Abstract: A crib adapted for using alongside with a bed includes a frame body which has an upper frame, a lower frame adapted for standing on a ground, a plurality of supporters coupled between the upper frame and the lower frame, and a supporting frame which is supported on the supporters; a bed cover detachably coupled to the upper frame and supported by the supporting frame for defining a receiving cavity above the supporting frame; and a supporting unit coupled to the frame body for abutting a side of the bed to avoid or reduce a gap between the crib and the bed.

Abstract: A foldable crib includes a side rail and an underframe. The side rail includes foldable horizontal bars. The foldable horizontal bar includes a first locking mechanism and a movable unlocking member. The movable unlocking member has a first unlocking stroke for unlocking the first locking mechanism. The underframe includes a lifting and flipping mechanism. The lifting and flipping mechanism includes a second locking mechanism and a handle. The handle has a second unlocking stroke for unlocking the second locking mechanism. The handle is linked with the movable unlocking member through a first linkage structure such that the second unlocking stroke of the handle is capable of causing the first unlocking stroke of the movable unlocking member. A second linkage structure is configured to link the foldable horizontal bar to be unfolded when the underframe is unfolded.

Abstract: A child containment system has a child containment structure with a bottom and a perimeter wall surrounding the bottom. A bassinet has an infant support surface and a surrounding wall around the infant support surface. The bassinet can be mounted to the child containment structure with the infant support surface elevated above the bottom of the child containment structure. An infant support unit can have a frame, a bed supported by the frame, and legs that extend from one end infant support unit to the distal second end. The infant support unit is configured for use in a first operational mode in which the infant support unit at least partially positioned within the child containment structure with the bed overlying the bassinet's infant support surface, and with a portion of the legs contacting the bassinet's infant support surface.

Abstract: A refrigerated merchandiser includes a case defining and separating a product display area from an ambient environment, the case having a frame defining one or more openings to the product display area. An upper track is connected to the case and extends at least partially along the frame. A first door and a second door are moveably connected to the upper track. The first door is configured to move between a closed positioned adjacent the frame and a first open position where the first door is positioned over the second door. The second door is configured to move between a closed positioned adjacent the frame and a second open position where the second door is positioned over the first door.

Abstract: The invention features a refrigerator cabinet door frame. The frame includes a thermally conductive outer frame, a thermally insulating inner frame member, and a sealing plate. The outer frame member includes a forward end having an outer surface that is disposed outside of a refrigerated cabinet with the frame mounted, and a rearward end defining a joint. The inner frame member includes a first end retained in the joint, and a second end. The sealing plate includes a first edge coupled to the outer frame member at the rearward end, forward of the joint, a second edge supported by the second end of the inner frame member, and a thermally conductive sealing surface. The first edge of the sealing plate is coupled to the outer frame member such that the sealing surface and the outer surface of the outer frame member together form a continuous heat transfer path.

Abstract: An image system can comprise a sheet of clear thermoplastic material formed to define an interior space configured for disposal of an image or a three-dimensional object. The sheet can comprise a substrate upon which an image can be directly printed or otherwise attached. The image system can comprise two or more panes that meet at a vertex along a corner or are oriented at an angle relative to one another. The vertex can be formed using a tool in combination with selective heating and cooling of the thermoplastic material. The image can extend across at least two of the panes. The image system can comprise a mount configured to deter theft or tampering. Connectors can be utilized to connect two or more image systems to one another.

Abstract: A double walled illuminated vessel for displaying indicia comprising an outer sleeve, an inner liner, a lens, a transparent or translucent connection ring, a base and an illumination module adapted to be inserted into the base whereby the base and connection ring are connected to each other creating a base illumination unit. Light from the illumination module passes through the hollow space between the outer sleeve and the inner liner such that the lens bearing indicia is illuminated thus prominently displaying any desired graphic, logo, design, trademark, symbol, letter, number or any other indicia. The connection ring transmits and diffuses light through the inner liner and upper rim as well as the sidewall of the connection ring. The base illumination unit is removable from the outer sleeve and can be used as an independent light source by a user. Additionally, the illumination module is rechargeable in one embodiment and can provide an adequate charge to a mobile device.

