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04-01-2018 дата публикации

HAND CARRYABLE SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS

Номер: US20180000303A1
Автор: Conrad Nina, Conrad Wayne Ernest, Petersen Dave
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A surface cleaning apparatus has a cyclone chamber provided in an air flow path. The cyclone chamber has a screen assembly with an outlet section, a longitudinally spaced apart distal section and a longitudinally extending porous section. The outlet section includes a non-porous member extending longitudinally inwardly an outlet section length from an outlet end of the outlet section to a longitudinally inwardly positioned inlet end of the outlet section. The outlet end of the outlet section overlies a cyclone air outlet. The porous section extends longitudinally inwardly from an outlet end of the porous section that is located at the inlet end of the outlet section. The inlet end of the outlet section has a width in a direction transverse to the longitudinal direction that is greater than a width of the outlet end of the porous section in the transverse direction. 1. A surface cleaning apparatus comprising:(a) an air flow path extending from a dirty air inlet to a clean air outlet;(b) a suction motor provided in the air flow path; and,(c) a cyclone chamber provided in the air flow path, the cyclone chamber having a cyclone air inlet, a cyclone air outlet, an outlet end, a longitudinally spaced apart opposed end and a screen assembly, the cyclone air inlet having an outlet port that extends a cyclone outlet port length in the longitudinal direction, the cyclone air outlet is provided at the outlet end of the cyclone chamber,wherein the screen assembly comprises an outlet section, a longitudinally spaced apart distal section and a longitudinally extending porous section,and wherein the outlet section comprises a non-porous member extending longitudinally inwardly an outlet section length from an outlet end of the outlet section, which is located at the outlet end of the cyclone chamber, to a longitudinally inwardly positioned inlet end of the outlet section,and wherein the outlet end of the outlet section overlies the cyclone air outlet, the porous section extends ...

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Номер записи: 1
10-01-2019 дата публикации

HANDHELD SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS

Номер: US20190008346A1
Автор: Conrad Nina, Conrad Wayne Ernest, Petersen Dave
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A hand vacuum cleaner has an air flow path extending from a dirty air inlet to a clean air outlet. An air treatment member is positioned in the air flow path. A removable pre-motor filter assembly is positioned downstream of the air treatment member and upstream of a suction motor, the pre-motor filter assembly comprising a pre-motor filter and a filter support member, the filter support member having an outlet conduit wherein a terminal end of the outlet conduit extends at a first angle to a direction of air flow through the outlet conduit. 1. A surface cleaning apparatus comprising:(a) an air flow path extending from a dirty air inlet to a clean air outlet;(b) an air treatment member positioned in the air flow path; and(c) a removable pre-motor filter assembly positioned downstream of the air treatment member and upstream of a suction motor, the pre-motor filter assembly comprising a pre-motor filter and a filter support member, the filter support member having an outlet conduit wherein a terminal end of the outlet conduit extends at a first angle to a direction of air flow through the outlet conduit.2. The surface cleaning apparatus of wherein the pre-motor filter comprises a generally cylindrical filter having a hollow interior positioned about a body portion of the filter support member having an internal filter conduit claim 1 , wherein the outlet conduit is in air flow communication with the hollow interior via the internal filter conduit.3. The surface cleaning apparatus of wherein the outlet conduit is aligned with the hollow interior.4. The surface cleaning apparatus of wherein the body portion of the filter support member includes a porous portion located in the hollow interior and positioned between a downstream surface of the pre-motor filter and the internal filter conduit.5. The surface cleaning apparatus of wherein the hollow interior comprises a longitudinally extending passage having an outlet end from which the outlet conduit extends away and an ...

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Номер записи: 2
04-02-2021 дата публикации

Cyclone assembly for surface cleaning apparatus and a surface cleaning apparatus having same

Номер: US20210030224A1
Автор: Dave Petersen, Wayne Ernest Conrad
Принадлежит: Omachron Intellectual Property Inc

A vacuum cleaner has two cyclonic cleaning stages. The air outlet of the first cyclonic cleaning stage is located at the air inlet end of the second cyclonic cleaning stage. The axially opposed end of the second cyclonic cleaning stage is openable.

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Номер записи: 3
16-02-2017 дата публикации

SURFACE CLEANING HEAD

Номер: US20170042319A1
Автор: Conrad Nina, CONRAD Wayne, Petersen Dave
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A surface cleaning head is disclosed. The surface cleaning head includes a housing, a brush system, and a panel open detector. The brush system includes a brush and a brush drive member drivingly connected to the brush. The brush is moveably mounted in the brush chamber and removably from the brush chamber. A panel open detector is operatively connected to a brush interruption member and the brush interruption member is operatively connected to the brush system. When the panel open detector detects that a panel on the housing is opened, the brush interruption member interacts with the brush system to prevent the brush drive member driving the brush. 1) A surface cleaning head comprising:(a) a housing having a front end, a rear end, a brush chamber and an openable panel;(b) a brush system comprising a brush and a brush drive member drivingly connected to the brush, wherein the brush is moveably mounted in the brush chamber and removable from the brush chamber; and,(c) a panel open detector operatively connected to a brush interruption member and the brush interruption member is operatively connected to the brush system wherein when the panel open detector detects that the panel is opened, the brush interruption member interacts with the brush system to prevent the brush drive member driving the brush.2) The surface cleaning head of wherein the brush is rotatably mounted in the brush chamber.3) The surface cleaning head of wherein the panel is provided in an upper surface of the housing.4) The surface cleaning head of wherein the panel is removably mounted to the housing.5) The surface cleaning head of wherein the panel is moveably mounted with respect to the housing between an open position claim 3 , in which the brush is removable claim 3 , and a closed position.6) The surface cleaning head of wherein a front portion of the panel is moveably mounted to the housing and a rear portion of the panel is moveable upwardly to the open position.7) The surface cleaning head ...

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Номер записи: 4
01-03-2018 дата публикации

SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS

Номер: US20180055301A1
Автор: Conrad Nina, Conrad Wayne Ernest, Petersen Dave
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An upright surface cleaning apparatus may have a surface cleaning head with a central longitudinal axis extending between its front and rear ends. An upright section may be mounted to the surface cleaning head and may be moveable between a generally upright position and a rearwardly inclined in use position. The upright section may include an air treatment member assembly and a suction motor. The air treatment member assembly may include an air treatment member and a dirt collection region that is positioned laterally from the air treatment member. The suction motor may be positioned below at least one of the air treatment member and the dirt collection region. The first and second laterally opposed sides and one of the front side and the rear side of the air treatment member assembly may be generally rectangular in top plan view when the upright section is in the upright position. 1. An upright surface cleaning apparatus comprising:a) a surface cleaning head having a front end, a rear end, a central longitudinal axis extending between the front and rear ends, first and second laterally opposed sides, a dirty air inlet and a surface cleaning head air outlet;b) an upright section mounted to the surface cleaning head and moveable between a generally upright position and a rearwardly inclined in use position, the upright section comprising an air treatment member assembly and a suction motor; and,c) the air treatment member assembly having a longitudinally extending air treatment member assembly axis, first and second laterally opposed sides, a front side and a rear side, the air treatment member assembly comprising an air treatment member and a dirt collection region that is positioned laterally from the air treatment member,wherein the suction motor is positioned below at least one of the air treatment member and the dirt collection region,and wherein the first and second laterally opposed sides and one of the front side and the rear side of the air treatment member ...

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Номер записи: 5
01-03-2018 дата публикации

SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS

Номер: US20180055302A1
Автор: Conrad Nina, Conrad Wayne Ernest, Petersen Dave
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An upright surface cleaning apparatus comprises a surface cleaning head, an upright section and a rotatable mount. The upright section is moveably mounted to the surface cleaning head between a generally upright position and a rearwardly inclined in use position, the upright section has an air treatment member assembly, a push handle and a suction motor housing. The push handle has a longitudinally extending drive axis that extends through the air treatment member assembly and the suction motor housing. The rotatable mount rotatably mounts the upright section with respect to the surface cleaning head about an upright section axis wherein the rotatable mount underlies the upright section when the upright section is in the generally upright position. 1. An upright surface cleaning apparatus comprising:(a) a surface cleaning head having a front end, a rear end, rear wheels, a central longitudinal axis extending between the front and rear ends, first and second laterally opposed sides, a dirty air inlet and a surface cleaning head air outlet;(b) an upright section moveably mounted to the surface cleaning head between a generally upright position and a rearwardly inclined in use position, the upright section having a cleaning unit, and a push handle, the cleaning unit comprising an air treatment member assembly comprising an air treatment member and a suction motor housing having a suction motor therein and the push handle comprising a longitudinally extending member having a longitudinally extending drive axis and a hand grip portion provided at an upper end of the longitudinally extending member wherein the drive axis extends through the air treatment member assembly and the suction motor housing; and,(c) a rotatable mount rotatably mounting the upright section with respect to the surface cleaning head about an upright section axis wherein the rotatable mount underlies the upright section when the upright section is in the generally upright position.2. The upright ...

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Номер записи: 6
01-03-2018 дата публикации

SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS

Номер: US20180055304A1
Автор: Conrad Nina, Conrad Wayne Ernest, Petersen Dave
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A low profile upright surface cleaning apparatus comprises an air flow duct which has a length in a lateral direction that is transverse to the central longitudinal axis (front to back) of the surface cleaning head that is greater than a depth of the air flow duct in a direction of the central longitudinal axis. 1. An upright surface cleaning apparatus comprising:(a) a surface cleaning head having a front end, a rear end, rear wheels having a diameter, a central longitudinal axis extending between the front and rear ends, first and second laterally opposed sides, a dirty air inlet and a surface cleaning head air outlet; and,(b) an upright section moveably mounted to the surface cleaning head between a generally upright position and a rearwardly inclined in use position, the upright section comprising an air treatment member assembly comprising an air treatment member, a suction motor and an air flow duct, wherein the upright section has a motor receiving portion housing the suction motor and a lateral portion laterally spaced from the motor receiving portion and the air flow duct is positioned laterally from the motor receiving portion,wherein the air flow duct has a length in a lateral direction that is transverse to the central longitudinal axis that is greater than a depth of the air flow duct in a direction of the central longitudinal axis.2. The upright surface cleaning apparatus of wherein the length of the up flow duct is more than twice the depth of the up flow duct.3. The upright surface cleaning apparatus of wherein the up flow duct is rectangular or ovaloid in cross-section.4. The upright surface cleaning apparatus of wherein the air flow duct comprises an up flow duct.5. The upright surface cleaning apparatus of wherein the motor receiving portion that has a depth in a direction of the central longitudinal axis that is greater than a depth in a direction of the central longitudinal axis of the lateral portion and the air flow duct is provided in front or ...

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Номер записи: 7
01-03-2018 дата публикации

SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS

Номер: US20180055305A1
Автор: Conrad Nina, Conrad Wayne Ernest, Petersen Dave
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A low profile upright surface cleaning apparatus has an upright section which includes an air treatment member and a dirt collection region that is positioned laterally from the air treatment member wherein at least 60% of the volume is positioned laterally from the cyclone and/or on only one side of the air treatment member. 1. An upright surface cleaning apparatus comprising:a) a surface cleaning head having a front end, a rear end, a central longitudinal axis extending between the front and rear ends, first and second laterally opposed sides, a dirty air inlet and a surface cleaning head air outlet; and,b) an upright section moveably mounted to the surface cleaning head between a generally upright position and a rearwardly inclined in use position, the upright section comprising a cyclone bin assembly comprising a cyclone chamber and at least one dirt collection chamber exterior to the cyclone, wherein the dirt collection chamber has a volume and at least 60% of the volume is positioned laterally from the cyclone.2. The upright surface cleaning apparatus of wherein the cyclone chamber has a laterally directed dirt outlet.3. The upright surface cleaning apparatus of wherein the laterally directed dirt outlet comprises a laterally positioned opening in a sidewall of the cyclone chamber.4. The upright surface cleaning apparatus of wherein the cyclone chamber has first and second lateral sides and the at least one dirt collection chamber is provided on only the first lateral side of the cyclone chamber.5. The upright surface cleaning apparatus of wherein the cyclone bin assembly has first and second lateral sides and the cyclone chamber is provided on the first lateral side of the cyclone bin assembly and the at least one dirt collection chamber is provided on the second lateral side of the cyclone bin assembly.6. The upright surface cleaning apparatus of wherein the cyclone chamber has first and second lateral sides and a first dirt collection chamber is provided on ...

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Номер записи: 8
01-03-2018 дата публикации

SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS

Номер: US20180055306A1
Автор: Conrad Nina, Conrad Wayne Ernest, Petersen Dave
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An upright surface cleaning apparatus has a surface cleaning head, a cleaning unit moveably mounted to the surface cleaning head between a generally upright position and a rearwardly inclined in use position and a push handle. The cleaning unit comprises a support structure and an air treatment member assembly, wherein the support structure is positioned rearward of a front face of the air treatment member assembly when the cleaning unit is in the generally upright position. The push handle comprises a longitudinally extending member and is mounted to the support structure and a portion of the air treatment member assembly extends rearward of the longitudinally extending member when the cleaning unit is in the generally upright position. 1. An upright surface cleaning apparatus comprising:(a) a surface cleaning head having a front end, a rear end, a central longitudinal axis extending between the front and rear ends, first and second laterally opposed sides, a dirty air inlet and a surface cleaning head air outlet;(b) a cleaning unit moveably mounted to the surface cleaning head between a generally upright position and a rearwardly inclined in use position, the cleaning unit comprising a support structure and an air treatment member assembly comprising an air treatment member, wherein the support structure is positioned rearward of a front face of the air treatment member assembly when the cleaning unit is in the generally upright position; and,(c) a push handle comprising a longitudinally extending member having a longitudinally extending drive axis and a hand grip portion provided at an upper end of the longitudinally extending member wherein a lower end of the longitudinally extending member is mounted to the support structure and a portion of the air treatment member assembly extends rearward of the longitudinally extending member when the cleaning unit is in the generally upright position.2. The upright surface cleaning apparatus of wherein a portion of the air ...

