Abstract: A vacuum dustpan having a housing with an inlet to the level of the floor surface into which dust and debris can be directed. A vacuum motor induces a vacuum to transfer the debris to a collection chamber within the housing. The vacuum dustpan is usable in locations such as shops, hair salons, kitchens and other environments where debris collects and periodically swept.

Abstract: A combination trash can and vacuum cleaner in which the base of a trash can contains a battery operated vacuum cleaner that is activated by any one of a number of foot pedals. The vacuum is contained in a housing with an internal fan, a debris collection chamber, and an electrically controlled trap door for emptying debris. The device allows for in-room storage of a vacuum cleaner in an aesthetically pleasing manner and for the collection of debris without the need for a dustpan and/or a conventional vacuum cleaner.

Abstract: De-dusting device for static swab. The de-dusting device has movable or fixed seat body for meeting requirement of new building or old building. The seat body is formed with at least one socket for sucking tube of a vacuumizer to insert therein. The seat body is further formed with at least one sucking slot facing upward. The seat body is further formed with internal passages respectively communicating the sockets with the sucking slots. After the static swab is used to swab a floor, the vacuumizer is activated and the static swab is reciprocally moved on the sucking slot of the seat body so as to easily and quickly clean up the fluffs, dusts and dirt attaching to the static swab.

Abstract: A work table having the function of collecting dust or the like may be used to collect fragments or chips produced during the working process of the workpiece.

Abstract: A vacuum apparatus for collecting fallen cut hair from a floor during hair grooming is disclosed. The vacuum apparatus has a base, a suction unit mounted on the base and a shroud removably disposed about the base. The base being separable and having a female portion and a male portion for receiving a post of a chair therebetween the base portions and the portions each having a baffle therein. The shroud being separable and having a plurality of inlet openings throughwhich the cut hair initially passes while being directed by the baffle through the suction unit enroute to a receptacle removably disposed on the suction unit for collection and for subsequent disposal of the cut hair. The female and male portions are engaged in a mating relationship and are maintained therein by a sealant. The shroud, being separable, expandably fits over the base and is kept in place about the base with a hook and a loop type fastener disposed on the shroud.

Abstract: A vacuum dustpan having a housing with an inlet to the level of the floor surface into which dust and debris can be directed. A vacuum motor induces a vacuum to transfer the debris to a collection chamber within the housing. The vacuum dustpan is usable in locations such as shops, hair salons, kitchens and other environments where debris collects and periodically swept.

Abstract: The present invention provides a mobile filter cleaning system allowing movement to a site where dirty filters are located. The filter cleaning system includes a trailer or truck, an air compressor, an aftercooler, an air drier, a filter cleaning station, a compressed air tank, a dust collector, a fan and fan motor, and an airflow verification unit. Along a first fluid communication, compressed air is used to clean dirty filters in the cleaning station and filter cartridges in the dust collector. Along a second fluid communication dirt, liberated from the dirty filter is pulled from the cleaning station to the dust collector by a fan-induced draft. The compressor creates the first fluid communication and the fan creates a second fluid communication.

Abstract: A cleaning apparatus for cleaning cylindrical articles includes a container that defines a process chamber. The process chamber is adapted to receive cylindrical articles that have been soiled by dust. The process chamber is substantially closed except for an inserting/removing opening formed in the container. A dust duct is connected to the container so as to communicate with the process chamber. A device is provided for producing a gas-liquid mixture jet within the dust duct so as to induce airflow directed from the process chamber toward the dust duct. Therefore, dust will be drawn into the dust duct and will not scatter to the surrounding environment. The liquid may further wet the dust suspended within the dust duct in order to simplify the process for disposing of the dust removed from the article.

Abstract: A footwear cleaning apparatus includes a vertically oriented frame with an upper frame for supporting the user that is standing while cleaning the footwear. The apparatus receives water from a garden hose and provides a control valve for regulating the water flow while the user is standing upright. The water is directed upwardly through a foot platform on the lower frame, and also through a lower brush onto the footwear sole, the resulting splash causing water to wet two side brushes that are oriented to bear upon the sides of the footwear. A scraper assembly is also on the lower frame and provides a horizontal scraping edge and two vertical scraping edges for the sole and sides of the footwear, respectively. After the water is turned off a drain outlet allows the device to be drained.

