Abstract: A brush head assembly for a vacuum cleaner having an improved structure. The brush head assembly has a brush head body having a triangle structure including a vertical plane to which an upholstery brush is attached, a lower plane horizontally which is formed at a lower portion of the vertical plane and having a dusting brush attached thereunder, and an inclined plane which is formed between the vertical plane and the lower plane, has a connecting pipe integrally formed on the inclined plane of the brush head body and extending upward at an angle of 90 degrees with respect to the inclined plane, and a neck pipe having a front end portion having a hemisphere shape which is inserted into the connecting pipe, a rear end portion which is inserted into an extension bar, and an inlet hole which is formed below the hemisphere shaped front end portion.

Abstract: A workstation on wheels comprising a housing having a shelf dividing the housing interior into an upper and lower chamber. The shelf supports a vacuum unit that draws air from the lower chamber and exhausts it into the upper chamber. The lower chamber is provided with a vacuum outlet to which is connected an inelastic ductwork. The ductwork includes a nozzle for receiving air and solid materials from a floor surface. The air and solid materials flow through the ductwork and into a bag or bin in the lower chamber where the solid materials are accumulated. The ductwork is rotatable about the vacuum inlet and may be a one-piece L-shaped structure. Alternatively, it may be longitudinally adjustable by multiple interconnecting duct parts or by telescoping segments. The ductwork includes an housing duct to which is connected a valved flexible conduit for providing an auxiliary vacuum source.

Abstract: An electric vacuum cleaner includes a main body. A hose is connected to the main body. A motor-drive brush is provided in a floor nozzle. An extension pipe connects the floor nozzle and one end of the hose. An electric conductor is located in the extension pipe. The extension pipe includes an outer tube, an inner tube, a first electric connection terminal, a second electric connection terminal, a first conductor casing, and a second conductor casing. The first electric connection terminal is pfovided on one end of the outer tube. The second electric connection terminal is provided on one end of the inner tube. The inner tube slidably extends into the outer tube. The electric conductor is connected between the first electric connection terminal and the second electric connection terminal. The electric conductor is accommodated in the first conductor casing and the second conductor casing. The first conductor casing is provided on the outer tube. The second conductor casing is provided on the inner tube.

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 pneumatic cleaning device attachment includes an elongated, rigid tubular section, a flexible tubular section and a rigid tubular end piece that are connected together in series. The rigid and flexible tubular sections, as well as at least a portion of the end piece, have generally commensurate inner and outer diameters. A tubular, rigid cover member, having an associated length greater than an associated length of the flexible tubular section and an associated inner diameter that is greater than the diameters of the rigid and flexible tubular sections, is slidable mounted between a first position wherein the cover member extends between the rigid tubular section and the end piece in order to maintain the flexible tubular section in a straight posture and a second position wherein the cover member extends about the rigid tubular section such that the flexible tubular member is exposed. The attachment is further provided with a handle member which is detachably mounted to the rigid tubular section.

Abstract: A flexible hose extends between the nozzle and body of a portable blower. The nozzle has a handle to enable manipulation of the nozzle. The hose is retractable into recesses in the body and nozzle and the nozzle is mountable on the body. The blower may be used in an extended or retracted position.

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: In order to reduce the energy consumption of the suction unit, on the one hand, and to improve the cleaning effect, on the other hand, of a wiper device for hard surfaces, in particular a window wiper, comprising a slit-shaped suction nozzle, on which a flexible wiper lip is arranged, which protrudes forwardly beyond the suction nozzle, it is suggested that the wiper lip be held on a wall of the suction nozzle and drawn against the opposite wall of the suction nozzle under the influence of a suction stream in the suction nozzle and thereby close the suction nozzle.

