Abstract: A connecting apparatus connects a wet dry vacuum cleaner in a vertically spaced relationship with a solution tank. Cleaning solution is dispensed from the solution tank to the article to be cleaned, such as a carpet, and thereafter extracted from the article by the wet dry vacuum cleaner. The connecting apparatus allows a pre-existing vacuum cleaner to be combined with the solution tank, or allows the vacuum cleaner to be disassociated from its associated apparatus of the cleaning solution - extraction type cleaning apparatus. The connecting apparatus itself comprises a plurality of elongated arm members extending essentially from a common connection point, and bracket members are attached to each arm member to contact the vacuum cleaner and solution tank for retaining the vacuum cleaner and solution tank in an essentially vertically spaced relationship.

Abstract: An improved fireplace heater for placement in a conventional fireplace. The heater is comprised of a hollow body having a number of interconnected, hollow sections adapted to fit substantially in place near the inner wall faces of the fireplace. The heater has front, open-end portions extending laterally of the fireplace opening to permit air to be drawn laterally into the heater itself and, after passing therethrough, to be driven laterally out of the heater. Means is provided in one of such front portions for creating a flow of air under pressure through the heater sections. The inner surface of each heater section is corrugated to increase the surface area thereof. The heater has adjustable legs and adjustable decorative panels to allow it to be adjusted for fireplaces of different sizes.