Abstract: A flexible material package (100, 200) is presented comprising a reinforcing element (3) and a first sealed area (103) positioned close to the upper end of the package (100, 200) and preferably configured so as to close the package (100, 200), wherein the reinforcing element (3) is at least partially positioned within the first sealed area (103), the package (100, 200) further comprising gripping means positioned vertically below the reinforcing element (3) and configured so as to be used to support the package (100, 200). A closing method, a filling method and a formation method of the package (100, 200) are also presented.

Abstract: An apparatus for cleaning fan blades of a ceiling fan comprising an L-shaped telescoping member inserted into the distal end of an elongated shaft having a detachable concave tray. In various embodiments, the cleaning apparatus comprises water dispensing means including a hose, nozzle and/or water pump. A concave tray may be detachable. The fibrous material may be detachable.

Abstract: A HEPA-qualified coating removal system, coating removal tool, and method is disclosed. The HEPA-qualified coating removal system comprises a HEPA-vacuum coupled to a coating removal tool via a vacuum line. A method of using the HEPA-qualified coating removal system includes, but is not limited to, the steps of the user putting on appropriate protective equipment, connecting the vacuum line of the HEPA-vacuum to an outlet of the coating removal tool, activating the HEPA-vacuum, using scraping motion of coating removal tool to strip a surface and the resulting loose debris being removed by suction force from the environment, deactivating the HEPA-vacuum, and disposing of the debris collected in the HEPA vacuum.

Abstract: A device for absorbing, signaling and picking up a product on a floor, the device including: a slender hollow body whose inner walls define a storage volume in which is stored a powder able to absorb the product, where the storage volume opens through an opening for pouring the powder by gravity; a stand on which one end of the body is mounted for forming a signaling marker, where the stand includes a substantially flat base projecting radially relative to the body in order to place the device stably on the floor; and wherein the base includes at least two detachable parts which can be used for picking up a residue formed by the powder and the product.

Abstract: A retriever for retrieving objects, including an elongated arm; a container on one end of the arm having an opening providing access to an interior of the container; and an actuator on the other end of the arm. Operation of the actuator causes movement of a scraper plate between an open position and a closed position. When in the open position, the scraper plate is spaced from the opening. When in the closed position, the scraper plate contacts the container at the opening. If an object is located in the space between the scraper plate and the opening, then movement of the scraper plate between the open and closed positions pushes the object into the interior of the container. The object can then slide through a channel along the arm, and be retrieved by a user from an opening in the channel near the trigger.

Abstract: A pet waste collection system has a main housing with a recessed wall area adapted for nesting of a collapsible frame, and at least one orifice on said back wall for movement of a portion of a sliding pole. At the far end of the sliding pole is a collapsible frame for a holding a waste receptacle, which is formed of at least two unconnected frame sections, wherein these unconnected frame sections have a first, collapsed position and a second, extended, open position. One frame section of said at least two unconnected frame sections is a leading linear frame section for positioning closest to the rear of a pet to create a wide linear edge area for efficient pet waste collection. Another embodiment pet waste collection system has a fixed handle, a main housing and a separate telescopic pole which moves the connected frame to and from the main housing.

Abstract: An animal feces collection assembly for collecting animal feces includes a collection unit that may be positioned on the ground in front of animal feces. A bag is removably positioned on the collection unit for receiving the animal feces. A scooper is provided for urging the animal feces into the collection unit.

Abstract: A user-incontinence cleaning kit including at least one of a scent blocker and a facial mask, a plurality of gloves sized configured to be worn by the user in an overlapping relationship with respect to each other and corresponding to a select order of use for cleaning a patient, and a plurality of incontinence pads sized and shaped to be interposed between a backside of a patient and a top of a patient support structure.

