HAND CARRYABLE SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS

A hand vacuum cleaner has a suction motor and fan assembly having a suction motor axis of rotation, an air treatment member having an openable door and a central longitudinal axis extending between the front and rear ends of the air treatment member; and, a handle having a having a hand grip portion wherein the hand grip portion extends upwardly and forwardly when the hand vacuum cleaner is oriented with the upper end of the hand vacuum cleaner above the lower end of the hand vacuum cleaner. The central longitudinal axis intersects the openable door and the hand grip portion. 1. A hand vacuum cleaner having an upper end and a lower end , the hand vacuum cleaner comprising:(a) a suction motor and fan assembly having a suction motor axis of rotation;(b) an air treatment member having a front end, a rear end, an openable door and a central longitudinal axis extending between the front and rear ends; and, 'wherein the central longitudinal axis intersects the openable door and the hand grip portion.', '(c) a handle having a having a hand grip portion wherein the hand grip portion extends upwardly and forwardly when the hand vacuum cleaner is oriented with the upper end above the lower end,'}2. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein the openable door is provided at the front end of the air treatment member.3. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein the openable door extends in a plane that is generally orthogonal to the central longitudinal axis.4. The hand vacuum cleaner of further comprising a pre-motor filter wherein the central longitudinal axis also intersects the pre-motor filter.5. The hand vacuum cleaner of further comprising a pre-motor filter provided in a pre-motor filter chamber claim 1 , the pre-motor filter chamber having a pre-motor filter chamber inlet that is located below a pre-motor filter chamber outlet when the hand vacuum cleaner is oriented with the upper end above the lower end.6. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein the suction motor is vertically spaced ...

HAND CARRYABLE SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS

A hand vacuum cleaner wherein the central longitudinal axis of the air treatment member extends generally horizontally and the suction motor axis of rotation extends generally vertically. 1. A hand vacuum cleaner having an upper end and a lower end , the hand vacuum cleaner comprising:(a) a suction motor and fan assembly having a suction motor axis of rotation; and, 'wherein, when the hand vacuum cleaner is oriented with the upper end above the lower end, the central longitudinal axis extends generally horizontally and the suction motor axis of rotation is oriented vertically ±20°.', '(b) an air treatment member having a front end and a rear end and a central longitudinal axis extending between the front and rear ends'}2. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein claim 1 , when the hand vacuum cleaner is oriented with the upper end above the lower end claim 1 , the suction motor axis of rotation is oriented vertically ±5°.3. The hand vacuum cleaner of further comprising an inlet conduit having an inlet conduit axis and the inlet conduit axis is generally parallel to the central longitudinal axis.4. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein the inlet conduit axis is positioned above the central longitudinal axis.5. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein the inlet conduit axis is positioned above the air treatment member.6. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein the air treatment member comprises a cyclone and the central longitudinal axis is a cyclone axis.7. The hand vacuum cleaner of further comprising an inlet conduit having an inlet conduit axis and the inlet conduit axis is generally parallel to the cyclone axis.8. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein the inlet conduit axis is positioned above the cyclone axis.9. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein the inlet conduit axis is positioned above the cyclone.10. The hand vacuum cleaner of further comprising a handle having a hand grip portion wherein the hand grip portion extends upwardly and forwardly when the hand vacuum cleaner is oriented ...

HAND CARRYABLE SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS

A hand vacuum cleaner wherein the suction motor axis of rotation is generally parallel to the central longitudinal axis and when the hand vacuum cleaner is oriented with the upper end above the lower end, the suction motor axis of rotation is positioned above the central longitudinal axis. 2. The hand vacuum cleaner of further comprising an air inlet conduit having an inlet conduit axis wherein the inlet conduit axis is positioned above the central longitudinal axis.3. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein the inlet conduit axis is generally parallel to the central longitudinal axis.4. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein a projection of the inlet conduit axis intersects the suction motor.5. The hand vacuum cleaner of further comprising an air inlet conduit having an inlet conduit axis wherein the inlet conduit axis is generally parallel to the central longitudinal axis.6. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein a projection of the inlet conduit axis intersects the suction motor.7. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein the air treatment member comprises a cyclone.8. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein the inlet conduit axis is above the air treatment member when the hand vacuum cleaner is oriented with the upper end above the lower end.9. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein the suction motor is positioned above at least a portion of the air treatment member when the hand vacuum cleaner is oriented with the upper end above the lower end.10. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein the suction motor overlies at least a portion of the air treatment member when the hand vacuum cleaner is oriented with the upper end above the lower end.11. The hand vacuum cleaner of further comprising a pre-motor filter wherein the suction motor is positioned forward of the pre-motor filter when the hand vacuum cleaner is oriented with the upper end above the lower end.12. The hand vacuum cleaner of further comprising a handle having a hand grip portion that extends upwardly and forwardly when the central ...

