Abstract: A vacuum cleaner includes: a dust canister; a cover rotatably coupled to the dust canister; an filter assembly mounted inside the dust canister and configured to be exposed by an opening of the cover; and a crevice tool coupling to an air entrance of the dust canister or an extension pipe connected to the air entrance. The filter assembly includes an opening portion opened toward the cover, and a protrusion portion protruding from an inner circumferential surface of the opening portion. The crevice tool includes a catching rib caught on the protrusion portion according to insertion and rotation of the crevice tool in the opening portion. The filter assembly is configured to withdraw from the dust canister together with the crevice tool based on withdrawing of the crevice tool to the outside of the dust canister in a state in which the catching rib is caught on the protrusion portion.

Abstract: A device for clearing obstructions from a medical tube includes an enclosure having an interior and an exterior, the enclosure comprising a distal opening for providing access to the interior of the enclosure. The device further includes a spool provided within the enclosure that is rotatable about an axis and an elongated guide member coupled to the spool such that rotation of the spool causes the guide member to wind or unwind about the spool. The device further includes a drive mechanism that is operable to rotate the spool within the enclosure without compromising a sterile field within the enclosure.

Abstract: An improved vacuum attachment is a vacuum attachment with feathers featuring perforated vacuum tubing for its shaft, from the bottom of the attachment to the top of the feather, which provides evenly channeled suction power and thus more-gentle when vacuuming the feather agitated dust particles on delicate items.

Abstract: A water tank cleaning apparatus and kit of components, the apparatus utilizing a wet or dry vacuum source, an adapter having one part of a two-component separable connector with a thumb tab thereon to facilitate separation of the two-component separable connector, and a working tip element having a second part of the two-component separable connector and functional end.

Abstract: A nozzle for attachment with a vacuum for the purpose of removing debris from holes drilled into a structure comprising: a frontal piece an anterior piece, the frontal piece comprises a tip end and a bottom end, the tip end comprises a collecting orifice, perforated orifices, and bristles; the bottom end comprises an interfacing orifice; the anterior piece comprises of a top end and a bottom end, the top end interfaces with the frontal piece and the bottom end interfaces with the vacuum cleaner; the bottom end comprises of a release valve and a vacuum interface.

Abstract: The fluid-powered scouring whip is a length of flexible tubing composed of rubber or plastic. One or more scouring members, such as bristles or tines, extend outward from the tubing. These scouring members are molded or tooled as integral parts of the tubing, and may be configured in a variety of angles, densities, patterns or lengths. The fluid-powered scouring whip would be attached to a source of rapidly moving fluid. The whip would be introduced into a remote area in need of cleaning, such as an air duct. When fluid was introduced through the fluid-powered scouring whip, the whip would move about rapidly and randomly, scouring the surfaces of the area into which it had been introduced.

Abstract: A vacuum nozzle assembly is configured to couple to a vacuum hose of a vacuum assembly. The vacuum nozzle assembly includes (i) a cleaning member, (ii) a motor assembly configured such that actuation of the motor assembly causes the cleaning member to move; and (iii) a nozzle having a cylindrical wall. The nozzle couples to the motor assembly and a hose of a vacuum assembly. The nozzle has at least one opening through the wall thereof such that particles contacted by the cleaning member can be suctioned into a hose of a vacuum assembly. The motor of the motor assembly may be a bidirectional motor, for example.

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 chimney vacuum system having an adapter head for fluidly removing accumulated soot under vacuum pressure from a flue or chimney. The chimney vacuum system includes a hose adapted to the head via a frictional fit. The adapter head of the chimney system has a body portion which narrows in volume from an outer diameter to an inner diameter. Extending from the inner diameter is a neck portion for attaching an effluent hose and refuse container downstream. The body of the adapter head includes a sealing gasket defined therein for providing a mechanical and fluid seal with a flue mechanism element in the flow path of the flue.

Abstract: Device to clean air ducts which, as it includes a header connected to a compressed air generator by means of a supply hose, is characterised because the header has a front part (5) which can be connected in an adjustable fashion, to a back part (4) provided with many compressed air outlets formed by flexible bands (6) which make random movements owing to the reaction forces originated by the compressed air outlet through them, and which lash the walls of the duct.

