Abstract: A furniture device is disclosed comprising six individual pieces that interconnect to form a cube. The pieces include two substantially L-shaped side portions, one substantially L-shaped central portion adapted to fit between the two substantially L-shaped side portions, a substantially L-shaped top portion adapted to fit between the two substantially L-shaped side portions and on top of the substantially L-shaped central portion, and two arc-sided rectangle portions adapted to fit between the substantially L-shaped top portion and substantially L-shaped central portion. The six pieces can be arranged in a various forms.

Abstract: A wheeled device that converts between a chair, a vertical dolly and a flat 2-wheeled wagon. A rigid frame includes parts coupled by rotating hinges. Two handles swivel with respect to one another to act both as handles and as rear chair legs. In the dolly mode, the tip of the frame and its slats rotate 90 degrees to form the bottom of the dolly. The present invention, in addition to being a basic convertible device, can optionally be equipped with modern features such as a solar-powered USB port charger. The invention also allows for different accoutrements for specialized activities such as hunting, fishing, camping RV'ing, beach, outdoor sports, tailgating and the like. In the chair mode, the present invention can have multiple reclining positions with the ability to lie flat. In addition, the device can be made to place the chair closer to the ground for activities like gardening.

Abstract: A motorized furniture and a motorized mechanism are provided. The motorized furniture includes a furniture frame and a platform supported on the furniture frame. The platform includes a backrest rotatable relative to the furniture frame. The backrest includes a first backrest section, a second backrest section, and an actuator. The second backrest section is rotatably connected with the first backrest section. The actuator is mounted to the backrest and configured to drive the first backrest section and the second backrest section to rotate relative to each other to thereby form a convex upwards fold.

Abstract: A foldable bed frame comprising two symmetrically arranged unit bed frames is provided. The two unit bed frames are hinged to each other at their connection. A unit bed frame is further provided with a first plurality of support legs in hinge connection with the unit bed frame. The direction in which the plurality of first support legs fold is perpendicular to the direction in which the unit bed frame folds. Both the folding and unfolding of the foldable bed frame are very simple and convenient, and the volume after folding is small, which facilitates storage and transport.

Abstract: The present invention provides systems, methods, and articles for temperature conditioning a surface. An article is formed from a first layer having a plurality of openings and a second layer having a corresponding plurality of openings. At least one interior chamber constructed and configured to retain a fluid without leaking is defined between an interior surface of the first layer and an interior surface of the second layer. At least one flexible fluid supply line delivers the fluid to the at least one interior chamber. At least one flexible fluid return line removes the fluid from the at least one interior chamber. At least one control unit that is operable to selectively cool or heat the fluid is attached to the at least one flexible fluid supply line and the at least one flexible fluid return line.

Abstract: A hammock comfort system for facilitating optimal comfort and support for a person lying supine on a hammock is provided. The hammock has a sling with an outer perimeter edge. The sling has a top surface and a bottom surface. The hammock comfort system comprises a padded mat positionable on the top surface of the hammock with the padded mat having a top surface and a bottom surface, a first end edge, a second end edge, a first side edge, and a second side edge. A securing mechanism releasably secures the padded mat to the top surface of the hammock. A contoured support pillow is positionable adjacent the first end of the padded mat on the top surface of the padded mat. Upon a person laying supine on the padded mat and support pillow, the padded mat and support pillow comfort and support the person.

Abstract: Cylindrical foam body with a central cavity, whereby the foam body is formed by a curved flexible foam strip of which two opposite ends are fastened together, whereby the foam body has a height, whereby the strip 2 has a length, a height and a width, whereby after forming the foam body the longitudinal direction of the strip 2 is the height direction of the foam body, whereby the foam body has an outside and an inside. The foam body is provided on its outside with two or more grooves that extend over the height of the foam body and which only cut into the foam body over a part of the distance between the outside and the inside.