Abstract: Apparatus (10) is disclosed including an interchangeable brush (88) and either a removable vacuum shoe (38) for soft floor surfaces or removable squeegee and carriage assemblies (56, 68) for hard floor surfaces. A spindle (32) is rotatably mounted in the chassis (18) and includes first and second arms (36, 52). The first arm (36) is attached to a sleeve (34) for removably and pivotally receiving a pivot pin (40) of the vacuum shoe (38). The second arm (52) includes an elongated slot (54) which slideably receives a follower pin (82) of a crank arm (80) of the carriage assembly (68). The spindle (32) is rotated by an integral lever (44) pivotally connected to a linkage (46) having its opposite end pivotally connected to a second, pivotable lever (26).

Abstract: A portable vacuum generation device uses a conventional gas stream source such as is commonly available on vehicles. A specially constructed annular venturi-type nozzle pipe is capable of generating substantial vacuum from the gas stream. A removable connector for connecting the vacuum generator to the gas stream source is provided. A vacuum pipe, formed as a portion of the vacuum generator, connects to a flexible hose and conventional vacuum cleaning tools. The vacuum generator requires no moving parts and will operate in the presence of any moving gas stream. In one embodiment, the gas stream is provided by an on-board pneumatic blower. In another embodiment, the gas stream is provided by the exhaust gas stream from a vehicle internal combustion engine.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner attachment has an attachment cylinder and a plate enclosing one end of the attachment cylinder. A semi-rigid tube is attached to and extends from a front side of the plate. A flexible sheet is attached at a centrally located edge to a circumference portion of the attachment cylinder. A hook and loop fastener is attached to outside edges of the flexible sheet so that when the back side of the attachment cylinder is placed over an end of a vacuum cleaner hose, the flexible sheet may be wrapped around the vacuum cleaner hose and the hook and loop faster may be engaged to secure the attachment cylinder in place. Ridges may be provided along a central portion of a length of the tube to adjust the rigidity to the central portion of the tube, and top and bottom scrapper wings are attached adjacent an end of the tube away from the attachment cylinder.

Abstract: A portable stick-type vacuum cleaner includes an elongated housing and a substantially triangular nozzle which is selectively securable to the housing. The nozzle includes a nozzle body having a bottom surface and a top surface. A V-shaped suction opening is located on the bottom surface of the nozzle body. The nozzle body also has a plurality of casters located on its bottom surface. An air outlet member is in fluid connection with the suction opening. The air outlet member includes a sleeve pivotally mounted to the top surface of the nozzle body and a coupling for selective fluid connection with the housing. The coupling is rotatably mounted on the sleeve. A motor is mounted in the housing for effecting a suction of air through the nozzle.

Abstract: A system for detecting and removing foreign object debris from an enclosed region is capable of insertion through a small-sized opening. A source of light is optically transmitted through a first window in the outer peripheral surface of an elongated borescope adjacent its distal end to illuminate a debris containing region. An image of the region is transmitted through a second window in the distal end of the borescope to a remote television monitor. A vacuum conduit extends to a flexible tip end which is proximate to the distal end of the borescope and is connected to a source of vacuum to create a suction at the tip end. An elongated guide sleeve serves to slidably receive the vacuum conduit. The tip end of the vacuum conduit is movable relative to the guide sleeve between a retracted position substantially coincident with the first end of the guide sleeve and an extended position whereat the tip end of the vacuum conduit is distant from the first end.

Abstract: An apparatus for collecting insects or small objects combines a vacuum cleaner and a disposable trap made of paper and mounted in the intake orifice of the vacuum cleaner hose. a frusto-conical funnel is wedged into the mouth of the trap to secure it and to prevent its collapsing under suction of the vacuum. The trap has a flap to confine the collected items for disposal or preservation.

Abstract: A replaceable tip for a hand held vacuum stroke desoldering tool. The tip or nozzle element is retained in a bore, in the otherwise closed front end of the tool, by a rear retaining shoulder and a forward compressible skirt-like barb which when radially compressed permits the removal or insertion of the tip element.