HAND CARRYABLE SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS

A hand vacuum cleaner can include an air inlet conduit having an inlet conduit axis, a suction motor and fan assembly having a suction motor axis of rotation, and a cyclone unit comprising a cyclone chamber having a cyclone axis of rotation. The inlet conduit axis can be generally parallel to the cyclone axis and when the inlet conduit axis is horizontally disposed, the inlet conduit axis is positioned above the cyclone axis and a projection of the inlet conduit axis intersects the suction motor. 1. A hand vacuum cleaner comprising:(a) an air inlet conduit having an inlet conduit axis;(b) a suction motor and fan assembly having a suction motor axis of rotation; and,(c) a cyclone unit comprising a cyclone chamber having a cyclone axis of rotation,wherein the inlet conduit axis is generally parallel to the cyclone axis and when the inlet conduit axis is horizontally disposed, the inlet conduit axis is positioned above the cyclone axis, the cyclone axis is positioned below the suction motor axis and a projection of the inlet conduit axis intersects the suction motor.2. (canceled)3. (canceled)4. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein the inlet conduit axis is above the cyclone chamber when the inlet conduit axis is horizontally disposed.5. (canceled)6. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein the suction motor axis of rotation is generally parallel to the inlet conduit axis.7. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein the suction motor axis of rotation is generally parallel to the inlet conduit axis.8. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein the suction motor axis of rotation is generally orthogonal to the inlet conduit axis.9. The hand vacuum cleaner of further comprising a pre-motor filter wherein the suction motor is positioned above the pre-motor filter when the inlet conduit axis is horizontally disposed.10. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein the suction motor is rearward of the cyclone chamber.11. The hand vacuum cleaner of further comprising a front end claim 1 , a rear end and a pre- ...

HAND CARRYABLE SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS

A hand vacuum cleaner has a main body having an upper end having a dirty air inlet conduit and a handle. The handle has a hand grip portion that extends upwardly and forwardly. An assembly comprising an air treatment member and a pre-motor filter media is removably mounted to the main body. 1. A hand vacuum cleaner comprising:(a) a main body having an upper end, a lower end and a handle, the upper end having a dirty air inlet, the handle having a hand grip portion that extends upwardly and forwardly;(b) a suction motor and fan assembly having a suction motor axis of rotation; and,(c) an assembly removably mounted to the main body wherein the assembly comprises an air treatment member and a pre-motor filter media.2. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein the air treatment member has a front end claim 1 , a rear end claim 1 , and a central longitudinal axis extending between the front and rear ends wherein the central longitudinal axis extends generally horizontally when the hand grip portion is oriented upwardly and forwardly.3. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein air travels upwardly from the assembly to the main body.4. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein an assembly air inlet and an assembly air outlet are provided in an upper surface of the assembly.5. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein the assembly air inlet is positioned forward of the assembly air outlet.6. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein an assembly air inlet is provided in upper surface of the assembly and an assembly air outlet is provided in the rear end of the assembly.7. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein the air treatment member has a front end claim 1 , a rear end claim 1 , and a central longitudinal axis extending between the front and rear ends wherein the central longitudinal axis intersects the hand grip portion.8. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein an upper end of the hand grip portion is positioned closer to the suction motor than a lower end of the hand grip portion.9. The hand vacuum cleaner of ...

HAND CARRYABLE SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS

A hand vacuum cleaner has an air treatment member, a pre-motor filter housing having an openable door and a pre-motor filter media is provided in the pre-motor housing. The openable door is openable while the air treatment member is provided on the hand vacuum cleaner. 1. A hand vacuum cleaner having an upper end and a lower end , the hand vacuum cleaner comprising:(a) a suction motor and fan assembly having a front end, a rear end and a suction motor axis of rotation;(b) an air treatment member having a front end and a rear end and a central longitudinal axis extending between the front and rear ends wherein the central longitudinal axis extends generally horizontally when the hand vacuum cleaner is oriented with the upper end above the lower end;(c) a pre-motor filter housing having a front end, a rear end, an upper end, a lower end, spaced apart opposed lateral sides extending between the front end and the rear end and an openable door; and,(d) a pre-motor filter media provided in the pre-motor housing and removable when the door is opened, the pre-motor filter media having a front side and a rear sidewherein the openable door is openable while the air treatment member is provided on the hand vacuum cleaner.2. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein the openable door is provided on the lower end of the pre-motor filter housing.3. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein the openable door comprises a base of the hand vacuum cleaner when the hand vacuum cleaner is oriented with the upper end above the lower end.4. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein the pre-motor filter comprises a longitudinally extending filter media having a hollow interior and a longitudinal filter axis.5. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein the longitudinal filter axis is generally orthogonal to the central longitudinal axis.6. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein the openable door is provided on the rear end of the pre-motor filter housing.7. The hand vacuum cleaner of further comprising a handle mounted to ...

HAND CARRYABLE SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS

A hand vacuum cleaner has a pre-motor filter comprising a longitudinally extending filter media having an open interior, an outer upstream wall, an inner downstream wall and a filter longitudinal axis wherein the longitudinal axis extends upwardly in a direction from the lower end to the upper end. 1. A hand vacuum cleaner having an upper end and a lower end , the hand vacuum cleaner comprising:(a) a suction motor and fan assembly having a suction motor axis of rotation;(b) an air treatment member having a front end and a rear end and a central longitudinal axis extending between the front and rear ends; and,(c) a pre-motor filter comprising a longitudinally extending filter media having an open interior, an outer upstream wall, an inner wall and a filter longitudinal axis wherein the longitudinal axis extends upwardly in a direction from the lower end to the upper end.2. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein air exits the pre-motor filter in the direction of the filter longitudinal axis.3. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein air travels upwardly from the pre-motor filter to an inlet of the suction motor.4. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein the suction motor is positioned above the pre-motor filter when the longitudinal axis is oriented to extend upwardly.5. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein the suction motor axis of rotation extends upwardly when the longitudinal axis is oriented to extend upwardly.6. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein the suction motor is positioned above the pre-motor filter when the longitudinal axis is oriented to extend upwardly.7. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein the suction motor axis of rotation extends generally vertically when the longitudinal axis is oriented to extend upwardly.8. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein the suction motor is positioned above the pre-motor filter when the longitudinal axis is oriented to extend upwardly.9. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein the suction motor is positioned above the pre-motor filter when the ...

