Abstract: The present invention is an improved access and egress surfer's wet suit that comprises a wet suit having an extremity portion with an extremity opening for an extremity, and a gusset at the extremity opening that increases the elasticity of the extremity portion near the gusset; and a releasable closure for securing the gusset around the extremity opening to provide a snug thermal seal for the extremity portion.

Abstract: A supporting device is used in hair dying so as to avoid polluting the body of the user. The supporting device comprises: a supporting plate having a receiving hole; a lateral side of the receiving hole having a slot; a surface of the supporting plate being a smooth surface; a double face tape being stuck on the smooth surface of the supporting plate; the double face tape being tearable from the supporting plate; and a replacing layer adhered above the double face tape; the replacing layer being made of one of unweave cloth and disposable materials, if the replacing layer being dirt, it can be deserted and updated; the replacing layer having a receiving hole coupled to that of the supporting plate.

Abstract: For a military or paramilitary firefighter or emergency worker, a protective garment has an outer shell, an inner liner providing thermal insulation, and a moisture barrier between the outer shell and the inner liner. The outer shell has a surface of high visibility and a surface of low visibility and is reversible. The outer shell has reflective trim on the surface of high visibility but not on the surface of low visibility. The inner liner and the moisture barrier are attachable detachably to the outer shell so as to be wearable within whichever surface becomes an inner surface of the outer shell. The protective garment with the surface of high visibility facing outwardly and with the inner liner and the moisture barrier worn within the outer shell conforms to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1971 standard for “Protective Clothing for Structural Fire Fighting.

Abstract: A protective garment of the type typically worn by fire fighters with improved water resistance is disclosed. In particular, the present invention is directed to an outer shell material for protective garments that is made from a fire resistant material coated with a durable water resistant coating. The durable water resistant coating is applied to the outer shell in a manner so that the coating will not degrade when exposed to normal wear and tear and even after the garment has been laundered repeatedly. Protective garments constructed in the past typically lost most of their water repellency after being laundered as little as five cycles. It has been discovered that water resistant coatings applied according to the process of the present invention, on the other hand, can survive at least 30 laundry cycles, and in many applications at least 50 laundry cycles without significantly degrading.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a garment, such as, for example, a jacket, having an attached, storable gaiter. The gaiter is stored in a storage space disposed about the hem of the garment and between the interior side and exterior side of the garment. When un-deployed, the gaiter resides in the storage space. When deployed, the gaiter extends from the storage space towards the hem of the garment to be secured about the wearer and inhibit the elements from entering the garment.

Abstract: A glove retained by retaining enabled to be donned onto a hand by: providing gloves GR in which a cuff edge 8D of a glove palm side part is formed to be offset closer to the glove fingers compared with a cuff edge 8U of a glove back side part; hanging the gloves GR by engaging an upper portion of the glove back side part located in the vicinity of the upper cuff edge 8U and above the lower cuff edge 8D, with the glove cuff being directed upward and the palm side part with a lower cuff edge 8D being placed in front; opening the cuff of the foremost one of the gloves to an extent sufficient to enable the hand to be inserted therethrough; and applying a force to the glove to disengage the glove after inserting the hand through the opened cuff from above.

Abstract: A method of cheerleading includes providing a pair of gloves. The gloves have a palm and a back portion. The palm is made of a material that is made of a thin palm material. The palm material may be made from natural leather or synthetic leather. The gloves are applied to a cheerleader's hands and the cheerleader performs cheerleading activities.

Abstract: Elastic headwear has a head covering portion being stretchable in at least a circumferential direction thereof, and a sun shield connected to the head covering portion. The sun shield is stretchable in at least the circumferential direction of the head covering portion. The elastic headwear is capable of stretching throughout its whole portion since the sun shield as well as the head covering portion can stretch in the circumferential direction.

Abstract: A neck sash of elastic insulating material unitarily formed with a face-mask so as to contour and comfortably shelter the user's throat and upper sternum area against adverse weather conditions.

