Abstract: A cleaner includes: a main body for separating dust from air suctioned through an opening; a suction motor generating suction force; and a suction part coupled to the opening part and having a connection pipe for guiding the air to the main body. The main body includes a suction guide coupled to one side of the connection pipe including a guide duct having a rotatable flap provided thereto. The suction guide is connected to the guide duct. A suction duct includes: a first surface, where the flap is installed; and a second surface facing the first surface. A second extension line of the second surface forms a first angle with a first extension line of one surface, of the suction guide, connected to the second surface. The first extension line and a third extension line of the flap form a second angle equivalent to or smaller than the first angle.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner including a suction inlet, a conduit in fluid communication with the suction inlet, a filter having a valve releasably connected to a filter inlet, the filter configured to collect debris drawn through the suction inlet. The vacuum cleaner further comprising a release mechanism moveable from a first position to a second position. In the first position, the filter is in fluid communication with the conduit to collect debris with the valve being open, and in the second position, the filter is disconnected from the conduit with the valve being closed. Movement of the release mechanism between the first and second positions closes the valve.

Abstract: A unitary inlet port assembly for use as a closable air inlet port for an inflatable heating blanket or garment. The inlet port assembly has a port panel on the outside of blanket, having an inlet opening configured for receiving an air hose nozzle. A closure panel that is disposed within an interior portion of the inflatable heating blanket or garment, and is hinged an edge of the port panel. A latch extends from an outer-facing surface of the closure panel, to register with the inlet opening of the port panel when pivoted to a closed position. At the closed position, the outer-facing surface of the closure panel confronts and engages the inside surface of the port panel to close the air inlet port. The latch is configured to engage the annular rim of the port panel to hold the closure panel in the closed position.

Abstract: A semiconductor package includes a substrate. At least a high-frequency chip and a circuit component susceptible to high-frequency interference are disposed on a top surface of the substrate. A first ground ring is disposed on the substrate surrounding the high-frequency chip. A first metal-post reinforced glue wall is disposed on the first ground ring surrounding the high-frequency chip. A second ground ring is disposed on the top of the substrate surrounding the circuit component. A second metal-post reinforced glue wall is disposed on the second ground ring surrounding the circuit component. A molding compound covers at least the high-frequency chip and the circuit component. A conductive layer is disposed on the molding compound and is coupled to the first metal-post reinforced glue wall and/or the second metal-post reinforced glue wall.

Abstract: Embodiments are directed to a vacuum cleaner and removably attachable filter. The filter is configured to separate debris from a flow of fluid drawn through the suction inlet. The filter includes a housing forming a first volume and a filter media forming a second inner volume. The filter media is coupled to the housing such that the first and second inner volumes together at least partially define a collection container configured to store debris separated by the filter media from the flow of fluid. The filter further includes an inlet opening that extends through the housing to provide fluid communication into the collection container such that the flow of fluid with the debris can flow into the collection container such that the flow of fluid with the debris can flow into the collection container and a relatively clean flow of fluid exits through the filter media.

Abstract: A filter configured to separate debris from a flow of fluid. The filter includes a housing and a filter media coupled to the housing to form a collection container. The collection container is configured to store debris separated by the filter media from a flow of fluid. The filter further includes an inlet opening that extends through the housing to provide fluid communication into the collection container such that the flow of fluid with the debris can flow into the collection container and a relatively clean flow of fluid exits through the filter media. The filter further includes an attachment member that couples the filter media to the housing.

Abstract: The invention relates to a retaining plate for a vacuum-cleaner filter bag comprising a through-passage opening and a closure flap for closing the through-passage opening, wherein the closure flap comprises a first region comprising a first material of a first hardness and a second region comprising a second material of a second hardness, wherein the second hardness is at a lower level than the first hardness, wherein the second region is arranged, at least in part, on the periphery of the closure flap, and wherein the second material, at least in part, has a thickness of less than 1 mm.

Abstract: A vacuum bag attachment assembly for a vacuum cleaner includes a locking handle movably connected to the vacuum cleaner and movable between first and second positions. An opening in the handle receives a fitting of a vacuum bag. When the locking handle is in the first position, an outer shell of the vacuum cleaner is prevented from closing. When the locking handle is in the second position, the outer shell of the vacuum cleaner is closable.

