Abstract:
A trigger-actuated cleaning device (1) dispenses an aerosol cleaning agent from a pressurized canister (5). The canister has a female valve assembly (802). In one form an over cap (500') fits onto the canister (5) over the valve and has a male stem (600) on a pivotable part of the over cap (500') that opens the valve when moved by a rod (208) linked to a remote trigger (412). The stem (600) is either formed integrally with the over cap (500') or is removably attached to a stem socket (700) formed in the over cap (500'). In another form the actuator is a button (900) having a stem (902) that fits in the female valve (802).
Abstract:
A trigger actuated aerosol spray cleaning device (10) having a cleaning head (24) mounted by a quick disconnect coupler (52) to be independently pivotal about at least two axes. In one form, the coupler (52) has a body with a socket (120) receiving a plug end (124) of the cleaning device which is retained by a button (128) actuated, spring (132) biased latching ring (126) preventing axial separation from the coupler until the button (128) is depressed. In another form, spring (206) biased opposing jaws (200) releasably clamp the head (24A) to the device (10A). A swivel member (214, 216) pivotally mounts to either the coupler body (88A) or opposing jaws (200) along one axis (90A) and to the cleaning head (24A) at a second axis (62A). The swivel action in either case can be temporarily disabled by a sliding locking feature.
Abstract:
Cleaning devices are disclosed which can rapidly be reconfigured from an elongated mop, to an intermediate size upper wall cleaner, to a shorter window cleaner. A common aerosol canister support and actuator and a common cleaning head are used. The device can be triggered by either a trigger on the support, or by a remote trigger on a separate handle. An extension wand can connect the remote handle to the canister support. Linkages between the handle, wand and support are via a quick disconnect coupler allowing rapid disassembly and assembly while permitting triggering components to act through the joint created by the coupler.
Abstract:
A shelving apparatus (105) is provided having a first set of cross members (110) and a second set of cross members (160) which are adapted to slidably couple with one another to form an adjustable shelf. One set of cross members may have one or more male surfaces while the second set of cross members may have a corresponding number of female surfaces such that the male surfaces of the first set of cross members are slidably received by the female surfaces of the second set of cross members. The cross members, which are formed from light-weight material, may have a cavity therein to assist in making the shelving apparatus strong and light weight. A support bracket (300) is also provided for additional strength for the shelving apparatus.
Abstract:
Cleaning devices are disclosed which can rapidly be reconfigured from an elongated mop, to an intermediate size upper wall cleaner, to a shorter window cleaner. A common aerosol canister support and actuator and a common cleaning head are used. The device can be triggered by either a trigger on the support, or by a remote trigger on a separate handle. An extension wand can connect the remote handle to the canister support. Linkages between the handle, wand and support are via a quick disconnect coupler allowing rapid disassembly and assembly while permitting triggering components to act through the joint created by the coupler.
Abstract:
A trigger-actuated cleaning device dispenses an aerosol cleaning agent from a pressurized canister. The canister has a female valve assembly. In one form an over cap fits onto the canister over the valve and has a male stem on a pivotable part of the over cap that opens the valve when moved by a rod linked to a remote trigger. The stem is either formed integrally with the over cap or is removably attached to a stem socket formed in the over cap. In another form the actuator is a button having a stem that fits in the female valve.
Abstract:
An organization system (100) is provided which includes an apparatus and a method for installing same. The apparatus includes adjustable shelving (105) and an adjustable clothes rod (370) coupled to one or more console posts, which can further include additional shelving and also drawers (500). A console unit (400) may be included which includes posts (410) having holes therein for receiving the adjustable shelving, console shelves, or a drawer assembly. Alternatively, inserts may be used to secure the adjustable shelving, the console shelves, and the drawer assembly to the posts. The organization system, fabricated from either wood, metal, lightweight plastic, or other materials is adapted to be easily assembled and easily disassembled. Additional brackets can secure the console posts or the adjustable shelving to a wall. Other brackets can be included with the adjustable shelving to provide additional support.