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Номер записи: 9
01-03-2018 дата публикации

SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS

Номер: US20180055307A1
Автор: Conrad Nina, Conrad Wayne Ernest, Petersen Dave
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A low profile upright surface cleaning apparatus comprises a surface cleaning head and an upright section moveably mounted to the surface cleaning head. The upright section comprises an air treatment member and a suction motor. Each lateral side of the upright section has a clean air outlet and post-motor porous filter media located upstream of the clean air outlet. 1. An upright surface cleaning apparatus comprising:a) a surface cleaning head having a front end, a rear end, a central longitudinal axis extending between the front and rear ends, first and second laterally opposed sides, a dirty air inlet and a surface cleaning head air outlet; and,b) an upright section moveably mounted to the surface cleaning head between a generally upright position and a rearwardly inclined in use position, the upright section comprising first and second lateral opposed sides, an air treatment member assembly comprising an air treatment member and a suction motor having first and second lateral sides, each lateral side of the upright section having a clean air outlet and a post-motor porous filter media located upstream of the clean air outlet.2. The upright surface cleaning apparatus of wherein the post-motor porous filter media is provided on each lateral side of the suction motor.3. The upright surface cleaning apparatus of wherein the post-motor porous filter media is positioned opposed to and facing each of the lateral sides of the suction motor.4. The upright surface cleaning apparatus of wherein the suction motor is positioned below the air treatment member.5. The upright surface cleaning apparatus of wherein the clean air outlets are provided in a lower portion of the upright section.6. The upright surface cleaning apparatus of wherein the post-motor porous filter media is positioned below the suction motor.7. The upright surface cleaning apparatus of wherein the upper section has a width in a direction transverse to the central longitudinal axis that is more than twice a ...

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Номер записи: 10
01-03-2018 дата публикации

SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS

Номер: US20180055308A1
Автор: Conrad Nina, Conrad Wayne Ernest, Petersen Dave
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An upright surface cleaning apparatus comprises a surface cleaning head and a cleaning unit moveably mounted to the surface cleaning head between a generally upright position and a rearwardly inclined in use position, and a telescoping push handle. The cleaning unit comprises an air treatment member assembly comprising an air treatment member and a suction motor. The telescoping push handle comprises upper and lower telescoping longitudinally extending members which are reconfigurable between a retracted position and a first extended position, the lower telescoping longitudinally extending member having a first pivot joint wherein the first pivot joint is non-rotationally locked when the push handle is in the retracted position and the upper telescoping longitudinally extending member is pivotal about the first pivot joint when the push handle is in the first extended position. 2. The upright surface cleaning apparatus of wherein the upper telescoping longitudinally extending member has a first abutment member and the first pivot joint has a first pivot joint abutment member and the abutment members prevent rotation of the upper telescoping longitudinally extending member when the push handle is in the retracted position.3. The upright surface cleaning apparatus of wherein the upper telescoping longitudinally extending member further comprises a longitudinally extending drive shaft and the first abutment member comprises a portion of the outer surface of the drive shaft whereby the portion of the outer surface is exterior to the first pivot joint when the push handle is in the first extended position.4. The upright surface cleaning apparatus of wherein the upper telescoping longitudinally extending member extends through the first pivot joint when the push handle is in the retracted position.5. The upright surface cleaning apparatus of wherein the upper telescoping longitudinally extending member is slideably receivable in the lower telescoping longitudinally ...

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Номер записи: 11
01-03-2018 дата публикации

SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS

Номер: US20180055309A1
Автор: Conrad Nina, Conrad Wayne Ernest, Petersen Dave
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An upright surface cleaning apparatus comprises a surface cleaning head a cleaning unit moveably mounted to the surface cleaning head between a generally upright position and a rearwardly inclined in use position, a push handle and an above floor cleaning assembly. The above floor cleaning assembly comprises a flexible conduit having an inlet end and an outlet end, wherein in a floor cleaning mode the above floor cleaning assembly is positioned between a front transverse plane that extends transverse to the central longitudinal axis of the surface cleaning head and is located at the front side of the cleaning unit and a rear transverse plane that extends transverse to the central longitudinal axis and is located at the rear side of the cleaning unit. 120.-. (canceled)21. An upright surface cleaning apparatus comprising:(a) a surface cleaning head having a front end, a rear end, rear wheels, a central longitudinal axis extending between the front and rear ends, first and second laterally opposed sides, a dirty air inlet and a surface cleaning head air outlet;(b) a cleaning unit moveably mounted to the surface cleaning head between a generally upright position and a rearwardly inclined in use position, the cleaning unit comprising an air treatment member assembly comprising an air treatment member and a suction motor therein, the cleaning unit having an upper end, a front side and a rear side and first and second opposed lateral sides;(c) a push handle comprising a longitudinally extending member having a longitudinally extending drive axis and a hand grip portion; and,(d) an above floor cleaning assembly comprising a flexible conduit having an inlet end and an outlet end, wherein in a floor cleaning mode the above floor cleaning assembly is positioned between a front transverse plane that extends transverse to the central longitudinal axis and is located at the front side of the cleaning unit and a rear transverse plane that extends transverse to the central ...

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Номер записи: 12
01-03-2018 дата публикации

SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS

Номер: US20180055310A1
Автор: Conrad Nina, Conrad Wayne Ernest, Petersen Dave
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An upright surface cleaning apparatus comprises a surface cleaning and an upright section moveably mounted to the surface cleaning head between a generally upright position and a rearwardly inclined in use position. The upright section comprising a cleaning unit comprising a carry handle wherein the carry handle extends in a direction transverse to the central longitudinal axis of the surface cleaning head and wherein the carry handle has a hand grip portion that has a length in the transverse direction that is greater than a depth of the cleaning unit in a direction of the central longitudinal axis. 2. The upright surface cleaning apparatus of wherein the carry handle is provided on the upper end of the air treatment member assembly.3. The upright surface cleaning apparatus of wherein the carry handle overlies the upper end of the air treatment member assembly.4. The upright surface cleaning apparatus of wherein the carry handle is positioned between the front and rear sides of the air treatment member assembly.5. The upright surface cleaning apparatus of wherein the air treatment member assembly is removable from the upright section.6. The upright surface cleaning apparatus of wherein the cleaning unit further comprises a suction motor housing and the air treatment member assembly is removably mounted to an upper end of the suction motor housing.7. The upright surface cleaning apparatus of further comprising a push handle comprising a longitudinally extending member having a longitudinally extending drive axis and a hand grip portion provided at an upper end of the longitudinally extending member claim 1 , a lower end of the longitudinally extending member is pivotally mounted to the cleaning unit by a pivot joint wherein the pivot joint is located above the carry handle when the cleaning unit is in the upright position.8. The upright surface cleaning apparatus of wherein the longitudinally extending member is positioned between the front and rear sides of the air ...

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Номер записи: 13
01-03-2018 дата публикации

SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS

Номер: US20180055311A1
Автор: Conrad Nina, Conrad Wayne Ernest, Petersen Dave
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An upright surface cleaning apparatus comprises a surface cleaning head, a cleaning unit moveably mounted to the surface cleaning head between a generally upright position and a rearwardly inclined in use position, a push handle and an above floor cleaning assembly. The cleaning unit comprises an air treatment member and the push handle is rotatably mounted with respect to the cleaning unit. The above floor cleaning assembly comprises a flexible conduit having an inlet end and an outlet end, wherein in a floor cleaning mode a first portion of the flexible conduit having the outlet end is located on the second lateral side of the air treatment member and a second transverse portion of the flexible conduit extends from the second lateral side of the air treatment member over the upper end of the air treatment member to the first lateral side of the air treatment member wherein the second transverse portion is vertically spaced from the rotational joint. 1. An upright surface cleaning apparatus comprising:(a) a surface cleaning head having a front end, a rear end, a central longitudinal axis extending between the front and rear ends, first and second laterally opposed sides, a dirty air inlet and a surface cleaning head air outlet;(b) a cleaning unit moveably mounted to the surface cleaning head between a generally upright position and a rearwardly inclined in use position, the cleaning unit comprising an air treatment member assembly, comprising an air treatment member, and a suction motor, the air treatment member having an upper end, a front side and a rear side and first and second opposed lateral sides;(c) a push handle comprising a first longitudinally extending member having a longitudinally extending drive axis and a hand grip portion provided at an upper end of the longitudinally extending member, a lower end of the longitudinally extending member is rotatably mounted with respect to the cleaning unit about a rotational joint located above the air treatment ...

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Номер записи: 14
28-02-2019 дата публикации

Cyclone assembly for surface cleaning apparatus and a surface cleaning apparatus having same

Номер: US20190059671A1
Автор: Dave Petersen, Wayne Ernest Conrad
Принадлежит: Omachron Intellectual Property Inc

A cyclone assembly for a surface cleaning apparatus has a first cyclonic cleaning stage having a first end moveable between a closed position in which a first stage cyclone chamber and a first stage dirt collection chamber are closed and an open position in which the first stage cyclone chamber and the first stage dirt collection chamber are open, and a second cyclonic cleaning stage having a second end moveable between a closed position in which a plurality of second stage cyclone chambers and at least one second stage dirt collection chamber are closed and an open position in which the second stage cyclone chambers and the second stage dirt collection chamber are open.

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Номер записи: 15
21-03-2019 дата публикации

SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS

Номер: US20190082903A1
Автор: Burke Brian Christopher, Conrad Nina, Conrad Wayne Ernest, INNES Daniel, Petersen Dave, UDY Adam
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A surface cleaning apparatus, such as an extractor, has a liquid delivery system operable to alternately deliver a carpet cleaning solution and a hard floor cleaning solution. 1. A surface cleaning apparatus comprising:a) a liquid delivery system operable to alternately deliver a carpet cleaning solution and a hard floor cleaning solution; and,b) an actuator operably connected to the cleaning solution delivery system wherein, in a hard floor cleaning actuation mode, the cleaning solution delivery system delivers the hard floor cleaning solution to at least one delivery nozzle and in a carpet cleaning actuation mode, the cleaning solution delivery system delivers the carpet cleaning solution to the at least one delivery nozzle.2. The surface cleaning apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the actuator is manually operated by a user.3. The surface cleaning apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the actuator comprises a detector operable to determine a surface that is being cleaned.4. The surface cleaning apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the liquid delivery system further comprises a carpet cleaning solution reservoir and a hard floor cleaning solution reservoir.5. The surface cleaning apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the liquid delivery system further comprises a carpet cleaning solution delivery line extending from the carpet cleaning solution reservoir to the at least one delivery nozzle and a hard floor cleaning solution delivery line extending from the hard floor solution reservoir to the at least one delivery nozzle.6. The surface cleaning apparatus of claim 5 , wherein the at least one delivery nozzle comprises at least one hard floor delivery nozzle and at least one carpet delivery nozzle and the carpet cleaning solution delivery line extends from the carpet cleaning solution reservoir to the at least one carpet delivery nozzle and the hard floor cleaning solution delivery line extend from the hard floor solution reservoir to the at least one hard floor delivery nozzle.7. The ...

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Номер записи: 16
21-03-2019 дата публикации

SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS

Номер: US20190082919A1
Автор: Conrad Wayne Ernest, INNES Daniel, Meyer Daniel, Petersen Dave, UDY Adam
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A surface cleaning head comprises a front hard floor cleaning brush and a rotatable carpet cleaning brush positioned rearward of the front hard floor cleaning brush, wherein the front hard floor cleaning brush extends to the hard surface floor when the surface cleaning head is positioned on the hard surface floor, and wherein the front hard floor cleaning brush engages at least a portion of an inner surface of a forward portion of the brush chamber 1. A surface cleaning head comprising:a) a body having a front end having a dirty fluid inlet, a rear end and a brush chamber;b) a front hard floor cleaning brush and a rotatable carpet cleaning brush positioned rearward of the front hard floor cleaning brush, each brush having a generally horizontally extending axis of rotation when the surface cleaning head is positioned on a generally horizontal floor;c) a debriding member which engages an upper rearward portion of the front hard floor cleaning brush; and,d) the front end having a front wall which extends to a position spaced at least 0.25″ above a hard surface floor when the surface cleaning head is positioned on the hard surface floor,wherein the front hard floor cleaning brush extends to the hard surface floor when the surface cleaning head is positioned on the hard surface floor, andwherein the front hard floor cleaning brush engages at least a portion of an inner surface of a forward portion of the brush chamber.2. The surface cleaning head of claim 1 , wherein engagement of the front hard floor cleaning brush with the inner portion of the brush chamber essentially inhibits air travelling upwardly over the brush into the brush chamber.3. The surface cleaning head of claim 1 , wherein the front wall extends to a position spaced between 0.25″ and 1.5″ above a hard surface floor when the surface cleaning head is positioned on the hard surface floor.4. The surface cleaning head of claim 1 , wherein the front wall extends to a position spaced between 0.5″ and 1.25″ ...

