Abstract: The present invention relates to an upright vacuum cleaner having a main longitudinal extension, comprising a housing provided with a cavity, which cavity is formed between a bottom portion, and a frame portion, and a dust container comprising a wall and having two lateral sides, wherein the dust container is arranged in the cavity, and wherein the frame portion comprises at least two support bars arranged substantially in the longitudinal direction of the vacuum cleaner, one along each lateral side of the dust container, such that the at least two support bars contribute to the rigidity of the vacuum cleaner while a major portion of the wall of the dust container remains visible.

Abstract: A guide and control assembly of a battery driven portable handheld power tool (1) is provided, which guide and control assembly (10) comprises a main handle (20) of the tool, arranged to be gripped by a hand of an operator, in an operating position, so as to permit the operator to carry and guide the power tool (1) with the hand during operational use thereof, a recessed user interaction panel (30) comprising a plurality of user input devices (31, 31?, 31?) and a first status indicating device (32), the user interaction panel (30) being formed in a panel receiving portion (41) of a housing (40) of the power tool (1), wherein the user interaction panel is positioned such that the user input devices (31) are reachable by a thumb of the operator when the hand is in the operating position.

Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for self-cleaning dust removal. The apparatus may be provided with a brush housing 202 having an opening 204, one or more axles 206 disposed around the opening 204, and a plurality of brush fibers 208 emanating from the one or more axles 206 that rotate inward into the opening 204. In addition, the system may include a scraping edge 106, disposed around the opening 204, farther into the brush housing 202 than the one or more axles 206, that scrapes 1408 dust off of the brush fibers 208 as they rotate inward against the scraping edge 106, and a vacuum cleaner intake port 110 inside the brush housing 202 that draws 1410 dust from off and about the brush fibers 208 as they rotate inward 1406. The system may further include a handle 112 connected to the brush housing 202 and a switch 114.

Abstract: A hand carried power tool (100) is presented which includes a vibration-producing power unit (15) interconnected with an elongate handle (20). The handle (20) has a base end (24) coupled to the power unit (15) and an opposite free end (28) configured for manual gripping. Additionally a vibration damping member (50), which permits vibration-induced movement between the base end (24) of the handle (20) and the power unit (15), interstitially located between the base end (24) of the handle (20) and the power unit (15). Furthermore, a resilient biasing member (40) is coupled between the elongate handle (20) and the power unit (15). The biasing member (40) connects to the handle (20) at a location distant from the base end (24) of the handle (20) and the biasing member (40) is configured to dampen vibration-induced relative movement between the base end (24) of the handle (20) and the power unit (15).

Abstract: A handheld blower has a body including a combustion engine and a blower section driven by the combustion engine, and a handle coupled to the body. The blower section has an air outlet directed forward with respect to an operator. The handle has a grip portion extending in a front-back direction with respect to the operator, a front arm extending from a front portion of the grip portion to the body, and a rear arm extending from a rear portion of the grip portion to the body. The front arm and the rear arm are more flexible in the front-back direction than in directions perpendicular to the front-back direction.

Abstract: A lightweight cleaning device including a vacuum component combined with a broom is described herein. The vacuum is connected to the handle of the broom opposite the bristle portion of the broom. The handle may be inserted into the vacuum or the vacuum may be inserted into the handle portion of the broom. The vacuum may be removably attached to the handle.

Abstract: This patent relates to devices that can be manipulated by a user to expel or draw in a material. In one example, a hand-operable vacuum device can include an interface portion configured to contact a material. The hand-operable vacuum device can also include a deformable portion that extends along an axis that passes through the interface portion and wherein the deformable portion includes at least one longitudinally-oriented resilient structure that extends generally parallel to the axis.

Abstract: A hand-carried vacuuming apparatus is convertible between an enlarged dust chamber configuration and a compacted configuration. During the extended configuration the dust-collecting chamber has more dust-holding capacity than in the compacted configuration, and during the compacted configuration the hand-carried vacuum as a whole is more compact and portable than during the extended configuration.

