CA2301424A1 - Removable disaplaceable dustpan - Google Patents
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47L9/00—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
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47L13/00—Implements for cleaning floors, carpets, furniture, walls, or wall coverings
- A47L13/10—Scrubbing; Scouring; Cleaning; Polishing
- A47L13/50—Auxiliary implements
- A47L13/52—Dust pans; Crumb trays
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47L5/00—Structural features of suction cleaners
- A47L5/12—Structural features of suction cleaners with power-driven air-pumps or air-compressors, e.g. driven by motor vehicle engine vacuum
- A47L5/22—Structural features of suction cleaners with power-driven air-pumps or air-compressors, e.g. driven by motor vehicle engine vacuum with rotary fans
- A47L5/38—Built-in suction cleaner installations, i.e. with fixed tube system to which, at different stations, hoses can be connected
Abstract
A device for releasable securement to a central vacuum system comprising displaceable conduit means having an outlet at one end thereof adapted for releasable securement to said central vacuum system; an inlet at the other end thereof adapted for contact with a floor for receiving debris.
Description
Description Field of Invention This invention relates generally to a device for releasable securement to a central vacuum system and more specifically to a moveable device having displaceable conduits having an outlet adapted for releaseable securement to a central vacuum system and an inlet adapted for contacting a floor for receiving debris therein. The invention also relates to a novel method of collecting debris with a wall mounted opening in a central vacuum system with a moveable device having displaceable conduits.
Background of Invention The chore of housecleaning and specifically vacuuming has been a constant irritant in many households. The inconvenience of having to use traditional vacuums with canisters to vacuum up debris especially in the kitchen or bathroom appears to be a constant chore. With the advent of central vacuum systems some of the aforementioned problems have been alleviated as in the user only has to produce the hose for the vacuum instead of traditional vacuum with a cannister.
Central vacuum systems are quite common now in homes and other buildings requiring regular vacuum cleaning. Prior art cleaning vacuum systems generally included standard wall mounted opening to which one end of a hose can be readily attached.
Quite commonly there is a flap with a rubber sealing means that can be used to close the opening and thereby air entry when the air inlet is not in use. The hose generally as at one end an outlet adapted to be attached to the opening of the standard wall mounted unit which activates a switch by joining two electrical terminals and thereby closing an electrical circuit that is connected to the central vacuum source which may be located in the garage, basement or the like in a manner well known to those persons skilled in the art.
Difficulties with central vacuum systems may occur if there is a small mess since it is generally necessary to pull a long hose and hook it up to the central vacuum system which is generally inconvenient. This inconvenience is more pronounced in kitchens, dining rooms or bathrooms since such floors generally have a hard surface such as wood, tile, linoleum or the like. Accordingly in such areas an individual may prefer to pull out a dustpan and sweep up the mess rather than lugging a long hose.
A number of prior art devices have devised in order to attempt to alleviate such problems. For example, U.S. Patent No. 5,279,016 relates to a suction inlet for a central vacuum system of a building which includes a housing mounted on the floor of a building and defining a slot along the floor. The slot is opened and closed and simultaneously a vacuum duct connected to the housing is opened and closed by a plug member.
Moreover U.S. Patent No. 5,504,967 relates to a combined inlet structure and switching device for a central vacuum system which includes a inlet housing having a top, bottom and sidewalls defining a vacuum inlet chamber and a front with a dirt receiving opening.
Moreover another device is disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 5,408,721 which relates to an automatic dustpan apparatus for a central vacuum cleaning system which has a hollow body member that is configured for built-in mounting under cabinetry or in walls adjacent a floor surface and connection to a conventional central vacuum cleaning system.
Such prior art devices disclosed in the said patents are generally complicated structures that need to be built-in a wall or under cabinetry and are expensive to install.
Applicant herein has filed an improved central vacuum inlet system and method and installation which is disclosed in Canadian patent application number 2,240,150 which has been laid open on December 20, 1999 as an improvement of the installed automatic dustpans.
