Electric vacuum cleaners; electric handheld vacuum cleaners;
electric stick vacuum cleaners; electric cordless vacuum
cleaners; floor tools for vacuum cleaners; stands for vacuum
cleaners and other cleaning machines; filters for vacuum
cleaners and other cleaning machines; accessories for
electric vacuum cleaners; attachments for electric vacuum
cleaners; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods.
A cleaner head for a vacuum cleaner. The cleaner head has a housing defining a suction chamber comprising an outlet. The housing has a first side on which a first agitator element is mounted for rotation, and a second side on which a second agitator element is mounted for rotation. The one or both of the agitator elements have a shape which tapers from one end of the agitator element to the other.
An insert for mounting to a bed of a hair apparatus is described. The insert comprises at least one bristle, the at least one bristle comprising an elongate stem and a base, the stem upstanding from the base, wherein the base comprises at least one deformable chamber. A hair apparatus comprising a bed and at least one insert is also described.
A45D 1/18 - Curling-tongs, i.e. tongs for use when hotCurling-irons, i.e. irons for use when hotAccessories therefor with combs
A45D 20/50 - Hair-drying combs or hair-drying brushes, with internal heating means and provision for an air stream
A45D 20/52 - Hair-drying combs or hair-drying brushes, adapted for heating by an external heating source
A46B 3/20 - Brushes characterised by the way in which the bristles are fixed or joined in or on the brush body or carrier the bristles being fixed or joined in rubber bodies, e.g. in soft rubber
A46B 5/00 - Brush bodiesHandles integral with brushware
A46B 9/02 - Position or arrangement of bristles in relation to surface of the brush body, e.g. inclined, in rows, in groups
A computer-implemented method of controlling a hair styling apparatus is described, wherein the hair styling apparatus comprises an air outlet and a drive mechanism arranged to control an orientation of the air outlet relative to a main body of the hair styling apparatus. The method comprises receiving position information indicative of an actual orientation of the air outlet relative to a user's scalp, calculating an offset between the actual orientation of the air outlet and a predetermined orientation, and controlling the drive mechanism to reduce the offset. A hair styling apparatus configured to perform the method is also described.
Electric fans; Ceiling fans; Electric fans for personal use; Air cooling apparatus; Air conditioning apparatus; Air conditioners; Air conditioners for vehicles; Air sterilisers; Electric air deodorizing apparatus; Humidifiers; Dehumidifiers; Extractor hoods for kitchens; Heat exchangers not being parts of machines; Space heating apparatus; Air purifiers; Electric heaters for commercial use; Electric space heaters; Air washers; Electric window fans; Free-standing electric fans; Wall-mounted electric fans; Electric fans incorporating lighting apparatus; Electrostatic air filters; Electric extractor fans for household use; Electric heaters for household use; Electric fans having combined heating and cooling capabilities; Portable electric heaters having combined heating and cooling capabilities; Air filters, being part of household or industrial installations; Component parts and fittings for the aforesaid goods; Vehicle climate-control system for ventilation
Electric fans; Ceiling fans; Electric fans for personal use; Air cooling apparatus; Air conditioning apparatus; Air conditioners; Air conditioners for vehicles; Air sterilisers; Air purifiers; Electric air deodorizing apparatus; Humidifiers; Dehumidifiers; Extractor hoods for kitchens; Heat exchangers not being parts of machines; Space heating apparatus; Electric heaters for commercial use; Electric space heaters; Air washers; Electric window fans; Free-standing electric fans; Wall-mounted electric fans; Electric fans incorporating lighting apparatus; Electrostatic air filters; Electric extractor fans for household use; Electric heaters for household use; Electric fans having combined heating and cooling capabilities; Portable electric heaters having combined heating and cooling capabilities; Air filters, being part of household or industrial installations; Component parts and fittings for the aforesaid goods; Vehicle climate-control system for ventilation
An impeller 10 for a turbomachine. The impeller 10 comprises a rotatable hub 11 and a plurality of blades 12 extending from the hub 11. Each blade 12 comprises a leading edge 15 and a trailing edge 16. Each leading edge 15 comprises a plurality of serrations 21 and a plurality of elongate slots 22, and each slot 22 extends from a root 26 of an adjacent serration 21 towards the trailing edge 16 of the respective blade 12.