Abstract: The present invention provides a vacuum cleaner accessory to be attached to a vacuum cleaner by means of a vacuum cleaner hose. In a first operative configuration, the accessory is designed to facilitate vacuuming of spaces that are accessible from any given direction. An upper tube member (20) is operatively connected at its upper end (22) to a vacuum cleaner hose (10), and at its lower end (23) to an elongate lower tube member (30). The elongate lower tube member (30) has a remote end (31) that defines a contoured intake opening (33) through which air, dust, water, and/or debris are suctioned. In a second operative configuration, the accessory is designed primarily to access floor level horizontally accessible spaces. A transverse sweeper member 60, which includes a downwardly facing transverse intake opening 66, is operatively connected to the remote end (31) of the lower tube member (30).

Abstract: An apparatus for the collection of leaves and debris by a vacuuming process is described which features an improved mechanism for supporting and manipulating an intake hose. A stationary support frame is mounted on a leaf collecting apparatus and a swing arm is pivotally attached to the support frame about a vertical axis. An intake hose cradle is fixed to the swing arm and supports the intake hose from underneath. The intake hose may be adjusted vertically by a hydraulic actuator (extensible piston) located on the swing arm which pivots about a horizontal axis in response to movement of the hydraulic actuator. Further, the intake hose may be manipulated from side-to-side by a handle attached to the intake end of the hose, the swing arm allowing lateral movement by utilizing bearings as pivot points along the vertical axis.

Abstract: An integral polyurethane bell is placed on the bottom of a suction pipe of a cotton gin. A hook is placed on the top of the outer barrel of the suction pipe and a chain swung from pivot mechanism of the suction pipe. When the suction pipe is not in operation the hook is engaged to the chain to hold the suction pipe in a non-obstructive position. Nylon bearing pads are placed between the inner and outer barrels of the suction pipe.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner includes a motor, a housing enclosing the motor, a fan driven by the motor for producing a vacuum, a canister removably attached to the front end of the housing and having an intake nozzle for reception of foreign matter, liquid and air drawn into the canister in response to the vacuum developed by the fan. The intake nozzle includes a converging section extending from the front of the nozzle towards the center thereof and a diverging section extending from the terminus of the converging section towards the terminus of the nozzle. A squeegee is disposed in said nozzle and has a main body portion including at least one flow passage defined by a forward converging section terminating in a generally constant diameter section. The end of said constant diameter section is generally aligned with the terminus of the converging section of the nozzle. A flapper valve overlies the end of said constant diameter section of said squeegee and is integrally molded with said main body portion.

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 wear insert for a plate adapter of a swivel bowl apparatus which is a vital part of a debris intake hose system. Such system utilizes a high vacuum by means of a high pressure blower. Under a high vacuum, sand and other abrasive properties cause severe wear to the plate adapter wall due to the rocking action of the swivel bowl. Such wear eventually render the system inoperable. The wear insert restores immediate operability of the system without repair or replacement to the plate adapter.

Abstract: A connector is provided for releaseably fastening a vacuum pipe to the body of an implement which is convertible between a blower and vacuum mode. The vacuum pipe is adapted to attach to an intake port formed in the body of the implement. The vacuum pipe is provided with a collar having a series of angularly spaced apart receptacles each having a passage therethrough provided with a locking surface extending part way along the passage and an abutment aligned with the locking surface defining a space therebetween. The body is provided with a plurality of stakes angularly spaced about the intake port aligned with the passages on the collar. Each stake is provided with a locking face disposed and arranged to overhang the locking surface in the collar and has a thickness substantially equal to the spacing between the locking surface and abutment. The collar is adapted to be angularly positioned relative to the body with the passages aligned with the stakes.

Abstract: A fabric cleaning apparatus including a vacuum hose and a liquid spray nozzle is provided with a cleaning wand having a universal head support for accepting any one of a series of different sized and/or shaped cleaning head attachments, each being adapted for a particular fabric cleaning function.

