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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 18, 2010
Filed:
Oct. 11, 2007
Kathy E. Dipasquale, Baltimore, MD (US);
Paul S. White, Towson, MD (US);
Gregg L. Sheddy, Shrewsbury, PA (US);
Michael P. Kunz, Hampstead, MD (US);
Stuart J. Wright, Timonium, MD (US);
Spencer G. Maid, Hartland, WI (US);
Kathy E. DiPasquale, Baltimore, MD (US);
Paul S. White, Towson, MD (US);
Gregg L. Sheddy, Shrewsbury, PA (US);
Michael P. Kunz, Hampstead, MD (US);
Stuart J. Wright, Timonium, MD (US);
Spencer G. Maid, Hartland, WI (US);
Black & Decker Inc., Newark, DE (US);
Abstract
A vacuum including a housing and a suction device disposed within the housing is provided with hose and power cord storage features. A pivotal inlet coupling facilitates storage of the hose. A separately formed inlet body facilitates easier formation of the inlet. A cord wrap feature allows easier storage and removal of the power cord.