Abstract: A toilet bowl scrubber having a handle with a linear configuration, a first brush connected to one end of the handle, an arm extending outwardly of the handle between the first brush and an opposite end of the handle, and a second brush affixed to an end of the arm opposite the handle. The first brush has tufts of bristles affixed thereto extending perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the handle. The arm includes a first arm portion extending outwardly perpendicular to the handle and a second arm portion extending in a direction from the first arm portion away from the first brush. The second brush is affixed to an end of the second arm portion opposite the first arm portion. The second arm portion extends upwardly at a 45.degree. angle from the first arm portion.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner suction nozzle attachment which permits to use a vacuum cleaner in the fashion of a broom, namely, which is capable of vacuuming dust while sweeping dust out of a narrow space or out of a corner portion of a wooden or Tatami floor. The suction nozzle attachment includes a joint pipe 1 which is connectible to a suction pipe of a vacuum cleaner. The joint pipe 1 has its fore end pivotally connected to an apex portion of a brush holder box 2 of a flattened box-like shape for adjustments of the joint pipe angle relative to the brush holder box. A brush is mounted in an intake opening at the bottom of the brush holder box so that the suction nozzle attachment presents a broom-like shape as a whole.

Abstract: A hand-held cleaner is disclosed which is capable of performing suction operation to suck fallen leaves, refuse and the like and blowing operation to drift them together selectively with ease, and as opposed to the conventional one, which is not required to be changed in a manner of holding handles to greatly change position of a body including an engine depending upon type of operation, thereby enabling various operations to be performed easily and improved operational efficiency and manageability to be realized. The hand-held cleaner 10 comprises a blower body 10A including a prime mover 12, and a blower suction path 20 and a blower blow-off path 30 which are located on said blower body 10A in such a manner that the axis S of the former and the axis F of the latter are substantially in parallel with each other when viewed in plan, said blower suction path 20 being adapted to be rotatable.

Abstract: To remove moisture from an edge region (5) of moving metal strip (S), apparatus is provided which comprises a hollow housing (7) having a slot (9) in a wall which permits the edge region (5) of the strip (S) to pass through the slot (9), nozzles (19, 21) in the housing (7) direct jets of air on to the upper and lower surfaces of the strip. Any moisture on the strip (S) is blasted off the strip into the housing (7) from where it is exhausted with the air.

Abstract: A cleaner for air distributing duct systems of buildings has a motor driven fan for developing a vacuum for the suction of contaminants and air from the interior of the ducts and for forcing the obtained contaminated air stream under positive pressure, relative to the ambient, through multiple stages of filtration. The filtered air is discharged locally within the building. Measurement and display of the vacuum and prefilter air pressures indicate to an attendant the status of the cleaner operation and the condition of the air filters. A viewing window allows observation of the contaminated air stream and the prefilter. A pneumatically driven agitator of multiple whips is introduced into the duct system to dislodge adhering contaminants from the interior walls of the ducts. The vertical stacking of modular subunits gives access for servicing each stage of filters and provides roll-about portability of the cleaner.

Abstract: A vacuum attachment tool and method for using the tool is provided with a fluidizing nozzle, a screen holder having a screen with a predetermined mesh size, and a venturi for increasing the speed of air and particles passing through the screen. The tool is particularly useful for sampling dry toner particles from large supply hoppers and filtering out "coarse" particles. This tool can readily determine locations having oversized particles and is provided with several attachments that aid in collection. The tool is readily attachable to a vacuum hose of a vacuum source.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dust pan adapted to be used with a vacuum and which allows for collected dust to be drawn up by the vacuum. The dust pan of the present invention comprises a bottom wall and side walls defining a pan unit. The bottom wall downwardly extends to substantially evenly rest on a floor surface. The dust pan further comprises tubular means adapted to be engaged with a vacuum source. The tubular means are connected at the rear of the pan unit and are in communication with the interior of the pan. The dust pan can optionally include a spring clip for releasable attachment to a broom stem portion.