Abstract: A vacuum apparatus for debris collection comprises a motor vehicle having a vacuum tank collector and means for generating a vacuum. A horizontally and vertically extendible tube is connected to the vacuum tank collector, and extendible support linkage supports the tube along its length. Means are provided for extending and retracting the support linkage and the tube with respect to the vehicle and the ground while pivoting the tube and support linkage on a support base member pivotally mounted on the vehicle to provide a wide range of motion over the ground surface.

Abstract: A small dust catcher includes a main tube and an inlet section. The inlet section is releasably connected to the main tube. The dust catcher further includes a filter assembly which is removably supported with an upper opening of the inlet section, with an upright positioning piece being located within a central opening of a partition wall. This uncomplicated arrangement makes it particularly easy to remove the filter assembly for cleaning or maintenance, while ensuring that the filter assembly is held securely in place during use. The dust catcher further includes a fan, a motor and a battery case, and a cover which covers the battery case. The fan, motor and battery case form a one piece assembly which can be disconnected from the main tube. This makes it easy to get at the fan, motor and battery case for maintenance. Preferably, the dust catcher simulates the appearance of a pen.

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: A portable vacuum cleaner contains within its housing a dust collecting part in front of a fan. A suction inlet is at the front end and the opening surface defined by it is nearly horizontal and either coplanar with or protruding below the bottom surface of the housing so that the accumulated dust will not fall out of the suction inlet when the fan is stopped. The vacuum cleaner also includes an accessory piece such as a slidably mounted brush for vacuum-cleaning a narrow area.

Abstract: A hand-held vacuum cleaner includes provision for snap-on attachment of a power brush to a rigid dust bowl thereof. Cooperating electrical contacts in the power brush and the dust bowl connect a brush motor in the power brush for concerted operation with a vacuum cleaner motor in the cordless vacuum cleaner. Cooperating latch members in the dust bowl and the power brush enable snapping the two elements together and facilitate their separation. Clam-shell construction is utilized to accept parts of the latch members and a contact retainer supporting both electrical contacts for application of power from the cordless vacuum cleaner to the power brush. An integrated base provides means for retaining both the vacuum cleaner and the power brush attachment.

Abstract: A blower/vacuum system includes a power unit with a rotatably mounted fan for inducing an air flow from an inlet to an outlet. In the vacuum configuration, a pick-up tube having a relatively wide inlet opening is connected to the inlet of the power unit to direct the debris into the fan housing. The fan includes widely spaced fan blades that are sufficiently wide to accept and pass the expected range of non-frangible debris, including pine cones, seed pods, gum balls, and the like.

Abstract: A multi-use vacuum cleaner has a central body which houses a motor, air impeller, battery and a dirt collection chamber. One end of the central body has a face inclined to the longitudinal axis of the central body with a rectangular inlet orifice into which the coupling nozzle of a floor and carpet pickup head can be frictionally inserted. The other end of the body has an integral, axially protruding extension providing a primary handle for manipulating the body as a hand held cushion and upholstery cleaner. The primary handle has means for detachably mounting an extension handle permitting the unit to be used as a standard upright vacuum cleaner or for vacuuming overhead and other areas which would be otherwise inaccessible.

Abstract: The invention features a suction cleaning device for cleaning hard-to-access areas such as crevices and corners.A crevice tool in the form of an extendable wand is disposed within a floor or rug attachment.The wand is built-in to the housing of the floor or rug attachment and does not require removal or change of attachments to actuate the crevice tool, thus providing convenience and a saving of time.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner attachment nozzle especially configured for cleaning confirmed areas beneath and behind major appliances and furniture and the like comprises a narrow and thin, longitudinally elongated, hollow body member, preferably approximately 3 feet in length, and having a vacuum cleaner hose fitting at one end, the opposite end of the body being closed, and suction openings being provided through the lateral side walls of the hollow body member, preferably along the entire length of the working portion of the attachment body, whereby cleaning air flows laterally through the suction openings in a plane substantially parallel to a surface being vacuumed as the attachment nozzle is moved from side to side during vacuuming.