There is a need however for a device which is removable from a central vacuum system which is less costly to produce and easier to operate.
Background of Invention The chore of housecleaning and specifically vacuuming has been a constant irritant in many households. The inconvenience of having to use traditional vacuums with canisters to vacuum up debris especially in the kitchen or bathroom appears to be a constant chore. With the advent of central vacuum systems some of the aforementioned problems have been alleviated as in the user only has to produce the hose for the vacuum instead of traditional vacuum with a cannister.
Central vacuum systems are quite common now in homes and other buildings requiring regular vacuum cleaning. Prior art cleaning vacuum systems generally included standard wall mounted opening to which one end of a hose can be readily attached.
Quite commonly there is a flap with a rubber sealing means that can be used to close the opening and thereby air entry when the air inlet is not in use. The hose generally as at one end an outlet adapted to be attached to the opening of the standard wall mounted unit which activates a switch by joining two electrical terminals and thereby closing an electrical circuit that is connected to the central vacuum source which may be located in the garage, basement or the like in a manner well known to those persons skilled in the art.
Difficulties with central vacuum systems may occur if there is a small mess since it is generally necessary to pull a long hose and hook it up to the central vacuum system which is generally inconvenient. This inconvenience is more pronounced in kitchens, dining rooms or bathrooms since such floors generally have a hard surface such as wood, tile, linoleum or the like. Accordingly in such areas an individual may prefer to pull out a dustpan and sweep up the mess rather than lugging a long hose.
A number of prior art devices have devised in order to attempt to alleviate such problems. For example, U.S. Patent No. 5,279,016 relates to a suction inlet for a central vacuum system of a building which includes a housing mounted on the floor of a building and defining a slot along the floor. The slot is opened and closed and simultaneously a vacuum duct connected to the housing is opened and closed by a plug member.
Moreover U.S. Patent No. 5,504,967 relates to a combined inlet structure and switching device for a central vacuum system which includes a inlet housing having a top, bottom and sidewalls defining a vacuum inlet chamber and a front with a dirt receiving opening.
Moreover another device is disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 5,408,721 which relates to an automatic dustpan apparatus for a central vacuum cleaning system which has a hollow body member that is configured for built-in mounting under cabinetry or in walls adjacent a floor surface and connection to a conventional central vacuum cleaning system.
Such prior art devices disclosed in the said patents are generally complicated structures that need to be built-in a wall or under cabinetry and are expensive to install.
Applicant herein has filed an improved central vacuum inlet system and method and installation which is disclosed in Canadian patent application number 2,240,150 which has been laid open on December 20, 1999 as an improvement of the installed automatic dustpans.
There is a need however for a device which is removable from a central vacuum system which is less costly to produce and easier to operate.
For example U.S. Patent No. 1,041,634 relates to a hose or flexible conduit which is connected to the intake nipple and provided with a suitable nozzle, said nozzle adapted to be moved over the carpet or other surface to be cleaned.
Moreover U.S. Patent No. 3,027,588 relates to a vacuum system having a tube slideably extended within a sleeve supported with a housing chamber.
Furthermore U.S. Patent No. 3,357,039 illustrates a centralized vacuum system including a motor with suitable pump and an electrical lines included in the control thereof. The system includes suction ducts with terminal ends extending through the wall or partition structures of buildings and located adjacent openings in the wall thereof.
Implements for use in the system may comprise flexible hoses with special head attachments as disclosed therein.
Furthermore U.S. Patent No. 2,623,234 relates to a cleaning tool forming part of the apparatus comprising a plurality of conduit sections telescopingly arranged with respect to each other where the end sections are being formed with a reverse bend defining a hook look nozzle adapted to be engaged from below over the side edge of a gutter.