Abstract: A container constructed from paperboard, card board stock, etc., includes at least one panel that is configured to be removed from the container. The panel is configured, for example, with a plurality of score lines, to enable the panel to transition from its primary configuration to a different, secondary configuration. The secondary configuration can form a handle, a stirrer or mixing stick, etc., for use with the contents of the packaging. The container can be included as part of a kit that is presented at a point of sale.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a disposable pet excrement collector including a triangular framework and an environmentally friendly paper bag. Connection edges are arranged on the sides of the opening of the paper bag, the connection edges are bent to form connection holes through adhesion with an outer side face of the paper bag, the triangular framework is in fixed connection with the opening of the paper bag through the connection holes, the triangular framework includes a first, second and third supporting rods, both ends of the third supporting rod are in movable connection with the first supporting rod and the second supporting rod respectively through a hinge, the hinge includes a first sleeve and a second sleeve, a neck is formed at an upper end of the first sleeve, and the second sleeve is movably installed in the neck through a connection shaft and the connection holes.

Abstract: A yard waste collection and carrying device is in the form of a large flat-bottomed tray open at one end, sized to receive leaves, sticks and other materials raked into the open end. Formed of a semi-rigid rubbery plastic material, the device stores a large volume of material, has a pair of opposed side handles for carrying, and is easily deformed to curve the forward end into a pouring configuration, so that the collected materials can easily be transferred into a narrower waste can. The shape of the device is such as to be compactly stackable for storing or shipping a number of the devices together.

Abstract: A merchandise storage container includes a tool that is used with the merchandise provided in the container. The tool is an integral part of the storage container until the user of the merchandise separates the tool from the container and uses it with the merchandise from the container. In one embodiment, a paperboard-based merchandise storage container having a storage chamber for flexible screen savers includes a squeegee that is integrally formed during the formation of the merchandise storage container. The squeegee is separable from the container after the user accesses the screen savers so that the user has a squeegee ready for the installation of the screen savers on a phone or tablet computer.

Abstract: A universal garbage pick-up tool includes a main body, an inner support tube, at least two guard members positioned between the main body and inner support tube, a pushing rod positioned within the inner support tube, a push button operatively connected to a proximal end of each guard member and a proximal end of the pushing rod, and a plurality of spring claws attached to a distal end of the pushing rod. The spring claws are positioned within the inner support tube, and the guard members and the spring claws are released upon the actuation of the push button, thereby allowing the spring claws to extend axially from a distal end of the main body. An adjustment ring may be attached to the distal end of the main body, including at least two pins circumferentially spaced apart. A magnet may be positioned within the push button of the pick-up tool.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for removing waste from a soiled container that houses laboratory animals and has an opening is disclosed. The apparatus includes a conveyor having a receiving end for receiving containers from a stack of containers. The stack is disposed such that the openings are upwardly oriented. The apparatus also includes a manipulator that aligns with and engages an uppermost container of the stack and causes the uppermost container to be separated from the stack and to be flipped over onto the receiving end of the conveyor such that the opening is downwardly disposed. Waste discarded from the container falls through openings in the conveyor, and a waste receptacle disposed below the conveyor collects the discarded waste. The conveyor advances to transport the container away from the receiving end toward a discharge end of the conveyor.

Abstract: A squeegee and tray system is provided to clean up spills. The tray has a front edge, a ramp, and a trough for receiving and transporting a spill. The squeegee has a resilient edge to push a spill into the front edge of the tray. A bracket is provided to mount on a vertical surface that receives the tray. The tray has a slot for receiving the squeegee where the squeegee and tray are stored together when placed on the mounting bracket.

Abstract: A system and method for cleaning instruments, which provides removal and collection of material from one or more surgical instruments. The cleaning apparatus may be a dry cleaning process or offered in conjunction with one or more fluids. In one embodiment, the cleaning apparatus continuously purges blood, bone and other debris quickly and may comprise a system for removing reusable material from the cleaning process for reuse.