Abstract: A vacuum nozzle attachment having a housing with a venturi-shaped internal air chamber, an angled head and brush-lined aperture, blade guides and an offset tapered tubular neck for attachment to a vacuum hose or wand. The constricted air chamber provides enhanced suction due to an increase in velocity of air as it passes the tapered constriction in the air chamber. The angled head and aperture and shaped guides ensure correct alignment of the fan blade with the aperture. The offset tubular neck and transparent guides provide an unobstructed view of the nozzle and fan blades during the cleaning process.

Abstract: An accessory system for a ductwork cleaning machine that utilizes a vacuum hose having a rotating cleaning brush the vacuum and the power for the rotating brush being supplied from a remote power unit with a rotating drive cable being located within the vacuum hose. The accessories permit more efficient operation of the ductwork cleaning system. The first accessory is an improved nozzle for mounting the rotating brush which permits large vacuum openings without the risk of an operator becoming entangled with the rotating cable. A second accessory prevents the cable from withdrawing within the vacuum hose when the hose is disconnected from the power unit. The third to accessory is attached to the power unit and guides the guide cable into place as the vacuum hose is attached to the power unit.

Abstract: A duct cleaning device including a flexible conduit having a first end and a second end with inlets at first end and outlets at second end to allow air to circulate within the conduit. A whipper located at first end is rotated by a drive shaft, housed within the conduit, and powered by an air-activated drive system located near to the whipper at first end of the conduit. A stationary circular brush is also located around the conduit near its first end. In operation, the air-activated drive system is activated by air passing though the conduit preferably when a vacuum is applied. The vacuum is created a pressure reducing air pump To which the second end of the conduit is attached. The device may be mounted with a dolly, and displaced within a duct using rods attached to the dolly. The loosened debris generated by the action of The whipper and brush on the internal surfaces of the duct are aspirated through the inlets and into the conduit by the vacuum.

Abstract: A cleaning system for cleaning drinking straws and the like that includes a flexible, tubular brush structure having a tubular cavity formed therein between a closed insertion end and an open ended, threaded squeeze bulb reservoir connecting end, a number of cleaning solution dispensing orifices provided along the length of the flexible tubular brush structure and a number of multi-length bristles extending radially outward from the flexible tubular brush structure; a resilient, spherical squeeze bulb reservoir having an internal cleaning solution reservoir cavity in connection with a threaded fitting companionately threaded to engage and connect with the threaded squeeze bulb reservoir connecting end of the flexible tubular brush structure; and a straw end sealing cap securable over an open end of a drinking straw for maintaining cleaning solution within a straw passageway formed through the drinking straw during a period of brushing with the flexible tubular brush structure.

Abstract: This invention is a portable device for cleaning air ducts, other parts of ventilation systems, and similar spaces. The device prevents motor burn-out by providing an adjustable slipping means in the transmission connecting the motor's shaft to a cleaning tool.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for cleaning a heating, ventilating and air conditioning duct comprising a high pressure air emitting nozzle which is disposable inside the duct and an expansible and contractible draught member, which is responsive to differential pressure being created on opposite sides thereof, for drawing the high pressure air emitting member in a downstream path of travel through the duct. The draught member includes a sheet of fabric which is coupled, at its perimetrical edge portion via a plurality of lines, to the high pressure air emitting nozzle. The perimetrical edge of the fabric sheet, in its expanded condition, is spaced from a confronting portion of the duct via a low pressure, high velocity air zone which causes the draught member to move in a to-and-fro transverse path as it is moved downstream. A strip of abrasive material is provided along the perimeter of the draught member for wiping the inside of the duct as it moves to-and-fro downstream.

