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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 29, 2016
Filed:
Dec. 17, 2013
Techtronic Floor Care Technology Limited, Tortola, VG;
Brett Reed, Alliance, OH (US);
Markus Allemann, Chagrin Falls, OH (US);
Doug Rukavina, Massillon, OH (US);
Mark Reindle, Sagamore Hills, OH (US);
Norm Siegel, Mentor, OH (US);
Jack W. Gee, Willoughby, OH (US);
Jamie Horvath, Lakewood, OH (US);
Mark Butts, Akron, OH (US);
Techtronic Floor Care Technology Limited, Tortola, VG;
Abstract
A cordless, battery-powered system of cleaning products. The system of cleaning products includes devices such as upright vacuums (e.g., a stick vacuum, a lightweight upright vacuum, etc.), a hand-held vacuum, a carpet-cleaner, a canister vacuum, and the like. Each of the devices is powered by a battery pack which is interchangeable among the devices. The battery pack includes a combination of hardware and software for connecting to, identifying, and communicating with the cleaning products to ensure that each of the products receives the power necessary to ensure optimal performance.