Electrolux paperwork.

[caligula]

Hi Paul and all other Electrolux collectors out there.

In my boxes of paperwork are several books on the history of Electrolux, as well as my collection of patents. In addition, there should be papers about the factory in Old Greenwich, Connecticut including a blueprint of the main assembly line, as well as info on the Electrolux museum that was only open to employees. Not only was I able to see that display, but got to use some of the Electrolux canisters. As you will learn when I get back home, these were prototypes that never made it. In addition were prototypes for the ejection system that didn't make it either.

As I said, this is phase 1. Since I was unable to get a truck, and driver to bring back everything, I'm getting the paperwork, some boxes of attachments, hoses, and so on, then having the machines shipped in late July. Hopefully the display room will be ready to show off my collection.

So I'll be posting a lot of new stuff and have access to facts about Electrolux history.

Alex Taber

 

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Paperwork

Alex,

I am really looking forward to seeing some of your documentation treasures when you get a chance to post them!

 

[caligula]

Hi Steve.

I'm very excited about this as I'll have the books where I gathered the info for the report I sent you. 'Electrolux the first 40 years 1924 - 1964,''This is Electrolux,' and several copies of 'the Electrolux News' as well as newsletters dealing with Electrolux history, and other brands as well. While I'm there, I plan to hire somebody to transport my other stuff consisting of furniture, household items and so on which has been in one storage unit or another since November of 06. Plans are in the works for a small building not only to store my machines, but design a display like the ones I've had in the past. While in Indiana I'll take pictures of important machines and post them when I get home.

As I said, Electrolux paperwork galore!

Alex Taber.

 

[papasvacs]

Can't wait........

<span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;">to see all the awesome materials............</span>


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<span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;">Looking forward to it!</span>


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<span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;">Greg F.</span>

 

[paul]

Alex,

<span style="font-family: helvetica;">Looking forward to reading your Electrolux materials.  Thanks for the communication!</span>


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<span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: helvetica;">Paul</span>

 

[paul]

Some Patents

(Unidentified) Models LX, E-A, F, B-7, Power Nozzle Model PN-1, and large multi-use tool

It seems to me that in most cases an application for a patent precedes production and is followed by its granting.

It's hard to believe that some of the 70-year-old tool designs are still being used by Aerus, but that speaks well of the consumers' satisfaction of Mr. Lofgren's designs. Happy 70th anniversary this year, too, to the Model E!

 

[paul]

Patents for Small Multi-Use Too, B20, & B21 cord winder

The Model B20 was produced in Canada. Apparently, Electrolux (Canada) Ltd. needed a U.S. patent to be able to sell its products in the U.S.

 

[jo]

Fun and interesting

I looked closely at the dual purpose rug and floor tool. It’s shape is more squared on the rug side and the elbow piece originally had a different style of fastening system to attach and detach from the nozzle. A big square button in the center versus the dual side buttons like it finally was refined to have.

Jon

 

[paul]

Good eye, Jon—I missed that. Never knew there were two slightly different versions of the combination upholstery tool/dusting brush.

Here's the one you referenced—patent filed in 1962 and granted in 1963 followed by a portion of inventor David House's explanation of the changes.