公开(公告)号：WO2019060564A1

公开(公告)日：2019-03-28

申请号：PCT/US2018/051978

申请日：2018-09-20

Applicant: SHARKNINJA OPERATING LLC

Inventor： TONDERYS, Daniel, ,  BROWN, Andre D., ,  INNES, Daniel J., ,  ANTONISAMI, Bastin, ,  THORNE, Jason B., ,  XU, Kai, ,  CHEN, Heliang,

IPC: A47L5/24 ,  A47L9/28 ,  A47L9/32

Abstract: In general, the present disclosure is directed to a hand-held surface cleaning device that includes a relatively compact form-factor to allow users to store the same in a nearby location (e.g., in a drawer, in an associated charging dock, on a table top) for easy access to perform relatively small cleaning tasks that would otherwise require retrieving a full-size vacuum from storage. A hand-held surface cleaning device consistent with aspects of the present disclosure includes a body (or body portion) with a motor, power source and dust cup disposed therein. The body portion also functions as a handgrip to allow the hand-held surface cleaning device to be operated by one hand, for example.

公开(公告)号：WO2019028244A1

公开(公告)日：2019-02-07

申请号：PCT/US2018/044994

申请日：2018-08-02

Applicant: SHARKNINJA OPERATING LLC

Inventor： THORNE, Jason B., ,  BROWN, Andre D., ,  INNES, Daniel, ,  COTTRELL, Lee M., ,  UDY, Adam, ,  TONDERYS, Daniel, ,  CLARE, David, ,  XU, Kai,

IPC: A47L5/00 ,  A47L5/36 ,  F16J3/04 ,  F16L11/08

Abstract: A flexible hose for use with surface cleaning devices is disclosed that includes a support structure that allows a user to collapse and lock the same into a storage configuration, and then easily unlock the same using a relatively minor amount of force, e.g., a user-applied pulling force or mechanical force. Thus, in a general sense, a hose consistent with the present disclosure may include two relatively stable/steady-state configurations, namely a storage configuration and an in-use configuration. Thus, the hose allows a user to collapse and lock the hose when not in use, and to transition the hose to an in-use configuration to target various types of surfaces to clean including, for instance, floors, walls and ceilings which may be many feet (e.g., up to 5 feet or more) from the surface cleaning apparatus.

公开(公告)号：WO2018226847A1

公开(公告)日：2018-12-13

申请号：PCT/US2018/036281

申请日：2018-06-06

Applicant: SHARKNINJA OPERATING LLC

Inventor： TING, Michael ,  RICHARDSON, Ross ,  NEVILLE, Allan ,  PROULX, Jared J. ,  BENOIT, John ,  BROWN, Ethan ,  ELDRIDGE, Colden N.

IPC: A47J31/44 ,  B65D85/804

Abstract: A cartridge (20) for use with a beverage brewing system (100) to prepare a brewed beverage includes a cartridge body (22) having a chamber (30) and a flavorant (34) arranged within the chamber (30). A first identification element (42) is applied to the cartridge (20) and provides a first cartridge authenticator. A second identification element (44) is applied to the cartridge (20) and provides a second cartridge authenticator.

公开(公告)号：WO2018195470A1

公开(公告)日：2018-10-25

申请号：PCT/US2018/028635

申请日：2018-04-20

Applicant: SHARKNINJA OPERATING LLC

Inventor： THORNE, Jason, B., ,  MING, Yao ,  DER MARDEROSIAN, Daniel, R. ,  MEYER, Daniel ,  CLEARY, Patrick ,  HOWES, Gordon ,  WU, David ,  GAO, Wenxiu

IPC: A47L5/30 ,  A47L7/02 ,  A47L9/04

Abstract: A cleaning apparatus includes a combing unit including a series of spaced protrusions or teeth extending into a cleaning roller for preventing build up and removing debris (such as hair, string, and the like). The protrusions extend along a substantial portion of the cleaning roller and extend partially into the cleaning roller to intercept the debris as it passes around the roller. The protrusions have angled leading edges that are not aligned with a rotation center of the cleaning roller and are directed into or against a direction of rotation of the cleaning roller. The combing unit and protrusions have a shape and configuration designed to facilitate debris removal from the cleaning roller with minimal impact on the operation of the cleaning apparatus. The cleaning apparatus may include a surface cleaning head of an upright vacuum cleaner or sweeper or a robotic vacuum cleaner.

