Abstract: The disclosure concerns an improved doormat having an anchored frame surrounding a center portion. A collapsible storage apparatus is rotatably coupled to the anchored frame and is configured to deploy into an expanded state and retract into a collapsed state. The collapsible storage apparatus is configured to store and secure delivered packages. In some embodiments, the center portion includes a doormat material disposed on an upper surface thereof. In some embodiments, the collapsible storage apparatus is disposed between the center portion and the anchored frame while in a collapsed state.

Abstract: The invention provides a tree stand comprising: a projection comprising a plurality of ribs for insertion into the cut end of a tree trunk to thereby engage and support the tree, wherein the projection is upwardly-orientated, and the ribs are upwardly-orientated. The invention also provides method and kits related to the tree stand.

Abstract: A method for stopping motor operation of an electric window curtain which includes a motor, a scrolling unit being driven by the motor, and a controlling member that controls operation of the motor to activate the scrolling unit to operate ropes to move a curtain. The method includes a detector connected to the motor to detect a load current of the motor. When the curtain moves downward and is interfered to stop, the load current for the motor reduces to close to a non-load current, the detector detects the non-load current of the motor, and the controlling member demands the motor to stop to prevent the ropes from being tied.

Abstract: A beverage preparation machine comprising at least a brewing assembly configured to brew a beverage from a brewing substance with a brewing liquid; a brewing liquid supply circuit to supply a brewing liquid to the brewing assembly; and an electronic control unit to control operation of the beverage preparation machine.

Abstract: A compact filtering and additive delivery system which is readily adaptable to a portable container, such as a sports bottle, and receives a modular additive container for the metered delivery of additive, such as flavor concentrate, to a stream of base liquid as the base liquid is drawn or dispensed from the container. The modular additive container configuration on the delivery system allows a consumer/user to experience different additives, such as different flavors or supplement compositions, for a given supply of base liquid, such as water, stored in the container. The system may be readily used with off-the-shelf containers, such as disposable water bottles. An additive container configuration provides modular additive delivery system as described herein.

Abstract: A compact filtering and additive delivery system which is readily adaptable to a portable container, such as a sports bottle, and receives a modular additive container for the metered delivery of additive, such as flavor concentrate, to a stream of base liquid as the base liquid is drawn or dispensed from the container. The modular additive container configuration on the delivery system allows a consumer/user to experience different additives, such as different flavors or supplement compositions, for a given supply of base liquid, such as water, stored in the container. The system may be readily used with off-the-shelf containers, such as disposable water bottles. An additive container configuration provides modular additive delivery system as described herein.

Abstract: A compact filtering and additive delivery system which is readily adaptable to a portable container, such as a sports bottle, and receives a modular additive container for the metered delivery of additive, such as flavor concentrate, to a stream of base liquid as the base liquid is drawn or dispensed from the container. The modular additive container configuration on the delivery system allows a consumer/user to experience different additives, such as different flavors or supplement compositions, for a given supply of base liquid, such as water, stored in the container. The system may be readily used with off-the-shelf containers, such as disposable water bottles. An additive container configuration provides modular additive delivery system as described herein.

Abstract: An espresso machine cone filter is disclosed. In one embodiment, and espresso machine cone filter includes a base having a protruding rim to fit within a portafilter, the protruding rim having a hollow under section to align with the top of the portafilter, a mesh cone filter fixed to the base on a top end, with mesh cone filter having one or more layers of mesh and a robust cap on the cone filter tip to hold the mesh in place and to provide a rigid place to tap the cone filter for removal.

Abstract: A beverage system having a pod and a brewer, the brewer including a closure movable between an open position and a closed position. A chamber included in the closure that is defined by a set of walls including a pair of sidewalls. The pod includes a holder and a wrapper fully enclosing the holder. An exterior of the pod is defined by the wrapper and when the pod is received in the brewer the exterior is punctured.

Abstract: Frothing device (1) to froth a beverage, especially milk, comprising: a steam source (2); a source (3) of pressurized air; a dispensing unit (4) to dispense air and steam to the beverage; an air flow rate regulating device (6) arranged downstream of the source (3) of pressurized air; a control unit (16) programmed to operate, in use, the simultaneous supply of steam and air to the dispensing unit (4), respectively from the steam source (2) and from the source (3) of pressurized air.

