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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 17, 1999
Filed:
Mar. 18, 1997
Gary W Collins, Reno, NV (US);
Kehl T LeSourd, Reno, NV (US);
Thermax, Inc., Reno, NV (US);
Abstract
A handle which is attachable to an electrified vacuum hose of a hydro-vacuum extraction machine, the hose including electrical wires encapsulated therein, a vacuum tube and a solution supply tube running parallel to the hose. The handle includes a handle portion secured to the vacuum tube, the handle portion having a valve chamber for receiving a valve having an actuator, a retainer for retaining the valve in the valve chamber and a cover for covering the valve chamber, wherein the solution supplying tube is attachable to the valve for supplying the cleaning solution thereto. The cover is pivotally secured to the handle portion. The handle further includes an electric plug which is retained in the handle portion and is electrically connected to the electrical wires. The handle portion includes a first half member and a second half member which are connected to each other and which define a hollow chamber therein. The plug is retained in the hollow chamber. Further, the plug includes terminals for connecting with a mating plug for supplying electricity from the electrical wires to a vacuum attachment for use in vacuuming. The retainer removably retains the valve.