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Номер записи: 17
21-03-2019 дата публикации

SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS

Номер: US20190082922A1
Автор: Conrad Nina, Conrad Wayne Ernest, INNES Daniel, Petersen Dave
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An upright surface cleaning apparatus such as an extractor has an upright section moveably mounted to a surface cleaning head. The upright section comprises a first stage liquid separator and a second stage cyclone separator, wherein the cyclone separator is positioned above and downstream from the first stage liquid separator when the upright section is in the storage position. 1. A surface cleaning apparatus comprising:a) a surface cleaning head having a front end having a dirty fluid inlet; and,b) an upright section moveably mounted to the surface cleaning head, the upright section moveable between an upright storage position and a reclined surface cleaning position, the upright section comprising a front side, a rear side, a first stage liquid separator having a liquid separator fluid inlet downstream from the dirty fluid inlet and a liquid separator fluid outlet, a second stage cyclone separator comprising a cyclone chamber having a cyclone chamber fluid inlet and a cyclone chamber fluid outlet and a suction motor downstream from the second stage cyclone separator, the suction motor having a suction motor inlet end, wherein the cyclone separator is positioned above and downstream from the first stage liquid separator when the upright section is in the storage position.2. The surface cleaning apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first stage liquid separator comprises a momentum separator.3. The surface cleaning apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the suction motor is positioned above the cyclone separator.4. The surface cleaning apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the liquid separator fluid outlet is positioned at an upper end of the liquid separator and the cyclone chamber fluid outlet is positioned at an upper end of the cyclone chamber and the suction motor inlet end faces towards the cyclone chamber fluid outlet.5. The surface cleaning apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the liquid separator fluid inlet is provided in a lower surface of the liquid separator.6. The surface ...

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Номер записи: 18
21-03-2019 дата публикации

Surface cleaning apparatus

Номер: US20190082923A1
Автор: Dave Petersen, Wayne Ernest Conrad
Принадлежит: Omachron Intellectual Property Inc

A surface cleaning apparatus such as an extractor has a solid and liquid separation stage comprising a combined solid and liquid separator having a separated element outlet and, a solid and liquid collection chamber in communication with the separated element outlet. The solid and liquid separation chamber includes a screen provided therein, when the surface cleaning apparatus is in a floor cleaning orientation, the solid and liquid collection chamber has a lower region comprising a liquid collection region whereby, in operation, liquid passes through the screen and solid material collects on the screen.

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Номер записи: 19
21-03-2019 дата публикации

SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS

Номер: US20190082925A1
Автор: Conrad Wayne Ernest, INNES Daniel, Petersen Dave, UDY Adam
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A surface cleaning apparatus has a surface cleaning head having a hard floor cleaning brush and a carpet cleaning brush, wherein the surface cleaning apparatus is operable in a hard floor cleaning configuration in which a liquid is delivered from at least one nozzle to the soft brush bar, and the surface cleaning apparatus is operable in a carpet cleaning configuration in which a liquid is delivered from at least one nozzle to the carpet cleaning brush. 1. A surface cleaning apparatus comprising:a) a surface cleaning head having a hard floor cleaning brush and a carpet cleaning brush; and,b) a liquid delivery system comprising at least one spray nozzle that delivers at least one liquid,wherein the surface cleaning apparatus is operable in a hard floor cleaning configuration in which the liquid is delivered from the at least one nozzle to the soft brush bar, and in a carpet cleaning configuration in which the liquid is delivered from the at least one nozzle to the carpet cleaning brush.2. The surface cleaning apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the at least one spray nozzle comprises at least one first nozzle that delivers the liquid to the hard floor cleaning brush and at least one second nozzle that delivers the liquid to the carpet cleaning brush.3. The surface cleaning apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the liquid comprises a hard floor cleaning solution and a carpet cleaning solution claim 2 , wherein the at least one first nozzle delivers the hard floor cleaning solution to the hard floor cleaning brush and the at least one second nozzle delivers the carpet cleaning solution to the carpet cleaning brush.4. The surface cleaning apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the at least one first nozzle is positioned to deliver the hard floor cleaning solution to the hard floor cleaning brush and the at least one second nozzle is positioned to deliver the carpet cleaning solution to the carpet cleaning brush.5. The surface cleaning apparatus of claim 2 , further comprising an actuator ...

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Номер записи: 20
12-05-2022 дата публикации

COMBINATION TOASTER AND PIZZA OVEN

Номер: US20220142404A1
Автор: Conrad Nina, Conrad Wayne Ernest, Petersen Dave
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A portable combination toaster and pizza oven is operable as a toaster when the cooking appliance is in a vertical orientation and as a pizza oven with a closeable door when the cooking appliance is in a horizontal orientation. 1. A portable combination toaster and pizza oven comprising:(a) a housing defining a cooking chamber therein, the cooking chamber having an opening through which food is insertable into the cooking chamber;(b) the housing is removably positionable on a horizontal countertop and, when positioned on the horizontal countertop, the housing is rotatable between a vertical orientation wherein the opening is provided in an upper end of the combination toaster and pizza oven such that the combination toaster and pizza oven is configured as a top loading toaster, and a horizontal orientation wherein the opening is provided at a front end of the combination toaster and pizza oven such that the combination toaster and pizza oven is configured as a front loading oven; and,(c) an openable wall that is positionable in an open position wherein a user has access to insert food into the cooking chamber and in a closed position wherein the openable wall closes the cooking chamber whereby heat is retained within the cooking chamber.2. The portable combination toaster and pizza oven of wherein the openable wall is a door.3. The portable combination toaster and pizza oven of wherein the openable wall covers the front of the opening when the combination toaster and pizza oven is positioned on the horizontal counter top and is in the horizontal orientation.4. The portable combination toaster and pizza oven of wherein at least a portion of the openable wall is substantially transparent.5. The portable combination toaster and pizza oven of wherein the openable wall is pivotally mounted to the housing.6. The portable combination toaster and pizza oven of claim 5 , wherein claim 5 , when the combination toaster and pizza oven is positioned on the horizontal counter top ...

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Номер записи: 21
28-03-2019 дата публикации

CYCLONE ASSEMBLY FOR SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS AND A SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS HAVING SAME

Номер: US20190090708A1
Автор: Conrad Wayne Ernest, Petersen Dave
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A cyclone assembly for a surface cleaning apparatus has an openable lower end, a first cyclonic cleaning stage, a second cyclonic cleaning stage, and an airflow passage from the first cyclonic cleaning stage to the second cyclonic cleaning stage. The lower end is moveable to an open position in which at least a portion of the air flow passage is opened. 120.-. (canceled)21. A cyclone assembly for a surface cleaning apparatus comprising:(a) an openable upper end moveable between a closed position and an open position;(b) an openable lower end moveable between a closed position and an open position;(c) a first cyclonic cleaning stage comprising at least one first stage cyclone, each first stage cyclone having a first stage cyclone chamber;(d) a second cyclonic cleaning stage downstream from the first cyclonic cleaning stage and comprising a plurality of second stage cyclones in parallel and at least one second stage dirt collection region, each of the plurality of second stage cyclones having a second stage cyclone chamber, wherein the at least one second stage dirt collection region is external to the second stage cyclone chambers; and,(e) an air flow passage from the first cyclonic cleaning stage to the second cyclonic cleaning stage,wherein, when the lower end is in the open position, at least a portion of the air flow passage is opened whereby dirt is emptyable from the portion of the air flow passage, andwherein, when the upper end is in the open position, the at least one first stage cyclone chamber, the second stage cyclone chambers and the at least one second stage second stage dirt collection region are opened whereby separated dirt is emptyable from the at least one first stage cyclone chamber, the second stage cyclone chambers and the at least one second stage dirt collection region.221. The cyclone assembly of claim further comprising at least one first stage dirt collection region that is external to the at least one first stage cyclone chamber wherein , ...

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Номер записи: 22
26-03-2020 дата публикации

Cyclone assembly for surface cleaning apparatus and a surface cleaning apparatus having same

Номер: US20200093338A1
Автор: Dave Petersen, Wayne Ernest Conrad
Принадлежит: Omachron Intellectual Property Inc

A cyclone assembly for a surface cleaning apparatus has a first cyclonic cleaning stage and a second cyclonic cleaning stage downstream from the first cyclonic cleaning stage. The second cyclonic cleaning stage has more air inlets than the first cyclonic cleaning stage. The second cyclonic cleaning stage has a second stage air inlet cross-sectional area in a direction transverse to a direction of air flow entering the second stage cyclone chamber that is 1.1-2 times larger than a first stage air inlet cross-sectional area in a direction transverse to a direction of air flow entering the first stage cyclone chamber.

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Номер записи: 23
02-06-2022 дата публикации

HAND CARRYABLE SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS

Номер: US20220167806A1
Автор: Conrad Nina, Conrad Wayne Ernest, Petersen Dave
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A hand vacuum cleaner has a dual first stage cyclones. 1. A hand vacuum cleaner having a front end , a rear end , an upper end , a lower end and a handle , the hand vacuum cleaner comprising:(a) an air flow passage extending from a first dirty air inlet to a clean air outlet;(b) a first cyclonic cleaning stage downstream of the dirty air inlet, the first cyclonic cleaning stage comprising first and second cyclones in parallel, each of the first and second cyclones having a cyclone air inlet, a cyclone air outlet, and a cyclone axis of rotation;(c) a pre-motor filter downstream from the first cyclonic cleaning stage; and,(d) a suction motor and fan assembly downstream of the pre-motor filter, the suction motor and fan assembly having a central axis of rotation,wherein, in operation, the cyclones of the first cyclonic cleaning stage are first air treatment chambers which treat air that enters the air flow passage.2. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein the air flow passage comprises an inlet conduit extend from the first dirty air inlet to an inlet conduit outlet end and an inlet manifold that extends from the inlet conduit outlet end to the cyclone air inlets.3. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein the cyclone axis of rotation are laterally spaced apart and the cyclone air inlets are on opposed lateral sides of the cyclones.4. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein the air flow passage comprises a second dirty air inlet claim 1 , the first dirty air inlet is in air flow communication with the first cyclone and the second dirty air inlet is in air flow communication with the second cyclone.5. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein the handle is a pistol grip handle and when the hand vacuum cleaner is oriented with the pistol grip handle extending upwardly and forwardly claim 1 , the cyclone axis of rotation extend generally horizontally.6. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein the cyclone axis of rotation are laterally spaced apart.7. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein the first ...

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Номер записи: 24
11-04-2019 дата публикации

CYCLONE ASSEMBLY FOR SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS AND A SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS HAVING SAME

Номер: US20190104903A9
Автор: Conrad Wayne Ernest, Petersen Dave
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A cyclone assembly for a surface cleaning apparatus has a first cyclonic cleaning stage and a second cyclonic cleaning stage downstream from the first cyclonic cleaning stage. The first cyclonic cleaning stage has a first cyclonic stage air outlet and the second cyclonic cleaning stage has a plurality of second cyclonic stage cyclone air inlets and a second cyclonic stage air inlet end. The first cyclonic cleaning stage air outlet communicates directly with an annular flow region that extends around the second stage air inlet end of the second cyclonic stage. 1. A cyclone assembly for a surface cleaning apparatus comprising:(a) a first cyclonic cleaning stage comprising a first stage cyclone having a first stage cyclone chamber, a first stage cyclone axis, a first cyclonic stage air inlet, a first cyclonic stage air outlet and a first cyclonic stage air outlet end;(b) a second cyclonic cleaning stage downstream from the first cyclonic cleaning stage and comprising a second stage cyclone having a second stage cyclone chamber, a second stage cyclone axis, a plurality of second cyclonic stage cyclone air inlets, and a second cyclonic stage air inlet end; and,(c) an annular flow region extending around the second stage air inlet end,wherein the first cyclonic cleaning stage air outlet communicates directly with the annular flow region.2. The cyclone assembly of wherein the first cyclonic stage air outlet faces the second cyclonic stage cyclone air inlet end.3. The cyclone assembly of wherein the annular flow region extends axially and has first and second axially spaced apart ends and the first cyclonic stage air outlet faces the first axially spaced apart end.4. The cyclone assembly of wherein a header is axially located between the first cyclonic stage air outlet and the first axially spaced apart end.5. The cyclone assembly of wherein the header overlies the first axially spaced apart end.6. The cyclone assembly of wherein the first stage cyclone axis and the second ...

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Номер записи: 25
28-08-2014 дата публикации

SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS

Номер: US20140237765A1
Автор: Conrad Nina, Conrad Wayne Ernest, Petersen Dave, Wajda Tom
Принадлежит: G.B.D. CORP.

A surface cleaning apparatus is provided wherein at least one of an upstream air plenum that is positioned upstream of the pre-motor filter, and a downstream air plenum that is positioned downstream of the pre-motor filter comprises an end wall spaced from the pre-motor filter and comprises a first portion having an air flow port and a second portion proximate the outer perimeter of the pre-motor filter, wherein the first portion and the second portion meet at a first juncture that extends at an angle to the first portion and the second portion. 1. A surface cleaning apparatus comprising(a) a body housing a suction motor;(b) a cyclone bin assembly comprising at least one cyclone;(c) an air flow path extending from a dirty air inlet to a clean air outlet and including the suction motor and a cyclone bin assembly;(d) a pre-motor filter having an outer perimeter and positioned in the air flow path between the at least one cyclone and the suction motor; and,(e) at least one of an upstream air plenum that is positioned upstream of the pre-motor filter and a downstream air plenum that is positioned downstream of the pre-motor filter wherein at least one of the upstream and the downstream air plenum comprises an end wall spaced from the pre-motor filter and comprising a first portion having an air flow port and a second portion proximate the outer perimeter of the pre-motor filter, wherein the first portion and the second portion meet at a first juncture that extends at an angle to the first portion and the second portion.2. The surface cleaning apparatus of wherein the first portion extends generally laterally and has an outer end and an inner end proximate the air flow port.3. The surface cleaning apparatus of wherein the portion between the inner and outer ends is generally straight.4. The surface cleaning apparatus of wherein the outer end is closer to the pre-motor filter then the inner end.5. The surface cleaning apparatus of wherein the first juncture is rounded.6. ...