Finally a permanently mounted vacuum structure is disclosed in a flyer identified by VACPAN IIT"' Summary of the Invention It is an aspect of this invention to provide a device for releasable securement to a central vacuum system comprising displaceable conduit means having an outlet at one end thereof adapted for releasable securement to said central vacuum system;
an inlet at the other end thereof adapted for contact with a floor for receiving debris.
It is a further aspect of this invention to provide a moveable device for releaseable attachment to a wall mounted central vacuum system opening comprising expandable conduit means having an outlet at one end thereof adapted to releasably attach to said opening and activate said central vacuum system; an inlet housing defining an inlet chamber and a debris receiving opening at the other end thereof adapted to contact said floor by moving said expandable conduit means.
It is a further aspect of this invention to provide a method of collecting debris with a wall mounted opening in a central vacuum system with a moveable device having displaceable conduit means with an outlet and an inlet comprising the steps of inserting said outlet of said device into said central vacuum system opening so as to activate said central vacuum system; adjusting said displaceable conduit means so that said outlet of said device contacts a floor; sweeping debris into said inlet of said moveable device through said displaceable conduit means and outlet and into said central vacuum system.
Brief Description of Drawing Fig. 1 is a perspective view of one embodiment of the invention illustrating the displaceable conduit means.
Fig. 2 is a perspective view of figure 1 with the conduit means displaced relative one another.
Fig. 3 is a bottom perspective view of figure 1.
Fig. 4 is a bottom perspective view of another embodiment of the invention showing an open bottom surface.
Fig. 5 illustrates the invention in use.
Fig. Sa illustrates an opening into the central vacuum system.
Fig. 6 illustrates another embodiment of the invention.
Fig. 7 is an exploded view of figure 1.
Moreover U.S. Patent No. 3,027,588 relates to a vacuum system having a tube slideably extended within a sleeve supported with a housing chamber.
Furthermore U.S. Patent No. 3,357,039 illustrates a centralized vacuum system including a motor with suitable pump and an electrical lines included in the control thereof. The system includes suction ducts with terminal ends extending through the wall or partition structures of buildings and located adjacent openings in the wall thereof.
Implements for use in the system may comprise flexible hoses with special head attachments as disclosed therein.
Furthermore U.S. Patent No. 2,623,234 relates to a cleaning tool forming part of the apparatus comprising a plurality of conduit sections telescopingly arranged with respect to each other where the end sections are being formed with a reverse bend defining a hook look nozzle adapted to be engaged from below over the side edge of a gutter.
Finally a permanently mounted vacuum structure is disclosed in a flyer identified by VACPAN IIT"' Summary of the Invention It is an aspect of this invention to provide a device for releasable securement to a central vacuum system comprising displaceable conduit means having an outlet at one end thereof adapted for releasable securement to said central vacuum system;
an inlet at the other end thereof adapted for contact with a floor for receiving debris.
It is a further aspect of this invention to provide a moveable device for releaseable attachment to a wall mounted central vacuum system opening comprising expandable conduit means having an outlet at one end thereof adapted to releasably attach to said opening and activate said central vacuum system; an inlet housing defining an inlet chamber and a debris receiving opening at the other end thereof adapted to contact said floor by moving said expandable conduit means.
It is a further aspect of this invention to provide a method of collecting debris with a wall mounted opening in a central vacuum system with a moveable device having displaceable conduit means with an outlet and an inlet comprising the steps of inserting said outlet of said device into said central vacuum system opening so as to activate said central vacuum system; adjusting said displaceable conduit means so that said outlet of said device contacts a floor; sweeping debris into said inlet of said moveable device through said displaceable conduit means and outlet and into said central vacuum system.
Brief Description of Drawing Fig. 1 is a perspective view of one embodiment of the invention illustrating the displaceable conduit means.
Fig. 2 is a perspective view of figure 1 with the conduit means displaced relative one another.
Fig. 3 is a bottom perspective view of figure 1.
Fig. 4 is a bottom perspective view of another embodiment of the invention showing an open bottom surface.
Fig. 5 illustrates the invention in use.
