U.S. patent application number 10/315956 was filed with the patent office on 2004-06-10 for magic broom vacuum.
Invention is credited to Shahbaz, Jamshid Jim.
Application Number | 20040107529 10/315956 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 32468832 |
Filed Date | 2004-06-10 |
United States Patent
Application |
20040107529 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Shahbaz, Jamshid Jim |
June 10, 2004 |
Magic broom vacuum
Abstract
A portable cordless unit includes an interchangeable broom and
an intake collector which draws in dirt and the air--having passed
through filters--can be blown out of the machine outside the room
through a long hose. A switching circuit causes fan operation in
the event a room needs vacuum in addition to a broom.
Inventors: |
Shahbaz, Jamshid Jim;
(Westlake Village, CA) |
Correspondence
Address: |
JAMSHID JIM SHAHBAZ
993 Aranmoor Avenue
Westlake Village
CA
91361
US
|
Family ID: |
32468832 |
Appl. No.: |
10/315956 |
Filed: |
December 10, 2002 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
15/327.5 ;
15/347; 15/398 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A47L 9/06 20130101; A47L
5/36 20130101; A47L 9/066 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
015/327.5 ;
015/347; 015/398 |
International
Class: |
A47L 009/12; A47L
009/06 |
Claims
What is claimed is:
1. a housing forming an internal air path extending from an inlet
to an outlet; an intake collector for inducing an air flow through
said air path from said inlet to said outlet; a filter system of
two filters intersecting said air path so that air passing through
said filters is purified before exiting the outlet; a broom system
comprising three varieties of brushes; a movable intake collector
installable either in front or behind the broom; and an elastic
cover over the broom system to collect dust.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION
[0001] Not Applicable
BACKGROUND--FIELD OF INVENTION
[0002] The present patent relates to a portable cordless broom
vacuum. The present patent comes under the sector of single-unit
vacuum cleaners which are autonomous, namely contain all the
operating components within a single volume, and, during operation,
emit less dust and other allergy causing substances.
BACKGROUND--DESCRIPTION OF PRIOR ART
[0003] Vacuum cleaners historically worked by means of a suction
fan which creates a partial vacuum within the machine. Outside air,
which always tries to fill a vacuum, flows rapidly into the
cleaner, drawing in dust. A cloth or paper bag, or other container,
traps the dirt, and the cleaned air is blown out of the
machine.
[0004] There are historically two kinds of portable vacuum
cleaners: (1) canisters, or tanks, and (2) uprights. In a canister
model, a powerful suction fan pulls dirt into the bag through a
hose to which a variety of nozzles can be attached. An upright
model has a small fan and an agitator in its base. The agitator is
a rotating cylinder with bristles that loosen dirt,. Waste is
sucked into a bag attached to the machine's handles.
SUMMARY
[0005] Said objects are fully achieved by the easily used portable
cordless broom vacuum with its separate and interchangeable broom
and vacuum, according to the invention, as described by the
contents of the claims indicated below.
OBJECTS AND ADVANTAGES
[0006] Accordingly, several objects and advantages of the present
invention are:
[0007] a. Portability;
[0008] b. Broom and vacuum combination;
[0009] c. Reduced allergies;
[0010] d. Broom enhances dirt removal capabilities;
[0011] e. Ease of use without electric cords;
[0012] f. Elastic cover with broom increases dust removal; and
[0013] g. Extra hose allows air to be blown out of room reducing
room alergies.
DRAWING FIGURE
[0014] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of the Magic Broom Vacuum
embodying basic concepts of the present invention.
[0015] FIG. 2 is a plan view of the secondary filter.
[0016] FIG. 3 shows the interrelationship of the broom to the
vacuum unit.
[0017] FIG. 4 shows the air outlet side of the present
invention.
[0018] FIG. 5 shows a top view of the present invention.
[0019] FIG. 6 shows the side not depicted by FIG. 4.
[0020] FIG. 7 shows the back side of the Magic Broom Vacuum.
