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GB2554932B
GB2554932B GB1617520.0A GB201617520A GB2554932B GB 2554932 B GB2554932 B GB 2554932B GB 201617520 A GB201617520 A GB 201617520A GB 2554932 B GB2554932 B GB 2554932B
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James Ward Matthew
David Waters Richard
James Rogers Steven
Lawrence Newsom Guy
David Holmes Darren
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Techtronic Floor Care Technology Ltd
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Publication of GB201617520D0 publication Critical patent/GB201617520D0/en
Priority to EP17787555.6A priority patent/EP3525644B1/en
Priority to US16/341,833 priority patent/US20200315412A1/en
Priority to CN201780076579.1A priority patent/CN110049703B/en
Priority to AU2017341475A priority patent/AU2017341475B2/en
Priority to PCT/GB2017/053077 priority patent/WO2018069704A1/en
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L5/00—Structural features of suction cleaners
    • A47L5/12—Structural features of suction cleaners with power-driven air-pumps or air-compressors, e.g. driven by motor vehicle engine vacuum
    • A47L5/22—Structural features of suction cleaners with power-driven air-pumps or air-compressors, e.g. driven by motor vehicle engine vacuum with rotary fans
    • A47L5/225—Convertible suction cleaners, i.e. convertible between different types thereof, e.g. from upright suction cleaners to sledge-type suction cleaners
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L5/00—Structural features of suction cleaners
    • A47L5/12—Structural features of suction cleaners with power-driven air-pumps or air-compressors, e.g. driven by motor vehicle engine vacuum
    • A47L5/22—Structural features of suction cleaners with power-driven air-pumps or air-compressors, e.g. driven by motor vehicle engine vacuum with rotary fans
    • A47L5/24—Hand-supported suction cleaners
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L5/00—Structural features of suction cleaners
    • A47L5/12—Structural features of suction cleaners with power-driven air-pumps or air-compressors, e.g. driven by motor vehicle engine vacuum
    • A47L5/22—Structural features of suction cleaners with power-driven air-pumps or air-compressors, e.g. driven by motor vehicle engine vacuum with rotary fans
    • A47L5/28—Suction cleaners with handles and nozzles fixed on the casings, e.g. wheeled suction cleaners with steering handle
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L9/00—Details or accessories of suction cleaners, e.g. mechanical means for controlling the suction or for effecting pulsating action; Storing devices specially adapted to suction cleaners or parts thereof; Carrying-vehicles specially adapted for suction cleaners
    • A47L9/02—Nozzles
    • A47L9/04—Nozzles with driven brushes or agitators
    • A47L9/0461—Dust-loosening tools, e.g. agitators, brushes
    • A47L9/0466—Rotating tools
    • A47L9/0477—Rolls
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L9/00—Details or accessories of suction cleaners, e.g. mechanical means for controlling the suction or for effecting pulsating action; Storing devices specially adapted to suction cleaners or parts thereof; Carrying-vehicles specially adapted for suction cleaners
    • A47L9/10—Filters; Dust separators; Dust removal; Automatic exchange of filters
    • A47L9/16—Arrangement or disposition of cyclones or other devices with centrifugal action
    • A47L9/1608—Cyclonic chamber constructions
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L9/00—Details or accessories of suction cleaners, e.g. mechanical means for controlling the suction or for effecting pulsating action; Storing devices specially adapted to suction cleaners or parts thereof; Carrying-vehicles specially adapted for suction cleaners
    • A47L9/10—Filters; Dust separators; Dust removal; Automatic exchange of filters
    • A47L9/16—Arrangement or disposition of cyclones or other devices with centrifugal action
    • A47L9/1683—Dust collecting chambers; Dust collecting receptacles
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L9/00—Details or accessories of suction cleaners, e.g. mechanical means for controlling the suction or for effecting pulsating action; Storing devices specially adapted to suction cleaners or parts thereof; Carrying-vehicles specially adapted for suction cleaners
    • A47L9/24—Hoses or pipes; Hose or pipe couplings
    • A47L9/248—Parts, details or accessories of hoses or pipes
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L9/00—Details or accessories of suction cleaners, e.g. mechanical means for controlling the suction or for effecting pulsating action; Storing devices specially adapted to suction cleaners or parts thereof; Carrying-vehicles specially adapted for suction cleaners
    • A47L9/32—Handles
    • A47L9/322—Handles for hand-supported suction cleaners
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L9/00—Details or accessories of suction cleaners, e.g. mechanical means for controlling the suction or for effecting pulsating action; Storing devices specially adapted to suction cleaners or parts thereof; Carrying-vehicles specially adapted for suction cleaners
    • A47L9/32—Handles
    • A47L9/327—Handles for suction cleaners with hose between nozzle and casing