Abstract: A system and method for producing an extract from an extraction material by means of an extraction agent comprises a supply line for the extraction agent, a heating device, a brewing device for the extraction material and an extract collection container. The supply line contains a measuring element and at least one volumetric flow control element for the volumetric flow of the extraction agent. In addition, the temperature of the heated extraction agent can be measured by means of the measuring element. The system comprises a control unit, the control unit containing a dosage regime for the heated extraction agent for the brewing device. The dosage regimen can be selected by means of an input device, whereby the volumetric flow control element can be set according to the dosage regimen and is monitored via the measuring element.

Abstract: A cookware set comprises a cookware vessel having a rim, a lid having an edge and a center, the lid configured to fit on and cover the cookware vessel in a first position, and a lid hook disposed on an upper surface of the lid at or near the edge of the lid and configured to support the lid in a substantially vertical position on a rim of the cookware vessel in a second position. The lid hook comprises a base member attached to the lid and an upper member extending over base member to define a cavity therebetween for receiving the rim of the cookware vessel. The cavity has an outer portion disposed toward the edge of the lid and an inner portion disposed toward the center of the lid, the cavity having a first gap between the base member and the upper member which is wide at the outer portion and narrow at the inner portion. A tongue disposed in the cavity on the base member defining a second gap between the tongue and the upper member.

Abstract: A system of interchangeable chafing dish components may comprise a water pan comprising a holding portion configured to receive and hold at least one of liquid and ice, a food pan capable of being restably coupled to the water pan, the food pan comprising an interior portion configured to receive and hold at least one of a food and a liquid, a lid capable of being interchangeably coupled to at least one of the water pan and the food pan, and a plurality of knobs comprising a first knob and a second knob that is different from the first knob, wherein each of the first knob and the second knob is capable of being interchangeably coupled to the lid.

Abstract: A heating cooking apparatus includes a heating cooking chamber (100A), a first air sending unit (14), and a second air sending unit (13). The heating cooking chamber (100A) accommodates an object to be heated. The first air sending unit (14) supplies a first hot air (F1) to the heating cooking chamber (100A). The second air sending unit (13) supplies a second hot air (F2) to the heating cooking chamber (100A) from a direction different from the supply direction of the first hot air (F1) supplied by the first air sending unit (14). The heating cooking chamber (100A) includes an accommodation space (120) that accommodates an object to be heated.

Abstract: A cooking system includes a housing defining a hollow chamber configured to receive food. The housing has an upper portion defining an opening to said hollow chamber. A lid is movable relative to the housing between an open position and a closed position. The lid seals the opening to the hollow chamber when in the closed position. A portion of the lid is selectively positionable to form a pressure-tight heating volume between the hollow chamber and the portion of said lid. At least one heating element is associated with at least one of the housing and the lid. The at least one heating element is arranged within the pressure-tight heating volume.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and computer-readable medium are provided for a barbecue smoker device. A barbecue smoker device is provided, that includes a multi-wall container, a food platform, a heat source, an air vent at the top of the barbecue smoker device, an air flow control mechanism at the lower portion of the barbecue smoker device, and a plurality of sensors coupled to the barbecue smoker device. The barbeque smoker device may include a control device for automated control of the air flow control mechanism. A system for remotely controlling a barbecue smoker device is provided, where the system includes a barbecue smoker device including a processor and a display unit, a mobile device in wireless communication with the barbecue smoker device, and the mobile device displaying a graphical user interface that is configured to receive input from a user causing a configuration change in the barbecue smoker device.

Abstract: A movable rack assembly may include an input shaft, a driven gear, an adjustable rack, an interference plate, and a contact tab. The input shaft may extend along an input axis. The input shaft may include a worm gear segment disposed along the input axis between a first end and a second end. The driven gear may be enmeshed with the worm gear segment, define a maximum outer circumference, and be rotatable about a driven axis nonparallel to the input axis. The interference plate may be fixed to the driven gear. The interference plate may include a radial arm extending past the maximum outer circumference of the driven gear. The contact tab may extend from the input shaft and be axially offset from the worm gear segment in selective engagement with the radial arm at a predefined travel limit of the driven gear to halt rotation at the input shaft.