Abstract: A wet cleaning suction nozzle having a suction opening (22) facing the floor and communicating with a nozzle outlet tube (12), scraper blades (24), one located in front of, and one behind, the suction opening as seen in the direction of movement of the nozzle, wherein the lower ends of the scraper blade abut the floor when the nozzle is used. The suction opening (22) is located closer to the floor than fastening points (23) of the scraper blades in the nozzle. The nozzle is used on hard, as well as soft floors, without being converted, and the nozzle includes spacers (31), which prevent the nozzle opening (22) from touching the floor when the nozzle is used on a hard floor, but which permits the suction opening to abut the floor when the nozzle is used on a soft floor.

Abstract: An improved power-driven brush assembly is disclosed, useful for cleaning the interior surfaces of ducts, pipes, and other similar structures. The apparatus comprises a cable having a brush at one end, and a motor at the other end for spinning the cable and the brush. A casing surrounds the cable, allowing a fluid to be injected through the casing to the brush. A fluid directing assembly at the end of the casing near the brush allows fluid to the be injected into the duct in a desired direction, to flush particulate matter from the vicinity of the brush.

Abstract: A duct cleaning device, including a flexible conduit with a first, inlet end and a second, outlet end. An end cap with a central hole is attached to the first end; a connector adapted for coupling the device to a vacuum hose (or the inlet of a vacuum cleaner) is attached to the second end. A flexible, radially-projecting brush is attached to the exterior of the conduit, extending helically about the conduit; a plurality of throughholes (some of which carry flexible, radially-projecting tubes) are positioned near the brush. In operation, the device is connected to a source of vacuum. The first end is rotated while being moved into (or removed from) a duct, while the brush sweeps the interior surface of the duct to dislodge particulates of house dust and other contaminants from the surface. The particulates are swept into the conduit through the hole in the end cap and the throughholes in the conduit.

Abstract: This invention relates to a device and system for cleaning the interior of conduits, gun barrels, or pipes, including drain pipes. The pipe cleaning device of the present invention is capable of (a) penetrating and removing restrictions that block flow, (b) scouring the interior wall of conduits or pipes to remove the buildup of undesirable solids that result in flow restriction, and (c) coating the wall of the pipe with a suitable substance. The present invention comprises a connecting member housed within a bendable or flexible conduit, a retraction handle attached to one end of the connecting member, and elastic or flexible strands attached to the opposite end of said connecting member. The strands are outwardly expandable in a radial dimension when said connecting member is retracted. The system of the present invention further comprises a pressure/suction source coupled to the conduit.

Abstract: An apparatus for cleaning the interior surfaces of an air duct includes a housing. Brushes are mounted to the housing for sweeping engagement with the interior surfaces of the air duct. A video camera is mounted within the housing for generating an image of the interior of the air duct. A display displays the image generated by the video camera during an air duct cleaning operation.

Abstract: An accessory for a vacuum cleaner for cleaning sediment from the floor of the inside of an electrical hot water tank is received within the electrical heating element mounting port of the tank and is configured such that it may be manipulated in a 360 degree traverse for cleaning the convex dome shaped floor including the floor adjacent the wall. The accessory has a first tubular member having one end adapted to be connected to the vacuum cleaner and includes four sections which have respective axes of elongation inclined relative to those of the adjacent sections. A second tubular member is received within the end of the first tubular member remote from the end which is attached to the vacuum cleaner and has a nozzle at its free end. The second tubular member may swivel about its axis relative to the first tubular member and may be extendible along its axis relative to the first tubular member.

Abstract: A pressure washer sprays a pressurized liquid into a groove of a pavement, floor or similar surface to remove dirt and debris from the groove. The dirt and debris dissolves and/or becomes suspended in the liquid and is then removed from the pressure washer for disposal. The pressure washer includes a cleaning hood with a cover plate and a skirt that extends downward from the periphery of the cover plate to form a less than air tight seal with the surface containing the groove. A spray nozzle in a forward portion of the cover plate directs the pressurized liquid spray downward into the groove, where the liquid picks up dirt and debris to form a liquid suspension and/or solution, and preferably, rearward toward an exhaust port which removes the liquid suspension and/or solution of dirt and debris from the cleaning hood. A handle extends upward from the cleaning hood for guiding the pressure washer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an efficient duct cleaning apparatus that is readily adaptable for use in both rectangular and round ducts. In one embodiment, the invention provides a brush member with a hollow channel along the lower surface of the brush that enables dirt and debris within a ventilation system to be readily dislodged and removed by vacuum. The brush is also provided with an adaptor that enables rapid exchange of brushes from the vacuum source in order that the duct cleaning apparatus may be adapted for use in ducts having different sizes and profiles.

