Method and apparatus for controlling a vacuum cleaner

Details Method and apparatus for controlling a vacuum cleaner Method and apparatus for controlling a vacuum cleaner

2011-05-24

2011-05-24

Redding, David A (Department: 3723)

Brushing, scrubbing, and general cleaning

Machines

With air blast or suction

C015S339000, C015S354000, C015S366000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07945988

ABSTRACT:
A control system for a vacuum cleaner is disclosed. The control system includes a control pad for generating a number of user inputs. The control system further includes a serial controller for reading the state of the number of inputs and generating serial data in response thereto. The control system yet further includes a processor adapted to receive the serial data and generate control signals that controls a number of electric devices on the vacuum cleaner. A method of operating a vacuum cleaner is also disclosed.

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