Abstract: Leaf blower that is carried on the back of the operator comprising at least an engine (14) and a fan. The fan is provided with an air inlet (13) placed on the side of the fan that is facing away from the back of the operator. The air stream is passing the engine (14) on its way to the air inlet (13) so that the engine (14) is cooled.

Abstract: A backpack blower has a lightweight engine, a starter, a fuel tank, a fan, a frame for the engine, two hollow tubes, and a control mechanism upon one tube. The blower improvement comes from a housing and two elbows. The round housing contains the fan and has two tangential outlets. The two elbows have a generally round cross section and a generally right angle shape. On each elbow, the first end connects with an outlet and the second end joins a tube. The elbows rotate and bend, directing leaves and debris with airflow from the tubes.

Abstract: A power blower having a frame, a blower, and a loop-shaped filter member. In an embodiment of the invention, the blower is disposed apart from the frame by an air intake space and has an air intake port facing the frame, and the loop-shaped filter member is disposed around a periphery of the air intake port and is adapted to catch debris on an upstream side of the air intake port.

Abstract: To dispose wine expectorant from a spit bucket, the interior of a portable pressurizable rigid tank is connected to a vacuum pump which draws a vacuum in the tank. The tank is disconnected from the pump and transported to the spit bucket. An inlet end of a suction conduit connected to the tank is inserted into the spit bucket. A passage from the inlet end to the tank interior is opened to cause the vacuum in the tank to draw-in the wine expectorant from the spit bucket. The tank is taken to a discharge station, and a drain of the tank is opened in order to discharge the tank contents.

Abstract: There is provided a portable air blowing working machine capable of obviating frequent operation for the maintenance of air cleaner and hence capable of improving working efficiency. This working machine includes an internal combustion engine having the air cleaner disposed in the air-intake system thereof, and an air blower to be rotationally driven by the engine; which is characterized in that the air cleaner is provided with a suction port for inhaling external air, with a filter member for cleaning air inhaled from the suction port to thereby permit the cleaned air to be introduced into the engine, and with a discharge port for enabling part of the air inhaled from the suction port to be discharged out of the air cleaner without permitting part of the air to pass through the filter member; and that an air flow directed to flow from the suction port to the discharge port is permitted to generate inside the air cleaner by making use of suction force of the air blower.

Abstract: A portable cordless unit includes an interchangeable broom and an intake collector which draws in dirt and the air—having passed through filters—can be blown out of the machine outside the room through a long hose. A switching circuit causes fan operation in the event a room needs vacuum in addition to a broom.

Abstract: An air blower/vacuum includes a nozzle, a fan, and a main body. The main body is formed with a vacuum pathway and a blower pathway, located upstream and downstream, respectively, from the fan with respect to the flow of air. The main body is also formed with an attachment hole in fluid communication with both the vacuum pathway and the blower pathway. The attachment hole supports the nozzle rotatable between a vacuum mode orientation and a blower mode orientation. In the vacuum mode orientation, the pathway of the nozzle is in fluid communication with the vacuum pathway. In the blower mode orientation, the pathway of the nozzle is in fluid communication with the blower pathway.

Abstract: A wet/dry utility vacuum with a canister, a powerhead assembly with a fan, a shut-off device that prevents the fan from drawing liquids into the fan inlet when a volume of the liquid in the canister exceeds a predetermined volume. The powerhead assembly includes a controller that permits the utility vacuum to be operated in a desired power mode so that the user may employ either an AC power source or a DC power source, such as a battery pack, for example. In some applications, the battery pack may be interchangeable with the battery packs of various cordless tools, including drill/drivers and saws. A tool set and a method for operating a battery-powered tool set are also provided.

Abstract: A portable vacuum cleaning apparatus intended to be carried either on a single shoulder or worn backpack style, wherein the vacuum cleaner has an extensible tube and nozzle arrangement that may be held substantially fully enclosed in the vacuum cleaner case, wherein the hose or wand may be collapsed when not in use to prevent entanglement, or may be incrementally extended and secured in a desired position for use. Additional advantages of the present invention include a suspension arrangement for flexibly suspending the internal components of the vacuum and for providing a moment to counteract the force and movement of the wand.

Abstract: To dispose wine expectorant from a spit bucket, the interior of a portable pressurizable rigid tank is connected to a vacuum pump which draws a vacuum in the tank. The tank is disconnected from the pump and transported to the spit bucket. An inlet end of a suction conduit connected to the tank is inserted into the spit bucket. A passage from the inlet end to the tank interior is opened to cause the vacuum in the tank to draw-in the wine expectorant from the spit bucket. The tank is taken to a discharge station, and a drain of the tank is opened in order to discharge the tank contents.

Abstract: The aforesaid and other objectives are realized providing a preferred embodiment of a lawn vacuum attachment having a bag with wheels positioned at the opposing sides thereof to allow the attachment to be rolled along a lawn or other surface. With the attachment so connected, the user can manually roll the attachment over the lawn instead of carrying it while holding the lawn vacuum machine as it operates.