Abstract: A system comprises a device configured at a first position. A jar rim is configured at a second position. The jar rim is configured to couple with the device to enable the device to provide an additional use in addition to an original use. An inner connector is configured to enable the jar rim to couple to the device to allow the device to provide the additional use. A heat sink is configured within the device after the jar rim is configured with the device, wherein the heat sink is configured to maintain a temperature of one or more liquids within the device. One or more holes are configured at a top portion of the coupled jar rim and device to further enable the additional use to be provided.

Abstract: This invention discloses four novel devices for holding the Stemware glasses, especially wine glasses firmly with a tray in an upward position to prevent the glass from falling and preventing spillage of wind during transportation of the wine tray with one or multiple wine glasses. These devices can hold all kinds of stemware of any stem height and base size. Two devices made of a single piece of metal wire including a pair of metal springs, which provides freedom to slide the glass base beneath where a hook-like metal loop of the device is used to make a tight grip with the side of the tray. One embodiment can be a plastic clip with a central rubber clasping washer. One embodiment modifies a tray to have a plurality of transverse springs.

Abstract: A hanger for folding and hanging items of clothing, collapsible and articulated, which transforms into a template to facilitate the folding, transport and storage of shirts, T-shirts and other items of clothing. It comprises a flat support (1), attached to the hanging hook (2), and comprising two divergent arms (3) featuring corresponding longitudinal guides (5); wherein each lateral extension (6) is L-shaped with a short side (61) whose extremity is movable along the corresponding guide (5), and the long side (62) and a base (8) forming the two shoulders of the hanger, and which is articulated to the vertices of both extensions (6). It features a folded position wherein the two long sides (62) are aligned or superimposed and the base (8) is next to the flat support (1), and an extended position wherein the two long sides (62) are disposed parallel to each other.

Abstract: According to the present invention, a hanger includes a hook portion, a first shoulder, a second shoulder and, optionally, a pants bar. The hanger is made primarily from biodegradable materials, including mycelium, hemp and flour. The resulting hanger includes the advantages being inexpensively manufactured, biodegradable, highly customizable in shape and dimensions, number of parts and features, as well as water resistant and flame resistant. In addition, the hanger may include a finish, such as paint or laser engraving thereon for additional personalization/customization.

Abstract: The invention relates to a flat woven carpet tile (1) with a warp direction and a weft direction. The carpet tile (1) has three or more edges extending along a circumference of the carpet tile. The carpet tile comprises a plurality of indentations (12) and protrusions (13) along all edges. The indentations (12) and protrusions (13) are shaped, dimensioned and located so that the carpet tile (1) is adapted to be joined with abutting identically shaped carpet tiles by mutual interlocking of pairs of mating indentations and protrusions along all the edges in order to form a seamless and coherent carpet. At least some of the protrusions (13) comprise transversely extending gripping elements (14) and the mating indentations (12) comprise corresponding transversely extending notches (15).

Abstract: An article storage and retrieval system includes a body having a first side wall, a second side wall and a support surface. The support surface establishes a first article retrieval zone and a second article retrieval zone. A first door support assembly is arranged at the body. A second door support assembly arranged at the body. A roller door is mounted between the first door support assembly and the second door support assembly. The roller door includes an opening. A motor, operatively connected to one of the first door support assembly and the second door support assembly, selectively operates to shift the roller door relative to the body. A controller activates the motor to shift the roller door and selectively align the opening with one of the first article retrieval zone and the second article retrieval zone.

Abstract: Display clips are disclosed that may include a front plant-receiving upper hoop and a lower support base for supporting the plant or other article. The display clips also include a rear railing support bracket with opposing spring clamps that allow the display clips to be removably mounted on railings between adjacent spindles. For installation, opposed vertical arms of the rear railing support bracket may be drawn together to elastically deform the display clip to allow the rear bracket to fit between the adjacent spindles. Once between the spindles, the opposed spring clamps can be released to spring back to engage the spindles in order to secure the bracket on the railing. The rear spring clamps may have resilient bumpers mounted thereon to cushion and help hold the display clip on the railing spindles.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a pillow apparatus that is structured to support a user's limbs or legs. The pillow apparatus typically comprises a pillow body. The pillow body typically comprises a first concave depression positioned on a first surface of the pillow body. The first concave depression is structured to support at least a portion of a thigh of a user or a portion of crus leg part of the user. In some embodiments, the pillow body also comprises a second concave depression positioned on a second surface of the pillow body, opposite the first surface. Moreover, in some embodiments, the pillow apparatus comprises a coupling member structured for releasably connecting the pillow apparatus with an adjacent pillow apparatus.