Fig. Sa illustrates an opening into the central vacuum system.
Fig. 6 illustrates another embodiment of the invention.
Fig. 7 is an exploded view of figure 1.
Best Mode for Carryin~ Out the Invention In the description which follows, like parts are marked throughout the specification and the drawings with the same respective reference numerals.
The drawings are not necessarily to scale and in some instances proportions may have been exaggerated in order to more clearly depict certain features of the invention.
Various embodiments of the invention have now been described in detail. Since changes in and/or additions to the above-described best mode may be made without departing from the nature, spirit or scope of the invention, the invention is not to be limited to said details.
The drawings herein illustrate a device 2 for releasable securement to a central vacuum system 4 which is generally well known to those persons skilled in the art. More particularly the central vacuum system 4 comprises a standard central vacuum wall mounted opening 6 to which one end or outlet 8 of the device 2 is releasably secured or releasably attached to the opening 6. Generally speaking the central vacuum system 4 includes a flap 10 which can be used to open and close the opening 6 thereby preventing air entry into the opening 6 when it is not in use. The opening 6 generally includes two electrical terminals 12 which may comprise of screws extending into the opening. The terminals 12 are attached to wires 14 which lead to the vacuum motor (not shown) that may be located in a garage or basement or the like. The outlet 8 of the device 2 includes means 16 for closing or activating circuit, namely, the terminals 12 so as to activate the central vacuum system source in a manner well known to those persons skilled in the art.
Once such example of the activating means 16 comprises a metal collar 16 circumferentially embracing the outlet 8 of device 2. Once the outlet 8 is inserted into the opening 6 the central vacuum system motor is activated so as to produce a vacuum.
The moveable device 2 includes displaceable conduit means 18. The displaceable conduit means are expandable conduit means which are adapted to adjust the length of the conduit means 2 in a manner to be more fully particularized herein.
The drawings are not necessarily to scale and in some instances proportions may have been exaggerated in order to more clearly depict certain features of the invention.
Various embodiments of the invention have now been described in detail. Since changes in and/or additions to the above-described best mode may be made without departing from the nature, spirit or scope of the invention, the invention is not to be limited to said details.
The drawings herein illustrate a device 2 for releasable securement to a central vacuum system 4 which is generally well known to those persons skilled in the art. More particularly the central vacuum system 4 comprises a standard central vacuum wall mounted opening 6 to which one end or outlet 8 of the device 2 is releasably secured or releasably attached to the opening 6. Generally speaking the central vacuum system 4 includes a flap 10 which can be used to open and close the opening 6 thereby preventing air entry into the opening 6 when it is not in use. The opening 6 generally includes two electrical terminals 12 which may comprise of screws extending into the opening. The terminals 12 are attached to wires 14 which lead to the vacuum motor (not shown) that may be located in a garage or basement or the like. The outlet 8 of the device 2 includes means 16 for closing or activating circuit, namely, the terminals 12 so as to activate the central vacuum system source in a manner well known to those persons skilled in the art.
Once such example of the activating means 16 comprises a metal collar 16 circumferentially embracing the outlet 8 of device 2. Once the outlet 8 is inserted into the opening 6 the central vacuum system motor is activated so as to produce a vacuum.
The moveable device 2 includes displaceable conduit means 18. The displaceable conduit means are expandable conduit means which are adapted to adjust the length of the conduit means 2 in a manner to be more fully particularized herein.
In particular the expandable or displaceable conduit means comprise a first conduit 20 and a second conduit 22 wherein second conduit is telescopingly slidably moveable relative said the first conduit 20 so as to adjust the length of the conduit means 2.
In particular the first conduit 20 as associated or attached at one end the outlet 8 adapted for releasable attachment to the opening 6 and activation of the central vacuum system as described above. Moreover the second conduit 22 includes an inlet 24 at one end thereof for contact with a floor 26 for receiving debris 28.