Abstract: A rotary brush is especially useful in vacuum cleaning of duct interiors. The brush has a hub with a center hole for receiving a drive shaft of a power tool, an annular collar positioned over the hub, and a low density strand set of polymeric flexible strands extending from the annular collar. The collar has a set of substantially uniformly spaced radial holes to receive the strands. The strand set of polymeric flexible strands is capable of being bent axially of the annular collar so as to access the duct's interior through a small opening. The strand set is also capable of bending radially during a cleaning process. The low density of strands ensures that efficient vacuuming of debris loosened by the rotary brush is accomplished.

Abstract: An apparatus for cleaning the interior surfaces of an air duct includes a housing. A conduit having an intake opening at one end thereof and an exhaust opening at the opposite end thereof is coupled to the housing. Brushes are mounted to the housing for sweeping engagement with the interior surfaces of the air duct. A vacuum supply is provided to the conduit, such that dust and foreign matter which is loosened by the brushes is drawn into the conduit at the intake opening for transport to the exhaust opening. A video camera is mounted within the housing and spaced forward of the brushes for generating an image of the interior of the air duct. A display displays the image generated by the video camera during an air duct cleaning operation.

Abstract: The present invention features a suction wand for use in cleaning lint from the lint-screen cavity of clothes dryers. This lint-catching tool is uniquely designed to provide a lint-loosening action in combination with a vacuum action. This dual action eliminates most of the drudgery associated with this particular task. The tool itself has four snap-together portions. The first portion of the tool consists of a collar that attaches to the corrugated conduit or hose of a vacuuming device. The collar has a flared, rounded end that receives a substantially flat, rounded, hollow, flexible, elongated cleaning tube. The peripheral edges of the cleaning tube are designed to be rounded so as to provide for ease of bending, which is a necessary flexibility for accessing hard-to-reach areas within the clothes-dryer cabinet. The third portion of the wand has an intermediate collar that links the elongated cleaning tube with its unique scraping-and-suction nozzle.

Abstract: A tool for cleaning the interior of a tube, such as a neck portion of a processing tube of an lpcvd apparatus, or the like, has a pipe that may have at least one hole, and preferably a plurality of holes, spaced from an insulating handle along the length of the pipe in a direction toward a distal end of the pipe to allow cooling atmosphere to be drawn into the pipe. A scraper plate having a shape substantially conforming to an interior shape of the tube and a beveled peripheral edge is attached at the distal end of the pipe. A baffle plate of size smaller than the scraper plate is affixed to the scraper plate by a plurality of standoffs between the scraper plate on an exterior side opposite the interior side and the baffle plate, wherein the baffle plate forms a debris collection region between a peripheral side of the baffle plate and the tube at the exterior side of the scraper plate when the tool is inserted into the tube.

Abstract: A unique vacuum cleaner attachment specifically configured for dust removal from the interior of any 31/2 inch (88.9 mm) disk drive unit, commonly found in conjunction with electronic computer and word processor equipment. The attachment comprises a vacuum cleaner hose fitting at one end running parallel to a hollow body member which allows for grasp along its length and terminates at opposite end after gradually being reduced in diameter and increased in width from the grasp portion so as to provide a hollowed disk for insertion. On the exterior of the attachment's top and bottom sides, which are symmetrical and thus reversable, find positive stops located at the points where the diskette shaped configuration begins and centered along that plane.