The disclosure relates to a fan heater, comprising an air duct assembly having an air inlet and an air outlet, the air duct assembly defining an airflow path between the air inlet and the air outlet. The fan heater also includes a heater module, disposed within the air duct assembly, the heater module being releasably connected to the air duct assembly, the airflow path passing through the heater module to the air outlet. The air duct assembly includes an opening through which the heater module is removable from the air duct assembly.
An attachment for a haircare appliance is provided. The attachment includes an air inlet, an air outlet, a curved surface adjacent to and downstream of the air outlet, and a plurality of bristles. The attachment is configured such that airflow exiting the air outlet generates a first force to attract hair toward the curved surface, and a second force to push hair away from the curved surface. The plurality of bristles are movable between a first position relative to the air outlet, and a second position relative to the air outlet, with the second position different to the first position. Movement of the plurality of bristles from the first position to the second position increases exposure of the plurality of bristles to airflow from the air outlet.
efdpqlkmm; [a] is an anion vacancy; 0 ≤ p ≤ 1; 0 ≤ q ≤ 1; 0 ≤ l ≤ 1; 0 ≤ k ≤ 1; 0 ≤ m ≤ 0.5. Also provided are methods of making the compositions, use of the compositions, and an electrode, electrochemical cell, or electrochemical energy storage devices comprising such compositions.
H01M 4/485 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic oxides or hydroxides of mixed oxides or hydroxides for inserting or intercalating light metals, e.g. LiTi2O4 or LiTi2OxFy
A lithium nickel manganese cobalt oxide particle is described, in which aluminium is uniformly distributed through the bulk of the particle. A material comprising a plurality of the particles is also described. The material is useful as an electrode material, in particular as a cathode material within an electrochemical cell or battery. A method of manufacturing the particle is also described.
H01M 4/131 - Electrodes based on mixed oxides or hydroxides, or on mixtures of oxides or hydroxides, e.g. LiCoOx
H01M 4/505 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic oxides or hydroxides of manganese of mixed oxides or hydroxides containing manganese for inserting or intercalating light metals, e.g. LiMn2O4 or LiMn2OxFy
H01M 4/525 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic oxides or hydroxides of nickel, cobalt or iron of mixed oxides or hydroxides containing iron, cobalt or nickel for inserting or intercalating light metals, e.g. LiNiO2, LiCoO2 or LiCoOxFy
Disclosed is a hair styling apparatus comprising a body having a hair styling element for styling hair. The hair styling element comprises a first portion and a second portion that is moveable relative to the first portion. The apparatus further comprises an actuator pivotably mounted to the body and engageable with the second portion to move the second portion, and a trigger connected to the actuator directly by pivotable connection or indirectly by one or more pivotably connected linkages. Depressing the trigger pivots the actuator from a first position to a second position so as to move the second portion. In another aspect, there is disclosed a similar apparatus in which the trigger is operatively connected to the actuator so as to move the actuator when depressed. The trigger comprises a trigger body and a grip portion for receipt of user's finger in use. The grip portion is slidably mounted to the trigger body so as to slide relative to the trigger body as the trigger is depressed.
Floor cleaning apparatus and machines; vacuum cleaners; carpet shampooers; floor polishers; hard floor cleaners; dry cleaning apparatus for floors and carpets; apparatus and machines for applying cleaning preparations to floors and carpets; wet floor cleaners; wet vacuum cleaners; floor washing machines; floor washers; steam cleaners; handheld vacuum cleaners; stick vacuum cleaners; cordless vacuum cleaners; wet-and-dry cleaning machines; robotic vacuum cleaners; floor tools for vacuum cleaners; stands for vacuum cleaners and other cleaning machines; bin emptying stations for vacuum cleaners; filters for vacuum cleaners and other cleaning machines; accessories for vacuum cleaners and other cleaning machines; attachments for vacuum cleaners; separators; separation apparatus for use in vacuum cleaners and other cleaning apparatus; apparatus for separating particles from an airflow; motors (other than for land vehicles); dust separators; electric motors for use in domestic appliances; switched-reluctance motors; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods.