Abstract: Disclosed is a disposable curtain system, a hook attachment and a quick-release system therefor and method. The disposable curtain system is for use in health care facilities to maintain a clean environment. The disposable curtain system includes: a hook attachment; an extension, operatively attached to the hook attachment; and a quick-release, operatively attached to the extension and adapted to be attached to a curtain. The quick-release includes; an extension attachment; and a curtain attachment, wherein at least one of the curtain attachment and the extension attachment has a neck and a head and the other of the curtain attachment and the extension attachment has at least one of a cradle or receiver for receiving the head.

Abstract: A metallic pan having an upper surface including a cavity and an upper lip surrounding the cavity. Paper covers the upper surface including the upper lip of the metallic pan. The paper is attached within folds of metallic foil of the metallic pan.

Abstract: The present disclosure is generally related to systems and methods for producing liquid extracts from a solid raw material, as well as related equipment. Certain aspects are related to the production of multiple liquid extract products using a single system by adjusting one or more displaceable fluidic pathway segments within the system to switch between first and second (or more) extraction configurations. In certain embodiments, a first liquid extract can be produced when the displaceable fluidic pathway segment is in a first configuration, and a second liquid extract (different from the first liquid extract) can be produced when the displaceable fluidic pathway segment in in a second configuration (different from the first configuration).

Abstract: Refillable pod can be reused to brew a beverage with a single-serve brewer. The refillable pod has a funnel at about six O'clock position near the front of the cap to drain the beverage without substantially coming to contact the brewing mechanism. The refillable pod may have a handle which can be used by the user to insert the refillable pod into the brewer so that funnel can be positioned at about six O'clock position within the brewing mechanism.

Abstract: A coffee machine provided with a second grinder for grinding coffee beans, and provides a coffee machine that is controlled in consideration of a state for grinding coffee beans in the grinder. A coffee machine including a second grinder for grinding coffee beans, in which an input amount of coffee beans to be put into the second grinder is controlled.

Abstract: A coffee machine equipped with a grinder that grinds coffee beans, and a blade that grinds the coffee beans can be replaced with a blade having a different pattern. A main body includes a drive source, first power transmission portions, and a gear portion (gear of a manual setting disc dial), a grinder unit is fitted into the main body, the grinder unit includes a second power transmission portion, and interlocking portions, and is detachable from the main body, and when the grinder unit is fitted into the main body, the second power transmission portion and the like are coupled to the first power transmission portions, and the interlocking portions are coupled to the gear portion (gear of the manual setting disc dial).

Abstract: A device for frothing milk preferably includes a rotatable impeller and a screen disposed about the bottom of the impeller downstream of milk being pushed by the impeller. The frothing device may further include a pitcher and a base upon which the pitcher sits wherein the base includes a heater. The pitcher includes a magnetic drive capable of turning the impeller at very high speeds. The impeller is positioned off-center within the pitcher that preferably includes a tapered interior. The structure of the device and programs that adjust the speed of rotation of the impeller permit the user to create bubbles and further break the bubbles down into a silky smooth microfoam without the conventional use of a steam wand or other such device and without the skills of a professional barista.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a coffee machine equipped with a grinder that grinds coffee beans, and a mechanism that reduces ground beans on an inner peripheral wall of a chute. A hammer includes a striking member that abuts against a chute by an elastic force in an initial state, and a second holding member that sandwiches and holds a cup with the first holding member by the elastic force, and enters a striking preparation state in which the striking member is temporarily separated from the chute by pivoting from the initial state, the second holding member is disposed at a position where a distance from the first holding member is smaller than a thickness of an peripheral wall of the cup in the initial state, and the striking member applies an impact to the chute when the hammer returns from the striking preparation state to the initial state by the elastic force.

Abstract: A coffee grinder with a weight device to dose ground coffee includes an electric motor, a grinder group driven by the electric motor and housed inside a grinding chamber, a feed hopper for feeding coffee beans to the grinding chamber, a delivery channel for delivering ground coffee to a support fork of a filter-holder of the ground coffee, a load cell mechanically connected to the fork, and a microprocessor that controls the operation of the motor to determine a desired final dose of ground coffee inside the filter-holder. The microprocessor contains control firmware which, when weighing a new dose of coffee: (a) activates a weighing program that activates the electric motor so that the grinder group grinds the coffee; (b) continuously controls, with the load cell, the detected weight of ground coffee reaching the filter-holder; and (c) shuts the electric motor down when the detected weight reaches a desired value.