Abstract: The invention is vacuum cleaner attachment for cleaning a surface within a confined space. In detail, the vacuum cleaner attachment fitting includes a first thin hollow rectangular member having a closed off first end and an open second end. A hollow tubular fitting is coupled to the second end for attaching to the vacuum hose of a vacuum cleaner. A second thin hollow rectangular member having open first and second ends, and top, bottom and side walls, is slidably engaged by its first end with the first end of the first member in a telescoping manner. The second end of the second member includes a plurality of vertical walls extending from the top wall to the bottom wall forming channels therebetween. The bottom wall is slotted between the vertical walls. Magnets are mounted on the side walls of the second member in proximity to the channels.

Abstract: The cleaning apparatus has a body with two wheels on opposite sides of the body which are driven by two electric motors for moving the body forward or rearward or for turning the body. A cleaning device which uses pressurized air is supported by the body for providing a cleaning function for cleaning the inside of the duct. The cleaning device is supported by a support member. Another electric motor is employed for moving the support member upward and downward. Lights and a video camera are located at the front of the body for allowing the duct to be monitored and inspected by way of a remote video screen. Electrical leads are coupled to the motors to the lights and to the camera for remote control purposes. A conduit is coupled to the cleaning device for supplying air under pressure to the cleaning device.

Abstract: A new and improved ceiling fan vacuum nozzle with a T-shaped two piece housing having a first side and a second side, each having an upper portion and a lower portion. The upper portion has open end portions. The lower portion is integral with the downwardly extending opening in the upper portion. The lower portion functions to secure to a vacuum nozzle. The open end portions function to receive the blade from the ceiling fan therein. An inner wall is secured within the T-shaped two piece housing. The inner wall has a plurality of diagonally formed apertures therein. The plurality of diagonally formed apertures function to allow air flow throughout the two piece housing. A plurality of bristles are secured to the inner wall. The plurality of bristles taper towards a center portion of the inner wall. The plurality of bristles serve to remove dust particles from the ceiling fan.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for cleaning ducts such as used in HVAC systems includes as part of the apparatus a propeller having pitched, flexible blades for rotatably engaging the interior duct surface for dislodging soot and propelling a cloud of soot along the duct to an evacuation point. The method includes establishing a temporary block in the duct, moving the propeller along the duct for dislodging soot and generation a dust cloud, and evacuating the duct by drawing the soot cloud created by the propeller.

Abstract: A cleaner for air distributing duct systems of buildings has a motor driven fan for developing a vacuum for the suction of contaminants and air from the interior of the ducts and for forcing the obtained contaminated air stream under positive pressure, relative to the ambient, through multiple stages of filtration. The filtered air is discharged locally within the building. Measurement and display of the vacuum and prefilter air pressures indicate to an attendant the status of the cleaner operation and the condition of the air filters. A viewing window allows observation of the contaminated air stream and the prefilter. A pneumatically driven agitator of multiple whips is introduced into the duct system to dislodge adhering contaminants from the interior walls of the ducts. The vertical stacking of modular subunits gives access for servicing each stage of filters and provides roll-about portability of the cleaner.

Abstract: A cleaning apparatus as for inside surfaces in residential air ducts, employing a baffle that locally increases air velocity at the surface of the duct to the entrainment velocity that will remove dust and detritus with the help of reaction driven scouring elements for the mechanical dislodgement of dirt and dust. The dirt and dust can then be carried to a collection point by an induced flow of air through the duct. The invention also contemplates a method of cleaning a duct utilizing the above apparatus.

Abstract: An airbrush vacuum system for removing paint particulate from the air that results from an airbrush painting operation. The airbrush paint vacuum system includes a vacuum chamber designed to fit interiorally of the garment being painted. A vacuum source is connected to the vacuum chamber, and in operation, a vacuum is generated in the vacuum chamber. This vacuum results in paint particulate being induced from the surrounding air through the garment itself into the vacuum chamber. Thereafter, the captured paint particulate is conveyed to a collection area.

Abstract: Apparatus for cleaning a viewing surface of a product sorter viewer, the apparatus, in one embodiment, having a movable body for supplying air under pressure to the surface to remove debris or dust; and, in another embodiment, a viewer cleaning aparatus having a movable body with a cleaning element for contactingly cleaning a viewer surface such as a viewer window or optical fiber end. In one aspect a device according to this invention has a cleaning element that conforms in shape to the shape of a viewing surface.

