Abstract: A device for applying or removing nail polish or nail art has a replaceable cartridge with a distal end removably coupleable to a proximal end of a handle. The cartridge has a reservoir that contains a liquid, such as nail polish or nail polish remover and a flow control member (e.g., valve) actuatable to allow flow of the liquid out of the distal end of the cartridge. The handle has a flow path therethrough that extends between its proximal end to an applicator implement (e.g., brush, sponge) attached to its distal end, the flow path in fluid communication with the flow control member when the cartridge is coupled to the handle. Selective actuation of the flow control member by the user (e.g., by squeezing the cartridge) allows fluid to flow out the reservoir and through the flow path in the handle to the applicator implement for application of the fluid by the user to a finger or toe nail.

Abstract: A cleaner including a body configured to generate a suction force, a suction head configured to suction air and dirt while making contact with a cleaning surface, a handle pipe configured for manipulation by a user, a flexible hose connecting the handle pipe to the body, an extension pipe connecting the suction head to the handle pipe, and an accessory assembly coupled to the handle pipe to perform a cleaning in place of the suction head, the accessory assembly comprising an accessory body, a Dusting tool on which a brush is mounted, a Crevice tool to clean a gap, and an Upholstery tool to clean fabrics, the Upholstery tool being rotatably coupled to the accessory body, thereby enhancing the convenience of use and cleaning efficiency.

Abstract: A method of operating an evaporator is described. In evaporator feed water, a Taylor bubble is developed which has an outer surface including a thin film in contact with an inner surface of an outer wall of an evaporator tube. The Taylor bubble is heated as it rises within the evaporator tube so that liquid in the thin film transitions into vapor within the bubble.

Abstract: An elevator according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a guide rail installed in an elevator hoist way in a vertical direction, an elevator car that ascends and descends along the guide rail, an elevator guide device, and a cleaning jig for an elevator guide device. The elevator guide device is fixed to the elevator car, and guides the running elevator car along the guide rail without bringing the elevator car into contact with the guide rail while a predetermined clearance is maintained with the guide rail using magnetic force generated by a magnet guide unit. The cleaning jig for an elevator guide device is installed on the guide rail to come into contact with a magnetic pole of the magnetic guide unit to remove a foreign matter attached to a surface thereof when the elevator car passes the cleaning jig for an elevator guide device.

Abstract: A cleaning apparatus includes a handle for holding; a head; a downward facing cleaning element on the head for downward facing cleaning of a surface; and an upward and radial cleaning element about the head of the apparatus. The cleaning element includes at least a brush element for cleaning, the brush element having a substantially upstanding central portion for upward cleaning and radially outwardly projecting side portions for radial cleaning.

Abstract: An accessory tool for use with a suction source has a housing having a suction outlet and a suction nozzle. A hair collection element is pivotally mounted within the suction nozzle for movement between a forward position and a rearward position. The hair collection element can be in the form of a blade and a hair collecting material mounted to the blade for contacting a surface to be cleaned. Alternatively, an elastomeric material can be coated onto the blade or form the blade itself. Also, the hair collecting material can be formed into the form of the blade without any support other than a rod for mounting the fabric.

Abstract: A cleaner head for a cleaning appliance including a housing having an air outlet, a rotary brush bar assembly located within a chamber of the housing, the chamber having an air outlet which is in fluid communication with the air outlet of the housing, and a drive mechanism for driving the brush bar assembly, the drive mechanism extending into the chamber between first and second side walls of the chamber, wherein the brush bar assembly comprises a first brush bar section located within a first section of the chamber between the drive mechanism and the first side wall of the chamber, and a second brush bar section located within a second section of the chamber between the drive mechanism and the second side wall of the chamber, and wherein the air outlet of the chamber extends between and into both sections of the chamber.

