Abstract: A bracket is provided for an adjustable bed base that distributes the load of an actuator across a moveable panel of the adjustable bed. The bracket is coupled to a moveable panel of the adjustable bed, and has a width that is greater than one-third the width of the moveable panel.

Abstract: In one example, this disclosure describes a method including receiving, at a central controller of an air mattress system, a plurality of air pressure value, determining a plurality of average values using the plurality of the received air pressure values, calculating a difference value between a first one of the plurality of average values and a second one of the plurality of average values, comparing the difference value to a threshold value, determining, based on the comparison, whether a user of the air mattress system moved.

Abstract: A capsule pod sleeping chamber with a ceiling and walls adjacent to the ceiling sealing an interior space to prevent a mixture of air between the interior space and a communal space exterior to the portable enclosure. The capsule pod sleeping chamber has first duct to route supply air into the interior space from a first area that is separated from the communal space and a second duct to route exhaust air out from the interior space to a second area separated from the communal space. Lastly, the capsule pod sleeping chamber has a plurality of apertures located in at least one wall of the plurality of walls that include the first aperture opening into the first duct and the second aperture opening into the second duct.

Abstract: An infant holster to carry an infant on a portion of a body of a user in a water environment, the infant holster including a main body to brace the infant against at least a portion of the body of the user, the main body including a mesh pouch disposed on at least a center portion of the main body to permit water to flow in and out of the main body, and a top flap disposed along at least a portion of an edge of the main body to receive a head of the infant thereupon, and a plurality of shoulder straps disposed along at least a portion of a top edge of the top flap to suspend the main body in response to wearing the plurality of shoulder straps on shoulders of the user.

Abstract: A carrying device has a receptacle member for receiving a baby or infant and a holding harness system with a hip strap for fastening the receptacle member to a person. The receptacle member has a central part for support and which is connected to the hip strap at a first connection point. The central part from an upper region narrows in the direction toward the hip strap, and, in the upper region, a first and second widening elements are connected to the central part. The first widening element extends to a second connection point to the hip strap, the second connection point being able to be adapted by displacing the first widening element along the hip strap. The second widening element extends to a third connection point to the hip strap, the third connection point being able to be adapted by displacing the second widening element along the hip strap.

Abstract: Systems and methods directed to shelving systems include a frame and one or more translatable shelves. The shelves are supported on rails and are horizontally translatable from a rearward position to a forward position. When adjacent shelves are respectively most rearward and most forward, certain shelf and frame structural cooperation enhance shelf access and shelf removability. Provided a single shelving kit, certain shelf configuration may be customized for particular end uses.

Abstract: A mounting assembly (150) for supporting objects, the mounting assembly (150) comprising: at least two adjacent mounting panels (100), each of the mounting panels (100) having a first front surface (102), a second rear surface (104) and a peripheral edge extending between the first front surface (102) and the second rear surface (104); at least one recess (106) provided by the peripheral edge of each of the mounting panels (100), the at least one recess (106) of each of the mounting panels extending from the first front surface (102) towards the second rear surface (104); at least one aperture (108) in the first front surface (102) of each of the mounting panels (100); at least one key (114); and at least one mounting support (326) receivable in the at least one aperture (108) of either of the mounting panels (100), the at least one mounting support (326) configured to support one or more objects.

Abstract: A container includes a plurality of panels connected together at fold lines configured for extending at least partially around an interior space, where the plurality of panels includes a shelf panel defining at least one shelf flap, a first side panel, a back panel, and a second side panel. The container includes a support panel defining at least one shelf support flap. The shelf support flap is operatively connected the shelf flap of the shelf panel, and is configured to move between a first position and a second position when the shelf flap of the shelf panel is folded. A blank for a container includes a plurality of panels connected together at fold lines configured to be folded at least partially around an interior space, including a back panel. The blank includes a support panel. The support panel is connected to the back panel along a break line.