Abstract: A reusable aftermarket particulate collection member for use with an otherwise conventional floor vacuum cleaner. The collection member is formed of a size, shape and configuration as to be an aftermarket replacement for a conventional, disposable paper type vacuum filter bags used with said conventional vacuum cleaners. An open end is formed on the collection member, and the collection member is further formed of a woven and/or nonwoven fabric. Said member having a slip clamp fastener arrangement for sealing the open end during use, but for allowing said opening to permit egress of collected contents. An entry portal formed within a sidewall of said collection member is circumscribed by a rigid mounting plate adapted to allow for securement to a hose inlet.

Abstract: A block-base bag is for vacuum cleaners. The bag includes, in the interior thereof, a diffuser made of strips of material and/or sheet materials with oblong-shaped flow openings. Such bags are distinguished by excellent dust storage capacity and extension of the useful life.

Abstract: A flat bag for vacuum cleaners includes, in the interior thereof, at least two diffusers made of strips of material and/or sheet materials with oblong-shaped flow openings. Such flat bags are distinguished by excellent dust storage capacity and extension of the useful life.

Abstract: A flat bag is for vacuum cleaners. The bad includes, in the interior thereof, at least one diffuser which forms an intermediate plane and is made of strips of material and/or sheet materials with oblong-shaped flow openings. Such flat bags are distinguished by excellent dust storage capacity and extension of the useful life.

Abstract: The invention relates to a vacuum-cleaning apparatus with a vacuum-cleaner unit and a filter bag, in which the filter bag is designed as a flat bag, as a nonwoven filter bag and as a disposable filter bag, and the vacuum-cleaner unit has a filter-bag-accommodating chamber with rigid walls, wherein the filter-bag-accommodating chamber has an opening which can be closed by a flap and has a predetermined opening surface area, through which the filter bag can be inserted into the filter-bag-accommodating chamber. The invention is distinguished in that the ratio between the surface area of a rectangle corresponding to the opening surface area and the surface area of the filter bag is greater than 0.70, preferably greater than 0.85, and highly preferably greater than 1.0.

Abstract: The invention relates to a vacuum cleaner filter bag, including an inlet opening (3), a filter bag material which has an inner layer of nonwoven material (10) at least in the region of the inlet opening, and a holding plate (2) which is arranged on the outside of the filter bag in the region of the inlet opening, can be attached to a vacuum cleaner holding means for securing the vacuum cleaner filter bag and on which a closure device (4) for closing the inlet opening is provided, wherein the nonwoven material, in the region of the inlet opening, has a surface (20) which is provided in such a manner that the formation of a filter cake on said surface is avoided.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner with bag mount and disposable bag is described. In some embodiments, the vacuum bag may include a semi-permeable dirt bag having a top edge, a generally flat collar having a top edge, and a first opening in the collar configured to accept a dirty air nozzle, where the top edge of the vacuum bag does not extend beyond the top edge of the collar. In some embodiments, the vacuum cleaner may include a dirty air nozzle, a vacuum bag having a substantially rigid collar including a dirty air opening, and at least one void used for alignment of the collar; a mounting member releasably connected to the vacuum cleaner and movable between a loading position and a fully closed position, and a latch to releasably retain a top edge of the collar to keep the mounting member in the fully closed position.

Abstract: A portable dust collection air cleaner assembly is provided. A access hatch is hinged to a dust collection bin to provide ready access to the filter element. The filter element may include an outer annular flange carrying a gasket that rests upon, engagement and seals against a top panel of the dust collection bin.

Abstract: A dust screen for an inspection hatch disposed in the roof or a side wall of a dry bulk storage unit for use during pneumatic loading of aggregate material from a pneumatic trailer via air pressure ducted into the bulk storage unit. The dust screen includes an elastic cord in a hem surrounding an open end of the screen to secure the dust screen to the inspection hatch. An alternative embodiment may include a binding strap having a ratchet buckle to supplement the elastic cord. As the dust screen extends upward in the presence of said air pressure, the dust is allowed to settle into the storage unit. No separate container to contain the dust is required, and no separate structure is required to support the dust screen during operation. The dust screen is light weight, portable and reusable, and low in cost.

