Brushing – scrubbing – and general cleaning – Machines – With air blast or suction
Reexamination Certificate
2004-12-22
2009-12-15
Thomas, David B (Department: 3723)
Brushing, scrubbing, and general cleaning
Machines
With air blast or suction
C015S327200
Reexamination Certificate
active
07631396
ABSTRACT:
A suction cleaner comprising a suction unit having a source of suction and a separator/collector arrangement for separating entrained dirt from a flow of air created by the source of suction and for collecting and retaining such separated dirt for disposal; and a flexible suction hose for conveying suction airflow to the suction unit from a hose inlet at which a cleaning tool may be connected; wherein the suction hose comprises a first portion which can be accommodated in the suction unit and deployed therefrom when required and which is extendible in length when subject to lengthways tension, and a second portion having the inlet and connected to the first hose portion.
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Burnham Gavin
Ivarsson Bengt Ivar Anders
Proud Reuben
Michael & Best & Friedrich LLP
Techtronic Industries Company Limited
Thomas David B
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