Abstract: Snapable narrow width rectangular dust pans that can easily clip about a flat side outer edge of the open end of a refuse containers having curved or flat side open rim edges. The dust pans can be used as adapters, systems, devices, apparatus, and include novel methods of converting refuse containers into dust pans refuse containers. The receptacles and the dust pans can be formed from molded plastic. The receptacles include an open upper end with a D-shaped configuration and a closed bottom end with a substantially circular bottom configuration. The receptacles can have a generally cylindrical shape and a flat side wall having a triangular tubular shape for allowing the receptacle to be laid on its side so that rakes and brooms can move debris fully into the D-shaped opening with ease.

Abstract: An adapter apparatus to be installed on a pail to allow debris to be swept into the pail when the pail is resting on its side on a surface to be swept. A mounting section is included which is configured to be positioned over at least part of a lip of the pail and secured in place on the pail. A debris collector guide is attached to the mounting section, with the debris collector guide including a pair of sidewalls and a bottom section disposed intermediate the side walls, with the sidewalls and bottom section forming a debris collection region which permits debris to be swept into the debris section and into a pail on which the adapter apparatus is installed.

Abstract: Some aspects of the present invention are related to a mop and/or mop head that allows larger debris to pass over at least a portion of the mop head and into a receptacle of the mop head. In some embodiments, the mop head and the receptacle are integrally formed. The mop has debris collecting material coupled to the mop head to collect dust, dirt, and other relatively small debris as the mop moves over a floor. In one particular embodiment, the debris collecting material is a non-woven material. The debris collecting material of the mop can be connected to the mop many different ways. However, in some embodiments, the material is connected via several projections extending from a top surface of the mop head. The projections pass through apertures in the dust collecting material.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a waste collection device. The device has a top side, a bottom side, a left side, a right side, and a back side. The bottom side has a first front ridge and a second back ridge. The back side has a plurality of holes. In one aspect, at least one of the top, bottom, left, and right sides extends beyond the back, and at least one of the top, bottom, left, and right sides has a slot into which a scraper can be inserted behind the back side to block at least a portion of the plurality of holes. The back side can connect to the bottom side horizontally closer to the second back ridge than where the back side connects to the top. Also disclosed is a base which interfaces with the waste collection device. Other desirable variations are also disclosed herein.

Abstract: A unique system comprises five different devices combined into one to save cost, time, labor, and space. All the five different devices have on-the-fly shape-and-function-shifting capability for changing their shapes and functions and automatically locking them in the shapes and functions while they are in motion, to eliminate the needs for stopping, putting down, unlocking, adjusting, relocking, and picking up the system. The unique five-device-in-one system has multi-purpose shock absorbers, automatic multi-position locking device, utility-bag spreaders, quick-release multi-purpose container, and ground-level dustpan. The unique five-device-in-one system comprises the five following devices: 1) A wheelbarrow, 2) A wheel harvest-bag trash-bag caddy, 3) A wheel tool-refreshment caddy, 4) A dump truck, and 5) A hand truck. All the five different devices above of the system can change their shapes and functions while in motion and can function, simultaneously.

Abstract: A container for picking up and transporting waste such as dog excrement comprises a bag extended by a flap suitable for closing and opening of the bag, the bag having a front wall and a rear wall, the flap extending the rear wall so as to be capable of occupying either an open position for picking up, in which it is folded against an outside face of the rear wall, or else a closed position for transport, in which it is folded against an outside face of the front wall. The invention relates to urban hygiene.

Abstract: Devices and methods are disclosed which relate to supporting a user's arm in order for the user to utilize a maintenance tool with one hand. The support wraps around the user's arm keeping the apparatus stable while in use and allowing the user to derive more power from the user's arm. A handle for the user to grasp ensures the maintenance tool does not slip up and down or rotate about the user's arm. The apparatus enables the user to simply “sweep” their arm to perform various tasks, based upon a chosen maintenance tool. The arm support extends down from the handle portion, with a maintenance tool at the end. The apparatus is extendable such that it is comfortable for different users based on their weight, weight or other factors.