Abstract: There is a device storage case including a housing having a device access aperture. The device storage case includes a device engagement mechanism coupled to the housing and configured to convert mechanical power derived through user interaction with deposition of a device through the device access aperture to a form usable by the device storage case. The device storage case includes a surface cleaning mechanism configured to clean a surface of a device disposed within the housing, and functionally coupled to the device engagement mechanism such that the device engagement mechanism powers operation of the surface cleaning device. The surface cleaning mechanism includes a plurality of rollers functionally coupled to the device engagement mechanism and configured to clean a surface of the device when powered by the device engagement mechanism.

Abstract: The system is based on a roller (2) installed on a structure with two containers, one located above the other, such that the rotation of the roller (2) as it rests on the floor collects particles and liquids, sending the particles into the first container (1) where they are stored, while a squeezing element (9) squeezes the liquids collected by the roller into the second container (1?). Water is applied to the roller (2) from an upper tank (7) which discharges via a nozzle with a type of scraper (8) to prevent the roller (2) from rotating in the opposite direction and to clean off any particles stuck to it. At the top and rear of the container (1) there are flexible bristles (17) or mop strips that act as a broom and/or mop in the inverted position after turning and hinging the assembly. The assembly has a rotating handle (18) and a skid (13) to overcome obstacles and differences in levels.

Abstract: A device for treating a target surface, such as occurs when cleaning a window. The device has a squeegee blade or other member to apply pressure to the target surface. A sheet movably covers the blade, to present a fresh covering to the target surface with each use. The fresh surface provides for improved removal of the liquid from, or improved treatment of the liquid on, the target surface. Additionally a sheet may comprise a prewetted substrate to apply the liquid to the target surface. One or both of the sheets may be disposed in a cartridge insertable to and removable from the device.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for removing waste from a soiled container that houses laboratory animals and has an opening is disclosed. The apparatus includes a conveyor having a receiving end for receiving containers from a stack of containers. The stack is disposed such that the openings are upwardly oriented. The apparatus also includes a manipulator that aligns with and engages an uppermost container of the stack and causes the uppermost container to be separated from the stack and to be flipped over onto the receiving end of the conveyor such that the opening is downwardly disposed. Waste discarded from the container falls through openings in the conveyor, and a waste receptacle disposed below the conveyor collects the discarded waste. The conveyor advances to transport the container away from the receiving end toward a discharge end of the conveyor.

Abstract: A device for treating a target surface, such as occurs when cleaning a window. The device has a squeegee blade or other member to apply pressure to the target surface. A sheet movably covers the blade, to present a fresh covering to the target surface with each use. The fresh surface provides for improved removal of the liquid from, or improved treatment of the liquid on, the target surface. Additionally a sheet may comprise a prewetted substrate to apply the liquid to the target surface. One or both of the sheets may be disposed in a cartridge insertable to and removable from the device.

Abstract: An oral care implement includes a collection system for oral fluids. Some embodiments of the implement may include an oral care region having a wearable oral member having a thickness that is reduced during use, a reservoir for retaining an oral fluid, a receiver coupled to the oral member for receiving an oral fluid, and a fluid pathway in communication with the receiver to provide the oral fluid to the reservoir.

Abstract: The invention is a golf club head cleaner that is able to remove debris from golf club heads of both irons and woods. The golf club head cleaner is strapped around footwear. A cleaning unit removes debris from golf club heads. A connecting unit connects the strap to the cleaning unit. To remove debris the golf club head is moved across the cleaning unit, which is attached to the golfer's footwear by a strap.

Abstract: A box-shaped collecting part 11 consists of a bottom plate, a top plate, a pair of side plates, and a rear plate. An inlet 11f, as an open face which intersects with a scraping direction and lies at the front in the scraping direction, is formed in the collecting part 11. A scraping blade 12, a guide protrusion 13a, and comb teeth 14 are integrally formed with the collecting part 11 at the inlet 11f. When the guide protrusion 13a is made in contact with a surface 22a of a wax layer 22, the scraping blade 12 is positioned at a predetermined angle with respect to the surface 22a. When a wax scraper 10 is moved in parallel with a surfboard 21, the scraping blade 12 scrapes the wax layer 22. Waste of wax 23 caused upon scraping the wax layer 22 is collected in the collecting part 11.

