Abstract: The invention disclosed herein also provides a temporary protective containment barrier system for use during construction and demolition, wall members, noggings, ceiling joists, and in some embodiments, horizontal floor panels positioned perpendicularly at a lower boundary of the vertical wall panel, a temporary protection system for a stair, and free-standing tunnel modules. Each wall member includes one vertical wall panels secured to an interior area of a vertically adjustable stud member, thereby creating a vertical partition. Wall members are comprised of vertically adjustable stud members, each with an outward cantilever integrated at an upper boundary. The outward cantilever extends perpendicularly away from each adjustable stud. Each vertically adjustable stud member is connectable to a neighboring stud member by the noggings. Each outward cantilever is connectable to a neighboring outward cantilever by ceiling joists.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a debris container for a surface cleaning device, where the surface cleaning device includes an upright section, a surface cleaning head, a fluid distributor configured to distribute a cleaning fluid, and an agitator configured to absorb at least a portion of the distributed cleaning fluid and to agitate debris on a surface to be cleaned, the debris container comprising a solid debris chamber configured to collect at least a portion of the debris agitated from the surface to be cleaned; and a fluid debris chamber configured to collect at least a portion of fluid removed from the agitator.

Abstract: A system and method of a temporary protective structural system. The system includes a plurality of frame members. The frame members define a pair of opposing studs and integrated top plate. The system also includes noggings connecting the studs. Ceiling joists are also included. The combination creates at least one free-standing tunnel module. Vertical wall panels are secured to the exteriors of the free-standing tunnel modules, thereby vertically enclosing the free-standing tunnel modules. Horizontal ceiling panels are secured to an exterior ceiling area of the tunnel modules. Horizontal floor panels provide a protective surface for the floor. When constructed, the combination of elements and tunnel modules create a protective barrier for sensitive surfaces in a construction zone.

Abstract: A surface cleaning head may include a fluid distributor configured to distribute a cleaning fluid, an agitator configured to absorb at least a portion of the distributed cleaning fluid and to agitate debris on the surface to be cleaned, a fluid stripper configured to remove, from the agitator, at least a portion of the distributed cleaning fluid absorbed by the agitator, a debris container, and a removable cover. The debris container may include a solid debris chamber and a fluid debris chamber. The removable cover may include a fluid catch plate configured to transfer at least a portion of the cleaning fluid removed from the agitator by the fluid stripper to the fluid debris chamber, the fluid catch plate being configured to selectively transition between an in-use position and a cleaning position when the removable cover is removed from the surface cleaning head.

Abstract: A cleaning device and methods for cleaning are provided. In one embodiment, the cleaning device includes a head assembly, a body assembly, and a handle assembly. The cleaning device also includes components that enable the cleaning device to operate in dry cleaning modes and wet cleaning modes. Dry cleaning modes can employ a vacuum assembly, including a motor, tubing, and a fluid recovery tank in order to draw in debris and waste into a fluid recovery tank. Wet cleaning modes can further employ a fluid supply tank, a pump, and tubing in order to supply fluid to a brushroll to aid in a cleaning process.

Abstract: The invention presents a temporary protective containment barrier system tailored for construction and demolition. Comprising multiple wall members, each integrates vertical wall panels affixed to adjustable stud members, forming vertical partitions. These stud members feature cantilevers at their upper limits. The system incorporates noggins connecting adjacent stud members and includes ceiling joists and panels. Cantilevers are linked through ceiling joists. Structural fasteners secure noggins and/or ceiling joists. This modular system offers adaptable protection during construction and demolition activities, facilitating containment and safety measures.

Abstract: A system and method of a temporary protective structural system. The system includes a plurality of frame members. The frame members define a pair of opposing studs and integrated top plate. The system also includes noggings connecting the studs. Ceiling joists are also included. The combination creates at least one free-standing tunnel module. Vertical wall panels are secured to the exteriors of the free-standing tunnel modules, thereby vertically enclosing the free-standing tunnel modules. Horizontal ceiling panels are secured to an exterior ceiling area of the tunnel modules. Horizontal floor panels provide a protective surface for the floor. When constructed, the combination of elements and tunnel modules create a protective barrier for sensitive surfaces in a construction zone.

Abstract: The invention disclosed herein also provides a temporary protective containment barrier system for use during construction and demolition, wall members, noggins, ceiling joists, and in some embodiments, horizontal floor panels positioned perpendicularly at a lower boundary of the vertical wall panel, a temporary protection system for a stair, and free-standing tunnel modules. Each wall member includes one vertical wall panels secured to an interior area of a vertically adjustable stud member, thereby creating a vertical partition. Wall members are comprised of vertically adjustable stud members, each with an outward cantilever integrated at an upper boundary. The outward cantilever extends perpendicularly away from each adjustable stud. Each vertically adjustable stud member is connectable to a neighboring stud member by the noggins. Each outward cantilever is connectable to a neighboring outward cantilever by ceiling joists.

Abstract: The invention presents a temporary protective containment barrier system tailored for construction and demolition. Comprising multiple wall members, each integrates vertical wall panels affixed to adjustable stud members, forming vertical partitions. These stud members feature cantilevers at their upper limits. The system incorporates noggins connecting adjacent stud members and includes ceiling joists and panels. Cantilevers are linked through ceiling joists. Structural fasteners secure noggins and/or ceiling joists. This modular system offers adaptable protection during construction and demolition activities, facilitating containment and safety measures.

