Abstract: The present invention provides a device for safely and conveniently conveying an object on a slope. The safety feature includes a fail-safe one-way brake comprising a ratchet wheel, a pawl and a biasing means. In one embodiment, the device is foldable; in another embodiment, the device is integrated with a suitcase; in yet another embodiment, the device is motorized.

Abstract: The present invention provides a device for safely and conveniently conveying an object on a slope. The safety feature includes a fail-safe one-way brake comprising a ratchet wheel, a pawl and a biasing means. In one embodiment, the device is foldable; in another embodiment, the device is integrated with a suitcase; in yet another embodiment, the device is motorized.

Abstract: The present invention provides a garment hanger and size marker combination, which comprises a garment hanger having at least one marker mounting means located at a juncture between a hanger body and a hook portion, and a side size marker mounted on said means in a self-locking manner. The marker mounting means includes a web formed between the hanger body and the hook portion, a projecting edge which extends slopingly between the hanger body and the hook portion and has a notch, and a stop formed on each of two opposite sides of the web. The size marker includes a pair of substantially parallel spaced apart side walls, a top wall connecting the pair of side walls to define a channel for receiving the web, and a pair of the opposite flanges structured and arranged to engage the stops on the web to secure the size marker to the garment hanger.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner has a housing that includes a separation chamber and collection chamber, a floor unit with a suction opening, and a passage between the suction opening and separation chamber. A suction source establishes a stream of air from the suction opening to the separation chamber for separation of liquids and contaminants. A controller stops the suction source when a level of liquid in the collection chamber rises to a predetermined level. There is a protective structure to shield at least a portion of the controller from circular movement of the liquid in the collection chamber. A structure in the separation chamber defines a path for the stream of air along an internal perimeter of the separation chamber.