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Номер записи: 26
23-06-2016 дата публикации

ALL IN THE HEAD SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS

Номер: US20160174795A1
Автор: Chen Roger, Conrad Wayne Ernest, Hutchinson Peter, Petersen Dave, Thorne Jason B., Xu Barry, Xu Robert
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An all in the head surface cleaning apparatus may have a surface cleaning head including a front end, a rear end, first and second laterally opposed sidewalls. The surface cleaning head may include a cyclone assembly comprising a cyclone chamber and a dirt collection chamber. The cyclone chamber may have a longitudinal cyclone axis, a cyclone assembly air inlet port and a cyclone assembly air outlet port. The cyclone assembly may be moveable from a cleaning position to a cyclone assembly removal position. The surface cleaning head may include a biasing member biasing the cyclone assembly away from the cleaning position, and a suction motor having a suction motor air inlet and a suction motor axis. The apparatus may include an upper portion moveably mounted to the surface cleaning head between a storage position and a floor cleaning position, the upper portion comprising a drive handle. 1. An all in the head surface cleaning apparatus comprising a surface cleaning head , the surface cleaning head comprising: (i) a front end, a rear end, first and second laterally opposed sidewalls;', '(ii) a cyclone assembly comprising a cyclone chamber and a dirt collection chamber, the cyclone chamber having a longitudinal cyclone axis, a cyclone assembly air inlet port and a cyclone assembly air outlet port, wherein the cyclone assembly is moveable from a cleaning position to a cyclone assembly removal position;', '(iii) a biasing member biasing the cyclone assembly away from the cleaning position; and,', '(iv) a suction motor having a suction motor air inlet and a suction motor axis; and, '(a) a surface cleaning head comprising(b) an upper portion moveably mounted to the surface cleaning head between a storage position and a floor cleaning position, the upper portion comprising a drive handle.2. The apparatus of wherein the cyclone assembly is rotatably moveable from the cleaning position to the removal position.3. The apparatus of wherein the cyclone assembly is pivotally ...

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Номер записи: 27
23-06-2016 дата публикации

ALL IN THE HEAD SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS

Номер: US20160174798A1
Автор: Chen Roger, Conrad Wayne Ernest, Hutchinson Peter, Petersen Dave, Thorne Jason B., Xu Barry, Xu Robert
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An all in the head surface cleaning apparatus includes a surface cleaning head having a lower surface having a dirty air inlet. The surface cleaning head may include a brush motor drivingly connected to a movable brushing member having a brush motor axis. The surface cleaning head may include a cyclone comprising a cyclone chamber having a longitudinal cyclone axis. The surface cleaning head may include a suction motor having a first end, a second end and a suction motor axis extending between the first and second ends. The surface cleaning head may include a bleed valve having an inlet end, an outlet end and a body extending between the inlet and outlet ends. The body may have a bleed valve axis. The bleed valve axis may be generally parallel to at least one of the cyclone chamber axis, the suction motor axis and the brush motor axis. 1. An all in the head surface cleaning apparatus comprising: (i) a front end, a rear end, first and second laterally opposed sidewalls and a lower surface having a dirty air inlet;', '(ii) a brush motor drivingly connected to a movable brushing member, the brush motor having a brush motor axis;', '(iii) a cyclone comprising a cyclone chamber, the cyclone chamber having a longitudinal cyclone axis;', '(iv) a suction motor having a first end, a second end and a suction motor axis extending between the first and second ends; and,', '(v) a bleed valve having an inlet end, an outlet end and a body extending between the inlet and outlet ends, the body having a bleed valve axis,, '(a) a surface cleaning head comprisingwherein the bleed valve axis is generally parallel to at least one of the cyclone chamber axis, the suction motor axis and the brush motor axis; and(b) an upper portion movably mounted to the surface cleaning head between a storage position and a floor cleaning position, the upper portion comprising a drive handle.2. The apparatus of wherein the bleed valve axis is generally parallel to at least two of the cyclone chamber axis ...

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Номер записи: 28
23-06-2016 дата публикации

ALL IN THE HEAD SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS

Номер: US20160174799A1
Автор: Chen Roger, Conrad Wayne Ernest, Hutchinson Peter, Petersen Dave, Thorne Jason B., Xu Barry, Xu Robert
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A surface cleaning head has a cyclone assembly with a cyclone assembly air inlet port and a cyclone assembly air outlet port, a first air flow path extending from a dirty air inlet to the cyclone assembly air inlet port, and a second air flow path extending from the cyclone assembly air outlet port to a suction motor air inlet. The cyclone assembly moveable from a cleaning position in which the cyclone assembly air inlet port is in communication with an outlet port of the first air flow path and cyclone assembly air outlet port is in communication with an inlet port of the second air flow path to a removal position in which the cyclone assembly air inlet port is spaced from the outlet port of the first air flow path and cyclone assembly air outlet port is spaced from the inlet port of the second air flow path. 1. An all in the head surface cleaning apparatus comprising: (i) a front end, a rear end, first and second laterally opposed sidewalls;', '(ii) a cyclone assembly comprising a cyclone chamber, the cyclone chamber having a longitudinal cyclone axis, a cyclone assembly air inlet having a direction of flow and a port and a cyclone assembly air outlet having a direction of flow and a port;', '(iii) a first air flow path extending from a dirty air inlet of the surface cleaning head to the cyclone assembly air inlet port and having an outlet port and a direction of flow through the outlet;', '(iv) a suction motor having a suction motor air inlet and a suction motor axis; and,', '(v) a second air flow path extending from the cyclone assembly air outlet port to the suction motor air inlet', 'wherein the cyclone assembly is moveable from a cleaning position in which the cyclone assembly air inlet port is in air flow communication with an outlet port of the first air flow path and cyclone assembly air outlet port is in air flow communication with an inlet port of the second air flow path to a cyclone assembly removal position in which the cyclone assembly air inlet port ...

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Номер записи: 29
05-07-2018 дата публикации

HAND CARRYABLE SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS

Номер: US20180184861A1
Автор: Brown Andre D., Conrad Nina, CONRAD Wayne, COTTRELL Lee M., Petersen Dave, Thorne Jason B., UDY Adam
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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 ...

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Номер записи: 30
13-07-2017 дата публикации

HAND CARRYABLE SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS

Номер: US20170196419A1
Автор: Brown Andre D., Conrad Nina, CONRAD Wayne, COTTRELL Lee M., Petersen Dave, Thorne Jason B., UDY Adam
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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 ...

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Номер записи: 31
13-07-2017 дата публикации

HAND CARRYABLE SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS

Номер: US20170196420A1
Автор: Brown Andre D., Conrad Nina, CONRAD Wayne, COTTRELL Lee M., Petersen Dave, Thorne Jason B., UDY Adam
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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- ...

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Номер записи: 32
13-07-2017 дата публикации

HAND CARRYABLE SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS

Номер: US20170196421A1
Автор: Brown Andre D., Conrad Nina, CONRAD Wayne, COTTRELL Lee M., Petersen Dave, Thorne Jason B., UDY Adam
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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. ...

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Номер записи: 33
13-07-2017 дата публикации

HAND CARRYABLE SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS

Номер: US20170196422A1
Автор: Brown Andre D., Conrad Nina, CONRAD Wayne, COTTRELL Lee M., Petersen Dave, Thorne Jason B., UDY Adam
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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 ...

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Номер записи: 34
13-07-2017 дата публикации

HAND CARRYABLE SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS

Номер: US20170196423A1
Автор: Brown Andre D., Conrad Nina, CONRAD Wayne, COTTRELL Lee M., Petersen Dave, Thorne Jason B., UDY Adam
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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 ...

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Номер записи: 35
13-07-2017 дата публикации

HAND CARRYABLE SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS

Номер: US20170196424A1
Автор: Brown Andre D., Conrad Nina, CONRAD Wayne, COTTRELL Lee M., Petersen Dave, Thorne Jason B., UDY Adam
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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 ...

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Номер записи: 36
13-07-2017 дата публикации

HAND CARRYABLE SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS

Номер: US20170196425A1
Автор: Brown Andre D., Conrad Nina, CONRAD Wayne, COTTRELL Lee M., Petersen Dave, Thorne Jason B., UDY Adam
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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 ...

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Номер записи: 37
13-07-2017 дата публикации

HAND CARRYABLE SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS

Номер: US20170196426A1
Автор: Brown Andre D., Conrad Nina, CONRAD Wayne, COTTRELL Lee M., Petersen Dave, Thorne Jason B., UDY Adam
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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 ...

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Номер записи: 38
13-07-2017 дата публикации

Surface cleaning apparatus

Номер: US20170196427A1
Автор: Adam UDY, Andre D. BROWN, Dave Petersen, Jason B. Thorne, Lee M. COTTRELL, Nina Conrad, Wayne Conrad
Принадлежит: Omachron Intellectual Property Inc

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.

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Номер записи: 39
13-07-2017 дата публикации

HAND CARRYABLE SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS

Номер: US20170196428A1
Автор: Brown Andre D., Conrad Nina, CONRAD Wayne, COTTRELL Lee M., Petersen Dave, Thorne Jason B., UDY Adam
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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 ...

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Номер записи: 40
13-07-2017 дата публикации

HAND CARRYABLE SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS

Номер: US20170196429A1
Автор: Brown Andre D., Conrad Nina, CONRAD Wayne, COTTRELL Lee M., Petersen Dave, Thorne Jason B., UDY Adam
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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 ...

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Номер записи: 41
18-06-2020 дата публикации

SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS

Номер: US20200187738A1
Автор: Conrad Nina, Conrad Wayne Ernest, Petersen Dave
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A surface cleaning apparatus comprises a cyclone positioned in an air flow path having a tangential air inlet with an inlet end, an outlet end, a cross-sectional flow area in a direction of flow through the tangential air inlet, a height in a direction of the cyclone axis of rotation and a width in a direction transverse to the height of the tangential air inlet. The air flow path comprises an air flow conduit at the inlet end of the tangential inlet having a cross-sectional flow area in a direction transverse to a direction of flow through the air flow conduit. The cross-sectional flow area of the tangential air inlet is greater than the cross-sectional flow area of the air flow conduit and one of the width and height of the tangential air inlet is greater than the other of the width and height of the tangential air inlet. 1. A surface cleaning apparatus comprising:(a) an air flow path from a dirty air inlet to a clean air outlet;(b) a cyclone positioned in the air flow path, the cyclone having a tangential air inlet, a cyclone air outlet and a cyclone axis of rotation, the tangential air inlet has an inlet end, an outlet end, a cross-sectional flow area in a direction of flow through the tangential air inlet, a height in a direction of the cyclone axis of rotation and a width in a direction transverse to the height of the tangential air inlet; and,(c) a suction motor positioned in the air flow path,wherein the air flow path comprises an air flow conduit at the inlet end of the tangential inlet, the air flow conduit has a cross-sectional flow area in a direction transverse to a direction of flow through the air flow conduit, and the cross-sectional flow area of the tangential air inlet is greater than the cross-sectional flow area of the air flow conduit and,wherein one of the width and height of the tangential air inlet is greater than the other of the width and height of the tangential air inlet.2. The surface cleaning apparatus of wherein the one of the width ...

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Номер записи: 42
27-07-2017 дата публикации

HAND CARRYABLE SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS

Номер: US20170209007A1
Автор: Conrad Nina, Conrad Wayne Ernest, Petersen Dave
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A hand vacuum cleaner has a handle provided at the rear end of the hand vacuum cleaner, the handle having a hand grip portion that extends upwardly and forwardly. An energy storage member is positioned above and overlying the hand grip portion, a suction motor and fan assembly that is positioned forward of the hand grip portion and a clean air outlet positioned rearward of the suction motor and fan assembly. 1. A hand vacuum cleaner having a front end , a rear end , and upper end and a lower end , the hand vacuum cleaner comprising:(a) an air inlet;(b) an air treatment member downstream of the air inlet, the air treatment member having an upper air outlet;(c) a handle provided at the rear end of the hand vacuum cleaner, the handle having a hand grip portion that extends upwardly and forwardly;(d) an energy storage member positioned above and overlying the hand grip portion;(e) a suction motor and fan assembly that is positioned forward of the hand grip portion; and,(f) a clean air outlet positioned rearward of the suction motor and fan assembly.2. The hand vacuum cleaner of further comprising a pre-motor filter wherein the suction motor and fan assembly is positioned below the pre-motor filter when the hand grip portion is oriented upwardly and forwardly.3. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein the clean air outlet is provided in the lower end of the hand vacuum cleaner.4. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein the handle houses the energy storage member in an upper portion thereof.5. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein an upper portion of the handle is attached to a pre-motor filter housing.6. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein a lower portion of the handle is attached to a suction motor and fan assembly housing.7. A hand vacuum cleaner having a front end claim 5 , a rear end claim 5 , and upper end and a lower end claim 5 , the hand vacuum cleaner comprising:(a) an air inlet;(b) an air treatment member downstream of the air inlet, the air treatment member having an upper ...

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Номер записи: 43
03-08-2017 дата публикации

HAND CARRYABLE SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS

Номер: US20170215663A1
Автор: Conrad Nina, Conrad Wayne Ernest, Petersen Dave
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A hand vacuum cleaner may have an air treatment member and a pre-motor filter downstream from the air treatment member. A suction motor and fan assembly may be is positioned downstream of and below the pre-motor filter, a post motor filter may be positioned downstream of the suction motor and fan assembly and in the lower end of the hand vacuum cleaner. A clean air outlet may be positioned below the suction motor and fan assembly whereby air travels downwardly from the suction motor and fan assembly and through the post motor filter to the clean air outlet. 1. A hand vacuum cleaner having a front end , a rear end , an upper end , a lower end and a handle , the hand vacuum cleaner comprising:(a) an air flow passage extending from an air inlet to a clean air outlet;(b) an air treatment member downstream of the air inlet;(c) a pre-motor filter downstream from the air treatment member, the pre-motor filter has an upper end and a lower end;(d) a suction motor and fan assembly that is positioned downstream of and below the pre-motor filter, the suction motor and fan assembly having a central axis of rotation that is oriented upwardly whereby travels downwardly from the pre-motor filter to and past the suction motor and fan assembly; and,(e) a post motor filter positioned downstream of the suction motor and fan assembly and in the lower end of the hand vacuum cleaner,wherein the clean air outlet is positioned below the suction motor and fan assembly whereby air travels downwardly from the suction motor and fan assembly and through the post motor filter to the clean air outlet.2. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein the clean air outlet is positioned rearward of the central axis of rotation of the suction motor and fan assembly.3. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein the post motor filter is positioned at a lower end of the suction motor and fan assembly.4. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein a lower end of the post motor filter is positioned below a lower end of the suction ...

