Brushing – scrubbing – and general cleaning – Machines – With air blast or suction
Reexamination Certificate
2005-06-14
2005-06-14
Till, Terrence R. (Department: 1744)
Brushing, scrubbing, and general cleaning
Machines
With air blast or suction
C015S377000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06904640
ABSTRACT:
A vacuum cleaner having a joint assembly to selectively rotate an extension pipe with respect to a handle. The joint assembly has a joint body removably installed between the extension pipe and the handle to allow the extension pipe130to rotate with respect to the handle140within a predetermined range. Also included on the joint assembly is a supplemental handle protruding from an outer surface of the joint body. The joint assembly and supplemental handle allow the user to clean under a bed or a desk without having to bend his/her back too much. Therefore, the user is not easily fatigued even when he/she cleans under the desk or bed.
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Jin Hyoung-jong
Oh Jang-keun
Blank Rome LLP
Samsung Gwangju Electronics Co.
Till Terrence R.
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