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Filters For Electric Vacuum Cleaners (AREA)
  • Cyclones (AREA)
  • Cleaning In General (AREA)
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Priority Applications (6)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
GB1617520.0A GB2554932B (en) 2016-10-14 2016-10-14 Surface cleaning apparatus
PCT/GB2017/053077 WO2018069704A1 (en) 2016-10-14 2017-10-12 Surface cleaning apparatus
CN201780076579.1A CN110049703B (en) 2016-10-14 2017-10-12 Surface Cleaning Equipment
US16/341,833 US20200315412A1 (en) 2016-10-14 2017-10-12 Surface cleaning apparatus
EP17787555.6A EP3525644B1 (en) 2016-10-14 2017-10-12 Surface cleaning apparatus
AU2017341475A AU2017341475B2 (en) 2016-10-14 2017-10-12 Surface cleaning apparatus

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GB1617520.0A GB2554932B (en) 2016-10-14 2016-10-14 Surface cleaning apparatus

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GB2554932A GB2554932A (en) 2018-04-18
GB2554932B true GB2554932B (en) 2022-06-22

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US (1) US20200315412A1 (en)
EP (1) EP3525644B1 (en)
CN (1) CN110049703B (en)
AU (1) AU2017341475B2 (en)
GB (1) GB2554932B (en)
WO (1) WO2018069704A1 (en)

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GB2598504B (en) * 2017-06-19 2022-06-08 Techtronic Floor Care Tech Ltd A dirt separation device
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GB2035787A (en) * 1978-11-11 1980-06-25 L & H Designs Ltd & Merritt H Suction cleaning device
US20100186188A1 (en) * 2009-01-26 2010-07-29 Danny Patrick Williams Handheld canister vacuum cleaner
US20130091815A1 (en) * 2011-10-12 2013-04-18 Black & Decker Inc. Motor, fan and dirt separation means arrangement
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CN203914775U (en) * 2014-06-30 2014-11-05 戴香明 A kind of hand held cleaner
US20150135474A1 (en) * 2013-11-21 2015-05-21 Euro-Pro Operating LLP Surface cleaning apparatus configurable in a storage position
GB2525225A (en) * 2014-04-16 2015-10-21 Dyson Technology Ltd Cleaning implement for a vacuum cleaner and cleaning apparatus
EP2989956A1 (en) * 2014-08-29 2016-03-02 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd Vacuum cleaner
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CN105935275A (en) * 2016-06-12 2016-09-14 苏州爱建电器有限公司 Cyclone type dust collector with transverse dust barrel

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GB2035787A (en) * 1978-11-11 1980-06-25 L & H Designs Ltd & Merritt H Suction cleaning device
US20100186188A1 (en) * 2009-01-26 2010-07-29 Danny Patrick Williams Handheld canister vacuum cleaner
US20130091815A1 (en) * 2011-10-12 2013-04-18 Black & Decker Inc. Motor, fan and dirt separation means arrangement
US20150135474A1 (en) * 2013-11-21 2015-05-21 Euro-Pro Operating LLP Surface cleaning apparatus configurable in a storage position
CN103784081A (en) * 2014-01-27 2014-05-14 科沃斯机器人科技(苏州)有限公司 Handheld dust collector
GB2525225A (en) * 2014-04-16 2015-10-21 Dyson Technology Ltd Cleaning implement for a vacuum cleaner and cleaning apparatus
CN203914775U (en) * 2014-06-30 2014-11-05 戴香明 A kind of hand held cleaner
EP2989956A1 (en) * 2014-08-29 2016-03-02 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd Vacuum cleaner
US20160113455A1 (en) * 2014-10-22 2016-04-28 Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd. Handheld vacuum cleaner
CN105935275A (en) * 2016-06-12 2016-09-14 苏州爱建电器有限公司 Cyclone type dust collector with transverse dust barrel

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GB201617520D0 (en) 2016-11-30
AU2017341475A1 (en) 2019-05-30
CN110049703B (en) 2021-06-15
EP3525644B1 (en) 2020-11-11
GB2554932A (en) 2018-04-18
EP3525644A1 (en) 2019-08-21
AU2017341475B2 (en) 2020-09-17
CN110049703A (en) 2019-07-23
US20200315412A1 (en) 2020-10-08

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