Abstract: The present invention 10 discloses a portable back pack vacuum consisting of a housing 12 containing vacuum components. Shoulder straps 22 and a waist belt 16 with buckle 17 are provided for easy maneuvering of the device. A hose storage compartment 28 allows the user to stow the vacuum hose 30 while not in use. The waist belt provides multiple elastic pockets 18 for easy storage and accessibility to items and attachments 20 for the device. A handle 24 is located at the top of the device for easy lifting assistance.

Abstract: A mounting assembly adapted to removably secure a vacuum cleaner to a support includes a mounting rack. The mounting rack has a surface located at its upper end that supports the vacuum cleaner in a suspended state. The mounting assembly also includes a retaining clip connected to the mounting rack. The retaining clip is movable between a first position and a second position. The retaining clip engages an outwardly extending portion of the vacuum cleaner in the first position, and disengages the outwardly extending portion in the second position.

Abstract: Disclosed is a vacuum cleaning device and system for maintaining the operability of a vacuum cleaner. The device has a releasably attachable/detachable filter unit and a releasably attachable/detachable motor unit. Various filter units and motor units are interchangeable.

Abstract: The present invention 10 discloses a portable back pack vacuum consisting of a housing 12 containing vacuum components. Shoulder straps 22 and a waist belt 16 with buckle 17 are provided for easy maneuvering of the device. A hose storage compartment 28 allows the user to stow the vacuum hose 30 while not in use. The waist belt provides multiple elastic pockets 18 for easy storage and accessibility to items and attachments 20 for the device. A handle 24 is located at the top of the device for easy lifting assistance.

Abstract: A gutter cleaner having a head and a handle. The head is tubular and has a bend and a nozzle. The bend curves in two orthogonal planes, through an angle of 135° to 195° in one plane and through an angle of 15° to 60° in the other plane. The nozzle has an egress with one dimension being narrower than the other. The head and handle slidably fitting together and are secured to fix their relative positions. The lower end of the handle is adapted to attach to a vacuum source. The handle has a textured surface for gripping and eyelets for removably attaching a shoulder strap. Optionally, the handle has two sections that are slidably fitted together and that can be secured relative to each other.

Abstract: A power blower having a frame, a blower, and a loop-shaped filter member. In an embodiment of the invention, the blower is disposed apart from the frame by an air intake space and has an air intake port facing the frame, and the loop-shaped filter member is disposed around a periphery of the air intake port and is adapted to catch debris on an upstream side of the air intake port.

Abstract: Leaf blower that is carried on the back of the operator comprising at least an engine (14) and a fan. The fan is provided with an air inlet (13) placed on the side of the fan that is facing away from the back of the operator. The air stream is passing the engine (14) on its way to the air inlet (13) so that the engine (14) is cooled.

Abstract: Conventional leaf blowers have a supporting frame to where the different components are attached. In order to reduce the noise from the tool and protect some of the components are they provided with covers. This makes the tool heavy and complicated for the operator to use. The claimed invention is a covering casing (10) that also is the supporting structure for the different components in the tool. The casing reduces the amount of noise spread from the tool and protects the components inside the casing (10).

Abstract: Belt-mounted vacuum apparatus and methods are disclosed. In one embodiment, a belt-mounted vacuum apparatus includes a belt member adapted to engage about an operator's waist, a dirt receptacle attached to the belt member, and a vacuum unit attached to the belt member and spaced apart from the dirt receptacle. The vacuum unit is operatively coupled with the dirt receptacle such that an airflow created by the vacuum unit propels particulates through the intake port and into the dirt receptacle. In alternate embodiments, the vacuum unit may be spaced apart from the dirt receptacle by a small distance, or may be positioned on opposite sides of the operator. In another embodiment, an apparatus includes a belt member having a stiffened portion. The stiffened portion may, for example, comprise an outer shell. Alternately, the belt member may also include a flexible, padded layer that engages with the operator's waist.

Abstract: A blower tube connected to a blower of an air-jet type cleaner comprises a straight tube part having one end connected to the blower; and a deflecting part, extending from the other end of the straight tube part, for receiving an airflow within the straight tube part and deflecting thus received airflow. A nozzle for jetting out the airflow deflected by the deflecting part is defined in the straight tube part and deflecting part. The deflecting part does not protrude sideways from the straight tube part. In this configuration, the blower tube can be handled as if it is a straight rod-like body, and can be inserted into a narrow space for cleaning.

Abstract: A portable vacuum cleaning apparatus intended to be carried either on a single shoulder or worn backpack style, wherein the vacuum cleaner has an extensible tube and nozzle arrangement that may be held substantially fully enclosed in the vacuum cleaner case, wherein the hose or wand may be collapsed when not in use to prevent entanglement, or may be incrementally extended and secured in a desired position for use. Additional advantages of the present invention include a suspension arrangement for flexibly suspending the internal components of the vacuum and for providing a moment to counteract the force and movement of the wand.

