David J Mcdowell

US Patent:

RE327514, Sep 20, 1988

Filed:

Sep 11, 1987

Appl. No.:

7/096349

Inventors:

Michael S. Joss - Chicago IL
David E. McDowell - Grand Rapids MI

Assignee:

Bissell Inc. - Grand Rapids MI

International Classification:

A47L 528

US Classification:

15329

Abstract:

A vacuum cleaner convertible between an upright vacuum cleaner and a portable hand carried vacuum cleaner. The conversion is accomplished by means of a handle pivotally mounted for selective movement between an open position extending from the body of the unit for manipulation thereof in an upright floor carried vacuum operation, and a closed position overlying the body of the unit wherein the handle and housing cooperate to form a handgrip of discrete length for manipulation thereof in a portable hand carried vacuum cleaning operation. The handle automatically latches upon opening and closing. The vacuum cleaner also includes a dirt reservoir and filter bag assembly carried by the body of the unit and removable from the body of the unit and separable from each other for ease of cleaning.

US Patent:

46446052, Feb 24, 1987

Filed:

Mar 25, 1985

Appl. No.:

6/715324

Inventors:

Michael S. Joss - Chicago IL
David E. McDowell - Grand Rapids MI

Assignee:

Bissell Inc. - Grand Rapids MI

International Classification:

A47L 528

US Classification:

15329

Abstract:

A vacuum cleaner convertible between an upright vacuum cleaner and a portable hand carried vacuum cleaner. The conversion is accomplished by means of a handle pivotally mounted for selective movement between an open position extending from the body of the unit for manipulation thereof in an upright floor carried vacuum operation, and a closed position overlying the body of the unit wherein the handle and housing cooperate to form a handgrip of discrete length for manipulation thereof in a portable hand carried vacuum cleaning operation. The handle automatically latches upon opening and closing. The vacuum cleaner also includes a dirt reservoir and filter bag assembly carried by the body of the unit and removable from the body of the unit and separable from each other for ease of cleaning.