Abstract: A micro puree machine including a housing, a power shaft, a bowl assembly and a platform. The power shaft extends from the housing. The bowl assembly including at least one locking bowl element. The platform includes at least one complementary locking platform element that is configured to engage the at least one locking bowl element such that rotation of the bowl assembly relative to the platform is prevented at times the bowl assembly is positioned thereon. The platform is rotatable from a first position to a second position relative to the housing such that the platform raises the bowl assembly towards the power shaft during the rotation of the bowl assembly and platform. The raising of the bowl assembly facilitates connection between the power shaft and a blade assembly that is positioned in a lid assembly on the bowl assembly.

Abstract: A blender or food processor having electronics associated therewith including at least one controller, at least one current sensor and at least one speed sensor, the controller controls the operation of the blender motor based upon the contents being blended inside the blender jar and compares measured current and speed values and measured changes in the current and speed values to predetermined values stored in memory in order to (1) determine the load size placed in the blender jar, (2) determine if cavitation exists in the blender jar, and (3) determine the final consistency associated with the output of the product placed within the blender jar as selected by the user.

Abstract: One example food preparation appliance includes a base having a motor and an adaptor, a weight sensor coupled to the adaptor, and a communication component. The adaptor is configured to support a food preparation accessory. The weight sensor is configured to detect a weight applied to the adaptor. The communication component is configured to transmit data associated with a weight detected by the weight sensor. An example remote communication device includes a display device, a processor; and a memory coupled to the processor. The remote communication device is configured to display a first instruction on the display device, the first instruction including a first target weight of a first substance; receive a measurement from a food preparation appliance indicative of a weight applied to an adaptor of the food preparation appliance; and display a second instruction when the weight is substantially equal to the first target weight.

Abstract: A blender blade formed of titanium or titanium alloy is described herein. The blender blade comprises a central portion and one or more blade wings extending therefrom. Each blade wing comprises a leading edge, wherein the leading edge is work hardened to cause the leading edge to have a first hardness which is harder than a second hardness of the central portion. The central portion is in an annealed condition. The first hardness is in a range of about 40-50 HRC, the second hardness is in a range of about 20-30 HRC. Subsequent to work hardening, the leading edge can undergo nitriding and/or layer deposition.

Abstract: A self-locking slider for a skewer. The self-locking slider has an engaged end and an opposing push end. The self-locking slider has spaced apart first and second plates to engage an engaged end of the skewer biasedly in a locked engagement, yet the first and second plates are movable to an unlocked engagement. The first plate defines a locking aperture at the engaged end for slidably receiving the skewer in a longitudinal direction and, separately, in a latitudinal direction between a locking end and an unlocking end of the locking aperture. The second plate at the engaged end and the push end provide aligned skewer passageways, respectively, for slidably receiving the skewer in the longitudinal direction. The first and second plates are movable toward each other to the unlocked engagement enabling the self-locking slider to slide along a length of a skewer by way of the skewer passageways.

Abstract: A sheet material dispenser can include a dispenser housing that supports one or more supplies of sheet material, and a feed roller configured to engage and feed the sheet material from the dispenser housing. The dispenser also can include a sheet material loading assembly including a cover that is rotatably connected the dispenser housing and movable between a closed position and an open position. The sheet material loading assembly further can include a roller that is rotatably connected to the cover and configured to be coupled to a portion of sheet material from one of the supplies, with the cover in its open position, and to press the portion of sheet material into engagement with the feed roller body, with the cover in its closed position, to initiate dispensing of the at least one supply from the dispenser.

Abstract: A cleaning device comprises a surface interaction layer (ML), a cleaning fluid supply (CFF) provided with a cleaning fluid channel (CFC) at the surface interaction layer (ML) for supplying a cleaning fluid to a surface (F) through the surface interaction layer (ML) being in contact with the surface (F), and a dirty fluid drain (DFD) having a dirty fluid channel (DFC) at the surface interaction layer (ML) for draining, by means of underpressure, dirty water from the surface (F) through the surface interaction layer (ML) being in contact with the surface (F).