Abstract: A merchandiser for storing a product for purchase by a customer is disclosed. The merchandiser includes a housing defining a cavity; a door coupled to the housing; a platform located in the cavity for holding the product; a load sensor structured to determine a weight of the product; and a controller coupled to the load sensor. The controller is structured to unlock the door based on a validation of payment information of the customer, and determine a weight of product removed during a transaction for the product based on a value regarding the weight of the product removed during the transaction being substantially constant for a preset amount of time.

Abstract: A spline installation device for use with a spline/rail type frame to assemble the splines to the rails. The device including a base that defines a platform for receiving a frame subassembly; and a plurality of linkages that are disposed about the platform and coupled to the base. Each linkage is configured to move between a first position in which a fence bearing surface thereof is at an angle other than 90 degrees relative to the platform and a second position in which the fence bearing surface is set at an at least substantially 90 degree angle relative to the platform for locking and holding the frame subassembly in place. The linkages further being configured to receive a spline instillation tool for locking the splines in place relative to the rails.

Abstract: A rectangular bed pillow has a longitudinal upper border having a proximal end and a distal end and a longitudinal lower border parallel to the longitudinal upper border. A first side border is connected to the proximal ends of the upper border and the lower border. A second side border is connected to the distal ends of the upper border and the lower border. A longitudinal partition is disposed parallel to the upper border and the lower border extending between the first and second side borders, forming an upper portion and a lower portion of the pillow. A first quantity of filling material fills the upper portion of the pillow and a second quantity of filling material fills the lower portion of the pillow, so the upper portion of the pillow has a first thickness and the lower portion of the pillow has a second thickness.

Abstract: A drinking container configurable between a drinking configuration and a whistling configuration. The drinking container comprise a main portion defining a liquid receiving cavity and a whistling portion positioned below the main portion and operatively connected thereto. The whistling portion comprises a whistle and is translatable relative to the main portion to configure the drinking container between the drinking configuration and the whistling configuration. When the drinking container is configured in the drinking configuration, a section of the liquid receiving cavity is sealed and prevents fluid communication between the liquid receiving cavity and the whistle while allowing the liquid receiving cavity to hold a liquid therein When the drinking container is configured in the whistling configuration, the section of the liquid receiving cavity is unsealed and allows fluid communication between the liquid receiving cavity and the whistle.

Abstract: A feeding bottle assembly having a flexible bottle defining a main chamber having a flexible peripheral and a divider member cooperating with the flexible bottle open top and having an opening extending therethrough. A raised lid attached to the open top retaining the divider member therebetween, the raised lid defining an auxiliary chamber with an having an outlet. An elongate liquid pickup tube having a proximate end passes through and sealingly connected to the divider member opening and extending above the divider member to define an auxiliary chamber, and extending below the divider into the main chamber. A nipple is mounted in a raised lid outlet, so that a liquid placed in the main chamber can be transferred to the auxiliary chamber through the pickup tube by squeezing the flexible bottle peripheral wall. The liquid is subsequently consumed by a user drinking from the nipple through a nipple outlet.

Abstract: This invention, the tea filter straw, is a slender hollow shaped straw design with one end closed off and filter holes at this closed end directly built into the tea filter straw design. This invention allows for instant tea to be made not from a substitute derivative tea powder, but from any type, brand, and combination of authentic tea leaves. Any form of tea leaves is added to a liquid, most likely water, and after shaking the drinking container for a desired amount of time, the tea flavor rapidly diffuses throughout the container, causing the liquid to taste like the tea leaves have been brewed to completion. Once this takes place, the tea filter straw is inserted into the drinking container to drink the tea. The filter holes are small enough to not allow tea leaves and particulate to enter the tea filter straw, just the tea liquid. The straw and filter are one continuous piece, meaning the filter holes are directly built into the straw.

