Upright vacuum cleaner
Patent 6012200 Issued on January 11, 2000. Estimated Expiration Date: 
January 10, 2017. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
January 10, 2017. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesInventors
AssigneeApplicationNo. 781488 filed on 01/10/1997US Classes:15/347, With dust or dirt handling or storing or separating, e.g., filter bags15/349, With receiver for dirt from rotary or moving agitator15/352, Separator element cleaning in situ and/or storage or removal of retained dirt15/410Handle features, e.g., limit stops or storage locksExaminersPrimary: Moore, Chris K.Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassA47L 009/12AbstractAn upright vacuum cleaner includes a nozzle base (12) with at least one suction opening (60) formed therein. A rotatable brushroll (64) is positioned adjacent to the suction opening (60) for agitating a surface being cleaned. A suction source (54) is housed within the nozzle base (12). A dust cup assembly (70) is releasably connected to the nozzle base (12). The dust cup assembly (70) connects the suction source (54) and the suction opening (60) in fluid communication. A filter assembly (90) including a handle (101) is positioned between the dust cup assembly (70) and the suction source (54) to block the passage of dirt and dust to the suction source (54). A handle (10) is pivotally connected to the nozzle base (12) and includes an upper handle grip (22) including a hooked portion (24) for hanging the upright vacuum cleaner. First and second wings (74a, 74b) extend from opposite lateral sides of the dust cup cover (72) to facilitate the separation of the dust cup assembly (70) and the nozzle base (12). A power cord retainer (32) includes a stationary section (34) and a pivoting section (36) which is selectively opened and closed relative to the stationary section (34) to selectively define a cord retaining loop (38). | |