HAND CARRYABLE SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS

A hand vacuum cleaner with a vertically extending flat filter is provided. A hand vacuum cleaner with a suction motor forward of the pre-motor filer is also provided. 1. A hand vacuum cleaner having an upper end and a lower end , the hand vacuum cleaner comprising:(a) a suction motor and fan assembly having a front end, a rear end and a suction motor axis of rotation;(b) an air treatment member having a front end and a rear end and a central longitudinal axis extending between the front and rear ends; and,(c) a pre-motor filter media having a front side and a rear side wherein air exiting the air treatment member travels in a rearward direction to the rear side of the pre-motor filter media and the air then travels in a forward direction to the front side of the pre-motor filter media.2. The hand vacuum cleaner of further comprising a pre-motor filter conduit extending through the pre-motor filter media wherein the front side is an upstream side of the pre-motor filter media and the rear side is a downstream side of the pre-motor filter media wherein air exiting the air treatment member travels in a rearward direction through the pre-motor filter media and the air then travels in a forward direction through the pre-motor filter conduit.3. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein the pre-motor filter is positioned in a pre-motor filter housing having a front openable door wherein claim 2 , when the openable door is opened claim 2 , an upstream side of the pre-motor filter is visible.4. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein the air treatment member is removable from the hand vacuum cleaner and the front openable door is openable when the air treatment member is removed.5. The hand vacuum cleaner of further comprising a pre-motor filter conduit extending through the pre-motor filter media wherein the front side is an downstream side of the pre-motor filter media and the rear side is an upstream side of the pre-motor filter media wherein air exiting the air treatment member ...

SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS

A surface cleaning apparatus has a main body having a main body actuator operable between an open position and a closed position. An assembly removably mounted to the main body has an air treatment member having an openable door and an assembly door lock, the assembly door lock comprising an actuation portion operable between an open position and a closed position and lock portion operable between an engaged position in which the door is secured in a closed position and a disengaged position in which the door is openable. When the assembly is mounted to the main body, the main body actuator is operatively connected to the actuation portion of the assembly door lock whereby when the main body actuator is moved from the closed position to the open position, the actuation portion is moved.

HAND CARRYABLE SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS

A handle removably connectable to an appliance includes a battery pack. A vacuum cleaner which uses the handle and an air cooled battery charger is also provided 1. A handle with integrated rechargeable battery pack comprising:(a) a grip portion having top and bottom ends, the grip portion being configured to be gripped by a hand of a user between the top and bottom ends;(b) at least one rechargeable battery coupled to at least one of the top and bottom ends of the grip portion;(c) at least one mechanical attachment coupled to at least one of the top and bottom ends of the grip portion for mechanically engaging and attaching to a powered device; and(d) at least one electrical connector coupled to at least one of the top and bottom ends of the grip portion for electrically connecting the at least one rechargeable battery to the powered device.2. The handle of wherein the at least one rechargeable battery includes top and bottom rechargeable batteries coupled to the top and bottom ends of the grip portion claim 1 , respectively.3. The handle of wherein the top and bottom rechargeable batteries have substantially the same mass.4. The handle of further including top and bottom battery housings integral with the top and bottom ends of the grip portion claim 2 , respectively claim 2 , and wherein the top and bottom rechargeable batteries are located in the top and bottom battery housings claim 2 , respectively and wherein the electrical connector extends from one of the top and bottom housings claim 2 , and wherein the mechanical attachment is located on one of the top and bottom housings.5. The handle of wherein the at least one mechanical attachment is coupled to the top end of the grip portion claim 1 , and wherein the at least one electrical connector is attached to the top end of the grip portion.6. The handle of further comprising at least one control button on one of the housings or on the grip portion claim 1 , and wherein the control button controls power to the ...

HAND CARRYABLE SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS

A hand vacuum cleaner can include an air inlet conduit having an inlet conduit axis, a suction motor and fan assembly having a suction motor axis of rotation, and an air treatment member. The handle has a hand grip portion that extends upwardly and forwardly and the suction motor is positioned forward of the hand grip portion. 1. A hand vacuum cleaner having front end and a rear end , the hand vacuum cleaner comprising:(a) an air inlet conduit having an inlet conduit axis;(b) a suction motor and fan assembly having a suction motor axis of rotation;(c) an air treatment member having a front end and a rear end and a central longitudinal axis extending between the front and rear ends; and,(d) a handle provided at the rear end of the hand vacuum cleaner, the handle having a hand grip portion that extends upwardly and forwardly,wherein the suction motor is positioned forward of the handle and the hand grip portion.2. (canceled)3. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein the inlet conduit axis is above the hand grip portion when the hand grip portion is oriented upwardly and forwardly.4. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein a lower end of the handle is positioned at an elevation of a pre-motor filter and an upper portion of the handle is positioned at an elevation of the suction motor.5. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein the lower end of the handle is attached to a pre-motor filter housing and the upper portion of the handle is attached to a suction motor housing.6. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein the air treatment member is forward of the handle.7. The hand vacuum cleaner of further comprising a pre-motor filter wherein the air treatment member and the pre-motor filter are forward of the hand grip.8. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein the air treatment member comprises a cyclone and the central longitudinal axis is a cyclone axis.9. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein the inlet conduit has an inlet conduit axis that axis is generally parallel to the central longitudinal axis. ...

Vacuum pod configured to couple to one or more accessories

An example of a vacuum pod may include a handle, a vacuum pod body, a dust cup removably coupled to the vacuum pod body, and a fluid conduit fluidly coupled to the dust cup. The fluid conduit may include a flexible hose configured to transition between an expanded and a retracted position and a coupling configured to be removably coupled to the vacuum pod body. A first end of the flexible hose may be coupled to the vacuum pod body and a second end of the flexible hose may be coupled to the coupling. When the coupling is coupled to the vacuum pod body, the flexible hose may be in the retracted position.

