US20130255022A1

US20130255022A1 - Duster Attachment for Vacuum Sweeper

Info

Publication number: US20130255022A1
Application number: US13/438,241
Authority: US
Inventors: Billy Gene Hammon; Sherry Louise Hammon; Patrick William Purcell
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2012-04-03
Filing date: 2012-04-03
Publication date: 2013-10-03

Abstract

The main body of the invention part “A” is surrounded with a duct agitating device which Is secured to part “A”. The part “A” has one end sized to fit the ordinary household Vacuum sweeper. The other end is secured with a permanent or removable cap. The cap Is to limit the vacuum action to be focused to the plurality of openings along the length of part “A”. Part “B” is fitted on to part “A” and secured.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The invention relates to an apparatus for removing dust from an untold number of objects. More particularly, it relates to a removable fixture used on the everyday vacuum cleaner hose used in present households. It allows for the use of a washable or disposable sleeve filter to enhance dust accumulations. It is particularly efficient for use on over head fan blades, hardwood floors, walls, curtains including sheers.

DESCRIPTION OF RELATED ART

The problem with existing attachments is the present marketed attachments are rigid and fail to disrupt the settled dust from objects before the vacuuming is done. This leaves dust residue in streaks on the objects being dusted. It is apparent that all the available attachments used for this purpose are not adequately devised to overcome this shortcoming.
The attachment is adapted with a sleeve type sock which is free to rotate as the attachment is applied to the surface being dusted. Allowing the settled dust to be lifted off the surface and vacuumed into the attachment before it can escape. The socks have an accessory feature for dust removal, which are flaps, which further disengages the settled dust from the objects. The sock is easily reusable or can easily be replaced.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The need has arisen for a more efficient method to dust and clean fragile and sheer items along with being stout and sturdy.
A further need arises for the ability to disrupt the settled dust from the object being cleaned before it is vacuumed away.
In an embodiment of the invention the tubular piece is formed on one end to accept the standard vacuum hose piece. The piece has a 9-degree bend at the other end with a raised shoulder for securing part “B” of the invention “A”.
In another embodiment of the invention the straight piece has openings of sufficient width number and configuration to allow the dust particles to enter the interior of the tube. The openings starting a distance from the 90 degree end to a point of end.
In still another embodiment of the invention, a cap or plug (Drawing “C”) may be fitted to the point of end of the tube (Drawing “A”). This plug is for a permanent or a removable application.
In still another embodiment of the invention, a porous sock (Drawing “B”) is slid over the outside of the part as depicted in (Drawing “A”). It is secured to part “A” at one end by drawstring or other convenient methods over the shoulder of part “A”.
In yet another embodiment of the invention, the porous sock is cut and sewn in such a way to provide for excess material to be formed into flaps which extend the length of the sock (Drawing “B”).
Other objects, features, and advantages will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the relevant art in view of the following detailed description of preferred embodiments and the accompanying drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Embodiments of the invention now are described with reference to the accompanying drawings, which are given by way of example only, and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.

(Drawing “A”) is a plan view of the first piece according to embodiment of this invention.

(Drawing “B”) is a side view of the second piece depicted according to embodiments of this invention.

(Drawing “C”) is a plan view of the opening cap or plug according to embodiments of this invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

The part as depicted in (Drawing “A”) provides a secure method of attaching a reusable sock to itself by use of a drawstring or other convenient method.
The part as depicted in (Drawing “A”) has holes of sufficient number size and configuration to provide adequate opportunity to vacuum collected dust particles attached to the sock depicted in part (Drawing “B”).
The part as depicted in the (Drawing “A”) incorporates a shouldered area for securing part “B” as depicted in (Drawing “B”) to part “A”.
In another embodiment of the invention part “B” as in (Drawing “B”) is of sufficient materials which are formed into flaps or blades to dislodge dust particles from items being cleaned.
The part “B” in (Drawing “B”) is a Closed end sock which provides reasonable method for securing itself to part “A”.
In an embodiment of the invention part “C” as in (Drawing “C”) is configured in a method to close the open end of part “A” (Drawing “A”).
Although preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail herein, the scope of the invention is not limited thereto. It will be appreciated by those of ordinary skill the relevant art that various modifications may be made without departing from the scope of the invention. Accordingly, the embodiments disclosed herein are only exemplary. It is to be understood that the scope of the invention is not to be limited thereby, but is to determine by claim which follows:

Claims

What is claimed is:

1. A configured tubular piece which is attachable to ordinary vacuum sweeper hoses. The configuration is such for allowing the vacuuming of dust and lint particles from household items.

2. The insert of (claim “1”) further comprises of an attachment or configuration used to secure part “B” when in use to part “A”.

3. The insert of (claim “1”) further comprises openings along some part of part “A” for the vacuuming of dust particles.

4. The insert of (claim “1”) further comprises the use of part “B” which is attached to part “A” by ordinary means to enhance the removing process.

5. The insert of (claim “4”) further comprises the use of material sufficient to allow for flaps to be a part of part “B” to facilitate the removable of dust particles.

6. The insert of (claim “1”) further comprises the use of a permanent or removable cap part “C” to enhance vacuum suction through the part “A” openings.