Filter bag indicator and lock-out safety system

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8806706
APP PUB NO 20120247384A1
SERIAL NO

13074846

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The present invention provides a lock-out system and a lock-out apparatus for a vacuum cleaner having a closeable shell for a filter bag. The system includes a filter bag collar mount and a locking mechanism for a filter bag movably connected to the filter bag collar mount. The locking mechanism is able to be in one of an engaged position or in a disengaged position relative to the filter bag mount. Also, the locking mechanism in the disengaged position prevents the closeable shell from closing.

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ZENITH TECHNOLOGIES LLC6550 N FEDERAL HIGHWAY SUITE 240 FORT LAUDERDALE FL 33308

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Bosses, Mark D Boca Raton, US 44 546

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