Abstract: An indoor unit of an air conditioner includes an indoor fan, an air filter for capturing dust in an air drawn by the indoor fan, a brush mechanism for removing the dust adhering to the air filter, and a dust storage container for storing the dust removed from the air filter by the brush mechanism. The dust storage container is provided with an opening in which the brush mechanism is positioned. A sealing member is attached to the dust storage container, the sealing member being provided in the dust storage container and between the opening and a storage space in which the dust is stored, for sealing a space between an inner wall surface of the dust storage container and the brush mechanism.

Abstract: A vertically oriented particulate matter collector having a pan and a handle is disclosed. A lip abuts a flat vertical surface to be drilled, such as a wall. The lip when pressed against the wall prevents falling particulate matter from passing between the lip and the wall. A face, attached to the lip, follows the contour of the lip. A back, attached to the face, defines a cavity for collecting particulate matter. A mouth is defined by the opening of the cavity. A floor, opposite the mouth, attaches to the back and face. A collar at the seam joins the face to the floor. The collar projects a slope away from the back and the face. A toe provides support when the pan is set down. The handle, attaches to the mouth defining edge of the back.

Abstract: A hand trowel is provided with upstanding side and rear walls to prevent cement or grout from sliding off when scooped from a container. The sidewalls of the trowel taper to the front edge of the trowel so that no barrier is created to prevent the front edge from being utilized as a “finishing” edge. A handle extends from the rear wall of the trowel. The handle is provided with ergonomic indentations and the front edge is slanted to allow use by either a right- or a left-handed person.

Abstract: A cleaning robot system including a robot and a robot maintenance station. The robot includes a robot body, a drive system, a cleaning assembly, and a cleaning bin carried by the robot body and configured to receive debris agitated by the cleaning assembly. The robot maintenance station includes a station housing configured to receive the robot for maintenance. The station housing has an evacuation passageway exposed to a top portion of the received robot. The robot maintenance station also includes an air mover in pneumatic communication with the evacuation passageway and a collection bin carried by the station housing and in pneumatic communication with the evacuation passageway. The station housing and the robot body fluidly connect the evacuation passageway to the cleaning bin of the received robot. The air mover evacuates debris held in the robot cleaning bin to the collection bin through the evacuation passageway.

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: One embodiment of an apparatus for receiving construction materials includes a base member, a pair of lateral sidewall members, a rear wall member, an elongated protruding member and an engagement structure. The pair of lateral sidewall members extends upwardly from a pair of lateral side portions of the base member. The rear wall member extends upwardly from a rear side portion of the base member. The base member, the pair of lateral sidewall members and the rear wall member configure a receptacle for receiving the construction materials. The elongated protruding member extends upwardly and outwardly at an angle from a front side portion of the base member, and is capable of scooping and collecting the construction materials from a ground surface into the receptacle. The engagement structure is mounted on a back side of the rear wall member for being detachably engaged with a power vehicle.

Abstract: A debris collection device for collecting debris along a vertical surface during drilling of the vertical surface includes a tray being positionable adjacent a vertical surface and under a drill to collect falling debris when the vertical surface is drilled. The tray includes a bottom wall and a perimeter wall being coupled to and extending upwardly from the bottom wall. The perimeter wall and the bottom wall define a collection space to receive the debris.

Abstract: An animal litter collector, comprising a foldable board and a foldable bag having an opening, wherein the foldable board is thin, flat and elongated having a receptacle portion at one end for receiving animal litter, a handle portion in the middle for holding with the human hand and a fastening portion at the other end with a fastener for closing the opening of the foldable bag by fixing it in place; one side of the opening of the foldable bag is fixed onto the fastening portion of the board, and the fastener of the fastening portion is in shape and position that can engage with the other side of the opening to fix it in place and keep the opening closed after animal litter is disposed inside the foldable bag. The present invention is to provide an animal litter collector which is portable, simple and easy to use, and is susceptible of a low cost of manufacture and an affordable price of sale, and can effectively pick up and hold the litter for disposal.