Abstract: A hand-held and stick vacuum cleaner includes a stick body having a body discharge part formed in a front part thereof and a first connecting terminal provided on a rear part thereof; and a hand-held cleaner unit detachably mounted in the rear part of the stick body and having discharge parts formed in front and rear part thereof and a second connecting terminal corresponding to the first connecting terminal provided on the rear part thereof.

Abstract: Handheld portable devices for dislodging and capturing particulate matter that has accumulated on various surfaces or structures are provided. The devices create opposing airflows that can intimately interface with each other during use. A vacuum airflow is drawn into the device, defining a vacuum affected zone upon the surface being cleaned. A high pressure airflow is emitted that penetrates through or passes adjacent to the opposing vacuum airflow and contacts the surface being cleaned, dislodging particulate matter therefrom. The high pressure airflow can be emitted from multiple nozzles as a series of airflow bursts that discretely contact the surface being cleaned. The configuration of each nozzle, as well as the overall arrangement and positions of all the nozzles together, are selected to impart the desired particulate matter dislodging characteristics to the device.

Abstract: Various uses and constructions for an open sided nozzle for a surface cleaning apparatus are provided. Alternate constructions for a surface cleaning head are also provided.

Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for a suction nozzle for attachment to a vacuum source, such as a suction line, to collect debris such as airborne particles. The suction nozzle includes a tubular-shaped funnel with a large mouth at one end, to receive and channel airborne debris to the vacuum source. The suction nozzle also includes a connector at an opposite end of the funnel, for connecting the suction nozzle to a vacuum source. The mouth of the funnel may further include an inwardly-extending rim portion, which is shaped to accommodate objects that may be adjacent to the funnel and its mouth. The mouth includes a lip extending inwardly from the rim of the mouth for helping deflect debris inwardly into the funnel. In one embodiment, the rim portion of the funnel mouth may further include a scraper portion which extends inwardly from the rim, toward the interior of the funnel mouth. This scraper portion is useful for helping to remove debris from instruments or other.

Abstract: A hand vacuum cleaner comprises at least one cyclone and at least one dirt collection chamber. The dirt collection chamber has an openable door positioned at the front end of the vacuum cleaner.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner apparatus for securing a hand held vacuum cleaner having a housing, the housing comprising a motor-fan unit, a dust container, and an air passage. The vacuum cleaner apparatus has a shaft part to which the housing can be secured, the shaft part comprising a handle and one or more batteries. The vacuum cleaner apparatus also has a floor nozzle and a tube passage configured to connect the floor nozzle to the air passage when the housing is secured to the shaft part.

Abstract: There is provided a portable cleaning appliance (100) comprising a main body (102), a nozzle (104) and a graspable handle (106), the nozzle (104) and handle (106) each being movable relative to the main body (102) between a first, storage, position adjacent the main body (102) and a second, in-use, position in which the nozzle (104) and handle (106) extend from the main body (102), wherein the nozzle (104) and handle (106) are connected by a linkage member (128) arranged such that, in use, movement of one of the nozzle (104) and the handle (106) between the first and second positions causes a corresponding coupled movement of the other of the nozzle (104) and handle (106) between the first and second positions.

Abstract: A battery-powered insect removal device comprises a funnel-shaped housing further including a cylindrical handle which has a fan motor, a battery, an operating switch, and electrical components which generate a vacuum across the opening of the funnel. During use, the device is electrically activated and then placed near a flying or crawling insect. The vacuum will draw the insect inside where it is exterminated by a plurality of fan blades and collected within and interior receptacle. The receptacle is removable for emptying and cleaning.

Abstract: A hand-holdable vacuum cleaner comprising: a motor coupled to a fan for generating air flow; a battery pack housing at least one rechargeable cell for powering the motor; a body with a handle; a dirty air duct with a dirty air inlet; and a dirt separating means located in a path of the air flow generated by the fan, wherein the dirt separating means comprises: a hollow substantially cylindrical dirt container with a longitudinal central axis arranged transverse the body; and an air inlet port to the dirt container, wherein the air inlet port is in communication with the dirty air duct, wherein the dirt container is rotatingly connected to the body to pivot, with the battery pack, about the central axis between a folded position and an extended position diametrically opposed to the folded position.

