Abstract: A portable medical apparatus for supporting a patient's arm having a top surface, a bottom surface, a peripheral surface, and an outer layer. The top surface has a front edge and a back edge opposite the front edge. The top surface defines a concave depression that extends into the top surface and slopes downward from the back edge to the front edge. The bottom surface is opposite the top surface. The peripheral surface connects the top surface to the bottom surface. The outer layer is connected to a portion of the peripheral surface and defines a pocket between the outer layer and the portion of the peripheral surface. The pocket has an opening adjacent to the top surface.

Abstract: A bed frame includes outer lateral and longitudinal bar units, each having a first end and a second end. Each of first, second, third, and fourth longitudinal bar units includes an upper longitudinal bar and a lower longitudinal bar. The first ends of the first and second longitudinal bar units are rotatably connected with each other. The first ends of the third and fourth longitudinal bar units are rotatably connected with each other. Of each respective longitudinal bar unit, the second end of the upper longitudinal bar is movably connected with the first or second end of a corresponding lateral bar unit, and the second end of the lower longitudinal bar is fixedly connected with the first or second end of the corresponding lateral bar unit.

Abstract: A collapsible peripheral frame includes first and second outer lateral bar units, and first and second longitudinal bar assemblies. Each of first and second longitudinal bar assemblies comprises first, second and third longitudinal bar units rotatably connected with each other at their adjacent ends. The first outer lateral bar unit has a first end connected with an end of the first longitudinal bar unit in the first longitudinal bar assembly and a second end rotatably connected with an end of the third longitudinal bar unit in the second longitudinal bar assembly. The second outer lateral bar unit has a first end rotatably connected with an end of the third longitudinal bar unit in the first longitudinal bar assembly and a second end connected with an end of the first longitudinal bar unit in the second longitudinal bar assembly.

Abstract: A foldable supporting assembly includes an inner lateral bar unit, and first, second, third and fourth longitudinal bar units. The first and second longitudinal bar units are disposed at a first side, and rotatably connected with the first and second ends of the inner lateral bar unit. The third and fourth longitudinal bar units are disposed at a second side, and rotatably connected with the first and second ends of the inner lateral bar unit. When folded, one of the first and second longitudinal bar units is disposed between the inner lateral bar unit and the other one of the first and second longitudinal bar units, and one of the third and fourth longitudinal bar units is disposed between the inner lateral bar unit and the other one of the third and fourth longitudinal bar units.

Abstract: The invention provides a bedding structure used for supporting back and neck, which is composed of an adjustment base, a plurality of extension arms and a plurality of support plates. It may only use a rotating motor to drive the mechanical deformation of a lying structure to form an ergonomically sitting structure or a structure between lying and sitting.

Abstract: A system and method of changing a sheet for a mattress of a bed is provided. More specifically, a bedding system includes a retention element sized to be retained on the mattress. A first bedding element is selectively interconnected to the retention system. Optionally, a second bedding element may be interconnected to the first bedding element. In one embodiment, at least one two-part closure interconnects the first bedding element to the retention element. In another embodiment, buttons interconnect the second bedding element to the first bedding element. In yet another embodiment, at least one two-part closure interconnects the second bedding element to the first bedding element. The two-part closure may be a zipper, a plurality of snaps, and a hook and loop system. In one embodiment, the retention element is removably interconnected to the mattress by at least one fastener or closure.

Abstract: A baby activity center comprising a foldable mat and a pair of bendable wings connected to the foldable mat. Each bendable wing has an opening. An arch is further coupled to the foldable mat and is positionable in an upright position and a recumbent position. While in the upright position, the arch is engaged with the openings in the pair of bendable wings. While in the recumbent position, the arch is disengaged from the openings in the pair of bendable wings. The baby activity center transforms to a gym configuration where the foldable mat is expanded and the arch is positioned in the upright position across the foldable mat. The baby activity center further transforms to a transport configuration where the foldable mat is folded and the arch is positioned in the recumbent position between the folded mat.

Abstract: A beverage container serving apparatus for beverage containers may include a floor and at least one sidewall extending upwardly from the floor. The beverage container serving apparatus may include an inner wall extending upwardly from the floor defining a container channel having a container inlet into which the beverage containers are input, and a container outlet from which the beverage containers are served. The beverage container serving apparatus may also include at least one movable gate adjacent one of the container inlet and the container outlet. The at least one movable gate may be configured to maintain a given beverage container within the container channel.