Abstract: A bottle holder comprising a first bottle holder portion having a diverging sidewall defining a first cavity for receiving at least a portion of a bottle, the first opening being open toward a first direction, and a second bottle holder portion having a second diverging sidewall having a different shape than the first diverging sidewall, the second diverging sidewall defining a second cavity for receiving at least a portion of a bottle, the second opening being open toward a second direction.

Abstract: A two-piece adjustable width over-the-door hanger assembly includes (i) an L-shaped stationary member having a mounting leg positionable on the top edge of a door and a depending leg, and (ii) a generally L-shaped locking member having a supporting leg and a generally planar engagement leg portion terminating in one or more hooks is dimensioned to pass at a right angle through one of a plurality of transverse slots in a longitudinal central opening in a distal portion of the mounting leg to position the engagement leg proximate to the surface of the door and to bring the supporting leg into contact with the horizontal mounting leg over the door. The engagement leg is configured and dimensioned for rotation when positioned normal to the longitudinal opening to permit a relatively wider proximal portion to pass in sliding engagement through one of the transverse slots.

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus (1) for preparing foodstuffs accommodated in a vessel (2), the apparatus including a steam-generating unit arranged in a housing (3) and intended for generating steam, a steam-feeding unit (4) connected to the steam-generating unit in a steam-conducting manner via a steam-supply line and having a steam probe (6) containing at least one steam-discharging opening, and a linear drive having a drive train (17) with an electric motor (18) and by means of which a carriage (10), which carries the steam-feeding unit (4) or a vessel holder (7), is adjusted in translatory fashion relative to the housing (3), wherein an overload clutch (28) is integrated in the drive train (17), between the electric motor (18) and a belt drive (13), in the form of a toothed belt drive, for adjusting the carriage (10).

Abstract: A pressure fryer includes a cooking well having a conical bottom and a substantially vertical sidewall extending upwardly from the conical bottom. A series of vertical fins is mounted to the sidewall. The vertical fins are spaced from one another and a series of undulating fins are mounted between the vertical fins. A heat shield surrounds the cooking well and vertical and undulating fins. The heat shield has an upper wall extending to the cooking well and an outer cover that covers the heat shield and defines an exhaust gas chamber between the outer cover and the heat shield. The fryer includes a multi-shelf rack system and a lift operably connected to the multi-shelf rack system.

Abstract: A sous vide device (100) including an outer housing (104) within which there is located a heated tube (448) surrounding inner tubular wall (311), with the inner tubular wall (311) providing a first duct (461), and a second duct (462) being provided between the inner tubular wall and outer tubular wall with the first duct (461) and second duct (462) co-operating to provide a fluid flow path extending from an inlet (107) to an outlet (106), with vanes (450) being attached to the inner tubular wall (311) so as to be rotatably driven thereby to cause the liquid to pass along the fluid flow path.

Abstract: An electric kettle may include a body made of a metal material, having a vertically open cylindrical shape, and including an outer body forming an outer appearance and an inner body disposed inside of the outer body, an upper body mounted on an upper end of the body and extending upward along the upper end of the body, a lid coupled to the upper body to open and close an open upper surface of the body, a spout that protrudes from a first side of the upper body to pour fluid, such as water, a handle connected to a second side of the upper body facing the spout, a heating module provided inside of the body to heat fluid contained in the inner body, and a base on which a lower surface of the body may be seated and that supplies power to the heating module in a state in which the body is seated.

Abstract: An electric kettle may include a body formed by an outer body and an inner body having a cylindrical shape and an open upper surface and an open lower surface, a heat insulation space being formed between the outer body and the inner body, a lid configured to open or close the open upper surface of the body, a heating module configured to partition an inside of the inner body vertically and heat fluid, such as water inside of the inner body, a mounting portion which is formed on an inner surface of the inner body and on which the heating module is mounted, and a base on which a lower surface of the body is seated and which transfers power applied from outside to the heating module when the body is seated. The heating module may include a heating plate inserted through the open lower surface of the inner body and coupled to the mounting portion to form a bottom surface of the inner body, and a heater provided on a lower surface of the heating plate to generate heat.

