Broomstick, A Portable Vacuum Cleaner

Abstract

A portable vacuum cleaner is provided that is simple in construction and easy to use. The vacuum cleaner is comprised of a housing storing a rechargeable battery, motor, impeller fan, collection chamber, and at least one filter element. The battery and filter elements can be easily removed and replaced. The collection chamber can be easily removed for washing and repositioned in the housing. The vacuum cleaner can be easily charged and stored when not in use. The length of the vacuum cleaner can be extended by removably attaching one or more extension tube sections to the vacuum cleaner. The vacuum cleaner is provided with separate attachments for use in multiple purposes. The vacuum cleaner is lightweight. The vacuum cleaner can also be provided with belt clips for being easily carried.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A portable vacuum cleaner comprising:
 a cylindrical housing;   a rechargeable battery positioned in said housing;   a motor connected to said rechargeable battery in said housing;   an impeller fan connected to said motor in said housing;   a collection chamber positioned in said housing;   at least one filter element positioned in said housing below said impeller fan;   a tube including a tapering outer end and a tapering inner end, wherein said tapering inner end forms an inverted cone inside said collection chamber; and   an on/off switch on said housing.   
     
     
         2 . The portable vacuum cleaner of  claim 1 , wherein said portable vacuum cleaner further includes a plug for charging said rechargeable battery. 
     
     
         3 . The portable vacuum cleaner of  claim 1 , wherein said portable vacuum cleaner further includes a rotating plug for charging said rechargeable battery. 
     
     
         4 . The portable vacuum cleaner of  claim 1 , wherein said rechargeable battery is removably positioned in said housing. 
     
     
         5 . The portable vacuum cleaner of  claim 1 , wherein said collection chamber is removably positioned in said housing. 
     
     
         6 . The portable vacuum cleaner of  claim 1 , wherein said at least one filter element is removably positioned in said housing. 
     
     
         7 . The portable vacuum cleaner of  claim 1 , wherein said housing is pressed fitting at the position of said filter element. 
     
     
         8 . The portable vacuum cleaner of  claim 1 , wherein said housing includes a tapered tube at the position of said filter element. 
     
     
         9 . The portable vacuum cleaner of  claim 1 , wherein said motor is fixed motor. 
     
     
         10 . The portable vacuum cleaner of  claim 1 , wherein said motor is single speed motor. 
     
     
         11 . The portable vacuum cleaner of  claim 1 , wherein said outer end of said tube is a suction tip. 
     
     
         12 . The portable vacuum cleaner of  claim 1 , wherein said filter element includes a filter made of material selected from cloth, foam, and fine mesh. 
     
     
         13 . The portable vacuum cleaner of  claim 1 , wherein said filter element is round. 
     
     
         14 . The portable vacuum cleaner of  claim 1 , wherein said filter element is spherical. 
     
     
         15 . The portable vacuum cleaner of  claim 1 , wherein said portable vacuum cleaner is attached with at least one extension tube section for increasing length of said portable vacuum cleaner. 
     
     
         16 . The portable vacuum cleaner of  claim 1 , wherein said portable vacuum cleaner is attached with at least one extension tube section for increasing length of said portable vacuum cleaner, said at least one extension tube section includes a plug end and a sleeve end, said plug end of first extension tube section adapted to be inserted inside sleeve end of second extension tube section for snug fitting said first extension tube section with said second extension tube section. 
     
     
         17 . The portable vacuum cleaner of  claim 1 , wherein said collection chamber is made of plastic. 
     
     
         18 . The portable vacuum cleaner of  claim 1 , wherein said portable vacuum cleaner is 12 inches long. 
     
     
         19 . The portable vacuum cleaner of  claim 1 , wherein said portable vacuum cleaner is 32 inches long. 
     
     
         20 . The portable vacuum cleaner of  claim 1 , wherein said portable vacuum cleaner is 36 inches long.