Abstract: A fryer system includes a fryer and an oil storage assembly. The oil storage assembly includes a feed pipe coupled at a first end to a fry pot of the fryer and coupled at a second end to a pump assembly. The pump assembly includes a pump and a valve. The oil storage system further includes a storage pipe coupled at a first end to the pump assembly and coupled at a second end to a storage tank. The fryer system can perform an oil fill operation whereby the pump drives cooking oil from the storage tank to the fry pot and an oil drain operation whereby the pump drives cooking oil from the fry pot to the storage tank. A controller controls the oil fill and oil drain operations and transmits communications to a remote command center. The controller can also transmit communications to a driver display device.

Abstract: A grinder device is provided. The grinder device may include a container, a cap assembly configured to be friction-fit to the container such that the cap assembly is removably lockable to the container, and a grinding mill disposed within the cap assembly to perform a grinding operation of condiment disposed in the container. The grinding mill may include a movable grinder portion and a fixed grinder portion that are rotatable relative to each other, and the fixed grinder portion is engagable with the container to permit relative rotation between the cap assembly and the container.

Abstract: A blender includes a blade in which dimple is formed. The blender includes a container body configured to receive food, a main body provided under the container body and supporting the container body, a container lid mounted removably to an upper surface of the container body and configured to open and close an upper part of the container body, and a blade assembly configured to crush food contained in the container body by a blade, where a dimple is formed in the blade. Accordingly, the crushing efficiency of food is improved and noise is reduced.

Abstract: A machine (1) comprises a tank (10) having a cavity (10?) for containing and processing a liquid food substance, such as milk or a milk-based substance. A stirring tool (15) is provided in the cavity (10) for imparting a mechanical effect on the food substance. A base (20) supports the tank (10). The base (20) has an upright outside gripping surface (21) located under the tank (10) and seizable by an adult human hand such that the base (20) with the supported tank (10) can be carried and displaced single-handed by seizure of the upright outside gripping surface (21). The tank (10) extends horizontally beyond the gripping surface (21).

Abstract: A blender includes a container body in which food is accommodated, a main body provided underneath the container body and supporting the container body, a container lid detachably mounted on an upper surface of the container body and opening and closing the top of the container body, and a blade assembly provided on a lower end portion of the container body and chopping the food inside the container body into small pieces. The blade assembly includes a main blade on which a plurality of main blade portions is formed, and an auxiliary blade of which an auxiliary blade portion is positioned between each of the plurality of main blade portions.

Abstract: A mixer unit suitable for whipping and mixing solid and/or liquid foodstuffs, comprises a base portion containing a motor, a container suitable for receiving a desired dose of foodstuffs to be processed and shaped for being rested, in an upturned position, on a surface placed above said base portion; the mixer unit further comprises a retractable blade unit to whip and mix the solid and liquid foodstuffs directly inside the container, the retractable blade unit being movable from a retracted non-operating configuration to an extended operating configuration for processing the foodstuffs directly inside the container, the container being provided with removable closing and coupling elements, configured for sealingly coupling, partially with the surface and partially with the retractable blade unit, so as to permit the positioning and rotation of the retractable blade unit inside the volume bounded by the container.

Abstract: A disposable mixing system includes a lid having an opening and configured to hold contents within a container, a strainer configured to couple with the container and the lid in a position between the container and the lid, where the strainer mixes the contents responsive to shaking the container, and a cap configured to cover the opening of the lid, where at least the lid and the strainer are formed in a unified piece. The system may be manufactured from a single sheet of plastic using thermoforming. The strainer may use flat surfaces and large triangular orifices for efficient mixing and manufacture, while the lid may have a spout sized to prevent clogging and pressure build-up.

Abstract: A cooking hardware is configured for selectively engaging an end effector of a robot arm, the cooking hardware including a handle, a body, an aperture, and a first handle protrusion. The handle has a proximal end portion and a distal end portion. The body is fixed with the distal end portion of the handle, the body being configured for containing food items. The aperture is defined in the handle and extended in a longitudinal direction of the handle from the proximal end of the handle toward the distal end of the handle, where the aperture is configured to receive the end effector such that the robot arm is capable of maneuvering the cooking hardware about a kitchen station through the handle with the end effector. The first handle protrusion is extended outward from the handle in a width direction of the handle perpendicular to the longitudinal direction.

