Abstract: A feeder device configured for mounting on a shelf for feeding successive products (p) to a front of the shelf. The device comprises an elongated guide member (10) which is configured for extending longitudinally backwards from the front of the shelf when the device is mounted. A sled (30) is slidably arranged at the guide member (10) such that the sled can slide along the length of the elongated guide member, and configured for engaging a backmost product of the successive products (P) for pushing the products towards the front of the shelf. The feeder device also comprises means (35) for urging the sled (30) along the guide member (10) towards a front end of said guide member. Indication means are arranged to indicate that the sled (30) has reached a certain position along the guide member (10).

Abstract: An ice-cream display cabinet for storing and displaying bulk ice-cream in tubs includes a technical counter and a refrigerable display cabinet arranged above the technical counter. The refrigerable display cabinet extends in a vertical direction perpendicular to the horizontal floor and houses ice-cream tubs arranged on planes parallel and spaced from each other along the vertical direction in the inner compartment of the display cabinet. The ice-cream tubs are removable from the inner compartment to reach the extracted configuration in which they are supported cantilevered by the refrigerable display cabinet. An ice-cream drawer is suitable for being inserted and extracted from the ice-cream display cabinet and comprises a refrigerable element made at least partially in a heat-storing material.

Abstract: A merchandise dispensing apparatus for deterring theft has at least one merchandise support module which includes a covering defining an interior space within the module. A support member and a dispensing member are mounted to the module, the dispensing member being mounted adjacent to the support member. A lockout device is also mounted to each module and connected to the dispensing member. The lockout device includes a housing with a user input member accessible from outside the housing. The user input member communicates with the dispensing member. A controller, which includes a memory and a processor, electrically communicates with the user input member. A sensor electrically communicates with the controller and senses the dispensing of an associated packaged item mounted on the support member. A signaling device electrically communicates with the controller to provide a notification upon the dispensing of the associated packaged item.

Abstract: A process to produce displays from alveolar or cell plates of synthetic of thermoplastic synthetic polymers and/or copolymers is provided. The process may include: a) arranging an alveolar or cell plate on a table of a cutting device; b) establishing reference points; c) recognizing the positions of the reference points taking their location as correlation; d) performing a plurality of carvings on the plate taking the reference points into account, where the carvings are defined by the design of the display to be manufactured, and wherein said carvings are executed according to steps disclosed herein, where the resulting cuts, slits and recesses allow separating portions, to fold by forming closed or open corners, insert portions without locking, insert portions by locking with swinging fins, and combinations thereof; and e) assembling the display to result in a self-supporting structure of a display.

Abstract: Various embodiments for a food display that includes a friction hinge capable of retaining and adjusting a panel without a locking mechanism that requires attachments or detachments are disclosed. The food display can include food display posts and a friction hinge attached to at least one of the food display posts. A panel can be coupled to the friction hinge to act as a sneeze or breath guard, where the panel is capable of rotating about the friction hinge when a predetermined amount of force is applied to the panel.

Abstract: In some embodiments, apparatuses and methods are provided herein useful to quickly and accurately determine a height for mounting shelves to a shelving unit. More specifically, a visual indication of a correct mounting height for the shelves is provided to aid in assembly and subsequent inspection of the shelving unit. Pursuant to this, light sources are mounted adjacent to mounting structures of the shelving unit and are configured to selectively illuminate next to mounting structures intended to have a shelf mounted thereto.

Abstract: Systems and kits for assembling and/or modifying a blanket-based structure are disclosed. An exemplary system includes an enclosure element having one or more attachment mechanisms fixedly attached to the enclosure element and configured to detachably associate with one or more environmental structures. The exemplary system additionally includes a plurality of connection features, a plurality of complementary connection, and a plurality of eyelets disposed along the perimeter of the enclosure element. The exemplary system additionally includes one or more weights selectively attachable to the enclosure element at one or more of: the attachment mechanisms, the plurality of connection features, the plurality of complementary connection features, the plurality of eyelets, or combinations thereof.

Abstract: A fitted sheet (800) includes a first side margin (106) and the second side margin (107) folded about a first fold line (104) and a second fold line (105), respectively, toward a central panel (108) such that sides of the first side margin and the second side margin are separated by a separation (208). A first edge (209) and a second edge (211) occur where the first side margin and the central panel abut, while a third edge (210) and a fourth edge (212) occur where the second side margin and the central panel abut. The first edge includes a first seam (405), while the second edge includes a second seam (406). The third edge includes a third seam (407), while the fourth edge includes a fourth seam (408). Each seam is applied by a different sewing operation. At least two seams are different in color.

