Vacuum appliance with adjustable tool support system and method of use

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8756756
APP PUB NO 20130081223A1
SERIAL NO

13484998

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A tool assembly for a vacuum appliance, such as a wet/dry vacuum cleaner, is described, wherein the tool assembly may include a frame, a mount configured to couple the frame to the appliance, a pivot, an actuator configured to support the frame in one or more positions, and a tool coupled to the frame. The assembly may also include a biasing device between the pivot and an end of the frame, and may be disposed in one or more positions relative to a vacuum surface. Also described is a vacuum appliance system that can include a debris collector, a power head assembly, a base, and a tool assembly. Such a vacuum appliance system can also include a main wheel assembly and a plurality of optional main wheel assembly mounting locations. The system may further include a quick-release filter cage coupled to the power head assembly.

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Patent Owner(s)

  • EMERSON ELECTRIC CO.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Glasgow, Shane Saint Ann, US 29 561
Ritterling, Douglas K Chesterfield, US 34 525
Theising, John L St. Peters, US 39 504

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