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Номер записи: 44
03-08-2017 дата публикации

HAND CARRYABLE SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS

Номер: US20170215664A1
Автор: Conrad Nina, Conrad Wayne Ernest, Petersen Dave
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A hand vacuum cleaner may include a suction motor and fan assembly that is positioned downstream of a pre-motor filter and in an upper end of the hand vacuum cleaner. A post motor filter may be positioned downstream of the suction motor and fan assembly and may be in the lower end of the hand vacuum cleaner. The clean air outlet may be positioned below the suction motor and fan assembly whereby air may travel generally downwardly from the suction motor and fan assembly and through the post motor filter to the clean air outlet. 2. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein the central axis of rotation is oriented upwardly claim 1 , the suction motor and fan assembly has a lower air inlet whereby air exits an upper end of the suction motor and fan assembly.3. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein the suction motor and fan assembly is located above the pre-motor filter whereby air exits an upper end of the pre-motor filter and travels upwardly to and past the suction motor and fan assembly.4. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein the handle has a hand grip portion that extends upwardly and forwardly claim 3 , the hand vacuum cleaner has a main body claim 3 , the hand grip is positioned rearward of the main body to define a hand grip area between a rear wall of the main body and the hand grip and a down flow passage is provided downstream of the suction motor and fan assembly and upstream of the post motor filter wherein the down flow passage is located proximate the rear wall of the main body.5. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein the down flow passage is located forward of the rear wall of the main body.6. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein the down flow passage is located rearward of the pre-motor filter.7. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein the post motor filter is positioned in the handle.8. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein the post motor filter is provided in a lower portion of the handle.9. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein the handle has a hand grip portion that extends ...

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Номер записи: 45
21-09-2017 дата публикации

HAND CARRYABLE SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS

Номер: US20170265696A1
Автор: Conrad Nina, Conrad Wayne Ernest, Petersen Dave
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A hand vacuum cleaner may include a suction motor and fan assembly that is positioned downstream of a pre-motor filter. A post motor filter may be positioned downstream of the suction motor and fan assembly and may be in the lower end of the hand vacuum cleaner and an energy storage member may be in an upper end of the handle.

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Номер записи: 46
20-10-2016 дата публикации

METHOD OF JOINING PIPES AND FITTINGS WITH MECHANICAL RESTRAINT MEMBERS

Номер: US20160305583A1
Автор: Conrad Wayne Ernest, Petersen Dave
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A method for joining a first conduit section having a longitudinally extending open first end and an inner surface with a second conduit section having a longitudinally extending end and an outer surface is provided. The method comprises: 1. A method for joining a first conduit section having a longitudinally extending open first end and an inner surface with a second conduit section having a longitudinally extending end and an outer surface , the method comprising:a) inserting a first end of the second conduit section in the open first end of the first conduit section and forming a fluid tight seal between the first and second conduit sections; and,b) bonding at least a portion of the inner surface of the first conduit section to at least a portion of the outer surface of the second conduit section.2. The method of wherein the portion of the inner surface of the first conduit section is bonded to the portion of the outer surface of the second conduit section at a plurality of discrete locations around a circumference of the second conduit section.3. The method of wherein the portion of the inner surface of the first conduit section is bonded to the portion of the outer surface of the second conduit section in a continuous band around a circumference of the second conduit section.4. The method of further comprising inserting a spacer between the inner surface of the first conduit section and the outer surface of the second conduit section.5. The method of wherein the spacer comprises an annular member seated on the outer surface of the second conduit section and a plurality of circumferentially spaced apart longitudinally extending spacer sections.6. The method of wherein the step of forming a fluid tight seal comprises inserting a sealing member between the first and second conduit sections.7. The method of further compromising securing a first end of a mechanical restraint member to an outer surface of the first conduit section and securing a second end of the ...

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Номер записи: 47
26-10-2017 дата публикации

HAND CARRYABLE SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS

Номер: US20170303754A1
Автор: Conrad Nina, Conrad Wayne Ernest, Petersen Dave
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A surface cleaning apparatus has a cyclone chamber provided in an air flow path. The cyclone chamber has a screen assembly with an outlet section, a longitudinally spaced apart distal section and a longitudinally extending porous section. The outlet section includes a non-porous member extending longitudinally inwardly an outlet section length from an outlet end of the outlet section to a longitudinally inwardly positioned inlet end of the outlet section. The outlet end of the outlet section overlies a cyclone air outlet. The porous section extends longitudinally inwardly from an outlet end of the porous section that is located at the inlet end of the outlet section. The distal section has a distal section length in the longitudinal direction that is greater than the cyclone outlet port length. 1. A surface cleaning apparatus comprising:(a) an air flow path extending from a dirty air inlet to a clean air outlet;(b) a suction motor provided in the air flow path; and,(c) a cyclone chamber provided in the air flow path, the cyclone chamber having a cyclone air inlet, a cyclone air outlet, an outlet end, a longitudinally spaced apart opposed end and a screen assembly, the cyclone air inlet having an outlet port that extends a cyclone outlet port length in the longitudinal direction, the cyclone air outlet is provided at the outlet end of the cyclone chamber,wherein the screen assembly comprises an outlet section, a longitudinally spaced apart distal section and a longitudinally extending porous section and the distal section is non-porous,and wherein the outlet section comprises a non-porous member extending longitudinally inwardly an outlet section length from an outlet end of the outlet section, which is located at the outlet end of the cyclone chamber, to a longitudinally inwardly positioned inlet end of the outlet section,and wherein the outlet end of the outlet section overlies the cyclone air outlet, the porous section extends longitudinally inwardly from an ...

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Номер записи: 48
26-10-2017 дата публикации

HAND CARRYABLE SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS

Номер: US20170303755A1
Автор: Conrad Nina, Conrad Wayne Ernest, Petersen Dave
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A surface cleaning apparatus has a cyclone chamber provided in an air flow path. The cyclone chamber has a screen assembly with an outlet section, a longitudinally spaced apart distal section and a longitudinally extending porous section. The outlet section includes a non-porous member extending longitudinally inwardly an outlet section length from an outlet end of the outlet section to a longitudinally inwardly positioned inlet end of the outlet section. The outlet end of the outlet section overlies a cyclone air outlet. The porous section extends longitudinally inwardly from an outlet end of the porous section that is located at the inlet end of the outlet section. The outlet section length is at least as long as the cyclone outlet port length. 1. A surface cleaning apparatus comprising:(a) an air flow path extending from a dirty air inlet to a clean air outlet;(b) a suction motor provided in the air flow path; and,(c) a cyclone chamber provided in the air flow path, the cyclone chamber having a cyclone air inlet, a cyclone air outlet, an outlet end, a longitudinally spaced apart opposed end and a screen assembly, the cyclone air inlet having an outlet port that extends a cyclone outlet port length in the longitudinal direction, the cyclone air outlet is provided at the outlet end of the cyclone chamber,wherein the screen assembly comprises an outlet section, a longitudinally spaced apart distal section and a longitudinally extending porous section and the distal section is non-porous and has a distal section length,and wherein the outlet section comprises a non-porous member extending longitudinally inwardly an outlet section length from an outlet end of the outlet section, which is located at the outlet end of the cyclone chamber, to a longitudinally inwardly positioned inlet end of the outlet section,and wherein the outlet end of the outlet section overlies the cyclone air outlet, the porous section extends longitudinally inwardly from an outlet end of the ...

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Номер записи: 49
26-10-2017 дата публикации

CYCLONE ASSEMBLY FOR SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS AND A SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS HAVING SAME

Номер: US20170303756A1
Автор: Conrad Wayne Ernest, Petersen Dave
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A cyclone assembly for a surface cleaning apparatus has two cyclonic stages wherein the second cyclonic cleaning stage comprises a second stage dirt collection region and at least a portion of the second stage dirt collection region is positioned longitudinally above and overlying a first stage cyclone chamber. 1. A cyclone assembly for a surface cleaning apparatus comprising:(a) a first cyclonic cleaning stage comprising at least one first stage inverted cyclone having a first stage cyclone chamber and an upper end;(b) a second cyclonic cleaning stage downstream from the first cyclonic cleaning stage and comprising a plurality of inverted second stage cyclones in parallel, each of the plurality of second stage cyclones has a second stage cyclone chamber,wherein the second cyclonic cleaning stage comprises a second stage dirt collection region and at least a portion of the second stage dirt collection region is positioned longitudinally above the first stage cyclone chamber and overlying the first stage cyclone chamber.2. The cyclone assembly of wherein the at least a portion of the second stage dirt collection region is positioned on the upper end.3. The cyclone assembly of wherein the second stage dirt collection region is external to the second stage cyclones.4. The cyclone assembly of wherein the second stage dirt collection region comprises a plurality of second stage dirt collection chambers.5. The cyclone assembly of wherein each second stage cyclone chamber has a second stage cyclone dirt outlet claim 1 , each of which is provided in a sidewall of one of the second stage cyclones.6. The cyclone assembly of wherein the first cyclonic cleaning stage has a first stage dirt collection region that is external to the at least one first stage inverted cyclone and each first stage cyclone chamber has a first stage cyclone dirt outlet which is provided in a sidewall of the at least one first stage inverted cyclone.7. The cyclone assembly of further comprising an ...

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Номер записи: 50
26-10-2017 дата публикации

CYCLONE ASSEMBLY FOR SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS AND A SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS HAVING SAME

Номер: US20170303757A1
Автор: Conrad Wayne Ernest, Petersen Dave
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A cyclone assembly for a surface cleaning apparatus has an openable lower end, a first cyclonic cleaning stage, a second cyclonic cleaning stage, and an airflow passage from the first cyclonic cleaning stage to the second cyclonic cleaning stage. The lower end is moveable to an open position in which at least a portion of the air flow passage is opened. 2. The cyclone assembly of wherein the second cyclonic cleaning stage comprises at least one second stage dirt collection region that is exterior to the second stage cyclone chambers and the at least one second stage dirt collection region is opened when the lower end is moved to the open position.3. The cyclone assembly of wherein the lower end comprises a single pivotally openable panel.4. The cyclone assembly of wherein the lower end comprises at least one outlet port for the second cyclonic cleaning stage.5. The cyclone assembly of further comprising an upper end that is moveable between a closed position and an opening position in which the first and second cyclone chambers are opened.6. The cyclone assembly of further comprising a first stage dirt collection region exterior to the first stage cyclone chamber and the first stage dirt collection region is opened when the an upper end is moved to the open position.7. The cyclone assembly of wherein the second cyclonic cleaning stage comprises at least one second stage dirt collection region that is exterior to the second stage cyclone chambers and the at least one second stage dirt collection region is opened when the upper end is moved to the open position.9. The cyclone assembly of wherein the second stage comprises a plurality of second stage dirt collection regions and the plurality of second stage dirt collection regions are opened when the lower end is opened.10. The cyclone assembly of wherein the at least one second stage dirt collection region is opened when the upper end is opened.11. The cyclone assembly of wherein the second stage comprises a plurality ...

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Номер записи: 51
26-10-2017 дата публикации

CYCLONE ASSEMBLY FOR SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS AND A SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS HAVING SAME

Номер: US20170303758A1
Автор: Conrad Wayne Ernest, Petersen Dave
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A cyclone assembly for a surface cleaning apparatus has a first cyclonic cleaning stage having a first end moveable between a closed position in which a first stage cyclone chamber and a first stage dirt collection chamber are closed and an open position in which the first stage cyclone chamber and the first stage dirt collection chamber are open, and a second cyclonic cleaning stage having a second end moveable between a closed position in which a plurality of second stage cyclone chambers and at least one second stage dirt collection chamber are closed and an open position in which the second stage cyclone chambers and the second stage dirt collection chamber are open. 1. A cyclone assembly for a surface cleaning apparatus comprising:(a) a first cyclonic cleaning stage comprising at least one first stage cyclone having a first stage cyclone chamber and a first stage dirt collection chamber external to the cyclone chamber, the first cyclonic cleaning stage having a longitudinal axis and first and second longitudinally spaced apart ends wherein the first end is moveable between a closed position in which the first stage cyclone chamber and the first stage dirt collection chamber are closed and an open position in which the first stage cyclone chamber and the first stage dirt collection chamber are open; and,(b) a second cyclonic cleaning stage downstream from the first cyclonic cleaning stage and comprising a plurality of second stage cyclones in parallel and at least one second stage dirt collection chamber external to the cyclone chambers, wherein each of the plurality of second stage cyclones has a second stage cyclone chamber, the second cyclonic cleaning stage having a longitudinal axis and first and second longitudinally spaced apart ends,wherein the first end of the second cyclonic cleaning stage is proximal to the second end of the first cyclonic cleaning stage and the second end of the second cyclonic cleaning stage is axial spaced from the first end of the ...