[0021] FIG. 8 illustrates use of the present invention in a
portable configuration.
[0022] FIG. 9 shows the broom, vacuum, elastic cover, hard brush,
medium brush, and soft brush.
[0023] FIG. 10 is a schematic side view of the system of FIG.
9.
[0024] FIG. 11 is another front view of FIG. 9 but with the vacuum
hose in an elevated position.
[0025] FIG. 12 is a schematic side view of the system of FIG.
11.
REFERENCE POINTS IN DRAWING
[0026] A. Hard brush
[0027] B. Medium brush
[0028] C. Soft brush
[0029] D. Collector
[0030] E. Adjustment broom collector lever
[0031] F. Elastic cover
[0032] G. Auxillary on/off switch
[0033] H. Air filter
[0034] I. Back or shoulder straps
[0035] J. On/off switch
[0036] K. Empty battery charge light indicator
[0037] L. Green indicator full battery charge light
[0038] M. Charger connection
[0039] N. Air door connection outlet
[0040] O. Air ingress connection
[0041] P. Secondary Filter
[0042] Q. Top Service Door
[0043] R. Secondary air emission hose.
DESCRIPTION
[0044] As required, detailed illustrative embodiments of the
invention are disclosed herein. The embodiments exemplify the
invention and are currently considered to be the best embodiments
for such purposes. However, it is to be recognized that the units
may be constructed in various other forms different from that
disclosed. Accordingly, the specific structural details disclosed
are representative and provide a basis for the claims which define
the scope of the present invention.
[0045] As above indicated, the Magic Broom Vacuum is one in which
outside air flows either into the portable vacuum cleaner or,
alternatively, through the broom into the vacuum cleaner, drawing
in dirt. Two filters trap the dirt, and the air is blown outside
the room through an extra hose.
ADVANTAGES
[0046] Because the Magic Broom Vacuum is a portable cordless broom
vacuum, electric cords are not required.
[0047] Having the broom in addition to the suction fan has the
effect of increasing the efficiency of the Magic Broom Vacuum in
contrast to historical vacuum cleaners which worked only by means
of a suction fan.
[0048] Having the elastic cover coupled with the broom increases
dust removal beyond that which would normally be achieved with
current generation vacuum cleaners.
[0049] The air which can be blown out of the room by the extra hose
decreases room allergies in contrast to current vacuum cleaners
whose emitted air remains within the room.
[0050] The Magic Broom Vacuum may be used with the fan suction
only, or may have the broom therewith to allow for increased dirt
removal capabilities.
[0051] According to one aspect of the present invention,
portability is provided beyond the reach of conventional cord
driven vacuum cleaners.
[0052] Having the extra hose and the elastic cover has the effect
of increasing the efficiency of the Magic Broom Vacuum in reducing
allergies.
OPERATION
[0053] Referring to FIGS. 1 and 3, there are illustrated various
air flow paths which can be utilized by the present embodiment. The
unit includes two back straps (I) by which the unit is mounted on
the user's person. The unit is activated by the on/off switch (J)
whereby the red (K) and green (L) indicators demonstrate whether
the charger connection (M) is required for the batteries. Charged
batteries causes the vacuum collector (D) to draw air into the unit
(O) where the air passes the filter (H) before exiting the unit (N)
to a hose (R) allowing the air to pass out of the room.
[0054] If it is preferred to use the broom for particularly dirty
environments, one of three brushes--(A), (B), or (C) can then be
activated whereupon the elastic cover (F) covers any resulting dust
which is drawn into the vacuum.
CONCLUSION, RAMIFICATIONS, AND SCOPE
[0055] The Magic Broom Vacuum can be used as a portable and
cordless system to use in the place of existing canister or upright
vacuum cleaners.
[0056] Although the description above contains many specificities,
these should not be construed as limiting the scope of the
invention but as merely providing illustrations of some of the
presently preferred embodiments of this invention.
[0057] Thus the scope of the inventions should be determined by
appended claims and their legal equivalents.
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