Nozzle assembly and method for fluid dispensing

A fluid delivery system for dispensing fluid can include a dispenser, such as a trigger engine-type dispenser ( 100 ), configured to draw fluid up from a container. A nozzle assembly can include a nozzle ( 160 ), and a nozzle slide ( 112 ). The nozzle slide can be configured to slide and/or rotate relative to the shroud ( 102 ) to provide different dispensing modes. In alternative examples, the nozzle ( 160 ) can be configured to rotate in 30 degree increments relative to the shroud ( 102 ) to provide the different dispensing modes or the nozzle assembly can include a nozzle extension, and the nozzle extension can be configured to rotate relative to the shroud to provide different dispensing patterns out of the nozzle. In another example a first nozzle can be configured to provide one or more dispensing modes, and a second nozzle can be configured to provide a different dispensing mode than the first nozzle. Methods of dispensing fluids and methods of assembling fluid dispensers are also disclosed.

Fluid Dispensing Device Having Multiple Spray Patterns

A fluid dispensing device is disclosed that is capable of producing two distinct spray patterns. The device may include a rotatable hub having a first barrel for producing a first spray pattern and a second barrel for producing a second spray pattern. The barrels may be oriented in different directions with a predetermined angle between directions, such as approximately 180 degrees. A shell may be coupled to and rotatable with the hub. The shell may include a first portion having a first structural feature corresponding to a characteristic of the first spray pattern and a second portion may having a second structural feature corresponding to a characteristic of the second spray pattern. The structural features inform the user of a characteristic of the spray pattern that will be discharged by the device by the associated barrels, thereby permitting the user to intuitively select the desired spray pattern. 1. A fluid dispensing device comprising:a container defining an opening;a valve coupling having an inlet fluidly communicating with the container opening, an outlet, and an internal passage extending from the inlet to the outlet;an actuator operably coupled to the valve coupling for actuating the valve coupling between open and closed positions;a hub defining a socket configured to rotatably receive the valve coupling, the hub including a side wall extending over the valve coupling outlet;a first barrel coupled to the hub and defining a first internal flow path fluidly communicating with the socket, the first barrel further including a first discharge orifice fluidly communicating with the first internal flow path and configured to discharge fluid in a first spray pattern;a second barrel coupled to the hub and defining a second internal flow path fluidly communicating with the socket, the second barrel further including a second discharge orifice fluidly communicating with the second internal flow path and configured to discharge fluid in a second spray pattern; ...

CLEANING IMPLEMENT

A cleaning implement is disclosed with a support sheet having a first surface, a second surface, and a longitudinal axis. A plurality of detachable cleaning sheets, each having an outwardly facing cleaning surface and an inwardly facing attachment surface, may be supported by the support sheet in a stacked configuration. A plurality of folded portions included with the support sheet and the cleaning sheet extend generally radially from the longitudinal axis of the cleaning implement. The outermost cleaning sheet may be removed from the stacked cleaning sheet to expose a new, fresh cleaning sheet. 1. A cleaning implement comprising:a) a support having a longitudinal axis;b) a plurality of cleaning sheets, each having an outward facing cleaning face and an inward facing attachment face, removably attached to the support; andc) a plurality of folded portions extending from the cleaning sheets and generally radially from the longitudinal axis of the support.2. The cleaning implement of claim 1 , wherein the support is at least one of the following:a flexible sheet, a pocket, a cleaning sheet, and an intermediate attachment sheet.3. The cleaning implement of claim 2 , further comprising a series of slits in the support and the cleaning sheets that form a plurality of loops in the folded portions of the support and the cleaning sheets.4. The cleaning implement of claim 1 , further comprising a series of slits only in each of the cleaning sheets that form a plurality of loops in the folded portions of the cleaning sheets.5. The cleaning implement of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of cleaning sheets are attached to the support with one of: an adhesive claim 1 , a stitching claim 1 , a fusion bonding claim 1 , and a heat sealing bond.6. The cleaning implement of claim 1 , further including a pocket structure formed from a separate claim 1 , nonwoven sheet claim 1 , and wherein the support is attached to the pocket structure.7. The cleaning implement of claim 1 , wherein the ...

Slider with ergonomic features

A slider for a closure assembly of a bag. The slider has a top wall and a pair of wings extending from the top wall. A first wing of the pair of wings includes a first finger pad and a surrounding lip, and a second wing of the pair of wings includes a second finger pad and a surrounding lip. The first and second finger pads each have a major axis dimension that is larger than a minor axis dimension to provide a slider with an improved ergonomic feel.

Nozzle Assembly and Method for Fluid Dispensing

A fluid delivery system for dispensing fluid can include a dispenser, such as a trigger engine-type dispenser (), configured to draw fluid up from a container. A nozzle assembly can include a nozzle (), and a nozzle slide (). The nozzle slide can be configured to slide and/or rotate relative to the shroud () to provide different dispensing modes. In alternative examples, the nozzle () can be configured to rotate in 30 degree increments relative to the shroud () to provide the different dispensing modes or the nozzle assembly can include a nozzle extension, and the nozzle extension can be configured to rotate relative to the shroud to provide different dispensing patterns out of the nozzle. In another example a first nozzle can be configured to provide one or more dispensing modes, and a second nozzle can be configured to provide a different dispensing mode than the first nozzle. Methods of dispensing fluids and methods of assembling fluid dispensers are also disclosed.

