![]() ![]() The device uses suction power to pick up fine dirt and debris including pet hair. Mark Proett was an engineer whose utility patent was for B&D's Model 9321 cordless vacuum cleaner, called the Spot Vac, a component of the Mod 4 series of power tools (shrub trimmer, lantern, grass shear, drill, and Spot Vac), all powered by a single, rechargeable, and interchangeable "energy pak" handle with batteries. Mark Proett and Carroll Gantz are listed as the inventors on the utility and design patents, respectively, assigned to Black & Decker for a cordless vacuum cleaner. The Black & Decker DustBuster (now stylized as DUSTBUSTER) is a cordless vacuum cleaner that was introduced in January 1979. For our Value rating we gave the vacuum a 7/10 because we feel that its size and convenience come at a decent price.Wikipedia Rate this definition: 0.0 / 0 votes For our Professional rating we gave this tool a 6/10 since its purpose is really geared for the homeowner and mostly only small tasks. With some great features like an easy to clean re-usable filter and a built in crevice tool, this vacuum is both great to use around the house and in the garage for simple cleanup tasks. The Black & Decker CHV1410B Dustbuster 14.4V Cordless Hand Vacuum is a fantastic new addition to the long Dustbuster lineage that goes back over 30 years. Cleanups for these types of messes should still be left up to larger size wet/dry vacuums. We did find that there was certain situations that the Dustbuster was not adequate for sucking up heavy things like screws, nails or large wood chips. The appeal that the Dustbuster has to us is that it is a cordless, lightweight vacuum that is always at the ready to clean up small messes. The built in extension made it handy when we were trying to get into places like around the gas peddle and in between the seats. We found that the Dustbuster had adequate power to suck up most of the debris and dirt that was on the carpets in the vehicle. Once the vacuum was charged we went to town cleaning up one of our company cars. While the included system worked just fine, it seems like a major design flaw – and we think that in future generations we would like to see a more integral hanging mount and charger. It would seem to us that if you were to make a hanging station, the charger would be built into the support and act like a charging cradle. While we like the idea of being able to hang it up so that it is always in a convenient place and ready to go, we didn’t really appreciate that to charge the battery we still had to insert a separate plug into the top of the tool. ![]() The first thing that we did with the Black & Decker CHV1410B Dustbuster 14.4V Cordless Hand Vacuum was to install the included hanging bracket on the wall in our shop so that we had a place to store it while it was charging. The B&D CHV1410B Dustbuster 14.4V Cordless Hand Vacuum made quick work of the debris in our company car. Also there is an indicator light on the top of the vacuum that lets you know the status of the battery charge. The charging system for this vacuum is Energy Star approved, soit saves energy and helps protect the batteries. That means the suction power stays strong for far longer than traditional designs. As for the features that you don’t see, the motor and filter design is such that a cyclonic action is induced so that the spinning action of the air inside the dust bowl actually helps keep the dust from collecting on the filter. The dirt cup will hold over a pound and a half of dirt and dust too. The other really nifty features of the nozzle end of this Dustbuster is that it rotates so that now you have yet more flexibility as to where you can clean. The wide mouth of the nozzle makes it easy to suck up even large size debris like grass or leaves. Also built into the nozzle end of the tool is a brush attachment that simply swings out of the way when it is not needed. The crevice tool is built into the nozzle end of the vacuum and all you have to do is give it a slight pull and it extends out giving you about 50% further reach over the previous generation Dustbuster. The 14.4V battery is integral to the motor housing and is not replaceable. The overall size of the vacuum is compact and lightweight with a good balance that makes it simple to wield with just one hand. With a translucent dirt bowl, it is easy to see when it is getting full and inside the dirt bowl is a filter that can be cleaned and re-used. The Black & Decker CHV1410B Dustbuster 14.4V Cordless Hand Vacuum has a number of key features that make it a logical choice if you are looking to pick up such a tool. ![]()
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