TOOL CADDY

• US 3,771,191 A
• Filed: 07/03/1972
• Issued: 11/13/1973
• Est. Priority Date: 07/03/1972
• Status: Expired due to Term

• Current Assignee: Maytag Corporation (Whirlpool Corporation)
• Original Assignee: Jay M. Cain
• Inventors: Cain, Jay M.
• Primary Examiner(s): Machlin, Leon G.
• Application Number:
  US05/268,604
• Time in Patent Office: 498 Days
• Field of Search: 15/257A,257R,323,4 211/86,13 248/359,360
• US Class Current: 15/246.2
• CPC Class Codes: A47L 9/0018 integrated in or removably mounted upon the suction cleaner for storing parts of said suction cleaner
• CPC Class Codes: A47L 9/0027 specially adapted for holding the suction cleaning tools

Abstract

A tool caddy attachment for an elongated tank-type suction cleaner is provided to carry tools commonly used by an operator of the suction cleaner. The tool caddy is adapted to be supported by the suction cleaner when the suction cleaner is in its horizontal operating position, and also when it is in its upright or storage position. The tool caddy is also capable of standing in an upright position independent of attachment with the cleaner.

Claims

1. A tool caddy attachment for an elongated tank-type suction cleaner normally operated in a horizontal position, said cleaner having a handle means adjacent one end and adapted to be stored in an upright position on its opposite end, which attachment comprises:

a frame formed of a pair of elongated members having means for supporting cleaner tools;

a handle extending transversely of and connecting said elongated members at one end thereof;

said frame being adapted to receive said cleaner handle means between said elongated members with said caddy handle interengageable with said cleaner handle means to restrict relative longitudinal movement between said caddy and said cleaner when the latter is in either its operating or its storage position.

2. A tool caddy attachment as described in claim 1 wherein;

said cleaner handle includes a transversely extending grip portion located adjacent said caddy handle when the latter is interengaged with said cleaner handle so that said cleaner handle grip portion and said caddy handle may be grasped together by an operator for transport purposes.

3. A tool caddy attachment as described in claim 1 wherein;

said frame includes a transverse member adjacent said frame handle to form an opening in said frame through which said suction cleaner handle projects when said cleaner handle is interengaged with said frame handle.

4. A tool caddy attachment as described in claim 3 wherein;

said suction cleaner includes a horizontal top surface and vertically extending side walls and said frame is generally saddle-shaped and a portion of said elongated members extend over and closely embrace a portion of said suction cleaner side walls.

5. A tool caddy attachment as described in claim 4 wherein;

said frame includes a transverse member extending between and connecting the ends of said elongated members opposite said frame handle.

6. A tool caddy attachment for a tank-type suction cleaner having a pair of elongated members;

said elongated members extending longitudinally relative to the axis of said tank-type suction cleaner and providing tool-holding means;

a handle extending transversely of and connecting one end of each of said elongated members;

said caddy being adapted to rest upon and to be supported by said tank-type suction cleaner when horizontally disposed;

base means formed at and extending transversely between the ends of said elongated members opposite said handle and connecting the ends thereof;

said base means including at least one offset portion, offset relative generally to the remainder of said base means so that said caddy may stand upright and unassisted when separated from said tank-type suction cleaner with said handle located uppermost in this position.