Abstract: Aspects of the invention include an improved, adaptable sleeve for attaching at least one handle which can accommodate a range of containers of varying shape, size or material compositions. In certain embodiments, the sleeve has one or more protrusions having ergonomic features to assist holding the container upon which the sleeve is installed. In certain embodiments the sleeve is comprised of an elastomer material. In certain embodiments the sleeve is comprised of an expandable, corrugated sleeve wall to receive, conform and adapt to a range of containers. In certain embodiments the sleeve provides improved grasping and control functionality for infants, and users with limited grasping capabilities due to youth, injury or other impairments or restrictions. Accordingly, in certain embodiments the sleeve is silicone with the protruding elements configured to function both as a grasping and control aid for the container and a safe teething chew accessory for infants.

Abstract: A beverage holder is provided. The beverage holder may include a container having a first outer wall and a second inner wall and a sealed vacuum cavity formed between the first outer wall and second inner wall. The beverage holder may also include a fastening seal having an engagement portion configured to removably engage the container and a retention portion configured to engage a beverage container.

Abstract: A method for donning/removing a compression stocking includes: providing a compression stocking, the compression stocking includes: a tubular compression stocking covers at least an ankle and has lateral sides, and a pair of tubular tunnels, each tunnel has a length, a diameter, and a longitudinal axis, the length is greater than the diameter, one tunnel of the pair affixed to each lateral side, the longitudinal axis of each tunnel is generally horizontal and parallel to the longitudinal axis of the other tunnel; providing a device for donning/removing a compression stocking comprises: a pair of vertical braces, and a pair of horizontally projecting prongs disposed between the pair of braces; inserting the prongs into the tunnels; inserting the foot into the stocking; and donning or removing the stocking by moving the braces as required.

Abstract: A putting-on aid for support stockings, including a carrier element that is capable of at least partly encompassing a body part. The putting-on aid includes at least one motor which is designed to bring the carrier element or parts thereof into motion, wherein the motion is capable of at least assisting a rolling-off and rolling-up of a support stocking.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a storage unit (250) and a secure delivery system (200) that uses such a storage unit. The storage unit (250) includes a plurality of compartments (254, 256) including at least one refrigerated compartment (256), wherein each refrigerated compartment (256) is associated with a thermostat and a cooling device. The storage unit (250) also includes a corresponding plurality of scales (258, 260), each compartment being associated with a scale, a communications module (262) for coupling to a communications network (205), at least one lid (820) for accessing the compartments (254, 256), and a lock adapted to secure each lid (820) in a closed position. The storage unit (250) further includes a control panel (810) for controlling the lock, wherein the control panel (810) has a user interface for receiving input from a user, and a power source for supplying power to the cooling device and the control panel.

Abstract: A juicing bag comprises an outer bag, an inner filter bag and a sealing strip. The outer bag includes a juice outlet associated with the bottom end of the outer bag and a sealing strip associated with the top end of the outer bag. The inner filter bag can be placed in the outer bag. The sealing strip facilitates putting fruit into the juicing bag and also seals the juicing bag to prevent juice from sputtering. The juicing bag also include a leak-proof seal configured to prevent liquid from flowing out of the juicing bag before juicing begins. It also includes a diversion line configured to divert the juice to the side to prevent the juice from flushing out of the juicing bag. The juicing bag further includes hang holes and a weight hang hole to facilitate putting fruit into the juicing bag and weighing the fruit.

Abstract: An apparatus for extracting juice from food matter. The apparatus includes a liquid impermeable compartment having an outer perimeter and a food matter region contained within the outer perimeter. A deployable outlet may be formed in the liquid impermeable compartment outside of the food matter region. A corresponding system and method are also disclosed and claimed herein.

Abstract: A strawberry core removing assembly and method includes a tube having a first end, a second end and perimeter wall extending between the first and second ends. The first and second ends are open. A bulb is in fluid communication with the tube. Air is forced out of the bulb, through the tube and outwardly of the first end when the bulb is compressed. The first end is receives a tip of a strawberry such that the tube is extended through the strawberry and a core of the strawberry is retained within the tube. The bulb is configured to be compressed to eject the core from the tube.