Abstract: Insertion of a dust wand into a portable vacuum filtration canister removes foreign matter therefrom when and where necessary without polluting the air. A powerpack provides cordless (rechargeable or non-rechargeable) and corded operation. A readily serviceable grid filter, and a HEPA or other filter provides cleaned air free of dirt, dust and allergens.

Abstract: This invention relates to an automatic machine for cleaning and brushing shoes and, in particular, ski boots, after ski boots, boots, etc., which specifically cleans the soles of the shoes too, removing any snow, mud, dirt, sand and the like with specific means, such as brushes and jets of (warm or cold) air and jets of a disinfectant liquid, the dirt, etc. being collected inside a specific container, and which machine may also sanitize the shoes and, in particular, the soles of the shoes.

Abstract: A floor mat with incorporated vacuum system including a permeable mat portion having an upper surface and a lower surface. The upper surface is defined by a plurality of upwardly extending bristles. A vacuum assembly is coupled with respect to the permeable mat portion. The vacuum assembly includes a pipe circuit disposed below the lower surface of the mat portion. The pipe circuit has a main outlet pipe extending outwardly therefrom. The main outlet pipe has an open outer end disposed beyond the mat portion. The pipe circuit has a plurality of air intakes extending upwardly therefrom in a spaced relationship. The air intakes have open upper ends in contact with the lower surface of the mat portion. The vacuum assembly includes an intake housing positioned adjacently to the mat portion. The intake housing has a hollow interior defining a debris collection chamber. The intake housing receives the open outer end of the main outlet pipe therein.

Abstract: Insertion of a dust wand into a portable vacuum filtration canister removes foreign matter therefrom when and where necessary without polluting the air. A powerpack provides cordless (rechargeable or non-rechargeable) and corded operation. A readily serviceable grid filter, and a HEPA or other filter provides cleaned air free of dirt, dust and allergens.

Abstract: The apparatus comprises a flexible inflatable envelope 2 for receiving an article 1 and an inflation unit 12 comprising blower means for inflating said envelope. A first air-conducting passage 30 leads from said inflation unit 12 to said envelope 2, and a second passage 31 leads from said envelope 2 to said inflation unit 12 whereby air may be recirculated between the envelope and the inflation unit.

Abstract: A floor mat with incorporated vacuum system including a permeable mat portion having an upper surface and a lower surface. The upper surface is defined by a plurality of upwardly extending bristles. A vacuum assembly is coupled with respect to the permeable mat portion. The vacuum assembly includes a pipe circuit disposed below the lower surface of the mat portion. The pipe circuit has a main outlet pipe extending outwardly therefrom. The main outlet pipe has an open outer end disposed beyond the mat portion. The pipe circuit has a plurality of air intakes extending upwardly therefrom in a spaced relationship. The air intakes have open upper ends in contact with the lower surface of the mat portion. The vacuum assembly includes an intake housing positioned adjacently to the mat portion. The intake housing has a hollow interior defining a debris collection chamber. The intake housing receives the open outer end of the main outlet pipe therein.

Abstract: Insertion of a dust wand into a portable vacuum filtration canister removes foreign matter therefrom when and where necessary without polluting the air. A powerpack provides cordless (rechargeable or non-rechargeable) and corded operation. A readily serviceable grid filter, and a HEPA or other filter provides cleaned air free of dirt, dust and allergens.

Abstract: A steam washing device comprising a metal body having a recess housing the part to be washed, the recess being provided with ducts for introducing the steam into the recess and discharging it from the recess; there being provided three ducts for introducing the steam and one for discharging the steam; the recess being defined by a wall of a sleeve provided with through holes communicating the recess with a steam expansion chamber; one of the ducts being adapted to introduce the steam into the expansion chamber, whereas the remaining two ducts are adapted to introduce the steam into the recess; a slit opening in the chamber forming a steam sucking duct that in turn is connected with the system exhaust duct.

