Abstract: A children's accessory that is convertible between a highchair configuration and a stepstool. In the highchair configuration the device generally includes a first child seat supported above a floor by a highchair frame, and a second child seat configured for being removably coupled to the first child seat. The second child seat is configured such that, when detached from the highchair's first child seat, it can be used as a booster seat. In certain embodiments, the second child seat includes a base surface configured to stably support the second child seat on a separate support surface. In the stepstool configuration a support step platform is supported above the floor by the frame, and a back rail at the top of the frame provides further support for the user.

Abstract: A foldable playard includes a plurality of vertical tubes, a plurality of X-typed frames and a latching mechanism. Each vertical tube includes a bar member, a corner and a slider. The corner is affixed to top of the bar member. The slider is movably disposed on the bar member. Each of the X-typed frames is rotatably connected between two adjacent vertical tubes via the corner and the slider. The latching mechanism includes a latch body and a locking portion. The latch body includes a first end and a second end opposite to each other, and the first end being disposed on the corner of one vertical tube. The locking portion is disposed on the second end. The locking portion is adapted to engage with and disengage from one X-typed frame rotatably connected to the slider on the said vertical tube in response to motion of the latch body.

Abstract: A product pusher assembly includes a rail, a divider, and a pusher. The rail extends in a first direction and includes a first engagement mechanism. The divider extends in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction and is coupled to the rail for translation in the first direction and the second direction. The divider includes a front portion, a rear portion, and a second engagement mechanism disposed between the front portion and the rear portion. The second engagement mechanism is configured to selectively engage the first engagement mechanism during translation in the second direction.

Abstract: A system for physically securing a laptop in an open position to a display table and methods for providing the same are described. The system includes a left bracket and a right bracket physically separate from one another. The left and right brackets each include a respective bottom support substrate, rear flange, front corner brace, side brace, and one or more fasteners extending downward from the bottom support substrate. The left bracket is configured to be attached to a left portion of a lower body portion of a laptop, and the right bracket is configured to be attached to a right portion of the lower body portion of the laptop. While the left and right brackets are attached to respective portions of a lower body portion of a laptop, the fasteners extending downward from the bottom support substrates are attachable to a display table to thereby secure the laptop thereto.

Abstract: Door hardware display systems are described.

Abstract: A cable grappling assembly for lifting, dragging or otherwise manipulating a cable lying on the ground includes a handle that is elongated to a length of at least 36.0 inches to extend approximately from a user's waist to the ground when the handle is gripped. A grapple is coupled to the handle for engaging a cable lying on the ground without requiring the user to bend over. Moreover, the grapple is curved to engage the cable for lifting and dragging the cable.

Abstract: A cover for a shaped article, such as a pillow, is constructed by attaching first and second cover portions, each defined by a cover body having a peripheral edge. A first zipper portion is attached to the first cover portion and a second zipper portion is attached to second cover portion. The zipper fastener secure cover portions together, forming an interior storage pocket. One or more gussets are located along the peripheral edge of the corners of the cover portions. The gussets are formed by a first fold transverse to the peripheral edge and a second fold positioned perpendicular to the peripheral edge. The second fold creates an overlapping portion along the edge of the cover portion, which is secured to the peripheral edge.

Abstract: The present application discloses a pillow, the pillow includes a pillow body; a first raised portion disposed on a first side of the pillow body and having a first raised height so as to support a neck of a human body in a supine position; and a second raised portion disposed on a side of the pillow body and having a second raised height so as to support the neck of the human body in a lateral position; wherein the first height is less than the second height. In the present application, the first side of the pillow body is provided with raised portions with different positions, which can meet the different requirements of heights of the pillow of human body in different sleeping positions, the structure is simple, and is helpful for human head to relax and improve sleep quality.

Abstract: A dishware system may include a dishware item comprising a top and bottom surfaces and used in conjunction with a decorative inlay adhered to a bottom surface of the dishware item that upon use reveals a decorative pattern which can be seen though a top surface of the dishware item. By virtue of applying removable and interchangeable inlays, allows the user to transform the decorative appearance of dishware items.