STORAGE CONTAINER SYSTEMS

Storage container systems include a plurality of containers and a plurality of lids for sealing the containers. The container systems have a plurality of differently sized containers that are configured in modular sizes such that the containers can he stacked together in compact arrangements. The lids can easily he positioned on the containers to create a tight seals to the containers. When the containers are not sealed with the lids, the containers may be nested together, and the lids may be nested together. When nested together, the containers and lids take up a minimal amount of space. 1. A container system comprising:{'b': '2', 'a first container including a plurality of side walls, a bottom wall, and an open top, with an indented recess being formed in the bottom wall, and with the first container having a length L and a width W;'}a first lid configured to close the open top of the first container;a second container including a plurality of side walls, a bottom wall, and an open top, the second container having a length of about aL and a width of about bW, with a and b being integers, and the integers a, and b being at least two; anda second lid configured to close the open top of the second container, the second lid including a surface with first and second registration bumps extending above the surface,wherein the first container Is stackable on the second container and the second lid with the first and second registration bumps of the second lid being received within the indented recess in the bottom wall of the first container such that (i) one side of the first registration bump is adjacent to a first side of the indented recess, (ii) one side of the second registration bump is adjacent to a second side of the indented recess, and (iii) a second side of the first registration bump and a second side of the second registration bump are positioned adjacent to a third side of the indented recess.2. A container system according to claim 1 , further comprising:a ...

STORAGE CONTAINER SYSTEMS

A container system includes a first container including a bottom wall, at least one sidewall, and an open top, with a plurality of indented recesses formed in the bottom wall. A first lid closes the open top of the first container. A second container includes a bottom wall, at least one sidewall, and an open top. A second lid closes the open top of the second container, with a push indicator structure formed at a center portion of the second lid, and with a plurality of registration bumps formed about the push indicator structure. The first container is stackable on the second lid such that (i) each of the registration bumps in the second lid is aligned with an adjacent one of the recesses in the bottom wall of the first container and (ii) surfaces of the registration bumps are spaced from surfaces of the adjacent recesses. 1. A container system comprising:(A) a first container having a bottom wall, at least one sidewall, and an open top; (a) a center portion; and', (i) a first portion extending from the center portion in an outward direction and in an upward direction;', '(ii) a second portion extending from the first portion in an inward direction and in the upward direction;', '(iii) a third portion extending from the second portion in the outward direction and in the upward direction, wherein an extent of the third portion is further in the outward direction than a furthest extent of the first portion in the outward direction; and', '(iv) a fourth portion extending from the third portion in the outward direction;, '(b) a sealing rim provided about the center portion, with the sealing rim including], '(B) a first lid for sealing the open top of the first container, the first lid including(C) a second container having a bottom wall, at least one sidewall, and an open top; and (a) a center portion, and', (i) a first portion extending from the center portion in an outward direction and in an upward direction;', '(ii) a second portion extending from the first portion ...

POWERED FASTENER DRIVER AND EXTENSION

A powered fastener driver for driving fasteners into a workpiece includes a driver unit and a handle unit selectively and removably attachable to the driver unit. The driver unit includes a housing, a motor, and a first coupler. The handle unit includes a battery receptacle for receiving a battery pack, a trigger, and a second coupler. The first and second couplers selectively engage one another to mechanically and electrically connect the driver unit to the handle unit. 1. A powered fastener driver for driving fasteners into a workpiece , the powered fastener driver comprising:a driver unit having a housing, a motor, and a first coupler; anda handle unit having a battery receptacle for receiving a battery pack, a trigger, and a second coupler, the handle unit being selectively and removably attachable to the driver unit;wherein the first and second couplers selectively engage one another to mechanically and electrically connect the driver unit to the handle unit.2. The powered fastener driver of claim 1 , further comprising a nosepiece located at a front end of the housing claim 1 , and wherein the motor is located at a rear end of the housing opposite the nosepiece.3. The powered fastener driver of claim 2 , further comprising a transmission located at the rear end of the housing adjacent the motor.4. The powered fastener driver of claim 1 , further comprising a nosepiece located at a front end of the housing claim 1 , and wherein the motor is located at the front end of the housing adjacent the nosepiece.5. The powered fastener driver of claim 4 , further comprising a transmission located at the front end of the housing adjacent the motor.6. The powered fastener driver of claim 1 , wherein one of the first and second couplers includes a pair of rails engageable with corresponding grooves located on the other of the second and first couplers.7. The powered fastener driver of claim 1 , wherein the trigger is configured to selectively energize the motor.8. The ...

Nozzle Assembly and Method for Fluid Dispensing

A fluid delivery system for dispensing fluid can include a dispenser, such as a trigger engine-type dispenser, configured to draw fluid up from a container. A nozzle assembly can include a nozzle, and a nozzle slide. The nozzle slide can be configured to slide and/or rotate relative to the shroud to provide different dispensing modes. In alternative examples, the nozzle can be configured to rotate in 30 degree increments relative to the shroud to provide the different dispensing modes or the nozzle assembly can include a nozzle extension, and the nozzle extension can be configured to rotate relative to the shroud to provide different dispensing patterns out of the nozzle. In another example a first nozzle can be configured to provide one or more dispensing modes, and a second nozzle can be configured to provide a different dispensing mode than the first nozzle. Methods of dispensing fluids and methods of assembling fluid dispensers are also disclosed.

