GB2541145A - Surface cleaning apparatus - Google Patents

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GB2541145A
GB2541145A GB1619104.1A GB201619104A GB2541145A GB 2541145 A GB2541145 A GB 2541145A GB 201619104 A GB201619104 A GB 201619104A GB 2541145 A GB2541145 A GB 2541145A
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wand
upper portion
surface cleaning
cleaning head
cleaning apparatus
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Boyd Thorne Jason
Ernest Conrad Wayne
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Omachron Intellectual Property Inc
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Priority claimed from US14/290,817 external-priority patent/US9480373B2/en
Priority claimed from US14/290,844 external-priority patent/US9392916B2/en
Priority claimed from US14/290,859 external-priority patent/US9427122B2/en
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Priority to GB2018719.1A priority Critical patent/GB2587726B/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
    • 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
    • A47L5/225—Convertible suction cleaners, i.e. convertible between different types thereof, e.g. from upright suction cleaners to sledge-type suction cleaners
    • 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
    • A47L5/32—Suction cleaners with handles and nozzles fixed on the casings, e.g. wheeled suction cleaners with steering handle with means for connecting a hose
    • 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
    • A47L9/24—Hoses or pipes; Hose or pipe couplings
    • A47L9/242—Hose or pipe couplings
    • A47L9/246—Hose or pipe couplings with electrical connectors
    • 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
    • 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
    • A47L9/2868—Arrangements for power supply of vacuum cleaners or the accessories thereof

Abstract

A surface cleaning apparatus is disclosed having an upper portion mounted to a surface cleaning head, a portable surface cleaning unit mounted to the upper portion, an above floor cleaning wand removably receivable in the upper portion, and a wand lock having a locked position in which the wand is secured to the upper portion and an unlocked position in which the wand is removable from the upper portion. The upper portion may stabilize the wand when the wand is drivingly connected to the cleaning head. An electrified flexible air flow conduit may electrically connect the surface cleaning head to the cleaning unit.
GB1619104.1A 2014-05-29 2015-05-27 Surface cleaning apparatus Active GB2541145B (en)

Priority Applications (1)

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GB2018719.1A GB2587726B (en) 2014-05-29 2015-05-27 Surface cleaning apparatus

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US14/290,817 US9480373B2 (en) 2009-03-13 2014-05-29 Surface cleaning apparatus
US14/290,844 US9392916B2 (en) 2009-03-13 2014-05-29 Surface cleaning apparatus
US14/290,859 US9427122B2 (en) 2009-03-13 2014-05-29 Surface cleaning apparatus
PCT/CA2015/050482 WO2015179977A1 (en) 2014-05-29 2015-05-27 Surface cleaning apparatus

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GB2541145A true GB2541145A (en) 2017-02-08
GB2541145B GB2541145B (en) 2021-01-13

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AU (1) AU2015268068B2 (en)
CA (1) CA2948397C (en)
DE (1) DE112015002525T5 (en)
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WO (1) WO2015179977A1 (en)

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CA2674376A1 (en) * 2009-03-13 2010-09-13 G.B.D. Corp. Surface cleaning apparatus with different cleaning configurations

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GB2416679A (en) * 2004-08-04 2006-02-08 Panasonic Corp North America Vacuum cleaner with telescopic wand
US20060026789A1 (en) * 2004-08-04 2006-02-09 Panasonic Corporation Of North America Upright vacuum cleaner incorporating releaseable locking mechanism for wand assembly
CA2556620A1 (en) * 2006-07-28 2008-01-28 Panasonic Corporation Of North America Vacuum cleaner with quick release wand
US20090144929A1 (en) * 2007-12-05 2009-06-11 Samsung Gwang Ju Electronics Co., Ltd Vacuum cleaner used as both upright type cleaner and canister type cleaner
CA2674376A1 (en) * 2009-03-13 2010-09-13 G.B.D. Corp. Surface cleaning apparatus with different cleaning configurations

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CN106413497A (en) 2017-02-15
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DE112015002525T5 (en) 2017-02-23
CA2948397C (en) 2019-10-29
WO2015179977A1 (en) 2015-12-03
CN106413497B (en) 2019-06-04
AU2015268068B2 (en) 2018-05-10
GB2587726A (en) 2021-04-07
GB2587726B (en) 2021-08-11
CA2948397A1 (en) 2015-12-03
GB2541145B (en) 2021-01-13

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