Abstract: A reusable aftermarket particulate collection member for use with an otherwise conventional floor vacuum cleaner. The collection member is formed of a size, shape and configuration as to be an aftermarket replacement for a conventional, disposable paper type vacuum filter bags used with said conventional vacuum cleaners. An open end is formed on the collection member, and the collection member is further formed of a woven and/or nonwoven fabric. Said member having a slip clamp fastener arrangement for sealing the open end during use, but for allowing said opening to permit egress of collected contents. An entry portal formed within a sidewall of said collection member is circumscribed by a rigid mounting plate adapted to allow for securement to a hose inlet.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner filter bag with an inlet opening and a deflection device arranged in the area of the inlet opening, which is configured in such a way that an air stream flowing through the inlet opening can be deflected.

Abstract: A filter assembly system including, a filter bag having an opening, a seal coupled to the filter bag adjacent the opening, wherein the seal comprises a gasket band and a perforated metal band, and the perforated metal band is configured to bias the gasket band in a radial direction into a sealed position upon expansion or contraction of the perforated metal band.

Abstract: A holding plate for a vacuum cleaner bag is provided. The holding plate includes a base plate with an opening, a closing element pivotably arranged on the base plate, and a spring element having a bending angle (B) that upon pivoting of the closing element in an opening direction from a first position to a second position in which the opening is opened, in a predetermined pivoting angle range that is smaller than the corresponding opening angle (* ?) of the closing element, wherein the closing element can be brought from the second position into the first position by the restoring force of the spring element in the direction opposite to the opening direction, and wherein the spring element is located behind the locking element in the opening direction.

Abstract: A pre-filter cloth is provided as designed and specifically adapted for use with the ShopVac®, Craftsman™, Rigid® or other similar style wet or dry vacuum. The pre-filter cloth is formed as a generally rectangular envelope formed of a polyester woven and/or nonwoven fabric felt having a weight of between 6-16 oz. The rectangular envelope forms two generally parallel planar sides separated by a pleated or other type of expandable edge construction and includes an open end that is releasably closed, preferably with a hook and loop fastener arrangement that seals the open end during use, but allows opening to permit egress of collected contents. One planar side form an entry portal circumscribed by a rigid connection flange capable of allowing securement to the hose inlet connection generally available on the inside sidewall of the canister vacuum. The instant abstract is neither intended to define the invention disclosed in this specification nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way.

Abstract: The invention relates to a vacuum cleaner filter bag, comprising an inlet opening (3), a filter bag material which has an inner layer of nonwoven material (10) at least in the region of the inlet opening, and a holding plate (2) which is arranged on the outside of the filter bag in the region of the inlet opening, can be attached to a vacuum cleaner holding means for securing the vacuum cleaner filter bag and on which a closure device (4) for closing the inlet opening is provided, wherein the nonwoven material, in the region of the inlet opening, has a surface (20) which is provided in such a manner that the formation of a filter cake on said surface is avoided.

Abstract: Described is a filter bag for a vacuum cleaner which may include a tubular bag with a closed free end area and an opposed, at least partially closed area as well as with a retaining plate. The bag is made from a bag material having at least one non-woven layer, and the at least partially closed area is folded forming a bottomPlies of the bag material which lie the one above the other are formed in areas, and is at least partially closed by a weld seam extending centrally in the bottom, the plies of the bag material which lie the one above the other being at least partially connected to one another.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention generally include a contamination housing assembly and bag for use therein. In one embodiment, a contamination housing assembly includes a housing having an inlet, outlet, and access port. A bagging ring is coupled to the housing and circumscribes the port. A door is provided for covering the port. A bag indicator is coupled to at least one of the containment housing or door and is visible, when in a first position, from an exterior of the containment housing when the door substantially covers the bagging ring. In yet another embodiment, a bag for use with a containment housing is provided. The bag has an open end configured to engage with a bagging ring. The bag includes at least one of a strap or a RF readable tag.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a dust tank is arranged in the lower side of the machine frame. A dust bag is sleeved by the dust tank. The top side of the dust tank is connected to a filter tank. The filter tank has an air inlet pipe at the bottom side thereof, a filter thereinside, and an air outlet at the top side thereof. The air outlet is connected to a closed chamber arranged at the other side of the machine frame via the air suction pipe. A suction blower is arranged inside the closed chamber. A motor drives the suction blower to operate and suck air to flow through the air suction pipe and go out from through-holes on the top of the closed chamber.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a vacuum cleaner filter bag comprising an inlet opening, a retaining plate, which is situated on the exterior of the bag in the vicinity of the inlet opening and can be attached to a retaining device of a vacuum cleaner in order to fix the vacuum cleaner filter bag, and a closing device situated in the vicinity of the inlet opening, which is configured in such a way that it adopts a first position when the retaining plate is not attached to the retaining device and a second position by the attachment of the retaining plate to the retaining device, wherein the inlet opening is closed in the first position of the closing device and is open in the second position of the closing device.