Abstract: A portable vacuum cleaner contains within its housing a dust collecting part in front of a fan. A suction inlet is at the front end and the opening surface defined by it is nearly horizontal and either coplanar with or protruding below the bottom surface of the housing so that the accumulated dust will not fall out of the suction inlet when the fan is stopped.

Abstract: An extension device for vacuum cleaner specifically directed to dust removal from under household appliances and pieces of furniture having a small ground clearance. The device includes a main hollow blade portion and a socket portion for connection to the vacuum cleaner suction hose. The blade bottom wall has an elongated aperture and the blade is spacedly supported over ground by shoulder members at the ends of this aperture. The front end of the blade has also a transverse slit. The blade and socket bottom walls are coplanar.

Abstract: A hand held, spring actuated, vacuum desoldering implement is disclosed having a tubular body and a forward end cap portion thereof. The end cap has a central bore for removeably retaining a small, tubular Teflon nozzle element. The rear end of the nozzle element is formed with an increased diameter retainer collar portion to limit its forward and outward disposition within the end cap bore. The nozzle element is provided with an annular, O-ring retaining groove disposed axially contiguously to the forward end of the end cap; and an O-ring is disposed therein to retain in cooperation with its retainer collar, the nozzle element within the end cap portion. The outer diameter of the nozzle is less than that of the end cap bore whereby the nozzle element is provided with a nutational freedom of movement about its rear retaining collar connection with the end cap, this motion being cushioned and limited by compressing the O-ring laterally.

Abstract: A hand held vacuum cleaner comprising a first unit interconnected with a second unit by a locking mechanism. The first unit comprises an extendable telescoping mouth section, and the second unit comprises a motor, fan, handle, and filter. The locking mechanism comprises a resiliently held button on the second unit, which interlocks with a hole in the first unit, and a pair of protrusions on the sides of the second unit, and channels corresponding thereto in the walls of the sides of the first unit, whereby the protrusions and channels are snugly fitted together by pushing the two units together in a straight line, with the button fitting into the hole. The telescoping mouth enables the cleaner to have access to otherwise inaccessible parts to be cleaned. Seals are provided for preventing the cylinders from becoming contaminated with dust.

Abstract: A hand held vacuum cleaner of the type having a detachable dust cup is provided with a tiltable nozzle at the intake or forward end of the dust cup.

Abstract: A universal nozzle which has a tubular body with a coupling end that fits on the hose of a vacuum cleaner and an inlet end distal from the coupling end. The nozzle has a smooth bore and is made from a resilient material which is manually deformable such that the inlet opening and configuration can be altered by the operator to suit operating conditions. The nuzzle material has sufficient resiliency to regain its original configuration after being manually deformed and to resist collapse because of suction pressures whether in a deformed or undeformed condition. A synthetic organic compound such as plastic resin or a natural material alloyed with fillers or reinforcing agents to produce a formulation having a Shore-A hardness of 60-95, preferably 80.+-.10, is a particularly suitable nozzle material.

Abstract: An integral, one piece shoe attachment for detachable insertion in the intake orifice of an electric vacuum cleaner. The bottom surface of the shoe attachment has rounded projections which raise the shoe attachment bottom surface slightly off the surface being suctioned. A flexible blade extends along the long dimension of the inlet opening and divides the inlet opening into a front and rear section. The blade projects down far enough that as the shoe attachment is moved in one direction, the blade flexes to close off one section of the inlet opening, and as the shoe attachment is moved in the opposite direction, the blade flexes in the opposite direction to close off the other section of the inlet opening.

