Abstract: An oral care implement (100) including a head portion (120) that extends from a proximal end (121) to a distal edge (122) along a longitudinal axis (A-A). The head portion (120) may be formed of a cellulosic material such as a wood material or a bamboo material having a longitudinal grain direction. The head portion (120) may include a plurality of tuft holes (130) such that a bristle tuft (151) is anchored to the head portion (120) within each of the tuft holes (130) by an anchor (200). The anchors (200) may extend along an anchor axis that is oblique to the longitudinal axis (A-A). The bristle tufts (151) may include perimeter bristle tufts (153,154) located within perimeter tuft holes (140) that are adjacent to a perimeter (128) or peripheral edge (126,127) of the head portion (120). The perimeter tuft holes (140) may be located at least 1.80 mm from the perimeter (128) of the head portion (120).

Abstract: The invention relates to an underwater cleaner, in particular for a swimming pool, comprising a suction nozzle housing having a suction nozzle which communicates with a suction chamber, and having a suction mouth which defines a suction plane, wherein an outlet channel stems from the suction chamber, which outlet channel has a connection for a filter device in the region of its outlet opening, and comprising at least one water jet nozzle which opens into the suction chamber in the region of the suction nozzle and via which water can be fed under pressure into the suction chamber such that a negative pressure is established in the suction chamber according to the water jet pump principle, wherein a first water jet nozzle opens into the suction chamber in such a way that a flow center line of the first water jet nozzle is directed into the outlet channel.

Abstract: Disclosed is a wiper device that is comprised of a system of hoses that connect to windshield wipers on one end and to a vacuum tank on the other end. The motor inside the vacuum tank is configured to suction both air and water through the system of hoses. A plurality of openings on the sidewall of the windshield wipers is able to channel air and water through the cavity of the body of the windshield wipers to the system of hoses.

Abstract: An interdental cleaner has a rod-shaped support made of plastics material, which has a cleaning device in an axial end region, which cleaning device has a covering for the support made of a soft-elastic plastics material and a bristle set having a plurality of bristle bundles protruding, with a radial component, from the covering. The bristle bundles extend through the support and are embedded and held therein. The covering has at least one recess on its outer surface, wherein at least one of the bristle bundles is arranged within the recess.

Abstract: A beveled broom and step-on dustpan cleaning system including a step-on dustpan having a step-on portion configured to allow a user to collect debris in a receptacle of the dustpan when a force is applied on the step-on portion. The dustpan includes a lip portion which is configured to seal against a floor surface upon a user stepping on the step-on portion to collect debris. A beveled broom having a broom head configured with a beveled or chamfered shape at a functional angle to provide an effective and efficient contact surface to a floor surface to collect debris during use.

Abstract: An autonomous pool cleaner includes a main body, a filter that is removably coupled to the main body, and an edge engagement assembly. The main body includes a top, a bottom, and one or more peripheral walls that extend between the top and the bottom. The filter is accessible for removal or installation via a particular peripheral wall of the one or more peripheral walls. The edge engagement assembly is configured to extend beyond the particular peripheral wall of the main body and removably secure the autonomous pool cleaner to an edge of a swimming pool so that the filter is accessible and vertically removable when the autonomous pool cleaner is secured to the edge.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a handheld swimming pool sewage suction machine, including a body and a suction head, the body being therein with a first water pump, a filtering device, a second water pump, a main channel and a bypass channel, the filtering device and the first water pump being at least partially located in the main channel, and the second water pump being at least partially located in the bypass channel; wherein the first water pump enables water to flow into the main channel from a first water inlet and to be discharged from a body outlet after filtration by the filtering device; and the second water pump enables the water to flow into the main channel from a second water inlet of the bypass channel when a predetermined condition is fulfilled. The handheld swimming pool sewage suction machine can start operating under different water depth conditions.

Abstract: Provided is a brush head for an oral cleaning device for cleaning teeth with a combination of brushing and emitting of a cleaning agent. The brush head comprises a bristle set for brushing the teeth and a nozzle for emitting the cleaning agent. When actuating the bristle set from a first configuration, which is optimized for brushing, to a second configuration, which is optimized for emitting of a cleaning agent, at least a part of the bristle 5 set is moved away from the nozzle and/or away from a path of the cleaning agent when being emitted from an orifice of the nozzle.

Abstract: A portable dust extractor is disclosed and includes a housing, a collection chamber in the housing, a first filter chamber in the housing and in fluid communication with the collection chamber, wherein a first filter is disposed within the first filter chamber, a second filter chamber in the housing and in fluid communication with the collection chamber, wherein a second filter is disposed within the second filter chamber, and a manifold system adjacent to the first filter chamber and the second filter chamber, wherein the manifold system is operable to permit air flow through the first filter and the second filter in a filter direction and operable to permit air flow through the one of the first filter and the second filter in a filter direction while permitting air flow through the other of the first filter and the second filter in a debris removal direction.

Abstract: Self-cleaning features for extraction cleaners and attachments for extraction cleaners, such as accessory tools, wands, and/or hoses, are provided. The self-cleaning features are configured redirect cleaning fluid from a fluid supply system of the extraction cleaner into a working air or fluid recovery path of the extraction cleaner, including, but not limited to into the working air or fluid recovery path of a tool, wand, and/or hose of the extraction cleaner.

Abstract: A pet hair removal apparatus has a plurality of engagement members. The apparatus operates in a plurality of different operational engagement position in which different engagement members contact the surface to remove pet hair from the surface depending on which operational engagement position the apparatus is positioned. In one operational engagement position, two or more engagement members, that are different types of engagement members, simultaneously contact the surface. In another operational engagement position, only one type of engagement member contacts the surface to remove pet hair from the surface.