Hinged slider for a closure assembly

A hinged slider for a closure assembly of a bag includes a top wall and a pair of legs extending from the top wall. A first leg and a second leg of the pair each includes a top end attached to the top wall and a bottom end opposing the top end. A pair of wings is hingedly attached to the pair of legs. A first wing and a second wing of the pair is each hingedly attached to the bottom end of the first leg and second leg, respectively. The first wing and the second wing hinge upwardly in order (a) to engage the first wing to one of (i) the first leg and (ii) the second wing, (b) to engage the second wing to one of (i) the second leg and (ii) the first wing, and (c) to install the slider onto the closure assembly.

GANG BOX CHARGING

A charging station including a housing defining a hub and a wing that extends from the hub and a first charging port disposed on the housing. The first charging port includes a first battery receptacle configured to receive and charge a first battery pack. The charging station also includes a second charging port disposed on the housing. The second charging port includes a second battery receptacle configured to receive and charge the first battery pack and a third battery receptacle that is different than the second battery receptacle configured to receive and charge a second battery pack that is different from the first battery pack. 1. A charging station comprising:a housing defining a hub and a wing extending from the hub;a first charging port disposed on the housing, the first charging port including a first battery receptacle configured to receive and charge a first battery pack; anda second charging port disposed on the housing, the second charging port including a second battery receptacle configured to receive and charge the first battery pack and a third battery receptacle that is different than the second battery receptacle configured to receive and charge a second battery pack that is different from the first battery pack.2. The charging station of claim 1 , wherein the second battery receptacle is disposed on wing and the third battery receptacle is disposed on the hub.3. The charging station of claim 2 , wherein the second battery receptacle and the third battery receptacle are orientated at a right angle relative to the other.4. The charging station of claim 1 , further comprising a third port disposed on the wing.5. The charging station of claim 1 , wherein the third battery receptacle is nested in the second battery receptacle.6. The charging station of claim 1 , wherein the wing is a first wing and the housing further includes a second wing extending from the hub on an opposite side of the first wing.7. The charging station of claim 6 , further ...

LIFTING AND SECURING DEVICES

A lifting and securing device configured to support material and aid in moving the material to a desired height and location. 1. A lifting and securing device configured to support material and aid in moving the material to a desired height and location. This application claims priority to co-pending U.S. Provisional Patent Application Nos. 62/899,720 and 62/899,721, filed on Sep. 12, 2019, and, U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62/937,591, filed on Nov. 19, 2019, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.The present disclosure relates to lifting and securing devices, and more particularly to lifting and securing devices that may be used to support material (e.g., pipes, weights, etc.) and aid in moving the material to a desired height and location. While many of the lifting and securing devices described below are used for pipes (e.g., plastic, metal, aluminum, etc.), it should be appreciated that the devices may be used to lift or secure any material.Before any embodiments of the invention are explained in detail, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited in its application to the details of construction and the arrangement of components set forth in the following description or illustrated in the following drawings. The invention is capable of other embodiments and of being practiced or of being carried out in various ways. Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology used herein is for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting.illustrate a control cable meant to provide material control by introducing a downward tension force on the material being lifted. The control cable is threaded through the material being lifted and applies a downward tension force on the material to provide both rotation, tilt, and swing control.illustrate several embodiments of a double-sided tape measure device used to measure the length of a load. The double sided tape measure may include an under ...

Hinged slider for a closure assembly

A hinged slider for a closure assembly of a bag includes a top wall and a pair of legs extending from the top wall. A first leg and a second leg of the pair each includes a top end attached to the top wall and a bottom end opposing the top end. A pair of wings is hingedly attached to the pair of legs. A first wing and a second wing of the pair of wings is each hingedly attached to the bottom end of the first leg and second leg, respectively, to hinge upwardly. The first wing and the second wing hinge upwardly in order to install the slider onto the closure assembly.

LIFTING AND TRANSPORT DEVICE

A device is operable to lift and transport a pipe at a worksite. The device includes a base, a mast coupled to the base, and a carriage coupled to the mast upon which the pipe is supportable. The device further includes a lifting assembly that is operable to move the mast and the carriage in a first direction to a desired elevation relative to the base and a positioning assembly that is operable to move the carriage relative to the mast in a second direction that is transverse to the first direction. 1. A device configured to lift and transport a pipe at a worksite , the device comprising:a base;a mast coupled to the base;a carriage coupled to the mast upon which the pipe is supportable;a lifting assembly configured to move the mast and the carriage in a first direction to a desired elevation relative to the base; anda positioning assembly configured to move the carriage relative to the mast in a second direction that is transverse to the first direction.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the lifting assembly includesan electric motor, anda battery pack for providing electrical power to the electric motor.3. The device of claim 2 , wherein the motor is a first electric motor claim 2 , and wherein the device further includesa spool and a cable wound around the spool, anda second electric motor for providing torque to the spool to alternately wind and unwind the cable from the spool.4. The device of claim 3 , wherein the battery pack provides electrical power to the second electric motor.5. The device of claim 3 , wherein the carriage includes an arm defining a recess in which the pipe is receivable claim 3 , and wherein the positioning assembly includes an actuator configured to adjust the arm between a first position claim 3 , in which the recess is oriented downward claim 3 , and a second position claim 3 , in which the recess is oriented upward.6. The device of claim 5 , wherein the actuator is further configured to adjust the arm to a third position claim 5 , in ...

Zero-gravity hoist control

A zero-gravity hoist system including a chain fall, a motor coupled to the chain fall and configured to drive the chain fall in one or more directions, a power supply configured to provide power to the motor, and a controller having one or more electronic processors. The one or more electronic processors are configured to measure a first force of a load in response to receiving an input, store the measured first force in a memory of the controller, measure a second force of the load, determine a difference between the second measured force and the first measured force, and adjust a height of the load based on determining that the second force differs from the first force by a predetermined threshold.