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Номер записи: 52
26-10-2017 дата публикации

CYCLONE ASSEMBLY FOR SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS AND A SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS HAVING SAME

Номер: US20170303759A1
Автор: Conrad Wayne Ernest, Petersen Dave
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A cyclone assembly includes a first cyclonic cleaning stage. The first cyclonic cleaning stage includes at least one first stage cyclone having a first stage cyclone chamber. Each first stage cyclone chamber has a height extending between a first stage cyclone chamber air inlet and a first stage cyclone dirt outlet. The cyclone assembly also includes a second cyclonic cleaning stage downstream from the first cyclonic cleaning stage. The second cyclonic cleaning stage includes a plurality of second stage cyclones in parallel. Each of the plurality of second stage cyclones has a height extending between a second stage cyclone chamber air inlet and a second stage cyclone dirt outlet. The second cyclonic cleaning stage has a larger number of second stage cyclones than the first cyclonic cleaning stage, and the height of each second stage cyclone chamber is greater than the height of each first stage cyclone chamber. 1. A cyclone assembly for a surface cleaning apparatus comprising:(a) a first cyclonic cleaning stage comprising at least one first stage cyclone having a first stage cyclone chamber, each first stage cyclone comprising an air inlet, an air outlet and a first stage longitudinal cyclone axis about which the air rotates in the first stage cyclone chamber, each first stage cyclone chamber having a height extending between a first stage cyclone chamber air inlet and a first stage cyclone dirt outlet; and wherein the second cyclonic cleaning stage has a larger number of second stage cyclones than the first cyclonic cleaning stage, and', 'wherein the height of each second stage cyclone chamber is greater than the height of each first stage cyclone chamber., '(b) a second cyclonic cleaning stage downstream from the first cyclonic cleaning stage and comprising a plurality of second stage cyclones in parallel, each of the plurality of second stage cyclones comprising an air inlet, an air outlet and a second stage cyclone chamber having a second stage longitudinal ...

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Номер записи: 53
25-10-2018 дата публикации

CYCLONE ASSEMBLY FOR SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS AND A SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS HAVING SAME

Номер: US20180303301A1
Автор: Conrad Wayne Ernest, Petersen Dave
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A cyclone assembly for a surface cleaning apparatus has a first cyclonic cleaning stage and a second cyclonic cleaning stage downstream from the first cyclonic cleaning stage. The first cyclonic cleaning stage has a first cyclonic stage air outlet and the second cyclonic cleaning stage has a plurality of second cyclonic stage cyclone air inlets and a second cyclonic stage air inlet end. The first cyclonic cleaning stage air outlet communicates directly with an annular flow region that extends around the second stage air inlet end of the second cyclonic stage. 1. A cyclone assembly for a surface cleaning apparatus comprising:(a) a first cyclonic cleaning stage comprising a first stage cyclone having a first stage cyclone chamber, a first stage cyclone axis, a first cyclonic stage air inlet, a first cyclonic stage air outlet and a first cyclonic stage air outlet end;(b) a second cyclonic cleaning stage downstream from the first cyclonic cleaning stage and comprising a second stage cyclone having a second stage cyclone chamber, a second stage cyclone axis, a plurality of second cyclonic stage cyclone air inlets, and a second cyclonic stage air inlet end; and,(c) an annular flow region extending around the second stage air inlet end,wherein the first cyclonic cleaning stage air outlet communicates directly with the annular flow region.2. The cyclone assembly of wherein the first cyclonic stage air outlet faces the second cyclonic stage cyclone air inlet end.3. The cyclone assembly of wherein the annular flow region extends axially and has first and second axially spaced apart ends and the first cyclonic stage air outlet faces the first axially spaced apart end.4. The cyclone assembly of wherein a header is axially located between the first cyclonic stage air outlet and the first axially spaced apart end.5. The cyclone assembly of wherein the header overlies the first axially spaced apart end.6. The cyclone assembly of wherein the first stage cyclone axis and the second ...

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Номер записи: 54
03-10-2019 дата публикации

ROTATABLE BRUSH FOR SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS

Номер: US20190298052A1
Автор: Conrad Wayne Ernest, Petersen Dave
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A surface cleaning apparatus includes a rotatably mounted brush associated with a dirty air inlet. A plurality of bristles extend outwardly from a radial outer surface of the rotatably mounted brush. The brush roll is provided with at least one hard floor cleaning pad and at least one flexible protective pad member. 1. A surface cleaning apparatus comprising:a) an air flow path extending from a dirty air inlet to a clean air outlet with an air treatment member and a suction motor provided in the air flow path;b) a rotatably mounted brush associated with the dirty air inlet, the rotatably mounted brush having an axis of rotation, a length in the axial direction, a radial outer surface and first and second axially spaced apart sides; and,c) at least one hard floor cleaning pad provided on the radial outer surface, the hard floor cleaning pad having a radial outer floor cleaning surface; and, i) spaced forwardly from a forward rotational side of the hard floor cleaning pad by a distance such that the first protective pad member can flex when the outer end of the first protective pad member engages the floor without being limited by engagement with the hard floor cleaning pad, and', 'ii) spaced rearwardly from a rearward rotational side of the hard floor cleaning pad by a distance such that the first protective pad member can flex when the outer end of the first protective pad member engages the floor without being limited by engagement with the hard floor cleaning pad., 'd) a flexible first protective pad member having a length from the radial outer surface of the rotatably mounted brush to an outer end of the first protective pad member such that the outer end of the first protective pad member engages a floor as the rotatably mounted brush rotates, wherein the first protective pad member is positioned in one of the following positions2. The surface cleaning apparatus of wherein:i) the first protective pad member is positioned spaced forwardly from a forward ...

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Номер записи: 55
03-10-2019 дата публикации

HAND CARRYABLE SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS

Номер: US20190298121A9
Автор: Conrad Nina, Conrad Wayne Ernest, Petersen Dave
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A surface cleaning apparatus has a cyclone chamber provided in an air flow path. The cyclone chamber has a screen assembly with an outlet section, a longitudinally spaced apart distal section and a longitudinally extending porous section. The outlet section includes a non-porous member extending longitudinally inwardly an outlet section length from an outlet end of the outlet section to a longitudinally inwardly positioned inlet end of the outlet section. The outlet end of the outlet section overlies a cyclone air outlet. The porous section extends longitudinally inwardly from an outlet end of the porous section that is located at the inlet end of the outlet section. The distal section has a distal section length in the longitudinal direction that is greater than the cyclone outlet port length. 1. A surface cleaning apparatus comprising:(a) an air flow path extending from a dirty air inlet to a clean air outlet;(b) a suction motor provided in the air flow path; and,(c) a cyclone chamber provided in the air flow path, the cyclone chamber having a cyclone air inlet, a cyclone air outlet, an outlet end, a longitudinally spaced apart opposed end and a screen assembly, the cyclone air inlet having an outlet port that extends a cyclone outlet port length in the longitudinal direction, the cyclone air outlet is provided at the outlet end of the cyclone chamber,wherein the screen assembly comprises an outlet section, a longitudinally spaced apart distal section and a longitudinally extending porous section and the distal section is non-porous,and wherein the outlet section comprises a non-porous member extending longitudinally inwardly an outlet section length from an outlet end of the outlet section, which is located at the outlet end of the cyclone chamber, to a longitudinally inwardly positioned inlet end of the outlet section,and wherein the outlet end of the outlet section overlies the cyclone air outlet, the porous section extends longitudinally inwardly from an ...

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Номер записи: 56
03-10-2019 дата публикации

ROTATABLE BRUSH FOR SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS

Номер: US20190298123A1
Автор: Conrad Wayne Ernest, Petersen Dave
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A surface cleaning apparatus includes a rotatably mounted brush associated with a dirty air inlet. A plurality of bristles extend outwardly from a radial outer surface of the rotatably mounted brush. At least some of the bristles are encased in a sheath. 1. A surface cleaning apparatus comprising:a) an air flow path extending from a dirty air inlet to a clean air outlet with an air treatment member and a suction motor provided in the air flow path;b) a rotatably mounted brush associated with the dirty air inlet, the rotatably mounted brush having an axis of rotation, a length in the axial direction and a radial outer surface; and,c) a plurality of bristles extending outwardly from the radial outer surface, the bristles having a bristle length from the radial outer surface to an outer end of the bristles, wherein at least some of the bristles are encased in a sheath which extends at least 50% of the length of the bristles and terminate prior to the outer end.2. The surface cleaning apparatus of wherein the rotatable brush comprises a plurality of tufts wherein each tuft comprises a plurality of bristles wherein at least some of the tufts are encased in a sheath.3. The surface cleaning apparatus of wherein the tufts are spaced apart from each other and extend along the length of the rotatably mounted brush.4. The surface cleaning apparatus of wherein the sheath is flexible.5. The surface cleaning apparatus of wherein the sheath is comprised of an elastomeric material.6. The surface cleaning apparatus of wherein the sheath extends along at least 75% of the length of the bristles.7. The surface cleaning apparatus of wherein the sheath extends along at least 90% of the length of the bristles.8. The surface cleaning apparatus of wherein the sheath extends along at least 75% of the length of the bristles.9. The surface cleaning apparatus of wherein the sheath extends along at least 90% of the length of the bristles.10. The surface cleaning apparatus of wherein the sheath ...

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Номер записи: 57
03-10-2019 дата публикации

ROTATABLE BRUSH FOR SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS

Номер: US20190298124A1
Автор: Conrad Wayne Ernest, Petersen Dave
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A surface cleaning apparatus includes a rotatably mounted brush associated with a dirty air inlet. A plurality of bristles extend outwardly from a radial outer surface of the rotatably mounted brush. A hair blocking member is positioned between a forward rotational side of the bristles and a rearward rotational side of the bristles. 1. A surface cleaning apparatus comprising:a) an air flow path extending from a dirty air inlet to a clean air outlet with an air treatment member and a suction motor provided in the air flow path;b) a rotatably mounted brush associated with the dirty air inlet, the rotatably mounted brush having an axis of rotation, a length in the axial direction, a radial outer surface and first and second axially spaced apart sides; and,c) the rotatably mounted brush comprises a plurality of tufts wherein each tuft comprises a plurality of bristles extending outwardly from the radial outer surface, the bristles having a bristle length from the radial outer surface to an outer end of the bristles; and,d) a hair blocking member provided proximate at least one tuft of the tufts and between a forward rotational side of the at least one tuft and a rearward rotational side of the at least one tuft, the hair blocking member having a length from the radial outer surface to an outer end of the hair blocking member and the outer end of the hair blocking member has a width in an axial direction of the rotatably mounted brush which is at least as wide as the at least one tuft.2. The surface cleaning apparatus of wherein the hair blocking member comprises a plurality of segments positioned axially along the rotatable brush.3. The surface cleaning apparatus of wherein each segment comprises a support column extending outwardly from the radial outer surface and an outer end claim 2 , and the outer end of each segment is wider than at least a portion of the support column.4. The surface cleaning apparatus of wherein the outer end of each segment extends in a ...

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Номер записи: 58
03-10-2019 дата публикации

ROTATABLE BRUSH FOR SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS

Номер: US20190298125A1
Автор: Conrad Wayne Ernest, Petersen Dave
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A surface cleaning apparatus includes a rotatably mounted brush associated with a dirty air inlet. A plurality of bristles extend outwardly from a radial outer surface of the rotatably mounted brush. A heating element that is positioned exterior to the brush core. 1. A surface cleaning apparatus comprising:a) an air flow path extending from a dirty air inlet to a clean air outlet with an air treatment member and a suction motor provided in the air flow path;b) a rotatably mounted brush associated with the dirty air inlet, the rotatably mounted brush having a brush core, an axis of rotation, a length in the axial direction, and first and second axially spaced apart sides; and,c) a plurality of bristles extending outwardly from the brush core, the bristles having a bristle length from the brush core to an outer end of the bristles;wherein the rotatably mounted brush has a heating element that is positioned exterior to the brush core.2. The surface cleaning apparatus of wherein the heating element is operable at a temperature above a temperature at which hair burns and below a degradation temperature of the bristles.3. The surface cleaning apparatus of wherein the heating element comprises a resistive heating element.4. The surface cleaning apparatus of wherein the heating element extends between the first and second axially spaced apart sides.5. The surface cleaning apparatus of wherein the heating element extends continuously between the first and second axially spaced apart sides.6. The surface cleaning apparatus of wherein bristles are provided in at least one row extending between the first and second axially spaced apart sides and the heating element is provided in the row of bristles.7. The surface cleaning apparatus of wherein the heating element is provided spaced from the brush core.8. The surface cleaning apparatus of wherein the heating element is provided radially outwardly from the brush core towards the outer end of the bristles.9. The surface cleaning ...

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Номер записи: 59
03-10-2019 дата публикации

ROTATABLE BRUSH FOR SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS

Номер: US20190298126A1
Автор: Conrad Wayne Ernest, Petersen Dave
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A surface cleaning apparatus includes a rotatably mounted brush associated with a dirty air inlet. A plurality of bristles extend outwardly from a radial outer surface of the rotatably mounted brush. A leading hair blocking member is provided adjacent a forward rotational side of the bristles, and a trailing hair blocking member is provided adjacent a rearward rotational side of the bristles. 1. A surface cleaning apparatus comprising:a) an air flow path extending from a dirty air inlet to a clean air outlet with an air treatment member and a suction motor provided in the air flow path;b) a rotatably mounted brush associated with the dirty air inlet, the rotatably mounted brush having an axis of rotation, a length in the axial direction, a radial outer surface, and first and second axially spaced apart sides;c) a plurality of bristles extending outwardly from the radial outer surface, the bristles having a bristle length from the radial outer surface to an outer end of the bristles;d) a leading hair blocking member provided adjacent a forward rotational side of the bristles, the leading hair blocking member having a length from the radial outer surface to an outer end of the leading hair blocking member; and,e) a trailing hair blocking member provided adjacent a rearward rotational side of the bristles, the trailing hair blocking member having a length from the radial outer surface to an outer end of the trailing hair blocking member.2. The surface cleaning apparatus of wherein the leading hair blocking member abuts the forward rotational side of the bristles.3. The surface cleaning apparatus of wherein the trailing hair blocking member abuts the rearward rotational side of the bristles.4. The surface cleaning apparatus of wherein the leading hair blocking member is spaced from 1 to 5 mm claim 1 , optionally from 2 to 4 mm claim 1 , forward of the forward rotational side of the bristles.5. The surface cleaning apparatus of wherein the trailing hair blocking member ...