Abstract: A foot covering for enclosing a wearer's foot and ankle to facilitate wearing footwear lacking a heel enclosure. The sock includes a first fabric layer having respective forefoot, instep and heel portions covering the wearer's foot in a thin elastic material having a transition seam circumferentially disposed across the instep portion. A second fabric of thick material is disposed in overlying relation proximal of the wearer's upper instep, heel and ankle. The second fabric extends distally from the transition seam across the instep portion of the wearer's foot, to an ankle portion of thick material extending a sufficient length above the heel to encircle the wearer's ankle. The thin first fabric layer enclosing the forefoot minimizes stretching of the toe enclosure of clog shoes or sandals, and the thick second fabric covers the wearer's upper instep, heel and ankle for warmth and/or support while wearing clog shoes or sandals.

Abstract: A device and methods for converting and decorating clothing are disclosed. The device includes a center connection part, and a plurality of extensions, each with one end connected to the center connection part and with another end connected to an attachment structure. The method includes attaching one or more first extensions of the device to one or more first locations of a clothing and attaching one or more second extensions to one or more second locations of the clothing to convert the clothing from one style to another style, or to decorate the clothing. Also disclosed is a multifunctional jewelry piece which can be used to convert a style of clothing, to provide ornamentation to clothing, and to provide ornamentation to a person's body.

Abstract: A swimming goggle have a left and a right frames respectively accommodating eyeglasses therein, a nose support, head fasteners, and adjusting apparatuses for adjusting head fasteners. The nose support connects the left frame with the right frame. The head fasteners respectively connect with outward sides of the left and right frames. Each adjusting apparatus has a biasing arm, operating buttons and a flexible arcuate plate assembled together. The biasing arm abuts against a corresponding stopping slot in a head fastener and is controllable by the operating buttons. The biasing arm engages or disengages the stopping slot to allow moving of the head fastener through operations of the operating buttons. Namely, the operating buttons are operated such that the biasing arms engage/disengage the stopping slots of the head fasteners. A user can easily presses the operating buttons to adjust the head fasteners by means of operation of operating buttons.

Abstract: A venting system is disclosed. The system includes an exhaust fan connected to a discharge outlet as well as central and branch conduits for collecting odors or fumes. The system includes an electric power supply and switches for activating and de-activating the exhaust fan.

Abstract: The Mechanical Toilet Seat Lift of said design is made up of any type metal, plastics, or any materials which could be fashioned for said design to withstand the necessary foot pounds to lift both the toilet seat and toilet lid at the same time or just the toilet seat by itself. This is done by a foot lever that is u shaped and runs from one side of the base of the toilet, around the front of the base of the toilet and connects to the other side of the base of the toilet to an eye bolt by a pin or bolt that runs through both the eye bolt and foot lever closing on up and down motion to the foot lever when stepped on or pushed down. The eye bolt is connected to a bracket that lays flat against the base of the toilet and is connected to the existing toilet mounting studs which run through the base of the toilet and are secured to the bathroom floor.

Abstract: A sink basket and plug assembly comprising a basket portion and a plug portion. The basket portion includes a well having at least one fluid passageway extending therethrough. The plug portion is at least partially receivable within the well and has an open and a closed position. When closed the plug restricts the passage of fluids through the fluid passageway. When open the plug permits the flow of fluid through said fluid passageway. At least one of the basket portion and the plug portion includes an indexing member and the other includes an indexing receiver. The indexing member is releasably receivable within the indexing receiver and retains the plug in its open position. Movement of the plug from its open to its closed position requires the application of a lifting force to the plug to dislodge the indexing member from the indexing receiver.

Abstract: This present invention relates to a water-saving flush toilet, comprising a bowl having a seat and a sewage discharge port, a siphon pipe is omitted at the rear of a sewage discharge pipe of the bowl. A discharge seal valve is arranged at the sewage discharge port, the discharge seal valve together with a valve cover are arranged at a valve seat. A water tap handle at the lower of the bowl is provided with a lever, a cord is connected between a handle of the valve cover and a joint of the bowl. Said cord is connected to hang a weight via another joint of the bowl. Another end of the lever is connected to another cord and also connected to said weight via said two joints. The upper of the bowl is arranged with a water channel and a sprinkler head, an open of said water channel connected to the water tap at the lower of the bowl via a connecting plastic tube, water pipes are arranged respectively at the upper and the lower of the bowl without any water tank.

Abstract: A laminar flow waterfall in the form of a single or multiple streams of water, each exiting from a nozzle in the top edge of a spa. The laminar water stream is created by a venturi nozzle located in a plenum chamber. The inlet side of the nozzle has a cover with a plurality of small holes forcing the water flow to enter the nozzle as laminar flow. A flow divider inside the venturi nozzle, from the inlet to the restriction of the nozzle, maintains the flow laminar through the nozzle. Light is injected into the flow divider at the inlet and is carried by the flow divider to be injected into the water flow at the restriction of the nozzle.