Slider with ergonomic features

A slider for a closure assembly of a bag. The slider has a pair of finger pads extending from a top wall. Each pad has a surface with a curved portion running from a front end to a back end of the slider, a defined, first curved area extending from the curved portion to an end of the first curved area, and a defined, second curved area extending from the end of the first curved area to a midpoint of the curved portion. The first curved area and the second curved area are defined by different angles at which the respective curved area extends into the respective finger pad. Each finger pad includes a major axis dimension greater than a minor axis dimension to provide an area that fits an average finger size, and a lip region to guide a finger of a user into a finger pad.

Slider with ergonomic features

A slider for a closure assembly of a bag. The slider has a top wall and a pair of wings extending from the top wall. A first wing of the pair of wings includes a first finger pad and a surrounding lip, and a second wing of the pair of wings includes a second finger pad and a surrounding lip. The first and second finger pads each have a major axis dimension that is larger than a minor axis dimension to provide a slider with an improved ergonomic feel.

Compact power tool data logger

A data logger device for a power tool including a housing, a power tool interface provided at the top of the housing and configured to be received in a corresponding interface of the power tool, and a battery pack interface provided at the bottom of the housing and configured to receive a corresponding interface of a battery pack providing operating power to the power tool. The data logger also includes a tool terminal block, a battery terminal block provided, and bus bars connecting the tool terminal block to the battery terminal block to provide pass through power from the battery pack to the power tool. The data logger is configured to obtain data related to power tool operation, and export, using a transceiver, the data to a user device.

Storage container systems

A container system includes a first container including a bottom wall, at least one sidewall, and an open top, with a plurality of indented recesses formed in the bottom wall. A first lid closes the open top of the first container. A second container includes a bottom wall, at least one sidewall, and an open top. A second lid closes the open top of the second container, with a push indicator structure formed at a center portion of the second lid, and with a plurality of registration bumps formed about the push indicator structure. The first container is stackable on the second lid such that (i) each of the registration bumps in the second lid is aligned with an adjacent one of the recesses in the bottom wall of the first container and (ii) surfaces of the registration bumps are spaced from surfaces of the adjacent recesses.

Storage container systems

A container system includes first and second containers. Each of the containers includes a bottom wall and a plurality of sidewalls extending from the bottom wall. The sidewalls each include a first portion, a second portion, a lug between the first and second portions, with the lug extending substantially perpendicular relative to surfaces of the first and second portions. The sidewalls also each include a sealing rim including a surface that extends substantially perpendicular relative to a surface of the second portion. The second container is nestable in the first container with portions of the lugs of the second container resting on the surfaces of the sealing rims of the first container.

Hinged slider for a closure assembly

A hinged slider for a closure assembly of a bag includes a top wall and a pair of legs extending from the top wall. A first leg and a second leg of the pair each includes a top end attached to the top wall and a bottom end opposing the top end. A pair of wings is hingedly attached to the pair of legs. A first wing and a second wing of the pair of wings is each hingedly attached to the bottom end of the first leg and second leg, respectively, as a hinge mechanism. The first wing and the second wing hinge downwardly in order to install the slider onto the closure assembly.

HINGED SLIDER FOR A CLOSURE ASSEMBLY

A hinged slider for a closure assembly of a bag. The hinged slider includes a top wall, a pair of legs that extends vertically from the top wall, and a pair of wings hingedly attached to the pair of legs. In one embodiment, the pair of wings hinges upwardly in order to install the slider onto the closure assembly. In another embodiment, the pair of wings hinges downwardly in order to install the slider onto the closure assembly. A storage bag is also provided, in which the storage bag includes at least one zipper profile and a hinged slider in a straddling relation with the zipper profile. 1. A hinged slider for a closure assembly of a bag , the hinged slider comprising:(a) a top wall; (i) a first leg of the pair of legs comprises a top end attached to the top wall and a bottom end opposing the top end, and', '(ii) a second leg of the pair of legs comprises a top end attached to the top wall and a bottom end opposing the top end; and, '(b) a pair of legs that extends vertically from the top wall, wherein'} (i) a first wing of the pair of wings is hingedly attached to the bottom end of the first leg, and', '(ii) a second wing of the pair of wings is hingedly attached to the bottom end of the second leg,, '(c) a pair of wings hingedly attached to the pair of legs, wherein'}wherein the first wing and the second wing hinge upwardly in order to install the slider onto the closure assembly.2. The slider according to claim 1 , wherein the first wing includes a first latch configured to engage with the first leg claim 1 , and the second wing includes a second latch configured to engage with the second leg.3. The slider according to claim 2 , wherein the top end of the first leg includes a first opening configured to receive the first latch of the first wing claim 2 , and the top end of the second leg includes a second opening configured to receive the second latch of the second wing.4. The slider according to claim 1 , wherein the first wing includes a latch and the second ...

Slider with ergonomic features

A slider for a closure assembly of a bag. The slider has a top wall and a pair of wings extending from the top wall. A first wing of the pair of wings includes a first finger pad and a surrounding lip, and a second wing of the pair of wings includes a second finger pad and a surrounding lip. The first and second finger pads each have a major axis dimension that is larger than a minor axis dimension to provide a slider with an improved ergonomic feel.

