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Cleaning appliance

US9095246B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 18, 2013
Grant dateAug 4, 2015
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Expiry dateNov 18, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47L9/327
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A cleaning appliance of the canister type, including a separating apparatus for separating dirt from a dirt-bearing fluid flow, a support for supporting the separating apparatus on the appliance, a duct having a fluid inlet for receiving the fluid flow from a fluid outlet of the separating apparatus, and a handle connected to the duct. The duct is pivotable between a raised position in which the separating apparatus can be removed from the appliance and a lowered position in which the duct is connected to the separating apparatus. The handle may be used for moving the duct between the first and second positions and for carrying the appliance.

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