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Vacuum operated dust and debris removal and collection system

  • US 5,606,767 A
  • Filed: 05/19/1995
  • Issued: 03/04/1997
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/19/1995
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A vacuum operated dust and debris removal and collection system comprising:

  • a vacuum source;

    a plurality of dust and debris inlet ports, each for admitting dust and debris from an associated work area;

    a vacuum distribution valve comprising;

    an outlet port;

    a plurality of inlet ports; and

    a valve mechanism for coupling said outlet port to one of said inlet ports;

    a vacuum conduit for coupling said vacuum source to said outlet port of said vacuum distribution valve; and

    a plurality of vacuum conduits, each coupling one of said inlet ports of said vacuum distribution valve to the associated one of said dust and debris inlet ports,wherein said vacuum distribution valve is controlled in response to an electrical signal associated with one of said work areas to which vacuum is to be directed.

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