GB2365758B - Transmission neutral locking arrangement for a self-propelled vacuum cleaner - Google Patents

Transmission neutral locking arrangement for a self-propelled vacuum cleaner

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Publication number
GB2365758B
GB2365758B GB0127824A GB0127824A GB2365758B GB 2365758 B GB2365758 B GB 2365758B GB 0127824 A GB0127824 A GB 0127824A GB 0127824 A GB0127824 A GB 0127824A GB 2365758 B GB2365758 B GB 2365758B
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United Kingdom
Prior art keywords
self
vacuum cleaner
locking arrangement
propelled vacuum
transmission neutral
Prior art date
Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
Expired - Fee Related
Application number
GB0127824A
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GB0127824D0 (en
GB2365758A (en
Inventor
Jeffrey S Louis
Jeffrey A Morgan
Vincent L Weber
Glenn E Specht
Kenneth L Symensma
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Hoover Co
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Hoover Co
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Priority claimed from US09/075,352 external-priority patent/US5974622A/en
Application filed by Hoover Co filed Critical Hoover Co
Publication of GB0127824D0 publication Critical patent/GB0127824D0/en
Publication of GB2365758A publication Critical patent/GB2365758A/en
Application granted granted Critical
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Classifications

    • 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
    • A47L5/28—Suction cleaners with handles and nozzles fixed on the casings, e.g. wheeled suction cleaners with steering handle
    • A47L5/30—Suction cleaners with handles and nozzles fixed on the casings, e.g. wheeled suction cleaners with steering handle with driven dust-loosening tools, e.g. rotating brushes
    • 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
    • A47L9/28—Installation of the electric equipment, e.g. adaptation or attachment to the suction cleaner; Controlling suction cleaners by electric means
    • A47L9/2857—User input or output elements for control, e.g. buttons, switches or displays
    • A47L9/2863—Control elements activated by pivoting movement of the upright vacuum cleaner handle
GB0127824A 1998-05-08 1999-04-07 Transmission neutral locking arrangement for a self-propelled vacuum cleaner Expired - Fee Related GB2365758B (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US09/075,352 US5974622A (en) 1998-05-08 1998-05-08 Transmission neutral locking arrangement for a self-propelled vacuum cleaner
GB9907937A GB2336993B (en) 1998-05-08 1999-04-07 Transmission neutral locking arrangement for a self-propelled vacuum cleaner

Publications (3)

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GB0127824D0 GB0127824D0 (en) 2002-01-09
GB2365758A GB2365758A (en) 2002-02-27
GB2365758B true GB2365758B (en) 2002-08-28

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GB0127824A Expired - Fee Related GB2365758B (en) 1998-05-08 1999-04-07 Transmission neutral locking arrangement for a self-propelled vacuum cleaner

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Families Citing this family (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
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WO2002082965A2 (en) * 2001-04-10 2002-10-24 Matsushita Electric Corporation Of America Bare floor shifter for vacuum cleaner
US7987552B2 (en) 2004-11-17 2011-08-02 Techtronic Floor Care Technology Limited Floor care appliance with a plurality of cleaning modes

Citations (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2196836A (en) * 1986-11-06 1988-05-11 Hoover Plc Vacuum cleaner with belt shifting mechanism
GB2271275A (en) * 1992-10-08 1994-04-13 Vax Ltd Upright vacuum cleaner with disengagable beater drive
EP0884017A1 (en) * 1997-06-11 1998-12-16 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Vacuum cleaner

Patent Citations (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2196836A (en) * 1986-11-06 1988-05-11 Hoover Plc Vacuum cleaner with belt shifting mechanism
GB2271275A (en) * 1992-10-08 1994-04-13 Vax Ltd Upright vacuum cleaner with disengagable beater drive
EP0884017A1 (en) * 1997-06-11 1998-12-16 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Vacuum cleaner

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GB2365758A (en) 2002-02-27

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Legal Events

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732E Amendments to the register in respect of changes of name or changes affecting rights (sect. 32/1977)
PCNP Patent ceased through non-payment of renewal fee

Effective date: 20120407