Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus comprising a debris retrieval body (3; 203; 403) and at least one collection means (67; 69; 259; 413; 447) provided within the debris retrieval body for accumulating debris from a surface to be cleaned. A rotatable elongate brush arrangement (39; 223; 427) is also provided within the debris retrieval body to retrieve a first portion of debris from the surface to be cleaned and to direct the first portion of the debris along a first pathway (301; 310; 311) into the at least one collection means. An inlet aperture (61; 255; 475; 485) is provided in the debris retrieval body for the passage along a second pathway (303; 312; 313; 315), independent of the first pathway, of a second portion of debris from the surface to be cleaned.

Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus comprises a body including a rear compartment, a forward compartment and an intermediate compartment arranged between the rear and forward compartments for collecting debris. An elongate rotatable brush arrangement is positioned within and extends across the forward compartment. An electric motor is connected to the rotatable brush arrangement by a belt. A notch or opening in the front wall of the forward compartment facilitates admission of particles into the forward compartment.

Abstract: A trimming apparatus having a handle attached to a rotatable cutting head. The cutting head includes a motor and a rotatable cutting edge. Shielding members adapted to protect a hand of a user are also attached to the handle.

Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus comprises a body including a rear compartment, a forward compartment and an intermediate compartment arranged between the rear and forward compartments. An elongate rotatable brush arrangement is positioned within and extends across the forward compartment. An electric motor is positioned in the rear compartment, and drive means extends between the rotatable brush arrangement and the electric motor.

Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus comprising a cleaning body and collection compartment for accumulating debris retrieved from a surface to be cleaned. The collection compartment is located in a front portion of the cleaning apparatus. A handle is pivotably connected to a rear portion of the cleaning body of the surface cleaning apparatus opposite the first end portion. A rotatable elongate brush arrangement is provided between the collection compartment and the rear portion. A motor for rotating the brush arrangement is provided between the brush arrangement and the rear portion of the cleaning body.

Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus comprises a body including a rear compartment, a forward compartment and an intermediate compartment arranged between the rear and forward compartments. An elongate rotatable brush arrangement is positioned within and extends across the forward compartment. An electric motor is positioned in the rear compartment, and drive means extends between the rotatable brush arrangement and the electric motor.

Abstract: A formable sports implement, of a fiber and resin composite construction and typically for attachment to a shaft, is capable of being formed to a selected shape using a low cost and simple procedure. Typically, the implement is preheated to a relatively low temperature, formed using low pressure, and allowed to cool. Upon cooling, the formable implement retains its shape, is capable of withstanding the forces of normal sports play, and retains advantages of composite construction.

Abstract: In a cleaning head (10) of the kind having agitating means (26) engageable with a surface to be cleaned for agitating cleaning liquid thereon, and collecting means (25) for collection of liquid from the surface by suction, the agitating means (26) and collection means (25) are relatively movable such that one or the other is selectively prominently engaged with the surface being cleaned. In a preferred arrangement the agitating means (26) is movable relative to a housing (11) of the cleaning head while the collecting means (25) is fixed in position relative to the housing (11). Cleaning liquid is delivered to the agitating means through a passage (45) which is closed by a pad (70) at the upper side of the agitating means (26) when the latter is in its raised position. Movement of the agitating means (26) between its raised and lowered positions is controlled by means of a foot pedal (65).