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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7198750 | Spore collection and elimination apparatus and method The present invention is for a spore collection apparatus and its method of use. The portable spore collection apparatus includes a suction source, a nebulizer, an ionization chamber and a filter canister. The suction source collects the spores from a surface. The s... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7171722 | Heated vacuum carpet cleaning and drying apparatus A vacuum cleaning and/or drying systems having heaters which provide drying air to aid in drying or combined cleaning and drying. The system is particularly adapted and beneficial for use on carpets, but can also be used to clean other surfaces such as smooth floors... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7093773 | Fragrance dispenser, domestic appliance including such a fragrance dispenser, and cartridge for such a fragrance dispenser An improved fragrance dispenser, domestic appliance, such as a vacuum cleaner, including such a fragrance dispenser, and cartridge for such a fragrance dispenser is provided in which the dispenser includes a housing portion through which an air discharge passage int... | 08/22/2006 |
| 6511548 | Method and apparatus for delivering fragrance using a floor care device Fragrance delivery apparatus and methods for use in combination with a floor care device are shown and described. In one embodiment, the fragrance delivery apparatus incorporates a mass that can be impregnated with a heat sensitive, fragrant substance. Th... | 01/28/2003 |
| 5964404 | Vacuum bag scenting system A vacuum bag scenting system is disclosed including a vacuum bag having a pair of faces which are spaced apart upon inflation of the vacuum bag. A closed cellophane bag is disposed in the vacuum bag and coupled to each of the faces of the vacuum bag. A sc... | 10/12/1999 |
| 5857620 | Liquid dispenser with integral wick/emanator assembly A liquid vapor dispenser is disclosed that includes a two-compartment reservoir for retaining a quantity of liquid to be dispensed, and an integral wick/emanator assembly. The assembly includes a wick, which extends into the reservoir to conduct the liqui... | 01/12/1999 |
| 5679535 | Apparatus, kit and method for the collection and determination of environmental antigens An apparatus for collecting antigen, including an allergen exemplified by a dust-mite, dispersed in a motile fluid in a given environment that can be inserted in a section of a pipe of a standard vacuum cleaner hose. The apparatus includes a receptacle wh... | 10/21/1997 |
| 5588175 | Foot vacuum A shoe soil removing device that includes a hollow housing, a manifold, a motor, and low pressure apparatus. The hollow housing has a hollow housing open top. The manifold is disposed within the hollowing housing and has a manifold open top. The motor is ... | 12/31/1996 |
| 5493754 | Fabric cleaner with ozone injection A fabric cleaning apparatus and method uses ozone-bearing cleaning liquid which is spread over the fabric and then vacuumed up. The spreading and the vacuuming are both performed through a cleaning head or tool which has hoses to a vacuum cleaner and clea... | 02/27/1996 |
| 5461751 | Cedar air freshener for vacuum cleaner bags Cedar chips are used as an air freshener and pesticide in a vacuum cleaner bag. The chips can be loose or contained in a porous "tea bag." Cedar oil may be used to augment the effect of the chips. The chips are placed in the receptacle or vacuumed from th... | 10/31/1995 |
| 5399381 | Protective floor cover for electric brooms A fabric covering adapted to be placed over the suction head of a conventional electric broom to prevent the scratching and/or marring of a non-carpeted floor surface. The fabric covering includes first and second opposed openings formed therethrough. The... | 03/21/1995 |
| 5384933 | Pants cleaning and sterilizing apparatus A pants cleaning and sterilizing apparatus, which includes a housing for receiving the user's leg, two rotary brushes turned in reversed directions by a motor drive to remove dust from the bottom of the pants upon the insertion of the user's foot, a steri... | 01/31/1995 |
| 5342420 | Optional deodorant dispenser for vacuum cleaner A dust and dirt collecting apparatus for a vacuum cleaner includes a porous bag defining a dust and dirt collecting enclosure. A releasing strip is disposed on an outer surface of the bag for releasing an active agent (such as a deodorant) into air passin... | 08/30/1994 |
| 5240484 | Antimicrobial vacuum cleaner bag A vacuum cleaner bag is treated with a dual component, antimicrobial composition which is attached to the bag material and reduces harmful bacteria and fungi safely and effectively. The vacuum cleaner bag is shown of the type used on an upright vacuum cle... | 08/31/1993 |
| 5185903 | Electric vacuum cleaner with an ozonizer An electric vacuum cleaner has an air discharge duct and an ozonizer arranged within the exhaust duct for defining air passages through which the exhaust air is constrained to flow and generating a corona discharge laterally across the air passages. Ozone... | 02/16/1993 |
| 5075922 | Vacuum cleaner A vacuum cleaner for killing noxious small organisms trapped in a dust chamber of the cleaner body by circulating heated exhaust of an electric air blower through the dust chamber, the cleaner having a temperature sensing element for sensing a temperature... | 12/31/1991 |
| 5074997 | Filter and process for making a filter for dispersing ingredients into effluent A filter and method for applying differential levels of active ingredient materials to specific areas of filters, such as the filter paper used to make disposable vacuum cleaner bags, so as to cause the effluent such as air which has passed through such f... | 12/24/1991 |
| 5040264 | Deodorizing vacuum bag with static protection A vacuum cleaner bag of porous material includes a substrate impregnated with anti-static and deodorizing agents. The substrate may also be impregnated with disinfecting agents. Preferably, the substrate is attached to the bag.... | 08/20/1991 |
| 5029359 | Portable vacuum cleaner exhaust sterilization apparatus Apparatus including an elongate housing containing an intake vacuum nozzle in pneumatic communication with a filtration bag. The filtration bag spaced forwardly of a filtration housing containing a screen grid therewithin. The grid includes a removable pl... | 07/09/1991 |
| 4852208 | Vacuum cleaner A vacuum cleaner comprising a cleaner body having a dust chamber formed with a suction opening and a fan chamber, the fan chamber having an air discharge opening, and drive control circuit for controlling the operation of the fan, the cleaner body being p... | 08/01/1989 |
| 4735626 | Air freshener unit New dynamic air freshener unit comprises a porous synthetic polymer support impregnated with a fragrance. The synthetic polymer support is one produced by: (a) bonding together small particles of solid polymer; (b) coagulating polymer solutions in a non-solven... | 04/05/1988 |
| 4554698 | Dispensing arrangement for an upright vacuum cleaner A scent dispensing arrangement is disclosed for use in an upright vacuum cleaner having a flexible air pervious bag extending along a pivoting handle thereof and an air flow generating means which produces an air flow which is exhausted to atmosphere via ... | 11/26/1985 |
| 4429432 | Sanitizer attachment for a mobile floor cleaner An improved apparatus for spraying a fluid or fluid and gas mixture behind and substantially in the path of a mobile floor cleaner. An attachment housing is attached to the mobile floor cleaner, and at least one spray nozzle is positioned in the housing t... | 02/07/1984 |