Abstract: A keyboard cleaning apparatus includes: a conduit configured to receive an airflow; and a brush attached to the conduit and including a plurality of bristles arranged in a pattern proximate at least one orifice in the brush, the pattern of bristles defining a passageway in fluid communication with the orifice, the passageway including at least two open ends configured to receive at least a portion of a key of a keyboard.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaning tool for removing animal hair from nearly any hand-held grooming tool is disclosed. A vacuum grooming tool is also disclosed. A vacuum plenum of the cleaning tool is attachable to a vacuum source and has an opening for cleaning a grooming tool in one pass. The cleaning tool can be mounted on a stationary support and may also include a pivot-action mechanism that connects the cleaning tool to the vacuum source during its engagement by a hand-held grooming tool being cleaned. This pivot-action mechanism can switch the vacuum off to a connected vacuum grooming tool and on to the cleaning tool, such that the airflow through the cleaning tool does not have to compete with any vacuum or airflow through the vacuum grooming tool during its cleaning.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner accessory tool configured for use with a vacuum cleaner. The vacuum cleaner is operable to draw air through a suction hose to clean a surface. The accessory tool includes a housing that defines a chamber, and the housing includes an exterior surface and an interior surface. An outlet conduit is in fluid communication with the chamber, and the outlet conduit is configured to couple the accessory tool to the suction hose. A suction inlet aperture extends through the housing to provide fluid communication into the chamber. The accessory tool further includes a brush assembly extending from the exterior surface of the housing, and the brush assembly includes an auxiliary aperture to provide fluid communication into the chamber.

Abstract: A keyboard cleaning apparatus includes: a conduit configured to receive an airflow; and a brush attached to the conduit and including a plurality of bristles arranged in a pattern proximate at least one orifice in the brush, the pattern of bristles defining a passageway in fluid communication with the orifice, the passageway including at least two open ends configured to receive at least a portion of a key of a keyboard.

Abstract: A multifunctional nozzle attachment for a portable hand-held lawn blower. The multifunctional nozzle attachment includes a coupler which can be attached to the nozzle of the lawn blower. Various attachments including scrapers, rakes, and brushes are provided for use with the coupler. When attached to the coupler, the attachments may be used to break up debris that does not release from the ground using the air stream alone. Once the debris is broken up, the air stream carries the debris away.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner lint brush accessory system having a lint brush and cradle. The lint brush has longitudinally opposed handle and brush portions. The brush portion has a brush material adapted to remove fibrous substances from a surface to be cleaned. The cradle has a chamber opening leading to a chamber. The chamber extends in the longitudinal direction and is adapted to longitudinally receive at least the brush portion of the lint brush, the chamber has at least one brush cleaning pad adapted to engage the brush material and remove the fibrous substances from the brush material. The chamber further includes an air outlet spaced from the chamber opening. The air outlet is selectively connectable to a vacuum passage of a vacuum cleaner.

Abstract: A combined crevice tool and dusting brush includes a main body having a first end including a first suction inlet, a side wall including a second suction inlet, a second end including a discharge outlet and an internal air path. The combined tool and brush further includes a valve body that is received in that air path. The valve body includes a closed end, a discharge end including a discharge opening and a wall including a suction opening. The discharge opening is aligned with the discharge outlet. Further, the valve body is displaceable between two different operating positions.

Abstract: An surface cleaning implement comprises a recovery tank and a suction nozzle in fluid communication with a recovery tank, a fan/turbine assembly including a turbine-driven suction fan for generating suction at the suction nozzle, which draws liquid and air into and through the accessory tool. A fluid dispensing assembly is disclosed for storing and distributing fluid to the surface to the cleaned. An agitator assembly can be moved from a use to a non-use orientation to alternately scrub the surface to the cleaned and to extract fluid from the surface to be cleaned.

Abstract: The present invention provides a board cleaning apparatus excellent in foreign-matter removing efficiency. Fixed brushes are each made in contact with a circuit board over an entire width thereof, and attached to a case of a board cleaning apparatus respectively on the upstream side and the downstream side of the case in the board transporting direction with respect to a rotary brush for removing and ejecting foreign matters. This arrangement makes it possible to cover a gap between the circuit board and the case to prevent a board transporting rail to be moved so as to be shifted in accordance with circuit boards having various dimensions from intervening with the case.

Abstract: A cleaning device is provided. The cleaning device may include a handle, an activation mechanism moveable between a first position and a second position by a user of the device, a hollow member having a suction opening at an end of the hollow member, an electrically powered motor configured to produce suction at the suction opening, and a bristle support member pivotable relative to the hollow member. The bristle support member may include a plurality of bristles attached thereto. The bristle support member may be operatively coupled to the activation mechanism. When the activation mechanism is in the first position, the bristle support member may be in a closed position adjacent to the suction opening of the hollow member and the plurality of bristles may be positioned to perform a sweeping function.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner accessory tool configured for use with a vacuum cleaner. The vacuum cleaner is operable to draw air through a suction hose to clean a surface. The accessory tool includes a housing that defines a chamber, and the housing includes an exterior surface and an interior surface. An outlet conduit is in fluid communication with the chamber, and the outlet conduit is configured to couple the accessory tool to the suction hose. A suction inlet aperture extends through the housing to provide fluid communication into the chamber. The accessory tool further includes a brush assembly extending from the exterior surface of the housing, and the brush assembly includes an auxiliary aperture to provide fluid communication into the chamber.