Abstract: A display stand suitable for displaying items with round, flat or uneven bottoms, including desserts such as French macarons is disclosed. The display stand can be assembled by the user, and includes at least one base sheet and at least one shelf sheet.

Abstract: An adjustable media frame has been developed. The adjustable media frame includes an adjustable upper rail and a hanging pendant member. The adjustable upper rail includes a first upper rail member and a second upper rail member with the first upper rail member sliding in or over the second upper rail member to adjust the length of the upper rail. The hanging pendant member is included with a hanging connection point to both the first upper rail member and the second upper rail member.

Abstract: A pillow cover has a pillow case having a pocket, a pocket opening, a cavity, and an opening, the opening configured to allow the pillow case to receive a standard-sized pillow into the cavity, a support pillow insert insertable into the pocket through the pocket opening to form a support pillow on the surface the pillow case, and an attachment to allow the pillow cover to be adjustably attached to a chair.

Abstract: A beach blanket system. The beach blanket system includes a flexible body having a plurality of perimeter edges. Side channels each having a pair of opposing open ends are disposed on the flexible body along each perimeter edge. One or more corner pockets may be disposed in corner portions of the flexible body. The beach blanket system further includes a plurality of sleeves, each sleeve having an open end and a closed end, such that each sleeve is configured to receive and retain particular matter therein. Each sleeve is removably securable within one of the side channels. In operation, the sleeves can be filled with sand or other material and be inserted into the side channels to weigh down the flexible body and prevent unwanted movement of the beach blanket.

Abstract: A quilt usable as a sleeping bag has inner and outer sets of fasteners arranged on slanted paths from each side edge to the bottom edge and fasteners along the bottom edge. The fasteners hold the quilt in a wrapped, overlapping arrangement. With the fasteners engaged, pulling a draw cord across the quilt bottom edge gathers the bottom edge and forms a closed, wrapped footbox of the sleeping bag. A sheet for use with a sleeping bag quilt include two sets of fasteners arranged to engage corresponding fasteners on the quilt to attach the quilt to the sheet in an expanded-footbox arrangement. Pulling a draw cord across the quilt bottom edge gathers the bottom edge and forms a closed, expanded footbox of the sleeping bag.

Abstract: An adjustable bowl receptacle. The adjustable bowl receptacle includes a planar base. A plurality of annular segments forms an adjustable sidewall that extends upward from the planar base. A top segment is in operable connection with the plurality of annular segments and defines an open upper end and an interface. The interface comprises a plurality of flanges configured to secure bowl therein.

Abstract: A multi-purpose accessory single, double level swivel platform plates is provided for consumable beverage containers and other usage such as keep liquid circulating for balance of taste, color, consistency of texture in beverages. The new invention's bottom portion mechanism unit is great for stress force cleaning applications such as on tiny foods and small parts. The main major focus is platform plates solutions to liquid beverages. The platforms single level, double level with swivel axle and nozzle are the main important factor for the container. This invention's container performs with physical hand pressure force exerted on its nozzle that's attached to the single or double swivel platforms counteract within its compression convolution internal cavity walls. The bottom accelerator portion device is designed for force stress Convergent flow through the nozzle.

Abstract: The present application relates to a disposable foldable eating utensil comprising: a body; a handle extending from the distal end of the body; and a bendable part formed between the body and the handle to be thinner than the other parts so as to allow the handle to be folded and unfolded, wherein the body comprises a protrusion protruding downward from the bottom surface of the distal end thereof, the protrusion comprises an engaging ledge protruding outward from the periphery thereof, and the handle comprises an extension piece extending at a predetermined thickness from the tip end thereof and having a through-hole passing through the upper surface and the bottom surface thereof.

Abstract: A method for making a paper straw and includes a step of applying anti-bacterial and water-proof layer to both sides of a paper sheet; a step of flatting or scrolling the paper sheet to be round and tubular, and two sides of each paper sheet being overlapped to each other; a step of pressing and adhering the overlapped portion to form initial type of a paper straw; a step of drying the initial type of the paper straw to solidify the water-proof layer, and a step of cutting the initial type of the paper straw into multiple sections. The paper straw of the present invention is anti-bacterial, water-proof and is not deformed in liquid or beverage.