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Номер записи: 60
10-10-2019 дата публикации

HAND CARRYABLE SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS

Номер: US20190307304A9
Автор: Conrad Nina, Conrad Wayne Ernest, Petersen Dave
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A surface cleaning apparatus has a cyclone chamber provided in an air flow path. The cyclone chamber has a screen assembly with an outlet section, a longitudinally spaced apart distal section and a longitudinally extending porous section. The outlet section includes a non-porous member extending longitudinally inwardly an outlet section length from an outlet end of the outlet section to a longitudinally inwardly positioned inlet end of the outlet section. The outlet end of the outlet section overlies a cyclone air outlet. The porous section extends longitudinally inwardly from an outlet end of the porous section that is located at the inlet end of the outlet section. The inlet end of the outlet section has a width in a direction transverse to the longitudinal direction that is greater than a width of the outlet end of the porous section in the transverse direction. 1. A surface cleaning apparatus comprising:(a) an air flow path extending from a dirty air inlet to a clean air outlet;(b) a suction motor provided in the air flow path; and,(c) a cyclone chamber provided in the air flow path, the cyclone chamber having a cyclone air inlet, a cyclone air outlet, an outlet end, a longitudinally spaced apart opposed end and a screen assembly, the cyclone air inlet having an outlet port that extends a cyclone outlet port length in the longitudinal direction, the cyclone air outlet is provided at the outlet end of the cyclone chamber,wherein the screen assembly comprises an outlet section, a longitudinally spaced apart distal section and a longitudinally extending porous section,and wherein the outlet section comprises a non-porous member extending longitudinally inwardly an outlet section length from an outlet end of the outlet section, which is located at the outlet end of the cyclone chamber, to a longitudinally inwardly positioned inlet end of the outlet section,and wherein the outlet end of the outlet section overlies the cyclone air outlet, the porous section extends ...

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Номер записи: 61
22-10-2020 дата публикации

FOOD COOKING APPARATUS AND HEAT STORAGE MEMBER

Номер: US20200329909A1
Автор: Conrad Nina, Conrad Wayne Ernest, Petersen Dave
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A cooking apparatus includes a cooking chamber having one or more cooking zones. One or more of a heating element, an air mover, and a steam generator may be associated with one or more of the cooking zones. 1. A cooking apparatus comprising:a. a cooking chamber having an openable door; and,b. at least a first and a second cooking container removably receivable in the cooking chamber, each of the cooking containers defining a cooking volume wherein, when each of the cooking containers is positioned in the cooking chamber, cooking conditions in each cooking volume are individually controllable.2. The cooking apparatus of wherein claim 1 , when installed in the cooking chamber claim 1 , the cooking containers subdivide the cooking chamber into different cooking zones that are in fluid flow communication with each other.3. The cooking apparatus of wherein claim 2 , when the cooking containers are removed from the cooking chamber claim 2 , the cooking chamber defines a single contiguous volume.4. The cooking apparatus of wherein each cooking container is individually removably from the cooking chamber.5. The cooking apparatus of wherein each cooking zone has its own heating element.6. The cooking apparatus of wherein each cooking zone has at least one infrared heating element positioned above or below the cooking zone.7. The cooking apparatus of wherein each cooking zone has at least one infrared heating element positioned above the cooking zone and a common heating element is positioned below at least two cooking zones.8. The cooking apparatus of wherein an IR absorber is provided between the cooking zones and the common heating element.9. The cooking apparatus of wherein the IR absorber has portions that have differing rates of IR absorption.10. The cooking apparatus of wherein the IR absorber has an upper surface on which food is positionable for cooking.11. The cooking apparatus of wherein at least one of the cooking volumes is provided with steam.12. The cooking ...

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Номер записи: 62
26-11-2020 дата публикации

HAND CARRYABLE SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS

Номер: US20200367708A1
Автор: Conrad Nina, Conrad Wayne Ernest, Petersen Dave
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A hand vacuum cleaner has a cyclone, a suction motor and fan assembly downstream of the cyclone and a post motor filter downstream of the suction motor and fan assembly. The post-motor filter housing has an openable bottom panel provided in the lower end of the hand vacuum cleaner. 1. A hand vacuum cleaner having a front end , a rear end , an upper end , a lower end and a handle , the hand vacuum cleaner comprising:(a) an air flow passage extending from an air inlet to a clean air outlet, wherein the air inlet comprises an inlet conduit having an inlet end, an outlet end and a central longitudinally extending inlet conduit axis extending from the inlet end of the inlet conduit to the outlet end of the inlet conduit;(b) a cyclone downstream of the air inlet, the cyclone having a cyclone axis of rotation;(c) a pre-motor filter downstream from the air treatment member;(d) a suction motor and fan assembly downstream of the pre-motor filter, the suction motor and fan assembly having a central axis of rotation; and, (i) the cyclone axis of rotation is oriented substantially horizontally;', '(ii) an upper end of the pre-motor filter is positioned above the cyclone;', '(iii) the suction motor and fan assembly is positioned below the pre-motor filter;', '(iv) the central axis of rotation of the suction motor and fan assembly is oriented substantially vertically; and,', '(v) the openable bottom panel is provided in the lower end of the hand vacuum cleaner., 'wherein, when the hand vacuum cleaner is oriented with the inlet conduit at the upper end of the hand vacuum cleaner and the inlet conduit axis is oriented substantially horizontally, '(e) a post motor filter downstream of the suction motor and fan assembly and positioned in a post-motor filter housing, the post-motor filter housing having an openable bottom panel,'}2. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein the cyclone axis of rotation intersects the handle.3. The hand vacuum cleaner of further comprising a dirt collection ...

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Номер записи: 63
08-05-2018 дата публикации

Surface cleaning apparatus

Номер: US9962050B2
Автор: Dave Petersen, Nina Conrad, Wayne Ernest Conrad
Принадлежит: Omachron Intellectual Property Inc

An upright surface cleaning apparatus comprises a surface cleaning head and a cleaning unit moveably mounted to the surface cleaning head between a generally upright position and a rearwardly inclined in use position, and a telescoping push handle. The cleaning unit comprises an air treatment member assembly comprising an air treatment member and a suction motor. The telescoping push handle comprises upper and lower telescoping longitudinally extending members which are reconfigurable between a retracted position and a first extended position, the lower telescoping longitudinally extending member having a first pivot joint wherein the first pivot joint is non-rotationally locked when the push handle is in the retracted position and the upper telescoping longitudinally extending member is pivotal about the first pivot joint when the push handle is in the first extended position.

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Номер записи: 64
08-05-2018 дата публикации

Hand carryable surface cleaning apparatus

Номер: US9962048B2
Автор: Dave Petersen, Nina Conrad, Wayne Ernest Conrad
Принадлежит: Omachron Intellectual Property Inc

A hand vacuum cleaner may include a suction motor and fan assembly that is positioned downstream of a pre-motor filter. A post motor filter may be positioned downstream of the suction motor and fan assembly and may be in the lower end of the hand vacuum cleaner and an energy storage member may be in an upper end of the handle.

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Номер записи: 65
29-05-2018 дата публикации

Hand carryable surface cleaning apparatus

Номер: US9980616B2
Автор: Adam UDY, Andre D. BROWN, Dave Petersen, Jason B. Thorne, Lee M. COTTRELL, Nina Conrad, Wayne Conrad
Принадлежит: Omachron Intellectual Property Inc

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.

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Номер записи: 66
27-11-2018 дата публикации

Surface cleaning apparatus

Номер: US10136780B2
Автор: Dave Petersen, Nina Conrad, Wayne Ernest Conrad
Принадлежит: Omachron Intellectual Property Inc

A low profile upright surface cleaning apparatus has an upright section which includes an air treatment member and a dirt collection region that is positioned laterally from the air treatment member wherein at least 60% of the volume is positioned laterally from the cyclone and/or on only one side of the air treatment member.

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Номер записи: 67
27-11-2018 дата публикации

Surface cleaning apparatus

Номер: US10136779B2
Автор: Dave Petersen, Nina Conrad, Wayne Ernest Conrad
Принадлежит: Omachron Intellectual Property Inc

An upright surface cleaning apparatus comprises a surface cleaning head and an upright section. The surface cleaning head has rear wheels having a diameter and a central longitudinal axis extending between the front and rear ends. The upright section is movably mounted to the surface cleaning head between a generally upright position and a rearwardly inclined in use position. The upright section has an air treatment member assembly comprising an air treatment member, a dirt collection region wherein at least a portion of the dirt collection region is exterior to and laterally spaced with respect to the air treatment member and a housing having a suction motor therein. The diameter of the rear wheels is greater than a depth of the portion of the dirt collection region in a direction of the central longitudinal axis.

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Номер записи: 68
01-01-2019 дата публикации

Hand carryable surface cleaning apparatus

Номер: US10165914B2
Автор: Dave Petersen, Nina Conrad, Wayne Ernest Conrad
Принадлежит: Omachron Intellectual Property Inc

A hand vacuum cleaner may include a suction motor and fan assembly that is positioned downstream of a pre-motor filter and in an upper end of the hand vacuum cleaner. A post motor filter may be positioned downstream of the suction motor and fan assembly and may be in the lower end of the hand vacuum cleaner. The clean air outlet may be positioned below the suction motor and fan assembly whereby air may travel generally downwardly from the suction motor and fan assembly and through the post motor filter to the clean air outlet.

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Номер записи: 69
21-05-2019 дата публикации

Surface cleaning apparatus

Номер: US10292550B2
Автор: Dave Petersen, Nina Conrad, Wayne Ernest Conrad
Принадлежит: Omachron Intellectual Property Inc

A low profile upright surface cleaning apparatus comprises an air flow duct which has a length in a lateral direction that is transverse to the central longitudinal axis (front to back) of the surface cleaning head that is greater than a depth of the air flow duct in a direction of the central longitudinal axis.

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Номер записи: 70
18-06-2019 дата публикации

Surface cleaning apparatus

Номер: US10321794B2
Автор: Dave Petersen, Nina Conrad, Wayne Ernest Conrad
Принадлежит: Omachron Intellectual Property Inc

An upright surface cleaning apparatus comprises a surface cleaning and an upright section moveably mounted to the surface cleaning head between a generally upright position and a rearwardly inclined in use position. The upright section comprising a cleaning unit comprising a carry handle wherein the carry handle extends in a direction transverse to the central longitudinal axis of the surface cleaning head and wherein the carry handle has a hand grip portion that has a length in the transverse direction that is greater than a depth of the cleaning unit in a direction of the central longitudinal axis.

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Номер записи: 71
10-09-2019 дата публикации

Surface cleaning apparatus

Номер: US10405711B2
Автор: Dave Petersen, Nina Conrad, Wayne Ernest Conrad
Принадлежит: Omachron Intellectual Property Inc

An upright surface cleaning apparatus comprises a surface cleaning head, a cleaning unit moveably mounted to the surface cleaning head between a generally upright position and a rearwardly inclined in use position, a push handle and an above floor cleaning assembly. The cleaning unit comprises an air treatment member and the push handle is rotatably mounted with respect to the cleaning unit. The above floor cleaning assembly comprises a flexible conduit having an inlet end and an outlet end, wherein in a floor cleaning mode a first portion of the flexible conduit having the outlet end is located on the second lateral side of the air treatment member and a second transverse portion of the flexible conduit extends from the second lateral side of the air treatment member over the upper end of the air treatment member to the first lateral side of the air treatment member wherein the second transverse portion is vertically spaced from the rotational joint.

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Номер записи: 72
08-10-2019 дата публикации

Surface cleaning apparatus

Номер: US10433689B2
Автор: Dave Petersen, Nina Conrad, Wayne Ernest Conrad
Принадлежит: Omachron Intellectual Property Inc

An upright surface cleaning apparatus has a surface cleaning head, a cleaning unit moveably mounted to the surface cleaning head between a generally upright position and a rearwardly inclined in use position and a push handle. The cleaning unit comprises a support structure and an air treatment member assembly, wherein the support structure is positioned rearward of a front face of the air treatment member assembly when the cleaning unit is in the generally upright position. The push handle comprises a longitudinally extending member and is mounted to the support structure and a portion of the air treatment member assembly extends rearward of the longitudinally extending member when the cleaning unit is in the generally upright position.

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Номер записи: 73
15-10-2019 дата публикации

Surface cleaning apparatus

Номер: US10441124B2
Автор: Dave Petersen, Nina Conrad, Wayne Ernest Conrad
Принадлежит: Omachron Intellectual Property Inc

An upright surface cleaning apparatus comprises a surface cleaning head, an upright section and a rotatable mount. The upright section is moveably mounted to the surface cleaning head between a generally upright position and a rearwardly inclined in use position, the upright section has an air treatment member assembly, a push handle and a suction motor housing. The push handle has a longitudinally extending drive axis that extends through the air treatment member assembly and the suction motor housing. The rotatable mount rotatably mounts the upright section with respect to the surface cleaning head about an upright section axis wherein the rotatable mount underlies the upright section when the upright section is in the generally upright position.

