Patent ID: 8590098
Filing Date: 2013-11-26
Classification: A47L,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A vacuum hose storage system comprising: a housing forming an internal storage compartment; a length of hose extendable from a retracted position in the storage compartment to an extended position extending from said storage compartment, said hose having a first end adapted to be connected to a vacuum source and an open second end for collecting dirt from an area to be cleaned; a handle on the second end of the hose; a cradle on the housing for holding the handle when the hose is in the retracted position; a helical spring located within the hose providing a biasing force for retracting the hose toward the retracted position; and a one-way latch mounted on the housing and operatively engageable with the helical spring of the hose permitting the hose to move freely toward the extended position from the storage compartment while preventing movement of the hose toward the retracted position when in an engaged position with the hose.