Abstract: A carrier [100] for transporting a child [105] by a transporting individual [140]. The carrier [100] includes a belt [120], a seat [110], a torso support [115], and one or more couplers [125]. The belt [120] is configured for securing about the waste and/or hips of the transporting individual [140]; the seat [110] is coupled to the belt [120], is configured for at least partially supporting the child [105] if the child [105] is seated in the carrier [100], and has a surface [130] configured for at least partially supporting at least part of the posterior of the child [105]; the torso support [115] is coupled to the seat [110] by one or more couplers [125] and is configured for supporting at least part of the torso of the child [105]; and the one or more couplers [125] are configured to enable adjustment of a distance [220] between one or more coupling locations [210] for each of the one or more couplers and a selected reference point [200].

Abstract: In order to be able to assemble dispensing shelves (1) e.g. according to different hygiene regulations in a simple manner from individual elements of a kit different variants of the dispensing shelf (1) according to the invention are proposed which are characterized among other things by different configurations of its front side (3) with more or less restricted access for hygienic protection of the products arranged therein up to a separated storage space (2) and retrieving space (4).

Abstract: A mounting device (10) for connecting two support beams (20, 30, 40) of a rack has an attachment plate (11). The attachment plate (11) has a through-hole (14) arrangeable adjacent an opening (21) of a first (20) of the two support beams and at least one first engaging element (12) for engaging with a recess (31, 32) of a second (30; 40) of the two support beams when the attachment plate (11) is arranged with a first flat side (11C) facing the first support beam (20). The mounting device (10) further has an eccentric stud (15) insertable into the through-hole (14) of the attachment plate (11) and the opening (21) of the first support beam (20). Therein, turning the eccentric stud (15) adjusts a position of the first engaging element (12) in the recess (31, 32) of the second support beam (30; 40).

Abstract: A plastic cutlery dispenser having a base and a cartridge is described. The cartridge may be slideable relative to the base. In some embodiments, the base has a base dispensing mechanism and the cartridge has a cartridge dispensing mechanism configured to mate with the base dispensing mechanism. In some embodiments, when the base and cartridge dispensing mechanisms mate, the cutlery dispenser is configured to dispense cutlery located within the cartridge one piece of cutlery at a time.

Abstract: A shelf management device including a guide member having a front end and a rear end, and a pusher device guided for movement by the guide member. Wherein the pusher device includes a rotatable spool upon which is wound a flexible drive member, an end part of the drive member being secured to the guide member at or adjacent the front end thereof. A spring is provided to urge the spool for rotation to take up the drive member and thereby apply a load to the pusher device urging the pusher device towards the front end of the guide member.

Abstract: A jewelry organizer, holder and/or display has a beam or beams closed at each end to maintain the items on the holder/display unit. In one form, two paired storage beams or rods are cantilevered to each end of an elongated mounting strip. The open end of each paired rod extends towards the middle of the elongated strip. A pivotable cover in one embodiment or a sliding cover in another embodiment is secured to one of the paired rods and permits the rods to be secured together into a single elongated rod when the cover is in the closed position. When the cover is in the open position, a gap exists between the paired rods permitting continuous items of jewelry to be slipped onto or removed from the storage rods.

Abstract: An art frame assembly comprises an outer frame and an inner artwork subassembly. The outer frame includes a central opening. The inner artwork subassembly is disposed within the central opening of the outer frame and includes a artwork sheet and a structural liner. The structural liner defines an open-faced box-like structure and includes a front surface, a back surface, and a plurality of folded side walls. The folded side walls are coupled to the artwork sheet and are folded away from the front surface of the structural liner towards the back surface of the structural liner.

Abstract: The invention relates to a framed art hanging system for hanging pictures and other similar items such as art, photos, diplomas, posters, paintings and framed sports memorabilia on walls. The system allows the installer of a framed picture to easily hang the picture utilizing the combination of a magnetic connection and a mechanical connection. The magnetic connection is achieved by utilizing a magnet, preferably adhered to a plate which is attached to either the back of the picture frame or to the wall and a metal plate which is magnetically attracted to the magnet, the metal plate being placed on the other location (either the back of the picture frame or to the wall). Three example ways to achieve a mechanical connection are described. The first way is to place an abrasive coating on either the frame plate or the magnet plate and a deformable substance coating on the other. The second way is to combine fins and grooves, one being placed on the frame plate and the other being placed on the magnet plate.

