# US 10,499,781 B2 · Surface cleaning apparatus > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 10,499,781 B2 - Document ID: US10499781B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 15/641,591 - Filed: 2017-07-05 - Published: 2017-10-26 - Granted: 2019-12-10 - Earliest claimed: 2013-03-01 - Assignees: Omachron Intellectual Property Inc. - Applicants: Omachron Intellectual Property Inc. - Inventors: Wayne Ernest Conrad - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US10499781B2 ## CPC - A47L 9/2868: {Arrangements for power supply of vacuum cleaners or the accessories thereof} - A47L 5/225: {Convertible suction cleaners, i.e. convertible between different types thereof, e.g. from upright suction cleaners to sledge-type suction cleaners} - A47L 5/24: Hand-supported suction cleaners - A47L 5/32: with means for connecting a hose (hose couplings for suction cleaners A47L9/24) - A47L 9/00: 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 - A47L 9/0027: {specially adapted for holding the suction cleaning tools} - A47L 9/009: {Carrying-vehicles; Arrangements of trollies or wheels; Means for avoiding mechanical obstacles} - A47L 9/0477: {Rolls} - A47L 9/1683: {Dust collecting chambers; Dust collecting receptacles} - A47L 9/1691: {Mounting or coupling means for cyclonic chamber or dust receptacles} - A47L 9/246: {with electrical connectors} - A47L 9/26: Incorporation of winding devices for electric cables (devices specially adapted for repeatedly paying-out or re-storing cables B65H75/34; arrangements of electrical cables or lines between relatively-movable parts H02G11/00) - A47L 9/2805: {Parameters or conditions being sensed} - A47L 9/2857: {User input or output elements for control, e.g. buttons, switches or displays} - A47L 9/2878: {Dual-powered vacuum cleaners, i.e. devices which can be operated with mains power supply or by batteries} - A47L 9/2884: {Details of arrangements of batteries or their installation} - A47L 9/325: {for wheeled suction cleaners with steering handle} - A47L: DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING (brushes A46B; cleaning quantities of bottles or of other hollow articles of one kind B08B9/00; laundry D06F); SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL (cleaning in general B08) ## Abstract A surface cleaning apparatus having a suction hose and a hose storage chamber. The suction hose is adjustable between an extended configuration and a retracted configuration and the suction hose is biased to the extended configuration by a biasing member. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A surface cleaning apparatus comprising: (a) a fluid flow path extending from a dirty fluid inlet to a clean air outlet of the surface cleaning apparatus and including a suction hose, an air treatment member and a suction motor; and, (b) a hose storage chamber, wherein the suction hose has an expandable sidewall that is adjustable between an extended configuration and a retracted configuration, wherein, in the retracted configuration, a length of the suction hose is shorter than when the suction hose is in the extended configuration, wherein, when the suction hose is in the hose storage chamber, the suction hose is in the retracted configuration, wherein the suction hose comprises a bias that biases the hose to the extended configuration, wherein the storage chamber comprises a securement member comprising an engagement end and the securement member is pivotally mounted whereby the securement member pivots between an engaged position in which the engagement end engages the expandable sidewall of the suction hose whereby outward axial movement of the hose is inhibited and a disengaged position whereby outward axial movement of the hose is enabled, wherein the engagement end is engageable with the expandable sidewall of the suction hose at a plurality of locations along a length of the suction hose, and wherein inward motion of the suction hose causes the engagement end to move away from the engaged position whereby inward movement of the suction hose into the hose storage chamber is enabled, and outward motion of the suction hose causes the engagement end to move towards the engaged position. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The surface cleaning apparatus of claim 1, wherein the suction hose is contracted upon entry to the storage chamber. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The surface cleaning apparatus of claim 1, wherein, when the securement member disengages from the suction hose, withdrawal of the suction hose from the storage chamber is enabled and the suction hose expands upon exiting the storage chamber. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The surface cleaning apparatus of claim 1, wherein the suction hose expands upon exiting the storage chamber solely due to a force applied by the bias. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The surface cleaning apparatus of claim 1, wherein the securement member is biased to the engaged position. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The surface cleaning apparatus of claim 1, wherein the securement member has a first engagement end which is engageable with the expandable sidewall of the suction hose at a plurality of locations along a length of the suction hose and an inner end that is moveably mounted, the securement member is moveable between the engaged position in which the engagement end engages the expandable sidewall of the suction hose and the disengaged position in which the engagement end is disengaged from the expendable sidewall of the suction hose. ### Claim 7 A surface cleaning apparatus comprising: (a) a fluid flow path extending from a dirty fluid inlet to a clean air outlet of the surface cleaning apparatus and including a suction hose, an air treatment member and a suction motor; and, (b) a hose storage chamber, wherein the suction hose has an expandable sidewall that is adjustable between an extended configuration and a retracted configuration, wherein, in the retracted configuration, a length of the suction hose is shorter than when the suction hose is in the extended configuration, wherein, when the suction hose is in the hose storage chamber, the suction hose is in the retracted configuration, wherein the suction hose comprises a bias that biases the hose to the extended configuration, wherein the storage chamber comprises a securement member that is moveable between an engaged position in which the securement member engages the expandable sidewall of the suction hose whereby outward axial movement of the hose is inhibited and a disengaged position whereby outward axial movement of the hose is enabled, wherein the securement member is engageable with the expandable sidewall of the suction hose at a plurality of locations along a length of the suction hose, and wherein the securement member comprises a one-way latch which engages the expandable sidewall of the suction hose. ### Claim 8 (depends on 7) The surface cleaning apparatus of claim 7, wherein the securement member is engageable with a portion of the flexible sidewall of an extended portion of the suction hose. ### Claim 9 (depends on 7) The surface cleaning apparatus of claim 7, wherein the storage chamber comprises et least one guide member operable to guide the suction hose as the suction hose moves between the extended configuration and the retracted configuration. ### Claim 10 (depends on 7) The surface cleaning apparatus of claim 7, wherein the at least one guide member comprises a pair of opposed guide members provided on opposed sides of the suction hose. ### Claim 11 (depends on 7) The surface cleaning apparatus of claim 7, further comprising a drive member drivingly connected to the at least one guide member. ### Claim 12 (depends on 7) The surface cleaning apparatus of claim 7, wherein the bias is provided in the sidewall of the suction hose.