Abstract: A filter arrangement includes at least one drum-type filter. A suction device is provided for suctioning of the inside of the drum-type filter along a helical line. The suction device includes at least one suction hose and a suction nozzle provided at the free end of the suction hose. The suction nozzle is constructed for contacting the inner side of the drum-type filter. The suction hose is attached to an end portion of a rotatable suction pipe. The end portion is constructed so as to be movable back and forth in longitudinal direction of the drum-type filter, so that movement in longitudinal direction and rotary movement of the end portion of the suction pipe results in a suctioning-off of the cylindrical inner side of the drum-type filter along a helical line.

Abstract: A main hose has one end which supports a hub and outward extending tubular members for rotation. Said one end of the main hose has inlet openings and the other end is coupled to a vacuum blower. A second smaller diameter hose extends into the main hose and has one end connected to the hub and the other end connected to a compressor. The compressor is operated to inject air through the second hose and through the rotatable tubular members for rotating the hub and the tubular members and for injecting air outward through the tubular member onto the walls of the duct to be cleaned. The vacuum blower is operated to form reduced air pressure in the main hose to withdraw the loosened material by way of the inlet openings at said one end and through the main hose by way of the vacuum blower.

Abstract: The cleaning apparatus in one embodiment is formed by a housing member having a first flexible hose coupled to a first end and a smaller diameter second flexible hose coupled to a second opposite end. A turbine is supported for rotation within the housing member. A flexible drive shaft extends through the second flexible hose and has one end coupled to the turbine for rotation therewith and a second end extending out of the other end of the second flexible hose with a brush coupled thereto. An air blower, which preferably is operated in the vacuum mode, is coupled to the first flexible hose for moving air through the second flexible hose, the housing member, and the first flexible hose for causing the turbine and hence the flexible drive shaft and brush to rotate for cleaning the wall of an air duct with the brush and for removing dust and other matter from the duct. In another embodiment of the apparatus, a separate air motor is employed to rotate the flexible drive shaft and hence the brush.

Abstract: A cleaner for an exhaust pipe comprises a main housing, a power means, a dirt suction means, a flexible suction pipe, a flexible wire spindle, a discharge sleeve, and a porous container. The power means and the dirt suction means are installed in the main housing. A connecting element connects the suction means chamber to a suction pipe. At the bottom of the suction means chamber are located a discharge sleeve and a porous container. A flexible wire spindle is provided at the free end with a discharge sleeve and a porous container. A flexible wire spindle is provided with a brush at the end opposite to the power means. When the flexible wire spindle and the flexible suction pipe are inserted into an exhaust pipe and the power means started, the cleaner may clean off and suck out the dirt accumulated in the exhaust pipe handily and swiftly.

Abstract: A kit including a coupler for sealing engagement to a vacuum intake nozzle such as utilized by "shop type" vacuum canisters. The kit further includes an adapter member threadedly securable to the coupler, wherein the adapter member sealingly and slidingly receives therewithin one of a plurality of vacuum wands of generally "L" shaped configuration, with a first wand defining an acute angle and the second wand defining an orthogonal relationship between its legs. The first and second wands are utilized to respectively clean a major and minor sector of a hot water tank, and particularly sediment collected on the bottom portion of the tank.

Abstract: A blind cleaner for mini blinds has a handle with an operating center at one end. The handle includes connections for a supply of water and detergent under pressure, and for a vacuum line. The operating center includes a nozzle from which water is dispensed, the nozzle being covered by foam for dispersion of the water. Both the water supply and the vacuum are connected to the operating center. There are holes in the operating center for allowing air to pass into the device. The result is that water is dispensed to clean a surface, and the vacuum removes the water and dirt and prevents spilling of water.