Abstract: The subject matter disclosed herein provides a flea vacuum. The device may include a nozzle having a first opening and a second opening. The first opening may have a tapered end and may be configured to vacuum an insect (e.g., a flea, etc). The device may also include a hose coupled to the nozzle. The device may also include an adapter coupled to the hose. The adapter may have an end configured for insertion into a vacuum. The device may also include a kill agent comprising bentonite as the active ingredient for killing and/or neutralizing pests, such as for example fleas. Related apparatus and methods are also described.

Abstract: This patent relates to devices that can be manipulated by a user to expel or draw in a material. In one example, a hand-operable vacuum device can include an interface portion configured to contact a material. The hand-operable vacuum device can also include a deformable portion that extends along an axis that passes through the interface portion and wherein the deformable portion includes at least one longitudinally-oriented resilient structure that extends generally parallel to the axis.

Abstract: A system and method for capturing dust from power tool operation are disclosed. The system comprises a debris-collecting accessory that includes a body and a nose. The nose has an opening for a toolbit and at least one suction port that opens into an interior volume of the housing. The body has a second end configured to couple to a power tool. An exhaust tube attaches to the exterior surface of the body such that an interior volume of the exhaust tube connects to an interior volume of the housing. An exit passage is coupled to the exhaust tube and is configured to couple to a vacuum.

Abstract: Vacuum cleaner (1) of stick or upright type, which vacuum cleaner (1) comprises a housing (2), a nozzle (3) with an air inlet (4), a dust separation chamber (5), a fan unit (6) and at least one air outlet, whereby the fan unit (6) is adapted to create an air flow in a flow path extending from the air inlet (4) via the dust separation chamber (5) to the air outlet, and whereby the housing (2) comprises two main separate parts (7, 8) connectable to each other, of which one part (7) comprises the dust separation chamber (5) and the fan unit (6), and the other part (8) comprises a handle for the stick or upright type vacuum cleaner. At least one air outlet (15) is placed in the part (8) comprising the handle.

Abstract: A surface cleaning head for a vacuum cleaner comprises an open sided air flow passage upstream of an n enclosed air flow passage extending from an opening in the surface cleaning head to an air outlet. The open sided airflow chamber comprising an upper wall and a rear depending wall extending downwardly from the upper wall. The rear depending wall has a lower end that is positioned above the lower end of wheels. The opening is provided in a rear half of the upper wall of the air flow chamber forwardly of the rear depending wall and inwardly of the sides.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner device comprises a main body, a brush device, and a vacuum driven motor. The main body has a primary vacuum inlet, a secondary vacuum inlet, and a vacuum outlet. The secondary vacuum inlet is operatively connected to the vacuum outlet. The brush device is configured and adapted to reciprocate relative to the main body. The vacuum driven motor is adapted and configured to be rotationally driven by air passing through the secondary vacuum inlet to the vacuum outlet. The vacuum driven motor is operatively connected to the brush device in a manner such that rotation of vacuum driven motor causes the brush device to reciprocate relative to the main body.

Abstract: A hand-held vacuum cleaner with a container for the storage of dirt and debris therein. To provide improved efficiency and performance, the hand-held vacuum may employ a primary HEPA filter, a device for swirling a dirt and debris laden air flow and/or a mechanized filter cleaning device. Swirling may be employed to direct entrained dirt and debris in a desired direction relative to the container to slow the rate with which dirt and debris accumulates on the primary filter and/or to centrifugally remove dirt and debris from the air flow. Mechanized cleaning is employed to shake, scrape or otherwise remove accumulated dirt and debris from the primary filter.

Abstract: A portable vacuum cleaner is disclosed. The portable vacuum cleaner includes a rechargeable battery and a DC motor. The portable vacuum cleaner further includes a DC power input port for receiving DC power from a remote power source. The DC motor is operable in response to power from either the battery or the remote power source.

Abstract: It is presented a dust cup housing (11) comprising a filter assembly which comprises an outer filter (25) and an inner filter (24). The outer filter and inner filter are formed as receptacles and the inner filter is slidably insertable into the outer filter. In a mounted position the inner filter is arranged to be substantially fully inserted into the outer filter. The filter assembly further comprises a fixing member (40, 41; 50, 51; 60, 61) which is arranged to retain the inner filter in a predetermined displacement (d) position relative to the mounted position, in response to the inner filter being subjected to an extraction force for detaching the filter assembly from the dust cup housing. Thereby a user of the filter is in a convenient and intuitive way alerted that the filter assembly comprises more than one filter.