Abstract: A device for detachably securing a dust filter bag in dust aspirating equipment, comprises a flange part of rigid material seated externally on the bag wall and having a passage opening aligned with an inlet opening in the bag wall, and an equipment specific adapter plate of rigid material, which on the one hand is able to be secured to the dust aspirating equipment and on the other hand is able to be detachably connected with the flange part by means of a plug and detent joint. The adapter plate has a through opening which in the connected state is flush with the passage opening in the flange part and together with same has a through opening constituting a flow opening with the same and an annular seal and in the connected state effective between the adapter plate and the flange part for sealing off the through opening from the outside.

Abstract: A filtration bag assembly may include an air permeable bag and a collar affixed thereto. The collar may include an opening that communicates with the interior of said bag and at least one panel that is movable to selectively obscure the opening. The collar includes a bottom surface and a pair of opposed tabs extending laterally from opposed lateral edges of the collar. A bracket is secured to the floor cleaning apparatus and includes a pair of opposed legs, that each includes a first ramp surface and a second ramp surface. During insertion of the collar into said bracket, the first ramp surface slidingly contacts the bottom surface and the second ramp surface slidingly contacts said tabs to move the collar upwardly into fluid communication with a nozzle.

Abstract: An evacuable, reclosable bag including a receptacle having an interior volume and a mouth; a closure operable to open and close the mouth; a one-way valve penetrating a wall of the receptacle; and a filter attached to the same receptacle wall. The filter is arranged so that any air flowing from the interior volume outward through the one-way valve must flow through the filter before flowing through the valve. The filter may be a mesh or fabric (woven or nonwoven) having openings sized to prevent the passage of particulate matter placed inside the bag.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner filter bag with an inlet opening and a deflection device arranged in the area of the inlet opening, which is configured in such a way that an air stream flowing through the inlet opening can be deflected.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner bag includes a bottom part having a substantially rectangular base section. A projecting section is disposed proximate to at least one side of the base section. The projecting section, when folded up for the storage position, rests on the base section. Sidewall sections extend peripherally in a direction away from the bottom part to form an inside space.

Abstract: Apparatus for use in injecting powder materials into the flue gasses flowing through a baghouse compartment in conjunction with the performance of selected operating processes on the compartment fabric filters first entrains the powdered material into a pressurized fluid column to create a gaseous powder material plume that is injected into the flue gasses, thereby providing a more uniform entrainment of the powder materials into the flue gasses.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner includes a housing having a filter bag cavity. A suction generator and a bag mount are both carried on the housing. Additionally, the vacuum cleaner includes a bag caddy that is displaceable between an operating position connected to the bag mount and a bag disposal position disconnected from the bag mount.

Abstract: A filtration bag assembly may include an air permeable bag and a collar affixed thereto. The collar may include an opening that communicates with the interior of said bag and at least one panel that is movable to selectively obscure the opening. The collar includes a bottom surface and a pair of opposed tabs extending laterally from opposed lateral edges of the collar. A bracket is secured to the floor cleaning apparatus and includes a pair of opposed legs, that each includes a first ramp surface and a second ramp surface. During insertion of the collar into said bracket, the first ramp surface slidingly contacts the bottom surface and the second ramp surface slidingly contacts said tabs to move the collar upwardly into fluid communication with a nozzle.