Abstract: A robot cleaner includes a rolling cleaning module including a rolling member configured to rotate clockwise or counterclockwise when viewed from a left side while in contact with a floor, a sensor unit, and a controller. The controller is configured to determine a change in position of the robot cleaner and a change in load current of a motor connected to the rolling member based on data detected by the sensor unit, and determine that a specific area of the floor is a contaminated area when there is a change in the position and a change in the load current.

Abstract: A tool that is either hand-guided, or machine-guided, for performing surface treatments, such as mopping, of overhead surfaces includes a head for carrying an agitator having a generally planar face that is applied against the overhead surface being treated in uses. A transmission transmits power from a drive motor to the agitator, and an interface on the head is provided for connection to a mounting device by which the head is oriented and guided.

Abstract: An intelligent cleaning device, comprising a device main body, a camera and a fill-in light, wherein the camera is mounted in the device main body and faces an outer side of the device main body; the fill-in light is mounted in the device main body by means of a fill-in light holder and faces the outer side of the device main body; and an irradiation direction of the fill-in light is the same as a photographic direction of the camera, so as to irradiate at least part of an identification region of the camera.

Abstract: A cleaning robot includes a cleaning device for cleaning and a driving device for travelling. The cleaning robot is provided with an operating mode and a self-cleaning mode. The self-cleaning method includes: controlling the cleaning robot to enter the self-cleaning mode; controlling the cleaning device to operate and the driving device to stop operating after entering the self-cleaning mode. In the embodiments of the present disclosure, efficient, integrated, and comprehensive cleaning tasks can be implemented by a cleaning robot by controlling the cleaning robot to enter a self-cleaning mode and complete a self-cleaning operation under a particular condition.

Abstract: A water tank assembly including a tank body and a one-way valve is provided. The tank body is defined with a clean water cavity communicated with an external pipeline through a water inlet channel, the external pipeline is capable of transporting water to the clean water cavity. The one-way valve is arranged in the water inlet channel and has a first and a second state. During delivering clean water to the clean water cavity, the one-way valve is in the first state to allow water in the external pipeline to be delivered to the clean water cavity, and when clean water is stopped to supply to the clean water cavity, the one-way valve is changed to the second state to restrict the water in the water inlet channel flowing out, such that outflow of the clean water from the water inlet channel is blocked when the external pipeline is removed.

Abstract: A multifunctional tool is provided with a first functional element connected to the first housing member and extending outwardly therefrom to a first distal end, and a second housing member supported by the first housing member for translation relative to the first housing member between a first position and a second position. A second functional element is supported by the second housing member and extending outwardly therefrom to a second distal end. The second distal end is positioned between the first housing member and the first, distal end with the second housing member in the first position. The first distal end is positioned between the first housing member and the second distal end with the second housing member in the second position.

Abstract: A method of cleaning a floor includes providing a floor cleaning apparatus with a cleaning pad having at least two parallel strips of material including at least one strip of relatively lower absorbency material, and at least one strip of relatively higher absorbency material. All of the strips of relatively lower absorbency material and relatively higher absorbency material are substantially equal height and form a substantially coplanar floor engaging surface. The floor engaging surface has a total surface area formed by the strips of relatively lower absorbency material and relatively higher absorbency material that comprise most of the total surface area of the floor engaging surface. A cleaning pad displacement apparatus is also provided. The method of cleaning the floor further incudes displacing the cleaning pad across the floor with the cleaning pad displacement apparatus.

Abstract: A mop bucket for cleaning and squeezing a flat mop, comprises a bucket body and a squeezing device disposed inside the bucket body; wherein, the bucket body has a squeezing water section and a cleaning section, which are respectively at two different positions when used; when the mop head of the flat mop is removably inserted into the squeezing device, the squeezing device presses against the wiper on the mop head and scrapes the wiper on the mop head. The present invention also discloses a cleaning tool set. The mop bucket of the present invention can clean and squeeze a wiper on the flat mop by integrating both functions of cleaning and squeezing together, provide better cleaning and squeezing effects, and realize a convenient and labor-saving squeezing operation and pleasurable user experience.

Abstract: A dishwasher includes a thermal imaging device configured to capture thermal images in a wash tub of the dishwasher and a controller configured to control the thermal imaging device to capture one or more thermal images of a utensil in the wash tub and to configure an operation of a wash cycle based upon a temperature of the utensil as determined from the thermal image.

