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Surface cleaning apparatus with an adjustable handle

US9955831B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 8, 2013
Grant dateMay 1, 2018
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Expiry dateJul 20, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47L9/242
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A reconfigurable upright surface cleaning apparatus may include a cleaning unit including an air treatment member, a suction motor and a clean air outlet. The cleaning unit may be detachably connected to the surface cleaning apparatus. A reconfigurable air flow passage may include at least one portion that is alternatively configurable between a surface cleaning mode and an auxiliary cleaning mode. An adjustable handle may be provided on the cleaning unit and may be drivingly connected to the surface cleaning head. The handle may include a grip portion having at least one grip member and may be moveable between an extended position, in which the grip portion is spaced apart from the cleaning unit, and a retracted position, in which the grip portion is positioned proximate the cleaning unit.

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