Abstract: A brush for dusting and cleaning includes a handle having a first end and a second end, an outer rail of bristles along an outer portion of the brush having a first row of outer bristles and a second row of outer bristles; an inner rail of bristles along an inner portion of the brush having a first row of inner bristles and a second row of inner bristles; at least one row of suction holes located between the first row of outer bristles and the second row of outer bristles to remove materials trapped within the brush; and a front row of bristles located along the second end of the handle.

Abstract: Handheld dust removal devices that selectively utilize vacuum pressure are disclosed. Preferably, each device includes a small lightweight handle that houses a vacuum assembly having an electric motor and a battery. The device further includes a duster assembly with elongate fiber strands that have elongate voids extending therethrough or thereinto. The vacuum source can be fluidly connected to and draw a vacuum airflow through the duster assembly, for example, through and/or around the fiber strands. In such configuration, the elongate voids of the fiber strands can at least partially direct or influence the travel path of dust, debris, and/or other particulates that are entrained in a vacuum airflow. Some implementations further include an auxiliary vacuum inlet that is adapted and configured for drawing large particles such as crumbs, hair, and others thereinto. The auxiliary vacuum port can be displaced from the duster assembly, e.g., mounted to the handle or elsewhere.

Abstract: A vacuum broom apparatus for removing particulate debris from surfaces such as those of floors includes a housing which has an upper wall from which protrudes a vacuum inlet tube connectable to a vacuum power source. The housing includes a shroud which protrudes downwardly from the upper wall and peripherally surrounds a broom which protrudes downwardly within the shroud through a bottom opening thereof. One or more vacuum nozzles which communicate with the vacuum inlet tube are positioned adjacent to the broom. Optionally, a front wall of the shroud is elastically flexible to thereby effect an air dam between a lower edge of the front wall and a floor surface against which it may be pressed.

Abstract: A steam nozzle attachment for a steam cleaner having a substantially rectangular frame with a steam outlet positioned between the front and rear walls of the frame is provided. A plurality of baffles to distribute steam are disposed substantially perpendicular to the steam nozzle between the side walls of the frame. A replaceable fabric pocket that fits snugly over the frame is provided to distribute cleaning steam to the surface to be cleaned.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a suction nozzle for a vacuum cleaner, which includes a nozzle body having a contaminants suction port formed on a bottom surface thereof, and a fur-removing member having a fur-removing body rotatably disposed at a side of the contaminants suction port on the nozzle body, a fur-removing portion formed in a plurality of pins vertically to the fur-removing body, and a plurality of rotation cams, wherein when the nozzle body moves in a first direction, the plurality of rotation cams forces the fur-removing body to rotate so that a leading end of the fur-removing portion is spaced apart from a surface to be cleaned.

Abstract: A dust absorption head of a vacuum cleaner including a main socket tube, a mounting cap, a vane wheel, a partition sleeve, and a dust absorption brush wheel to serve for attachment to a dust absorption pipe of a vacuum cleaner and for a rotational dust-absorption operation. The main socket tube and the mounting cap include at corresponding places an engaging projection and a plurality of positioning holes, allowing for adjustment of the operation angle of the dust absorption head according to different requirements. Meanwhile, a natural rotation of the vane wheel in response to the suction airflow of a vacuum cleaner is ensured for bringing the dust absorption brush wheel into rotation, thereby efficiently enhancing the dust-absorption effect.

Abstract: A cleaning device for surgical instruments including a body and an abrasive cleaning surface. The body defines a mounting interface, an instrument opening, and an interior volume. The mounting interface is engaged with a vacuum source, such as a surgical evacuator, to place the interior volume in fluid communication with the vacuum source. The abrasive cleaning surface is disposed within the interior volume proximate the instrument opening whereby the surgical instruments can be inserted through the instrument opening to engage the abrasive surface and thereby clean the instruments. In some embodiments, the cleaning device is placed in an outer sealed package to maintain the sterilized condition of the device which may be discarded after a single use to thereby provide a convenient pre-sterilized and disposable cleaning device. A method of cleaning a surgical instrument is also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a duster brush assembly for a vacuum cleaner. The duster brush assembly includes a duster brush fixedly disposed at the air flow entrance of a hollow tubular member operatively connected to the vacuum cleaner. A hollow tubular member is telescopically mounted on a suction tube which is in communication with the vacuum cleaner. To clean the duster brush the hollow tubular member is moved forward over the duster brush is removed by vacuum into the vacuum cleaner.