Abstract: The present application relates to a cleaning utensil in combination with a dustpan. The cleaning utensil includes a cleaning head supporting a plurality of cleaning fibers, a hanging hole located in the cleaning head, and a pole connected to the cleaning head by a release mechanism. The dustpan includes a bottom wall, a sidewall extending upward from the bottom wall, and a snap connector located on the dustpan. The hanging hole mates with the snap connector to releasably secure the cleaning head and the dustpan together.

Abstract: A device for cleaning soles of footwear with a plurality of rotatable horizontal brushes. A motor may be used to drive each of the brushes. A tray for collecting dirt and other debris may be located under the brushes in order to provide a convenient method to remove dirt and other debris from the device after use. Such devices may permit a person or persons to clean mud, snow, sand, dirt and the like from the soles of their footwear without need of removing the footwear from their feet.

Abstract: An alternate form of a dustpan, described as a dustsheet, and a receptacle for storage of the dustsheet.

Abstract: A device for cleaning an artificial “infill turf” field includes a rotating brush assembly and a basket for receiving waste and infill material. The basket has a bottom with openings that allow infill material to be returned to the field, and a vibrator to promote separation of infill from waste. The device may include wheels connected to the brush assembly in a manner effective to rotate the brush when one or both of the wheels rotate, and a magnet for picking magnetic waste material from the field. The device may include an actuator for adjusting the height of the brushes, and a tow bar that allows the device to be positioned in an “active” orientation to sweep a field, or an “uplifted” orientation to transport the device across curbs or rough terrain. Multiple brushes and/or baskets may be provided.

Abstract: A leaf bagging apparatus is collapsible in the disassembled state, thereby aiding in transport and storage. Further, the net assembly provides a much sturdier temporary container for leaves and debris than do plastic bags. Also, the net breathes. The net assembly removably fastens to the frame via grommets and hooks. The frame with attached net assembly is held in an open-mouthed position via the removable triangular supports. The supports feature bottom legs and angled legs are fitted with flex clips that are angularly attached via collars. The collars offer a strengthened attachment which also positions the triangular supports is a substantially vertical plane, thereby holding the net fully open. This full open net is especially advantageous in the use of leaf blowers in filling the relatively large net with debris.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for cleaning outdoor debris such as leaves and lawn clippings. The preferred embodiment of the apparatus comprises a resistant, pliable mat and wall element. The present invention can be secured in place through stakes or posts and is configured to allow a user to directly push debris onto the mat, without having to hold the apparatus in place. The wall element retains the debris in place once debris has been collected on the mat. The pliable nature of the mat allows the user to lift and transport the apparatus more easily when filled with a load. The user can also fold the apparatus into a compact configuration for easy storage.

Abstract: An improved dustpan having interlockable mating grooves and channels to facilitate stacking together at least two dustpans. The unique feature of the present invention is to form at least one groove in the sidewall of a dustpan, which groove has an interior chamber and an exteriorly projecting bulge so that when slid together, the exterior bulge of the upper dustpan slides into the chamber of the groove of the lower dustpan so that they are locked together. In a preferred embodiment, the upper interior wall of the interior chamber and the upper portion of the bulge start at the same downward angle from front to back to facilitate locking two dustpans together.

Abstract: The present invention includes a device and method for collecting debris discharged from a penetrating surface. The tool dust collector generally employs a substantially flat part with a substantially curved part to form a substantially non-rigid container to be positioned on or near the penetrating surface. The tool dust collector may include adhesive bands to position the device at the penetrating location. The device allows an individual to collect dust and debris safely, efficiently, and without a great deal of preparation.

Abstract: A dustbin apparatus includes a housing that has a bottom wall, a top wall and a peripheral wall that is attached to and extends between the top and bottom walls. The peripheral wall has an opening therein extending upwardly from the bottom wall and toward the top wall. The opening defines a front side of the housing. Debris may be swept into the housing through the opening. An elongated handle has a first end and a second end. The first end is pivotally coupled to an outer surface of the top wall. A primary light emitter is attached to the housing and emits light forward of the front side of the housing when turned on to illuminate an area forward and adjacent to the bottom wall.

