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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8104138 | Portable handheld suction/blower apparatus A portable handheld suction/blower apparatus includes a motor-driven blower (1) and at least one air guide tube (3) connected to the blower (1) at a connecting location (2) to conduct flow. The connecting location (2) is configured... | 01/31/2012 |
| 8028372 | Mobile blower/vacuum device A blower/vacuum device includes a base supported on wheels. The device (10) has a reservoir (bag) that receives material collected by the device. Mounted on the base is a motor and impeller assembly that draws air inward and delivers the air (with collected material... | 10/04/2011 |
| 7870640 | Convertible blower/vacuum A convertible blower/vacuum for selectively blowing or vacuuming debris. The blower/vacuum may include a housing to which a blower/vacuum tube is coupled. The tube may be movable, relative to the housing, to allow a primary passageway of the tube to selectively comm... | 01/18/2011 |
| 7418763 | Hand vacuum with filter indicator A hand-held portable vacuum having a filter indicator that is coupled to an outlet housing and in fluid communication with a portion of the outlet housing between a fan inlet and an intake. The filter indicator includes a pressure differential indicator that is conf... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7412747 | Means for collecting garden waste The present invention provides a blower-vacuum device having means for collecting garden waste, the garden waste collecting means comprising: an attachment part (42) for receiving a garden waste receptacle; and a garden waste receptacle (30) for remova... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7404230 | Vacuum-operable feces collector A vacuum-operable feces collector includes a primary housing having an outer wall for defining a cavity therein. The housing further has a rear portion provided with a plurality of vents. The device further includes a vacuum mechanism for collecting the excrement fr... | 07/29/2008 |
| 7382104 | Backpack style power-pack with flexible drive and quick connect power take-off for connection to a variety of powered tools The present invention relates to portable powered devices or tools for residential, commercial, or industrial applications, in which the power source may be carried on the back of the individual user, power is transferred via a flexible drive shaft, and the powered ... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7320328 | Pulsed pressure cleaning apparatus and process An apparatus and process are described delivering alternating pulses of fluid and air within either a fully sealed or partially sealed tooling enclave in the direct presence of a constant or variable vacuum source for the purpose of removing loose as well as attache... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7310853 | Air-flowing direction distributor of an industrial dust-collector An air-flowing direction distributor of an industrial dust-collector is provided with a pipe end at one side to be connected with the pipe of the main body of an industrial dust-collector, and two pipe ends are provided at the other side of the air-flowing direction... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7309266 | Personal watercraft winterizing and flush kit A portable pressurized personal watercraft (PWC) flushing and winterization system that gives consumers a simple and convenient PWC marine engine pressurized flush and winterization option. The PWC flushing system generally includes a compression tank with a manual ... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7299783 | Auxiliary control of airflow through an engine enclosure of an outboard motor A marine propulsion device is provided with an air control system that draws air from the region under the cowl of the outboard motor and induces a flow of air out of the region. The air is caused to flow through a second opening formed in the cowl. As a result, air... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7300243 | Power blower A power blower has a fan housing, a blowing fan accommodated in the fan housing, a drive source for driving the blowing fan, an operating handle connected to the fan housing for gripping by an operator of the power blower, and at least one vibration damping member i... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7287301 | Utility vacuum A utility vacuum that may be configured to employ a disposable bag or removable and reusable container for the collection of dirt and debris that are drawn into the utility vacuum. The utility vacuum may employ one or more movable legs that are movable between an ex... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7279021 | Suction device/blower A manually-guided, portable suction device/blower is provided, and includes a blower unit having a motor for driving the blower unit, a blower tube that extends from the blower unit, a collection bag, wherein during suction operation of the suction device/blower, th... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7279073 | Apparatus for liquid-based fiber separation An apparatus for treating fibrous material is disclosed. The apparatus may include a fiber separator, a de-liquefier, a dry-to-wet blender and a flash dryer. The fiber separator may be a liquid-based fiber separator. The de-liquefier is for removing liquid from the ... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7266860 | Blower-vacuum devices The present invention provides a blower-vacuum device with both a blowing mode of operation and a vacuuming mode of operation and having dirty fan operation in the vacuuming mode thereof, which comprises: a hand-holdable unit (10) comprising a motor having an... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7257858 | Leaf collection device An apparatus for facilitating the collection of leaves and/or yard debris using a portable vacuum device is provided. The apparatus includes a top surface and side walls defining an open-bottom chamber. An intake hose leading to the open-bottom chamber receives mate... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7231687 | Vacuum cleaner with flow channel switch for blowing and sucking air In a vacuum cleaner, by including a casing having a certain internal space; a suction force generating unit installed in the casing to generate a suction force and discharge sucked air; a head unit combined with the casing to suck impurities on the bottom with air b... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7228935 | Attachment pin for an exhaust-gas muffler The invention relates to an attachment pin (1) for fixing an exhaust-gas muffler (2) in an apparatus part (4) of a portable handheld work apparatus (5) driven by an internal combustion engine. The exhaust-gas muffler (2) includes e... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7213297 | Vacuum cleaner having suction/exhaustion switch A vacuum cleaner includes a body having a suction motor for generating a suction force, a filter for filtering dust sucked in by the suction motor, and an outlet for exhausting air which has been filtered by the filter. A suction head is provided at one side of the ... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7204523 | Hose connector for hose of a dust collector A hose connector for hose of a dust collector is disclosed. The hose connector has a housing containing a blower, a blade module, a hose and the hose connector includes a covering plate, wherein the center of the covering plate of the hose connector is provided with... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7160395 | Method and apparatus for unclogging flow systems A device for alternately applying pressure and vacuum to pipes in order to remove or prevent build-up of undesirable coatings inside the pipes is disclosed. The device includes a pressure and vacuum source connected to a plenum having a hose attached to the plenum a... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7161315 | Self dust-off apparatus and method thereof A self dust-off apparatus includes a fan and a controller. The fan, which can be driven to rotate clockwise or counterclockwise, is installed in a projector. The controller is employed to direct the rotational direction (clockwise or counterclockwise) of the fan. In... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7077632 | Blower having a blower tube incorporating a reduction device for reducing the clear flow cross section of said blower tube at idle operation A blower (1) has a housing (10) to which a blower pipe (2) may be removably connected. An internal combustion engine located within the housing (10) drives a blower wheel. The blower wheel, in turn, generates an air flow (11) withi... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7069619 | Upright vacuum cleaner equipped with conversion valve and dead headed wand A floor care apparatus includes a housing having a nozzle assembly with a suction inlet and a canister assembly. A dirt collector and suction generator are carried on the housing. The apparatus further includes a wand having an inlet opening and a sealing element fo... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7063095 | Drain washing apparatus The present invention relates to apparatus for washing drains. The apparatus includes a support and a nozzle, which are adapted and configured to convey fluid to and to wash a drain. Typically, the apparatus includes a wand as the support and a ball or head as the n... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7055213 | Power blower having a debris-catching cover A power blower includes a frame, and a blower mounted on the frame. An air intake port of the blower faces the frame. There is provided an air intake space between the blower and the frame. A debris-catching cover is constructed between the frame side and the blower... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7048282 | Sports device, preferably a snow or water vehicle A sports device (10), preferably a snow or water vehicle, has an outer shell (15) which when inflated, forms a support surface (13) underneath and a lying down or sitting surface (20) on top. An inflatable tubular shell (20) with t... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7003846 | Vacuum and disposal system for animal feces A vacuum and disposal system for the collection and disposal of animal feces. The vacuum and disposal system consists of a vacuum source, a vacuum tube, a flexible hose, and an intake tube. The vacuum is provided by an electric motor powered by a rechargeable batter... | 02/28/2006 |
| 7000284 | Drain vacuum attachment kit An apparatus is provided to aid in the removal of blockages from sanitary waste lines on sinks, showers and the like. Two pieces of flexible hose connect to a standard utility vacuum. The first piece of hose, approximately six to eight feet long, connects to the suc... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6988293 | Leaf collection system for a lawn blower/vacuum A leaf collection system for lawn blower/vacuums is disclosed. The collection system includes a port coupling fitted to the exhaust port of a blower/vacuum, a dust cover, and a unique disposable collection bag. The disposable collection bag is constructed of an envi... | 01/24/2006 |
| 6948912 | Heat dissipation device and its impeller thereof A heat dissipation device and a blade structure thereof are employed to increase input air volume, A new impeller, mounted on the driving means, includes a hub and a plurality of rotor blades arranged around the hub. Preferably, the inner side of each rotor blades e... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6941735 | Landscape maintenance device and method of use thereof A landscape maintenance device having a power unit and a variety of possible dismountable tools. The device allows for the easy transfer of tools onto and off of the power unit by hinge arrangement with the power unit forming one side of the hinge and the tool formi... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6857163 | Power blower having a debris-catching filter member A power blower having a frame, a blower, and a loop-shaped filter member. In an embodiment of the invention, the blower is disposed apart from the frame by an air intake space and has an air intake port facing the frame, and the loop-shaped filter member is disposed... | 02/22/2005 |
| 6813805 | In vehicle vacuum system The present invention relates to a vacuum cleaning system and more particularly pertains to a direct port vacuum cleaning system for use in a motor vehicle anytime or anywhere. The system comprises a vacuum generating unit and a vacuum cleaner hose. The vacuum gener... | 11/09/2004 |
| 6807706 | Vacuum cleaner locking system A locking system for a vacuum cleaner having a top portion and a bottom portion where the bottom portion has an opening. The locking system includes a shoulder extending from an inside surface of the bottom portion, a boss protruding from an outside surface of the b... | 10/26/2004 |
| 6735813 | Mechanism for switching airflow mode of air blower/vacuum An air blower/vacuum includes a nozzle, a fan, and a main body. The main body is formed with a vacuum pathway and a blower pathway, located upstream and downstream, respectively, from the fan with respect to the flow of air. The main body is also formed with an atta... | 05/18/2004 |
| 6647586 | Portable vacuum cleaning apparatus A portable vacuum cleaning apparatus intended to be carried either on a single shoulder or worn backpack style, wherein the vacuum cleaner has an extensible tube and nozzle arrangement that may be held substantially fully enclosed in the vacuum cleaner ca... | 11/18/2003 |
| 6640384 | Convertible blower and vacuum A portable blower-vacuum includes a housing having an inlet and an outlet. A motor is disposed within the housing for rotatably driving an impeller to transfer an airflow from the inlet to the outlet. The blower-vacuum also includes an elongated air outle... | 11/04/2003 |
| 6622341 | Position shifting plate for an air blowing device A position shifting plate for an air blowing device includes a casing having an inlet defined in an underside of the casing and an outlet defined in an end of the casing. An annular neck extends from the underside of the casing and encloses the inlet. A g... | 09/23/2003 |