Abstract: An inflatable hot tub kit that includes a self-supporting tub structure that can be used on ground or used in a body of water. The kit includes a thermostat and hoses designed to connect to an external fresh water supply system. The tub structure comprises three inflatable ring sections that form the sidewalls designed to hold warm or hot water. The upper ring section is octagonal-shaped when viewed in a plan view. In cross-section, the upper ring section is circular and relatively large so that when the tub structure is placed in a body of water, the water edge is approximately 8 to 10 inches below the top surface of the upper section. The middle ring section is flat in cross-section and vertically aligned under the center axis of the upper ring section. The middle ring section provides buoyancy and supports the upper ring section when used on the ground or extends into the body of water to provide buoyancy. Attached to the middle ring section is an inflatable lower ring section.

Abstract: A bathing enclosure on which an overall image feature is displayed, as well as a method of displaying an overall image feature on a bathing enclosure, are disclosed herein. The bathing enclosure includes a sliding door including a first panel, and a first portion including a second panel, the sliding door being capable of moving in relation to the first portion between an open position in which the second panel substantially overlaps the first panel, and a closed position. At least one of the first and second panels includes a section that is one of transparent and translucent, and the first and second panels include first and second image features, respectively. Additionally, the first and second image features are complementary in appearance so that, when the sliding door is in the open position, the first and second image features are combined to form the overall image feature.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a water vessel comprising a shell; a closable storage compartment integrated to the shell; and a closure member displaceable between an open position to provide access to the storage compartment and a closed position to substantially prevent liquid contained in the shell to leak into the storage compartment. It also relates to a closable storage compartment in combination with a water vessel and a method for integrating storage space to a water vessel.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a table structure that can be converted into bed or table according to user's needs. Wherein a base frame of the present invention is respectively provided with a bed having two L-shape side frames and a table having two side shelves. The two side shelves of the table are connected to the base frame through spiral arms, by virtue of the pivotal connection between the L-shape side frames and the side shelves, the bed can be positioned respectively in a horizontal manner or in a vertical manner. Through the spiral arms, the table can be lowered down or raised up relative to the bed, such that the device of the present invention can be converted into a bed or a table as desired.

Abstract: Auxiliary device for turning horizontally lying persons and for mounting e.g. on a bed, the device including one or more largely vertically displacing devices that may be manipulated in vertical direction by means of a control panel, each device including a largely horizontally arranged roller which is rotatably secured at each end in a rotatable bushing, and the each rotatable bushing is fastened on first member, the first member being concentrically and displacing arranged in a second member, and means are provided by which impulses from the control panel can displace the first member relatively to the second member uniformly at both ends of the roller, which thereby may be moved vertically.

Abstract: The Bambino Bundle is a new design for the traditional receiving blanket. The design offers more security, comfort, aesthetic elaboration, and level of warmth. The all cotton blanket has two square flaps sown onto the back, which provide a more secure wrap for the infant when tied. The insertion of a removable foam padding offers additional comfort and warmth. The blanket is also adorned with two rows of cotton ruffles that add a more decorative appeal aimed only to appease the eye.

Abstract: Supporting tube made from reinforced plastic for magnetic resonance scanners with tracks for a patient bed and load-bearing shells formed on both sides, opening upwardly, with fastening members on the undersides is manufactured including the guide rails and the under embedded fastening members from mold-cast plastic and is locally provided with cast-in reinforcements only in the region bf the load-bearing shells.

Abstract: Pillow systems including a head/neck pillow and a bag for carrying the pillow are disclosed herein.

Abstract: Provided herein is a support stand useful for supporting various objects which is simultaneously highly variable with respect to many possible attitudes or orientations and enjoys ease and simplicity of adjustment between possible positions. A support device according to the invention simultaneously has an extremely high degree of stability and structural strength in a desired position selected by the user, is aesthetically-appealing and is simplistic enough in design to permit low-cost manufacture, thus enabling easier widespread use in various professional fields. A device according to the invention is especially well-suited to support limbs of patients such as arms and legs while undergoing a medical treatment or therapy and has a wide degree of freedom with respect to the number of possible orientations it may take on.