A floor cleaning roller for mounting in a cleaner head of a hard floor cleaner is provided. The roller comprises an elongate body that defines a longitudinal axis about which the roller is configured to rotate when mounted in the cleaner head, a non-porous polymer vane projecting outwardly from the outer surface, and nodules disposed along a length of the non-porous polymer vane. The elongate body comprises a non-porous outer surface.
A47L 11/40 - Parts or details of machines not provided for in groups , or not restricted to one of these groups, e.g. handles, arrangements of switches, skirts, buffers or levers
A floor cleaning roller for mounting in a cleaner head of a hard floor cleaner is provided. The roller comprises a conical body defining a longitudinal axis about which the roller is configured to rotate when mounted in the cleaner head, wherein the conical body comprises a non-porous outer surface.
A47L 11/292 - Floor-scrubbing machines characterised by means for taking-up dirty liquid having rotary tools
A47L 11/40 - Parts or details of machines not provided for in groups , or not restricted to one of these groups, e.g. handles, arrangements of switches, skirts, buffers or levers
There is provided a brush comprising: a frame; a plurality of bristles; and a resilient carrier. The resilient carrier is arranged to separate each bristle of the plurality of bristles from the frame. The resilient carrier comprises one or more retainment members that are configured to retain one or more portions of the frame. Each bristle of the plurality of bristles extends from the carrier and the carrier is configured to deform in response to movement of each bristle of the plurality of bristles.
A46B 3/20 - Brushes characterised by the way in which the bristles are fixed or joined in or on the brush body or carrier the bristles being fixed or joined in rubber bodies, e.g. in soft rubber
A46B 7/00 - Bristle carriers arranged in the brush body
A46B 9/02 - Position or arrangement of bristles in relation to surface of the brush body, e.g. inclined, in rows, in groups
An agitator element for a vacuum cleaner comprising a support member which has opposed first and second end surfaces located at first and second ends of the agitator element respectively. An elongate surface extends between the first and second end surfaces. Agitation material extends away from the first end surface of the support member such that the outermost extremity of the agitation material defines the outermost extremity of the first end of the agitator element.
A composition is described comprising an anionic surfactant, especially sodium dodecyl sulphate, an organic acid, especially lactic acid, and one or more compounds of Formula I, especially trans-anethole and/or estragole. The composition may find use in an antifungal or fungicidal application.
A01N 31/08 - Oxygen or sulfur directly attached to an aromatic ring system
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A01N 25/30 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators, characterised by their forms, or by their non-active ingredients or by their methods of applicationSubstances for reducing the noxious effect of the active ingredients to organisms other than pests characterised by the surfactants
A particulate mixed metal oxide material is described. The particulate mixed metal oxide material comprises an intra-particle porosity, as determined by mercury intrusion porosimetry, of from 2 to 35 %. The material is useful as an electrode material, in particular as a cathode material within an electrochemical cell or battery.
H01M 4/525 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic oxides or hydroxides of nickel, cobalt or iron of mixed oxides or hydroxides containing iron, cobalt or nickel for inserting or intercalating light metals, e.g. LiNiO2, LiCoO2 or LiCoOxFy
A floor cleaning roller for mounting in a cleaner head of a hard floor cleaner is provided. The roller comprises an elongate body which defines a longitudinal axis about which the roller is configured to rotate when mounted in the cleaner head, and an arrangement of non-porous polymer vanes in which each vane projects outwardly from a non-porous outer surface of the elongate body. The arrangement of vanes comprises a first vane and a second vane, wherein the second vane is stiffer than the first vane.
A47L 11/40 - Parts or details of machines not provided for in groups , or not restricted to one of these groups, e.g. handles, arrangements of switches, skirts, buffers or levers
A floor cleaning roller for mounting in a cleaner head of a hard floor cleaner is provided. The roller comprises an elongate body having a non-porous outer surface, the elongate body defining a longitudinal axis about which the roller is configured to rotate when mounted in the cleaner head. The roller further comprises one or more series of non-porous flexible tabs. Each series extends along the elongate body and each tab of a series extends from a root region at the outer surface to a distal region away from the outer surface to define a width dimension therebetween, and extends along the elongate body from a first end to a second end to define a length dimension therebetween. The ratio of the width dimension to the length dimension of each tab is no greater than 1:2.