Abstract: A beverage-retaining insert is used to retain and orient a smaller beverage container, including but not limited to a soda can or beer bottle, within a larger beverage container, including but not limited to a tumbler, thermos, or travel mug. The larger beverage container is herein referred to as the tumbler. The apparatus is also configured to prevent damage and unwanted shifting or movement of the bottle or can relative to the tumbler. The apparatus includes a retaining lip, a tubular brace, a tubular cushion, and a sealing mechanism. The retaining lip positions the apparatus atop a tumbler. The tubular brace enables arrangement of the apparatus within a tumbler. The tubular cushion provides support for a beverage container. The sealing mechanism retains the position of the present invention against the inside of a tumbler. Thus, the apparatus efficiently and effectively retrofits a tumbler to enable support of a beverage container.

Abstract: A food serving tray system comprising press fitted magnetic inserts and a combination of independent multi-use peel and stick plastic coated metal discs wherein the discs can be adhered by the user to exterior base of any number of existing dinnerware, drinkware, plastic paper plate holders, or electronic gadgets to allow them to be magnetically attracted to said tray, and comprising of a press fitted magnet in said tray central to the plate location causing the user's fork to automatically retrack back to the center of the plate when not in use.

Abstract: There is proposed an apparatus and method for measuring fluid usage from a container. The apparatus in one form includes a proximity sensor or sensors positioned in, or adjacent, an outlet of said container and configured to monitor the presence or absence of said fluid within or adjacent said outlet, an angle sensor for determining a first angle of said container when said fluid begins to flow through the outlet, and for determining a second angle of said container when said fluid stops flowing through said outlet, and a transmitter for sending data from the proximity sensor/s and angle sensor or processed data therefrom, to a computing device and/or display unit, wherein the data or processed data is used to calculate or indicate a volume of the fluid having passed through the outlet.

Abstract: A mail delivery assistance system comprises a letterbox for receiving mail consignments that has an opening and an electronic locking mechanism, a data processing device that comprises a database having an address file in which a respective addressee is associated with a building address, and a reader for capturing mail consignment data of a mail consignment. The reader, during operation, is communicatively connected to the data processing device in order to send the mail consignment data to the data processing device. The data processing device checks whether the mail consignment data match an addressee in the address file, and, if this is the case, generates a control signal for the locking mechanism in order to open the opening and to allow delivery of the mail consignment.

Abstract: Apparatus and associated methods may relate to an artificial tree apparatus having a plurality of trunk segments that couple together to provide a plurality of information or command signals to devices connected thereto. In an example, one or more branch segments having light emitting devices are connected to the trunk segments to independently receive the electrical power and command signals via a control system. In some implementations, each command signal generated by the control system may include data pertaining to light color and illumination pattern. In some embodiments, each branch segment and associated light emitting devices may be independently controlled via a multi-channel arrangement. In some implementations, each group of light emitting devices may be manually configured via one or more user-interfaces.

Abstract: A mounting bracket lock may be configured to secure the mounting bracket of a window treatment housing to a rail of the housing. The mounting bracket lock may be slidably attachable to the rail and, when in a locked position, may prevent the mounting bracket from detaching from the rail. The mounting bracket lock may include a body that is mountable to the rail. The body may include a first portion that slidably attaches to the rail, and a second portion that receives a portion of the rail and a portion of the mounting bracket, thereby securing the mounting bracket in a locked position relative to the rail. The body of the mounting bracket lock may define one or more projections that extend therefrom, and that engage in a friction fit between corresponding surfaces of the mounting bracket when the mounting bracket lock is in the locked position.

Abstract: A processing device for processing fruit and/or vegetables. The processing device may have a lip and at least one blade. The processing device may be mounted on cup or bowl. A user of the processing device will move the fruit and/or vegetable against the lip of the processing device. The skin or rind of the fruit or vegetable will be removed via the motion of the fruit and/or vegetable against the lip of the processing device. When there are blades present the blades can also slice the fruit or vegetable during the same movement that removes the skin from the fruit and/or vegetable.

Abstract: A heater or article of cookware is formed of a metal sheet with a first and second surface. A metal oxide layer is formed on the first surface of the sheet and a combustion catalyst is impregnated into the metal oxide layer. Fuel and air is then supplied to the first side of the metal sheet resulting in flameless catalytic combustion which heats the metal sheet.

