Abstract: A bodily fluid cleanup system is configured to be assembled, employed and subsequently disposed of to safely remove biohazardous material from an area. The system includes a disposable receptacle and a plurality of disposable modular components for assembling a plurality of disposable modular implements, all of which may be enclosed within a single package. The modular implements may include, but are not limited to, a wiper blade, a broom, a dustpan and/or a mop. The receptacle transitions between an open position and a closed position and in an embodiment includes a base, an integral cover, a molded bottom edge insert and a molded mounting member which all form an enclosure that functions to house various materials and the implements in a pre-usage configuration and to retain biohazardous material during a cleanup process.

Abstract: An apparatus for the collection of debris such as leaves and other yard debris having a flat-pack configuration and a hoop-like configuration. In a hoop-like configuration, the apparatus allows the fixation of a bag such that the bag is held open and allows the user to dispose debris through the apparatus and into the bag.

Abstract: A vacuuming-off device includes at least one vacuuming-off unit that has at least one interface. The interface is mechanically and electrically connectable to a hand-held power tool, in particular to a hammer drill and/or chipping hammer, in at least one first application. The vacuuming-off device further includes an adapter unit that, in at least one second application, is connectable to the interface. The adapter unit has at least one connecting unit that is connectable to at least one energy supply.

Abstract: The cleanup system employs an associated clearing component, such as a tool comprised of squeegee and/or brush elements, to close the entrance to a containment or receptacle unit to thereby prevent leakage or escape of liquid, semi-liquid, and/or dry matter during transport.

Abstract: An apparatus and methods for collecting swept waste material are described herein. The apparatus includes a dustpan having a base and a wall, a handle, and a plurality of protrusions. The base is configured to be placed in contact with a surface to be cleaned and includes a front lip over which debris can be swept. The wall extends upwardly from at least a portion of the base other than the front lip and is configured to contain debris in the dustpan. The handle is coupled to a top edge of the wall opposite the front lip and extends away from the wall and downwardly from the top edge so that an end of the handle is disposed approximately even with the base. The plurality of protrusions extend inwardly from the wall and are configured to remove debris from bristles of a broom when the broom is swept across the plurality of protrusions.

Abstract: An attachable debris guide for a waste bin is disclosed that cooperates with a side of the waste bin to form a pathway into the waste bin. The debris guide is angled so that, when the bin is laid on its side and the debris guide is attached, the debris guide mates with a flat receiving surface such that debris can be swept directly into the waste bin.

Abstract: System(s), method(s), and device(s) that facilitate using an edge component to facilitate waste disposal are presented. An edge component having a top portion and bottom portion formed so as to be in a C-like shape such that the edge component can be attached to a top edge of a side portion of container. The edge component can have an edge portion at the opposite end having a substantially fine edge to facilitate transferring waste from a surface into the container via the edge component when the container is placed on its side portion. In embodiments, the edge component can have side walls that can extend up to a desired height to minimize waste dropping off the side of the edge component; or an attachable portion of the edge component can be flexible such that it can conform to a non-straight shape of a side portion of the container.

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: An electrically powered belt sander comprising a housing, a dust flow path defined by the housing, a motor mounted in the housing at a first location and having an output shaft, a fan connectable to the motor output shaft and rotateably mounted in the housing at a second location a distance from the motor output shaft, a belt connectable between the motor output shaft and the fan whereby the rotation of the motor output shaft drives the rotation of the fan, and a damper located in the dust flow path and operable for blocking the dust flow path.

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: A scoop assembly having a scoop structure with a head section and a handle that extends from the head section. The head section of the scoop structure defines a plurality of openings. A removable liner is provided that lines the head section of the scoop structure. The liner defines a plurality of slots that orient atop the openings in the head section of the scoop structure. As a result, when the scoop structure is used to scoop solid waste, only the liner comes into physical contact with the solid waste and becomes soiled. The soiled liner can then be disposed with the solid waste and a new liner attached to the scoop structure. The scoop structure can therefore be kept clean without the need for repeated washings.

Abstract: A combination dustpan and broom form a kit wherein the dustpan includes a handle adapted to receive and grip the handle of the broom and further wherein the dustpan is formed in an asymmetric shape including a straight sidewall that facilitates directional movement of dust or trash collected in the dustpan.

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 cleaning device including a handle and a pan is provided. The pan has a smooth, continuous inner surface which facilitates cleaning. A ramp portion of a base of the pan has a transitional angle of inclination which facilitates pulling waste into the pan. Spacers and supports are provided to ensure that the front ramp remains in contact with a surface when a downward force is applied to the pan. A method is also provided which, using the aforementioned cleaning device, reduces the time necessary to remove a hazard on a surface.

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 dust pan for facilitating emptying of debris from the dust pan, that is nestable one within another for decreased shipping costs, and that can be easily and inexpensively manufactured as a single piece.

Abstract: A cleaning device including a handle and a pan is provided. The pan has a smooth, continuous inner surface which facilitates cleaning. A ramp portion of a base of the pan has a transitional angle of inclination which facilitates pulling waste into the pan. Spacers and supports are provided to ensure that the front ramp remains in contact with a surface when a downward force is applied to the pan. A method is also provided which, using the aforementioned cleaning device, reduces the time necessary to remove a hazard on a surface.

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 disposable lawn bag providing for easy pick-up and removal of leaves and lawn debris, thus eliminating the need for constant bending and handling of leaves and lawn debris. The bag is held open when the two ends of the enclosed stakes are pulled apart and pushed into the ground. This opens the bag and allows it to sit flush against the ground, so that leaves and debris can be directly raked into the open bag. No bending or handling of leaves and debris is necessary. Once the bag is filled, the ends of the stakes are removed from the ground. The bag may then be closed with any type of closure and then disposed of, using the takes as handles.

Abstract: A dust pan having improved means for facilitating emptying of debris from the dust pan, that is nestable one within another for decreased shipping costs, and that can be easily and inexpensively manufactured as a single piece.

Abstract: A dust pan for collecting a mixture of materials, including liquids, from a flat or contoured surface. This improved dust pan has a flexibly movable bottom wall that conforms to the floor contour and means to reduce liquid spill over.

Abstract: A dust pan having improved structure for facilitating emptying of debris from the dust pan is disclosed.