Abstract: A drinking straw has an elongated body with a longitudinal flow channel. The user end of the body is closed and rounded for safety. A pair of lateral channels open onto the body adjacent the user end and provide fluid communication to the flow channel. The straw is injection molded, and a mold is provided which accommodates thermal expansion of a rod forming the flow channel. A pair of opposed cavity inserts form the lateral channels. To reduce bending stresses on the rod upon removal of the cavity inserts, one cavity insert is formed longer to the other. This longer cavity insert is removed prior to opening of the mold plates, and as such the straw and rod are supported against bending during this removal.

Abstract: The object of the invention is a drinking straw, which comprises a liquid channel (3) and one edge section (4), which liquid channel (3) is essentially parallel with the edge section (4). The drinking straw (1) material is sustainable, recyclable and biodegradable coated. cardboard, and in that the drinking straw (1) is formed of one essentially rectangular sheet-like piece (2) of the coated cardboard.

Abstract: The invention discloses a recycling dietary straw, this dietary straw comprising a hard rubber tube portion and a soft rubber tube portion. The hard rubber tube portion and the soft rubber tube portion are connected head to tail. The joints between 1-1 and 1-2 is sealed. The dietary straw can bend along the soft rubber tube portion to make the dietary straw in a folded state. The invention further discloses a special storage box, which can store the dietary straw. The outside wall of the dietary straw is sprayed with an anti-oxidation layer, well the anti-oxidation layer is sprayed with a photocatalyst layer. The invention adopts recyclable materials to provide a convenient, safe and reusable dietary straw.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a drinks coaster comprising a housing which is so designed that a drinking vessel can be placed thereon, and a wireless electronic communication device arranged in the housing, wherein the communication device is of such a configuration and design that a first wireless communication connection with an interface can be provided by the communication device in operation of the drinks coaster, wherein data can be transmitted at least from the communication device to the interface. In comparison the object of the present invention is to provide a drinks coaster which in a simple fashion makes it possible to also acquire and/or process information about a drinking vessel placed on the drinks coaster and/or about a drink in the drinking vessel.

Abstract: A device for organizing and/or displaying garments comprises a support body and at least three protrusions extending from the support body. The garments have a waistband, a front portion and a rear strip connecting the waistband to the front portion. The front portion and the rear strip define a crotch section. The support body defines a peripheral edge and front and rear faces. The three protrusions provide for mounting the garment thereto with the garment extending between the three protrusions along one of the front and rear faces. Two of the three protrusions receive the waistband thereon and a third protrusion receives the crotch section.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a food waste storage device for a dining table. A plurality of through holes are provided in the table top of the dining table; dish-shaped storage bucket fixing bases are provided on the lower end surfaces of the through holes; storage buckets are provided below the storage bucket fixing bases; a longitudinal partition plate is provided in each storage bucket to divide the storage bucket into two semicircular buckets; inner containers are provided in the two semicircular buckets; storage bucket upper covers are provided in the through holes; turnover covers capable of turning over symmetrically are provided on the storage bucket upper covers; and turnover shafts of the turnover covers are parallel to the partition plates.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a door for receiving and delivering orders, characterized in that it comprises a hatch which can be arranged in an open position or in a closed position, and code entering means such that the hatch opens upon entering a predetermined code.

Abstract: A drone package drop adapter has a first chute section, a second chute section, an inlet, and a shaft. The first chute section has a first ramp and a first drop. The second chute section has a second ramp, a second connector, and a second drop. The first ramp has a plurality of first openings, a first ramp top edge, and a first ramp bottom edge. The first drop has a first drop top edge and a first drop bottom edge. The second ramp has a plurality of second openings, a second ramp top edge, and a second ramp bottom edge. The second connector has a second connector top edge and a second connector bottom edge. The second drop has a second drop top edge and a second drop bottom edge.

Abstract: A system is provided including a processor, a memory, a wireless controller, and a prayer rug. The prayer rug includes a display screen, one or more pressure sensors, and one or more proximity sensors. The prayer rug may also include one or more speakers. The wireless controller is configured to change what is displayed on the display screen. The pressure sensors are configured to sense a change in pressure applied at a number of pressure points and output pressure information. The proximity sensors are configured to sense a distance away an object is from the one or more proximity sensors. The processor is configured to receive pressure information from the pressure sensors and proximity information from the proximity sensors and determine a prayer posture from the received pressure and proximity information. The processor may generate an alert if the determined prayer posture is detected as being incorrect.