Hinged slider for a closure assembly

A hinged slider for a closure assembly of a bag includes a top wall and a pair of legs extending from the top wall. A first leg and a second leg of the pair each includes a top end attached to the top wall and a bottom end opposing the top end. A pair of wings is hingedly attached to the pair of legs. A first wing and a second wing of the pair of wings is each hingedly attached to the bottom end of the first leg and second leg, respectively, as a hinge mechanism. The first wing and the second wing hinge downwardly in order to install the slider onto the closure assembly.

WORK AREA CHARGING

A charging module removably receives and recharges a plurality of battery packs for use with power tools. The charging module includes a housing that has a plurality of charging bays spaced about the housing. Each of the charging bays removably receives a battery pack. A light is coupled to the housing and illuminates a space surrounding the charging module. The light illuminates a space above or below and surrounding the charging module. 1. A charging module configured to receive a battery pack , the charging module comprising:a housing including a plurality of charging bays spaced about the housing, each charging bay removably receiving the battery pack; anda light coupled to the housing, the light illuminating a space surrounding the charging module.2. The charging module of claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of indicators positioned adjacent the plurality of charging bays claim 1 , the indicators configured to indicate a status of the battery pack.3. The charging module of claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of ports positioned about the housing.4. The charging module of claim 3 , wherein the ports include an AC pass-through port.5. The charging module of claim 1 , wherein the light extends upward from the housing.6. The charging module of claim 5 , wherein the light is generally rectangular.7. The charging module of claim 1 , wherein the light illuminates about a 360-degree range about the charging module.8. The charging module of claim 5 , wherein the light includes a lens at a top surface of the light illuminating above the charging module.9. The charging module of claim 5 , wherein the light includes a handle extending circumferentially about the light.10. The charging module of claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of cord wraps coupled to the housing.11. The charging module of claim 1 , further comprising a base extending downward from the housing claim 1 , the light coupled to the housing between the base and the housing.12. The charging ...

Dispensing system for dispensing a product from a handheld container

An overcap (104) for a container includes a body having a sidewall (144). An opening (164) is provided in the sidewall. An actuation mechanism (105) includes an actuator (160) with an elongate button (162) and a manifold (250). The elongate button (162) extends through the opening (164) in the sidewall (144). The actuation mechanism is actuable to open a valve of a container by movement of the elongate button in a direction substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the overcap.

Overcap for an aerosol container

Container

Container

Portable devices for mitigating accumulation and localized settling of airborne particulates

Portable devices for mitigating the accumulation and localized settling of airborne particulates are provided. The devices establish airflow patterns which push or carry various airborne particulates outwardly away therefrom, thereby establishing a localized zone having relatively fewer airborne particulates. Correspondingly, each the devices establishes a localized zone, defined circumferentially about the perimeter of the device, in which there is relatively less surface accumulation of particulates which were previously airborne and settled out. The devices establish such airflow patterns by proving a fan which draws a volume of air axially through a top portion of the device, then pushes the volume of air axially down through the device where it is radially emitted from the bottom portion of the device, defining a circumferentially expanding plane of airflow.

Powered fastener driver and extension

A powered fastener driver for driving fasteners into a workpiece includes a driver unit and a handle unit selectively and removably attachable to the driver unit. The driver unit includes a housing, a motor, and a first coupler. The handle unit includes a batten' receptacle for receiving a battery pack, a trigger, and a second coupler. The first and second couplers selectively engage one another to mechanically and electrically connect the driver unit to the handle unit.

Container lid

Slider bag

Container

Dust prevention and removal device

A device is provided that is capable of circulating air throughout a personal space as well as collecting and preventing the build up of dust and other particulate matter by drawing in air from the surrounding environment and removing some dust, allergens and other such particulate matter therefrom. The filtered air is then expelled out of the device and back into the surrounding environment. The device includes a housing defining an interior space having a motor and fan assembly disposed therein. The housing includes an inlet with a filter provided therein such that air drawn in through the inlet is filtered. The air is then expelled through a circumferentially disposed outlet. The filter element preferably includes a lock and key system configured to prevent operation of the device in the absence of a properly keyed filter.

Zero-gravity hoist control

A zero-gravity hoist system including a chain fall, a motor coupled to the chain fall and configured to drive the chain fall in one or more directions, a power supply configured to provide power to the motor, and a controller having one or more electronic processors. The one or more electronic processors are configured to measure a first force of a load in response to receiving an input, store the measured first force in a memory of the controller, measure a second force of the load, determine a difference between the second measured force and the first measured force, and adjust a height of the load based on determining that the second force differs from the first force by a predetermined threshold.

Fluid dispensing device having multiple spray patterns

A fluid dispensing device (10) is disclosed that is capable of producing two distinct spray patterns. The device may include a rotatable hub (76) having a first barrel (80) for producing a first spray pattern and a second barrel (86) for producing a second spray pattern. The barrels may be oriented in different directions with a predetermined angle between directions, such as approximately 180 degrees. A shell (100) may be coupled to and rotatable with the hub. The shell may include-structural features informing the user of a characteristic of the spray pattern that will be discharged by the device by the associated barrels, thereby permitting the user to intuitively select the desired spray pattern.