Abstract: A broom (20) which permits picking up dust and disposing of said dust while standing up. The broom (20) comprises an aspiration canal (24) in the broom brush (22), reaching an aspiration tubing situated inside the broom handle (26). The aspiration tubing is ended by a removable cap (28). A motor (34) is situated alongside the tubing and permits the aspiration of air through the aspiration canal and aspiration tubing by an opening (32) along the tubing side. The opening is made of a semi permeable membrane (38) which allows air to exit the tube while keeping dust inside. The broom inside tubing comprises means to keep the dust inside the tubing, so the dust does not fall out through the bottom of the tubing. After the broom operator has finished aspiring the dust inside the broom handle, he may remove the cap, turn the broom upside down, and empty the dust into. All this without bending down.

Abstract: A cleaning head (30) for a vacuum cleaner comprises a housing (305) which extends transversely to the direction of intended movement (A) of the head. A row of bristles (310) extend outwardly from the sides of the housing (305). The bristles (310) extend transversely outwardly and forwardly from the housing and extend to a level beneath the lowermost surface of the housing. Dirt, dust and other debris which collects at the very edge of a room is either ‘guided’ out of the region next to the wall or is subjected to a vigorous ‘flicking’ action as the head (30) is moved across the floor. A suction channel (330) is located adjacent to the bristles. The bristles (310) are provided as a unit which is removable from the head (30).

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner comprises a cyclonic separator (116) for separating dirt and dust from an incoming airflow. A tool (300) and a suction conduit (114) connect the tool (300) to the separator (116). The tool (300) comprises a main air inlet aperture for engaging with a surface to be cleaned and a bleed air inlet (310) for allowing air to bleed into the suction path. The bleed air inlet (310) is located such that it is separate from the main inlet. The cross-sectional area of the bleed air inlet (310) is sufficiently large that, in use, the bleed air inlet (310) admits a sufficient quantity of air to maintain adequate separation efficiency in the separator of the cleaner even when the main air inlet is fully blocked.

Abstract: An accessory assembly for a vacuum cleaner comprises: an accessory body; a crevice attachment and an upholstery attachment, both formed integrally with the accessory body; and a dusting attachment disposed on the accessory body, the dusting attachment being slidably deployable to extend beyond the crevice attachment. Convenient cleaning can be achieved by selectively using the dusting attachment during the cleaning of a groove or narrow gap and deployment from one accessory attachment to another is easily accomplished without interruption of the cleaning process. The accessory assembly may be conveniently stored and used on an extension tube of the vacuum cleaner.

Abstract: A cleaning implement for cleaning a soiled surface having soiling particles lodge therein includes a body having a cleaning surface defining first and second cleaning section. The first and second cleaning sections are provided respectively with first and second dislodging bristles for dislodging the soiled particles from the soiled surface. The first and second cleaning bristles are configured and positioned so that the dislodging action is performed more efficiently when the first and second cleaning section are move relative to the soiled surface respectively in a first and a second direction as opposed to other directions. The implement is connectable to a vacuum source for suctioning the soiling particles having been dislodged by the first and second cleaning surfaces.

Abstract: A floor cleaning device having a base assembly for movement along a cleaning surface is provided. The base assembly comprises a brush assembly for engaging the surface of the floor being cleaned removably mounted to a base part. A nozzle assembly is removably mounted to the base part such that the nozzle assembly is positioned adjacent to the brush assembly to prevent the brush assembly from disengaging from the base part.

Abstract: A floor tool for use in vacuum cleaning floor surfaces includes a sole plate that has a suction channel formed in it. The suction channel is bounded on at least one side by a working edge for engaging with the floor surface. Lint pickers are positioned alongside the suction channel and are separated from the suction channel by the working edge. The lint pickers are mounted on a surface of the floor tool which is inclined with respect to the plane in which the working edges lie. The sole plate is pivotally mounted with respect to a suction outlet so that movement of the floor tool in a forward and backwards direction alternately brings one of the working edges into closer contact with the floor surface.