Abstract: A filtration portion 11 constituting a filter element 3 is composed of a first filtration material 9 wound around the outer periphery of an inner tube 8 and a second filtration material 10 wound tightly around the outer peripheral surface of the first filtration material 9, and gas comprising oil mist is passed inside the filtration portion 11 from the inner peripheral surface to the outer peripheral surface thereof. As a result, a filter with good oil mist separation efficiency can be provided in which oil mist can be trapped and caused to condensate into oil drops with the first filtration material 9 and the oil drops can be grown with the second filtration material 10 and separated from the gas.

Abstract: An apparatus for use with a vacuum cleaner filter bag comprises a vacuum cleaner fill tube. The fill tube is configured for the bag to be mounted on the fill tube. The fill tube has an outlet through which a working flow of vacuum cleaner air can exit the fill tube to enter the bag when the bag is mounted on the fill tube. Additionally, the apparatus comprises a valve shiftable into and out of a closed condition in which the valve blocks the air from exiting the fill tube through the outlet.

Abstract: The present invention is an improved vacuum collection bag for vacuum cleaners and other appliances. By employing an impermeable bag and an air-permeable particle separator together with a tight seal against a vacuum system dirt tube in place of a conventional paper bag filter, it has been determined that the vacuum cleaner bag can be reused and significantly improve the filtration performance of the vacuum system.

Abstract: A washable cloth vacuum cleaner filter bag for use on wet/dry vacuum cleaners and in central vacuum cleaner systems includes a first opening for receiving vacuumed debris, means for attaching the first opening to the inlet of the vacuum cleaner or system, and a second opening, which is reversably sealable, for removing the vacuumed debris from the bag. In combination with the bag, the vacuum cleaner or system may be successfully used to suction up fine particulate debris, including gypsum dust and MDF dust. For a preferred embodiment of the new vacuum cleaner filter bag, the bag, which is of generally rectangular shape, is fabricated from a tight weave, synthetic-fiber cloth having a warp of about 160 threads per inch and a weft of about 68 threads per inch. A variety of fastener types may be employed for the reversably sealable second opening. The second opening incorporates a cuff on one side of the opening which is turned inside out to fold over the edge of the other side of the bag.

Abstract: A washable cloth vacuum cleaner filter bag for use on wet/dry vacuum cleaners and in central vacuum cleaner systems includes a first opening for receiving vacuumed debris, means for attaching the first opening to the inlet of the vacuum cleaner or system, and a second opening, which is reversably sealable, for removing the vacuumed debris from the bag. In combination with the bag, the vacuum cleaner or system may be successfully used to suction up fine particulate debris, including gypsum dust and MDF dust. For a preferred embodiment of the new vacuum cleaner filter bag, the bag, which is of generally rectangular shape, is fabricated from a tight weave, synthetic-fiber cloth having a warp of about 160 threads per inch and a weft of about 68 threads per inch. A variety of fastener types may be employed for the reversably sealable second opening. The second opening incorporates a cuff on one side of the opening which is turned inside out to fold over the edge of the other side of the bag.

Abstract: A dust collection system includes a housing defining an inlet and an outlet. A fan is situated within the housing to move air from the inlet to the outlet, and a filter is removably attached to the housing to collect dust entering the housing. To prevent dust from escaping the filter when it is removed from the housing for cleaning or disposal a cover is removably attached to the filter when it is desired to remove the filter. To insure the cover is available the next time it is necessary to remove the dust-laden filter, the cover may be attachable to the housing for storage thereon.

Abstract: A collar for a vacuum cleaner bag having a user operated closure, the collar being formed from a blank of relatively rigid material and folded to define first and second full outer panels and a partial inner panel, the partial inner panel being adhesively secured to the first and second full outer panels and having an occlusion element attached by weak retention bands of collar blank material and the occlusion element further contains a detachable pivot and a partial aperture cut-out, and the first and second full panels contain apertures which are aligned with the partial aperture of the occlusion element, such that the occlusion element pivots on the detachable pivot from an open position to a closed position, occluding the apertures on the first and second outer panels.

Abstract: A user closable collar for a vacuum cleaner bag, the collar body being formed from a single blank of relatively rigid material which is folded to define three generally overlapping and planar panels, a middle panel having fixed raceway element which is adhesively secured to a first outer panel and a second outer panel, each of the outer panels having openings or apertures. A slider element is securely attached to the raceway element during the assembly process by retention bands of collar blank material and has containing an aperture thereon which is aligned with the apertures of the outer panels when in a closed position. The retention bands of collar material are cut through one of the outer panels, releasing the slider element such the slider element can be moved by a user from an open position to a closed position causing the apertures of said first and second outer panels to be occluded.