Abstract: A device for a vacuum cleaner having a vacuum source communicating with an inlet channel and an outlet channel for air flowing through the vacuum cleaner. The vacuum cleaner includes a holder (19) for a dust pick-up tool such as a feather-duster (20) or a micro fiber-type duster/. The holder is provided with a chamber (21) which, by operation of a valve (28,30), can be connected to the inlet or outlet channel so that the dust pick-up tool is cleaned by the air flowing through the chamber.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner includes a receptacle, a motor assembly in air flow communication with the receptacle, and a lid on the receptacle. The vacuum cleaner also includes a hose inlet on the receptacle, a debris opening, and a door opening and closing the debris opening. The debris opening may be on the receptacle or in the lid of the vacuum cleaner. Alternatively, the vacuum cleaner may include an adaptor that is attached to the hose at one end and removably connected to the hose inlet at the other end, where the debris opening is on the adaptor. The vacuum cleaner may have an adaptor that is removably connected to the hose at one end and removably connected to the hose at the other end, where the debris opening is on the adaptor.

Abstract: A vacuum fitting for connection to a remote source of vacuum, the vacuum fitting comprising a main body mountable to a fixed structure. The main body includes an inlet opening and an outlet opening; an openable closure mounted to the main body and being moveable between an open position and position covering the inlet opening; a latch member selectively positionable to keep the closure in said covering position when positioned between the main body and the closure and to permit said closure to move to an open position when not positioned between said main body and the closure; and a biaser to urge the closure to an open position. A switch is also provided to initiate the remote source of vacuum when the closure is moved to the open position by the biaser.

Abstract: An under cabinet vacuum device including an intake fan disposed interiorly of a cabinet. A collection bin is removably disposed interiorly of the cabinet forwardly of the intake fan. The collection bin has a top wall, a bottom wall, an open rear, an open front and opposed side walls. The open rear is aligned with the intake fan. An intake vent is positioned through a lower wall of the cabinet on a flooring surface that the cabinet is positioned on. The intake vent is made up of a forward plate and a rearward plate with a channel disposed therebetween. The forward plate has an open lower end in communication with the channel. The open lower end is exposed to the flooring surface. The rearward plate has an open upper end in communication with the channel. The open upper end is exposed to the open front of the collection bin.

Abstract: A device for a vacuum cleaner having a vacuum source communicating with an inlet channel and an outlet channel for air flowing through the vacuum cleaner. The vacuum cleaner includes a holder (19) for a dust pick-up tool such as a feather-duster (20) or a micro fiber-type duster/. The holder is provided with a chamber (21) which, by operation of a valve (28, 30), can be connected to the inlet or outlet channel so that the dust pick-up tool is cleaned by the air flowing through the chamber.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner includes a receptacle with an interior, a motor assembly that draws air from the interior of the receptacle, an inlet on the receptacle wherein the inlet receives vacuumed material, and an opening on the receptacle in air flow communication with the interior of the receptacle. The vacuum cleaner also includes a dust pan that opens and closes the opening. The dust pan may be used for collecting large and small debris, liquids, and any other objects that cannot or should not enter the inlet.

Abstract: A contained instrument cleaner including a housing having an enclosed chamber and an opening sized to insert an instrument. A rigid member having an abrading surface is supported inside the chamber for cleaning debris from an instrument. The device includes a vacuum channel opened to the chamber and coupleable to a vacuum source for removing debris. A method for cleaning an instrument including the steps of inserting an instrument into an enclosed chamber and rubbing the instrument against an abrading member in the enclosed chamber for removing debris. A vacuum is supplied in the enclosed chamber for collecting debris.

Abstract: A system for cleaning, storing and maintaining x-ray cassettes. The system is used within the environment of an x-ray exposure room for shooting x-ray images of x-ray subjects, and an x-ray dark room for developing x-ray images. The system may include a portable transport, cleaning and storage unit for storing, cleaning and transporting x-ray cassettes. The unit includes a work surface, at least one x-ray cassette receptacle for storing x-ray cassettes, and a vacuum apparatus for vacuuming dust particles from the x-ray cassettes and the unit.

Abstract: A jewelry cleaning device is disclosed comprising a neck portion and a body portion each formed by a wall of fine, flexible mesh material which collectively define a hollow interior having an open top in the neck portion and a closed bottom in the body portion. A support located at the open top of the neck portion is effective to mount the device to the steam pipe of a steam cleaning device so that the nozzle at the end of the steam pipe extends into the hollow interior. The body portion is formed with an access opening fitted with a closure device which is movable between an open position to permit the insert of an item of jewelry within the hollow interior, and a closed position wherein the access opening is substantially closed against the tweezers or other gripping device used to hold the jewelry item during the steam cleaning operation.