Abstract: A label with improved physical properties comprising: a base layer having a microstructured area; a composite microstructure having a first, second and third set of microstructures disposed on the microstructured area; a dry lift force attributable to the composite microstructure greater than 7 pounds according to lift testing; a wet lift force attributable to the composite microstructure greater than 7 pounds according to lift testing; an adhesive layer affixed to the base layer for affixing the label to a container; and, thereby providing a microstructured label having improved gripping physical properties that can be affixed to a container.

Abstract: In one aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided a spoon comprising: a head; a neck coupled to the head; an elongate handle coupled to the neck; and center-of-gravity changing means fitted with the elongate handle, wherein the center-of-gravity changing means moves along the elongate handle to the neck to change a center of gravity of the spoon such that the head is spaced from a table.

Abstract: An intelligent cutter holder apparatus, comprising: a cutter holder body; a cutter locking mechanism for locking or unlocking a cutter and the cutter holder body; a driving device for driving locking or unlocking of the cutter locking mechanism; a power supply; a control device for controlling the driving device and the power supply; and a plurality of first cutter placing holes being arranged in the top wall of the cutter holder body.

Abstract: Drinking straws, tubes, caps, clamps, connectors and adaptors are provided in the form of a cylindrical member having a top portion and a bottom portion wherein the cylindrical member is provided with at least one hole having a diameter of between 0.788? (20.0 mm) and 0.0005? (0.0127 mm) and wherein the hole is disposed a distance of between about halfway of any lengths and about 0.25? (6.35 mm) from the top portion of the first hollow cylindrical member.

Abstract: An apparatus for dispensing a disposable glove and applying it to the hand of a user in which a stream of air drawn into an enclosed glove applying chamber through a constricted opening aligned with the heel of the glove inflates the topmost glove in a stack of gloves in the chamber so that a user can readily insert his hand into the glove. After the user has donned the glove on the hand, a wall of the chamber is opened to permit the user to readily withdraw his hand from the glove applying chamber while the air flow which originally inflated the top-most glove is disrupted. Upon closures of the chamber wall, the re-established air flow automatically inflates the next lower glove in the glove stack to prepare the next glove for receipt of another hand. The apparatus alternatively or in addition includes a glove removal chamber arranged to remove a glove from a gloved hand using a stream of air drawn into the glove removal chamber.

Abstract: A foldable mat has a flat flexible base portion with a margin and has finger tabs integrally molded with the base portion out of a polymeric material. The finger tabs extend upward from the base portion. The finger tabs can be grasped and pulled upward to allow the mat to fold so that the bottom surface halves of the mat fold inward on each other, masking the potentially contaminated bottom surface of the mat from contact with anything else. The mat can then be stored in a folded condition.

Abstract: McCreestmas trees are designed to be beautifully unique Christmas Trees. Remove the bulbs, bows and ornaments. McCreestmas tree Christmas attire current stylishly elegant clothing, jewelry, love of being pretty during the most magical time of year. McCreestmas trees give feminine curves to a female formed Christmas tree. The female mannequin form clothed in full length skirt (maxi), eclectic calf length skirt (mini), retro half calf (a-symmetrical). Skirt is designed with 9 ft. non-lit branch garland bent 1½ inch (maxi), 1 in (mini), and 1 in (a-symmetrical) which is strung onto the female mannequin form with floral wire until full tree branches are formed and shaped into skirts. Christmas Tree lights added. Current fashion attire is added. Accessories made with Christmas ornaments to form sparkling necklace is added with floral wire. Accessories sewn together to form scarf is added. Christmas ribbon is added as belt.