Abstract: Disclosed is a pressure detection device (10), wherein the pressure detection device (10) is configured to detect the pressure in a sealed cavity. The pressure detection device (10) further comprises: a pressure sensing assembly (I), wherein the pressure sensing assembly (I) comprises a fixed part (14) and a movable part (13), the movable part (13) moves relative to the fixed part (14) when a change of the pressure in the sealed cavity is sensed, so as to change a sensing parameter of the pressure sensing assembly (I); and a detection unit (II), wherein the detection unit (II) is connected to the pressure sensing assembly (I), and the detection unit (II) is used for obtaining the pressure in the sealed cavity according to a current sensing parameter of the pressure sensing assembly (I).

Abstract: The present invention, which is entitled mixture-based composite product processing machine, mixing element, and mixing assembly, relates to a mixed product dispensing machine of the type that dispenses a mixture of liquid or powder components or ingredients into a mixing element onto which a leak-tight cover is subsequently placed and inside which, as a result of its particular configuration, the liquid and/or powder portions are mixed by spinning them in a coordinated manner on at least one spinning head of the machine to which said container is coupled.

Abstract: This invention provides a coffee maker having: an upper structure with a filter (1) and a measurement chamber (2); the measurement chamber (2) has TDS sensor (8), a temperature sensor (9) and a fluid transfer system (7); a lower structure with a weight sensor (52); a plurality of connecting elements (4) enacting the upper structure above the lower structure; and carafe (6) to be placed between the upper structure and lower structure; and a display panel (51) showing data from the TDS sensor, temperature sensor, or weight sensor.

Abstract: Provided is an apparatus for manufacturing beverage. The apparatus includes a heat exchanger to heat a fluid. The heat exchanger includes a body including a first end portion and a second end portion, and the second end portion is opposite to the first end portion. The apparatus further includes a heater embedded in the body, a first pipe installed in the body and guiding the fluid in a first direction from the first end portion of the body to the second end portion of the body, and a second pipe installed in the body and guiding the fluid output from the first pipe in a second direction opposite to the first direction.

Abstract: In some embodiments, apparatuses and methods are provided herein useful to utilizing a sonication probe. In some embodiments, there is provided a system for utilizing a sonication probe to cook rice including a housing; a pH sensor; a temperature sensor; a viscosity sensor; an ultrasonic generator; a memory; and a control circuit configured to: receive a desired shelf life value of one or more shelf life values; obtain a first predetermined combination of a plurality of different predetermined combinations corresponding to the desired shelf life value; control an operation of the ultrasonic generator; determine the pH value, the temperature value, and the viscosity value; determine whether each of the pH value, the temperature value, and the viscosity value are respectively within a corresponding threshold; and in response, cause the ultrasonic generator to stop emitting one or more sound waves to substantially halt breakdown of amylose of the rice.

Abstract: A top plate and bottom plate are stacked together to form the food searing tool, for simultaneously heating both top and bottom sides of a food item. The plates are heated to a similar temperature. A food item is placed between the plates. The plates and food item thereon are removed from heat, so that the only heating of the food item occurs by residual heat within the top and bottom plates transferring from the plates into the food item. This heating involves a similar amount being transferred down into the food item from the top plate as is transferred up into the food item from the bottom plate. Alternative embodiments include various forms of handles and guideposts/bars, as well as a thermometer in the top plate and a trough to capture grease.

Abstract: This invention relates to an air fryer oven, which is specifically designed to solve the technical problem that the rotating cage structure of the side-door oven of similar product is poorly designed, the cage or oil filter net cannot be used simultaneously, the effect of cold and hot air circulation is not good, and the side door cannot be easily dissembled or cleaned.

Abstract: A framed cover with one-way hinges is disclosed. A rigid tubular frame that is built into the cover's opening makes it possible to find the opening, lift the cover evenly, place the cover over the item, rotate the cover to the proper position and drop the cover in an even manner and without snagging. In addition, the tubular frame can be made to fold so that the cover can be stowed away for storage in a controlled manner, and by folding the tubular frame on a larger size cover it makes it easier for the user to control the covers weight because its center of gravity is held closer to the user's body until it is properly positioned and opened on top of the item to be covered.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a handheld household grinder, which comprises a housing having an accommodating cavity and a grinding rod is arranged in the accommodating cavity of the housing; the upper portion of the grinding rod penetrates through the housing until the grinding rod is partially exposed out of the accommodating cavity; a through hole is formed in the corresponding location of the housing underneath the grinding rod along the length direction, the lower portion of the grinding rod penetrates out of the accommodating cavity via the through hole or resets into the accommodating cavity via the through hole; the external lateral wall, proximal to the lower portion of the grinding rod is provided with a coarse surface, when the grinding rod drives the coarse surface on the external lateral wall of the grinding rod to move into the through hole.