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Номер записи: 74
15-10-2019 дата публикации

Surface cleaning apparatus

Номер: US10441125B2
Автор: Dave Petersen, Nina Conrad, Wayne Ernest Conrad
Принадлежит: Omachron Intellectual Property Inc

A low profile upright surface cleaning apparatus comprises a surface cleaning head and an upright section moveably mounted to the surface cleaning head. The upright section comprises an air treatment member and a suction motor. Each lateral side of the upright section has a clean air outlet and post-motor porous filter media located upstream of the clean air outlet.

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Номер записи: 75
17-12-2019 дата публикации

Handheld surface cleaning apparatus

Номер: US10506904B2
Автор: Dave Petersen, Nina Conrad, Wayne Ernest Conrad
Принадлежит: Omachron Intellectual Property Inc

A hand vacuum cleaner has an air flow path extending from a dirty air inlet to a clean air outlet. An air treatment member is positioned in the air flow path. A removable pre-motor filter assembly is positioned downstream of the air treatment member and upstream of a suction motor, the pre-motor filter assembly comprising a pre-motor filter and a filter support member, the filter support member having an outlet conduit wherein a terminal end of the outlet conduit extends at a first angle to a direction of air flow through the outlet conduit.

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Номер записи: 76
09-06-2020 дата публикации

Hand carryable surface cleaning apparatus

Номер: US10674884B2
Автор: Dave Petersen, Nina Conrad, Wayne Ernest Conrad
Принадлежит: Omachron Intellectual Property Inc

A surface cleaning apparatus has a cyclone chamber provided in an air flow path. The cyclone chamber has a screen assembly with an outlet section, a longitudinally spaced apart distal section and a longitudinally extending porous section. The outlet section includes a non-porous member extending longitudinally inwardly an outlet section length from an outlet end of the outlet section to a longitudinally inwardly positioned inlet end of the outlet section. The outlet end of the outlet section overlies a cyclone air outlet. The porous section extends longitudinally inwardly from an outlet end of the porous section that is located at the inlet end of the outlet section. The inlet end of the outlet section has a width in a direction transverse to the longitudinal direction that is greater than a width of the outlet end of the porous section in the transverse direction.

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Номер записи: 77
04-08-2020 дата публикации

Surface cleaning apparatus

Номер: US10729295B2
Автор: Dave Petersen, Nina Conrad, Wayne Ernest Conrad
Принадлежит: Omachron Intellectual Property Inc

An upright surface cleaning apparatus comprises a surface cleaning head a cleaning unit moveably mounted to the surface cleaning head between a generally upright position and a rearwardly inclined in use position, a push handle and an above floor cleaning assembly. The above floor cleaning assembly comprises a flexible conduit having an inlet end and an outlet end, wherein in a floor cleaning mode the above floor cleaning assembly is positioned between a front transverse plane that extends transverse to the central longitudinal axis of the surface cleaning head and is located at the front side of the cleaning unit and a rear transverse plane that extends transverse to the central longitudinal axis and is located at the rear side of the cleaning unit.

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Номер записи: 78
04-08-2020 дата публикации

Hand carryable surface cleaning apparatus

Номер: US10729294B2
Автор: Dave Petersen, Nina Conrad, Wayne Ernest Conrad
Принадлежит: Omachron Intellectual Property Inc

A surface cleaning apparatus has a cyclone chamber provided in an air flow path. The cyclone chamber has a screen assembly with an outlet section, a longitudinally spaced apart distal section and a longitudinally extending porous section. The outlet section includes a non-porous member extending longitudinally inwardly an outlet section length from an outlet end of the outlet section to a longitudinally inwardly positioned inlet end of the outlet section. The outlet end of the outlet section overlies a cyclone air outlet. The porous section extends longitudinally inwardly from an outlet end of the porous section that is located at the inlet end of the outlet section. The distal section has a distal section length in the longitudinal direction that is greater than the cyclone outlet port length.

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Номер записи: 79
06-10-2020 дата публикации

Hand carryable surface cleaning apparatus

Номер: US10791889B2
Автор: Dave Petersen, Nina Conrad, Wayne Ernest Conrad
Принадлежит: Omachron Intellectual Property Inc

A hand vacuum cleaner may have an air treatment member and a pre-motor filter downstream from the air treatment member. A suction motor and fan assembly may be is positioned downstream of and below the pre-motor filter, a post motor filter may be positioned downstream of the suction motor and fan assembly and in the lower end of the hand vacuum cleaner. A clean air outlet may be positioned below the suction motor and fan assembly whereby air travels downwardly from the suction motor and fan assembly and through the post motor filter to the clean air outlet.

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Номер записи: 80
25-12-2018 дата публикации

Surface cleaning apparatus

Номер: US10159391B2
Автор: Adam UDY, Andre D. BROWN, Dave Petersen, Jason B. Thorne, Lee M. COTTRELL, Nina Conrad, Wayne Conrad
Принадлежит: Omachron Intellectual Property Inc

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.

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Номер записи: 81
26-03-2019 дата публикации

Hand carryable surface cleaning apparatus

Номер: US10238249B2
Автор: Adam UDY, Andre D. BROWN, Dave Petersen, Jason B. Thorne, Lee M. COTTRELL, Nina Conrad, Wayne Conrad
Принадлежит: Omachron Intellectual Property Inc

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.

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Номер записи: 82
25-01-2022 дата публикации

Hand carryable surface cleaning apparatus

Номер: US11229334B2
Автор: Dave Petersen, Nina Conrad, Wayne Ernest Conrad
Принадлежит: Omachron Intellectual Property Inc

A hand vacuum cleaner has a cyclone, a suction motor and fan assembly downstream of the cyclone and a post motor filter downstream of the suction motor and fan assembly. The post-motor filter housing has an openable bottom panel provided in the lower end of the hand vacuum cleaner.

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Номер записи: 83
02-11-2021 дата публикации

Hand carryable surface cleaning apparatus

Номер: US11160425B2
Автор: Adam UDY, Andre D. BROWN, Dave Petersen, Jason B. Thorne, Lee M. COTTRELL, Nina Conrad, Wayne Conrad
Принадлежит: Omachron Intellectual Property Inc

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.

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Номер записи: 84
21-04-2020 дата публикации

Hand carryable surface cleaning apparatus

Номер: US10624512B2
Автор: Adam UDY, Andre D. BROWN, Dave Petersen, Jason B. Thorne, Lee M. COTTRELL, Nina Conrad, Wayne Conrad
Принадлежит: Omachron Intellectual Property Inc

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.

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Номер записи: 85
25-06-2019 дата публикации

Hand carryable surface cleaning apparatus

Номер: US10327610B2
Автор: Adam UDY, Andre D. BROWN, Dave Petersen, Jason B. Thorne, Lee M. COTTRELL, Nina Conrad, Wayne Conrad
Принадлежит: Omachron Intellectual Property Inc

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.

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Номер записи: 86
01-01-2019 дата публикации

Hand carryable surface cleaning apparatus

Номер: US10165913B2
Автор: Dave Petersen, Nina Conrad, Wayne Ernest Conrad
Принадлежит: Omachron Intellectual Property Inc

A hand vacuum cleaner has a handle provided at the rear end of the hand vacuum cleaner, the handle having a hand grip portion that extends upwardly and forwardly. An energy storage member is positioned above and overlying the hand grip portion, a suction motor and fan assembly that is positioned forward of the hand grip portion and a clean air outlet positioned rearward of the suction motor and fan assembly.

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Номер записи: 87
27-10-2020 дата публикации

Hand carryable surface cleaning apparatus

Номер: US10813510B2
Автор: Adam UDY, Andre D. BROWN, Dave Petersen, Jason B. Thorne, Lee M. COTTRELL, Nina Conrad, Wayne Conrad
Принадлежит: Omachron Intellectual Property Inc

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.

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Номер записи: 88
02-04-2019 дата публикации

Hand carryable surface cleaning apparatus

Номер: US10244906B2
Автор: Adam UDY, Andre D. BROWN, Dave Petersen, Jason B. Thorne, Lee M. COTTRELL, Nina Conrad, Wayne Conrad
Принадлежит: Omachron Intellectual Property Inc

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.

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Номер записи: 89
01-10-2019 дата публикации

Hand carryable surface cleaning apparatus

Номер: US10426302B2
Автор: Adam UDY, Andre D. BROWN, Dave Petersen, Jason B. Thorne, Lee M. COTTRELL, Nina Conrad, Wayne Conrad
Принадлежит: Omachron Intellectual Property Inc

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.

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Номер записи: 90
01-01-2019 дата публикации

Hand carryable surface cleaning apparatus

Номер: US10165915B2
Автор: Dave Petersen, Nina Conrad, Wayne Ernest Conrad
Принадлежит: Omachron Intellectual Property Inc

A surface cleaning apparatus has a cyclone chamber provided in an air flow path. The cyclone chamber has a screen assembly with an outlet section, a longitudinally spaced apart distal section and a longitudinally extending porous section. The outlet section includes a non-porous member extending longitudinally inwardly an outlet section length from an outlet end of the outlet section to a longitudinally inwardly positioned inlet end of the outlet section. The outlet end of the outlet section overlies a cyclone air outlet. The porous section extends longitudinally inwardly from an outlet end of the porous section that is located at the inlet end of the outlet section. The outlet section length is at least as long as the cyclone outlet port length.

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Номер записи: 91
26-06-2001 дата публикации

Apparatus and method for separating particles from a cyclonic fluid flow

Номер: US6251296B1
Автор: Dave Petersen, Wayne Ernest Conrad
Принадлежит: GBD Corp

A particle separation member is provided for use with a cyclone separator. The particle separation member divides the separator into a cyclone chamber and a particle receiving chamber. The cyclone chamber and the particle receiving chamber communicate via a plurality of apertures in the particle separation member. The separation member comprises two cooperating members movable between an open position and a closed position to provide access to the particle receiving chamber to empty the collected contents therefrom.

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Номер записи: 92
11-04-2019 дата публикации

Combination toaster and pizza oven

Номер: CA3145603A1
Автор: Dave Petersen, Nina Conrad, Wayne Ernest Conrad
Принадлежит: Omachron Intellectual Property Inc

A portable combination toaster and pizza oven is operable as a toaster when the cooking appliance is in a vertical orientation and as a pizza oven with a closeable door when the cooking appliance is in a horizontal orientation.

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Номер записи: 93
28-07-2020 дата публикации

Rotatable brush for surface cleaning apparatus

Номер: US10722022B2
Автор: Dave Petersen, Wayne Ernest Conrad
Принадлежит: Omachron Intellectual Property Inc

A surface cleaning apparatus includes a rotatably mounted brush associated with a dirty air inlet. A plurality of bristles extend outwardly from a radial outer surface of the rotatably mounted brush. The brush roll is provided with at least one hard floor cleaning pad and at least one flexible protective pad member.

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Номер записи: 94
13-09-2010 дата публикации

Filter apparatus

Номер: CA2658154A1
Автор: Dave Petersen, Wayne Ernest Conrad
Принадлежит: GBD Corp

A filter apparatus comprises first and second filters, each having an upstream surface and a downstream surface. At least one bypass channel extends from a position upstream of the upstream surface of the first filter to a position upstream of the upstream surface of the second filter.

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Номер записи: 95
08-03-2022 дата публикации

Food cooking apparatus and heat storage member

Номер: CA3076938C
Автор: Dave Petersen, Nina Conrad, Wayne Ernest Conrad
Принадлежит: Omachron Intellectual Property Inc

A cooking apparatus includes a cooking chamber having one or more cooking zones. One or more of a heating element, an air mover, and a steam generator may be associated with one or more of the cooking zones.

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Номер записи: 96
13-07-2017 дата публикации

Hand carryable surface cleaning apparatus

Номер: CA3009234A1
Автор: Adam UDY, Andre D. BROWN, Dave Petersen, Jason B. Thorne, Lee M. COTTRELL, Nina Conrad, Wayne Conrad
Принадлежит: Omachron Intellectual Property Inc

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.

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Номер записи: 97
18-09-2018 дата публикации

Surface cleaning head

Номер: US10076183B2
Автор: Dave Petersen, Nina Conrad, Wayne Conrad
Принадлежит: SharkNinja Operating LLC

A surface cleaning head is disclosed. The surface cleaning head includes a housing, a brush system, and a panel open detector. The brush system includes a brush and a brush drive member drivingly connected to the brush. The brush is moveably mounted in the brush chamber and removably from the brush chamber. A panel open detector is operatively connected to a brush interruption member and the brush interruption member is operatively connected to the brush system. When the panel open detector detects that a panel on the housing is opened, the brush interruption member interacts with the brush system to prevent the brush drive member driving the brush.

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Номер записи: 98
02-11-2017 дата публикации

Cyclone assembly for surface cleaning apparatus and a surface cleaning apparatus having same

Номер: WO2017185175A1
Автор: Dave Petersen, Wayne Ernest Conrad
Принадлежит: Omachron Intellectual Property Inc.

A cyclone assembly for a surface cleaning apparatus has a first cyclonic cleaning stage and a second cyclonic cleaning stage downstream from the first cyclonic cleaning stage. The first cyclonic cleaning stage has a first cyclonic stage air outlet and the second cyclonic cleaning stage has a plurality of second cyclonic stage cyclone air inlets and a second cyclonic stage air inlet end. The first cyclonic cleaning stage air outlet communicates directly with an annular flow region that extends around the second stage air inlet end of the second cyclonic stage.

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Номер записи: 99
08-05-2001 дата публикации

Apparatus for separating particles from a cyclonic fluid flow

Номер: US6228260B1
Автор: Dave Petersen, Wayne Ernest Conrad
Принадлежит: GBD Corp

A particle separation member is provided for use with a cyclone separator. The particle separation member divides the separator into a cyclone chamber and a particle receiving chamber. The cyclone chamber and the particle receiving chamber communicate via a plurality of apertures in the particle separation member. The apertures have baffle members for reducing the flow of fluid in the particle receiving chamber.

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Номер записи: 100