Abstract: A multiple position air mattress system for achieving various support positions includes a first mattress, a second mattress, and a bellows unit attached to the second mattress. The bellows unit is extendable for either elevating the second mattress or providing a support for an individual. A pump unit is adapted to be fluidly connected to and for providing pressurized air to the first mattress, the second mattress and the bellows unit. The multiple position air mattress can assume a prone bed position with the mattresses longitudinally adjacent each other and the bellows unit deflated, a recessed lounge position with the mattresses longitudinally adjacent each other and the bellows unit inflated and atop the second mattress, an adjustable lounge position with the mattresses longitudinally adjacent each other and the bellows unit inflated under the second mattress, and a chair position with the first mattress under the second mattress, and the mattresses and bellows unit inflated.

Abstract: A sofa bed comprises a mattress and a guard member having a vertically opened tube-shaped configuration so as to surround an entire circumference of the mattress. The mattress comprises a head side mattress part and a leg side mattress part which can be folded into two so as to meet their upper surfaces. The guard member comprises a head side guard part and a leg side guard part which can be folded into two in the same direction as the mattress so as to meet their upper surfaces. The form of bed is provided when the mattress and the guard member are extended, and the form of sofa is provided when they are folded into two. The folded guard member forms a pair of armrest parts and a backrest part.

Abstract: A tool comprising a drive shaft with a longitudinal axis, a socket attached to the drive shaft, and a notch formed by a protruding member. The socket includes a cavity having a substantially rectangular opening defined by a pair of parallel side walls of the first side length and a U-shaped wall having two parallel walls adjacent to the opening and a curved portion of the U-shaped wall opposite the opening. In this manner, the cavity is shaped to fit the contour of a typical screw hook such that the screw hook may be anchored to a wall or ceiling with relative ease because the screw hook will not rotate away from the longitudinal axis of the tool. Along with the protruding member, the notch formed provides a engaging means for maneuvering wire-like objects into a screw hook once anchored.

Abstract: The invention concerns the technical sector of collagen-based substrates, notably hides, leathers, undressed hides and reconstituted leathers, and more specifically the use of acrylic polymers grafted with one or more proteinic derivatives or natural or synthetic fatty derivatives, together with the smoothing agents consisting of the said grafted acrylic polymers. The invention also concerns collagen-based substrates, notably hides, leathers, undressed hides and reconstituted leathers smoothed using these said grafted acrylic polymers. The invention also concerns leather objects smoothed using these said grafted acrylic polymers.

Abstract: A material for use in washing comprising a textile article having a first functionality and a water-soluble container enclosing a composition having a second functionality.

Abstract: A power controller for an appliance, especially a washing machine, is operative to place the appliance into a hyperspin mode. The power controller implements a method of operating a washing machine that comprises operating a washing machine motor at a first speed to rotate a laundry receptacle coupled to the washing machine motor at the first speed, collecting rotation velocity data regarding the laundry receptacle during rotation of the laundry receptacle, comparing the rotation velocity data to a parameter threshold, and operating the washing machine motor at a second speed in response to the comparison between the rotation velocity data and the parameter threshold indicating that the laundry receptacle is balanced. If the rotation velocity data does not indicate that the laundry receptacle is balanced, the motor remains at the first speed.

Abstract: The present invention has for an object compounds of formula (I) and colorants containing these 4-aminobiphenyl-3-ol derivatives of general formula (I) for dyeing keratin fibers, particularly hair, wherein R1 and R2 independently of each other denote hydrogen, a halogen atom, a cyano group, a hydroxyl group, a C1-C4-alkoxy group, a C2-C4-hydroxyalkoxy group, a C1-C6-alkyl group, a nitro group, a trifluoromethyl group, a —C(O)H group, a —C(O)CH3 group, a —C(O)CF3 group, an —Si(CH3)3 group or a C1-C6-hydroxyalkyl group or R1 and R2 together form an —O—CH2—O— bridge.