FLEXIBLE HOSE WITH COMPACT STORAGE CONFIGURATION AND A CLEANING APPARATUS USING THE SAME

A flexible hose for use with surface cleaning devices is disclosed that includes a support structure that allows a user to collapse and lock the same into a storage configuration, and then easily unlock the same using a relatively minor amount of force, e.g., a user-applied pulling force or mechanical force. Thus, in a general sense, a hose consistent with the present disclosure may include two relatively stable/steady-state configurations, namely a storage configuration and an in-use configuration. Thus, the hose allows a user to collapse and lock the hose when not in use, and to transition the hose to an in-use configuration to target various types of surfaces to clean including, for instance, floors, walls and ceilings which may be many feet (e.g., up to 5 feet or more) from the surface cleaning apparatus. 1. A hose for use with a surface cleaning apparatus , the hose comprising:{'b': '1', 'a support structure extending along a length of the hose, the support structure defining a first end to couple to a dirty air inlet of the surface cleaning apparatus and a second end for receiving dirty air, and wherein the support structure is at least partially surrounded by a layer of cover material to form a plurality of collapsible sections, each collapsible section defined by a flexible portion having an interior surface proximate a passageway of the hose for receiving dirty air and an exterior surface opposite the interior surface, the passageway having a radius of R; and'}{'b': 1', '1', '1, 'wherein the support structure is compressible to transition the hose into a storage configuration to shorten the overall length of the hose, and an in-use configuration to increase the overall length of the hose, and wherein each of the plurality of collapsible sections extend a distance D into the passageway in the storage configuration, the distance D being greater than half the radius R of the passageway.'}211. The surface cleaning apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the distance D ...

UPRIGHT SURFACE TREATMENT APPARATUS HAVING REMOVABLE POD

A reconfigurable surface treatment apparatus may include a wand and a pod removably coupled to the wand. The wand may have a first distal end that is configured to couple to a surface cleaning head and a second distal end that is configured to couple to a handle. The pod may include a suction motor assembly cavity, a battery cavity, and a dust cup cavity. The suction motor assembly cavity and the battery cavity may be disposed on opposing sides of a vertical plane, wherein the vertical plane extends along a central longitudinal axis of the pod. The dust cup cavity may be disposed between the suction motor assembly cavity and the battery cavity such that at least a portion of the dust cup cavity is disposed on each side of the vertical plane. 1. A reconfigurable surface treatment apparatus comprising:a wand having a first distal end that is configured to couple to a surface cleaning head and a second distal end that is configured to couple to a handle; and a suction motor assembly cavity;', 'a battery cavity, wherein the suction motor assembly cavity and the battery cavity are disposed on opposing sides of a vertical plane, the vertical plane extending along a central longitudinal axis of the pod; and', 'a dust cup cavity, the dust cup cavity disposed between the suction motor assembly cavity and the battery cavity such that at least a portion of the dust cup cavity is disposed on each side of the vertical plane., 'a pod removably coupled to the wand, wherein the pod includes2. The reconfigurable surface treatment apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the battery cavity is fluidly coupled to the suction motor assembly cavity when a dust cup is received in the dust cup cavity.3. The reconfigurable surface treatment apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the battery cavity is further configured to receive a filter.4. The reconfigurable surface treatment apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the battery cavity further comprises a battery protrusion configured to transition between a ...

Hose clip arrangement for use with cleaning device and/or other devices

A hose clip for coupling at least a portion of a suction hose to a support structure of a vacuum cleaning apparatus may include a protrusion and a coupler. The coupler may include a coupler housing having an opening for receiving at least a portion of the protrusion. The opening may transition from an outer surface of the coupler housing into a coupler cavity defined by the coupler housing. The coupler cavity may include a plurality of jaws for engaging at least a portion of the protrusion.

MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH FOR USE WITH CLEANING DEVICE AND/OR OTHER POWERED DEVICES

A multifunctional switch may include a switch carrier. The switch carrier may include a pushbutton support and a slide switch support. The pushbutton support may be recessed relative to the slide switch support. A slide switch may be supported by the slide switch support. A pushbutton switch may be supported by the pushbutton support. A cap may be slideably coupled to the switch carrier. The cap may include a shuttle for engaging the slide switch and a plunger for engaging the pushbutton switch. 1. A multifunctional switch comprising:a switch carrier having a pushbutton support and a slide switch support, the pushbutton support being recessed relative to the slide switch support;a slide switch supported by the slide switch support;a pushbutton switch supported by the pushbutton support; anda cap slideably coupled to the switch carrier, wherein the cap comprises a shuttle for engaging the slide switch and a plunger for engaging the pushbutton switch, the plunger being slideable relative to the cap.2. The multifunctional switch of claim 1 , further comprising at least one switch carrier sidewall extending from the pushbutton support and defining a cavity claim 1 , wherein the pushbutton switch is disposed within the cavity.3. The multifunctional switch of claim 2 , further comprising an opening transitioning from a first surface of the cap to a second surface of the cap claim 2 , wherein the first surface is opposite the second surface.4. The multifunctional switch of claim 3 , wherein at least a portion of the plunger is received within the opening.5. The multifunctional switch of claim 4 , wherein the plunger has a first width at an input end and a second width at an actuation end claim 4 , the first width measuring greater than the second width and claim 4 , wherein claim 4 , the actuation end of the plunger engages the pushbutton switch.6. The multifunctional switch of claim 4 , further comprising a first cap sidewall extending from the first surface of the cap ...