Abstract: Disclosed is a double-drum type curtain drum module, comprising a shell base having two compartments, a first guide wheel, a second guide wheel, an auxiliary cord rotator installed in a first compartment, and two cord drums installed in a second compartment. At least two reinforcing bars in parallel are formed in the first compartment. A plurality of first wheel-connecting grooves are formed on the reinforcing bars for installing the first guide wheel. The second compartment has a plurality of second wheel-connecting grooves formed on a bottom surface of the shell base for installing the second guide wheel. A connecting channel is formed between the reinforcing bars and exposed from the bottom surface of the shell base. The connecting channel extends into the second compartment for coupling the first wheel-connecting grooves and the second wheel-connecting grooves.

Abstract: The present invention discovers a recipe generation system for a cooking appliance and the cooking appliance. The recipe generation system comprises an operation unit; a weight detection unit configured to measure initial weights of various cooking materials sequentially added into the cooking appliance and measure the overall weight of the cooking materials during cooking and finishing cooking; a timing unit; a parameter calculation unit configured to obtain proportions of the cooking materials based on the initial weights of the cooking materials and calculate weight losses of different cooking materials at different time points; and a parameter determination unit. The present invention can determine dish compositions, key cooking elements for forming the dish and cooking procedures by detection and information processing of a series of operations during cooking for use in subsequent cooking procedures.

Abstract: Provided is a cordless liquid heating apparatus (1000). The cordless liquid heating apparatus cordless liquid heating apparatus includes a utensil part (100) and a base part (200). The utensil part (100) includes a liquid heating container and a temperature measuring device (110). The base part (200) is configured to supply electric energy to the utensil part (100) through a cordless electric connector, and the base part (200) includes an electronic control device configured to control an electric heater; and a signal electric connection configured to transmit a temperature measured by the temperature measuring device (110) to the electronic control device in the base part (200).

Abstract: An electric pot of the present invention includes: an electric pot body provided with a heating unit and a control unit controlling the heating unit, and having a guide tube on a top surface thereof; a container member inserted into the guide tube to be disposed at an upper portion of the electric pot body, and receiving heat from the heating unit; a temperature sensing unit installed at the electric pot body to sense a temperature of water filling the container member; and a display unit receiving a signal from the control unit to display the temperature of the water.

Abstract: Provided is an apparatus and method for a digital power supply that can provide independent power control, and control variable power, for two or more electrical loads. Disclosed embodiments may reduce the magnitude of harmonic currents and/or flicker introduced into a power system. Embodiments include a microprocessor that delivers power to electric loads using phase-controlled AC current. The microprocessor may calculate a power array corresponding to a requested power for each electric load. Logic is provided for populating the power array in a pattern that reduces the magnitude of harmonic currents and flicker.

Abstract: A machine which contains a housing (14) having a placement surface for the beverage container (13), wherein a removable brewing container (8) having a drain stub (19) and having a drain valve (10) that can be electrically or electromagnetically opened and closed is arranged in the housing (14). The actual brewing process is automatically controlled by a control unit (11). The water is pumped by a vibrating armature pump (16) through a heating system (15) and through a water outlet in the cover (4) having an integrated temperature sensor (24) through the cover (5) into the brewing container (8). A pressure sensor (12) ensures that the water is not heated above the pressure-dependent current boiling point. The control unit (11) can be programmed by means of a control panel (7) on the housing, for at least the brewing temperature, the brewing duration, and the start of a brewing cycle.

Abstract: A siphon for use in a brew basket includes a first portion formed from a first material and a second portion formed from a second material. The first portion has a first passageway and an outlet. The first passageway is fluidly coupled to said outlet. The second portion has a second passageway and is removably coupled to the first portion. The first passageway and said second passageway form a flow path extending from an interior of the brew basket to the outlet.