Abstract: A disclosed artificial tree includes telescoping tubes in series of progressively smaller diameters nested within each other. The telescoping pole is engineered to erect in response to an erecting force. A base is configured to support the telescoping pole orthogonal to a top side of the base parallel to a floor side of the base. The base includes a release control switch for erection and for retraction of the artificial tree. An artificial helical bough encircles the telescoping pole many times. The artificial helical bough is mounted at an outside end to the base and mounted on an inside end to a smallest diameter telescoping tube. The artificial helical bough is preconfigured with an engineered spring force greater than a weight of the bough plus a weight of the telescoping pole to erect the artificial tree based on a state of the release control switch.

Abstract: A reconfigurable holiday tree is provided that includes a plurality of discs configured to receive or connect with a plurality of trunks about its circumference. The trunks may be configured to accept a plurality of leafs therewithin. The leafs may be arranged to mimic leaves of a tree and may be arranged about the circumference of the discs held by the trunks. The leafs may overlap one another.

Abstract: A stand for clamping post/rod-shaped items, comprising a housing, at least two holding elements adjoining a receiving space for receiving the pole- or rod-shaped part, a securing device, and a flexible force transmission device, wherein the holding elements are arranged so as to be angularly offset around a central axis of the receiving space and pivotable about a respective pivot axis away from the central axis in the direction of a release position and toward the central axis in the direction of a fixing position, wherein the force transmission device leads from the securing device to the holding elements, which are movably coupled with the securing device by the force transmission device, and wherein the force transmission device is pulled and/or loaded with force in a pulling direction to the securing device as a result of the movement of the securing device from a disengaged position toward an engaged position, so that the securing device counteracts or prevents a pivoting of the holding elements toward

Abstract: A hand tool for cutting and coring an avocado, and a method of using same. The hand tool comprises a pair of hand tool elements pivotally joined at one distal end thereof. Each hand tool element has an elongated configuration including a handle portion, a tool portion extending distally away from the handle portion, and a concave blade extending sidewardly and oppositally inwardly relative to one another along each tool portion. Furthermore, each hand tool element includes a cutting edge along at least one portion of each concave blade, and at least one avocado seed engaging portion located along, and protruding substantialy radially distally away from, each concave blade.

Abstract: A fully automated cooking system achieves unmanned and fully automated meal cooking through a mobile transport device, multiple cooking devices, multiple heating devices and other peripheral devices. The mobile transport device uses a circulating conveyor belt to form a cyclic travel path, along which a feeding station area, a heating station area, a discharging station area and a cleaning station area are defined. Each station area is provided with corresponding equipment, such as feeding device, heating device and cleaning device. Each cooking device includes a swivel mechanism disposed on the circulating conveyor belt, and a heating container coupled to the swivel mechanism. The heating container can stir the ingredients when heated and pour out food when cooking is complete. The heating device can be an electric heating device or a fuel gas heating device for heating the heating container to cook food, thereby achieving fully automated cooking.

Abstract: A multifunctional cooker includes a cooker body and an upper cover assembly. The upper cover assembly is provided with a heating assembly and a wind power assembly, and the multifunctional cooker is provided with a first member cooperated with the upper cover assembly. The first member is provided with an air duct, and the first member realizes sealing of the cooker body or realizes releasing of the sealing of the cooker body through a state change of the air duct. The first member is capable of releasing pressure when the pressure inside the cooker body exceeds a threshold.

Abstract: A sous vide device and method of using the same may include a body that is fully submergible in a container of water and may wirelessly communicate with an external device, e.g., to control an external heating element during sous vide cooking. Further, a sous vide device may include a rechargeable battery capable of being wirelessly recharged from a charging dock. In addition, a sous vide device may include a moisture sensor for use in changing the activation state of a heating element and/or a turbidity sensor for use in changing the activation state of a water circulator of the sous vide device.

Abstract: According to the present disclosure, when drip coffee is extracted, it may learn drip coffee recipe information of a barista to be imitated and extract the drip coffee based on the learned reference acidity and reference concentration. The extracted drip coffee may be compared with the learned reference acidity and the reference concentration and evaluated, and when the acidity and concentration of the drip coffee are matched with the reference acidity and the reference concentration, the drip coffee having the same acidity and concentration as the drip coffee may be extracted. Alternatively, when the acidity and concentration of the drip coffee are not matched with the reference acidity and the reference concentration, drip coffee having the same or/and similar acidity and concentration as or/and to the reference acidity and the reference concentration may be extracted by changing extraction conditions of the drip coffee through reinforcement learning.