A47L 11/40 - Parts or details of machines not provided for in groups , or not restricted to one of these groups, e.g. handles, arrangements of switches, skirts, buffers or levers
A47L 11/292 - Floor-scrubbing machines characterised by means for taking-up dirty liquid having rotary tools
A floor cleaning roller for mounting in a cleaner head of a hard floor cleaner is provided. The roller comprises an elongate body that defines a longitudinal axis about which the roller is configured to rotate when mounted in the cleaner head, a pooling vane projecting outwardly from the outer surface by a first distance, and a flicker vane projecting outwardly from the outer surface by a second distance that is shorter than the first distance. The elongate body comprises a non-porous outer surface.
A47L 11/40 - Parts or details of machines not provided for in groups , or not restricted to one of these groups, e.g. handles, arrangements of switches, skirts, buffers or levers
A floor cleaning roller for mounting in a cleaner head of a hard floor cleaner is provided. The roller comprises an elongate body defining a longitudinal axis about which the roller is configured to rotate when mounted in the cleaner head, wherein the elongate body comprises a non-porous outer surface; a non-porous polymer vane projecting outwardly from the outer surface; and stiffening ribs disposed along a length of the non-porous polymer vane.
A47L 11/40 - Parts or details of machines not provided for in groups , or not restricted to one of these groups, e.g. handles, arrangements of switches, skirts, buffers or levers
An AC-AC converter circuit (100) comprises a serially connected first set (102) and second set (112) of power semiconductor devices (104, 108, 114, 118). Each set (102, 112) includes a pair of series connected power semiconductor devices (104, 108; 114, 118), each device comprising a control node (106, 110, 116, 120) for controlling its state. The converter (100) is configured to accept as an input an AC input signal applied across the first and second sets (102, 112). The converter (100) is controllable by way of control signals applied to the respective control nodes (106, 110, 116, 120) to as to generate an AC output signal between: a first node (128) between the power semiconductor devices (104, 108) of the first set (102) and a second node (130) between the power semiconductor devices (114, 118) of the second set (112). A method (400) is also described.
H02M 5/16 - Conversion of AC power input into AC power output, e.g. for change of voltage, for change of frequency, for change of number of phases without intermediate conversion into DC by static converters using transformers for conversion of frequency
H02M 5/293 - Conversion of AC power input into AC power output, e.g. for change of voltage, for change of frequency, for change of number of phases without intermediate conversion into DC by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only
H02M 7/217 - Conversion of AC power input into DC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only
(1) Electric fans for household purposes; portable electric fans; ceiling fans; free-standing fans;; electric fans for personal use; air conditioners; air conditioners for vehicles; air purifiers; air deodorising apparatus; air diffusers; humidifiers; dehumidifiers; extractor hoods for kitchens; heat exchangers; electric space heaters; portable electric heaters; portable electric fans having combined heating and cooling capabilities; portable electric heaters having combined heating and cooling capabilities; air filters for air purifiers, being parts of household or industrial installations; fans for air conditioning units; kitchen exhaust fans; smart fans; ventilating fans; air cleaning units; air purifying units; air filtering units for removing dust, smoke and allergens from the air; filters for air conditioners and air conditioning units; filters for air extractor hoods; parts and fittings for the aforesaid goods;
(1) Electric fans for household purposes; portable electric fans; ceiling fans; free-standing fans;; electric fans for personal use; air conditioners; air conditioners for vehicles; air purifiers; air deodorising apparatus; air diffusers; humidifiers; dehumidifiers; extractor hoods for kitchens; heat exchangers; electric space heaters; portable electric heaters; portable electric fans having combined heating and cooling capabilities; portable electric heaters having combined heating and cooling capabilities; air filters for air purifiers, being parts of household or industrial installations; fans for air conditioning units; kitchen exhaust fans; smart fans; ventilating fans; air cleaning units; air purifying units; air filtering units for removing dust, smoke and allergens from the air; filters for air conditioners and air conditioning units; filters for air extractor hoods; parts and fittings for the aforesaid goods;
Disclosed is a haircare appliance comprising: an airflow generator, a barrel having a longitudinal axis and comprising a plurality of air outlets disposed around the longitudinal axis of the barrel, a position sensor configured to sense a parameter indicative of a position of the barrel relative to hair to be treated by the haircare appliance and to generate a first signal indicative of the position, and a controller. The haircare appliance is configurable between a first configuration in which, in use, airflow generated by the airflow generator is emitted from the plurality of air outlets in a clockwise direction around the barrel, and a second configuration in which, in use, airflow generated by the airflow generator is emitted from the plurality of air outlets in an anticlockwise direction around the barrel. The controller is configured to perform a determination, on the basis of the first signal, as to whether the haircare appliance should be in the first or second configuration, and to output a second signal indicative of the determination.