Abstract: An apparatus for mounting a vacuum cleaner filter bag on a vacuum cleaner fill tube includes a filter bag panel. The panel is configured to be grasped by a hand to mount the bag on the fill tube. The panel has an inner edge defining an opening for receiving the fill tube when the bag is mounted on the fill tube. The panel further has an outer edge. A first recessed section of the outer edge is sized and shaped to receive a single finger of the hand when the hand grasps the panel. The first recessed section has a first innermost location. A second recessed section of the outer edge is sized and shaped to receive the thumb of the hand when the hand grasps the panel. The second recessed section has a second innermost location. The innermost locations are spaced apart from each other along an imaginary straight line extending across the opening.

Abstract: The present invention is an improved vacuum collection bag for vacuum cleaners and other appliances. By employing an impermeable bag and an air-permeable particle separator together with a tight seal against a vacuum system dirt tube in place of a conventional paper bag filter, it has been determined that the vacuum cleaner bag can be reused and significantly improve the filtration performance of the vacuum system.

Abstract: A dust bag for vacuum cleaners including a bag shaped member of an air permeable material, adjacent to an inlet opening attachable by an adhering layer to a plate shaped member to facilitate mounting of the dust bag in an intended vacuum cleaner. The adhering layer is protected before use by a removable protective film. The adhering layer includes a number of parts joined with the bag shaped member surrounding an inlet opening, adjacently located and having an increasing distance in relation to each other from the inlet opening, each having an individual protective part of the removable protective film, preferably divided in separate segments by tear off indicates facilitating removal of individual parts of the protective film to adapt the area of resulting adhering layer to utilized plate shaped member, as well as adaption of the inlet opening by tearing off such segments together with underlying bag material.

Abstract: A sealable debris bag includes a bag body having an opening, and a plate member attached to the bag body proximate the opening. First and second portions of the plate member are pivotable along a fold-line so that the first portion is engageable with the second portion to substantially seal the opening. A tab on one side of the fold-line engages a notch on the other side of the fold-line to secure the device. The fold-line can be formed in the plate member, to define the first and second portions where the portions are contiguous, or can be formed in the bag body where the portions are non-contiguous. The opening may be formed in a flexible lateral wall of the bag body, or alternately, in an end portion of the bag body. A complimentary alignment structure on plate member mates with an alignment structure on a vacuum to ensure proper alignment of the debris bag on the vacuum.

Abstract: A dust separator for a vacuum cleaner, in which the bag is sealingly connected to a rigid member that screens-off an air-flow passageway through the vacuum cleaner and has an opening with which the bag connects. The screening member is separate from the bag. Mounted at the orifice of the bag is a flange which functions to prevent the bag from being drawn through the opening in the screening member in the direction of air flow through the vacuum cleaner. The flange can be collapsed to enable it to be passed through the opening in the screening member when the bag is full.

Abstract: A lightweight ballast frame with a metal rim spanned by one or more metal mullions is loosely anchored at several points to a flexible screen mesh covering a vent formed in an enclosure defining a collection chamber and providing an escape portal for the exhaust airstream which has deposited entrained debris in the chamber. The ballast frame resists outward ballooning of the flexible screen caused by the airstream, and promotes scavenging of debris adhering to the interior of the flexible screen.

Abstract: A connection member for a filter bag for vacuum cleaning equipment. The member has a base with two superposed base layers of stiff material which together define a first passage opening. A slide element, located between the two layers of the base, has a second passage opening therein which in an initial position is aligned with the first passage opening. By pulling on a handle portion of the slide element, the first passage opening is closed by a closure element that is connected to the slide element. The closure element, in the initial position, is in the form of a strand of incompletely cured plastic material. Upon application of a tensile force, the strand is adapted to plastically deform. The plastic material furthermore adheres on the one side to the slide element and on an opposed side to the base. Upon movement of the slide element into the closed position, the material is adapted to stretch in the longitudinal direction and to be drawn out as a diaphragm closing the first passage opening.