CLEANING HEAD FOR A SURFACE TREATMENT APPARATUS HAVING ONE OR MORE STABILIZERS AND SURFACE TREATMENT APPARATUS HAVING THE SAME

An example of a surface cleaning head may include a main body, a neck pivotally coupled to the main body, a stabilizer, and a linkage pivotally coupled to the main body and the stabilizer. The linkage may be configured to cause the stabilizer to transition between an extended position and a retracted position in response to a pivotal movement of the neck. 1. A surface cleaning head comprising:a main body;a neck pivotally coupled to the main body;a stabilizer; anda linkage pivotally coupled to the main body and the stabilizer, wherein the linkage is configured to cause the stabilizer to transition between an extended position and a retracted position in response to a pivotal movement of the neck.2. The surface cleaning head of claim 1 , wherein the neck includes a protrusion configured to engage at least a portion of the linkage claim 1 , the protrusion being configured to urge the linkage to pivot in response to the pivotal movement of the neck.3. The surface cleaning head of claim 1 , wherein the linkage includes a pivot arm and a plunger claim 1 , the pivot arm defining a channel for receiving the plunger.4. The surface cleaning head of claim 3 , wherein the plunger is configured to slide within the channel in response to the pivotal movement of the neck.5. The surface cleaning head of claim 1 , wherein the stabilizer includes a wheel.6. The surface cleaning head of further comprising a plurality of stabilizers claim 1 , wherein each stabilizer extends along a respective one of a first axis and a second axis.7. The surface cleaning head of claim 6 , wherein the first axis extends transverse to the second axis such that a separation distance between the stabilizers increases with increasing distance from the main body.8. The surface cleaning head of claim 1 , wherein the main body includes an opening from which the stabilizer extends.9. The surface cleaning head of claim 8 , wherein the opening is disposed between a top surface of the main body and a main wheel.10. ...

BYPASS VALVE

A bypass valve may include a body defining a dirty air passageway, a nozzle coupling port configured to fluidly couple the dirty air passageway to a nozzle of the surface cleaning device, a wand coupling port configured to fluidly couple the dirty air passageway to a wand of the surface cleaning device, a suction coupling port configured to fluidly couple the dirty air passageway with a suction motor of the surface cleaning device, a wand receptacle configured to removably couple to the wand, and a valve bypass arrangement configured to selectively redirect air flowing through the body such that a majority of the air flowing through the body transitions between flowing through one of the wand coupling port and the nozzle coupling port. The valve bypass arrangement redirects the air in response to the wand being coupled to or decoupled from the wand receptacle. 1. A bypass valve for use in a surface cleaning device , the bypass valve comprising:a body defining a dirty air passageway;a nozzle coupling port configured to fluidly couple the dirty air passageway to a nozzle of the surface cleaning device;a wand coupling port configured to fluidly couple the dirty air passageway to a wand of the surface cleaning device;a suction coupling port configured to fluidly couple the dirty air passageway with a suction motor of the surface cleaning device;a wand receptacle configured to removably couple to the wand; anda valve bypass arrangement configured to selectively redirect air flowing through the body such that a majority of the air flowing through the body transitions between flowing through one of the wand coupling port and the nozzle coupling port;wherein the valve bypass arrangement redirects the air in response to the wand being coupled to or decoupled from the wand receptacle.2. The bypass valve of claim 1 , wherein the body comprises acrylonitrile butadiene styrene.3. The bypass valve of claim 1 , wherein the body extends from a first end to a second end along a ...

HAND CARRYABLE SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS

A hand vacuum cleaner has a suction motor and fan assembly, an air treatment member and a pre-motor filter. The front end of the air treatment member is forward of the pre-motor filter media and the front end of the suction motor is forward of the pre-motor filter media. 1. A hand vacuum cleaner having an upper end , a lower end , a front end and a rear end with a dirty air inlet mounted to the front end , the hand vacuum cleaner comprising:(a) a suction motor and fan assembly having a front end, a rear end and a suction motor axis of rotation;(b) an air treatment member having a front end and a rear end and a central longitudinal axis extending between the front and rear ends; and,(c) a pre-motor filter media,wherein the front end of the air treatment member is forward of the pre-motor filter media and the front end of the suction motor is forward of the pre-motor filter media.2. The hand vacuum cleaner of further comprising a pre-motor filter conduit extending through the pre-motor filter media wherein a front side is an upstream side of the pre-motor filter media and a rear side is a downstream side of the pre-motor filter media wherein air exiting the air treatment member travels in a rearward direction through the pre-motor filter media and the air then travels in a forward direction through the pre-motor filter conduit.3. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein the pre-motor filter is positioned in a pre-motor filter housing having an openable door wherein claim 2 , when the openable door is opened claim 2 , an upstream side of the pre-motor filter is visible.4. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein the air treatment member is removable from the hand vacuum cleaner and the openable door is openable when the air treatment member is removed.5. The hand vacuum cleaner of further comprising a pre-motor filter conduit extending through the pre-motor filter media wherein a front side is a downstream side of the pre-motor filter media and a rear side is an upstream side of ...