A hair styling apparatus having a first arm and a second arm. The first and second arms define a cavity therebetween for receiving hair. The cavity has a leading opening defined between opposed leading edges of the first and second arms, and a trailing opening defined between opposed trailing edges of the first and second arms. The first arm comprises a first air outlet for emitting air towards the cavity, and the apparatus further comprises a tensioner defining a hair tensioning path for tensioning hair within the cavity. The first air outlet is interposed between the trailing edge of the first arm and the tensioner. Also disclosed is a hair styling apparatus including a hair tensioning path having first and second deflections.
A45D 1/04 - Curling-tongs, i.e. tongs for use when hotCurling-irons, i.e. irons for use when hotAccessories therefor with means for internal heating, e.g. by liquid fuel by electricity
A45D 1/06 - Curling-tongs, i.e. tongs for use when hotCurling-irons, i.e. irons for use when hotAccessories therefor with two or more jaws
A45D 2/00 - Hair-curling or hair-waving appliances
A45D 20/10 - Hand-held drying devices, e.g. air douches
A45D 20/50 - Hair-drying combs or hair-drying brushes, with internal heating means and provision for an air stream
A self-mixing interferometer for detecting particles within a monitored region of space comprises a laser cavity (1A) and an optical assembly (1B) configured to bathe the monitored region with laser light possessing optical wavefronts (10) configured by the optical assembly such that at separate locations within the monitored region the optical wavefronts comprise different respective orientations relative to the optical assembly. A laser monitoring unit (1C) acquires an interferometric signal generated by the interferometer in response to light returned to the laser cavity assembly from the wavefronts by the particles. A processing module (1D) detects the presence of particles within the monitored region on condition that a frequency of the interferometric signal waveform is less than a pre-set threshold frequency value and subsequently to determine a property of the particles according to changes in the waveform frequency conditional that the frequency exceeds the pre-set threshold frequency value.
A haircare device comprising one or more capacitive sensors is described. Each capacitive sensor includes a structure defining a gap of a predetermined size for receiving a volume of hair. A first electrode and a second electrode are arranged on either side of the gap for performing a capacitive measurement on hair received in the gap.
Disclosed is a haircare appliance comprising an airflow generator, a barrel having a longitudinal axis and comprising a plurality of air outlets disposed around the longitudinal axis, a switching system, and a controller. The haircare appliance is configurable between a first configuration in which airflow generated by the airflow generator is emitted from the plurality of air outlets in an anti-clockwise direction around the barrel, and a second configuration in which airflow generated by the airflow generator is emitted from the plurality of air outlets in a clockwise direction around the barrel. The switching system is operable by the controller to selectively switch the haircare appliance between the first and second configurations. The switching system directs the airflow along a first airflow path in the first configuration, and along a second airflow path in the second configuration. The controller is configured to receive an input and, on the basis of the input, cause the switching system to switch the haircare appliance between the first and second configurations.
A hairstyling appliance is described. The hairstyling appliance comprises a first arm and a second arm coupled together for reciprocal movement towards and away from each other. The first and second arms are arranged to receive hair within a region therebetween. The hairstyling apparatus comprises a sensor arrangement configured to sense, when the first arm and second arm are brought together to hold hair therebetween, a structural load indicative of a tensile load exerted by the first arm and the second arm on the hair held between the first arm and second arm. In examples, the hairstyling apparatus may comprise an actuator responsive to the sensor arrangement to urge the first arm and the second arm away from each other if the sensed structural load exceeds a threshold value. In other examples, the hairstyling apparatus may comprise a notification module to output a user notification in response to the sensed structural load exceeding a threshold value.
