Dual on/off switch actuation for a power head of an upright vacuum cleaner
June 21, 2021. 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 References 1282548 2842788 3676890 Remote switch actuation Grip unit for a suction hose of a vacuum cleaner system Vacuum cleaner with combined filter element and collection unit Vacuum cleaner with all components in floor traveling head Vacuum cleaner with improved suction inlet Extension handle for portable vacuum Electrical plug connection InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 09/886962 filed on 06/21/2001US Classes:15/410, Handle features, e.g., limit stops or storage locks15/339, Combined, e.g., with signal or indicator15/412Motor features, e.g., housing or casing assembliesExaminersPrimary: Till, Terrence R.Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassesA47L 5/28 (20060101)A47L 9/28 (20060101) A47L 9/32 (20060101) A47L 5/22 (20060101) A47L 5/24 (20060101) AbstractA vacuum cleaner system having an electric powerhead with a first switch actuator component which can be actuated with a user's thumb, to turn on and off the powerhead, and a second switch actuator component which can be actuated with the user's foot, to also turn on and off the powerhead. The first switch actuator component is used when the powerhead is being used in a handheld cleaning mode. The second switch actuator component is used when the powerhead is being used in a floor cleaning mode along with an upright handle attached to the powerhead. An anti-tip over lockout system is incorporated for preventing the powerhead from being accidentally turned on when it is being held in an upside down orientation, such as during cleaning of a beater brush thereof. | |