Abstract: An electric kettle may include a body made of a metal material and configured to form a space in which fluid, such as water is contained, a heating module provided in the body to heat the space, a handle mounted to protrude from an outer surface of the body, a handle cover made of a metal material and configured to form a protruding upper surface of the handle, and a handle printed circuit board (PCB) provided inside of the handle and including a touch sensor in close contact with a rear surface of the handle cover to sense a touch operation of the handle cover. An operation of the heating module may be controlled by the handle PCB.

Abstract: An electric kettle may include a body configured to form a space in which liquid, such as water may be contained, a handle that protrudes from an outer surface of the body, a heating module provided inside of the body to heat liquid inside of the body, an operation portion provided in the handle to operate so as to control an operation of the heating module, and a main printed circuit board (PCB) provided inside of the handle to control the operation of the heating module according to an operation of the operation portion. The body may have a double wall structure including two walls spaced apart from each other, and an electric wire that connects the main PCB and the heating module may be guided from the handle to the heating module through a space between the two walls.

Abstract: An electric kettle may include a body formed in a cylindrical shape having an open upper surface and an open lower surface, the body defining a space in which fluid, such as water may be contained, an upper body mounted on an upper end of the body and communicating with the open upper surface of the body, a lid seated on the upper body to open and close the open upper surface of the body, a heating module inserted and mounted through the open lower surface of the body to partition an inside of the body vertically and heat fluid inside of the body, and a base on which the lower surface of the body is seated and which transfers power applied from outside to the heating module when the body is seated. The body may include an outer body forming an outer surface and an inner body forming an inner surface. The heating module may be mounted on the inner surface of the inner body.

Abstract: An electric kettle may include a body made of stainless steel and having a cylindrical shape with an open upper surface and an open lower surface, a heating module configured to form a bottom of a space in which fluid, such as water is contained inside of the body and heat the fluid, a handle that protrudes from an upper portion of an outer surface of the body, and a base configured to support the body at a lower side and supply power to the heating module in a state in which the body is seated. The body may include an outer body configured to form the outer surface of the body, an inner body connected to the outer body inside of the outer body and configured to form a space in which fluid is contained, a heat insulation space between the outer body and the inner body, and at least one body hole opened in the lower surface of the body and configured to communicate with the heat insulation space.

Abstract: An electric kettle may include a body configured to form a space in which fluid, such as water is contained, a heating module provided inside of the body to heat fluid, and a base on which a lower surface of the body is seated and which supplies power to the heating module in a state in which the body is seated. The base may include a connector which is exposed through a side surface of the base and to which a power cable for receiving external power may be connected, and a connector mounting portion formed along a circumference of the connector and protruding further outward than a side surface of the base and a front surface of the connector so as to block fluid or foreign matter from flowing into the connector.

Abstract: An electric kettle may include a body made of a metal material, formed by an outer body and an inner body having a cylindrical shape with an open upper surface and an open lower surface, a heat insulation space being formed between the outer body and the inner body, a heating module configured to form a bottom of a space in which fluid, such as water may be contained inside of the body and heat the fluid, a mounting port that passes through the outer body and the inner body, a window made of a transparent material and mounted on the mounting port to allow an inside of the body to be viewed therethrough, and a gasket disposed along a circumference of the window to seal a gap between the inner body and the window. The window may be doubly sealed in contact with the outer body and the gasket.

Abstract: A pour-over coffee dripper is presented. The dripper includes a container having a first opening and a second opening of different sizes and a sidewall extending between the first opening and the second opening. Ridges are formed on an inside surface of the sidewall extending in straight lines between the first opening and the second opening.