Abstract: A bathing device has outlet and inlet sides and defines an enclosure. Outlet and inlet sides are permeable to allow water flow through the enclosure. The enclosure is sized to receive soap and to form an air pocket adjacent to the soap, which may be in the form of a bar, a liquid or a gel. A zipper on the inlet side provides access to the enclosure interior. An absorbent member is located proximate the inlet side of the enclosure. In use, soap is located within the compartment. Water is flowed through the inlet side of the enclosure, through the absorbent member and into the soap compartment for mixing the soap and water. Water and dissolved soap are then delivered through the outlet side. Twisting the enclosure about the soap increases mixing as does squeezing the absorbent material to displace water through the outlet side of the enclosure.

Abstract: A pick up device comprises a container defining an interior space, the container having a front wall movable between an open position and a closed position and a rear wall movable between an open position and a closed position. A reciprocating arm is associated with the container and attached to the front wall for moving the front wall between the open position and the closed position. An activator is provided for activating movement of the front wall from the open position to the closed position. Further, a connector means is formed between the rear wall and the container allowing the rear wall to move between the open position and the closed position, the connector means permitting movement from the closed to the open position when the container is oriented at a suitable angle.

Abstract: A motorized waterproof fluid dispenser and applicator is disclosed. The device manually dispenses at least one liquid from a filled container through one or more openings in the device's moving applicator surface. The device itself is waterproof, and designed to be used in a shower or bathtub. Pressure applied by a user during fluid application does not appreciably dampen applicator movement. The motor moving the applicator is suspended within the device allowing motion to be transmitted directly to the applicator while motion is only weakly transmitted to the outside of the device held by a user. Removable or disposable pads may be affixed to the applicator surface to present a variety of applicator surfaces or heat. The batteries may be replaced, providing for a long overall lifetime of the device while also providing for its inexpensive manufacture.

Abstract: A multipurpose gardening tool that comprises a broom assembly, a housing assembly for disposable bags, a spike assembly, a rake assembly, and a dustpan assembly. The multipurpose gardening tool can be readily assembled and disassembled into different configurations or can be combined to form one single tool. The multipurpose gardening tool can be utilized in commercial or residential settings for gardening and landscaping, whereby each can detach from each other to utilize each of the above defined in a manner that corresponds with the work to be accomplished.

Abstract: Applicant discloses a broom that comprises at least one particle capture sheet. In various embodiments, the particle capture sheet can comprise a nonwoven material, a woven material, a knitted material, or a synthetic polymeric membrane. The particle capture sheet can be air permeable or air impermeable, and can comprise an electret material and/or an adhesive.

Abstract: A scraping apparatus includes an elongated tubular shaft with open proximal and distal ends in fluid communication with each other along an entire longitudinal length of the tubular shaft. The apparatus further includes a funnel, a scraping implement positioned above the funnel, a mechanism for securely maintaining the scraping implement at an elevated position above the top opening of the funnel, and a top protrusion monolithically formed with the apex and situated substantially parallel to the top opening of the funnel and juxtaposed proximal thereto. Such a top protrusion has a planar top surface.

Abstract: A cleaning implement for removing particulate soils from a compressible resilient surface is provided. The cleaning implement includes a ramp for pressing particulates against the compressible resilient surface and a collection member for collecting the particulates which are projected away from the compressible resilient surface when the cleaning implement is moved across the compressible resilient surface.

Abstract: A balanced cleaning apparatus that advantageously contains a carrying handle, a dust pan and a bucket wherein the dustpan and the bucket are carried at the two ends of the carrying handle in a balanced position.