Abstract: A portable, compact and self-contained continuous flow recycling system includes a housing to accommodate a vacuum motor and liquid pump for recirculating a liquid cleaning solution and air. A pair of wheels supports the housing for tilting about a wheel axle. A pair of support arms are mounted to rotate on the axle, and their opposite ends are fixed to the shell of a cleaning head. The head is shaped to define a first compartment for receiving atomized cleaning solution and air, and a second compartment. A vacuum source draws the solution and air from the first chamber, across a partition near the floor, into the second compartment. The head is free to travel in an arcuate path relative to the housing, with its orientation determined by the arms, to insure a desired coplanarity with the floor or other surface being cleaned, when the head is in its operating position.

Abstract: Device for collecting refuse and dust comprising a body (2) of elongate shape carrying a set of bristles (3). The body (2) is hollow so as to contain, in its interior, a chamber (4) for receiving refuse and dust.

Abstract: A water/cleaning solution vacuum carpet cleaning apparatus includes a carpet cleaning wand having a carpet contacting end region, a source of pressurized water and a source of pressurized carpet cleaning solution. Piping and controls are included for selectively providing pressurized water and cleaning solution to the carpet contacting end region of the wand. Included is a dirty liquid-air separation vessel having an outer shell, an air tube coaxially installed in the shell and a dirty liquid tube installed in the shell and extending around portions of air discharge tube in a spaced apart relationship so as to form a first, inner annular space therebetween. A second, outer annular space is defined between the shell and the dirty liquid tube, a lower end of which is spaced above the bottom of the shell. A dirty liquid and air suction pipe extends through the shell and into upper regions of the inner annular space.

Abstract: A water suction apparatus for scrubbing machines having a non-rotatable frame (11), a rotatable scrubbing-brush (1 a) and a rotatably driven holder (1) therefore. The holder has a ring (7) around its periphery, the ring being provided with nozzles (2) which have lower ends in gliding contact with or positioned immediately above the floor and which suck dirty scrub water therefrom, the ring also being provided with lips (5) which are located between the nozzles and have lower ends in gliding contact with the floor and which transmit dirty scrub water to the nozzles when the ring rotates. The frame (11) has a ring (4) connected thereto which sealingly cooperates with the rotatable ring (7) on the holder (1) and which is provided with at least one nozzle (6) which is connected to a conduit (12) transmitting dirty scrub water from the nozzles (2) on the rotatable ring to a water separator or the like.

Abstract: A freewheel gear cluster cleaner for cleaning the freewheel gear cluster of a bicycle, including a first clamping plate and a second clamping plate pivotally connected to the first clamping plate by a pivot pin and fixed with the first clamping plate to the chain stay of a bicycle by a screw, a brush holder having a ball head rod fixed to the first clamping plate between two jaw plates thereof by a screw and a brush coupling portion with a series of steps, and a plurality of brush members respectively fastened to the steps of the brush coupling portion to hold a respective bunch of bristles permitting the respective bunch of bristles to be disposed in contact with either gear wheel of the freewheel gear cluster.

Abstract: A device for cleaning chimney flues or like passageways comprises a multiplicity of generally planar strips of flexible, resilient plastic sheet material each having a length several times greater than its width, the strips having their central areas secured together so that their outer end areas extend radially from the centre, the central areas having a mounting for fixing to a flexible cleaning rod. The strips each have a rounded end and are disposed in overlapping but slidable relationship to each other so that their ends define a circle when viewed along the axis of the device. The flexibility of the elements and the fixing and mounting arrangement are such that the device can be pushed through a passageway considerably smaller in diameter than the length of the strips. The strip ends perform a scraping action, and are not substantially deflected sideways.

Abstract: A sootblower nozzle head of lance tube has nozzle members, each comprising a plurality of full expansion nozzles positioned closely adjacent and parallel to each other so that the jets from the individual nozzles commingle as they exit the nozzle member to form a common jet, thereby providing the cleaning efficiency of a full expansion nozzle in the limited space available in the head of the sootblower.