Abstract: An improved French coffee press apparatus, system, and method that utilizes a locking ring to engage with a locking base that can be removed from the carafe, along with any coffee grounds. The locking ring is connected to the pressing rod, which also includes a filter system above the locking ring. The pressing rod fits through an opening in the carafe lid, and the carafe lid secures the liquid inside the carafe. The combination of the filtering system assists in the filtering and capture of any coffee grounds into the locking base for cleaning, and the locking ring assists in the removal of the locking base.

Abstract: Device and method embodiments discussed herein may be used to enhance a brewing process, extraction process, steeping process or infusing process. Such infusion processes may be used for making coffee, tea, oil, alcohol or any other suitable infused liquid where a user desires to enhance or control such a process.

Abstract: A dispenser for dispensing a selected volume of water at a specified temperature. The dispenser includes a source of water at an elevated temperature and a source of water at a lower temperature. An electronic controller determines the volume of water needed from each source in order to arrive at the selected volume and temperature. The dispenser uses a recirculation valve to circulate at least the elevated temperature water in the tank and in the outlet in order to ensure the temperature of the water is as expected throughout the system to achieve the specified temperature.

Abstract: A food station includes a base configured to support a food product, a frame coupled to the base and including a longitudinal member having a length extending in a longitudinal direction, and a heat strip module coupled to the longitudinal member. The heat strip module includes a housing, a heating element coupled to the housing, and a reflector coupled to the housing. The heat strip module is at least one of (a) selectively rotatable relative to the longitudinal member between a first orientation and a second orientation and configured to emit the energy in both the first orientation and the second orientation or (b) selectively repositionable along the length of the longitudinal member between a first position and a second position and configured to emit the energy in both the first position and the second position.

Abstract: A waffle maker having a base and a waffle mold supported by the base. The waffle mold has a first heating plate and a second heating plate, wherein the second heating plate is movable with respect to the first heating plate. A first heating element is arranged on the waffle mold for heating the first and second heating plates. The waffle maker further includes a sensor configured to detect motion in a detection area. A control unit of the waffle maker is in communication with the sensor and the first heating element, such that when the presence of a human is detected in the detection area, the control unit heats the first heating element to a predetermined pre-heat temperature.

Abstract: A computer-controlled grill can operate burners based on a set of instructions in the form of a recipe. The grill can provide notifications corresponding to steps of the recipe, to alert the user to perform the steps. The notifications can be provided at the grill, through a connected mobile device, or both. The grill adjusts gas flow to one or more burners based on the recipe steps. If the grill detects that the user has not performed required steps, the grill reduces or shuts off gas flow to the burners.

Abstract: A stoker/grill combination includes a stoker, a burner-supporting element and a burner. The stoker includes panels connected to one another to provide a cylindrical configuration and a group of assembling apertures in at least some of the panels. The burner-supporting element includes two terminal sections. The terminal sections are inserted in the group of assembling apertures to connect the burner-supporting element to the panels. The burner is supported on the terminal sections of the burner-supporting element.

Abstract: A heat source device is provided for supplying indirect heat to a cooking grill such as a charcoal grill. The heat source device includes a heat chamber body to contain a heat source remotely spaced from the grill, an access door to access the heat source, and a mounting adapter to couple the heat source device to the grill. The heat source device may be configured to couple to an existing charcoal grill, as in a retrofit arrangement in which the mounting adapter couples to an ash catcher mount of the grill. The heat source device allows a user to feed or maintain a fuel source in the heat chamber to regulate the temperature in the grill without the need to open the grill, remove the food, or remove or open the cooking surface. If the heat source is maintained, the grill may operate indefinitely.

Abstract: A barbecue grill includes a bowl, a platform, a bracket connected to the bowl, and a coupler connected to the platform and used to engage with the bracket in a detachable manner. A positioning rod is formed on the bracket, and a guiding slit is made in the coupler. The positioning rod is movable in the guiding slit. A restraining aperture is made in the bracket, and a latch is formed on the coupler and movable between an extended position and a withdrawn position. In the extended position, the latch can be inserted in the restraining aperture to engage the coupler with the bracket to keep the platform on the bowl.