Abstract: A portable golf ball scrubber including a bag and a fixture, the bag having an inner water-absorbent sheet composed of ultra-fine polyester fabric and an outer waterproof sheet, an upper mouth of which is composed of a resilient band, and a lower end of which is of a hemi-spherical shape, the fixture being mounted on an upper portion of the bag and having an attachment and a hook or a clamp, which is detachably installed, wherein the attachment and the hook or clamp are made of metal, and at least one of which includes a magnet, by which the attachment and the hook or the clamp are connected together.

Abstract: Applicant discloses a broom that comprises at least one particle capture sheet. In various embodiments, the particle capture sheet can comprise a nonwoven material, a woven material, a knitted material, or a synthetic polymeric membrane. The particle capture sheet can be air permeable or air impermeable, and can comprise an electret material and/or an adhesive.

Abstract: A motorized waterproof fluid dispenser and applicator is disclosed. The device manually dispenses at least one liquid from a filled container through one or more openings in the device's moving applicator surface. The device itself is waterproof, and designed to be used in a shower or bathtub. Pressure applied by a user during fluid application does not appreciably dampen applicator movement. The motor moving the applicator is suspended within the device allowing motion to be transmitted directly to the applicator while motion is only weakly transmitted to the outside of the device held by a user. Removable or disposable pads may be affixed to the applicator surface to present a variety of applicator surfaces or heat. The batteries may be replaced, providing for a long overall lifetime of the device while also providing for its inexpensive manufacture.

Abstract: An apparatus for the collection and disposal of waste material is provided. The apparatus includes a receptacle adapted to be placed on a support surface having a generally upright handle attached thereto. The receptacle includes a lower tray and a cooperating upper portion. The lower tray has substantially planar bottom wall, a pair of vertically extending side walls which include elongated lateral slots. The upper portion has a generally shell-like configuration, and includes a pair of vertically depending side walls which are slidable disposed between the vertically extending side walls of the lower tray. The upper portion has an arcuate front portion which has a front edge adapted to scrape a horizontal surface and a downwardly sloping rear portion adapted for flush alignment with the bottom wall of the lower tray.

Abstract: An apparatus for cleaning vehicular floor mats and the like includes a support member in a container having an opening for receiving dirt and other matter that is removed from a floor mat. A generally horizontal screen is positioned above the container such that the dirt and other matter falls into the container. At least one resilient member connects the screen to the support member, such that the screen shifts when a floor mat positioned on the screen is impacted by a user to thereby dislodge dirt and other matter from the floor mat.

Abstract: An item collection device that allows the user to leisurely walk around with almost no stooping or squatting down required to collect debris and nondebris items such as pine cones, golf balls, pecans, animal droppings, soda straws, toys, cigarette butts, pine straw and many, many other items, wherein this device can also be used as a storage device for items such as toys, golf balls, pecans, etc. The item collection device is comprised of an item mover and an item receiver. The item mover is comprised of a handle, striking member, lifting member and an adjustable attaching mechanism, wherein the adjustable attaching mechanism allows the item mover to be adjusted for either right hand or left hand use. The striking member is adjustably attached against the lower side of the handle. The lifting member back edge is attached to the striking member bottom edge in a lateral fashion and the lifting member extends outwardly from the striking member front side, terminating in a lifting member front edge.

Abstract: A waste collection device has a first, elongated strut, with a waste collection container support having a forward opening mouth removeably attached at a shoe assembly to the distal end of the first strut. A handle assembly is fixedly attached to the proximal end of the first strut. A second strut having a rake at the distal end thereof is pivotally attached to the handle assembly. A disposable bag is detachably mounted at exterior periphery of the mouth and extending rearward through the throat of the waste collection container support. The rake is mounted lengthwise and laterally in a manner so that the rake interfaces with the forward opening mouth so as to be in a position to effectively urge solid waste toward the mouth and thence into the disposable bag, when the rake and container are placed on opposing sides of solid waste lying on a substantially planar surface.