Abstract: A snap together wet nozzle for use with a vacuum cleaner is disclosed. The snap together wet nozzle includes an elongated U-shaped nozzle housing with closed ends including a connecting tube passageway for association with the vacuum cleaner. An elongated squeegee is mounted within the elongated U-shaped housing and is held in releasable locking engagement between a locking squeegee bar and the elongated U-shaped housing. The locking squeegee bar has a plurality of spaced squeegee prongs for reception within spaced complementary configuring openings in the elongated squeegee element, the spaced squeegee prongs being cooperatively engaged by a plurality of spaced prong receptacles formed in the elongated U-shaped nozzle housing. Complementary releasable locking means are associated with the elongated U-shaped nozzle housing and the locking squeegee bar for releasably holding the locking squeegee bar and associated elongated squeegee element relative to the elongated U-shaped nozzle housing.

Abstract: An air wiper for a vehicle can provide more effective rain water blowing-off function and prevent a windscreen glass from being blurred due to moisture condensation. The air wiper includes a first air ejection unit (nozzle 14) and a second air ejection unit (nozzle 16). The first ejection unit spouts compressed air upward near windscreen glass 12 and along the outer surface of the windscreen glass to form a first air curtain. The second air ejection unit is arranged so as to oscillate and forms a second air curtain through the oscillating movement, the second air curtain being spaced away from the windscreen glass more than the first air curtain. The second air ejection unit is formed of plural nozzles (16), and divided into two or more nozzle parts to form the second air curtain from two or more small air curtains (102, 104) arranged at different distance from the windshield glass.

Abstract: An exhauster fan system for a road sweeping machine comprises a rotatable fan, a drive, and a hydrostatic transmission system coupled between the drive and a spindle on which the fan is mounted. The output of the transmission system is controlled to apply a constant torque to the fan spindle. The transmission system comprises a variable displacement pump coupled to drive a fixed displacement motor. A pressure control is associated with the pump to control hydraulic oil flow in the pump to sustain a set pressure in the motor. The pressure control is selectively operable to provide different set pressures to the motor for different operating conditions. The fan is used in the environment of a road sweeping vehicle comprising a chassis, an airtight container mounted on the chassis, at least one suction conduit connected to the container and, positioned within the container, the described exhauster fan system in which the fan creates a high velocity air flow within the suction conduit.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaning tool comprising a housing having a base that is provided with at least one intake opening over which is provided a brush chamber in which is disposed a brush roller having bristles that project into the intake opening. A flow channel connects the brush chamber to a connector that can communicate with a vacuum line of a vacuum cleaning unit. A turbine chamber is disposed in the flow channel and accommodates an air turbine that can rotatably drive the brush roller. The housing also has a wet intake opening that is disposed approximately in the plane of the base of the housing. Parallel to the brush chamber and the flow channel, the housing has a wet intake channel that connects the wet intake opening to the connector. Respective controllable flow blocking devices are disposed in the wet intake channel and in the flow channel.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an upright vacuum cleaner having an improved assembly to optimize the assembly and operational characteristics of the vacuum cleaner. The floor engaging unit of the vacuum cleaner has a two-piece body including a base and a hood which are snap-fit together. A motor is rotatably mounted within the body at the end of a handle assembly. The handle assembly, which also functions as a conduit for dirty air to travel to a disposable filter bag, carries an electrical connector which connects the motor to power. The handle further provides a stop which engages a hose hook that slidably fits over the top of the handle, the stop being located such that the hose hook is properly positioned to support a hose during storage thereof. A filter bag, which is mounted to the handle at a location downwardly spaced from the top of the filter bag, is provided with a wire frame to help support the weight of the disposable filter bag.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner includes a receptacle and a cover, for closing the receptacle, having a radially open chute. A drive motor is connected within the cover. A suction fan, producing a suction air stream that is guided via the suction socket into the receptacle and removed from the receptacle, is attached within the cover. An angular suction socket is positioned within the chute. The angular suction socket has a first leg for receiving a suction hose that extends radially with respect to a longitudinal central axis of the vacuum cleaner and a second leg that extends substantially vertically into the receptacle at a distance from the longitudinal central axis. The second leg is connected within the chute in the vicinity of the longitudinal central axis so as to be vertically and horizontally tiltable. Preferably, the vacuum cleaner comprises a ball-and-socket joint for tiltably connecting the second leg of the suction socket within the chute.