Abstract: A method of producing dying pigment for yarns includes the following steps. First, old bamboos grown for over 4 years are carbonized via burning at a high temperature into bamboo carbon which is then ground into bamboo carbon powder wherein each grain of the bamboo carbon powder thereof is equipped with a number of micro-pores that are strong in absorbing and dissolving capacities. Second, the bamboo carbon powder in a percentage of 2.5% is evenly mixed with 97.5% of polyester grains and processed at a high temperature of 450° C. into dying pigment base which, via the bamboo carbon powder of strong adhesive and dissolving capacities, is equipped with the functions of anti-bacteria, humid-adjustment, and deodorization to efficiently absorb and dissolve the odor of some harmful chemicals such as sulfide, nitride, methanol, benzene, or carbolic acid, etc.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a proces for producing colored oxide layers on aluminum or on aluminum alloys by dyeing in an aqueous dye bath, rinsing with water and sealing, wherein there is used for the dyeing at least one dye of the general formula wherein m is a value from 1 to 8, especially from 1 to 4, n is a value from 0 to 7, especially from 1 to 4, the sum of m and n being less than or equal to 8, A is the radical of a chromophore of the 1-aminoanthraquinone, anthraquinone, anthrapyrimidine, azo, azomethine, benzodifuranone, quinacridone, quinacridonequinone, quinophthalone, diketopyrrolopyrrole, dioxazine, flavanthrone, indanthrone, indigo, isoindoline, isoindolinone, isoviolanthrone, perinone, perylene, phthalocyanine, pyranthrone or thioindigo series, B is a hydrogen atom, a branched or straight-chain C1-8alkyl, C2-8alkenyl or C2-8alkynyl radical, an aryl radical, an N—, O— or S-containing 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic ring, or a C1-8alkyl-arylene, aryl-C1-8alkylene or aryl-L-arylene radi

Abstract: The present invention discloses mixtures of dyes, dye compositions comprising them and the use of said mixtures and compositions, optionally in combination with UV absorbers, to dye or print textile materials, particularly hydrophobic textile materials such as polyester, that must meet stringent lightfastness requirements. Fibers dyed with the inventive dye mixtures exhibit exceptional high temperature light fastness and good all-round fastness properties.

Abstract: The invention provides a concrete section expansion joint holder that holds an expansion joint such that the resulting joint is straight, wherein the holder does not need to be removed either during or after the pouring of the concrete, thereby allowing more efficient pouring of concrete over large layout surfaces. Also provided is method of pouring concrete using the expansion joint holder. The present invention is used in the construction industry to create concrete sidewalks and roads.

Abstract: A compact water filter includes a housing, a filter and a water pump. The housing includes a bottom container and a pump casing. The bottom container has a top cavity and a water inlet communicating with the top cavity. The pump casing is mounted on the bottom container to cover the top cavity and has a water discharge port. The filter is mounted and held in the top cavity of the bottom container to remove contaminants from incoming water. The water pump is mounted in the housing to pump water into and out of the water filter through the water inlet and the water discharge port. Consequently, the water filter holds most of the pool water in the bottom container to lower the center of gravity of the water filter to keep the water filter from overturning when the water filter is operating.

Abstract: A swimming pool cleaner is operable through a vibratory movement of its housing through a flow of water past a vibratory element carried within the housing. A friction support is carried by the housing and engages a surface to be cleaned. The friction support has a first end pivotally attached to the housing and a second free end in frictional contact with the surface to be cleaned. The friction support is further biased toward a first orientation and limited in its movement therefrom as the friction support is displaced during vibration of the housing and movement of the pool cleaner.

Abstract: An electric toothbrush is disclosed. The electric toothbrush includes a body having an or hollow region for retaining one or more motors, batteries, and drive mechanisms. The brush includes one or more bristle carriers. Each of the bristle carriers undergoes some type vement and is driven by the one or more motors and drive mechanisms. Various nations of movement of the bristle carriers are described. And, numerous drive train anisms are disclosed for achieving the noted motions.

Abstract: A powered toothbrush is disclosed wherein portion of the toothbrush head is movable about a hinge. The movable portion of the head reciprocates about that hinge through the interaction of a flexible extension of that portion containing a slot. Movable within the slot is an offset end of a rotating drive shaft connected to the power source in the toothbrush. Translation of rotation movement of the drive shaft to reciprocating movement of the hinged head is achievable in a manner that the power source is not stalled or burned out if movement of the toothbrush head is prevented or limited.

Abstract: A floor sweeper includes a body, an electric motor mounted within the body, a main brush mounted to the body and extending transversely thereof and driven by the electric motor to rotate. The floor sweeper also includes an auxiliary brush mounted to the body and driven to rotate about a vertical axis independently of the electric motor and main brush.

