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Hand-held pool cleaner

US7060182B2 · kind B2 · utility

51Cited by
29References
20Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMay 27, 2005
Grant dateJun 13, 2006
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Expiry dateMay 27, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE04H4/1636
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A hand-held, electrically-powered pool cleaner includes a body and a nozzle for suctioning pool water. The body has a filter, an impeller and motor, rechargeable batteries, and a handle for carrying the body and for maneuvering the nozzle along a surface being cleaned the surface. The impeller draws pool water through the nozzle and the filter to remove debris water. A filter housing disposed between the nozzle and the body accumulates the filtered debris. The body optionally includes a pole attachment member to receive the free end of a pole for maneuvering the cleaner from outside of the pool.

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