Abstract: A wet spill-dust pan, which includes an arched-shaped base panel, a back wall extending upward from a back edge of said base panel, a pair of side walls connected to arched sides of said base panel and extend the length thereof in an upward manner and are interconnected to said back wall, a top panel interconnecting said back wall and part of said side walls, said base panel having an open front with a leading rubber blade portion over which debris and wet spilled material can be squeegee swept, a generally U-shaped handle having a transverse portion and a pair of laterally extending arms, wherein each said arm is pivotally connected to an outside of one of said side walls such that said transverse portion is laterally spaced from said top panel and extends thereacross.

Abstract: A cleaning apparatus includes a carrying handle and a collector. The collector has a hollow shell pivoted to the carrying handle, and a spade connected to the hollow shell and defining with the hollow shell a dust collecting open chamber. The spade has a leading edge and a V-shaped cut inwardly extending from a middle of the leading edge. By means of the V-shaped cut, the user can use the spade to pick up waste matters from the ground.

Abstract: The device includes a corral area with porous sides which allows air to pass through while leaves and debris are staged for insertion into the bagger; and an incline plane with an aeronautical design on top, which forces the air and leaves towards the bag chutes the bagging area where air is exhausted and leaves/debris are deposited into the bags via air pressure and gravity. The bags are held in an almost vertical position to facilitate complete filling. The design also includes an infinitely adjustable air baffle, which can be attached to any standard blower to aid in the insertion of the leaves and debris into the chute.

Abstract: An electric hand-held power tool is disclosed that includes a machine housing (11) that has at least one dust-ejection opening (12), and a dust-collection container (13) attached to dust-ejection opening (12), the dust-collection container (13) including a dust-collection box (15) and a cover (16) that closes the dust-collection box (15). To reduce manufacturing costs and provide simple handling of the electric hand-held power tool, dust-collection box (15) of dust-collection container (13) is integrally joined with machine housing (11).

Abstract: A trash receptacle cleaning product has a trash receiving receptacle with side walls and a bottom wall. Side walls of the container extend past the bottom wall, forming a base for the container and a partially enclosed space below the bottom wall of the container. The front wall of the container has a cut-out or indented section configured to accept and store the handle of a cleaning implement, such as a lobby dustpan and broom unit. The space beneath the bottom wall permits the insertion of the lower part of the cleaning implement within the space. The result is a compact, self-contained trash cleaning product which can easily and conveniently be transported for use to any given location for cleaning and sweeping.

Abstract: A receptacle apparatus 10 which includes a receptacle 14 into which refuse is placed very shortly after it is placed within the apparatus 10, thereby reducing the likelihood that it will be undesirably communicated into the surrounding environment 80.

Abstract: The present invention is a portable spring-loaded bag holder, workable with a single hand, that securely holds open the mouth of a lawn bag. Parallel handles are gripped and squeezed together in one hand. When the handles are squeezed together, a spring is compressed and a small section of frame is repositioned near a large frame loop. While the holder is held with one hand, the loop is placed within the mouth of a lawn bag, and the top of the mouth of the bag is placed over the small frame with the other hand. Releasing either the inner handle or the outer handle allows the spring to move the inner handle away from the outer handle and to move the small frame away from the large frame loop, thereby tensioning the mouth of the bag around the large loop and the small frame.

Abstract: A collection device for use with a drill to capture debris ejected from drilling into a surface includes a body formed of flexible material having a first, substantially flat, configuration and a second erect configuration defining a cavity. The body includes a hole for receiving a drill bit into the cavity when the body is erect and adhesive means for adhering the body to the surface.

Abstract: A chute is fabricated of a resilient, generally rigid material. The chute has a central section and two side sections coupled to the central section. The central section and each side section have input edges, output edges and side edges there between. Each side section has a cut out extending from its output edge toward its input edge. The cut out extends inwardly from its exterior edge. The chute is adapted to be held in an open orientation. The side sections are in a spaced configuration. The input ends and L-shaped cut outs within a trash container and the remainder of the chute extend outwardly from the trash container. In this manner a user may sweep leaves and other debris onto the central section of the chute between the side sections and into the trash container.