Abstract: A shoe cleaning device is formed of a housing having an opening to put a shoe to be cleaned, and a low pressure chamber communicating with the opening; an air sucking and compressing device disposed in the housing and communicating with the low pressure chamber for sucking air; a heating chamber disposed in the housing and communicating with an outlet of the air sucking and compressing device; and a nozzle portion disposed outside the housing and having a flow path communicating with the heating chamber to eject compressed air passing through the air sucking and compression device. A liquid valve is attached to the flow path to provide moisture to air passing through the flow path, and a controller connected to the air sucking and compressing device, the heater and the liquid valve for controlling the same. Materials attached to the shoe can be blown out by compressed air ejected from the nozzle and collected through the opening.

Abstract: A workbench includes a hollow base member formed with a lower chamber and an upper chamber that is disposed above and in fluid communication with the lower chamber. A tabletop is mounted on top of the base member and is formed with a plurality of apertures for access into the upper chamber. An air filtering device is mounted in the upper chamber. A motor-operated suction device is mounted in the lower chamber and is operable to create a downward air stream for drawing air to flow in a direction from above the tabletop into the base member such that woodworking waste on the tabletop can be drawn into the base member via the apertures so as to be entrapped by the air filtering device.

Abstract: A commercial carpet brush cleaning device that removes built-up accumulations of carpet fibers and associated cleaning compound residue and dirt from a carpet cleaning brush. An elevated machine receiving area is defined having a plurality of arcuately spaced elongated openings therein and corresponding upstanding elongated cleaning tines assemblies are positioned in spaced inter-related relations to the openings. A collection and evacuation chamber below the openings removes the brush waste as it is cleaned by the rotation of the brush on the cleaning tines assembly within the device.

Abstract: A cleaning system includes a housing, an air compressor, a plurality of air hoses, and a plurality of air nozzles. The housing has a first plurality of sidewalls. The first plurality of sidewalls define an enclosure. The housing includes at least a first opening defined therein. The first opening communicates with the enclosure. The air compressor is mounted within the enclosure. The plurality of air hoses are coupled to the compressor and extend through the first opening. The plurality of air nozzles are coupled to the air hoses. An apparatus includes a housing, a cleaning platform, an air compressor, at least one air hose, and an air nozzle. The housing includes a first plurality of sidewalls. The first plurality of sidewalls define an enclosure and have at least a first opening defined therein. The first opening communicates with the enclosure. The housing also includes a second plurality of sidewalls. The second plurality of sidewalls define a chamber.

Abstract: An apparatus for dry-leaning dust-contaminated auxiliary objects for handling and storing semiconductor wafers is disclosed and comprises a housing having a receiving opening and a closable lid for closing the opening. The housing further includes a receiving space for receiving an auxiliary object and a collecting space spatially separated therefrom, gas inlet nozzles having corresponding gas outlet openings in the receiving space for injecting a cleaning gas into the receiving space, and a gas draw-off opening in the collecting space for receiving the injected cleaning gas flowing from the receiving space to the collecting space. As the injected cleaning gas flows over the auxiliary object from the receiving space to the collecting space, the dust particles are removed from the auxiliary object by the flow of injected cleaning gas over the auxiliary object and delivered to said gas draw-off opening for disposal.

Abstract: An electric dust pan having a housing with a forwardly extending lower section. The lower section includes an inlet opening and an upwardly and forwardly inclined bottom surface terminating at the inlet opening. An electric vacuum source is activated by a mercury switch when the housing is tilted forward from the upright position so that the inclined bottom surface contacts a floor surface. The inlet opening communicates with the suction side of the vacuum source and a dust bag held in the housing communicates with the discharge side of the vacuum source. A hinged top cover provides access to the dust bag and a handle of the top cover can be gripped by the user to move the housing from the upright position to the forward tilted position.

