VACUUM CLEANER WITH HOSE-RETAINING CASTER MODULES

Register CIPO Patent
Document Number 02887717
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-04-09
Open to Public Date 2015-11-23
Publication Date 2015-11-23
Grant Date 2022-06-21
Owner SHOP VAC CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor Fry, Kevin D.

Abstract

A new vacuum cleaner has fence elements with upright arms are easily attachable to caster modules and create an upwardly opening hose space through which a vacuum hose can be wound for storage. The caster modules have sockets that extend throughout the height of the modules. The fence elements have tabs that hook onto lower edges of the modules, and can be clipped onto the caster module by pressing a detent on the fence element downwardly into an upper end of the socket until the tabs snap over the lower portion of the module, locking it in place.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47L 9/00 - DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL - Details or accessories of suction cleaners, e.g. mechanical means for controlling the suction or for effecting pulsating action; Storing devices specially adapted to suction cleaners or parts thereof; Carrying-vehicles specially adapted for suction cleaners
  • A47L 5/36 - Suction cleaners with hose between nozzle and casing; Suction cleaners for fixing on staircases; Suction cleaners for carrying on the back