Abstract: A suction cleaner nozzle has a nozzle body enclosing an agitator chamber, which has an elongated suction inlet opening. An agitator is disposed in the agitator chamber such that the agitator extends partially through the suction inlet opening for agitating a surface to be cleaned. A duct is connected to the nozzle body and located adjacent the agitator chamber. The duct extends parallel to the rotative axis of the agitator. A turbine rotor is rotatably connected to the nozzle body and operatively connected to the agitator.

Abstract: A novel carpet extractor is disclosed having a first cleaning liquid conduit that communicates a supply reservoir with a cleaning liquid distributor via a first valve and a second cleaning liquid conduit that communicates the supply reservoir with the liquid distributor via a second valve. The first valve is actuated by a main trigger and the second valve is actuated by a surge button, both of which are conveniently located in the hand grip on the handle of the machine for propelling the machine over a floor surface. A first normal flow of cleaning liquid is obtained for normal cleaning by depressing the trigger and a second greater flow of cleaning liquid is obtained by depressing the button and the trigger simultaneously. A mechanism is preferably included that will open the first valve in the event an operator depresses only the surge button.

Abstract: An air/liquid separator is disclosed that is formed by a recovery tank having a hollow, preferably transparent, removable lid on a recovery tank of a wet pickup suction cleaner. The lid has a wall therein dividing the lid into an inlet/separating chamber and an exit chamber. Liquid and dirt entrained working air enters the inlet chamber and flows horizontally across the inlet chamber over a discharge opening passing through the lid bottom plate, such that the stream of dirty liquid and air is redirected downward through the discharge openings into the recovery tank by a pair of ribs in the inlet chamber. The exit chamber fluidly communicates with the interior of the recovery tank through an exit opening passing through the lid bottom plate. A vacuum is preferably drawn upon the exit chamber by an electric fan for providing the required working air flow through the combined air/liquid separator.

Abstract: A racking system for transporting a bicycle comprising a framework upon which the bicycle is mounted. A pair of telescoping arms, adjustable in length, are pivotally connected to the framework and removably secured to the seat post of the bicycle. The arms extend downwardly from the bicycle to the framework on opposite sides of the bicycle for laterally supporting the bicycle. The racking system further includes a tension mechanism having a tightening strap extending through the front wheel of the bicycle and through a cam buckle which is attached to an anchor strap to the framework for tightening the bicycle to the framework. The cam buckle frictionally engages the tightening strap to tighten the strap at the desired tension. The tension mechanism and the arms are configured and positioned to distribute the load on the bicycle so that the bicycle, frame, arms and tension mechanism are in a state of static equilibrium.

Abstract: A storage caddy for a column having a main body mounted around the column. A tray is pivotally connected to the main body such that the tray can be pivotally moved forward to a position that is accessible to a user operating the machine and then moved back to a storage position. A control rod is pivotally connected between the tray and main body to position the tray so that it is in a fixed lateral orientation preferably in the direction facing the user during the pivotal movement of the tray. The mounting mechanism of the main body includes a strap secured to the main body and wrapped around the column of the machine. The main body further includes an adjusting mechanism for tightening the strap around the column comprising a pin rotatably mounted to the main body and a clip removably connected to the pin. The strap passes through the clip and is retained by the clip to allow it to wind around the pin thereby tightening the strap around the column.

Abstract: A cover for a container in which the container has a top, an outer lip, and a tab opener. The cover is a generally planar disc removably placed within a recessed area on the top within the lip. The disc has a screen covering the opening in the top for preventing objects from entering the can while allowing fluid to flow for drinking by a user. The cover further has a slot in which the tab extends partially through the slot such that the slot engages the tab preventing the cover from rotating upon the cover being subjected to external forces. Also, the cover has a notch at the edge of the disc for permitting easy removal of the cover from the container.

Abstract: A deadbolt locking system for use on existing locks having a bolt longitudinally moveable between extended and retracted positions by a manual operator mechanism. The system includes an engaging member defining a torque blade key that telescopes a torque blade that extends transversely through a crank hub of the bolt moving mechanism and to a thumbturn. An actuator having a moving member that moves between extended and retracted positions is operatively connected to a connecting rod that is also connected to a torque blade key. The actuator is connected to a signal receiver that receives a signal sent by a transmitter. Upon receiving the signal, the receiver supplies current to the actuator to energize the actuator to move the moving member and connecting rod. This movement rotates the torque blade key to rotate the torque blade that rotates the bolt moving mechanism to move the bolt longitudinally between its extended and retracted positions.