Abstract: A method of controlling a dishwasher including a tub, at least one spray nozzle, a rack, and a microphone, includes: spraying, by the at least one spray nozzle, washing water while the at least one spray nozzle is rotating, analyzing a characteristic of a sound wave input to the microphone, the sound wave being generated based on the washing water colliding with one or more washing targets in the tub, determining whether a washing target made of a set material is present among the one or more washing targets based on the analyzed characteristic, determining, based on determining that the washing target made of the set material is present, a location in which the washing target made of the set material is present according to the analyzed characteristic, and reducing an amount of impact applied to the washing target made of the set material by the washing water.

Abstract: A method of cleaning a washing machine and components and systems for enabling a user to clean the washing machine are provided. The method includes gaining access to debris that is trapped in otherwise inaccessible and/or concealed areas and/or directing debris out of inaccessible and/or concealed areas. The components include a jet channel that selectively couples to a discharge manifold in use and is removable to provide access to an interior area of the discharge manifold for cleaning. The systems include a removable mount assembly for accessories and a purging system for pumps and other concealed areas. The purging system is configured to discharge purging fluid through a plurality of purging ports and into concealed areas so as to direct debris in the concealed areas out of the concealed areas.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dishwasher. The dishwasher according to the present invention includes a tub for providing a washing space, a rack for accommodating dishes in the tub, a spray nozzle for spraying wash water toward the dishes accommodated in the rack, a sump for supplying the wash water to the spray nozzle, a pump for pumping the wash water stored in the sump to the spray nozzle, a supply pipe connecting the sump and the spray nozzle, and an air jet generator disposed in a supply flow path formed by the supply pipe to suck outside air to the wash water flowing along the supply pipe and crush the air to thereby form air bubbles.

Abstract: A dishwasher in one embodiment is provided with a spray arm, and the spray arm is provided individually with areas configured to spray water to a first spray area and a second spray area, and sprays water to the first spray area to entirely wash objects to be washed accommodated in the dishwasher and sprays water to the second spray area to wash objects to be washed with remaining contaminants by applying a great impact on the object to be washed with remaining contaminants.

Abstract: A dishwasher having a tub at least partially defining a treating chamber has a chassis supporting the tub. The chassis has a base and defines a space below the tub, and a terminal box having at least one enclosure wall defining an interior is located within the space. A wire connection box is located within the interior of the terminal box. The wire connection box includes a housing and multiple terminals, and is configured to receive and couple the electrical connection for the dishwasher and the electrical mains power line.

Abstract: An automatic dishwasher configured to implement an automatic treating cycle of operation. The automatic dishwasher having a tub, a dish rack, a first set of cup seats and a utensil caddy. The dish rack having a bottom wall defining at least one plane, with the first set of cup sets being provided along the bottom wall. The utensil caddy having a first side wall and a second side wall opposing the first side wall, with the first side wall abutting the bottom wall.

Abstract: A fan motor includes: a motor body; a rotary shaft assembly having a rotor and a bearing mounted on a rotary shaft; a stator that surrounds the rotor; an impeller connected to the rotary shaft; and a bracket including a bearing housing portion for receiving the bearing. The bearing housing portion defines a bearing heat dissipating flow path that allows air to be discharged to an outside of the bearing housing portion after passing between the outer surface of the bearing and the bearing housing portion. Air blown from the impeller can absorb heat of the bearing by contacting an outer surface of the bearing while passing through the bearing heat dissipating flow path.

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 is an autonomous coverage robot including: a chassis; a set of wheels; a plurality of sensors; and a mopping assembly including: a fluid reservoir for storing a cleaning fluid; a cloth for receiving the cleaning fluid, wherein the cloth is oriented toward a work surface; a means to move at least the cloth of the mopping assembly up and down in a plane perpendicular to the work surface, wherein the means to move at least the cloth of the mopping assembly up and down is controlled automatically based on input provided by at least one of the plurality of sensors; and a means to move at least a portion of the mopping assembly back and forth in a plane parallel to the work surface.

Abstract: A device for covering a plurality of different sized robotic systems. The device can include a cover sized to at least partially fit over the robotic system; one or more sidewalls extended from the cover, wherein the one or more sidewalls is configured to removably engage with each of the plurality of different sized robotic systems; and one or more apertures in the cover and/or the one or more sidewalls. The one or more apertures are selectively positioned and sized so as to prevent obstructing the one or more onboard sensors of the respective robotic system when the device is in an assembled state with the respective robotic system.