Toilet tablet dispenser

Devices for dispensing toilet treatment tablets into toilet bowls when a button is actuated are disclosed. In one version, the device includes: (i) a toilet cover; (ii) a dispenser mounted to the cover; (iii) a plurality of solid tablets stored in the dispenser so as to be dispensable therefrom, wherein at least one of the tablets includes a toilet treatment chemical; and (iv) an actuator for moving a tablet from a ready position of the dispenser to a release position. In another version, the invention provides a handheld device including a body having a cover and a hollow wall connected to the cover. The cover and the wall define an interior space in the body, and the cover includes a dispensing slot. The device also includes a removable tablet holder suitable for holding a plurality of solid tablets. A tablet retainer of the tablet holder is located within the cover when the tablet holder is installed within the body. The tablet retainer retains a tablet in a ready position for dispensing. An actuator is disposed in the cover for moving a tablet from the ready position out through the dispensing slot.

Dispensing head for dispensing a product from an aerosol container

An overcap (104) for a container includes a body having a sidewall (144). An opening (164) is provided in the sidewall. An actuation mechanism (105) includes an actuator (160) with an elongate button (162) and a manifold (250). The elongate button (162) extends through the opening (164) in the sidewall (144). The actuation mechanism is actuable to open a valve of a container by movement of the elongate button in a direction substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the overcap.

A fabric cleaning device

The present invention is a device (10) for use in cleaning a fabric surface (16) of dust, dirt, pet hair and other debris (20) present on the surface (16). The device (10) includes a pair of cleaning members or rollers (60, 61) disposed on an underside of the device (10) which can roll with respect to the device (10) and with respect to one another. The rollers (60, 61) are selectively contacted with one another such that each roller (60, 61) can assist in removing debris (20) picked up by the opposite roller (60, 61) and dispensing the debris (20) into a collection chamber (32) releasably positioned within a housing (11). The removal of the debris (20) from each roller (60, 61) is also facilitated by opposed edges of a central opening (58) in the housing (11) that contact the rollers (60, 61) and direct the debris (20) into the debris collection chamber (32).

Toilet bowl treating assembly.

Se proporcionan montajes de limpieza/tratamiento para inodoro. En una forma la tapa del asiento del sanitario se ha montado en un distribuidor en una forma que al girar la tapa ayuda a controlar la distribución de una pastilla sólida que contiene un químico de tratamiento. También, las estructuras se proporcionan para evitar distribuir cuando un consumidor determina que el tratamiento del inodoro no es necesario, y facilita la distribución en respuesta a la activación manual.

Container

Fabric sweeper

Fluid dispensing device for discharging fluid simultaneously in multiple directions

Powered fastener driver

A gas spring-powered fastener driver includes a first chamber, and a movable piston positioned within the first chamber. The fastener driver also includes a driver blade attached to the piston and movable therewith between a ready position and a driven position. The fastener driver further includes a second chamber containing pressurized gas. The second chamber is in fluid communication with the first chamber via a flow passage. The fastener driver also includes a throttle mechanism configured to throttle flow of the pressurized gas through the flow passage.

Dispensing head for dispensing a product from an aerosol container.

Se describe una tapa (104) para un envase que incluye un cuerpo que tiene una pared lateral (144). Se proporciona una abertura (164) en la pared lateral. Un mecanismo de accionamiento (105) incluye un accionador (160) con un botón alargado (162) y un distribuidor (250). El botón alargado (162) se extiende a través de la abertura (164) en la pared lateral (144). El mecanismo de accionamiento se puede accionar para abrir una válvula de un envase mediante el movimiento del botón alargado en una dirección sustancialmente perpendicular a un eje longitudinal de la tapa.

Lifting and transport device

A device is operable to lift and transport a pipe at a worksite. The device includes a base, a mast coupled to the base, and a carriage coupled to the mast upon which the pipe is supportable. The device further includes a lifting assembly that is operable to move the mast and the carriage in a first direction to a desired elevation relative to the base and a positioning assembly that is operable to move the carriage relative to the mast in a second direction that is transverse to the first direction.

Slider bag

Wireless hoist system

A wireless hoist system including a first hoist device having a first motor and a first wireless transceiver and a second hoist device having a second motor and a second wireless transceiver. The wireless hoist system includes a controller in wireless communication with the first wireless transceiver and the second wireless. The controller is configured to receive a user input and determine a first operation parameter and a second operation parameter based on the user input. The controller is also configured to provide, wirelessly, a first control signal indicative of the first operation parameter to the first hoist device and provide, wirelessly, a second control signal indicative of the second operation parameter to the second hoist device. The first hoist device operates based on the first control signal and the second hoist device operates based on the second control signal.

Wireless hoist system

A wireless hoist system including a first hoist device having a first motor and a first wireless transceiver and a second hoist device having a second motor and a second wireless transceiver. The wireless hoist system includes a controller in wireless communication with the first wireless transceiver and the second wireless. The controller is configured to receive a user input and determine a first operation parameter and a second operation parameter based on the user input. The controller is also configured to provide, wirelessly, a first control signal indicative of the first operation parameter to the first hoist device and provide, wirelessly, a second control signal indicative of the second operation parameter to the second hoist device. The first hoist device operates based on the first control signal and the second hoist device operates based on the second control signal.

Powered fastener driver and extension

Gewebekehrvorrichtung

Lifting and transport device

Conduit bender

A powered conduit bending tool is configured to bend conduit. The tool comprises a housing, a motor contained within the housing, and a battery removably coupled to the housing to provide power to the motor. An output shaft extends from the housing and is driven by the motor to rotate about an axis. A head is coupled to the output shaft for rotation therewith. The head includes a curved channel for receiving the conduit. A guide is coupled to the housing and supported opposite the curved channel of the head. The guide includes a latching handle movable between a closed position and an open position. The motor drives the head to rotate relative to the housing so that the curved channel and the guide cooperate to bend the pipe.

