Radio frequency controlled central vacuum endfitting

• US 20080066252A1
• Filed: 04/23/2007
• Published: 03/20/2008
• Est. Priority Date: 04/21/2006
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Roy Herron
• Original Assignee: Roy Herron
• Inventors: Herron, Roy
• Application Number:
  US11/789,025
• Publication Number:
  US 20080066252A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 15/246.2
• CPC Class Codes: A47L 5/38 Built-in suction cleaner installations, i.e. with fixed tube system to which, at different stations, hoses can be connected
• CPC Class Codes: A47L 9/246 with electrical connectors
• CPC Class Codes: A47L 9/248 Parts, details or accessories of hoses or pipes nozzles A47L9/02
• CPC Class Codes: A47L 9/2857 User input or output elements for control, e.g. buttons, switches or displays
• CPC Class Codes: A47L 9/2884 Details of arrangements of batteries or their installation
• CPC Class Codes: A47L 9/2889 Safety or protection devices or systems, e.g. for prevention of motor over-heating or for protection of the user
• CPC Class Codes: A47L 9/2894 Details related to signal transmission in suction cleaners
• CPC Class Codes: A47L 9/32 Handles

Abstract

The present invention includes a flexible hose with at least two end fitting. The first end fitting is inserted into the wall valve of the central vacuum cleaner system. The first end fitting is generally rectangular in shape and may have a kill switch located thereto. The first end fitting may be used as a receiver. In addition the first end fitting may include a generally cylindrical coupling member. The coupling member may include at least one contact member. The contact member may be located on the outer circumferential surface of the coupling member. The second end fitting may be shaped like a handle for controlling the power head. In addition the second end fitting may be used as the transmitter. Located on the second end fitting may be an indicator light that lets the user know if the handle is transmitting to the first end fitting.

Claims

1. A hose assembly comprising a flexible hose having a first end and a second end, said first end having a handle assembly with a nozzle, said second end having a connection means removably securing said hose to a vacuum source, said handle assembly having a means for transmitting a radio frequency signal to said vacuum source, said radio frequency signal being capable of activating the vacuum source so that a vacuum is present at an end of said nozzle.

2. The hose assembly according to claim 1 wherein said handle assembly signaling said vacuum source to deactivate said vacuum source.

3. The hose assembly according to claim 2 wherein said receiver is at said second end of said hose assembly.

4. The hose assembly according to claim 2 wherein said handle assembly has an antenna and an RF transmitter in said handle.

5. The hose assembly according to claim 4 wherein a RF receiver is present in a wall outlet for providing a means for securing a hose to a vacuum system.

6. The hose assembly according to claim 5 wherein said outlet has a switch that shuts down said system when said end fitting is removed from the wall.