Lowe’s has been granted a patent for a vacuum cleaner design that includes a motor, lid, collection receptacle, and support member for easy access to the interior. The design also features an accessory holder that can be pivotally mounted for convenient access to the contents. GlobalData’s report on Lowe’s gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
According to GlobalData’s company profile on Lowe's, was a key innovation area identified from patents. Lowe's's grant share as of February 2024 was 70%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Vacuum cleaner with filter holder for easy access
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11910985B2) discloses a vacuum cleaner with innovative features aimed at enhancing user convenience and efficiency. The vacuum cleaner comprises a motor for suctioning matter, a collection receptacle, a lid, and a filter carrier to filter matter from fluid streams. What sets this vacuum cleaner apart is the inclusion of support members that stably hold the lid in an access orientation, allowing easy manual access to the filter for removal or cleaning. These support members can also serve as handles when dumping out the receptacle's contents, with a comfortable grip portion for ease of use.
Moreover, the patent details additional features such as pivotable lids, catches for stability, rim and edge engagers for secure closure, and hose retainers for organization. The vacuum cleaner also includes an accessory holder with interchangeable retainers for different accessories. Notably, the support members are spring-biased towards a grasp-facilitating orientation, ensuring user-friendly operation. Overall, the patent showcases a vacuum cleaner designed with practicality and user experience in mind, offering a range of functionalities to streamline the cleaning process effectively.
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