Abstract: According to one example, a system comprises a plurality of cooking device systems that are each operable to be used in cooking a food item during a cooking process; a heat source system comprising a plurality of heat sources that are each operable to provide an amount of energy to be used to cook the food item; and a sensor operable to detect information associated with the cooking process. The system further comprises a processor operable to determine an identity of a first cooking device system and determine an identity of a first heat source. The processor is further operable to receive an indication of the detected information; determine whether there is an error in the cooking process based on the indication; and following a determination that there is an error in the cooking process, transmit an indication of the error in the cooking process.

Abstract: A method for controlling the food processor is disclosed. When the food processor is powered on, it is determined. whether the food processor generates an initiation instruction for detecting a boiling point based on external actions during a preset time period. If so, a pre-stored process is started for detecting the boiling point, to obtain a current boiling point of water inside the food processor at a current location; and the food processor is controlled to heat water inside the food processor accordingly. If not, the food processor is controlled to heat water inside the food processor based on a pre-stored boiling point in the food processor. With detecting the current boiling point after the specific initiation instruction for detecting the boiling point is detected, the food processor can avoid misjudging the boiling point to avoid the overflow of the mixture of water and food in the food processor.

Abstract: An egg mold configured to create a hard-boiled egg made of egg whites only. The mold can be made of silicone and has at least one opening configured for receiving uncooked egg whites. The opening is closed and the mold is placed in boiling water with or without a stand designed for the same. Once cooked, the at least one opening or another means is provided to remove the hard-boiled egg white egg from the mold.

Abstract: A diffuser for beverages comprising: a container, a cover, an outer diffuser body, an inner diffuser body and a diffuser cover. The container has a containment space with a main opening. The cover has a stepped assembly opening. The outer diffuser body has a cup-shaped body with a side opening. The inner diffuser body has a cup-shaped body corresponding to the outer diffuser body, and the inner diffuser body has a filtering portion with a plurality of filtering apertures and a plurality of positioning protrusions. by rotating the inner diffuser body, the positioning protrusion moves between the open end and the closed end of the rotation slot to control the filtering portion of the inner diffuser body to align with the side opening of the outer diffuser body or offset away from the side opening to connect or separate the container and the inner diffuser body.

Abstract: A capsule for producing a liquid food item includes a capsule body and two chambers for holding two substances. One chamber contains a perforation element for perforation of the capsule body. An anvil for a punch of a device into which the capsule can be inserted is provided on the perforation element.

Abstract: Disclosed are a coffee extraction system and a coffee extraction method using the same.

Abstract: The kitchenware with semi-opening top is designed in such a way, so that its cover (6) opens without being removed from the main body (1) and apply in 2(a, b), or more positions for temporary release of vapor or foam during the cooking process, turning it to be more effective. This is achieved with the metal protrusions (7,8,9,10) on the utensil's cover (6) that apply on the bases of the main body (2,3,4,5) and the cover (6) remains closed or slightly open in the first scale (b) for less evaporation or more open in the second scale (a) for more evaporation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a self-heating pouch for heating consumables and method of manufacture thereof. The self-heating pouch includes a flexible housing and a sealable cap. The flexible housing includes an internal pouch, an external pouch, and at least one frangible button. The internal pouch includes an inner surface and an outer surface. The inner surface of the internal pouch is configured to enclose the consumables. The external pouch is attached internally to the outer surface of the internal pouch. The at least one frangible button is included between the external pouch and the internal pouch. The at least one frangible button is configured to release a liquid to react with a heating agent and initiate heating of the consumables. The sealable cap is attached to top of the flexible housing and configured to dispense the consumables.

Abstract: A chef shield device including an upper clip connected a lower clip, where at least one shield is rotatably connected to a clip, and the upper and lower clips are secured to a cooking utensil. A first connector is used to connect the upper shield to the upper clip and a second connector used to connect the lower shield to the lower clip. The shield includes a frame and panel. A chef shield device including an elongated member secured to a cooking utensil, where at least one shield is secured to the elongated member. A unitary chef shield device, including a cooking utensil where at least one shield is secured to the cooking utensil.

Abstract: The present application discloses an electric baking tray compatible with alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC), which comprises a front panel, a heating film, a heat insulating device, a bottom case, a control panel, an isolation plate and a DC power supply device; wherein the bottom case is internally provided with the control panel; the DC power supply device is detachably and fixedly connected with the bottom case; the DC power supply device comprises a rechargeable battery, an inverter and a transfer switch which are electrically connected sequentially; and the transfer switch is electrically connected with the power socket and the control panel respectively. In the technical solution, the baking tray is heated more evenly and compatible with AC and DC modes.