Abstract: A circuit configuration is disclosed for use in an appliance includes a power switch configured to open and close a first group of electrical contacts, where the contacts while closed cause the appliance to energize upon a user initiating a use of the appliance. The circuit configuration also includes a primary timing device electrically connected to the first group of electrical contacts, the primary timing device being actuated upon energization of the appliance and the primary timing device being configured to de-energize the appliance after a first time period by opening the first group of electrical contacts. The circuit configuration also includes a secondary timing device electrically connected to the power switch by a second group of electrical contacts, where the secondary timing device is configured to de-energize the appliance after a second time period, where the second time period is set based on the first time period.

Abstract: An automatic fryer system includes a fry basket; a fryer unit having a fry vat for housing heated cooking oil and receiving the fry basket; the fryer unit including a rear wall having a fry basket hooking member located thereon for parking the fry basket; a horizontal drive system for moving the fry basket in a horizontal direction; a vertical drive system, operatively connected to the horizontal drive system, for moving the fry basket in a vertical direction; an end effector for grasping and holding the fry basket; a food product loading unit for loading food product into the fry basket; and a controller, in operational communication with the horizontal drive system; the vertical drive system, and the end effector, to control a location and an orientation of the fry basket.

Abstract: Grinding device (1) for an automatic coffee machine, comprising: a support body (2); a lower grinder (3) and an upper grinder (4) arranged coaxially with respect to an axis (X) and delimiting a gap where the grinding is performed; a motor (21) for driving at least one of said grinders (3,4) in rotation about said axis (X); an adjustment ring nut (6) for adjusting the width of said gap having means for transforming a rotation thereof about said axis (X) into a translation of at least one of said grinders in the direction of said axis (X); and a gear for driving said ring nut (6) in rotation; where said gear comprises a toothed wheel arc (7) engaging a pinion (8), and a mechanism for fixing said toothed wheel arc (7) in an adjustable position on said ring nut (6).

Abstract: A grinder includes a first tube having a first open end and a first floor with an annular recess at a perimeter thereof. First blades are coupled to the first floor and a first ring is disposed in the annular recess. A second tube has a second open end and a second floor. The second tube is configured for partial axial insertion in the first tube. Second blades are coupled to the second floor. When the second tube is inserted into the first tube, portions of the first blades are in a non-contact meshed engagement with portions of the second blades that supports relative rotation between the first and second tubes. A second ring disposed about the second tube is axially spaced from the first ring when the second tube is inserted into the first tube. The first and second rings comprise materials that are magnetically attracted to one another.

Abstract: Disclosed is an automatic dough mixer, comprising a base for placing and supporting, a body mounted on the base, a dough barrel mounted on the body as a container for dough mixing, a stirrer mounted on the body and arranged above the dough barrel for stirring flour and water in the dough barrel, a drive motor mounted on the body for driving the stirrer to rotate and stir, and an angle adjusting mechanism arranged between the base and the body for adjusting an inclination angle of the body relative to the base. The automatic dough mixer of the invention can effectively mix the flour in the dough barrel and avoid unmixed flour adhering to the dough barrel.

Abstract: A beverage container for a blender includes one or more vibrating mechanisms coupled to a bottom portion of the beverage container or integrated within one or more walls of the beverage container. After a beverage has been blended, the one or more vibrating mechanisms are activated as the beverage is being poured. Vibrations from the one or more vibrating mechanisms are mechanically transmitted to the beverage container, thereby promoting the pourability of the beverage from the beverage container, including dislodging ingredients in the beverage that became lodged or trapped in crevices of the beverage container during the prior blending process, and freeing up beverage ingredients that accumulated at the bottom of the beverage container during the prior blending process.

Abstract: A device for stacking, displaying, and serving one or more food items is disclosed. The device may include a base. The device may also include a shaft. The shaft may include at least a first end and a second end. The first end may be removably coupled with the base. The second end may be configured to connect with a removable cap. The device may also include a plurality of stacker pieces. Each stacker piece of the plurality of stacker pieces may be configured to support a food item along positions of the shaft. Each stacker piece may include a support member and a protrusion. The protrusion may have a diameter greater than the diameter of the shaft such that the protrusion is configured to surround the shaft. The support member may include at least one of a bowl, a spoke, a cake pop holder, a disk, or a plate.

