Patent ID: 7805804
Filing Date: 2010-10-05
Classification: A47L

Abstract:
1. An upright vacuum cleaner comprising: an upright section including a dirt collecting portion; a collar to which the upright section is mounted such that the upright section pivots around a first axis with respect to the collar; a base section to which the collar is attached such that the collar pivots around a second axis with respect the base section, wherein said second axis is approximately perpendicular to said first axis, the base section including a nozzle, said nozzle communicating with said dirt collecting portion wherein the collar includes first and second connection members spaced from one another along the first axis and connected to the base section and third and fourth connection members spaced from one another along the second axis and connected to the base section; and a motor/fan assembly mounted to one of said upright section and said base section, said motor/fan assembly communicating with said dirt collecting portion.