Conduit bender

A powered conduit bending tool is configured to bend conduit. The tool comprises a housing, a motor contained within the housing, and a battery removably coupled to the housing to provide power to the motor. An output shaft extends from the housing and is driven by the motor to rotate about an axis. A head is coupled to the output shaft for rotation therewith. The head includes a curved channel for receiving the conduit. A guide is coupled to the housing and supported opposite the curved channel of the head. The guide includes a latching handle movable between a closed position and an open position. The motor drives the head to rotate relative to the housing so that the curved channel and the guide cooperate to bend the pipe.

マルチジッパースライダ袋

【課題】封止用構造部材のためのヒンジ式スライダを提供する。【解決手段】ヒンジ式スライダは、頂部壁と、頂部壁から垂直延びた脚の対と、脚の対にヒンジ式に取り付けられたウイングの対とを含む。１つの実施形態では、ウイングの対は、封止用構造部材上にスライダを設置するために、上向きにヒンジ結合する。１つの実施形態では、ウイングの対は、封止用構造部材上にスライダを設置するために、下向きにヒンジ結合する。また、保存袋が提供され、当該保存袋は、少なくとも１つのジッパー側面部、及びジッパー側面部と跨状の関係のヒンジ式スライダを含む。【選択図】図１

Gang box charging

A charging station including a housing defining a hub and a wing that extends from the hub and a first charging port disposed on the housing. The first charging port includes a first battery receptacle configured to receive and charge a first battery pack. The charging station also includes a second charging port disposed on the housing. The second charging port includes a second battery receptacle configured to receive and charge the first battery pack and a third battery receptacle that is different than the second battery receptacle configured to receive and charge a second battery pack that is different from the first battery pack.

保管容器システム

【課題】保管容器システムは、複数の容器と容器を封止するための複数の蓋を提供する。【解決手段】容器を１つにスタックさせてコンパクトな配置にすることができるようにモジュールサイズで構成された複数の異なるサイズの容器を有する。容器を密封するために、容器の上に蓋を簡単に配置することができる。容器が蓋で封止されていないときには、容器を１つに入れ子にすることができ、また、蓋を１つに入れ子にすることができる。容器および蓋は、１つに入れ子にすると、占有スペースが最小になる。【選択図】図６Ａ

Compact power tool data logger

A data logger device for a power tool including a housing, a power tool interface provided at the top of the housing and configured to be received in a corresponding interface of the power tool, and a battery pack interface provided at the bottom of the housing and configured to receive a corresponding interface of a battery pack providing operating power to the power tool. The data logger also includes a tool terminal block, a battery terminal block provided, and bus bars connecting the tool terminal block to the battery terminal block to provide pass through power from the battery pack to the power tool. The data logger is configured to obtain data related to power tool operation, and export, using a transceiver, the data to a user device.

Zero-gravity hoist control

A zero-gravity hoist system including a chain fall, a motor coupled to the chain fall and configured to drive the chain fall in one or more directions, a power supply configured to provide power to the motor, and a controller having one or more electronic processors. The one or more electronic processors are configured to measure a first force of a load in response to receiving an input, store the measured first force in a memory of the controller, measure a second force of the load, determine a difference between the second measured force and the first measured force, and adjust a height of the load based on determining that the second force differs from the first force by a predetermined threshold.

Powered fastener driver and extension

A powered fastener driver for driving fasteners into a workpiece includes a driver unit and a handle unit selectively and removably attachable to the driver unit. The driver unit includes a housing, a motor, and a first coupler. The handle unit includes a battery receptacle for receiving a battery pack, a trigger, and a second coupler. The first and second couplers selectively engage one another to mechanically and electrically connect the driver unit to the handle unit.

Wireless hoist system

A wireless hoist system including a first hoist device having a first motor and a first wireless transceiver and a second hoist device having a second motor and a second wireless transceiver. The wireless hoist system includes a controller in wireless communication with the first wireless transceiver and the second wireless. The controller is configured to receive a user input and determine a first operation parameter and a second operation parameter based on the user input. The controller is also configured to provide, wirelessly, a first control signal indicative of the first operation parameter to the first hoist device and provide, wirelessly, a second control signal indicative of the second operation parameter to the second hoist device. The first hoist device operates based on the first control signal and the second hoist device operates based on the second control signal.

Powered fastener driver and extension

A powered fastener driver includes a driver unit, a handle unit, and a handle extension. The handle unit is selectively and removably attachable to the driver unit. The handle extension has a first end and a second end, the handle extension being selectively and removably attachable to the driver unit at the first end, and being selectively and removably attachable to the handle unit at the second end. The powered fastener driver is adjustable between a first configuration in which the handle unit is directly attached to the driver unit, and a second configuration in which the driver unit is attached to the handle extension at the first end, and the handle unit is attached to the handle extension at the second end.

保管容器システム

【解決手段】保管容器システムは、複数の容器と容器を封止するための複数の蓋とを含む。本発明の容器システムは、容器を１つにスタックさせてコンパクトな配置にすることができるようにモジュールサイズで構成された複数の異なるサイズの容器を有する保管容器システムをを提供する。【効果】容器を密封するために、容器の上に蓋を簡単に配置することができる。容器が蓋で封止されていないときには、容器を１つに入れ子にすることができ、また、蓋を１つに入れ子にすることができる。容器および蓋は、１つに入れ子にすると、占有スペースが最小になる。【選択図】図６Ａ

Portable charging station

A portable power unit includes a base module, a pair of wheels coupled to the base module, and a main core battery disposed in the base module. A portable charger is removably coupled to the base module and includes a charger core battery, a battery receptacle electrically coupled to the charger core battery and configured to mechanically and electrically couple to a battery pack, and a cover movable to selectively allow access to the battery receptacle. The main core battery is electrically couplable with the charger core battery or the battery receptacle.