Abstract: The invention concerns a process for preparing a beverage by dissolution of soluble beverage powder or beverage concentrate with a diluent, the process being implemented in a beverage dispenser, said beverage dispenser comprising: at least one mixing chamber for mixing a dose of soluble beverage powder or of beverage concentrate with diluent, said mixing chamber being at least partially transparent, and the process comprising the steps of: introducing a dose of soluble beverage powder or beverage concentrate in the mixing chamber, mixing the dosed soluble beverage powder or beverage concentrate with diluent in the mixing chamber, dispensing the beverage from the mixing chamber, rinsing the mixing chamber, wherein in said process the content of the mixing chamber is made visible from the outside of the dispenser during the step of mixing only.

Abstract: A food or beverage preparation machine (1) comprising a control panel (5), said control panel (5) comprising an actuator (5x) for setting at least one beverage preparation parameter to a predetermined value and a controlling unit for controlling the functioning of the food or beverage preparation machine (1), the food or beverage preparation machine (1) comprising in association with said actuator (5x): a light emitting device (6x) for emitting a light beam, an element for reflecting the light beam that has been emitted by the light emitting device (6x), the position of the reflecting element being modified when a press action (F) is applied to the actuator (5x), a coupler (8x) for generating an interference signal based on the emitted light beam and the reflected light beam, a value of at least one parameter of the interference signal depending on the position of the reflecting element, and a light sensor (7x) for detecting the interference signal, said light sensor being electronically connected with the co

Abstract: The present disclosure includes a beverage making device including a heated water tank and a reservoir for controllably dispensing water over a beverage making substance to create a beverage. The beverage making device includes a vent valve coupled to the reservoir and heated water tank, a pump coupled to the reservoir for moving water from the reservoir to the heated water tank, a flow meter associated with the heated water tank for determining the water dispensed into the heated water tank, a spray head coupled to the heated water tank for distributing water over a beverage making substance. A controller coupled to the relevant portions of the system for controllably operating the system.

Abstract: A cooking utensil according to the present invention includes a cooking utensil body A which is composed of a laminate including a metal substrate 1 and a fluorine resin film 2 laminated on the metal substrate 1, and the fluorine resin film 2 forms an inner surface of the cooking utensil body A, wherein the fluorine resin film 2 has a thickness 20 to 300 ?m, a thickness deviation of 0.1 to 10 ?m, and a surface roughness of 0.1 to 10 ?m. The fluorine resin film 2 is manufactured by a casting method, a cutting method, a calender method, or an extrusion molding method, thereby having uniform thickness and surface roughness. The fluorine resin film 2 has the uniform thickness and surface roughness, thereby improving non-stick characteristics.

Abstract: A food heating device includes a conveyor belt having a loop provided by a unitary, continuous sheet of metal or other suitable material.

Abstract: Reduced cooking liquid usage deep fryers, particularly adapted to cooking fowl, as well as other articles. Cooking liquid storage and filtering apparatus. Heating element structure configured to reduce the overall height of a deep fryer. Food support apparatus which simplify food handling. Cooking vessel configurations configured to reduce cooking liquid usage. Volume displacement members which may reduce cooking liquid usage. Fry basket construction. Food support and containment structures. Cooking liquid overflow safety structures. Passive condensation exhaust filtering. Apparatus allowing the cooking of stuffing and/or other articles, while deep frying a fowl or other articles. Removable dual food support handles. Food support apparatus for deep fryers which deep fry only a portion of unitary food article at one time.

Abstract: Food supports comprising vertical walled sleeves of both fixed and variable circumferences, and adaptable to be used standalone or to be used while disposed within a fry basket. A filter filters which filter cooking liquid while it remains within a cooking vessel. A supports is configured to contact and compress large food items. A heating apparatus is configured to allow foods to more efficiently adapt to restricted height circumstances. A cooking liquid overflow control includes a spillway and a storage reservoir. An emissions filter is configured to segregate filtered material through condensation as well as debris collection. A cooking device is configured for filtration and storage of both liquid and gaseous emissions. A user controlled power shutoff is configured to facilitate user access for quick disconnection via a magnetic plug. A full containment food support is configured to provide controlled entry and exit of fluids.