Abstract: A foldable bath tub includes a base, a rim, and a basin wall disposed between and interconnecting the base and the rim. The bottom wall has an upwardly extending crotch support. The basin wall includes at least one crease. The basin wall is configured to be positioned in one of a folded condition in which the basin wall is folded into itself at the at least one crease an extended condition in which the basin wall is configured to receive an associated child. Where in the extended condition of the basin wall a distance from the base to the at least one crease increases along a length direction of the bath tub from a first end of the bath tub to a second end of the bath tub.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of a manually operated liquid dispenser. In any embodiments disclosed herein, the dispenser can include a housing with a volume of space therein, the volume of space having a first end and a second end, a pump sleeve extending into the space of the housing and nearly to a bottom, inside surface of the space, a pump head, a push rod coupled with the pump head and configured to be axially movable within an axial opening extending through the pump sleeve, a passageway extending through at least the pump head and the push rod, the passageway being in fluid communication with the axial opening extending through the pump sleeve and with the volume of space within the housing, and a first valve configured to control a passage of a liquid substance within the volume of space in the housing through a passageway.

Abstract: Various liquid dispensers are disclosed. Certain embodiments include a portable liquid dispenser configured for consumer use in dispensing soap, sanitizer, or ingestible liquids. The dispenser can comprise a housing, a reservoir having an interior configured to store a liquid, a fluid pathway having an opening in fluid communication with the interior of the reservoir, a pump comprising a plurality of rollers, each of the plurality of rollers being configured to contact a portion of the fluid pathway in a flexible tube such that each of the plurality of rollers compresses a portion of the flexible tube that is in contact with the roller, a nozzle, a fluid damper in communication with the pump and the nozzle, an electronic control unit in electrical communication with the pump, and a rotation-tracking feedback system in electrical communication with the electronic control unit.

Abstract: A dispenser for sheet materials is disclosed. The dispenser includes a housing and a front cover. The dispenser includes a first internal door configured to secure a first roll of sheet material in a dispensing position and a second internal door configured to secure a second roll of sheet material in a dispensing position. The first and second doors include first and second nozzles for dispensing sheet material. The dispenser is a centrally unwinding dispenser.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a plumbing fixture and a shower bathing system capable of dispensing water spray and drying air. More specifically, the plumbing fixture has a plurality of nozzles or openings for dispensing water and one or more central air vents for blowing out air. The air is produced by a blower and is carried to the air vents through an air carrying pipe. The showerhead has an integrated timer for calculating the time of water dispensing or cessation and is configured to automatically activate the blowing of air when the elapsed time matches a preconfigured value. The showerhead has proximity sensors for automatically deactivating the dispensing of water and stopping blowing out hot air.

Abstract: Embodiments disclose a utility model which is related to an advance toilet training device and seat cover characterized by use of a thin paper stock element or made from the same material as the seat cover, biodegradable and flushable which is affixed along the side that lies against the flushable Toilet Seat Cover shield and enlarges on the unaffixed side allowing for the passage of the urine from the larger opening to through the smaller opening directed into the toilet. The standard design comes with perforated hole and attachment to seat cover. It may or may not have flap which can be folded and glued or taped to make funnel. Once in use, the user pushes out the hole following use but still attached so as to bridge over rim of dirty toilet. The seat cover may or may not have side folds for more surface area to wrap over toilet seat. The disposable toilet seat cover is portable and easy to use is disclosed. The toilet seat cover provides a user with hygiene protection that often is ignored.

Abstract: The elastic sealing layer is attached to both the detachable connection part (21) and the wiping cloth (22). The elastic sealing layer is made from a foamed EPDM material (23), an integral skin sponge (33) or a common sponge (43), wherein a sealing film (24) is arranged on at least one side of the common sponge (43). The detachable connection part (21) may be a Velcro. With the structure of the elastic sealing layer between the detachable connection part and the wiping cloth, the duster cloth has good elasticity, and the air-tightness of the negative pressure chamber of the cleaning robot is greatly improved.

Abstract: A cleaning apparatus for cleaning a rotatable brush roller of a cleaning appliance is provided. The cleaning apparatus includes a container having a depression for accommodating a main body of the cleaning appliance that is equipped with the rotatable brush roller and a water reservoir fluidly connected with the depression. A cleaning liquid with which the water reservoir has been filled flows automatically into the depression. When the cleaning appliance is disposed in the cleaning apparatus, the water reservoir is associated with an edge of the cleaning appliance that is spaced apart from the brush roller, and the brush roller at least partially abuts a bottom of the depression. A cleaning system is also provided that includes the cleaning apparatus and the cleaning appliance.