Abstract: The disclosure concerns a shoe attachment for insertion in the intake orifice of an electric vacuum cleaner that includes a housing having an intake orifice at the underside thereof. Wheels support the housing and raise the intake orifice off the surface to be cleaned. The shoe attachment is detachably fitted in the intake orifice. The shoe attachment has an undersurface that rides along the surface to be vacuum cleaned. A narrowed width inlet opening through the shoe attachment increases the intake air speed and/or the suction force, facilitating picking up of heavy material and liquid. The shoe attachment is flexible and resilient to conform to irregularities in the surface being vacuum cleaned.

Abstract: A vacuum-operated debris collector including a mobile frame and a collection receptacle and impeller unit assembly mounted on the frame. An upstanding stack assembly has its lower end connected through an access chamber to the inlet of the impeller unit. A suction head connects through a hose to a swiveled upper portion of the stack assembly. The outlet of the impeller unit discharges into the receptacle.

Abstract: A mobile apparatus for cleaning sewers, catch basins and the like includes a debris collection chamber mounted on the rear of a vehicular chassis. A vacuum conduit communicates with the chamber and is adapted to be lowered into the sewer. A vacuum fan also communicates with the chamber and draws air through the conduit and chamber thereby picking up debris from the sewer. As the debris enters the chamber, the configuration thereof creates a rapid decrease in the air flow velocity and otherwise interrupts the flow so that material entrained in the air is deposited in the chamber. The configuration of the chamber also permits facile discharge of the debris out of the bottom of the chamber in that one end wall of the chamber is swingable to open the bottom thereof. This same end wall also carries a hose reel for use in flushing the sewer. Because the debris which is picked up may well include water, means are provided to drain the water from the chamber.

Abstract: A replaceable tip assembly for desoldering tools includes an end cap and a nozzle tip in the end cap. The end cap has a frustoconical front portion and a rear cylindrical portion, both being concentric with the central axis thereof. The end cap has a central bore extending therethrough provided with an inwardly extending annular detent. An annular relief is provided between the cylindrical and frustoconical portions so that the inner core is flexible. The nozzle tip has a generally cylindrical outer surface and a central bore extending therethrough. The nozzle tip also has an annular recess cooperating with the annular detent of the end cap. Preferably the annular detent on the end cap and the annular recess on the nozzle tip are disposed about halfway between the two end planes of the end cap.

Abstract: A unit that may be mounted on the flat bed of a truck for sucking up roadside trash which is compressed in a collection bin and transported into the collection body of the truck. The unit includes a telescopic collection tube member which is fitted with pneumatic or hydraulic cylinders to extend sidewards to or away from the truck body and to extend downwards as required to approach trash lying on the roadside. A cutting blade may be mounted adjacent the mouth of the unit for cutting roadside weeds which are then sucked up the collection tube.

Abstract: Vehicle washing and drying apparatus including an inverted U-shaped frame adapted to roll over a vehicle while it is in a stationary position and having mounted thereon a fluid spray device for spraying cleaning fluid onto the surface of the automobile. A drying device is also mounted on the frame and includes side nozzles for blowing drying air onto the sides of the vehicle and a top nozzle projecting downwardly from the top of the frame and intermediately articulated so the lower portion thereof forms a normally downwardly facing horizontally elongated lower level orifice for directing drying air onto the tops of low profile vehicles. The lower portion of such nozzle may be folded away to clear higher profile vehicles and exposes an upper level horizontally elongated orifice which directs drying air onto the tops of higher profile vehicles.

Abstract: A telescoping cleaning tool adapted to remove debris and the like from a poorly accessible surface. The tool includes telescoping inner and outer tubes wherein one end of one of the tubes is adapted to receive air under pressure, as from an air nozzle, and the opposite end of the other tube is provided with a sharpened edge for scraping debris and the like from a surface. An orifice is provided adjacent the sharpened edge for directing the air under pressure against such debris. The one tube is preferably provided with a handle near its air-receiving end so that an operator may grasp the handle with the fingers and press the air-receiving end into an air nozzle held in the palm of the hand, thereby permitting the tool to be used with one hand only.