The inlet 24 further comprises an inlet housing 30 having an upper wall 32 and sidewalls 34 defining a debris receiving opening 36 in said housing 30 for.
receiving debris 28. The inlet housing 30 in one embodiment does not include a bottom wall as shown in Figure 4 and in another embodiment may include a bottom wall 40 as shown in Figure 3.
The bottom wall 40 may include a chamfer 42 so as to assist in sweeping debris 28 within the debris receiving opening 36.
In the embodiment where the inlet chamber 30 is defined by upper wall 32 and sidewalk 34 the body edge 44 of the sidewalk may optionally include sealing means 46 to contact the floor 26. However most instances it may not be necessary to include the sealing means 44 as good results have been experienced without utilizing same.
Accordingly the device 2 may be easily and quickly utilized to collect debris within a wall mounted opening 6 of a central vacuum system 4 by inserting the outlet 8 of device 2 into the central vacuum system opening 6 so as to activate the central vacuum system as described above. Thereafter the conduit means 22 may be displaced, moved or telescoped so that the inlet 24 of the displaceable conduit means 18 contacts the floor as described above. Thereafter the debris 28 may be swept into the inlet 24 of the debris opening 36 through the first and second telescoping conduits 20 and 22 respectively into the outlet 8 and into the opening 6 of the central vacuum system.
Accordingly the device 2 described above illustrates a relatively short device which may be easily inserted into the opening 6 of a central vacuum system 4 and removed therefrom when finished. Moreover the telescoping or displaceable feature of the device 2 accommodates the variations in the height H of the opening from the floor 26 so as to ensure that the outlet 24 is in contact with the floor 26 notwithstanding that there may be slight variations in the height H of the opening 6. Furthermore once the minor mess has been cleaned up the device 2 may be easily removed from the central vacuum system 4 for storage or for that matter may be moved to another opening 6 in another room.
Generally speaking the height H of the opening 6 of a central vacuum system from the floor may be placed anywhere from 12 to 24 inches, by way of example only.
The displaceable conduit means 18 include means for permitting the easy slidable movement of the first conduit 20 with respect to conduit 22 may include locking tabs or other means for preventing the conduits 22 and 24 from being separated from each other.
For example one of the conduits 20 or 22 may include a slot which is adapted to receive a rivet or the like attached to the other conduit slidably retained within the slot.
Alternatively one could use a collar (not shown) that has an internal thread adapted to threadably engage external threads located at the larger diamter or conduit 22; therefore as one threads the collar onto conduit 22, the collar would compress the neck of conduit 22 and lock the conduits together.
In another embodiment described herein the displaceable conduit means 18 or expandable conduit means 18 may comprise a flexible tube 50 as shown in Figure 6.
Moreover the telescoping conduit 20 may include an elbow 52 which attaches to the conduit 20 and outlet 8. More particularly the elbow 52 may be a separate piece such as a 90 degree elbow to attach to conduit 20 at one end and conduit 21 at the other end.
Alternatively a one piece could be used. Furthermore the housing 30 may include at the upper wall 32 thereof a circular upstanding wall 54 which is adapted to engage an end of the second telescoping conduit 22 as best illustrated in the drawings.
_g_ Moreover the flexible tube 50 may be utilized in place of the telescoping conduits 20 and 22.
The activating means 16 is comprised of electrical conducting material such as steel or the like whereas all of the other components of the device 2 may be comprised of plastic or the like.
Although the preferred embodiment as well as the operation and use have been specifically described in relation to the drawings, it should be understood that variations in the preferred embodiment could be achieved by a person skilled in the trade without departing from the spirit of the invention as claimed herein.
In particular the first conduit 20 as associated or attached at one end the outlet 8 adapted for releasable attachment to the opening 6 and activation of the central vacuum system as described above. Moreover the second conduit 22 includes an inlet 24 at one end thereof for contact with a floor 26 for receiving debris 28.
