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Surface cleaning apparatus with accessory working air path

US8146200B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 14, 2007
Grant dateApr 3, 2012
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Expiry dateJan 17, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47L11/4097
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A surface cleaning apparatus comprises an accessory hose mounted to an upright handle and a recovery tank mounted to a base. An accessory working air path is formed between the accessory hose and the recovery tank when the upright handle is in an upright position and is separated when the handle is tilted from the upright position. The upright handle and the base can include couplings that are in register when the upright handle is in the upright position to form the accessory working air path.

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