Stick vacuum cleaner
USRE32751E · kind E · reissue
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 11, 1987 |
| Grant date | Sep 20, 1988 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 11, 2007 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC —)General
Abstract
A vacuum cleaner convertible between an upright vacuum cleaner and a portable hand carried vacuum cleaner. The conversion is accomplished by means of a handle pivotally mounted for selective movement between an open position extending from the body of the unit for manipulation thereof in an upright floor carried vacuum operation, and a closed position overlying the body of the unit wherein the handle and housing cooperate to form a handgrip of discrete length for manipulation thereof in a portable hand carried vacuum cleaning operation. The handle automatically latches upon opening and closing. The vacuum cleaner also includes a dirt reservoir and filter bag assembly carried by the body of the unit and removable from the body of the unit and separable from each other for ease of cleaning.
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