GB2304030A - Vacuum cleaner attachment - Google Patents

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GB2304030A
GB2304030A GB9516208A GB9516208A GB2304030A GB 2304030 A GB2304030 A GB 2304030A GB 9516208 A GB9516208 A GB 9516208A GB 9516208 A GB9516208 A GB 9516208A GB 2304030 A GB2304030 A GB 2304030A
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David William Carpenter
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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
    • A47L7/00—Suction cleaners adapted for additional purposes; Tables with suction openings for cleaning purposes; Containers for cleaning articles by suction; Suction cleaners adapted to cleaning of brushes; Suction cleaners adapted to taking-up liquids
    • A47L7/0004—Suction cleaners adapted to take up liquids, e.g. wet or dry vacuum cleaners
    • A47L7/0014—Suction cleaners adapted to take up liquids, e.g. wet or dry vacuum cleaners with additional means or devices between nozzle and casing
    • 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
    • A47L7/00—Suction cleaners adapted for additional purposes; Tables with suction openings for cleaning purposes; Containers for cleaning articles by suction; Suction cleaners adapted to cleaning of brushes; Suction cleaners adapted to taking-up liquids
    • A47L7/0004—Suction cleaners adapted to take up liquids, e.g. wet or dry vacuum cleaners
    • A47L7/0023—Recovery tanks
    • A47L7/0028—Security means, e.g. float valves or level switches for preventing overflow
    • 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
    • A47L9/0009—Storing devices ; Supports, stands or holders

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Abstract

An attachment for a vacuum cleaner to pick up liquids or treat stains comprises a unit connected to a vacuum cleaner via a flexible adaptor 4 at outlet port (d) and connected to a hand tool 2 via a flexible hose 1 at inlet port (c). Within the unit the liquid is separated from the airstream for example by a velocity reduction plate (a) and collects within the unit. Prior to use the unit may contain all necessary equipment and chemicals to deal with spills and stains, for example the hose, adaptor, hand tool and containers of stain removing chemicals (figures 1 and 2). A float may be used to shut off the airflow once the liquid within the unit reaches a predetermined level.

Description

The invention relates to a Vacuum Cleaner Attachment.
Through experience in carpet and upholstery cleaning, it has become apparant that the house holder does not generally have sufficient knowledge or equipment to succesfully deal with stains or spills and most unsightly marks remain due to three factors i). Over use of cleaning chemicals ii). Unable to extract spill, stain and chemical from fabric or carpet iii). All other available means of extraction are expensive or take to long to set up The invention will allow for removal of stains and spills, including chemicals used in stain removal without the need for expensive specialist cleaning equipment.
The only additional equipment neccessary is the use of a vacuum cleaner, of the type with a flexible hose.
This will allow for an inexpensive, simple to use, effective treatment to deal ith spills and stains to carpet and upholstery.
The unit will contain all noccessary equipment and chemicals stored internally hich are removed prior to use.
The unit attaches to the vacuum hose ripe by means of an adaptor to suit.
The unit allows for separation of liquids from the air stream so as to prevent them from entering the vacuum cleaner body and causing damage. This is achieved by a velocity reduction plate (a).
A specific embodement of the invention will now be descrided by way of example with referance to tr@ @cco@panying dra@in@s in which: Fig 1. Shows the unit by way of side elevation Fig 2. Shows the unit by way of Flan View Fig 3. Shows the unit in operational use by schematic lay@ut To operate the unit the to@ of the assembly is re@oved.
(type of catch and hinge not shown) The con@ents (see fig 1 and 2) Items @. @ick un hose . Pick 7 hard tool 3. Stain removal che@@icals Adaptor to fit vacuum hose The unit is set up for use as in fig 3.
Items 1 and 2 are connected together and are then fitted to (c) Unit inlet port Item 4 is fitted to the vacuum hose on one end nd to (d) The unit outlet port Turn on vacuum, the unit will now lift a liquid spill or treated stain as per fig 3.
indicates airflow direction. ir is pulled into the unit via (c) which has a velocity control to control airspeed (not shown).
The liquid element strikes (a) velocity reduction plate and fails to the bottom of the unit, whilst the airflow exits (d) and continues to vacuum cleaner.
A float type mechanism may be used to shut off -the exiting air when the water reaches a predetermined level. (not shown)