Abstract: A surface cleaning vehicle is provided with hydraulically driven sweeping machinery. The vehicle comprises a truck chassis for carrying the sweeping machinery and a prime mover engine for propelling the vehicle. A second engine is connected to said chassis, and first and second pumps and associated check valves are connected to respective ones of the prime mover and second engines for driving said sweeping machinery. A control mechanism is provided for selectively connecting only one of the prime mover engine or second engine to drive the sweeping machinery.

Abstract: The mop includes a handle, a pusher, a front cam, a rear cam, a mop element support and a mop element. The pusher may include a front arm and a rear arm with cam-engaging surfaces. The mop element support has a center portion;, a front portion and a rear portion. The front portion is attached to the center portion by a front living hinge and the rear portion is attached to the center portion by a rear living hinge. As the user moves the pusher relative to the shaft, the pusher would act upon the front cam and the rear cam. The front cam and the rear cams would begin to rotate and cause the rear portion of the mop element support to fold along the rear living hinge and the front portion of the mop element support to fold along the front living hinge. After the mop element has been squeezed, the user would then move the pusher in the opposite direction along the shaft.

Abstract: A contact device with resilient contact elements is disclosed. The resilient contact elements have primary structures and secondary structures. The primary structures and secondary structures have contact surfaces for engaging a working surface. The primary structures are preferably molded structures with hardness value between 10 to 90 Shores A. The secondary structures are nodules, squeegees, arrays of nodules or squeegees and matrices but are preferably bristle structures formed from plastic resins, wherein the device is configured clean dentition.

Abstract: A method for the manufacture of ornamental rubber mats comprises the steps of providing a rubber member having an area for wiping the feet, the feet wiping area including a three-dimensional pattern having contoured surface portions, and applying a colored adhesive to at least one selected contoured surface portion of said three-dimensional pattern. The colored adhesive comprises a urethane base component, a pigment component, and an abrasive component. Once the colored adhesive is applied to the contoured surface, the colored adhesive is allowed to cure. A preferred embodiment of an ornamental doormat for wiping feet comprises a rubber member having an area for wiping feet, the feet wiping area including a three-dimensional pattern having contoured surface portions; and a colored adhesive adhered to at least one selected contoured surface portion, the colored adhesive including a urethane base component, a pigment component, and an abrasive component.

Abstract: A wiper system for use with a windshield is provided and includes a wiper arm having a first and second end. The first end of the wiper arm includes a reaction surface disposed thereon while the second end includes a wiper blade biased into engagement with the windshield. In addition, a drive motor is fixedly attached to the first end of the wiper arm, whereby the drive motor includes a drive shaft operable to pivot the wiper arm across the windshield. A separator assembly is further provided and is supported by the drive shaft. The separator assembly is disposed within the arm and is operable to react against the reaction surface of the arm to selectively lift the wiper arm from engagement with the windshield.

Abstract: A cleaning device such as a carpet cleaner, floorwasher, floor sweeper, polishing machine with two motors, comprising a wheeled base provided with brushing elements driven by a first electric motor; the wheeled base is maneuvered by a handle that supports a suction body that is pivoted to the base; the suction body is provided with suction elements operated by a second electric motor. The first motor and the second motor are both accommodated in a corresponding seat on the wheeled base.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner and air pump structure which has an air supply pump, a dust vacuum box, a vacuum tube and an air ejection tube, characterized in that the air supply pump includes an air supply head and an air inlet head which can respectively connect with the air ejection tube and the dust vacuum box; and the vacuum box is formed from two halves hollow cylindrical body, wherein in one half of the hollow cylindrical body, an outer edge is extended and the center section of the outer edge is connected to a connection head which can be connected to the air inlet head of the air supply pump, and the dust vacuum box is provided with a concentric connection head having a bottom section engaged with an engageable filter seat, and the bottom section of the filter seat is mounted with a filter.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner includes a tank having a bottom and an inlet for receiving debris, a motor assembly disposed adjacent to the tank, the motor assembly adapted to draw debris into the tank through the inlet, a battery pack disposed adjacent the bottom of the tank, and a connection from the battery pack to the motor assembly that is adapted to carry current between the battery pack and the motor assembly. The battery pack includes at least one battery and supplies power to the motor assembly.