Abstract: A cleaning device is provided. The cleaning device may include a handle, an activation mechanism moveable between a first position and a second position by a user of the device, a hollow member having a suction opening at an end of the hollow member, an electrically powered motor configured to produce suction at the suction opening, and a bristle support member pivotable relative to the hollow member. The bristle support member may include a plurality of bristles attached thereto. The bristle support member may be operatively coupled to the activation mechanism. When the activation mechanism is in the first position, the bristle support member may be in a closed position adjacent to the suction opening of the hollow member and the plurality of bristles may be positioned to perform a sweeping function.

Abstract: A steam apparatus including a first steam apparatus to produce a first steam having a humidity level at or above a first predetermined level and having a temperature at or below a first predetermined temperature and a second steam apparatus to produce a second steam having a humidity level at or below a second predetermined level and having a temperature at or above a second predetermined temperature. An output apparatus is configured to receive the first steam and the second steam and output the first steam, the second steam, or a hybrid steam defined by a mixture of the first steam and the second steam. An atomizer may be included to assist the steam generation.

Abstract: A cleaning device is provided. The cleaning device may include a handle, an activation mechanism moveable between a first position and a second position by a user of the device, a hollow member having a suction opening at an end of the hollow member, an electrically powered motor configured to produce suction at the suction opening, and a bristle support member pivotable relative to the hollow member. The bristle support member may include a plurality of bristles attached thereto. The bristle support member may be operatively coupled to the activation mechanism. When the activation mechanism is in the first position, the bristle support member may be in a closed position adjacent to the suction opening of the hollow member and the plurality of bristles may be positioned to perform a sweeping function.

Abstract: A steam generation apparatus is set forth including a boiler adapted to generate steam from water; a thermostat; a sensing element having a portion protruding inside said boiler adapted to make contact with the water, the sensing element coupled to a wall of said boiler, and coupled to said thermostat for providing temperature of the water to said thermostat. The sensing element may be screw shaped, and may be threaded. The sensing element may pass through the wall of the boiler. The sensing element may include a portion inside the boiler and a portion outside the boiler coupled to the thermostat.

Abstract: A steam generation apparatus is set forth including a housing; a boiler adapted to generate steam within the housing; a filler cap adapted to be removably coupled to the boiler; a first pressure relief device coupled to the boiler adapted to release steam at a first pressure level; and a second pressure relief device coupled to the boiler adapted to release the steam at a second pressure level, where the second pressure level is higher than the first pressure level, the first pressure relief device is incorporated into and is made to vent into the filler cap, and the second pressure relief device is made to vent internally to the housing.