Patent ID: 6049941
Filing Date: 2000-04-18
Classification: A47L,B24B

Abstract:
A portable vacuum system for use by an operator of an air powered tool that creates dust and debris during operation, comprising:a collection container comprising a fabric bag that is adapted to be worn on the back of the operator and having a non-air permeable back panel adapted to rest on the back of the operator, and an intake for receiving dust and debris for collection in the container;a vacuum generating device having a pressurized air inlet for receiving a source of pressurized air, a vacuum inlet at which a vacuum pressure is generated, and an air outlet at which the pressurized air is exhausted, said air outlet being connected to the intake of said collection container;a vacuum hose connected between the tool and the vacuum inlet of said vacuum generating device; anda fluid conduit system having an input adapted for connection to an air supply conduit coupled to a remotely located source of pressurized air, a first output connected to the pressurized air inlet of said vacuum generating device, and a second output adapted for connection to an air supply conduit coupled to the tool.