Abstract: Belt-mounted vacuum apparatus and methods are disclosed. In one embodiment, a belt-mounted vacuum apparatus includes a belt member adapted to engage about an operator's waist, a dirt receptacle attached to the belt member, and a vacuum unit attached to the belt member and spaced apart from the dirt receptacle. The vacuum unit is operatively coupled with the dirt receptacle such that an airflow created by the vacuum unit propels particulates through the intake port and into the dirt receptacle. In alternate embodiments, the vacuum unit may be spaced apart from the dirt receptacle by a small distance, or may be positioned on opposite sides of the operator. In another embodiment, an apparatus includes a belt member having a stiffened portion. The stiffened portion may, for example, comprise an outer shell. Alternately, the belt member may also include a flexible, padded layer that engages with the operator's waist.

Abstract: Belt-mounted vacuum apparatus and methods are disclosed. In one embodiment, a belt-mounted vacuum apparatus includes a belt member adapted to engage about an operator's waist, a dirt receptacle attached to the belt member, and a vacuum unit attached to the belt member and spaced apart from the dirt receptacle. The vacuum unit is operatively coupled with the dirt receptacle such that an airflow created by the vacuum unit propels particulates through the intake port and into the dirt receptacle. In alternate embodiments, the vacuum unit may be spaced apart from the dirt receptacle by a small distance, or may be positioned on opposite sides of the operator. In another embodiment, an apparatus includes a belt member having a stiffened portion. The stiffened portion may, for example, comprise an outer shell. Alternately, the belt member may also include a flexible, padded layer that engages with the operator's waist.

Abstract: A portable power working machine has an L-shaped frame, a centrifugal blower fixed on a frame in a state that an intake port is opposed to a upright portion of the frame, and a cover having an upper portion spanned between an upper portion of the upright portion of the frame and the centrifugal blower and side portions extending from respective ends of the upper portion to a horizontal portion of the frame and spanned between a side portion of the upright portion and the centrifugal blower. A plurality of through-holes are formed in the upper portion of the cover, the through-holes communicating an interior space defined by the frame, the centrifugal blower and the cover with an exterior space on an outside of the interior space and having a size to block foreign matter in size greater than a predetermined value from passing through.

Abstract: A portable steam cleaner eliminates the need for the heavy, self-contained machine that houses the water pump, vacuum system, solution tank, and wastewater recovery tank. It moves the vacuum system and recovery tank from the self-contained unit to a module that the technician wears on his back. The water pump itself becomes a separate unit that attaches to any external tank of water at the job site, such as a bathtub. This external tank serves as the solution tank. Because the portable steam cleaner breaks the machine into small, manageable modules, a technician can easily transport the equipment to a job site. With the smaller steam cleaner, the technician has a great degree of flexibility, so he can maneuver the steam cleaner with ease and efficiency. Finally, because the recovery tank rests on the technician's back, he can effortlessly drain the tank simply by opening a valve.

Abstract: An enclosure is constructed as a back pack so that it may be worn. Air is conducted into an air intake chamber, then to an air intake plenum by air impeller. An electric motor is coupled with an air impeller, with motor cooling accomplished by the positioning of the electric motor adjacent to a motor cooling intake aperture. A sound absorbing layer lines the enclosure. Air exits through an air exhaust orifice for application in blowing leaves etc. A rotational transmission, terminating with a coupling is adapted for receiving an accessory for operation of the accessory so that a wide range of garden, carpentry and farming accessories may be utilized with the power take-off.

Abstract: The present invention is a vacuuming apparatus convertible between a backpack mode, a canister mode and an upright mode. Additionally, the present invention is convertible into a handheld mode and a blower mode. Each of these modes are accomplished through attachments which are able to be easily attached and detached together. The apparatus has a power unit having an electric motor and impeller; a base unit containing a filter; a backpack unit for use in the backpack mode; a canister unit for use in the canister mode; a blower unit for use in the blower mode; a handheld unit for use as a handheld vacuum cleaner in a hand held mode; and a work bench waste collection mode.

Abstract: A portable power working machine has an L-shaped frame, a centrifugal blower fixed on a frame in a state that an intake port is opposed to a upright portion of the frame, and a cover having an upper portion spanned between an upper portion of the upright portion of the frame and the centrifugal blower and side portions extending from respective ends of the upper portion to a horizontal portion of the frame and spanned between a side portion of the upright portion and the centrifugal blower. A plurality of through-holes are formed in the upper portion of the cover, the through-holes communicating an interior space defined by the frame, the centrifugal blower and the cover with an exterior space on an outside of the interior space and having a size to block foreign matter in size greater than a predetermined value from passing through.

Abstract: A backpack vacuum cleaner comprising a housing with a compartment for a filter bag, a connection branch for a suction hose, a hip strap to be applied around the hips of the bearer and a pair of shoulder straps. In order to only limit as little as possible the freedom of movement of the bearer with respect to the upper part of his body and arms when using the vacuum cleaner, and at the same time to provide a vacuum cleaner with a comparatively big filter bag and a subsequent big cleaning capacity, the housing is divided in two, the two parts being connected with a flexible connection allowing a tilting movement between the two parts, the hip strap being fastened to the lower part and the shoulder straps being mutually interconnected with an equalizing device for equalizing differences in tension between the two straps.