A45D 1/04 - Curling-tongs, i.e. tongs for use when hotCurling-irons, i.e. irons for use when hotAccessories therefor with means for internal heating, e.g. by liquid fuel by electricity
A45D 1/06 - Curling-tongs, i.e. tongs for use when hotCurling-irons, i.e. irons for use when hotAccessories therefor with two or more jaws
A45D 2/00 - Hair-curling or hair-waving appliances
A diffuser assembly (10) is described. The diffuser assembly (10) is for receiving an airflow from a motor-driven impeller (14). The diffuser assembly (10) is shaped to define a primary channel (50) and an auxiliary channel (101). The primary channel (50) comprises an air inlet (52) for receiving the airflow from the motor-driven impeller (14), and an air outlet (54), the primary channel (50) configured to guide airflow received at the air inlet (52) to the air outlet (54). The auxiliary channel (101) extends from an open proximal end (103) at a position along the primary channel (101) and terminates at a closed distal end (105), and follows a curved path having a varying radius of curvature. The auxiliary channel (101) is configured to function as an acoustic silencer at a characteristic acoustic frequency of the motor-driven impeller (14). A system comprising the diffuser assembly (10) and a motor-driven impeller (14), and an appliance comprising the system are also described.
A system is configured to track areas which have been cleaned using a cleaning appliance. The system includes: a location determination module; a processor; and a display component. The location determination module is configured to determine location information indicative of a location of a portion of a surface which is being cleaned by a cleaning appliance at a given time, and to generate a location data signal encoding the location information. The processor is configured to receive the location data signal from the location determination module and to determine, based on the location data signal, the location information, and to generate instructions configured to cause a display component to display a visual representation of the location information.
A47L 9/28 - Installation of the electric equipment, e.g. adaptation or attachment to the suction cleanerControlling suction cleaners by electric means
A47L 11/40 - Parts or details of machines not provided for in groups , or not restricted to one of these groups, e.g. handles, arrangements of switches, skirts, buffers or levers
G01S 17/89 - Lidar systems, specially adapted for specific applications for mapping or imaging
G06T 7/70 - Determining position or orientation of objects or cameras
A method of processing a cathode composition for a lithium-ion secondary cell is described. The method includes providing an unprocessed cathode composition comprising an electrochemically active material and a polymer binder, and subjecting the unprocessed cathode composition to heat treatment. The resultant heat-treated cathode compositions are useful as cathodes in secondary cells. Cathode compositions obtained or obtainable by such a method are also described.
H01M 4/131 - Electrodes based on mixed oxides or hydroxides, or on mixtures of oxides or hydroxides, e.g. LiCoOx
H01M 4/1391 - Processes of manufacture of electrodes based on mixed oxides or hydroxides, or on mixtures of oxides or hydroxides, e.g. LiCoOx
H01M 4/505 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic oxides or hydroxides of manganese of mixed oxides or hydroxides containing manganese for inserting or intercalating light metals, e.g. LiMn2O4 or LiMn2OxFy
H01M 4/525 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic oxides or hydroxides of nickel, cobalt or iron of mixed oxides or hydroxides containing iron, cobalt or nickel for inserting or intercalating light metals, e.g. LiNiO2, LiCoO2 or LiCoOxFy
H01M 4/62 - Selection of inactive substances as ingredients for active masses, e.g. binders, fillers
H01M 10/0525 - Rocking-chair batteries, i.e. batteries with lithium insertion or intercalation in both electrodesLithium-ion batteries
H01M 4/02 - Electrodes composed of, or comprising, active material
Disclosed is a handheld haircare appliance comprising: an air inlet; an air outlet; an airflow generator configured to generate an airflow between the air inlet and the air outlet; an intermediate air outlet and an intermediate air inlet, wherein the intermediate air outlet and the intermediate air inlet are downstream of the air inlet, upstream of the air outlet, and separated from one another by a hair-receiving gap, and wherein the intermediate air inlet is configured to receive airflow emitted from the intermediate air outlet; a heater configured to heat airflow upstream of the intermediate air outlet; and a heat exchanger configured to transfer heat energy from airflow between the intermediate air inlet and the air outlet to airflow between the air inlet and the intermediate air outlet.