Abstract: A cutting board assembly for capturing fluid resulting from cutting food items includes a cutting board that has food items positioned thereon for cutting the food items. The cutting board is hollow and the cutting board has a drain to route fluid from cutting the food item into an interior of the cutting board. A pan is slidable into the cutting board to capture the fluid from the drain.

Abstract: A foot bath bucket, includes a bucket member with sidewall and a bottom portion with semi-spherical protrusions defining a bucket interior; such that a front portion of the bucket member is double-arch-shaped with a rearward pointing front intersection and a front intersection line is frontward inclined; such that a rear portion of the bucket member is double-arch-shaped with a frontward pointing rear intersection and a rear intersection line is rearward inclined.

Abstract: A portable bathing seat is described. The portable bathing seat includes a platform having a top surface and a bottom surface, a first long side, a second long side, a first short side and a second short side. The platform is secured above a bathing surface by at least two legs that each have one or more feet that engage the bathing surface or an adjacent surface. The platform also includes a transfer area proximal the first short side and the transfer area is advantageously at a wheelchair transfer height. The portable bathing seat also includes a transfer pommel secured to the platform proximal the first short side and a handle secured to the platform proximal the second short side. The portable bathing seat also includes a ballast reservoir positioned below the platform and configured to hold a ballast for providing stability to the portable bathing seat.

Abstract: A soft sanitary tissue paper web comprising at least one ply is disclosed. The soft sanitary tissue paper web comprises from about 2% to about 56.5% by weight of the soft sanitary tissue paper web of a softwood pulp fiber mixture and from about 43.5% to about 99.9% by weight of the dry fiber basis of the soft sanitary tissue paper web of a hardwood pulp fiber mixture. The softwood pulp fiber mixture comprises from about 0% to about 56.4% by weight of the dry fiber basis of the soft sanitary tissue paper web of softwood pulp fiber; from about 0.05% to about 20.0% by weight of the dry fiber basis of the soft sanitary tissue paper web of cellulose nanofilaments; and, from about 0.05% to about 3.0% by weight of the dry fiber basis of the soft sanitary tissue paper web of strengthening additive.

Abstract: An absorbent towel paper web comprising at least one ply is disclosed. The absorbent towel paper web has from about 45% to about 90% by weight of the dry fiber basis of the absorbent towel paper web of a softwood pulp fiber mixture and from about 10% to about 55% by weight of the dry fiber basis of the absorbent towel paper web of a hardwood pulp fiber mixture. The softwood pulp fiber mixture has from about 20% to about 89.9% by weight of the dry fiber basis of the absorbent towel paper web of softwood pulp fibers; from about 0.05% to about 20% by weight of the dry fiber basis of the absorbent towel paper web of cellulose nanofilaments; and, from about 0.05% to about 5.0% by weight of the dry fiber basis of the absorbent towel paper web of strengthening additive.

Abstract: A film-packaged tissue in which a part of tissue paper exposed from an outlet is likely to stand up. A film-packaged tissue in which a pop-up type bundle of tissue paper is packaged by a resin packaging film. In the film-packaged tissue, perforations for forming an outlet are formed annularly along the longitudinal direction of the bundle, and an edge of the outlet formed by tearing of the perforation for forming the outlet has a guiding edge for moving each side edge portion in a bundle longitudinal direction of the tissue paper in the short direction of the bundle.

Abstract: Various arrangements are presented of a paper roll sensing device that can be installed within a paper roll dispenser. The paper roll sensing device may include a housing, a wireless transceiver, and a time-of-flight sensor. The time of flight sensor may measure a distance from the time-of-flight sensor to a target region. The paper roll sensing device may include one or more processors, located within the housing that communicates with the wireless transceiver and the time-of-flight sensor. The paper roll sending device may include a fastener that permits the housing to be attached to a location within a paper roll dispenser such that the time-of-flight sensor is pointed at a paper roll, wherein the target region is a portion of the paper roll.