Abstract: A pan for use in connection with a trash receptacle with or without a trash bag inserted into the receptacle. The present pan has brackets formed to engage the rim of the receptacle's opening so that debris can be swept directly into the pan and ultimately deposited into the receptacle. Furthermore, the pan elevates the rim of the receptacle so that debris tends to slide toward the bottom of the receptacle. Once the trash receptacle is stood erect, the pan facilitates the moving of all debris easily and quickly into the container or bag.

Abstract: A cleaning system for facilitating cleaning of a desired surface. The cleaning system comprising a base framework supporting a dust pan comprising a ramp area located adjacent a temporary collection receptacle, and the including a pivotal door to facilitate transfer of collected debris. The base framework also supporting a storage bin located adjacent the temporary collection receptacle. An actuation lever is connected to the base framework and operatively coupled to the dust pan to facilitate movement of the dust pan and transfer of any debris, temporarily stored in the temporary collection receptacle, to the storage bin once the pivotal door of the temporary collection receptacle opens.

Abstract: A dust pan has both an elongate handle and a receptacle for a removable long handle. The elongate handle may be unitary with and extend rearwardly from a back wall on the dust pan. The receptacle may be disposed along an upright back wall of the dust pan, and may include a set of internal thread segments beneath an extended channel, enabling the receptacle to accommodate either a threaded ¾? diameter handle, or a 1? diameter handle.

Abstract: A kit includes the combination of an stand-up dustpan having a length of approximately 107.5 cm and a less than full-sized broom having a length of approximately 84.8 cm. The floor cleaning kit also includes an enclosed box-shaped container shaped to define an interior cavity into which the dustpan and broom, when they are disassembled, can be disposed, the container having a length of approximately 36.8 cm, a width of approximately 32.6 cm and a depth of approximately 10.9 cm. Each of the dustpan and the broom includes a handle comprising at least two independent sections which are adapted to be coupled together. The container includes a rear panel, a front panel, a pair of side panels, a top panel and a bottom panel which together define the enclosed interior cavity. The container additionally includes a partition which at least partially subdivides the enclosed interior cavity into an upper chamber and a lower chamber.

Abstract: The scalloped edge dustpan is eliminates the line of dust or debris that is often left on the floor when dust or debris is swept in to a conventional, straight-edge dustpan. is a dustpan in which the front or leading edge of the base or blade has is formed with a continuous series of semicircular segments or protrusions forming a scalloped edge. The scallops may be beveled so that the scalloped edge tapers downward towards the front of the base. The dustpan may be formed with the base and the leading edge formed as a single piece of material, or the scalloped edge may be formed as a strip attached to the front of a dustpan blades leading edge by adhesive or fasteners.

Abstract: An improvement to a four sided trash container having wheels and a hinged lid includes a ramp in at least one side of the can near an upper rim of the container, the ramp being either fixed or pivotal, with the upper rim on which the ramp is located also including a tapered sweep above the ramp, for raking or sweeping debris into the container without the debris falling back out of the container during filling of the container while on its side.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for capturing debris generated from a procedure on a human's extremities having a support bar that can be removably secured to an item of furniture, a flexible frame secured to the support bar adapted to receive a disposable receptacle, and at least one receptacle place upon or removably secured to the frame. Procedures include, but are not limited to, podiatry, manicure, and pedicure. Receptacles can be provided pre-loaded in cartridges. Receptacles can be mounted on freestanding support structures, such a tripod, instead of being fastened to an item of furniture.

Abstract: A dustpan for collecting dust from a floor or similar surface. The dustpan has a roller mounted to the rearwall of the dustpan. The roller has a sticky or tacky surface that is rolled over the surface to remove the line of dust left in front of the leading edge of the dustpan when dust is swept into the dustpan by a broom. The roller is rolled over the line of dust to remove it from the surface. The surface of the roller can be washed when it is coated with dust so that it can be reused. In an alternate embodiment the roller is made of a roll of sticky paper that can have the dirty portion removed leaving a new layer of clean, sticky paper.