公开(公告)号：WO2018080873A1

公开(公告)日：2018-05-03

申请号：PCT/US2017/057227

申请日：2017-10-18

Applicant: SHARKNINJA OPERATING LLC

Inventor： INNES, Daniel John ,  THORNE, Jason ,  BROWN, Andre David ,  PALLADINO, Gary ,  SUTTER, Catriona C.A. ,  COTTRELL, Lee ,  NIEDZWECKI, Scott ,  CHEI, Junghwan

IPC: A47L9/24 ,  A47L5/24 ,  A47L5/28 ,  A47L9/00

Abstract: Vacuum cleaning devices include foldable wands to provide a storage configuration and/or facilitate use. A vacuum cleaning device includes a wand having a first end coupled to a vacuum unit and a second end coupled to a vacuum head or surface cleaning head. The wand defines an air passage allowing air to pass from the surface cleaning head to the vacuum unit and includes a flexible air passage along at least a portion of the wand. The wand also includes a plurality of segments pivotably connected together such that the wand is foldable about 180° in a forward direction until the vacuum unit is positioned proximate a top of the surface cleaning head, thereby providing a storage configuration.

Abstract translation: 真空清洁装置包括可折叠的魔杖以提供存储配置和/或便于使用。 真空清洁装置包括具有连接到真空单元的第一端和连接到真空头或表面清洁头的第二端的棒。 所述棒限定允许空气从所述表面清洁头传递到所述真空单元的空气通道，并且包括沿着所述棒的至少一部分的柔性空气通道。 该棒还包括多个可枢转地连接在一起的段，使得该棒可折叠大约180°; 直到真空单元位于表面清洁头的顶部附近，由此提供存储配置。

公开(公告)号：WO2018071752A1

公开(公告)日：2018-04-19

申请号：PCT/US2017/056484

申请日：2017-10-13

Applicant: SHARKNINJA OPERATING LLC

Inventor： MICHAEL, David ,  FORD, Thomas D. ,  MODA, Sunil

IPC: A47L9/08 ,  A47L9/28 ,  H02P25/14

Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus includes an upper portion having a handle and a suction motor and a surface cleaning head pivotably connected to the upper portion. The surface cleaning head includes a vacuum inlet fluidly coupled to the suction motor and an air-agitation blower assembly. The air-agitation blower assembly includes at least one air-agitation blower and at least one discharge nozzle. The least one air-agitation blower is configured to generate a pressurize air flow and includes an air pump and an air-agitation motor drivingly connected to the air pump, the air-agitation motor being independent from the suction motor. The at least one discharge nozzle is fluidly coupled to the air pump and configured to discharge the pressurized air flow to form an air-blast agitation flow.

Abstract translation: 表面清洁设备包括具有手柄和抽吸马达的上部和可枢转地连接到上部的表面清洁头。 表面清洁头包括与抽吸马达和空气搅动风机组件流体连接的真空入口。 空气搅拌风机组件包括至少一个空气搅动风机和至少一个排放喷嘴。 至少一个空气搅拌鼓风机构造成产生加压气流，并且包括气泵和驱动地连接到气泵的空气搅动马达，空气搅动马达独立于抽吸马达。 所述至少一个排放喷嘴流体地联接到气泵并且构造成排放加压气流以形成鼓风搅动流动。

公开(公告)号：WO2018045381A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-08

申请号：PCT/US2017/050096

申请日：2017-09-05

Applicant: SHARKNINJA OPERATING LLC

Inventor： COTTRELL, Lee ,  SU, Mingshun,

IPC: A47L9/00 ,  A47L7/00 ,  A47L9/24

CPC classification number: A47L9/0036 ,  A47L5/225 ,  A47L5/32 ,  A47L9/242 ,  A47L9/248 ,  A47L9/32

Abstract: A hose clip for coupling at least a portion of a suction hose to a support structure of a vacuum cleaning apparatus may include a protrusion and a coupler. The coupler may include a coupler housing having an opening for receiving at least a portion of the protrusion. The opening may transition from an outer surface of the coupler housing into a coupler cavity defined by the coupler housing. The coupler cavity may include a plurality of jaws for engaging at least a portion of the protrusion.

Abstract translation: 用于将抽吸软管的至少一部分联接到真空清洁设备的支撑结构的软管夹可包括突起和联接器。 联接器可以包括具有用于接收突起的至少一部分的开口的联接器壳体。 开口可以从联接器壳体的外表面过渡到由联接器壳体限定的联接器腔中。 耦合器空腔可以包括多个用于接合突起的至少一部分的夹爪。

公开(公告)号：WO2018005726A1

公开(公告)日：2018-01-04

申请号：PCT/US2017/039872

申请日：2017-06-29

Applicant: SHARKNINJA OPERATING LLC

Inventor： SCARSELLA, Edward John ,  CLOSE, William Langr ,  ANTHONY, Joshua David ,  RILEY, Justin Garrett

IPC: A47J31/06

CPC classification number: A47J31/103 ,  A23F5/46 ,  A47J31/002 ,  A47J31/0605 ,  A47J31/4403

Abstract: A siphon for use in a brew basket includes a first portion formed from a first material and a second portion formed from a second material. The first portion has a first passageway and an outlet. The first passageway is fluidly coupled to said outlet. The second portion has a second passageway and is removably coupled to the first portion. The first passageway and said second passageway form a flow path extending from an interior of the brew basket to the outlet.