Abstract: A cleaner head includes a housing having a suction port facing a cleaning target surface, a first rotary brush provided in the housing, a second rotary brush provided in the housing, and a suction area provided between the first rotary brush and the second rotary brush and connecting to the suction port. The first rotary brush and the second rotary brush rotate in directions opposite to each other.

Abstract: A hand vacuum cleaner and a mounting structure for the hand vacuum cleaner. The mounting structure has a base which is free standing on a floor and an upper portion comprising an air flow duct and a mounting apparatus provided at an upper end of the upper portion. The mounting apparatus has first and second laterally opposed first engagement members. The hand vacuum cleaner has first and second laterally opposed second engagement members. The hand vacuum cleaner is downwardly removably mountable to the mounting apparatus and the first and second engagement members are slideably interengagable. As the hand vacuum cleaner is moved downwardly to be mounted to the mounting apparatus, the first and second engagement members slideably interengage.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a robot cleaner, and more particularly, to a robot cleaner that replaces a battery charged in a charging base and a discharged battery of the cleaning robot simply by using power of a cleaning robot of the robot cleaner. According to the present disclosure, the cleaning robot of the robot cleaner may include at least two driving wheels, and the charging base may include a replacement unit mechanically connected to one of the driving wheel to replace batteries and a docking unit mechanically connected to the other of the driving wheel to dock the cleaning robot. Therefore, as the cleaning robot and the charging base are mechanically connected, there is an effect of exchanging batteries only by using a control unit and the driving motor of the cleaning robot.

Abstract: While the described wand can include any suitable component, in some cases, it includes a wand head having a vacuum port with a front face and a back face, a jet port that is coupled at the back face of the vacuum port, and a jet that is coupled to the jet port, the jet being configured to spray effluent through the vacuum port to a surface to be cleaned. In some cases, the front face includes a first jog that extends from a front side of the front face and across a width of the front face. In some cases, the second face includes a second jog that extends across a width of the back face of the vacuum port such that the second jog extends into the vacuum port and defines a second recess at a back side of the back face. Additional implementations are also described herein.

Abstract: A carpet cleaning device includes a rigid liquid lifting sheet that includes a top surface and, opposed, a bottom surface which together extend laterally to side edges and longitudinally from a proximal portion having a liquid lifting edge, to a distal portion that is spaced from the proximal portion. The liquid lifting edge extends laterally between the side edges in an angled configuration that includes at least one vertex which is longitudinally forward of adjacent portions of the liquid lifting edge. A liquid receiver is positioned to receive the liquid that is lifted from the carpet by the liquid lifting edge and the rigid liquid lifting sheet.

Abstract: A robot cleaner of the present disclosure includes: a traveling unit configured to move a main body; a cleaning unit configured to perform a cleaning function; a collision detection unit configured to be disposed on the side of the main body and detect collision due to variable capacitance due to the collision with an external environment; and a controller configured to determine whether the collision occurs according to a detection signal from the collision detection unit and control the traveling unit. Accordingly, obstacle detection of the robot cleaner can be implemented using a low-cost collision sensor, and by providing a bumper structure to the collision detection unit of the robot cleaner, it is possible to minimize the impact of the collision on the inside of the main body.

Abstract: A method for recovering waste liquid includes: obtaining a liquid usage amount of a cleaning robot, and controlling a maintenance station to recover the waste liquid collected by the cleaning robot according to the liquid usage amount.

Abstract: A roller brush assembly includes a roller brush device, a lifting drive motor, and a lifting transmission assembly. The roller brush device includes a roller brush housing and a roller brush rotatably connected in the roller brush housing, and one side of the roller brush housing is provided with a swing arm. The lifting transmission assembly is connected to the lifting drive motor and driven by the lifting drive motor to drive the swing arm to swing, thereby lifting the roller brush device. Thus, the roller brush device can be lifted and held in a lifted position, thereby improving the adaptability of a cleaning robot having the roller brush assembly.

Abstract: A cleaning assembly includes a cleaning device, a mounting base, and a swing arm. The cleaning device is movable in a vertical direction, and a positioning part is provided on the cleaning device. The mounting base is located at one side of the cleaning device. The swing arm has one end pivotally connected to the mounting base and another end connected to the positioning part. The swing arm is configured to swing with a vertical movement of the positioning part.