Abstract: A reconfigurable water distribution system for a walk-in tub bathing installation including two or more types of discharge ports for discharging water. The system includes a single motorized pump having an input connected to a suction port of the bathing installation, and an output port delivering pressurized water. A pipe system selectively connects the pump to the two or more types of discharge ports to selectively direct the pressurized water to the different ones of the types of discharge ports. The system selectively enables the bathing installation to perform a plurality of different functions using a single pump.

Abstract: An example of a robotic cleaner, consistent with the present disclosure, may include a body, an agitator chamber defined in the body, a suction motor fluidly coupled to the agitator chamber and configured to cause air to flow into the agitator chamber, and at least one air jet assembly coupled to the body, the air jet assembly being configured to generate an air jet, the air jet being configured to urge debris toward the agitator chamber.

Abstract: An autonomous cleaner includes a body, a dust collection assembly including a dust inlet disposed interior of a perimeter of the body, a brush roll mounted adjacent the dust inlet and proximate a transparent or translucent portion of the dust inlet, a drive unit configured to move the body along a cleaning surface, a controller configured to control an autonomous operation of the drive unit, and a bumper operable to sense an impact mounted to and at least partially along the perimeter of the body. The bumper has at least one viewing window configured to allow a user to view the brush roll through the at least one viewing window and the transparent or translucent portion of the dust inlet.

Abstract: A station suctioning dust from the robot cleaner includes a docking suction port connectable to a robot cleaner, a dust container to store dust from the robot cleaner, a duct connected to the docking suction port and the dust container, a holder disposed in the dust container, and to which a dust bag is mountable, and a lever configured to hinder a connection of the holder and the duct while the dust bag is in a separated state from the holder, and the lever allows the connection of the holder and the duct while the dust bag is in a mounted state to the holder.

Abstract: A cleaner includes: a main body for separating dust from air suctioned through an opening; a suction motor generating suction force; and a suction part coupled to the opening part and having a connection pipe for guiding the air to the main body. The main body includes a suction guide coupled to one side of the connection pipe including a guide duct having a rotatable flap provided thereto. The suction guide is connected to the guide duct. A suction duct includes: a first surface, where the flap is installed; and a second surface facing the first surface. A second extension line of the second surface forms a first angle with a first extension line of one surface, of the suction guide, connected to the second surface. The first extension line and a third extension line of the flap form a second angle equivalent to or smaller than the first angle.

Abstract: A cyclonic separation device and a vacuum cleaner including the cyclonic separation device are disclosed. The cyclonic separation device includes a housing and a cyclonic separation device. The cyclonic separation device is provided in the housing to allow dirt in a dust-containing airflow to be separated. The cyclonic separation device includes a first-stage cyclone separator and second-stage cyclone separators located downstream of the first-stage cyclone separator in a flow direction of the airflow. The second-stage cyclone separators surround the first-stage cyclone separator. The first-stage cyclone separator includes an air guide channel and a first-stage cyclone channel surrounding a part of the air guide channel. The dust-containing airflow enters, from the air guide channel, the first-stage cyclone channel for cyclonic separation and then enters the second-stage cyclone separators again through the air guide channel.

Abstract: Provided are a filter cleaning apparatus and a filter cleaning system. The filter cleaning apparatus includes a shielding body, and at least one cleaning strip is arranged on an inner wall of the shielding body, a dust collection connector is arranged on the shielding body, one end of the dust collection connector is communicated with a dust collection apparatus, and the other end of the dust collection connector is communicated with a cavity in the shielding body. By arranging a dust collection connector on the filter cleaning apparatus, when the filter is cleaned, the dirt may be sucked into the dust collection apparatus in real time by the dust collection connector.

Abstract: A canister vacuum cleaner has a cyclone bin assembly that has a cyclone chamber and a dirt collection chamber. The cyclone chamber has an openable upper end and an openable lower end. The dirt collection chamber is rearward of the cyclone chamber and only partially surrounds the cyclone chamber. The suction motor is rearward of the dirt collection chamber. A pre-motor filter is provided below the cyclone chamber and the cyclone air outlet has an outlet axis that intersects the pre-motor filter. Air travels upwardly from the pre-motor filter to a suction motor inlet.