Abstract: The problem of evenly cooking a food item so that all sides cook and brown evenly is solved by the use of a roasting platform that raises above rendered substances that can cause a steam and wetness to the surface of a food item. The roasting platform can be foldable or compressed, so that it takes up minimal storage space and can be deployed for use. Drain holes allow rendered substances to be more quickly separated from the surface of a food item. The same drain holes can be used as visual indicators when deploying the roasting platform to show when he folds of a roasting platform are sufficiently separated for maximum usable area and support for a weight placed thereon.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a waffle iron or cooking press that enables a user to cook a waffle and pancake simultaneously. This waffle iron or cooking press may include a lid and a base, where the base has a thicker profile that offers a reservoir to hold and cook the hybrid waffle-pancake. An insulated lid handle and insulated base handle are designed to enable a user to open, close, and flip the waffle iron during the cooking process. A hinge mechanism may connect the lid to the base. This mechanism keeps the lid and base attached in the closed position and when the user opens the waffle iron, but also enables the user to detach the lid from the base. The lid and base each include complementary textured cooking surfaces and flat cooking surfaces.

Abstract: Devices and methods for automating the process of making flatbread, such as roti. In some embodiments, an apparatus includes a housing, an ingredient metering assembly, a mixing bowl assembly, a mixing actuator assembly, a cooking assembly, and an electronic assembly. The housing defines an interior volume and has several access openings with corresponding lids and/or covers. The ingredient metering assembly includes a flour container assembly, a flour delivery system, a water reservoir, and an oil reservoir. The mixing bowl assembly includes two bowls and a measurement system. The mixing actuator assembly includes a mixing mount, a mixing motor, a mixing paddle assembly, and a lower motor. The cooking assembly includes two platens and an actuator assembly. The electronic assembly includes a power source, a control module, and a LCD input/output screen. All components are integrated within the housing such that the apparatus is a consumer grade countertop appliance.

Abstract: A flexible cover with a framed opening is disclosed. A rigid frame that is built into the cover's opening makes it possible to find the opening, lift the cover evenly, place the cover over the item, rotate the cover to the proper position and drop the cover in an even manner and without snagging. In addition, the frame can be made to fold so that the cover can be stowed away for storage in a controlled manner, and by folding the frame on a larger size cover it makes it easier for the user to control the covers weight because its center of gravity is held closer to the user's body until it is properly positioned and opened on top of the item to be covered.

Abstract: A grill pan for loaves of food is characterized by a food support having a plurality of apertures formed therein and a bottomless container having peripheral walls that define an area between the walls. The bottomless container is so constructed and arranged to be positioned over the plurality of apertures of the food support plate. The bottomless container has food positioned therein. Food in the bottomless container is exposed to heat, such as infrared and/or convective heat, to cook the food in the container.

Abstract: A framed cover is disclosed. A rigid tubular frame that is built into the cover's opening makes it possible to find the opening, lift the cover evenly, place the cover over the item, rotate the cover to the proper position and drop the cover in an even manner and without snagging. In addition, the tubular frame can be made to fold so that the cover can be stowed away for storage in a controlled manner, and by folding the tubular frame on a larger size cover it makes it easier for the user to control the covers weight because its center of gravity is held closer to the user's body until it is properly positioned and opened on top of the item to be covered.

Abstract: A food toasting device for selectively heating occupied toasting slots includes a housing. A plurality of walls, which are coupled to the housing, define a plurality of chambers. A plurality of slots is positioned in a top of the housing. A power module is coupled to the housing. Each of a plurality of heating elements is selectively couplable to the power module and is positioned on a respective opposing side of an associated chamber. Each of a plurality of lifts is coupled to the housing and positioned in an associated chamber. The lifts are spring loaded and are configured to operate independently. Each slot is configured to insert a food item, such as a piece of bread, into an associated chamber. The lift is configured to lower the food item into the associated chamber. The heating elements are configured to toast the food item.

Abstract: A frypan has a splattering fender detachably sitting on the pan body to blocking splattering of cooking oil or food during cooking.