Abstract: A bristle is provided. A first end of the bristle serves as a free end, and a second end of the bristle serves as a root. A cross section of the bristle is in a closed shape defined by at least two lines. Each of the lines is straight or curved. The bristle is twisted along a circumferential direction of its own axis. A mascara brush includes a core and at least one bristle. A root of the bristle is provided on the core, and a free end of the bristle is provided away from the core. A single row of bristles are spaced apart along an axis of the core, or multiple rows of bristles are spaced apart along the axis of the core and arranged radially along a circumferential direction of the core.

Abstract: A cleaning pad structure of stitch bonded construction incorporating one or more substrate layers of an absorbent nonwoven material with an optional additional fluid blocking substrate layer of polymer film or other suitable material in juxtaposed relation to the absorbent nonwoven layers. Stitching yarns are introduced in stitching relation through the substrate layers. One face of the pad defines a cleaning surface of raised yarn loops formed by the stitched yarns. The pad further includes an attachment surface facing away from the cleaning surface. The stitches of yarns across the attachment surface define an engagement surface for attachment to cooperating hooking elements across a surface of a mop head to define a hook and loop attachment system.

Abstract: A swab includes a core wire section having a proximal end and a distal end, an integral tip formed on the distal end, and at least one sleeve element received on the core wire section. The at least one sleeve element has a layer of fibers covering the sleeve and disposed on the at least one sleeve element by flocking, the layer of fibers being configured to absorb a quantity of a specimen in the layer of fibers.

Abstract: A dental cleaning device for simultaneously brushing at a plurality of dental positions. The dental cleaning device includes: a mouthpiece having a pressure chamber for containing a fluid under pressure; a pump unit arranged in fluid communication with said pressure chamber and configured to reciprocatingly increase and decrease a pressure in the pressure chamber; a pressure sensor configured to measure a pressure in the pressure chamber and to produce a pressure signal; and a controller configured to generate a control signal. The controller is configured to generate the control signal in dependence on the pressure signal and the pump unit is configured to provide a delivery into and/or out of the pressure chamber in response to the control signal. The controller is configured to reduce the delivery of the pump unit when the pressure in the pressure chamber exceeds a predetermined upper threshold.

Abstract: A swimming pool cleaning robot includes a bottom shell, a sealed tank and a first counterweight block, the sealed tank is provided inside the bottom shell, and the first counterweight block is provided inside the sealed tank. The first counterweight block is provided in a sealed tank of a swimming pool cleaning robot without additionally providing an installation space for the first counterweight block, making full use of more difficult to use inside the swimming pool cleaning robot, and effectively reducing the space required inside the swimming pool cleaning robot while ensuring that the counterweight block meets the requirements, thereby reducing the volume of the whole machine. Besides, it does not require flattening of the bottom shell of the swimming pool cleaning robot, so that the bottom shell can be designed in a variety of shapes to enrich the diversity of the swimming pool cleaning robot.

Abstract: A car wash tool, the car wash tool including a shaft, wherein the shaft is configured to rotate about a rotation axis; and a plurality of washing components configured to rotate along with the rotation of the shaft, wherein each of the plurality of washing components includes a first section, mechanically connected to the shaft, including a plurality of layers, wherein the plurality of washing components comprise at least a portion including different lengths of the first section; and a second section, wherein the second section includes a plurality of fingers configured to make contact with a surface of a vehicle.

Abstract: The present invention comprises systems and methods for using a specialized styling device, such as a smart hairbrush, smart comb, or accessories, which allow for the collection of data from the devices, and for users to interact over a wireless network. The devices may including a wireless radio frequency modem connected to the internet and a battery to power components, including lights, speakers, cameras, microphones, and sensors. A smart brush may allow for computations through processors, memory, system-on-a-chip, applications, batteries, operating systems, and wired or wireless communication interfaces. It is also possible for the smart brush to connect with other electronic devices, including phones, tablets, and cameras in order to share electrical power and communicate over one or more interfaces. A smart brush may operate as an independent mobile device or within a smart home or other system with multiple computing devices, appliances, and sensors connected together within a network.

Abstract: A swimming pool cleaner is provided, which includes a housing, a travelling device and a filter screen, two groups of power components with opposite driving directions are provided inside the water outlet chamber, the power component includes an impeller and a water outlet channel, wherein the water outlet channel includes a spiral portion and a linear flowing portion which are sequentially communicated, the linear flowing portion is connected with the water outlet, and the linear flowing portion deflects to the outer side in the spiral direction of the spiral portion, a steering stressed portion is formed at the junction of the linear flowing portion and the spiral portion, and the water outlet is in communication with an outside of the housing and faces towards a direction that is opposite to the travelling direction of the travelling device.

Abstract: A pool cleaning tool includes a brush head having an elongate frame and bristles extending therefrom; a first repositionable member attached to a first end of the elongate frame; and a second repositionable member attached to a second end of the elongate frame, wherein each of the first repositionable member and the second repositionable member includes: a forward end pivotally coupled to the elongate frame about a rotation axis; an upper surface configured to be rotatable about the rotation axis, the upper surface configured to force the bristles against a surface being cleaned as a result of the brush head being pushed through water in a direction perpendicular to a direction at which the bristles extend; and a locking mechanism configured to selectively retain the upper surface in each of a plurality of positions with respect to elongate frame.