Accessory tool for a vacuum cleaner
US-9402519-B2 · Aug 2, 2016 · US
Accessory tool for a vacuum cleaner
US2016338560A1 · US · A1
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-2016338560-A1 |
| Application number | US-201615224801-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | A1 |
| Filing date | Aug 1, 2016 |
| Priority date | Jan 29, 2014 |
| Publication date | Nov 24, 2016 |
| Grant date | — |
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An accessory tool for a vacuum cleaner. The accessory tool includes a main body including a suction conduit configured to be coupled to the vacuum cleaner and a suction opening in fluid communication with the suction conduit. The accessory tool further includes a longitudinal brush positioned adjacent the suction opening, the brush having a longitudinal first side and a longitudinal second side. A portion of the suction opening extends along both the first and second longitudinal sides of the brush.
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What is claimed is: 1 . An accessory tool for a vacuum cleaner, the accessory tool comprising: a main body including, a suction conduit configured to be coupled to the vacuum cleaner, a suction opening in fluid communication with the suction conduit, and a longitudinal brush positioned adjacent the suction opening, the brush having a longitudinal first side and a longitudinal second side, wherein a portion of the suction opening extends along both the first and second longitudinal sides of the brush. 2 . The accessory tool of claim 1 , wherein the brush is a first brush, the accessory tool further comprising a second brush spaced from the first brush forming a brush opening between the first and second brushes configured to receive an object being cleaned. 3 . The accessory tool of claim 2 , wherein the brush opening is surrounded by the first brush and the second brush. 4 . The accessory tool of claim 2 , wherein the second brush is made from a second material different than the first material and generally positioned over the first brush. 5 . The accessory tool of claim 4 , wherein the second brush includes microfiber and the first brush includes a plurality of bristles. 6 . The accessory tool of claim 4 , wherein the second brush includes microfiber and the first brush includes a pad.
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with removable brushes, combs, lips or pads · CPC title
- A47L9/0693Primary
Specially shaped nozzles, e.g. for cleaning radiators, tubes, fans or the like; Dusters · CPC title
with fixed, e.g. adjustably fixed brushes or the like · CPC title
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- What does patent US2016338560A1 cover?
- An accessory tool for a vacuum cleaner. The accessory tool includes a main body including a suction conduit configured to be coupled to the vacuum cleaner and a suction opening in fluid communication with the suction conduit. The accessory tool further includes a longitudinal brush positioned adjacent the suction opening, the brush having a longitudinal first side and a longitudinal second side…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Techtronic Ind Co Ltd
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A47L9/0693. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Thu Nov 24 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (A1). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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- We list 1 related publication on this page (citations in our corpus or others sharing the same primary CPC).