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Vacuum cleaner having an ion generator

US7174593B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 26, 2002
Grant dateFeb 13, 2007
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Expiry dateJan 21, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47L9/0613
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A vacuum cleaner includes an electric blower for generating a suction air flow, a suction head in communication with the electric blower for drawing in dirt, a filter bag communication with the electric blower for capturing and collecting dirt, an exhaust unit for discharging exhaust air from the electric blower to atmosphere, and an ion generator for generating negative ions and/or positive ions. The ion generator is placed between the suction head and the filter bag.

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