The inlet 24 further comprises an inlet housing 30 having an upper wall 32 and sidewalls 34 defining a debris receiving opening 36 in said housing 30 for.
receiving debris 28. The inlet housing 30 in one embodiment does not include a bottom wall as shown in Figure 4 and in another embodiment may include a bottom wall 40 as shown in Figure 3.
The bottom wall 40 may include a chamfer 42 so as to assist in sweeping debris 28 within the debris receiving opening 36.
In the embodiment where the inlet chamber 30 is defined by upper wall 32 and sidewalk 34 the body edge 44 of the sidewalk may optionally include sealing means 46 to contact the floor 26. However most instances it may not be necessary to include the sealing means 44 as good results have been experienced without utilizing same.
Accordingly the device 2 may be easily and quickly utilized to collect debris within a wall mounted opening 6 of a central vacuum system 4 by inserting the outlet 8 of device 2 into the central vacuum system opening 6 so as to activate the central vacuum system as described above. Thereafter the conduit means 22 may be displaced, moved or telescoped so that the inlet 24 of the displaceable conduit means 18 contacts the floor as described above. Thereafter the debris 28 may be swept into the inlet 24 of the debris opening 36 through the first and second telescoping conduits 20 and 22 respectively into the outlet 8 and into the opening 6 of the central vacuum system.
Accordingly the device 2 described above illustrates a relatively short device which may be easily inserted into the opening 6 of a central vacuum system 4 and removed therefrom when finished. Moreover the telescoping or displaceable feature of the device 2 accommodates the variations in the height H of the opening from the floor 26 so as to ensure that the outlet 24 is in contact with the floor 26 notwithstanding that there may be slight variations in the height H of the opening 6. Furthermore once the minor mess has been cleaned up the device 2 may be easily removed from the central vacuum system 4 for storage or for that matter may be moved to another opening 6 in another room.
Generally speaking the height H of the opening 6 of a central vacuum system from the floor may be placed anywhere from 12 to 24 inches, by way of example only.
The displaceable conduit means 18 include means for permitting the easy slidable movement of the first conduit 20 with respect to conduit 22 may include locking tabs or other means for preventing the conduits 22 and 24 from being separated from each other.
For example one of the conduits 20 or 22 may include a slot which is adapted to receive a rivet or the like attached to the other conduit slidably retained within the slot.
Alternatively one could use a collar (not shown) that has an internal thread adapted to threadably engage external threads located at the larger diamter or conduit 22; therefore as one threads the collar onto conduit 22, the collar would compress the neck of conduit 22 and lock the conduits together.
In another embodiment described herein the displaceable conduit means 18 or expandable conduit means 18 may comprise a flexible tube 50 as shown in Figure 6.
Moreover the telescoping conduit 20 may include an elbow 52 which attaches to the conduit 20 and outlet 8. More particularly the elbow 52 may be a separate piece such as a 90 degree elbow to attach to conduit 20 at one end and conduit 21 at the other end.
Alternatively a one piece could be used. Furthermore the housing 30 may include at the upper wall 32 thereof a circular upstanding wall 54 which is adapted to engage an end of the second telescoping conduit 22 as best illustrated in the drawings.
_g_ Moreover the flexible tube 50 may be utilized in place of the telescoping conduits 20 and 22.
The activating means 16 is comprised of electrical conducting material such as steel or the like whereas all of the other components of the device 2 may be comprised of plastic or the like.
Although the preferred embodiment as well as the operation and use have been specifically described in relation to the drawings, it should be understood that variations in the preferred embodiment could be achieved by a person skilled in the trade without departing from the spirit of the invention as claimed herein.
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1. A device for releasable securement to a central vacuum system comprising:
(a) displaceable conduit means having (i) an outlet at one end thereof adapted for releasable securement to said central vacuum system;
(ii) an inlet at the other end thereof adapted for contact with a floor for receiving debris.
(a) displaceable conduit means having (i) an outlet at one end thereof adapted for releasable securement to said central vacuum system;
(ii) an inlet at the other end thereof adapted for contact with a floor for receiving debris.
