Vacuum cleaner conversion system

Abstract

A vacuum cleaner conversion system utilizes a container or receptacle with an open top. A cover unit is configured to be positioned over the top of the receptacle and to be clamped to the receptacle to form a watertight connection. A first conduit extends through the cover unit. The conduit has an upper section extending above the cover and a lower section extending below the cover and into the receptacle. The lower section is totally enclosed at its lowermost end, but has an opening extending through its side surface. A second conduit extends through the cover. The second conduit has an upper section extending above the cover and a lower section extending below the cover and into the receptacle. The second conduit is open at its lowermost end. The first conduit has a connector providing an airtight connection between the conduit and a hose connected to a stand-up vacuum. The second conduit has a connector which establishes a watertight connection between the conduit and a hose extending to a dirt and debris collector nozzle unit. Once all elements of the conversion systems are in place, the vacuum cleaner is turned on. The suction provided by the vacuum cleaner extends through the first conduit and its opening, into the receptacle, and through the second conduit, its hose, and the nozzle unit, which allows the nozzle to suck up wet dirt and debris back through the wet hose, into the second conduit and then into the receptacle.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONCurrently the only machines which are routinely used to suck up water, wet dirt and other saturated debris from carpets, rugs, floors, and like surfaces are wet / vacs. Thus, cleaning these surfaces will require the user to either rent a wet / vac unit or incur the expense of purchasing one. While most people do already have vacuum cleaners, such vacuum type units are not designed to clean-up water or water soaked debris. Using vacuum cleaners for this function will clog vacuum filters, soak vacuum bags, ruin hoses, and ultimately destroy the vacuum cleaner. The ability to effectively use a basic vacuum cleaner unit to suck-up and clean water saturated dirt and debris, without damaging the unit, would save the consumer the trouble and, significantly, the expense of renting or purchasing separate wet / vac equipment.SUMMARY OF THE INVENTIONIt is thus the object of the present invention to provide a conversion system for a stand alone vacuum cleaner which will all...

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Benefits of technology

It is thus the object of the present invention to provide a conversion system for a stand alone vacuum cleaner which will allow the vacuum cleaner to be utilized as a wet / vac to suck-up and clean water and wet dirt and debris without damaging the vacuum cleaner.

It is the object of the present invention to provide a conversion system for a stand alone vacuum cleaner which can quickly and easily be adapted for use with most any vacuum cleaner as a wet / vac.

It is another object of the present invention to provide a conversion system for a stand alone vacuum cleaner which, when connected to a vacuum cleaner, will effectively operate as a wet / vac and, when wet / vac cleaning is completed, will allow the vacuum cleaning to return to its normal dry vacuuming functions.

It is a further object of the present invention to provide a conversion system for a stand alone vacuum cleaner which has relatively few components and so is economical and relatively easy to fabricate.

Problems solved by technology

Thus, cleaning these surfaces will require the user to either rent a wet / vac unit or incur the expense of purchasing one.

While most people do already have vacuum cleaners, such vacuum type units are not designed to clean-up water or water soaked debris.

Using vacuum cleaners for this function will clog vacuum filters, soak vacuum bags, ruin hoses, and ultimately destroy the vacuum cleaner.

The ability to effectively use a basic vacuum cleaner unit to suck-up and clean water saturated dirt and debris, without damaging the unit, would save the consumer the trouble and, significantly, the expense of renting or purchasing separate wet / vac equipment.

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