Abstract: A workstation on wheels comprising a housing having a shelf dividing the housing interior into an upper and lower chamber. The shelf supports a vacuum unit that draws air from the lower chamber and exhausts it into the upper chamber. The lower chamber is provided with a vacuum outlet to which is connected an inelastic ductwork. The ductwork includes a nozzle for receiving air and solid materials from a floor surface. The air and solid materials flow through the ductwork and into a bag or bin in the lower chamber where the solid materials are accumulated. The ductwork is rotatable about the vacuum inlet and may be a one-piece L-shaped structure. Alternatively, it may be longitudinally adjustable by multiple interconnecting duct parts or by telescoping segments. The ductwork includes an housing duct to which is connected a valved flexible conduit for providing an auxiliary vacuum source.

Abstract: A fabrication clean room work station is portable and has a funnel-shaped cleaning area which is connected to a vacuum source through a bottom opening. The work station also has a perforated cover positioned across a top opening of the cleaning area to provide a work surface, a catch screen positioned across the bottom opening of the cleaning area to catch dropped parts, a funnel cover which slides over the cleaning area to enclose it, and a flexible tubing in communication with a port formed in the cleaning area. The port is positioned above the catch screen so that any parts vacuumed through the flexible tubing would be stopped by the catch screen. The vacuum source supplies vacuum at the work surface and at the flexible tubing. The vacuum at the flexible tubing is increased when the funnel cover is positioned above the cleaning area.

Abstract: The essential cleaning system components for a best mode are as follows. A textile fabric covering of an article has a pile and a backing. A vacuum mat is added below the fabric covering to aid in the flow of dirt and debris from the pile of the covering. A secondary backing is also added for supporting the vacuum mat. A support platform located below the vacuum mat receives the dirt and debris through openings of the support platform. The dirt and debris is transported through channels in the support platform to a collection device. The collection device is equipped with a slider device within the collection device for maintaining adequate suction in the cleaning system. A vacuum unit pulls dirt and debris from the collection device through a vacuum line and discharges it into the discharge container. After cleaning the dirt and debris from the air it is discharged to the atmosphere.

Abstract: Photoconductor scumming in an electrophotographic copying machine is substantially eliminated by using a synthetic fiber cleaning brush that is substantially free from low yield strength, low surface energy materials.

Abstract: A paint gun cleaner includes a spray unit mounted in an enclosure in spaced relation to an opening in the enclosure through which the paint gun to be cleaned is inserted. A ring shaped spray unit combines a solvent dispenser, which may be either a solvent knife generating a curtain of solvent in the central opening of the spray unit or a plurality of nozzles directing solvent onto the paint gun, with an air knife positioned between the solvent dispenser and the enclosure opening. The air knife directs air flow radially and axially inward to prevent escape of solvent, and to recirculate air mixed with solvent around the sides of the spray unit and through the space between the spray unit and enclosure opening to reduce the amount of ambient air which is drawn into and which must be separated from the solvent and dissolved paint before discharge.

Abstract: A self-contained portable device for collecting dust and other particulate matter or the like. There is a housing with partially open sides sufficiently large to allow the entrance of an operator's hands. A sensor is activated when the operator's hands are placed within the device. The sensor activates the vacuum motor and light source so that the work area is illuminated and particulate matter and dust can be drawn away from the work area. A removable and disposable filter bag collects the dust particles and can be disposed of when full. The operator does not come in contact with any contaminated dust or particulate matter in disposing of the filter bag.

Abstract: A shoe soil removing device that includes a hollow housing, a manifold, a motor, and low pressure apparatus. The hollow housing has a hollow housing open top. The manifold is disposed within the hollowing housing and has a manifold open top. The motor is disposed within the hollow housing. And the low pressure apparatus creates a low pressure area at the motor so that an air flow can be established from the hollow housing open top to the motor.

Abstract: A device for removing hair from hairbrushes having a housing with an inlet opening and a suction outlet connectable to a suction device. A Deflector device is arranged between the inlet opening and suction outlet in such a way that it blocks direct passage from the inlet opening to the suction outlet, and which forms a friction surface. Hair makes contact with the friction surface when sucked into the device. By pulling the brush away from the device, hair may then be pulled out of the brush.

Abstract: A surgical instrument cleaner includes a containment chamber with an intake opening on a front thereof and an exhaust vent on a rear thereof. A manifold is positioned in the intake opening, and connected to a steam source. Nozzles arranged around the manifold emit converging steam jets at a single point positioned away from a plane defined by the nozzles. The steam jets are directed rearwardly into the containment chamber, so that they create a front-to-rear airflow between the intake and the exhaust vent. An instrument is positionable at the jet convergence point for cleaning. The airflow carries steam and airborne debris blasted from the instrument safely away from the user.