Abstract: Embodiments to deep fat fry comestibles, including large food items. Such embodiments potentially being versatile enough to at least: deep fry, steam, bake, slow cook, and boil foods. Embodiments comprising contained food support vessels immersed into frying temperature cooking liquid baths, as well as boiling water, as well as hot air. Automatic fryer cleaning systems, utilizing food support vessels which drain through filter media. Contained food support vessels capped by lids. Unitary filter media configured to selectively remove debris and pollutants from both gasses and liquids exiting food support vessels. Condensation filtering into easy to empty and clean collection cups. Safety cooking liquid overflow protection into easily to empty and clean cups. A versatile, compactable funnel which may double as a cutting and food preparation surface.

Abstract: A dish dryer/warmer which is powered by steam that is exhausted from a steam kettle. A hollow inserts fits into a spout on the kettle and a hose connects the spout to the dish dryer. The steam is then funneled into the dish dryer. A set of holders inside the dish dryer are mechanically activated based on what, so that if a dish is placed into a holder then steam will be discharged directly into that holder, thereby warming the respective dish. A plurality of such holders can be present inside the dish dryer and each one is selectively activated to discharge steam when an object is placed inside a respective holder. All of the holders in the dish dryer share the same steam source (the kettle or other source).

Abstract: The present invention is a drink mixing device generally characterized as having a ball assembly in wireless communication with a base assembly. The base assembly comprises a casing for storing a first battery, a transmitter that receives power from the first battery, a base assembly wireless coil, a power port receiving for external power and host or peripheral connection, a button located along the casing wherein the button is electronically connected to the transmitter. The ball assembly comprises a casing for storing a second battery, a motor, a ball assembly wireless coil, and a receiver. The motor turns a propeller external to but affixed to the exterior of the ball assembly when the motor is powered and turned on. The propeller is protected by a metal spiral.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a cooking device which may be used for the mixing and stirring of sauces, soups, gravies, and other foodstuffs while being heated on a heat source such as a stovetop, gas burner, hot plate, barbeque grill, charcoal, open flame, etc. The term “sauce” will be used herein to indicate all such foodstuffs to be cooked in order to abbreviate this disclosure. The cooking device allows a user (cook) to stir and mix the sauce while heating the sauce and optionally while a lid assembly is in place thus, more efficiently retaining heat, steam, and flavors within the cooking device during cooking and stirring.

Abstract: A handheld apparatus for mixing food product comprising a manual input and a drive structure comprising a drive input, wherein the manual input is operatively connected to the drive input to actuate the drive means, the drive means further comprising first and second drive outputs operatively coupled to the drive input and being arranged to simultaneously rotate the first drive output in a first direction and rotate the second drive output in a second direction and rotate both drive outputs in the second direction about the central axis of the apparatus, such that the number of revolutions completed by the first drive output is less than the number of revolutions completed by the second drive output each time the drive outputs complete a revolution about the central axis.

Abstract: The present application discloses an automated cooking apparatus that includes a holder configured to hold a container of food or food ingredients, one or more first kinematic pairs, each comprising a first mating part and a second mating part, wherein the first mating part is connected to the holder; a transport mechanisms that can move the second mating parts of the one or more kinematic pairs; and a driver or controller configured to drive or control the transport mechanism to produce a movement of properly fast speed so that a center point on the internal surface of the container is displaced by properly small distance. The first kinematic pairs and the transport mechanisms in combination can move the holder and the cooking pan to produce fast enough acceleration in the container.

Abstract: A decorative reflective stopper cover has a flat, round, disc like shape. The disc has a top surface of a constant radius and an opposite bottom surface beneath. The top surface has an outer edge generally upon its perimeter and visible to users. The outer edge spans from the top surface to the bottom surface and denotes the maximum radius of the invention. The outer edge has a perpendicular orientation to the top surface and the bottom surface. The disc has multiple layers with a smooth transparent layer at the top surface upon an ink layer and then below that a substrate with an adhesive layer where the adhesive releasably connects to a sink surface. The transparent layer has a high gloss. Alternatively, the adhesive layer has a concave shape and the release layer has grooves upon it.