Abstract: A lid for a dustpan/trash can comprising a generally circular top having a downwardly depending, circumferentially extending lip projecting from the outer periphery of said top, a trough like member attached to the lip of the top including a planar base positioning the top generally perpendicular to a surface on which the base is placed, said trough section having an upwardly inclined ramp, an elongated straight edge so that waste material may be scooped into the trough.

Abstract: An improved dustpan includes an elongated receptacle with a lip at one edge of the perimeter of the receptacle and a handle or grip attached to the opposite edge. The handle extends away from the perimeter edge of the receptacle opening in a direction perpendicular to the lip and is unsupported at its far end. The elongated receptacle extends beneath the handle at least as far as the end of the handle, and can extend further. The elongated receptacle has a flat end wall that permits the dustpan to be stored upright without emptying or spilling its contents. In its upright storage position the dustpan lip is upward and the handle is downward. The end of the handle can stabilize the dustpan in its upright storage position. Several of the dustpans can be nested.

Abstract: A disposable dust receptacle can be formed from a foldable blank. It has flaps that close an open end so that the receptacle closes automatically as the receptacle is removed from a cleaning machine. The receptacle can be constructed from a biodegradable material, and is most suitable for use with cleaning machines having rotary brushes.

Abstract: A dustpan includes an open-front receptacle, at least one elongated rail on the receptacle, an elongated handle having a coupling portion, and a coupling mechanism slidably coupled to the at least one rail and pivotally coupled to the coupling portion of the handle so that the handle is both slidably and pivotally moveable relative to the receptacle between use and storage positions. A broom includes an elongated second handle and a head carrying set of bristles, the head having a housing with curved side portions shaped and dimensioned to respectively nest in recesses in the dustpan handle in a stowed condition clipped to the dustpan handle in such a way that it does not interfere with the pivoting and sliding movement of the dustpan handle. The dustpan receptacle can be stood on its flat rear end wall with the stowed broom received therein.

Abstract: The present invention features a combination dustpan and residual dust collection device and method for removing residual dust from a surface after sweeping initial debris into the dustpan collection bin. The combination dustpan and residual dust collection device comprises a unique dusting head strategically positioned preferably on the underside portion of a dustpan. The dusting head is equipped with a dust cloth or dust cover capable of collecting and retaining residual dust typically left on the floor. When dirty, the dusting head material/covering may be replaced and or cleaned.

Abstract: A liquid barrier system for protecting selected areas of flooring from liquid flow. The liquid barrier system includes a pair of end assemblies adapted for abutting a surface of a floor, and an elongate barrier assembly having two ends, each one of the barrier assembly ends being coupled to an associated one of the end assemblies.

Abstract: A cleaning system for facilitating cleaning of a desired surface. The cleaning system comprising a base framework supporting a dust pan comprising a ramp area located adjacent a temporary collection receptacle, and the including a pivotal door to facilitate transfer of collected debris. The base framework also supporting a storage bin located adjacent the temporary collection receptacle. An actuation lever is connected to the base framework and operatively coupled to the dust pan to facilitate movement of the dust pan and transfer of any debris, temporarily stored in the temporary collection receptacle, to the storage bin once the pivotal door of the temporary collection receptacle opens.

Abstract: This is a lobby dustpan handle which has a plurality of arcuate and straight segments resulting in a more effective and versatile utility of the dustpan and a broom used with the dustpan.

Abstract: A new yard sweepings collection device comprises a triangular frame having one side frame member extending well beyond the triangular frame to form a convenient handle. A garbage or yard and garden plastic bag opening is wrapped around the triangular frame and secured by a plurality of nail or spike ends extending outwardly from the frame. Plastic bags having openings larger than the triangular opening are accommodated by gathering the excess plastic at the top of the frame and impaling the excess on the nail ends at the top of the frame. The plurality of nail ends on each side member of the frame accommodates plastic bags with openings somewhat smaller than the frame opening. Adjacent the nails and attached to the frame are guards to reduce the likelihood of inadvertently brushing against the nails. In addition, a runner may be attached to the bottom frame member to support and protect the plastic bag against abrasion and tearing from objects on the ground.