US2011283475A1PendingUtilityA1

Vacuum cleaner conversion system

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Individually held — no corporate assignee on recordPriority: May 18, 2010Filed: May 18, 2010Published: Nov 24, 2011
Est. expiryMay 18, 2030(~3.8 yrs left)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:Louis W. CappuccioJose Rodriguez
A47L 7/0042A47L 7/0014
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Abstract

A vacuum cleaner conversion system utilizes a container or receptacle with an open top. A cover unit is configured to be positioned over the top of the receptacle and to be clamped to the receptacle to form a watertight connection. A first conduit extends through the cover unit. The conduit has an upper section extending above the cover and a lower section extending below the cover and into the receptacle. The lower section is totally enclosed at its lowermost end, but has an opening extending through its side surface. A second conduit extends through the cover. The second conduit has an upper section extending above the cover and a lower section extending below the cover and into the receptacle. The second conduit is open at its lowermost end. The first conduit has a connector providing an airtight connection between the conduit and a hose connected to a stand-up vacuum. The second conduit has a connector which establishes a watertight connection between the conduit and a hose extending to a dirt and debris collector nozzle unit. Once all elements of the conversion systems are in place, the vacuum cleaner is turned on. The suction provided by the vacuum cleaner extends through the first conduit and its opening, into the receptacle, and through the second conduit, its hose, and the nozzle unit, which allows the nozzle to suck up wet dirt and debris back through the wet hose, into the second conduit and then into the receptacle.

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1 . A vacuum cleaner conversion system for a stand alone suction vacuum cleaner, said system comprising:
 receptacle means for the accumulation of suctioned wet and dry dirt and debris, said receptacle means having an open top;   lid means for covering the open top of the receptacle means, said lid means comprising first conduit means extending through, below, and above the lid means for providing a suction force to and within the receptacle means, and second conduit means extending through, below, and above the lid means for directing the flow of said dirt and debris into the receptacle means; and   means for providing a watertight seal between the lid means and the receptacle means, whereby upon application of a suction force through the first conduit, said dirt and debris are sucked through the second conduit and into the receptacle means.   
     
     
         2 . The system as in  claim 1  wherein the lowermost end of the first conduit means is totally enclosed, the first conduit means having opening means extending through a side surface of said first conduit means for allowing the suction force access through the first conduit means to the receptacle means. 
     
     
         3 . The system as in  claim 2  wherein the second conduit means is open at its lowermost end. 
     
     
         4 . The system as in  claim 3  wherein when the lid means covers the open top of the receptacle means, the lowermost end of the first conduit means is at all times located above the lowermost end of the second conduit means. 
     
     
         5 . The system as in  claim 1  wherein when the lid means covers the open top of the receptacle means, the lowermost end of the first conduit means is at all times located above the lowermost end of the second conduit means. 
     
     
         6 . The system as in  claim 5  wherein the first conduit means comprises opening means for allowing the suction force access through the first conduit means to the receptacle means, said opening means extending through a side surface of the first conduit means. 
     
     
         7 . The system as in  claim 1  further comprising passage means for directing the flow of the suction force between a vacuum cleaner and the first conduit means, and connection means for providing an airtight seal between the passage means and the first conduit means. 
     
     
         8 . The system as in  claim 1  further comprising passage means for directing the flow of said dirt and debris to the second conduit means, and connection means for providing a watertight seal between the passage means and the second conduit means. 
     
     
         9 . The system as in  claim 7  further comprising second passage means for directing the flow of said dirt and debris to the second conduit means, and second connection means for providing a watertight seal between the second passage means and the second conduit means. 
     
     
         10 . The system as in claim.  1  wherein the means for providing a watertight seal comprises lid clamps extending from the lid means. 
     
     
         11 . A vacuum cleaner conversion system for a stand alone suction vacuum cleaner, said system comprising:
 receptacle means for the accumulation of suctioned wet and dry dirt and debris, said receptacle means having an open top;   lid means for covering the open top of the receptacle means;   a first conduit extending through the lid means, said first conduit having an upper section above the lid means and a lower section below the lid means which extends into the receptacle means, said lower section being totally closed at its lowermost end, and an opening extending through the side surface of the lower section;   a second conduit extending through the lid means, said second conduit having an upper section above the lid means and a lower section below the lid means which extends into the receptacle means, said lower section being opened at its lowermost end; and   means for providing a watertight seal between the lid means and the receptacle means, whereby upon application of a suction force through the first conduit means, said dirt and debris are sucked through the second conduit means and into the receptacle means.   
     
     
         12 . The system as in  claim 11  wherein when the lid means covers the open top of the receptacle means, the lowermost end of the first conduit means is at all times located above the lowermost end of the second conduit means. 
     
     
         13 . The system as in  claim 11  further comprising passage means for directing the flow of the suction force between a vacuum cleaner and the first conduit means, and connection means for providing an airtight seal between the passage means and the first conduit means. 
     
     
         14 . The system as in  claim 11  further comprising passage means for directing the flow of said dirt and debris to the second conduit, and connection means for providing a watertight seal between the passage means and the second conduit. 
     
     
         15 . The system as in  claim 13  further comprising second passage means for directing the flow of said dirt and debris to the second conduit means, and second connection means for providing a watertight seal between the second passage means and the second conduit means. 
     
     
         16 . The system as in  claim 11  wherein the means for providing a watertight seal comprises lid clamps extending from the lid means.

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