Filter cup assembly for a vacuum cleaner

Description

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a filter cup assembly for a vacuum cleaner showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view showing the filter holder and screen cover;

FIG. 3 is an exploded front elevation view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a bottom plan view of the filter holder, taken from the direction shown in FIG. 3;

FIG. 5 is a top plan view of the filter holder, taken from the direction shown in FIG. 3;

FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view of the screen cover, taken from the direction shown in FIG. 3; and,

FIG. 7 is a top plan view of the screen cover, taken from the direction shown in FIG. 3.

Claims

The ornamental design for a filter cup assembly for a vacuum cleaner, as shown.

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Inventors:	Baldinger; Russell L. (Adelphi, OH), Lamer; Danny (Berthierville Quebec, CA)
Appl. No.:	D/183,101
Filed:	June 5, 2003

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Current U.S. Class:	D32/31; D32/30
Current International Class:	1505
Field of Search:	;D32/25,30-31,17-18,21-23 ;D30/158 ;D28/10 ;15/344,329,347,320,350-353,402,361,339 ;55/DIG.3,472,459.1,429 ;96/337 ;95/268,271

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Primary Examiner: McInroy; Ruth
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Kremblas, Jr.; Francis T. Kremblas, Foster, Phillips & Pollick