Claims (7)

  1. CLAIMS 1. The vacuum cleaner attachment can be attached to any vacuum cleaner hose pipe and used for picking up liguids or treating stains without water entering th vacuum.
  2. 2. The unit contains ins all items needed to deal with most spills and stains.
  3. 3. May be used over and over again.
  4. 4. jill not cause any damage to a traditional domestic dry vacuum.
  5. 5. Will not cause any damage to a wet or dry vacuum.
  6. 6. Additional features may be added to control airflow on inlet or reduce airflow on outlet to prevent over filling.
  7. 7. An additional filter may be added at point (x) to warn user, moisture is entering exit stream.
GB9516208A 1995-08-08 1995-08-08 Vacuum cleaner attachment Withdrawn GB2304030A (en)

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Cited By (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2320418A (en) * 1996-11-02 1998-06-24 Jeremy Mark Wymer Vacuum cleaner attachment for sucking up liquids
DE29812040U1 (en) 1998-07-07 1999-08-05 Bielski, Roman, 50674 Köln Wet vacuum attachment
GB2404848A (en) * 2003-08-11 2005-02-16 Peter Frimley Vacuum cleaner attachment for taking up liquids
GB2537948A (en) * 2015-05-01 2016-11-02 Space Vacuum Ltd Storage container, toy collection system, toy filter and vacuum cleaner

Citations (6)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB662636A (en) * 1948-11-19 1951-12-12 Alfred Charles Morrison Improvements in or relating to generating plant for electricity
GB1494931A (en) * 1974-06-03 1977-12-14 Parise & Sons Inc Dirty liquid storage bucket for a steam vacuum cleaner
GB1522385A (en) * 1974-10-21 1978-08-23 Reflex Moebelpflegemittel Accessory for use with suction-cleaning apparatus
US4341540A (en) * 1981-04-20 1982-07-27 Howerin Charles R Vacuum cleaner accessory
WO1987001267A1 (en) * 1985-08-26 1987-03-12 Hederolba Ab Device for cleaning by suction
EP0573123A2 (en) * 1992-06-04 1993-12-08 Just Facts B.V. A system provided with a vacuum cleaner

Patent Citations (6)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB662636A (en) * 1948-11-19 1951-12-12 Alfred Charles Morrison Improvements in or relating to generating plant for electricity
GB1494931A (en) * 1974-06-03 1977-12-14 Parise & Sons Inc Dirty liquid storage bucket for a steam vacuum cleaner
GB1522385A (en) * 1974-10-21 1978-08-23 Reflex Moebelpflegemittel Accessory for use with suction-cleaning apparatus
US4341540A (en) * 1981-04-20 1982-07-27 Howerin Charles R Vacuum cleaner accessory
WO1987001267A1 (en) * 1985-08-26 1987-03-12 Hederolba Ab Device for cleaning by suction
EP0573123A2 (en) * 1992-06-04 1993-12-08 Just Facts B.V. A system provided with a vacuum cleaner

Cited By (5)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2320418A (en) * 1996-11-02 1998-06-24 Jeremy Mark Wymer Vacuum cleaner attachment for sucking up liquids
DE29812040U1 (en) 1998-07-07 1999-08-05 Bielski, Roman, 50674 Köln Wet vacuum attachment
GB2404848A (en) * 2003-08-11 2005-02-16 Peter Frimley Vacuum cleaner attachment for taking up liquids
GB2537948A (en) * 2015-05-01 2016-11-02 Space Vacuum Ltd Storage container, toy collection system, toy filter and vacuum cleaner
GB2537948B (en) * 2015-05-01 2017-08-09 Space Vacuum Ltd Storage container, toy collection system, toy filter and vacuum cleaner

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