EP0297526A3 - Wet-dry vacuum cleaner - Google Patents

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EP0297526A3
EP0297526A3 EP88110347A EP88110347A EP0297526A3 EP 0297526 A3 EP0297526 A3 EP 0297526A3 EP 88110347 A EP88110347 A EP 88110347A EP 88110347 A EP88110347 A EP 88110347A EP 0297526 A3 EP0297526 A3 EP 0297526A3
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Prior art keywords
wet
vacuum cleaner
dry vacuum
dry
cleaner
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EP88110347A
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EP0297526B1 (en
EP0297526A2 (en
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Reinhard Ohrndorf
Gerald Schlund
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Robert Thomas Metall und Elektrowerke GmbH and Co KG
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Robert Thomas Metall und Elektrowerke GmbH and Co KG
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Priority claimed from DE19883813601 external-priority patent/DE3813601A1/en
Application filed by Robert Thomas Metall und Elektrowerke GmbH and Co KG filed Critical Robert Thomas Metall und Elektrowerke GmbH and Co KG
Priority to AT88110347T priority Critical patent/ATE86835T1/en
Publication of EP0297526A2 publication Critical patent/EP0297526A2/en
Publication of EP0297526A3 publication Critical patent/EP0297526A3/en
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Publication of EP0297526B1 publication Critical patent/EP0297526B1/en
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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
    • A47L7/00—Suction cleaners adapted for additional purposes; Tables with suction openings for cleaning purposes; Containers for cleaning articles by suction; Suction cleaners adapted to cleaning of brushes; Suction cleaners adapted to taking-up liquids
    • A47L7/0004—Suction cleaners adapted to take up liquids, e.g. wet or dry vacuum cleaners
    • A47L7/0023—Recovery tanks
    • A47L7/0028—Security means, e.g. float valves or level switches for preventing overflow
    • 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
    • A47L7/00—Suction cleaners adapted for additional purposes; Tables with suction openings for cleaning purposes; Containers for cleaning articles by suction; Suction cleaners adapted to cleaning of brushes; Suction cleaners adapted to taking-up liquids
    • A47L7/0004—Suction cleaners adapted to take up liquids, e.g. wet or dry vacuum cleaners
    • A47L7/0023—Recovery tanks
    • A47L7/0038—Recovery tanks with means for emptying the tanks
    • 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
    • A47L7/00—Suction cleaners adapted for additional purposes; Tables with suction openings for cleaning purposes; Containers for cleaning articles by suction; Suction cleaners adapted to cleaning of brushes; Suction cleaners adapted to taking-up liquids
    • A47L7/0004—Suction cleaners adapted to take up liquids, e.g. wet or dry vacuum cleaners
    • A47L7/0042—Gaskets; Sealing means
EP88110347A 1987-06-29 1988-06-29 Wet-dry vacuum cleaner Expired - Lifetime EP0297526B1 (en)

Priority Applications (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
AT88110347T ATE86835T1 (en) 1987-06-29 1988-06-29 WET-DRY VACUUM CLEANER.

Applications Claiming Priority (6)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
DE8708972 1987-06-29
DE8708972U 1987-06-29
DE8802799U 1988-03-02
DE8802799 1988-03-02
DE19883813601 DE3813601A1 (en) 1987-06-29 1988-04-22 Wet-dry suction cleaner
DE3813601 1988-04-22

Publications (3)

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EP0297526A2 EP0297526A2 (en) 1989-01-04
EP0297526A3 true EP0297526A3 (en) 1989-05-31
EP0297526B1 EP0297526B1 (en) 1993-03-17

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EP88110347A Expired - Lifetime EP0297526B1 (en) 1987-06-29 1988-06-29 Wet-dry vacuum cleaner

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DE (1) DE3879296D1 (en)

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US6052862A (en) * 1999-02-16 2000-04-25 Multicraft International Cord rewinder for a water filter type vacuum cleaner
KR100456174B1 (en) 2002-09-24 2004-11-09 삼성광주전자 주식회사 Wet and dry vacuum cleaner
USD626708S1 (en) 2008-03-11 2010-11-02 Royal Appliance Mfg. Co. Hand vacuum
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US2949620A (en) * 1957-01-29 1960-08-23 John W Noble Floor mopping machine
US3056994A (en) * 1960-08-18 1962-10-09 John W Noble Vacuum cleaning and mopping apparatus
DE1282252B (en) * 1961-03-25 1968-11-07 Reima Reinigungsmaschinen G M Dirty water or vacuum cleaner
US3821830A (en) * 1972-08-03 1974-07-02 Windsor Ind Inc Cleaner for carpets and the like
US4019218A (en) * 1976-04-15 1977-04-26 Chemko Industries, Inc. Carpet soil extractor
US4227279A (en) * 1979-03-29 1980-10-14 Herbert Tribolet Double insulated apparatus
US4287635A (en) * 1979-05-07 1981-09-08 Jacobs Paul G Wet and dry vacuum cleaner
DE3021546A1 (en) * 1980-06-07 1982-01-07 Licentia Patent-Verwaltungs-Gmbh, 6000 Frankfurt Vacuum cleaner for floors and carpets - is fitted with water spray and has water reservoir between walls of jacketed housing
US4463474A (en) * 1982-06-07 1984-08-07 Jacobs Paul G Vacuum cleaner
EP0176697A2 (en) * 1984-09-29 1986-04-09 Alfred Kärcher GmbH & Co. Cleaning apparatus for dry or wet suction and/or for rinse extraction cleaning
EP0185310A2 (en) * 1984-12-17 1986-06-25 Tennant Company Floor maintenance machine and method

Patent Citations (11)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US2949620A (en) * 1957-01-29 1960-08-23 John W Noble Floor mopping machine
US3056994A (en) * 1960-08-18 1962-10-09 John W Noble Vacuum cleaning and mopping apparatus
DE1282252B (en) * 1961-03-25 1968-11-07 Reima Reinigungsmaschinen G M Dirty water or vacuum cleaner
US3821830A (en) * 1972-08-03 1974-07-02 Windsor Ind Inc Cleaner for carpets and the like
US4019218A (en) * 1976-04-15 1977-04-26 Chemko Industries, Inc. Carpet soil extractor
US4227279A (en) * 1979-03-29 1980-10-14 Herbert Tribolet Double insulated apparatus
US4287635A (en) * 1979-05-07 1981-09-08 Jacobs Paul G Wet and dry vacuum cleaner
DE3021546A1 (en) * 1980-06-07 1982-01-07 Licentia Patent-Verwaltungs-Gmbh, 6000 Frankfurt Vacuum cleaner for floors and carpets - is fitted with water spray and has water reservoir between walls of jacketed housing
US4463474A (en) * 1982-06-07 1984-08-07 Jacobs Paul G Vacuum cleaner
EP0176697A2 (en) * 1984-09-29 1986-04-09 Alfred Kärcher GmbH & Co. Cleaning apparatus for dry or wet suction and/or for rinse extraction cleaning
EP0185310A2 (en) * 1984-12-17 1986-06-25 Tennant Company Floor maintenance machine and method

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EP0297526B1 (en) 1993-03-17
EP0297526A2 (en) 1989-01-04

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