FLEXIBLE HOSE WITH COMPACT STORAGE CONFIGURATION AND A CLEANING APPARATUS USING THE SAME

A flexible hose for use with surface cleaning devices is disclosed that includes a support structure that allows a user to collapse and lock the same into a storage configuration, and then easily unlock the same using a relatively minor amount of force, e.g., a user-applied pulling force or mechanical force. Thus, in a general sense, a hose consistent with the present disclosure may include two relatively stable/steady-state configurations, namely a storage configuration and an in-use configuration. Thus, the hose allows a user to collapse and lock the hose when not in use, and to transition the hose to an in-use configuration to target various types of surfaces to clean including, for instance, floors, walls and ceilings which may be many feet (e.g., up to 5 feet or more) from the surface cleaning apparatus. 120-. (canceled)21. A hose for use with a surface cleaning apparatus , the hose comprising:a helical support structure defining a passageway of the hose for receiving dirty air, the helical support structure comprising a spring at least partially surrounded by a layer of a cover material, wherein the spring extends from a first end of the hose to a second end of the hose;wherein the support structure is compressible to transition the hose into a storage configuration to shorten the overall length of the hose, and an in-use configuration to increase the overall length of the hose; anda plurality of retainers disposed along the length of the hose for releasably locking the hose into the storage configuration.22. The hose of claim 21 , wherein the hose includes a single claim 21 , continuous collapsible section which spirals along the length of the hose.23. The hose of claim 21 , wherein the plurality of retainers extend from the layer of cover material.24. The hose of claim 23 , wherein the hose includes a single claim 23 , continuous collapsible section defined by the cover material.25. The hose of claim 21 , wherein the hose includes a single claim 21 , ...

ACCESSORIES FOR A SURFACE TREATMENT APPARATUS HAVING A PLURALITY OF OPERATIONAL STATES AND SURFACE TREATMENT APPARATUS CONFIGURED TO ACTUATE THE SAME

A surface treatment apparatus may include a coupling, a handle, an accessory coupled to the coupling, and a toggle proximate the handle. The accessory may have at least two operational states. An actuation of the toggle may cause the accessory to transition between operational states. 1. A surface treatment apparatus comprising:a coupling;a handle;an accessory coupled to the coupling, the accessory having at least two operational states; anda toggle proximate the handle, wherein actuation of the toggle causes the accessory to transition between operational states.2. The surface treatment apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the accessory includes a wand having a stand claim 1 , the stand being configured to transition between a stored state and a use state in response to the actuation of the toggle.3. The surface treatment apparatus of claim 2 , wherein a first end of the stand is pivotally coupled to the wand.4. The surface treatment apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the accessory includes a brush tool slideably coupled to a crevice tool claim 1 , the brush tool being configured to transition between a stored state and a use state in response to the actuation of the toggle.5. The surface treatment apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the accessory includes a brush having a collar claim 1 , the collar being configured to slide along the brush between a first state and a second state in response to the actuation of the toggle.6. The surface treatment apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the accessory includes a crevice tool claim 1 , the crevice tool being configured to expand from an unexpanded state to an expanded state in response to the actuation of the toggle claim 1 , a width of the unexpanded state measuring less than a width of the expanded state.7. The surface treatment apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the toggle is one of a button or a trigger.8. A handheld surface treatment apparatus comprising:a coupling;a handle;a toggle proximate the handle;a wand coupled to the coupling, the ...

Hand carryable surface cleaning apparatus

A hand vacuum cleaner wherein the central longitudinal axis of the air treatment member extends generally horizontally and the suction motor axis of rotation extends generally vertically.

Surface cleaning apparatus

A surface cleaning apparatus has a main body having a main body actuator operable between an open position and a closed position. An assembly removably mounted to the main body has an air treatment member having an openable door and an assembly door lock, the assembly door lock comprising an actuation portion operable between an open position and a closed position and lock portion operable between an engaged position in which the door is secured in a closed position and a disengaged position in which the door is openable. When the assembly is mounted to the main body, the main body actuator is operatively connected to the actuation portion of the assembly door lock whereby when the main body actuator is moved from the closed position to the open position, the actuation portion is moved.

Hand carryable surface cleaning apparatus

A hand vacuum cleaner wherein the suction motor axis of rotation is generally parallel to the central longitudinal axis and when the hand vacuum cleaner is oriented with the upper end above the lower end, the suction motor axis of rotation is positioned above the central longitudinal axis.

Hand carryable surface cleaning apparatus

A hand vacuum cleaner has a main body having an upper end having a dirty air inlet conduit and a handle. The handle has a hand grip portion that extends upwardly and forwardly. An assembly comprising an air treatment member and a pre-motor filter media is removably mounted to the main body.

Hand carryable surface cleaning apparatus

A handle removably connectable to an appliance includes a battery pack. A vacuum cleaner which uses the handle and an air cooled battery charger is also provided.

Hand carryable surface cleaning apparatus

A hand vacuum cleaner has a suction motor and fan assembly having a suction motor axis of rotation, an air treatment member having an openable door and a central longitudinal axis extending between the front and rear ends of the air treatment member; and, a handle having a having a hand grip portion wherein the hand grip portion extends upwardly and forwardly when the hand vacuum cleaner is oriented with the upper end of the hand vacuum cleaner above the lower end of the hand vacuum cleaner. The central longitudinal axis intersects the openable door and the hand grip portion.

Hand carryable surface cleaning apparatus

A hand vacuum cleaner has a suction motor and fan assembly, an air treatment member and a pre-motor filter. The front end of the air treatment member is forward of the pre-motor filter media and the front end of the suction motor is forward of the pre-motor filter media.

Hand carryable surface cleaning apparatus

A hand vacuum cleaner has an air treatment member, a pre-motor filter housing having an openable door and a pre-motor filter media is provided in the pre-motor housing. The openable door is openable while the air treatment member is provided on the hand vacuum cleaner.

Hand carryable surface cleaning apparatus

A hand vacuum cleaner can include an air inlet conduit having an inlet conduit axis, a suction motor and fan assembly having a suction motor axis of rotation, and an air treatment member. The handle has a hand grip portion that extends upwardly and forwardly and the suction motor is positioned forward of the hand grip portion.