Abstract: An apparatus for preparing a liquid includes a vessel including a top opening, the vessel able to hold a liquid; a shaft extending into the vessel; a basket coupled to the shaft, the basket having a cavity; and a motorized actuator assembly. The shaft is coupled to the motorized actuator assembly. The motorized actuator assembly vertically moves the shaft to move the basket. Moreover solid ingredients can be disposed in the basket to brew the beverage. The solid ingredient can include coffee.

Abstract: An adjustable brew head linkage includes a brew head linkage element, a handle linkage element, and an adjusting element between the brew head linkage element and the handle linkage element to smoothly increase and decrease the distance between the brew head linkage element and the handle linkage element to alter the size of a corresponding brew chamber to accommodate various brew pods. The brew head linkage element and/or handle linkage element may include a threaded portion to engage the adjusting element. Turning the adjusting element causes deflection. Threaded portions may have opposite handedness or different pitches. A secondary brew head linkage locking element provides friction to lock the adjusting element in place. The adjusting element increases and decreases the distance between the head linkage and the handle linkage in increments smaller than 0.178 millimeters ( 7/1000 inches).

Abstract: It is disclosed a method and system for recognizing coffee capsules used by a capsule coffee machine, wherein a vibration sensor is arranged within the capsule coffee machine to detect vibrations of a machine component (e.g. the pump, or the capsule holder, or the hydraulic circuit connecting the pump with the capsule holder) rigidly connected with the coffee capsule fitted in the machine during the brewing of a coffee beverage. As the brewing is started, the vibration sensor detects the vibrations to which the machine component (and all the other machine components rigidly connected thereto during the brewing, including the variable-mass coffee capsule) is subjected, and generates a vibration signal corresponding thereto. The vibration signal is then processed for determining at least one parameter thereof. The coffee capsule is then recognized based on the value of the determined parameter(s).

Abstract: A method of brewing coffee includes the following steps:—requesting a user to select a coffee-based beverage on an input device coupled to a coffee brewing apparatus; selecting a suitable water recipe from a database comprising a plurality of water recipes suited for brewing coffee, wherein the selected water recipe is suited to the selected coffee-based beverage, wherein the water recipe defines a set mineral concentration of brewing water to be prepared; requesting a water preparation unit to prepare a brewing water based on the water recipe, wherein the water preparation unit is adapted to mineralize the brewing water according to the set mineral concentration of the water recipe; preparing brewing water based on the water recipe; and brewing the coffee-based beverage with the brewing water prepared according to the water recipe.

Abstract: A fill and drain tube apparatus may have a drain plate with drain plate holes therethrough and at least one support bracket coupled to its lower surface for suspending the drain plate over the bottom cooking surface of a cooking utensil. A user may place food on the drain plate to allow liquids to fall through the drain plate holes to the bottom cooking surface of the cooking utensil. A drain tube having drain holes near its bottom end may extend perpendicularly through an opening in the drain plate. A user may pour liquid through the drain tube and onto the bottom cooking surface without the liquid contacting the food. The liquid may flow through the drain holes. The user may also extract liquid from the cooking utensil through the drain tube, using a ladle, or the like, without removing the food or moving or tipping the cooking utensil.

Abstract: A wok device for full-automatic cooking machines comprises a wok (10), a wok heating device (11), a wok rotating device (12), a wok working position controlling device (13) and a wok moving control device (14); the wok heating device (11) is adapted for heating the wok (10); the wok rotating device (12) controls the wok (10) to rotate around a central axis of the wok (10); the wok working position controlling device (13) is adapted for fixing the wok (10) on the wok moving control device (14) and controlling the wok (10) to turn to reach a corresponding working position for corresponding operation; the wok moving control device (14) controls the wok working position controlling device (13) to move directionally in the cooking machine so as to drive the wok (10) to move directionally in the cooking machine. A full-automatic cooking machine comprises the wok device.