Abstract: An accessory tool for a vacuum cleaner is provided which allows a small crevice to be easily cleaned, and for accessory tools to be easily changed based on places to be cleaned. The accessory tool includes a crevice tool detachably coupled to a brush tool. The crevice tool includes a plurality of suction tubes made of a flexible material extending from a front portion of an inlet, and a brush provided along a periphery of each of the suction tubes. A coupling portion is formed to the rear of the inlet, and is detachably coupled with an inlet formed at a front portion of the brush tool. A brush is provided along a periphery of the inlet, and connecting portion formed to the rear of the inlet connects to an end of an extension tube of the vacuum cleaner.

Abstract: A carpet grooming attachment for a motorized brush device, the attachment having a generally triangular shaped housing; the attachment attaching to the wheel axle of a motorized brush device; a brush; means for delivering fluid attached to a external surface of the housing; and means for providing suction to the housing. The means for delivering a fluid may have at least one interchangeable and adjustable spray tip to deliver the fluid. The carpet grooming attachment of the present invention may have a pre-spray hose. The invention also includes a carpet-cleaning device with an attachment and methods of cleaning carpets using a motorized brush device with a carpet grooming attachment.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner nozzle having a housing at which a pivoting terminal connecting piece is attached for connecting a guide suction pipe. A spoiler-shaped surface on at least one side of the nozzle housing, which protrudes over the contour of the nozzle housing and tapers to a point at its free end, eliminates the need to separately lift a loose rug to be able to clean at least the border region covered by the rug.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner includes several attachments and an attachment unit for accommodating the attachments. The attachment unit of the vacuum cleaner incorporates a crevice tool, an upholstery tool, or an upholstery brush. The attachments are connected to the attachment unit in a force fit and/or positive fit. The attachment unit, preferably, has a base body, to which the crevice tool and/or the upholstery tool and/or the upholstery brush is/are connected.

Abstract: A coil cleaning tool for attachment to a vacuum cleaner hose includes a flattened tubular housing having opposed planar side faces connected by top and bottom walls, the top and bottom walls having a narrow width such that the entire tubular housing is very narrow and lender. The tubular housing includes a first end capable of being releasably coupled to a vacuum cleaner hose and a second end having a tapered construction and defining an air intake opening. A light housing having a battery powered LED is mounted atop the top wall of the tubular housing for illuminating a cleaning area. Each side face of the tubular housing may also define an auxiliary air intake opening with a slidable cover such that the air intake openings may be selectively opened or closed for the most efficient and convenient cleaning of hard to reach areas.

Abstract: An improved floor cleaning device having a base assembly for movement along a cleaning surface is provided. The base assembly comprises a brush assembly for engaging the surface of the floor being cleaned removably mounted to a base part. A nozzle assembly is removably mounted to the base part such that the nozzle assembly is positioned adjacent to the brush assembly to prevent the brush assembly from disengaging from the base part.

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: (57) A cleaning head (30) for a vacuum cleaner comprises a housing (305) which extends transversely to the direction of intended movement (A) of the head. A row of bristles (310) extend outwardly from the sides of the housing (305). The bristles (310) extend transversely outwardly and forwardly from the housing and extend to a level beneath the lowermost surface of the housing. Dirt, dust and other debris which collects at the very edge of a room is either ‘guided’ out of the region next to the wall or is subjected to a vigorous ‘flicking’ action as the head (30) is moved across the floor. A suction channel (330) is located adjacent to the bristles. The bristles (310) are provided as a unit which is removable from the head (30).

Abstract: The present invention refers to a duster nozzle for vacuum cleaners, comprising a tube (1) carrying a duster (3a) at the air flow entrance end. The novelty of the invention basically consists in that the duster (3a) has duster elements (3) which decrease in lenght, at least partially, along the direction that is transverse to the air flow (4) at the entrance end of the nozzle.

Abstract: The invention relates to a suction attachment (9) for a vacuum cleaner. The suction attachment comprises a housing (11) having two edges (43, 45) enclosing an angle &agr; in a corner portion. A primary suction opening (55, 59) extends in a bottom part (57) of the suction attachment along each of the two edges, said primary suction openings being connected to a connecting channel (21) which can be coupled to a suction unit (7) of the vacuum cleaner. The primary suction openings open into a secondary suction opening (61) near said corner portion.