Abstract: A safety shield is provided that protects persons from hot fluids used with cooking pots used for deep frying over an open flame. The safety shield construction includes an adjustable band that attaches to the outside of a cooking pot, and having an outwardly protruding surface to re-direct spilled hot fluids away from a human user standing near the cooking pot. The safety shield provides a safety zone that deflects any spilled hot fluids away from the human user. The safety shield has an overall inverted V-shape, and as an alternative embodiment can have additional somewhat vertical barriers that help to prevent any spilled cooking oil from touching the human user.

Abstract: A food processing apparatus (1) is disclosed comprising, when assembled, a collection bowl (30) comprising an alignment portion (32) on a bowl floor (31); a separation basket (40) mounted in the collection bowl and comprising a lower central aperture (41) facing the alignment portion (32); a drive unit (50) comprising a power delivery interface (51); and a food processing assembly.

Abstract: A method for controlling a food processor is disclosed. During a heating process of the food processor, a temperature in a cup of the food processor is obtained at a predefined time interval. Whenever the obtained temperature in the cup reaches a current preset temperature threshold, the food processor starts a stirring operation for a first preset time period and stops after that, until the obtained temperature in the cup is greater than an upper limit of the preset temperature threshold. The preset temperature threshold is adjusted and defined as the current preset temperature threshold every time before the food processor starts the stirring operation. A heating control device for controlling the food processor is further disclosed, with the heating control method thereof to solve a problem of a low accuracy in heating control that is caused by an unbalanced temperature in the cup of the food processor during the heating process.

Abstract: A tub receptacle and sling for bathing an infant has at least two configurations. The tub receptacle includes a first pair of fasteners positioned opposite each other near the foot end of the tub, and a second pair of fasteners positioned opposite each other closer to the head end of the tub. The sling includes an upper pair of fasteners that attach to the tub near the head end, and a lower pair of fasteners that may attached either at the first pair of fasteners or the second pair of fasteners. In a first configuration, the fasteners are attached to the tub at the first pair of receivers and an infant on the sling is fully supported by the sling. In a second configuration, the fasteners are attached to the tub at the second pair of receivers and an infant in the tub is partially supported by the sling and partially supported by the interior surface of the tub.

Abstract: A shower door assembly includes a door panel having an inner surface to face a bathing enclosure, and a base member having an upper surface positioned between an inner side and an outer side. The base member inner side is positioned between the door panel inner surface and the base member outer side. The inner side at least partially defines a recess and is shaped to receive liquid from and divert liquid back to the bathing enclosure. A base for a moveable door has a substrate defining upper and lower surfaces extending between first and second edge regions, and a first leg section extending from the substrate lower surface and offset from the first edge region. The first leg section and the first edge region of the substrate cooperate to define a liquid diverter extending longitudinally to redirect flow away from the substrate upper surface.

Abstract: A guide member for a sliding shower door assembly includes a first wall and a second wall. The second wall is offset from the first wall defining a channel therebetween. The channel is configured to receive a portion of a door panel. At least one of the first wall and the second wall includes an undulating surface defined by a plurality of protrusions and valleys.

Abstract: A main body including a top portion and a bottom portion; a battery housed in an electronical housing located on the top portion of the main body; a plurality of detachable brushes attached to the bottom portion, the plurality of detachable brushes including a circular ring of soft bristles and a circular ring of firm bristles; the plurality of detachable brushes are rotatable at different speeds and orientations via power from the battery; a glove attached to the top portion of the main body; a first reservoir for housing gel soap; a second reservoir for housing face soap, wherein the second reservoir is smaller than the first reservoir; a first inlet and a second inlet connected to the first and second reservoir respectively; and an outlet dispenser from the first and second reservoir at a center location of the bottom portion to dispense the gel soap and the face soap when a first and second button is actuated respectively.

Abstract: A separation unit for separating a web material along preformed lines of weakness. The separation unit has a width direction and includes a first roller having a rotational axis extending in the width direction and a web width extending in the width direction, and a second roller having a rotational axis extending parallel with the rotational axis of the first roller and a web width extending in the width direction. The second roller is positioned at a distance from the first roller. Each of the first and the second rollers is provided with a plurality of protrusion elements being spaced along the rotational axes and protruding perpendicular from the axes. Each of the protrusion elements has a maximum width in the width direction, a maximum radial extension from the rotational axes, an inner portion adjacent to the rotational axes, and an outer portion remote from the rotational axes.