Abstract: A loading and/or unloading station of at least one cooking device with a plurality of insertion levels defining insertion heights for food in at least one cooking chamber, the at least one insertion and/or food carrier which can be loaded with at least one food can be placed at each insertion height, the loading and/or unloading station including a sensing device for determining the loading of the cooking chamber, which has at least one camera device for recording images which are evaluated or can be evaluated in a data processing device.

Abstract: An ingredient feeding, cooking and heating system comprises a cooking cavity (100) formed by a hollow shell in a sealed manner and main cooking equipment arranged in the cooking cavity (100), the main cooking equipment comprises a wok device and an ingredient feeding device (2), a cooking area for accommodating the wok device is arranged at a middle portion of the interior of the cooking cavity (100), a feeding area for accommodating the ingredient feeding device (2) is arranged at an upper portion of the interior of the cooking cavity (100) and above the cooking area; the wok device comprises a wok (1), a furnace body device (13) adapted for bearing and heating the wok (1), and a wok rotating device (14) adapted for controlling the wok (1) to rotate. A full-closed cooking machine comprises the ingredient feeding, cooking and heating system.

Abstract: A Method and Apparatus for Multi-Fuel Grill have been disclosed. In one version an attached fire box holds fuel.

Abstract: An Apparatus for cooking food including: a plate configured to be subjected to heating by a heat source, wherein the plate includes an upper surface for transmitting heat to a food to be cooked; a lid which can be reversibly coupled to the plate, wherein the lid, together with the upper surface, defines a cooking compartment; and a grill having a first and a second surfaces for supporting the food to be cooked opposite to each other, said grill being capable of being coupled inside the compartment between a first cooking configuration wherein the second supporting surface is spaced from the upper surface and a second cooking configuration wherein the first supporting surface is secured to the upper surface.

Abstract: Embodiments of a handle for a barbeque grill cover are disclosed. The handle may have a central portion adapted to be mounted to a surface of the cover that has a width approximately equal to a width of the front surface of the cover. The handle has first and second end portions extending from respective first and second ends of the central portion beyond respective first and second side peripheries and below a bottom periphery of the front surface of the cover to provide first and second gripping surfaces that are beyond the respective side peripheries and below the bottom periphery of the front surface of the cover in order to protect a user from exposure to from heat. flame, or grease spatter from the cooking surface. The handle may be provided integral to the cover or may be provided as a retrofit handle for attachment to an existing handle.

Abstract: The present invention relates to apparatus and methods for assembling food products. More particularly, the invention relates to apparatus and methods for associating foodstuff and liquid with a base. Foodstuff may include food items such as meats, vegetables, cheeses, amongst others. Liquids include those food items that have a low viscosities (e.g. sauces, dressings, oils), high viscosities (e.g. peanut butter, frosting), and anything in between. A base can be anything on which foodstuff or liquid may be associated (e.g. bread, cake, cookies, pizza dough, a bowl in which to place foodstuff).

Abstract: A blender system with a shearing blade assembly is shown and described. The blender system may include a container and a shear blending assembly attached thereto. The shear blending assembly may include a cutting blade, a shearing blade, a shear mechanism, and bearings operably coupled with a blending base. The shearing blade may force foodstuff through apertures of the shearing mechanism. The foodstuff may be drawn through a cut path of the cutting blade. The cutting blade may cut the foodstuff.

Abstract: A device is described for breaking an egg and separating an egg white from the yolk of the egg. The device includes a support base and a chute coupled to the support base. The chute has front end, a rear end, an enclosed section at the front end, and an open section at the rear end. An egg separation assembly is coupled to the enclosed section of the chute. The egg separation assembly has a curved panel and at least two vents proximate the curved panel. The device includes a breaker bar that spans across the chute and this positioned in a rearward direction relative to the egg separation assembly. The breaker bar is configured to crack a shell of the egg to release the yolk and the egg white onto the chute.