Abstract: A vacuum system for cleaning the base of a control blade guide tube comprises a vacuum source and a novel vacuum head. The vacuum source includes a conventional vacuum pump and filter, for trapping matter entrained in water driven by the pump. The vacuum head is disk-shaped and has an off-axis vacuum port which can scan the guide tube base when the disk is rotated 360.degree.. Elongated slots in the disk admit water down through the disk. Guide fins separate the slots from the vacuum port. The guide fins are shaped to provide a clearance over the guide tube base, effecting a highventuri action which helps sweep up debris on the guide tube base. An annular ridge on the disk surrounds a similar annular ridge on the base, isolating a control rod drive tube housing below the base from the vacuum. This prevents control rod drive components from being disturbed by the vacuum.

Abstract: A blasting device for cleaning the inner surface of a hot deformed pipe end has a blast lance of inner and outer coaxially aligned tubes which connect with a blast nozzle head having nozzles. Injectors on the inner tube direct carrier medium and abrasive in an annular chamber between the inner and the outer tubes, through the nozzles. An axial pipe coaxially disposed in the inner pipe carrier further carries medium through the blast nozzle head and a deflector attached to the blast nozzle has radially extending passageways that direct the same through the periphery of the blast nozzle head to provide a gas curtain to protect the undeformed pipe section from abrasive. A removeable heat resistant element is attached to the deflector to further protect the undeformed section of the pipe.

Abstract: The cleaning apparatus is formed by a housing member having a first flexible hose coupled to a first end and a smaller diameter second flexible hose coupled to a second opposite end. A turbine is supported for rotation within the housing member. A flexible drive shaft extends through the second flexible hose and has one end coupled to the turbine for rotation therewith and a second end extending out of the other end of the second flexible hose with a brush coupled thereto. An air blower, which preferably is operated in the vacuum mode, is coupled to the first flexible hose for moving air through the second flexible hose, the housing member, and the first flexible hose for causing the turbine and hence the flexible drive shaft and brush to rotate for cleaning the wall of an air duct with the brush and for removing dust and other matter from the duct.

Abstract: The present invention overcomes the aforementioned difficulties by providing a vacuum device to clean the interior surface of particle tubes used in the manufacture of semiconductor wafers. The vacuum device consists of a head which is designed to closely fit with the interior surface of the particle tube to be cleaned. Guide wheels are provided to align the head with the particle tube and to allow the vacuum device to easily roll in and out of the particle tube. The wheels are made of material which does not scratch the interior surface of the particle tube. The head is attached to vacuum tubing by means of flexible bellows. The vacuum tubing and head may be rotated to allow the head to clean the entire interior surface of the particle tube.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for the removal of deposits from the tank bottom of a hot water heater by employing a cleaning tool adapted to be connected to a suction attachment of a vacuum cleaner and inserted into the tank through an opening in the side of the tank adjacent to the tank bottom. The cleaning tool has a configuration such that it can be manipulated to move its intake end over the tank bottom area.

Abstract: An accessory crevice tool for a hand vacuum cleaner includes a stationary portion having an adapter fittable into an inlet opening in the dust bowl of the hand-held vacuum cleaner and a rotatable portion fitted thereon. Detents in the connection between the stationary portion and the rotatable portion of the crevice tool permit stable retention of the crevice tool in a desired rotational position. A spring clip can be positioned in the inlet opening for engagement with a surface of the adapter. A locking portion of the spring clip can extend into the inlet opening for engagement with an optional latching groove in the surface of the adapter. This engagement retains the crevice tool attached to the dust bowl against all but affirmative effort to disengage them.

Abstract: The cleaning apparatus is formed by a housing member adapted to be inserted into an air duct and which has two spaced apart ports for providing an air flow path through the housing member. A flexible hose has one end coupled to one of the ports and is employed for moving the housing member in the air duct and for providing a passage for the flow of air from or to the housing member. A turbine formed by blades fixedly connected to a shaft is supported within the housing member for rotation about the shaft upon passage of air through the housing member by way of the two ports. An off centered weight is coupled to the shaft for rotation with the turbine for causing the turbine and hence the housing member to vibrate upon rotation of the turbine whereby the housing member may vibrate against the inside wall of the air duct to loosen dust and other matter from in the duct and to facilitate movement of the housing member in the duct.