Abstract: A cleaning nozzle directs a spray of cleaning solution against a dispense valve or other object to be cleaned. The cleaning nozzle is evacuated to draw away cleaning solution, establishing a flow of cleaning solution through the cleaning nozzle. The cleaning nozzle is mounted on an "X-Y table" to follow similarly mounted dispense valves in order to reduce down time for valve cleaning.

Abstract: Described is a new portable workstation dust collection attachment for collecting and removing, in combination with a suctioning filter apparatus such as a vacuum cleaner, dust and other airborne particulate matter produced during processing of a workpiece. The portable workstation dust collection attachment comprises a funnel-shaped dust intake structure having an upwardly opening rectangular suctioning aperture defined by the large end of the funnel and a pressure port defined by the small end of the funnel. Also included is an upwardly projecting protective plate whereby the dust is guided into the suctioning aperture. A supporting stand is further included.

Abstract: An alignment apparatus for aligning the flat edges on semiconductor wafers has a roller 13 used to turn the wafers 12 during alignment. The roller 13 is hollow and has a plurality of holes 14 in the surface of the roller though which a vacuum is drawn to remove particle contaminates from and around the semiconductor wafers.

Abstract: A device for cleaning soiled health care instrument having bristles carried by a tubularly bent flexible panel within a tubular container. The container has opposite ends one of which is enclosed and the opposite of which permits cleansing entry of instruments into the container. Said opposite end may have a self-sealing door entrance for projection therethrough of the instruments to be cleaned. Protection is provided against injury from exposed sharp edges of the instruments be cleaned. Liquid cleaning simultaneously with the bristle cleansing is provided. Aerosolization preventing suction may be associated with the container.

Abstract: An apparatus wherein an oscillating motor and drive shaft arrangement selectively directs an eyeglass pair, and more specifically the lenses thereof, into a cleaning solution, having spherical resilient members therewithin to enhance cleaning. A timer mechanism after a predetermined timed event of cleaning maintains the lenses between front and rear walls of the entrance conduit into the fluid chamber, wherein heated drying air is directed onto the lenses of the eyeglass pair.

Abstract: An airbrush vacuum system for removing paint particulate from the air that results from an airbrush painting operation. The airbrush paint vacuum system includes a vacuum chamber designed to fit interiorally of the garment being painted. A vacuum source is connected to the vacuum chamber, and in operation, a vacuum is generated in the vacuum chamber. This vacuum results in paint particulate being induced from the surrounding air through the garment itself into the vacuum chamber. Thereafter, the captured paint particulate is conveyed to a collection area.

Abstract: A freon recovery workstation including a collection tray for collecting and recovering liquid freon from the work area, forced air passageways disposed above and below the work area for drawing and receiving freon vapor, a freon-adsorbing unit connected to the forced air passageways for adsorbing and recovering the freon vapor, and a freon applicator in the form of a hand tool for aiming and regulating the use of freon.

Abstract: An apparatus for cleaning porcelain workpieces such as cast dolls' heads has at least one work station having an opening in a workplate above a column communicating with that opening and provided with a support basket in which a filter bag is received. The suction duct communicates with the column below the filter bag and above a bottom plate to draw dust through said opening into the column for collection on the filter. The workplate can be separated from the column for replacement of the filter bag.

Abstract: A decontamination device for a wafer container having a chamber for storing semiconductor wafers and inner surfaces surrounding such chamber is provided. The device includes a support/containment assembly for providing a substantially sealed containment compartment and a gas flow assembly, mounted on the support/containment means, for supplying and filtering a substantially continuous flow of circulation gas throughout the containment compartment. Additionally, the gas flow assembly periodically directs a flow of blow-off gas towards the inner surfaces of the wafer container whereby particles adhered to such surfaces will be released and entrained by the continuous flow of circulation gas. Manipulating assemblies, also mounted on the support/containment means manipulate the wafer container whereby such chamber is in communication with the containment compartment. The assemblies also position the gas flow assembly within the chamber of the container and in close proximity to its inner surfaces.