Vacuum system and method

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2005-01-10

2008-12-09

Thomas, David B (Department: 3723)

Brushing, scrubbing, and general cleaning

Machines

With air blast or suction

C015S314000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07461430

ABSTRACT:
A central vacuum system connectable to an interior portion of an inhabitable structure includes a housing having an upper end, a lower end, and a side wall defining a collection chamber, the side wall defining an opening communicating between atmosphere and the collection chamber, and a vacuum motor supported in the housing and being operable to move debris from the interior portion into the collection chamber.

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