Abstract: An electric window cleaning device includes an operating portion and a wiping portion which are attracted to both sides of a glass of a window by magnets, and are free to move along the glass by virtue of balls. The wiping portion includes a power mechanism and a power supply device. The power mechanism includes an output shaft, a rotary disc and a duster removably fixed to the rotary disc. The power device includes a switch and a battery which are electrically connected to the power mechanism. When the power mechanism is turned on, the output shaft rotates the rotary disc and the duster to clean the outer surface of the glass, as an user moves the operating portion which is attracted to the inner surface of the glass, the wiping portion will also move along the outer surface of the glass to perform cleaning operation.

Abstract: A dust cup assembly (100) and a handheld cleaner (1000) having the same are provided. The dust cup assembly (100) includes: a cup casing (1); a device housing (2) configured as a tube shape, disposed in the cup casing (1), and defining a dust removal chamber (A1) together with the cup casing (1); a first cyclone separating member (41) disposed in the dust removal chamber (A1) and surrounding the device housing (2) along a circumferential direction of the device housing (2); and a negative pressure device (3) disposed within the device housing (2), such that dusty air enters the dust removal chamber (A1) for dust and air separation through the first cyclone separating member (41), wherein in an axial direction of the device housing (2), the negative pressure device (3) is at least partially located at a side of the first cyclone separating member (41).

Abstract: A handheld cleaner is provided. The handheld cleaner includes: a dust cup assembly comprising: a cup casing; a device housing configured to have a tube shape and disposed in the cup casing, wherein an outer end face of the device housing at an axial side thereof abuts against or extends out of a partial inner surface of the cup casing, and a dust removal chamber is defined between an inner surface of the cup casing and an outer peripheral surface of the device housing and surrounds the device housing along a circumferential direction of the device housing; and a negative pressure device located within the device housing and configured to enable dusty air to enter the dust removal chamber for dust and air separation; a holding assembly mounted to the dust cup assembly and configured for handholding.

Abstract: A dust cup assembly and a handheld cleaner having the same are provided. The dust cup assembly includes: a cup casing having an opening; a device housing disposed in the cup casing and defining a dust removal chamber together with the cup casing, wherein a part of the device housing has an air exhaust port and the air exhaust port is disposed at the opening and exposed from the opening; and a negative pressure device located within the device housing, and configured to allow dusty air to enter the dust removal chamber for dust and air separation, and airstream separated from the dust removal chamber to enter the device housing and to be exhausted through the air exhaust port.

Abstract: An upright vacuum cleaner has a handle by which it can be manoeuvred across a floor in a floor cleaning mode, the handle being part of a releasable suction wand which can be used in an above-floor cleaning mode. The suction wand has a first section which comprises the handle, a second section, and a third section which comprises a suction nozzle. The first section is movable relative to the second section between floor cleaning and above-floor cleaning positions. The third section is extendable and retractable relative to the second section. The suction wand has a linkage which is configured to couple movement of the first section towards one of said positions, and extension or retraction of the third section.

Abstract: A head (200) for a vacuum cleaning device includes a central airflow conduit (255), first and second flexible tubular appendage (211, 212), and a cross member (240). Each tubular appendage includes an internal channel (220) connected to a surface channel (222) via a plurality of ingress vents (221). A cross member (240) structurally connects the first and second flexible tubular appendages such that a cross-connecting airflow channel provides airflow from the first and second tubular appendages to the central airflow conduit. The first and second flexible appendage are attached at an apex (215) to form an A-shaped structure with the cross member.

Abstract: A robot cleaner includes a body to travel on a floor; an obstacle sensing unit to sense an obstacle approaching the body; an auxiliary cleaning unit pivotably mounted to a bottom of the body, to be extendable and retractable; and a control unit to control extension or retraction of the auxiliary cleaning unit based on a pivot angle formed by the auxiliary cleaning unit with respect to a travel direction of the body when the obstacle is sensed.