Cleaning head for a surface treatment apparatus having one or more stabilizers and surface treatment apparatus having the same

An example of a surface cleaning head may include a main body, a neck pivotally coupled to the main body, a stabilizer, and a linkage pivotally coupled to the main body and the stabilizer. The linkage may be configured to cause the stabilizer to transition between an extended position and a retracted position in response to a pivotal movement of the neck.

Hand carryable surface cleaning apparatus

A hand vacuum cleaner can include an air inlet conduit having an inlet conduit axis, a suction motor and fan assembly having a suction motor axis of rotation, and a cyclone unit comprising a cyclone chamber having a cyclone axis of rotation. The inlet conduit axis can be generally parallel to the cyclone axis and when the inlet conduit axis is horizontally disposed, the inlet conduit axis is positioned above the cyclone axis and a projection of the inlet conduit axis intersects the suction motor.

Cleaning head for a surface treatment apparatus having one or more stabilizers and surface treatment apparatus having the same

An example of a surface cleaning head may include a main body, a neck pivotally coupled to the main body, a stabilizer, and a linkage pivotally coupled to the main body and the stabilizer. The linkage may be configured to cause the stabilizer to transition between an extended position and a retracted position in response to a pivotal movement of the neck.

Hand carryable surface cleaning apparatus

A hand vacuum cleaner can include an air inlet conduit having an inlet conduit axis, a suction motor and fan assembly having a suction motor axis of rotation, and a cyclone unit comprising a cyclone chamber having a cyclone axis of rotation. The inlet conduit axis can be generally parallel to the cyclone axis and when the inlet conduit axis is horizontally disposed, the inlet conduit axis is positioned above the cyclone axis and a projection of the inlet conduit axis intersects the suction motor.

Cleaning head for a surface treatment apparatus having one or more stabilizers and surface treatment apparatus having the same

An example of a surface cleaning head may include a main body, a neck pivotally coupled to the main body, a stabilizer, and a linkage pivotally coupled to the main body and the stabilizer. The linkage may be configured to cause the stabilizer to transition between an extended position and a retracted position in response to a pivotal movement of the neck.

Flexible hose with compact storage configuration and a cleaning apparatus using the same

A flexible hose for use with surface cleaning devices is disclosed that includes a support structure that allows a user to collapse and lock the same into a storage configuration, and then easily unlock the same using a relatively minor amount of force, e.g., a user-applied pulling force or mechanical force. Thus, in a general sense, a hose consistent with the present disclosure may include two relatively stable/steady-state configurations, namely a storage configuration and an in-use configuration. Thus, the hose allows a user to collapse and lock the hose when not in use, and to transition the hose to an in-use configuration to target various types of surfaces to clean including, for instance, floors, walls and ceilings which may be many feet (e.g., up to 5 feet or more) from the surface cleaning apparatus.

Extraction cleaner

An extraction cleaner may include a cleaner body including a pump and a suction motor, a supply tank configured to be removably coupled to the cleaner body and configured to receive a first cleaning fluid, an additive tank configured to receive a second cleaning fluid, a recovery tank configured to be removably coupled to the cleaner body, and a cleaning tool including a fluid applicator and a cleaning assembly, the fluid applicator is configured to deliver one of the first cleaning fluid or a mixture of the first cleaning fluid and the second cleaning fluid to a surface to be cleaned and the cleaning assembly is configured to extract at least a portion of the delivered first cleaning fluid or at least a portion of the delivered mixture.

Upright surface treatment apparatus having removable pod

A reconfigurable surface treatment apparatus may include a wand and a pod removably coupled to the wand. The wand may have a first distal end that is configured to couple to a surface cleaning head and a second distal end that is configured to couple to a handle. The pod may include a suction motor assembly cavity, a battery cavity, and a dust cup cavity. The suction motor assembly cavity and the battery cavity may be disposed on opposing sides of a vertical plane, wherein the vertical plane extends along a central longitudinal axis of the pod. The dust cup cavity may be disposed between the suction motor assembly cavity and the battery cavity such that at least a portion of the dust cup cavity is disposed on each side of the vertical plane.

Extraction cleaner

An extraction cleaner (100) may include a base (104), anupright body (102) pivotally coupled to the base (104), a supply tank (106) removably coupled to the upright body (102)and a recovery tank (108) removably coupled to the upright body (102). The base (104) may include a non-removable door (204) and a removable suction nozzle (114). At least one fluid dispensing nozzle (114) may be provided on the door (204). The door (204) may be pivotally coupled to the base (104)or providing access to an agitator (124). The cleaner (100) may include and auto-spray configuration. The cleaner (100) may include a support (2902) on the upright portion (102) for the recovery tank (108). The cleaner (100) may include an additive tank (107) received in a receptacle of the supply tank (106). The recovery tank (108)may include a float (3312) and/or an airflow management configuration (3310). The cleaner (100) may include a cleaning tool (105) and a suction changeover valve (127) and/or a fluid changeover valve (123). The cleaner (100) may include a mixing valve (111) for supplying fluid to a fluid changeover valve (123). A cleaning composition including an aqueous based cleaning solution mixed, on demand, with an aqueous based oxidizing solution is also provided.

Extraction cleaner

An extraction cleaner may include a cleaner body including a pump and a suction motor, a supply tank configured to be removably coupled to the cleaner body and configured to receive a first cleaning fluid, an additive tank configured to receive a second cleaning fluid, a recovery tank configured to be removably coupled to the cleaner body, and a cleaning tool including a fluid applicator and a cleaning assembly, the fluid applicator is configured to deliver one of the first cleaning fluid or a mixture of the first cleaning fluid and the second cleaning fluid to a surface to be cleaned and the cleaning assembly is configured to extract at least a portion of the delivered first cleaning fluid or at least a portion of the delivered mixture.

