Wet/dry utility vacuum and implement bag assembly

Abstract

A wet / dry utility vacuum has an implement bag secured thereto for conveniently and easily storing a plurality of vacuum implements therein and for facilitating the drainage of fluid from such implements. The wet / dry utility vacuum is provided with an implement bag supporting member. The implement bag is supported on the implement bag supporting member. The implement bag contains a plurality of vacuum implements therein for selective use with the wet / dry utility vacuum. The implement bag is preferably formed from porous or mesh material that allows fluid to drain from the vacuum implements contained therein and from within the implement bag to minimize the likelihood of fluid being retained within the vacuum implement or within the implement bag during storage.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] This invention relates in general to vacuum appliances. More specifically, this invention relates to an improved structure for a wet / dry utility vacuum having an implement bag for conveniently and easily storing a plurality of vacuum implements therein and that facilitates the drainage of fluid from such implements. [0002] A variety of vacuum devices are known in the art that are effective to suction both wet and dry materials. These vacuum devices, which are commonly referred to as “wet / dry vacuums” typically include a relatively large holding tank having an open top and a suction mechanism that is supported on the open top of the holding tank. A hose or other flexible conduit is usually provided having a first end that is connected to the suction mechanism and a second end that is adapted to support a vacuum implement (such as a vacuum head or a crevice tool) thereon. When the suction mechanism is operated, the wet and dry materials are drawn thr...

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Benefits of technology

[0004] This invention relates to an improved structure for a wet / dry utility vacuum having an implement bag for conveniently and easily storing a plurality of vacuum implements therein and that facilitates the drainage of fluid from such implements. The wet / dry utility vacuum is provided with an implement bag supporting member. The implement bag is supported on the implement bag supporting member. The implement bag contains a plurality of vacuum implements therein for selective use with the wet / dry utility vacuum. The implement bag is preferably formed from porous or mesh material that allows fluid to drain from the vacuum implements contained therein and from within the implement bag to minimize the likelihood of fluid being retained within the vacuum implement or within the implement bag during storage.

Problems solved by technology

Although the provision of such a plurality of vacuum implements is desirable, most wet / dry vacuums do not provide any structure for conveniently and easily storing them directly on the wet / dry vacuum.

Thus, it has been found that the plurality of vacuum implements can become separated from the wet / dry vacuum and misplaced.

For those few wet / dry vacuums that do provide a structure for storing the plurality of vacuum implements directly thereon, it has been found that these storing structures are not well suited for use with vacuum implements that can get wet because fluid from the implement cannot easily drain therefrom after use.

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