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US 2020/0138258 A1Published application
Debris compactor for a vacuum cleaner and vacuum cleaner having the same
AssigneeSharkNinja Operating LLC
InventorsDavid S. CLARE, Christopher P. PINCHES
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Abstract
A debris compactor may include an inlet configured to receive debris, an auger chamber having an auger extending therein, and a dust cup disposed at a distal end of the auger chamber. The auger may be configured to urge the debris into the dust cup.
Claims20
A debris compactor comprising:
- an inlet configured to receive debris;
- an auger chamber having an auger extending therein;
- and
- a dust cup disposed at a distal end of the auger chamber, the auger being configured to urge the debris into the dust cup.
1 more element
A collection system for collecting debris comprising:
- a debris compactor, the debris compactor including:
- an inlet configured to receive debris;
- and
- an auger chamber having an auger extending therein;
- a dust cup configured to receive debris from the debris compactor;
- and
- a suction source configured to draw air through the debris compactor.
4 more elements
A vacuum cleaner comprising:
- a chassis;
- and
- a collection system for collecting debris coupled to the chassis, the collection system including:
- a debris compactor, the debris compactor including:
- an inlet configured to receive debris;
- and
- an auger chamber having an auger extending therein;
- a dust cup configured to receive debris from the debris compactor;
- and
- a suction source configured to draw air through the debris compactor.
7 more elements
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.