Patent ID: 6514356
Filing Date: 2003-02-04
Classification: A47L

Abstract:
An upright vacuum cleaner comprising:a handle for manually maneuvering the vacuum cleaner; a means for generating vacuum suction; a pathway into which an airflow is drawn by the suction means; a filter through which the airflow passes prior to exiting the vacuum cleaner, said filter acting to remove particles from the airflow; an exhaust through which the filtered airflow is discharged from the vacuum cleaner; a base; a vacuum nozzle contained within the base and connected to the suction means through the pathway; and an edge cleaner disposed at an edge of the base and including bristles for dislodging dirt and debris, the edge cleaner being adjustable into an operational position in which the bristles contact the floor beyond the edge of the base, wherein the bristles of the edge cleaner when in the operational position are positioned slightly in front of the base.