Abstract: A floor tool (50) for use in vacuum cleaning floor surfaces comprises a sole plate (55) having a suction channel (61, 62). The suction channel is bounded on at least one side by a working edge (80, 82) for engaging with the floor surface. Lint pickers (70, 72) are positioned alongside the suction channel (61, 62) and are separated from the suction channel (61, 62) by the working edge (80, 82). The lint pickers are mounted on a surface (65, 66) of the floor tool which is inclined with respect to the plane in which the working edges (80, 82) lie. The sole plate (55) is pivotally mounted with respect to a suction outlet such that movement of the floor tool (0) in a forward and backwards direction alternately brings one of the working edges (80, 82) in closer contact with the floor surface.

Abstract: The present invention is an activated carpet cleaning brush, more particularly an activated hairbrush structure including a hair holder and a plurality of U-shape brush hairs. The U-shape brush hairs densely spread over the hair holder and are hard enough to loosen the surface of a carpet that is flattened by stamping and remove the dust and fluff hidden deeply inside the carpet. The smooth tip of the U-shape brush hairs doesn't damage carpet or form a cross resistance against the carpet to hinder the cleaning work. Moreover, the U-shape brush hairs are capable to brush up the fiber of the carpet, and restore the elasticity and softness thereof and produce an overall reactivated effect on the carpet.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner accessory that is used in cleaning heat exchanger units for heating and cooling machinery, wherein the invention comprises of a wand-like body forming an interior that is continuously connected at a rear open end with a vacuum source and at a front open end has an aperture which allows the interior of the device to meet the exterior environment. The unattached front open end has at least one prong-like extension upon which a brush is movably attached and is held in close proximity to the aperture. In operation, the vacuum source is applied to the device and the brush of the device is applied to and rolled over the surface of the heat exchanger unit to be cleaned. The rolling action of the brush agitates and removes particulate matter that has settled upon and coated the surface of the heat exchanger unit.

Abstract: A carpet-cleaning brush, particularly for use in cleaning rugs or carpets soiled by the hair of animals kept in the room. The brush has bristles in the form of an angle or arc, a brush body for receiving the bristles, a brush head which is fixed thereto and provided with a handle, and a dust-collector head which preferably contains a suction connection. The brush body is a rubber plate, pierced by the limbs of elastic, U-shaped metal wire bristles which are fixed to the brush body and inclined toward the direction of pull of the brush. The bristles form an angle of 5-15° (&agr;) in relation to an orientation which is perpendicular to the plane of the brush body. The limbs which form part of the U-shaped bristles have a plastic coating or similar, at least on the free, protruding ends.

Abstract: A sub-suction pipe assembly for a vacuum cleaner includes an air suction pipe connected to a vacuum cleaner body, a sub-suction pipe connected to the air suction pipe and movable along the air suction pipe between a first position and a second position. The sub-suction pipe has a brush attached to an end thereof, a suction extension pipe detachably connected to the end of the air suction pipe, and a lock mechanism for securing the suction extension pipe to the air suction pipe. The sub-section pipe remains coupled to the end of the air suction pipe when the suction extension pipe is connected to the air suction pipe.

Abstract: A nozzle attachment for a vacuum cleaner. In one embodiment, the nozzle attachment includes a plurality of open-ended tubes, where the tubes are parallel to one another axially and each of the tubes is in contact with at least one other tube side by side so as to form an array of the tubes. The nozzle attachment also has a plurality of bristle members forming a brush, and an adapter having a first end and a second end, an interior chamber extending between the first end and the second end, and a mouth at the second end, the first end connectable to a vacuum source of the vacuum cleaner so as to provide suction and the second end being adapted to receive therein the array of the tubes and the brush through the mouth. The array of the tubes and the brush are positioned in a fixed side by side relationship and the tubes are in flow communication with the vacuum source of the vacuum cleaner through the interior chamber of the adapter.

Abstract: A nozzle attachment for a vacuum cleaner. In one embodiment, the nozzle attachment includes a plurality of open-ended tubes, where the tubes are parallel to one another axially and each of the tubes is in contact with at least one other tube side by side so as to form an array of the tubes. The nozzle attachment also has a plurality of bristle members forming a brush, and an adapter having a first end and a second end, an interior chamber extending between the first end and the second end, and a mouth at the second end, the first end connectable to a vacuum source of the vacuum cleaner so as to provide suction and the second end being adapted to receive therein the array of the tubes and the brush through the mouth. The array of the tubes and the brush are positioned in a fixed side by side relationship and the tubes are in flow communication with the vacuum source of the vacuum cleaner through the interior chamber of the adapter.