2. A device as claimed in claim 1 wherein said displaceable conduit means comprises telescoping means for displacing said conduit means so that said inlet contacts said floor.
3. A device as claimed in claim 1 wherein said displaceable conduit means comprises flexible conduit means for displacing said flexible conduit means so that said inlet contacts said floor.
4. A device as claimed in claim 2 or 3 wherein said outlet is releaseably securable to said central vacuum system.
5. A device as claimed in claim 4 wherein said inlet comprises an inlet housing having walls defining a vacuum inlet chamber and a debris receiving opening formed in said housing for receiving said debris.
6. A device as claimed in claim 5 wherein said outlet includes means for activating said central vacuum system.
7. A moveable device for releaseable attachment to a wall mounted central vacuum system opening comprising:
(a) expandable conduit means having:
(i) an outlet at one end thereof adapted to releasably attach to said opening and activate said central vacuum system;
(ii) an inlet housing defining an inlet chamber and a debris receiving opening at the other end thereof adapted to contact said floor by moving said expandable conduit means.
(a) expandable conduit means having:
(i) an outlet at one end thereof adapted to releasably attach to said opening and activate said central vacuum system;
(ii) an inlet housing defining an inlet chamber and a debris receiving opening at the other end thereof adapted to contact said floor by moving said expandable conduit means.
8. A moveable device as claimed in claim 7 wherein said expandable conduit means comprises flexible tubing.
9. A moveable device as claimed in claim 7 wherein said expandable conduit means comprises telescoping means.
10. A moveable device as claimed in claim 9 wherein said telescoping means comprises a first conduit attached to said outlet and a second conduit attached to said inlet housing, said first and second conduits adapted for telescoping sliding movement therebetween for adjusting said conduits so that said housing contacts said floor.
11. A moveable device as claimed in claim 10 wherein said inlet chamber is defined by an upper wall and sidewalls defining a debris receiving opening.
12. A moveable device as claimed in claim 10 wherein said sidewalls include sealing means for contacting said floor.
13. A moveable device as claimed in claim 10 wherein said inlet chamber is defined by an upper wall spaced from a lower wall adapted to contact said floor and sidewalls for defining said debris receiving opening.
14. A moveable device as claimed in claim 12 wherein said bottom wall includes a bevelled edge.
15. A moveable device as claimed in claim 13 wherein said device is removable from said wall mounted central vacuum system opening.
16. A moveable device as claimed in claim 7 wherein said expandable conduit means and said housing are comprised of plastic.
17. A method of collecting debris with a wall mounted opening in a central vacuum system with a moveable device having displaceable conduit means with an outlet and an inlet comprising the steps of:
(a) inserting said outlet of said device into said central vacuum system opening so as to activate said central vacuum system;
(b) adjusting said displaceable conduit means so that said outlet of said device contacts a floor;
(c) sweeping debris into said inlet of said moveable device through said displaceable conduit means and outlet and into said central vacuum system.
(a) inserting said outlet of said device into said central vacuum system opening so as to activate said central vacuum system;
(b) adjusting said displaceable conduit means so that said outlet of said device contacts a floor;
(c) sweeping debris into said inlet of said moveable device through said displaceable conduit means and outlet and into said central vacuum system.
18. A method as claimed in claim 16 further including the step of:
removing said outlet of said device from said central vacuum system opening so as to shut off said central vacuum system after said sweeping step.
removing said outlet of said device from said central vacuum system opening so as to shut off said central vacuum system after said sweeping step.
19. A method as claimed in claim 17 wherein said adjusting step comprises moving first and second telescoping conduits defining said displaceable conduit means so that said outlet of said device contacts said floor.
20. A method as claimed in claim 18 wherein said device is removable from said central vacuum system opening for storage.
21. A method as claimed in claim 18 wherein said device is removable from said central vacuum system opening for inserting to another central vacuum system opening.
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