Zero-gravity hoist control

A zero-gravity hoist system including a chain fall, a motor coupled to the chain fall and configured to drive the chain fall in one or more directions, a power supply configured to provide power to the motor, and a controller having one or more electronic processors. The one or more electronic processors are configured to measure a first force of a load in response to receiving an input, store the measured first force in a memory of the controller, measure a second force of the load, determine a difference between the second measured force and the first measured force, and adjust a height of the load based on determining that the second force differs from the first force by a predetermined threshold.

Magnet coupling assembly

A charging station includes a housing defining a forward side and a rear side opposite the forward side and a charging port disposed on the housing. The charging port includes a battery receptacle to receive and charge a battery pack. The charging station also includes a magnet assembly disposed on the rear side of the housing. The magnet assembly is configured to support the housing from a mating surface.

Wireless hoist system

A wireless hoist system including a first hoist device having a first motor and a first wireless transceiver and a second hoist device having a second motor and a second wireless transceiver. The wireless hoist system includes a controller in wireless communication with the first wireless transceiver and the second wireless. The controller is configured to receive a user input and determine a first operation parameter and a second operation parameter based on the user input. The controller is also configured to provide, wirelessly, a first control signal indicative of the first operation parameter to the first hoist device and provide, wirelessly, a second control signal indicative of the second operation parameter to the second hoist device. The first hoist device operates based on the first control signal and the second hoist device operates based on the second control signal.

Cleaning implement

A cleaning implement (10) is disclosed with a support sheet (20) having a first surface, a second surface, and a longitudinal axis. A plurality of detachable cleaning sheets (30), each having an outwardly facing cleaning surface (31) and an inwardly facing attachment surface (33), may be supported by the support sheet (20) in a stacked configuration. A plurality of folded portions (40) included with the support sheet (20) and the cleaning sheet (30) extend generally radially from the longitudinal axis of the cleaning implement (10). The outermost cleaning sheet (35) may be removed from the stacked cleaning sheet (30) to expose a new, fresh cleaning sheet (30).

Wireless hoist system

Hinged slider for a closure assembly

A hinged slider (100) for a closure assembly of a bag. The hinged slider includes a top wall, a pair of legs that extends vertically from the top wall, and a pair of wings hingedly attached to the pair of legs. In one embodiment, the pair of wings hinges upwardly in order to install the slider onto the closure assembly. In another embodiment, the pair of wings hinges downwardly in order to install the slider onto the closure assembly. A storage bag is also provided, in which the storage bag includes at least one zipper profile and a hinged slider (100) in a straddling relation with the zipper profile.

Compact power tool data logger

A data logger device for a power tool including a housing, a power tool interface provided at the top of the housing and configured to be received in a corresponding interface of the power tool, and a battery pack interface provided at the bottom of the housing and configured to receive a corresponding interface of a battery pack providing operating power to the power tool. The data logger also includes a tool terminal block, a battery terminal block provided, and bus bars connecting the tool terminal block to the battery terminal block to provide pass through power from the battery pack to the power tool. The data logger is configured to obtain data related to power tool operation, and export, using a transceiver, the data to a user device.

Fabric sweeper

Powered fastener driver

A gas spring-powered fastener driver includes a first chamber, and a movable piston positioned within the first chamber. The fastener driver also includes a driver blade attached to the piston and movable therewith between a ready position and a driven position. The fastener driver further includes a second chamber containing pressurized gas. The second chamber is in fluid communication with the first chamber via a flow passage. The fastener driver also includes a throttle mechanism configured to throttle flow of the pressurized gas through the flow passage.

Hinged slider for a closure assembly

A hinged slider for a closure assembly of a bag includes a top wall and a pair of legs extending from the top wall. A first leg and a second leg of the pair each includes a top end attached to the top wall and a bottom end opposing the top end. A pair of wings is hingedly attached to the pair of legs. A first wing and a second wing of the pair is each hingedly attached to the bottom end of the first leg and second leg, respectively. The first wing and the second wing hinge upwardly in order (a) to engage the first wing to one of (i) the first leg and (ii) the second wing, (b) to engage the second wing to one of (i) the second leg and (ii) the first wing, and (c) to install the slider onto the closure assembly.

Storage container systems

A container system includes first and second containers. Each of the containers includes a bottom wall and a plurality of sidewalls extending from the bottom wall. The sidewalls each include a first portion, a second portion, a lug between the first and second portions, with the lug extending substantially perpendicular relative to surfaces of the first and second portions. The sidewalls also each include a sealing rim including a surface that extends substantially perpendicular relative to a surface of the second portion. The second container is nestable in the first container with portions of the lugs of the second container resting on the surfaces of the sealing rims of the first container.

Hinged slider for a closure assembly

A hinged slider for a closure assembly of a bag. The hinged slider includes a top wall, a pair of legs that extends vertically from the top wall, and a pair of wings hingedly attached to the pair of legs. In one embodiment, the pair of wings hinges upwardly in order to install the slider onto the closure assembly. In another embodiment, the pair of wings hinges downwardly in order to install the slider onto the closure assembly. A storage bag is also provided, in which the storage bag includes at least one zipper profile and a hinged slider in a straddling relation with the zipper profile.