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US 6,671,924 B1Granted
Vacuum dustpan
OwnerRichard K. Roodinventor
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Abstract
A vacuum dustpan having a housing with an inlet to the level of the floor surface into which dust and debris can be directed. A vacuum motor induces a vacuum to transfer the debris to a collection chamber within the housing. The vacuum dustpan is usable in locations such as shops, hair salons, kitchens and other environments where debris collects and periodically swept.
Claims6
A vacuum dustpan for collecting debris from a floor surface comprising:
- (a) a housing having a debris collection chamber and defining an inlet;
- (b) a vacuum motor for generating a flow of air from said inlet to said collection chamber;
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- (c) said inlet including an apron extending outwardly from said inlet, said apron having an inclined surface to direct swept debris toward said inlet.
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