Abstract: An autonomous cleaning device, includes: a mobile platform, configured to move autonomously on a cleaning surface; and a cleaning module, disposed on the mobile platform and including: a wet cleaning module, configured to clean at least part of the cleaning surface in a wet cleaning mode; and a lifting structure, connected to the wet cleaning module and configured to enable the wet cleaning module to move upward or downward with respect to the mobile platform; wherein the wet cleaning module includes: a cleaning head configured to clean the cleaning surface; and a driving unit configured to drive the cleaning head to conduct reciprocating movement on a target surface which indicates a part of the cleaning surface.

Abstract: A cleaning assembly and a cleaning apparatus are provided. The cleaning assembly includes a fixing mechanism, a lifting shaft, a moving member, a first drive mechanism and a cleaning module. The lifting shaft penetrates through the fixing mechanism and is configured to slide along an axial direction of the lifting shaft relative to the fixing mechanism. One end of the lifting shaft is connected to the cleaning module, and the other end is connected to the moving member. The moving member is configured to cause the lifting shaft to slide along the axial direction of the lifting shaft. The first drive mechanism is connected to the moving member by a transmission device and is configured to cause the moving member to move in a reciprocating motion.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a cleaning assembly including a cleaning performing device. The cleaning performing device includes a cleaning module configured to clean a surface and a cleaning driving module configured to drive the cleaning module to move relative to the surface, a driving device configured to drive the cleaning performing device to be lifted or lowered, and a constraining structure configured to constrain a lifting or lowering trajectory of the cleaning performing device. The present disclosure further provides a cleaning apparatus. The cleaning performing device can be lifted or lowered according to an actual need, such that improves an adaptability of the cleaning apparatus. Further, the lifting or lowering trajectory of the cleaning performing device can be constrained by the constraining structure, such that improves a stability of the cleaning apparatus during moving up and down.

Abstract: A cleaning assembly for a cleaning robot is provided. The cleaning assembly includes a motor, a transmission mechanism coupled with the motor, and a cleaning device comprising a shaft having a first gear coupled with the transmission mechanism and a cleaning module mounted to an end of the shaft. The transmission mechanism is configured to drive the shaft to rotate through the first gear. The shaft is configured to move axially. The cleaning module is configured to clean a surface area.

Abstract: An integrated dishwasher sink apparatus for having a higher loading point and saving cabinet space includes a sink housing configured to be coupled to a countertop of a sink cupboard. A sink basin and a washer basin are coupled to the sink housing. A sliding door is coupled to the sink housing to covers or expose the washer basin. A rack drive is coupled to the washer basin and a motor is in operational communication with the rack drive. A dish rack is coupled to the rack drive to secure a plurality of dishes. A plurality of spray nozzles is coupled to the washer basin and connects to a pressure washer via a plurality of spray tubes. A soap dispenser is coupled to the pressure washer. A control housing is coupled to the sink housing and houses a CPU and a plurality of controls.

Abstract: A household dishwasher includes a washing container having a floor, and a spray arm supported for rotation about an axis of rotation and including spray nozzles for applying washing liquor and/or fresh water to a dishwasher load received in the washing container. The spray arm is designed so as to be capable of being disassembled and re-assembled along the axis of rotation, in order to transfer the spray arm from a first mode, in which the spray nozzles point away from the floor, into a second mode, in which the spray nozzles point toward the floor, and vice versa.

Abstract: A marine washing appliance for immersion washing of articles contained by the appliance; the appliance comprising; a support body and associated therewith at least one receptacle defining an internal space for retaining articles therein; said at least one receptacle each having an inlet for receiving water and an outlet for discharging water during said immersion washing. Each said receptacle includes a wall defining the internal space for retaining the articles therein, at least part of the wall including at least one opening which allows passage therethrough of a fluid from outside the receptacle to the internal space thereby enabling contact of the fluid with the articles. The passage therethrough of the fluid from outside the receptacle to the internal space is generated by motion of the appliance in water. The support body has leading end and a trailing end, the leading end including an anchorage for a tow line.

Abstract: A shoe sole cleaning device; the shoe sole cleaning device includes a base housing a dirty water reservoir, a top plate, a series of spray nozzles, and at least one bristle roller brush having bristles. Extending from the base is a housing having a water-acceptance port, a user interface, a clean water reservoir, a pump, a motor, a water intake line, and a water sprayer line. The series of spray nozzles are in alignment with the at least one bristle roller brush and configured to disperse the liquid from the clean water reservoir on to the at least one bristle roller brush. The bristle roller brushes are configured to rotate and remove germs, dirt, mud, and other debris from shoes.