Extraction cleaner

An extraction cleaner may include a cleaner body including a pump and a suction motor, a supply tank configured to be removably coupled to the cleaner body and configured to receive a first cleaning fluid, an additive tank configured to receive a second cleaning fluid, a recovery tank configured to be removably coupled to the cleaner body, and a cleaning tool including a fluid applicator and a cleaning assembly, the fluid applicator is configured to deliver one of the first cleaning fluid or a mixture of the first cleaning fluid and the second cleaning fluid to a surface to be cleaned and the cleaning assembly is configured to extract at least a portion of the delivered first cleaning fluid or at least a portion of the delivered mixture.

Extraction cleaner

An extraction cleaner (100) may include a cleaner body (102) including a pump (124) and a suction motor (128), a supply tank (106) configured to be removably coupled to the cleaner body (102) and configured to receive a first cleaning fluid, an additive tank (108) configured to receive a second cleaning fluid, a recovery tank (110) configured to be removably coupled to the cleaner body (102), and a cleaning tool (112) including a fluid applicator (122) and a cleaning assembly (1902). The fluid applicator (122) is configured to deliver one of the first cleaning fluid or a mixture of the first cleaning fluid and the second cleaning fluid to a surface (114) to be cleaned and the cleaning assembly (1902) is configured to extract at least a portion of the delivered first cleaning fluid or at least a portion of the delivered mixture.

Extraction cleaner

An extraction cleaner may include a cleaner body including a pump and a suction motor, a supply tank configured to be removably coupled to the cleaner body and configured to receive a first cleaning fluid, an additive tank configured to receive a second cleaning fluid, a recovery tank configured to be removably coupled to the cleaner body, and a cleaning tool including a fluid applicator and a cleaning assembly, the fluid applicator is configured to deliver one of the first cleaning fluid or a mixture of the first cleaning fluid and the second cleaning fluid to a surface to be cleaned and the cleaning assembly is configured to extract at least a portion of the delivered first cleaning fluid or at least a portion of the delivered mixture.

Bypass valve

A bypass valve may include a body defining a dirty air passageway, a nozzle coupling port configured to fluidly couple the dirty air passageway to a nozzle of the surface cleaning device, a wand coupling port configured to fluidly couple the dirty air passageway to a wand of the surface cleaning device, a suction coupling port configured to fluidly couple the dirty air passageway with a suction motor of the surface cleaning device, a wand receptacle configured to removably couple to the wand, and a valve bypass arrangement configured to selectively redirect air flowing through the body such that a majority of the air flowing through the body transitions between flowing through one of the wand coupling port and the nozzle coupling port. The valve bypass arrangement redirects the air in response to the wand being coupled to or decoupled from the wand receptacle.

Upright surface treatment apparatus having removable pod

A reconfigurable surface treatment apparatus may include a wand and a pod removably coupled to the wand. The wand may have a first distal end that is configured to couple to a surface cleaning head and a second distal end that is configured to couple to a handle. The pod may include a suction motor assembly cavity, a battery cavity, and a dust cup cavity. The suction motor assembly cavity and the battery cavity may be disposed on opposing sides of a vertical plane, wherein the vertical plane extends along a central longitudinal axis of the pod. The dust cup cavity may be disposed between the suction motor assembly cavity and the battery cavity such that at least a portion of the dust cup cavity is disposed on each side of the vertical plane.

Extraction cleaner

An extraction cleaner may include a cleaner body including a pump and a suction motor, a supply tank configured to be removably coupled to the cleaner body and configured to receive a first cleaning fluid, an additive tank configured to receive a second cleaning fluid, a recovery tank configured to be removably coupled to the cleaner body, and a cleaning tool including a fluid applicator and a cleaning assembly, the fluid applicator is configured to deliver one of the first cleaning fluid or a mixture of the first cleaning fluid and the second cleaning fluid to a surface to be cleaned and the cleaning assembly is configured to extract at least a portion of the delivered first cleaning fluid or at least a portion of the delivered mixture.

Upright surface treatment apparatus having removable pod

A reconfigurable surface treatment apparatus may include a wand and a pod removably coupled to the wand. The wand may have a first distal end that is configured to couple to a surface cleaning head and a second distal end that is configured to couple to a handle. The pod may include a suction motor assembly cavity, a battery cavity, and a dust cup cavity. The suction motor assembly cavity and the battery cavity may be disposed on opposing sides of a vertical plane, wherein the vertical plane extends along a central longitudinal axis of the pod. The dust cup cavity may be disposed between the suction motor assembly cavity and the battery cavity such that at least a portion of the dust cup cavity is disposed on each side of the vertical plane.

Cleaning head for a surface treatment apparatus having one or more stabilizers and surface treatment apparatus having the same

An example of a surface cleaning head may include a main body, a neck pivotally coupled to the main body, a stabilizer, and a linkage pivotally coupled to the main body and the stabilizer. The linkage may be configured to cause the stabilizer to transition between an extended position and a retracted position in response to a pivotal movement of the neck.

Hand carryable surface cleaning apparatus

A hand vacuum cleaner can include an air inlet conduit having an inlet conduit axis, a suction motor and fan assembly having a suction motor axis of rotation, and a cyclone unit comprising a cyclone chamber having a cyclone axis of rotation. The inlet conduit axis can be generally parallel to the cyclone axis and when the inlet conduit axis is horizontally disposed, the inlet conduit axis is positioned above the cyclone axis and a projection of the inlet conduit axis intersects the suction motor.

Accessories for a surface treatment apparatus