Abstract: A lightweight cleaning device including a vacuum component combined with a broom is described herein. The vacuum is connected to the handle of the broom opposite the bristle portion of the broom. The handle may be inserted into the vacuum or the vacuum may be inserted into the handle portion of the broom. The vacuum may be removably attached to the handle.

Abstract: A portable air blower is selectively removably secured to the upper end of a length adjustable extension pole to blow twigs, leaves or other debris from a rain gutter or other elevated structures or surfaces.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner comprising a main body and a separating apparatus associated with the main body, wherein the main body includes a suction generator for drawing air into the separating apparatus and a handle arrangement including a trigger member for activating the suction generator. The trigger member is resiliently biased into a first position in which the suction generator does not operate, and is movable into a second position to activate the suction generator, wherein, when in the first position, a contact surface of the trigger member is spaced away from an adjacent surface of the handle arrangement and, when in the activated position, the contact face of the trigger member is substantially flush with the adjacent surface of the handle arrangement. The invention also relates for a handle arrangement for such a vacuum cleaner.

Abstract: An apparatus for collection of garden waste wherein the apparatus has a vacuuming mode of operation and a dirty fan operation in the vacuuming mode of operation thereof, the apparatus comprising: a hand-holdable unit comprising a motor with an output shaft coupled to an impeller for generation of air flow; a volute enclosing the impeller for direction of air flow from an axial air inlet of the volute past the impeller to a tangential air outlet of the volute; a vacuum tube for conducting dirty air flow to the air inlet of the volute in the vacuuming mode of operation; and a cyclonic separation arrangement for receiving dirty air flow from the air outlet of the volute and separating garden waste from said dirty air flow in the vacuuming mode of operation. A blowervac comprising the apparatus for collection of garden waste.

Abstract: An air conditioning coil cleaning system including a portable vacuum blower equipped with a plurality of fluid supply reservoirs and a fluid pump, a suction hose with an electric power cord and fluid supply lines attached to a remote hand held brush head containing an elongated oscillating wiper brush. Fluids may be selectively sprayed onto coils being cleaned while vacuuming to reduce airborne debris and debris accumulation in the coil catch pan.

Abstract: One aspect according to the present invention includes a handy cleaner including a cleaner body and a battery pack. The battery pack serves as a power source and includes a lithium-ion battery. The battery pack can be mounted to and removed from a cleaner body without need of operating a cover or the like mounted to the cleaner body.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner has a front, an upper portion and a lower portion. The vacuum cleaner comprises an air flow passage extending from a nozzle having a dirty air inlet to a clean air outlet. A cyclone unit comprises at least one cyclone having a cyclone air inlet positioned in the air flow passage. A suction motor is positioned in the air flow passage. In one aspect, the vacuum cleaner is a hand vacuum cleaner and the nozzle is positioned at a lower portion of the hand vacuum cleaner and preferably below the vacuum cleaner. In another aspect, the vacuum cleaner is a hand vacuum cleaner and the nozzle includes a lower open sided passage. In accordance with another aspect, the vacuum cleaner has an air treatment member that is positioned at least partially above the air inlet.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner comprising: a motor coupled to a fan for generating air flow; a dirt separation means located in a path of the air flow generated by the fan; a cleaner head located in the path of the air flow upstream of the dirt separation means; at least one support wheel for supporting the vacuum cleaner upon a floor; and an elongate body with a handle at a longitudinal end, wherein the motor, the fan, the cleaner head, the dirt separation means and the at least one support wheel are arranged about an opposite longitudinal end of the elongate body to the handle, wherein the elongate body is telescopically extendible to alter the length of the vacuum cleaner between a compact position and an extended position and wherein the extended position is at least double the length of the compact position.

