Abstract: A bin for storing and dispensing dry flowable material comprises a main body portion defining a chamber for receiving the flowable material, a top portion enclosing the top of the body portion and having an inlet through which the material can pass to fill the bin, a bottom portion enclosing the bottom of the body portion and having at least one outlet, the bottom portion being inclined to direct the material toward the at least one outlet, a wall extending upwardly from the at least one outlet to an elevation in the body portion for dividing at least a lower part of the chamber into adjacent sections and a valve mechanism for selectively controlling the dispensing of the material from each section.

Abstract: A bin for storing and dispensing dry flowable material comprises a main body portion defining a chamber for receiving the flowable material, a top portion enclosing the top of the body portion and having an inlet through which the material can pass to fill the bin, a bottom portion enclosing the bottom of the body portion and having at least one outlet, the bottom portion being inclined to direct the material toward the at least one outlet, a wall extending upwardly from the at least one outlet to an elevation in the body portion for dividing at least a lower part of the chamber into adjacent sections and a valve mechanism for selectively controlling the dispensing of the material from each section.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner machine includes a housing having an open upper end and a partition member therein which defines first and second vacuum chambers, a bag holder in said housing and a dome covering the open end of the housing. The bag holder is positioned in the first chamber and retains a bag therein. The bag has a nozzle inlet. The dome has a hose aperture extending therethrough and a nozzle fitting extending therefrom and is positioned on top of the bag holder and over the open end of the housing so that the nozzle fitting extends through the aperture in the bag. A vacuum hose has a hose cuff at one end which is releasably insertable into the hose fitting. A suction unit is mounted in the second chamber and has an inlet which communicates with the vacuum chamber.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaning machine for fireplaces and the like having a decorative canister enclosed in a vacuum chamber containing a fireproofed dust bag, a blower and electric motor unit and storage reels for an electric cord and a flexible vacuum hose.