Abstract: A system including a toilet seat, at least two or more bumpers, and two hinges. The toilet seat having an open front. Additionally, the toilet seat has a close front. The teachings herein further apply when the toilet seat is constructed from plastic, rubber, wood, composite, or from another material. The at least two or more bumpers are constructed in an inverted “U” shape with the sides protruding downward. The orientation or positioning of the at least two or more bumpers may be different in other applications.

Abstract: A blowing device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure includes a motor that includes a shaft disposed along a central axis extending in an up-down direction, an impeller fixed to the shaft, the impeller being disposed above the motor, an impeller cover that surrounds an upper side and an outer side in a radial direction of the impeller, the impeller cover including an intake port at a middle, a motor cover disposed on an outer side in a radial direction of the motor. The motor includes a rotor portion fixed to the shaft, the rotor portion including a magnet, a stator portion that opposes the magnet, and a bearing that rotatably supports the shaft with respect to the stator portion. The motor cover includes a tubular motor cover cylindrical portion that is open downwards. An inner surface of the motor cover cylindrical portion opposes the motor with a gap in between in the radial direction.

Abstract: An air blowing apparatus according to an embodiment of the disclosure includes a motor including a shaft, an impeller fixed to the shaft, an impeller cover, and a motor cover. The motor includes a rotor unit, a stator unit, and a bearing. The motor cover has a tubular shape extending in an axial direction and opened downward. The impeller includes multiple movable vanes, a lower shroud, an upper shroud, and an upper side balance correcting portion. The rotor holder includes a rotor holder cylindrical portion, a rotor holder bottom portion, and a lower side balance correcting portion which is formed in at least one of the rotor holder cylindrical portion and the rotor holder bottom portion.

Abstract: Disclosed is a robot cleaner. The robot cleaner includes a cleaner main body defining an external appearance of the robot cleaner, a fan unit mounted in the cleaner main body for generating suction force, a suction unit provided in the cleaner main body and having a suction port for suctioning air containing dust via driving of the fan unit and a first discharge port and a second discharge port for discharging the air containing the dust, a first guide member coupled to the first discharge port, a second guide member coupled to the second discharge port, and a cyclone unit for separating the dust from the air suctioned through the suction port using centrifugal force, the cyclone unit having a first communication hole for communicating with the first guide member and a second communication hole for communicating with the second guide member.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a nozzle suitable for being releasably connected to a suction source of a vacuum cleaner. The nozzle comprises a nozzle tube, a slim nozzle head, a flexible joint configured to provide a freedom of movement, a flexible conduit, a light source, and a power generation device.

Abstract: In a cyclone dust collector and a vacuum cleaning device having the same, foreign substances can be prevented from being attached on an outer circumferential surface of a grill located at an outlet part, so that an inhalation force of the vacuum cleaning device can be prevented from being lowered. Also, foreign substances collected in the cyclone dust collector can be easily removed. The vacuum cleaning device includes: a cyclone dust collector, wherein the cyclone dust collector includes: a cyclone chamber in which air introduced through an inlet part is whirled and dust is separated from the air; an outlet part disposed so that the air from which the dust is separated is discharged from the cyclone chamber; and a grill that is rotatably disposed in the outlet part.

Abstract: Apparatuses for removing collected particles from a filter and associated methods are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the apparatus includes (1) a housing having an air inlet and an air outlet and configured to form an airflow path entering the housing via the air inlet, flowing along an inner surface of the housing, and exiting the housing via the air outlet; (2) a filter positioned in the housing; (3) a propeller or impeller positioned adjacent to the filter and in the housing; (4) a driving component coupled to the propeller or impeller and configured to rotate the propeller or impeller; and (5) a plate structure positioned adjacent to the propeller or impeller and opposite to the driving component. The propeller or impeller can be configured to generate an airflow so as to facilitate collecting the particles traveling along the airflow path.

Abstract: A cleaner head for a vacuum cleaner includes: a body having a proximal end and a distal end; an agitator, an axis of rotation R1 of the agitator being substantially parallel to a longitudinal direction of the body; a motor configured to cause the agitator to rotate; and a joint configured to turnably connect a suction pipe to the body. The joint is positioned closer to the proximal end than to the distal end. The body includes a second suction channel configured to communicate with a first suction channel inside the joint, and a bulkhead configured to separate an agitator chamber and the second suction channel from each other. The second suction channel extends substantially parallel to the axis of rotation of the agitator. The bulkhead includes at least one air vent from the agitator chamber to the second suction channel.