Abstract: A temporary protective barrier system and method thereof for floors and stairs during construction and demolition. The system includes temporary stair tread covers, constructed of fluted plastic material, temporary stair riser protectors with top and bottom flaps creating an overlap between the riser covers and the stair tread covers, and a stair anchors configured to directionally secure the stair tread cover. A method of installation and use of the system is also provided herein. Elements such as adhesives and grip tapes are included to prevent movement of the system from the surfaces on which it covers, and adhesive tapes seal the seams between these elements to thereby enclose the systems.

Abstract: A temporary protective barrier system and method thereof for floors and stairs during construction and demolition. The system includes temporary stair tread covers, constructed of fluted plastic material, temporary stair riser protectors with top and bottom flaps creating an overlap between the riser covers and the stair tread covers, and a stair anchors configured to directionally secure the stair tread cover. Enclosed temporary tunnel modules are also provided in combination with the floor and stair barrier system to enclose the space and protect other exposed surfaces, such as walls. A method of installation and use of the system is also provided herein. Elements such as adhesives and grip tapes are included to prevent movement of the system from the surfaces on which it covers, and adhesive tapes seal the seams between these elements to thereby enclose the systems.

Abstract: A cleaning device and methods for cleaning are provided. In one embodiment, the cleaning device includes a head assembly, a body assembly, and a handle assembly. The cleaning device also includes components that enable the cleaning device to operate in dry cleaning modes and wet cleaning modes. Dry cleaning modes can employ a vacuum assembly, including a motor, tubing, and a fluid recovery tank in order to draw in debris and waste into a fluid recovery tank. Wet cleaning modes can further employ a fluid supply tank, a pump, and tubing in order to supply fluid to a brushroll to aid in a cleaning process.

Abstract: A cleaning device and methods for cleaning are provided. In one embodiment, the cleaning device includes a head assembly, a body assembly, and a handle assembly. The cleaning device also includes components that enable the cleaning device to operate in dry cleaning modes and wet cleaning modes. Dry cleaning modes can employ a vacuum assembly, including a motor, tubing, and a fluid recovery tank in order to draw in debris and waste into a fluid recovery tank. Wet cleaning modes can further employ a fluid supply tank, a pump, and tubing in order to supply fluid to a brushroll to aid in a cleaning process.

Abstract: A robotic cleaner may include a body, an agitator chamber within the body, an agitator disposed within the agitator chamber, a dust cup removably coupled to the body, the dust cup including a debris inlet, the debris inlet fluidly coupling the dust cup to the agitator chamber, and a shutter configured to transition between a cleaning position and an evacuation position in response to rotational movement of the agitator.

Abstract: A robotic cleaner may include a body, an agitator chamber within the body, an agitator disposed within the agitator chamber, a dust cup removably coupled to the body, the dust cup including a debris inlet, the debris inlet fluidly coupling the dust cup to the agitator chamber, and a shutter configured to transition between a cleaning position and an evacuation position in response to rotational movement of the agitator.

Abstract: A method is provided for imaging vinyl flooring material. Images are formed on vinyl flooring material having enhanced thermomechanical properties using heat activated imaging methods. Minimum shrinkage of the flooring substrate and minimum image deformation are provided by the invention.

Abstract: A method is provided for imaging vinyl flooring material. Images are formed on vinyl flooring material having enhanced thermomechanical properties using heat activated imaging methods. Minimum shrinkage of the flooring substrate and minimum image deformation are provided by the invention.

Abstract: A counter mechanism useable with a dry powder inhaler is disclosed. The mechanism features first and second indicator members rotatable about a central axis. The indicator members have counting indicia visible to indicate inhaler doses remaining or dispensed. A coupling transmits rotary motion from the inhaler to the second indicator member when the inhaler is charged with a dose. A slave wheel, rotatable about an axis offset from the central axis, has a drive transfer wheel on one face and a gear on an opposite face. The gear engages the second indicator member, the drive transfer wheel intermittently engages and rotates the first indicator member in response to rotary motion of the second indicator member.

Abstract: An appliance having a driving mechanism is provided including two rotatable portions which are rotatable by the driving mechanism about an axis. The driving mechanism includes a gearbox having an input gear, two output gears and a locking mechanism movable between a first position and a second position. The arrangement is such that, when the locking mechanism is in the first position and the input gear is driven, both output gears rotate in the same direction and, when the locking mechanism is in the second position and the input gear is driven, the output gears rotate in opposite directions. The arrangement of the axis is horizontal or substantially horizontal. The invention is particularly suitable for use in a front-loading washing machine having a drum including two rotatable portions. The driving mechanism can be used to selectively cause rotation of the rotatable portions either in the same direction or in opposite directions.

Abstract: A system for acquiring IR-data including a microscope with a motor drive stage (48) and a video camera (40) for creating a video image of a sample on the stage. A computer (12) and an associated display (16) are used to create an image of the sample on the display. Graphical markers are superimposed on the image and facilitate the identification of subsequent acquisition of data from points at which data is to be obtained. The markers include representations of the required aperture size and the microscope including an automatically adjustable aperture (26) which can be set under computer control to a required size at each data acquisition point.