Patent ID: 7654582
Filing Date: 2010-02-02
Classification: A47L,E04H,F16L

Abstract:
1. A directional control means for submerged surface suction cleaning apparatus comprising: an elbow joint terminating in an inlet end and an outlet end, the inlet and outlet ends being inclined relative to each other and defining a peripheral groove adjacent the ends; a first extension comprising a cuff fitted over the inlet end of the elbow joint, the cuff comprising a peripheral rib configured to engage the peripheral groove adjacent the end of the inlet end in a snap fit, so as to allow the first extension to swivel relative to the elbow joint, the first extension terminating in a protruding socket to engage an outlet of a cleaning apparatus; and a second extension comprising a cuff fitted over the outlet end of the elbow joint, the second extension comprising a peripheral rib configured to engage the peripheral groove adjacent the end of the outlet end in a snap fit, so as to allow the second extension to swivel relative to the elbow joint, the second extension terminating in a protruding spigot for insertion into a suction hose.