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Surface cleaning apparatus

US8499398B2 · kind B2 · utility

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24Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 7, 2011
Grant dateAug 6, 2013
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Expiry dateMar 7, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47L11/4075
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A surface cleaning apparatus with a removable compartment is provided that allows a dust cup in the removable compartment to be emptied while minimizing handling by the user. The removable compartment is removably secured within the surface cleaning apparatus. The removable compartment can be removed by activating a first trigger device. The dust cup can be emptied by activating a second trigger device.

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