Abstract: A cyclonic separation apparatus for a vacuum cleaner, the cyclonic separation apparatus comprising: a first cyclonic separating unit comprising a hollow cylindrical dirt container with a central axis and an air inlet port arranged tangentially to the dirt container; and a second cyclonic separating unit comprising a plurality of cyclones arranged in a circular array about the central axis, wherein each cyclone has an air inlet port and an air outlet port, wherein the second cyclonic separating unit receives air flow downstream from the first cyclonic separating unit and wherein the second cyclonic separating unit has a higher separation efficiency than the first cyclonic separating unit, wherein the second separating unit is located within the dirt container. A vacuum cleaner comprising: a main body, a motor coupled to a fan and the cyclonic separation apparatus.

Abstract: A hand-holdable vacuum cleaner comprising: a motor coupled to a fan for generating air flow; a battery pack housing at least one rechargeable cell for powering the motor; a body with a handle; a dirty air duct with a dirty air inlet; and a dirt separating means located in a path of the air flow generated by the fan, wherein the dirt separating means comprises: a hollow substantially cylindrical dirt container with a longitudinal central axis arranged transverse the body; and an air inlet port to the dirt container, wherein the air inlet port is in communication with the dirty air duct, wherein the dirt container is rotatingly connected to the body to pivot, with the battery pack, about the central axis between a folded position and an extended position diametrically opposed to the folded position.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner comprises a housing adapted to move along a surface to be cleaned and having a suction nozzle at a forward portion thereof, at least one agitator mounted for rotational movement within the suction nozzle and at least one ground-engaging wheel mounted rearwardly of the suction nozzle and a cord guard mounted to the housing in a position rearward of the suction nozzle and adapted to block the ingestion into the suction nozzle of a cord on the surface to be cleaned during rearward movement of the base along the surface.

Abstract: A dust-sucking and air-cleaning composite structure is provided with a dust-sucking body and an air-cleaning body. The top surface of the air-cleaning body is provided with a vertically opening cavity. The cavity is recessed downward toward the interior of the air-cleaning body and has an opening facing upwardly. The inner profile of the cavity corresponds to the outer profile of the dust-sucking body, thereby allowing the dust-sucking body to be movably inserted into the cavity to be electrically coupled to the air-cleaning body.

Abstract: The invention relates to a vacuum suction and cleaning apparatus comprising a nozzle (38), ventilation means (40), a clean water tank (20), an air-water separator (50), a recovery tank (4) for soiled liquid and/or dirt, a handle (5) for manipulation with one hand, a heating means (19) using a ceramic for electrical and thermal insulation. It is wherein the separator (50) comprises a brush (2) driven in rotation, that prolongs the ventilation means (40), rotating with a turbine (11) or nozzle (51) serving as support, and that the apparatus (100) comprises an air evacuation hose (6) incorporated in the handle (5) prolonging a by-pass, and that the recovery tank (4) is located under the separator (50).

Abstract: A cleaning appliance includes an airflow generator for generating an airflow, separating apparatus for separating dirt and dust from the airflow, a power source for supplying power to the airflow generator, at least one exhaust vent and an exhaust baffle, the exhaust baffle includes a body having an upstream face and a downstream face, an airflow path between the upstream and downstream faces and a plurality of blades projecting from the body, each blade having a first side edge, a second side edge and a forward edge.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner having a propane fuel source, a sealed vacuum chamber and a total weight of not more than forty pounds. A vacuum cleaner system for a portable vacuum cleaner having a propane fuel source, a sealed vacuum chamber and a total weight of not more than forty pounds, and having and at least one removably attachable harness, at least one removably attachable carrier shoulder strap, at least one removably attachable handle, at least one removably attachable wheel and/or at least one rolling tray.

Abstract: A handheld cleaning appliance includes a dirty air inlet, a clean air outlet and separating apparatus for separating dirt and dust from an airflow in an airflow path leading from the air inlet to the air outlet. The cyclonic separator is arranged in a generally upright orientation. A base surface of the main body and a base surface of the cyclonic separator together form a base surface of the appliance for supporting the appliance on a surface. By providing a base surface of the appliance which is made up of the base surface of the main body and the base surface of the cyclonic separator, the appliance is provided with a substantial base surface on which the appliance can be stably and reliably supported. This is also achieved without substantially increasing the size of the appliance as a whole.