Abstract: The purpose of this patent application is to obtain a patent on the Roundabout Cutting Board. The main purpose for this invention is to benefit anyone who uses a cutting board to chop round vegetables/fruits. The recessed and grooved pockets act like a stabilization tool for the round side of fruits and vegetables to prevent it from slipping and cutting a finger. The intended audience is for cooks, home chefs and professional chefs at any cooking level. A huge audience will also be kid chefs to help them prevent cutting themselves. Moms will love this invention as it provides a safer cutting surface for their young chefs.

Abstract: A cutting board apparatus is provided. The cutting board apparatus assists users with disabilities that would impede their ability to slice cutting articles. Additionally, the cutting board apparatus provides a safe cutting platform for new and inexperienced users. The cutting board apparatus contains a cutting board base, at least one hinge, and at least one cutting article holder. Each of the cutting article holders is hingedly connected adjacent to the cutting board base through one of the at least one hinge. The user can place a cutting article along the cutting board base. The user can then rotate the cutting article holder adjacent to the cutting article, where the cutting article holder will secure the cutting article in place atop the base. The user can then use any type of cutting implement to perform slicing operations without having their assist hand close to the cutting article.

Abstract: Methods, systems and apparatus for determining product use by acoustically sensing actuations of product dispensers to determine how much product remains, and, optionally, alert a provider when low product states exist

Abstract: A method and apparatus for dispensing toilet paper is disclosed. A sliding toilet paper holder includes a toilet paper holder configured to carry and dispense a roll of toilet paper. A slide assembly is coupled to the toilet paper holder and is attachable to a support structure adjacent to a toilet. The slide assembly operable between a stowed position and an extended position to selectively extend and retract the toilet paper holder. The apparatus and method permits a user to more readily access and dispense a desired quantity of toilet paper while seated on a toilet and to stow the toilet paper carried on the toilet paper holder when not needed. A spare tissue spindle may also be carried by the slide assembly.

Abstract: A nail lamp station includes a base lamp assembly and a handheld nail care tool for providing an additional nail care function. The base lamp assembly includes a station housing having a light cavity capable of receiving multiple fingernails therewithin, and a main light source supported within the light cavity for drying nail polishes on the fingernails at the same time within the light cavity. The handheld nail care tool includes a detachable lamp pen detachably coupled at the station housing, wherein the detachable lamp pen includes an elongated pen body and a point light source provided at a light end of the pen body for drying the nail polish on one single particular fingernail.

Abstract: In general, the present disclosure is directed to a hand-held surface cleaning device that includes a relatively compact form-factor to allow users to store the same in a nearby location (e.g., in a drawer, in an associated charging dock, on a table top) for easy access to perform relatively small cleaning tasks that would otherwise require retrieving a full-size vacuum from storage. A hand-held surface cleaning device consistent with aspects of the present disclosure includes a body (or body portion) with a motor, power source and dust cup disposed therein. The body portion also functions as a handgrip to allow the hand-held surface cleaning device to be operated by one hand, for example.

Abstract: Provided are a dust cup and a handheld vacuum cleaner, which includes a cyclone filter is provided within the dust cup; a filter component is arranged within the cyclone filter; a dust cup base cover is provided at the bottom of the dust cup; an opening is provided on the dust cup base cover; and the filter component is capable of being directly mounted or removed at the bottom of a dust cup via the opening.

Abstract: Disclosed herein area robot, a dust collection device, and a dust collection method. The robot includes a first moving mechanism, a second moving mechanism, a dust collection part, and a dust collection part moving mechanism. The first moving mechanism is disposed on a base body, and moves a workpiece to be cut in a first axis direction. The second moving mechanism is supported on the base body via support portions, and moves a cutting body in a second axis direction orthogonal to the first axis direction. The dust collection part is disposed to face the cutting body, and collects cutting chips generated by the cutting of the workpiece to be cut using the cutting body. The dust collection part moving mechanism moves the dust collection part between a first position close to the workpiece to be cut and a second position remote from the workpiece to be cut.