Abstract: Disclosed is a portable and washable sanitary toilet seat protector for providing assurance of hygienic protection during use of commode toilet seats. In particular, the seat protector is formed with a primarily elliptical opening framed by a top surface and a non-slip textured undersurface. The undersurface thereby facilitates a friction-enhanced contact with the top surface of the toilet seat. The seat protector provides a collapsible feature enabling the seat protector to be compressed into a smaller size for storage in a compatible pouch, said pouch also featuring a cord with connectors compatible with fasteners within the pouch interior and with fasteners on the side tabs on the seat protector. The seat protector is preferably made of biodegradable material such as plastic, recycled paper, or the like, and further, may be pre-sanitized.

Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus (10) is described including a dirt collection container (18b) and an inlet passage (99) leading to the dirt collection container (18b) through which dirt-laden air is drawn by a source of suction. The apparatus further includes a moveable blocking member (120) positioned in the passage (99) where the blocking member (120) is moveable between a blocking position, in which the passage (99) is blocked or substantially blocked, and an unblocking position, in which air can pass through the passage (99). The apparatus includes a receiving formation (130) for receiving at least a portion of the moveable blocking member (120) when the blocking member is in its unblocking position.

Abstract: A docking station for a robotic cleaner may include a base, a docking station dust cup removably coupled to the base, a latch actuatable between a retaining position and a release position, and a release system configured to actuate the latch between the retaining and release positions. The docking station dust cup may be removable from the base in response to a pivotal movement of the docking station dust cup relative to the base about a pivot point. The latch may be horizontally spaced apart from the pivot point, wherein, when the latch is in the retaining position, pivotal movement of the docking station dust cup is substantially prevented.

Abstract: A docking station for a robotic cleaner may include a base having a support and a suction housing, a docking station suction inlet defined in the suction housing, wherein the docking station suction inlet is configured to fluidly couple to the robotic cleaner, and an alignment protrusion defined in the support. The alignment protrusion may be configured to urge the robotic cleaner towards an orientation in which the robotic cleaner fluidly couples to the docking station suction inlet.

Abstract: Embodiments of this disclosure include a cleaner attachment device, and may include a device for attachment to a vacuum or pressure cleaner. Embodiments may include an attachment for cleaning behind water heaters or in other narrow spaces and may include an elongate body with a plurality of apertures arranged helically along the body, and a plurality of resiliently deformable portions arranged along the body and extending from the body.

Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus has a first air flow path extending from a dirty air inlet to a clean air outlet with a suction motor and a cyclone positioned in the first air flow path. The cyclone has a cyclone chamber, a first airflow passage, and a second airflow passage. The first airflow passage and second airflow passage are isolated from each other. The first airflow passage defines a first tangential air inlet to the cyclone chamber and the second airflow passage defines a second tangential air inlet to the cyclone chamber. The second tangential air inlet is positioned around the perimeter of the cyclone chamber sidewall downstream from the first tangential air inlet in the direction of rotation of air in the cyclone chamber.

Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus has a first air flow path extending from a dirty air inlet to a clean air outlet with a suction motor and a cyclone positioned in the first air flow path. The cyclone has a cyclone chamber, a first airflow passage, and a second airflow passage. The first airflow passage defines a first tangential air inlet to the cyclone chamber and the second airflow passage defines a second tangential air inlet to the cyclone chamber. The airflow path includes a common airflow passage upstream of the first and second airflow passages and an axis of the common airflow passage intersects the cyclone chamber. At least a portion of the first tangential air inlet is positioned upstream from a location at which the common airflow passage axis intersects the cyclone chamber.

Abstract: A filter for a vacuum cleaner includes a top having an open center, a bottom plate having an outermost edge, a center, an inside surface facing towards the top, an outside surface facing away from the top, and a catch extending from the inside surface annularly around the center, filter material being secured between the top and bottom plate. An adaptor for a filter cage or the filter cage itself includes a radial retention ring that engages the catch of the filter.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner includes a housing having a dust inlet and a first latch. The first latch is moveable between a locked position and an unlocked position. The vacuum cleaner also includes a second latch moveable between a locked position and an unlocked position, and a spring pressing the second latch to the locked position. The vacuum cleaner also includes a dust bin securable on the housing with the first latch and the second latch. When the dust bin is being installed onto the housing, the second latch is moved from the locked position to the unlocked position until the spring presses the second latch back to the locked position. The dust bin is secured on the housing when the dust bin is installed on the housing, the first latch is in the locked position, and the second latch is in the locked position. The dust bin is removable from the housing when the dust bin is installed on the housing, the first latch is in the unlocked position, and the second latch is in the locked position.