Abstract translation: 用于冲泡筐的虹吸管包括由第一材料形成的第一部分和由第二材料形成的第二部分。 第一部分具有第一通道和出口。 第一通道流体连接到所述出口。 第二部分具有第二通道并可拆卸地连接到第一部分。 第一通道和第二通道形成从冲泡筐的内部延伸到出口的流动路径。

公开(公告)号：WO2017070489A1

公开(公告)日：2017-04-27

申请号：PCT/US2016/058148

申请日：2016-10-21

Applicant: SHARKNINJA OPERATING LLC

Inventor： THORNE, Jason B. ,  MEYER, Daniel ,  BROWN, Andre David ,  LIU, Sam

IPC: A47L5/00 ,  A47L9/00 ,  A47L9/02 ,  A47L9/04 ,  A47L11/00 ,  A47L11/10 ,  A47L11/18 ,  A47L11/20 ,  A47L11/204 ,  A47L11/206 ,  A47L11/24 ,  A47L13/00

CPC classification number: A47L9/0488 ,  A47L5/26 ,  A47L5/30 ,  A47L5/34 ,  A47L9/0477 ,  A47L9/0483 ,  A47L9/30

Abstract: A surface cleaning head with a leading roller may be used to facilitate capturing of debris in the air flow into a suction conduit on the underside of the surface cleaning head. The leading roller is generally positioned adjacent to and in advance of the opening of the suction conduit. The surface cleaning head may have dual agitators - a leading roller and a rotating brush roll - with the leading roller being located in front of the brush roll. The leading roller may have a smaller diameter than the brush roll and may provide a softer cleaning element. The leading roller may also have a bottom portion exposed to the flow path to the suction conduit and at least a top half that is not exposed to that flow path. The leading roller may also float relative to the surface cleaning head and/or may be adjustable relative to the brush roll.

Abstract translation: 可以使用具有前导辊的表面清洁头来帮助捕获气流中的碎屑进入表面清洁头的下侧上的抽吸导管中。 导向辊通常定位在抽吸导管的开口附近并且在其之前。 表面清洁头可以具有双搅拌器 - 前导辊和旋转刷辊 - 前导辊位于刷辊的前方。 导辊可以具有比刷辊小的直径并且可以提供更软的清洁元件。 导辊还可以具有暴露于通向抽吸导管的流动路径的底部以及未暴露于该流动路径的至少上半部。 导辊也可相对于表面清洁头漂浮和/或可相对于刷辊调节。

公开(公告)号：WO2016191627A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-01

申请号：PCT/US2016/034498

申请日：2016-05-26

Applicant: SHARKNINJA OPERATING LLC

Inventor： VRDOLJAK, Ognjen ,  INNES, Dan

IPC: A47L13/22 ,  A47L13/20

CPC classification number: A47L13/22 ,  A47L13/254 ,  A47L13/258

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for surface treatment may comprise a body, a connector assembly and a mop head configured to be used in non-steam and/or steam operations. The connector assembly may be configured to comprise of a universal joint to receive different bodies or different mop heads. The mop head may be configured to rotate relative to the connector assembly about a transverse axis. One or both surfaces of the mop head may be used for cleaning and a change over valve mechanism may direct steam flow from one surface of the mop head to the other. The apparatus may be configured to be used for both normal area cleaning in a normal area cleaning mode and to clean hard and messy stains in a steam blast mode with or without scrubbing action. In an embodiment, the apparatus may be configured to comprise a mop head comprising releasable flaps.

Abstract translation: 用于表面处理的方法和装置可以包括构造成用于非蒸汽和/或蒸汽操作的主体，连接器组件和拖把头。 连接器组件可以被构造成包括用于接收不同主体或不同拖把头的万向接头。 拖把头部可以构造成围绕横向轴线相对于连接器组件旋转。 拖把头的一个或两个表面可以用于清洁，并且阀机构的转换可以将蒸汽流从拖把头的一个表面引导到另一个表面。 该设备可以被配置为用于正常区域清洁模式中的正常区域清洁，并且在具有或不具有擦洗动作的情况下以蒸汽喷射模式清洁硬且杂乱的污渍。 在一个实施例中，该装置可以被配置为包括包括可释放翼片的拖把头。