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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 13, 2005
Filed:
Apr. 21, 2004
Applicants:
Michael J. Shanor, Nicholasville, KY (US);
Amy N. Mudd, Danville, KY (US);
Inventors:
Michael J. Shanor, Nicholasville, KY (US);
Amy N. Mudd, Danville, KY (US);
Assignee:
Panasonic Corporation of North America, Secaucus, NJ (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A47L009/32 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A floor cleaning apparatus includes a nozzle assembly and a canister assembly connected to the nozzle assembly. A suction generator and a dirt collection vessel are carried by the nozzle assembly or the canister assembly. In addition, the vacuum cleaner includes a control handle displaceable between operating and storage positions. A stabilizer on the handle is provided adjacent the floor in the storage position. Engagement of the stabilizer with the floor prevents the vacuum cleaner from inadvertently tipping over rearwardly.