Abstract: A container fill pipe preferably includes a hose end boss, a base tube, a tubular transition and a hook tube. The hose end boss extends from one end of the base tube and the tubular transition extends from the other end of the base tube. The hook tube extends from a distal end of the tubular transition. A thread counter bore is formed in the hose end boss. A through hole is formed through an end of the thread counter bore. A female garden hose thread is formed in the thread counter bore. The female garden hose thread is sized to threadably engage a male hose end of a garden hose. The tubular transition includes an inner entrance perimeter, which is greater than an inner exit perimeter. The hook tube includes an inner perimeter, which is substantially the same as the inner exit perimeter.

Abstract: A portable cleaning apparatus for removing debris from a fluid retaining enclosure. The apparatus comprises a curved palm portion having a first end and a second end, a plurality of elongated, individual members having an arcuate second end of the elongated member and coupled to the second end of the palm portion at a first end of the elongated member; and an extension fastener coupled to the first end of the palm portion and adapted to permit a manipulator to be coupled to the palm portion.

Abstract: A portable cleaning device that is configured to receive an unclean fluid and discharge a substantially clean fluid includes a canister configured to receive the unclean fluid and a housing coupled to the canister. An inlet portion is formed as part of the housing and includes an inlet flow path having an inlet, an outlet, and a tapered portion between the inlet and the outlet. An outlet portion is formed as part of the housing and includes an outlet flow path having an inlet defining an inlet area and an outlet defining an outlet area that is smaller than the inlet area.

Abstract: A portable cleaning device for removing sediment from an enclosure retaining water. The cleaning device includes a pump, a housing, and a receptacle. The pump creates a fluid flow through the cleaning device. The cleaning device draws water from the enclosure into the housing through a tube. The housing includes an inlet passage and an outlet passage defined within the housing. The fluid flow path through the cleaning device is at least partially defined by the inlet passage, the receptacle and the outlet passage. The inlet passage receives the fluid flow from the tube and empties the fluid flow into the receptacle. The outlet passage receives fluid flow out of the receptacle. A filter is connected to the outlet passage and prevents relatively large particles in the water from entering the outlet passage. The fluid flow proceeds from the outlet passage toward the pump through an outlet tube.

Abstract: A portable cleaning device for removing sediment from an enclosure retaining water. The cleaning device includes a pump, a housing, and a receptacle. The pump creates a fluid flow through the cleaning device. The cleaning device draws water from the enclosure into the housing through a tube. The housing includes an inlet passage and an outlet passage defined within the housing. The fluid flow path through the cleaning device is at least partially defined by the inlet passage, the receptacle and the outlet passage. The inlet passage receives the fluid flow from the tube and empties the fluid flow into the receptacle. The outlet passage receives fluid flow out of the receptacle. A filter is connected to the outlet passage and prevents relatively large particles in the water from entering the outlet passage. The fluid flow proceeds from the outlet passage toward the pump through an outlet tube.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for use in cleaning and refilling an aquarium tank and including an elongated flexible hose, a gravel tube including an upper end connected to one end of the flexible hose, and a lower end adapted to be immersed in the aquarium tank such that the lower end is adjacent the bottom of the aquarium tank. The gravel tube has a diameter substantially larger than the diameter of the elongated flexible hose. A faucet pump is provided for connecting the other end of the elongated flexible hose to a faucet. The faucet pump functions to cause selective and alternative flow of water from the aquarium tank through the gravel tube and the elongated flexible hose to the drain wherein gravel is churned in the gravel tube and sediment is separated from the gravel and carried away with the water to the drain. The faucet pump can then cause a reverse flow of water from the faucet to the aquarium tank for refilling the aquarium tank.