Abstract: A handle for a wand of a vacuum cleaning appliance includes a handgrip portion and a conduit for receiving an air flow. The handle includes an aperture for admitting ambient air into the conduit. A first valve occludes a first portion of the aperture, and a second valve occludes a second portion of the aperture. A control mechanism moves the first and second valves away from the aperture to admit ambient air into the conduit. The second valve is supported at least partially by the first valve to occlude the second portion of the aperture.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner apparatus for securing a hand held vacuum cleaner having a housing, the housing comprising a motor-fan unit, a dust container, and an air passage. The vacuum cleaner apparatus has a shaft part to which the housing can be secured, the shaft part comprising a handle and one or more batteries. The vacuum cleaner apparatus also has a floor nozzle and a tube passage configured to connect the floor nozzle to the air passage when the housing is secured to the shaft part.

Abstract: An engine blower includes: an engine integrated with a volute for driving a fan; a ventilation tube communicated with the volute; and a handle mounted to the ventilation tube. In the engine blower, the handle has a pair of cases that are assembled with each other, and a conductive resin layer is formed on a surface of a grip of the handle. The resin layer is integrated with gates exposed within the handle. A conductive spring having a coil compressed in a direction in which the cases are assembled with each other and a cable that is electrically coupled with the engine are disposed within the handle. The gate of the resin layer is brought into contact with the coil of the spring and is electrically coupled with the cable via the spring.

Abstract: A hand-held cleaning appliance includes a suction conduit, an airflow generator for generating an airflow along the suction conduit, a separating apparatus in communication with the suction conduit for separating dirt and dust from the airflow, a power source for supplying power to the airflow generator and a handgrip enabling a user to maneuver the hand-held cleaning appliance. The handgrip has a first end and a second end. The airflow generator is arranged directly adjacent the first end of the handgrip and the power source is arranged adjacent the second end of the handgrip. By providing a hand-held vacuum cleaner with such an arrangement, the hand-held vacuum cleaner is easier and more comfortable to manipulate in use.

Abstract: A vacuum may include a housing defining a suction inlet opening and a debris chamber in communication with the suction inlet opening, a suction device disposed in the housing for providing a vacuum pressure to the inlet opening, a filter disposed in an airflow path between the suction inlet opening and the suction device, and a motor driving a device for disengaging debris from the filter. The device for disengaging debris from the filter may include at least one finger disposed on a belt or a rake. The device for disengaging debris from the filter may include a vibration device that induces a vibration in the filter. A controller can allow electric current to actuate the device for disengaging debris from the filter. The controller can have a plurality of operational modes.

Abstract: An apparatus for directing airflow for moving debris across a surface is provided. The apparatus includes a shaft, and a golf club head coupled to the shaft at an end opposite the grip. The club head includes a blower assembly within the club head, the blower selectively operable to direct airflow through the club head along a central axis from the club head heel out the club head toe, to move debris to a desired location. Optional embodiments provide varied club head shapes and attachments, and a flashlight removably disposed within the grip, with automatic operation upon removal of the grip from the shaft.

Abstract: A cleaning system includes a robotic cleaner and an evacuation station. The robotic cleaner can dock with the evacuation station to have debris evacuated by the evacuation station. The robotic cleaner includes a bin to store debris, and the bin includes a port door through which the debris can be evacuated into the evacuation station. The evacuation station includes a vacuum motor to evacuate the bin of the robotic cleaner.

Abstract: There is provided a hand-holdable vacuum cleaner, comprising: an electric motor, an electrical on-off switch for operating said motor; a fan connected to an output shaft of said motor; an airflow pathway comprising an inlet for dirty air, an outlet for clean air, and a collection chamber located in fluid communication between said inlet and said outlet; means for separating out debris entrained with dirty air entering via said inlet and depositing the debris in said collection chamber; and means for adjusting an angle of said inlet relative to a main axis of said vacuum cleaner; wherein the vacuum cleaner further comprises a rigid, elongate nose having said inlet at one end thereof, said nose being pivotable relative to said main axis through an angle of at least 135 degrees.