Vacuum nozzle with integrated light
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1. An attachment tool for a vacuum cleaner operable as a crevice tool, the attachment tool comprising:
- an attachment end adapted for mounting to a vacuum cleaner;
a nozzle end spaced apart from the attachment end;
a nozzle body intermediate between the attachment end and the nozzle end and defining an exterior of the tool, the nozzle body comprising a lower housing region proximate the nozzle and an upper housing region comprising a first, upper body region proximate the air conduit and a second, intermediate body region intermediate the upper housing region and the lower housing region; and
a light assembly comprising a housing containing at least one light emitting element that emits light in a UV or visible spectrum and that will illuminate a surface to be cleaned, the light assembly being mounted on a leading, forward end of the nozzle body,wherein the nozzle end is tapered downward and away from the nozzle body, andwherein the housing of the light assembly has a forward edge, and wherein a plane extending parallel to the nozzle end intersects the forward edge.
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Abstract
A vacuum accessory tool that includes a nozzle body having a first end and a second, spaced apart end and at least one light emitting element that emits light that will illuminate a surface to be cleaned by the accessory tool is described. The light emitting element is protected by a protective housing that protects the element when the tool is inserted into areas during cleaning, yet still allows the light to illuminate surfaces during operation.
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19 Claims
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1. An attachment tool for a vacuum cleaner operable as a crevice tool, the attachment tool comprising:
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an attachment end adapted for mounting to a vacuum cleaner; a nozzle end spaced apart from the attachment end; a nozzle body intermediate between the attachment end and the nozzle end and defining an exterior of the tool, the nozzle body comprising a lower housing region proximate the nozzle and an upper housing region comprising a first, upper body region proximate the air conduit and a second, intermediate body region intermediate the upper housing region and the lower housing region; and a light assembly comprising a housing containing at least one light emitting element that emits light in a UV or visible spectrum and that will illuminate a surface to be cleaned, the light assembly being mounted on a leading, forward end of the nozzle body, wherein the nozzle end is tapered downward and away from the nozzle body, and wherein the housing of the light assembly has a forward edge, and wherein a plane extending parallel to the nozzle end intersects the forward edge. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A tool, comprising:
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a main body having a first end including a suction inlet, a second end including a discharge outlet, and an internal air path; a receiving region on a top face of the main body sized to receive an illumination assembly; and an illumination assembly, the illumination assembly including a cover and a light emitting element, wherein the suction inlet is in fluid communication with the discharge outlet and the tool includes a longitudinal centerline axis A, and wherein the cover of the illumination assembly has a forward edge, and wherein a plane extending parallel to the suction inlet intersects the forward edge. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A vacuum cleaner system comprising:
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a housing; a debris collection vessel; a vacuum suction generator; a cleaning hose connected to the suction generator; and a crevice tool including; a main body having a first end including a suction inlet, a second end including a discharge outlet, an internal air path, and a longitudinal centerline axis A; a nozzle body intermediate between the suction inlet and the discharge outlet, the nozzle body comprising a lower housing region proximate the suction inlet and an upper housing region comprising a first, upper body region proximate the discharge outlet and a second, intermediate body region intermediate the upper housing region and the lower housing region; and a light assembly comprising a light housing containing at least one light emitting element that will illuminate a surface to be cleaned, the light assembly being mounted on a leading, forward end of the intermediate body region, wherein the lower housing region is tapered downward and away from the nozzle body, and wherein the housing of the light assembly has a forward edge, and wherein a plane extending parallel to the suction inlet intersects the forward edge. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19)
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