A45D 1/04 - Curling-tongs, i.e. tongs for use when hotCurling-irons, i.e. irons for use when hotAccessories therefor with means for internal heating, e.g. by liquid fuel by electricity
A45D 1/06 - Curling-tongs, i.e. tongs for use when hotCurling-irons, i.e. irons for use when hotAccessories therefor with two or more jaws
A45D 2/00 - Hair-curling or hair-waving appliances
A45D 20/10 - Hand-held drying devices, e.g. air douches
Disclosed is a hair styling appliance comprising: an airflow unit for generating an airflow; a heating unit for heating the airflow; and a control unit for controlling the airflow unit and the heating unit. The control unit is configured to control the airflow unit and the heating unit to perform a predefined sequence comprising at least two consecutive stages to style the hair of a user. The airflow unit has a different flow rate and/or the heating unit has a different heat setting in each of the two consecutive stages. The control unit is configured to cause the hair styling appliance to transition between the two consecutive stages and to cause the hair styling appliance to create a pulse in the airflow to indicate the transition to the user.
A vacuum cleaning system comprises a vacuum cleaner and a docking station. The docking station comprises a dirt storage chamber and an interface configured to mate with a dirt bin of the vacuum cleaner such that dirt expelled from the dirt bin through a bin opening is ejected into the dirt storage chamber of the docking station. A vacuum generator evacuates air from the dirt storage chamber when the vacuum cleaner is docked. In a dirt bin emptying mode, the system operates the vacuum generator to generate a partial vacuum in the dirt storage chamber and, opens a dirt bin door once a sufficient negative pressure level has been generated, and operates an air valve arrangement to admit a pulse of air into the dirt bin to eject dirt from the dirt bin through the bin opening and into the dirt storage chamber.
A47L 9/00 - Details or accessories of suction cleaners, e.g. mechanical means for controlling the suction or for effecting pulsating actionStoring devices specially adapted to suction cleaners or parts thereofCarrying-vehicles specially adapted for suction cleaners
A47L 9/10 - FiltersDust separatorsDust removalAutomatic exchange of filters
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Disclosed is a haircare appliance (10) comprising, a first arm (14) defining a recirculation air outlet(58), a second arm (16) defining a recirculation air inlet (66), an airflow generator /36) configured to generate an airflow between the recirculation air inlet (66) and the recirculation air outlet (58), and a heater (60) configured to heat the airflow downstream of the recirculation air inlet and upstream of the recirculation air outlet, wherein: the recirculation air inlet and the recirculation air outlet are separated from one another by a hair-receiving gap (46); the recirculation air outlet is configured to discharge the airflow across the hair-receiving gap to the recirculation air inlet, and the haircare appliance comprises a flow path configured to guide the airflow from the recirculation air inlet along the second arm in a first direction, and then to the recirculation air outlet along the first arm in a second direction opposite to the first direction.
A45D 1/06 - Curling-tongs, i.e. tongs for use when hotCurling-irons, i.e. irons for use when hotAccessories therefor with two or more jaws
A45D 1/16 - Curling-tongs, i.e. tongs for use when hotCurling-irons, i.e. irons for use when hotAccessories therefor with a single heated member
A45D 1/28 - Curling-tongs, i.e. tongs for use when hotCurling-irons, i.e. irons for use when hotAccessories therefor with means for controlling or indicating the temperature
A45D 2/00 - Hair-curling or hair-waving appliances
A45D 20/10 - Hand-held drying devices, e.g. air douches
There is provided a wand (100) for releasable attachment between a cleaner head having a head attachment catch (242) and a vacuum cleaner body (450). The wand comprises an inner tube (205), an outer tube (210) at least partially circumscribing the inner tube, the outer tube being axially slidable relative to the inner tube, a locking orifice (225) for receipt of the head attachment catch (242) and a distal release unit (220) provided at a distal end of the wand (100) for forcing the head attachment catch from the locking orifice upon axial sliding of the outer tube.
A computer implemented method of adjusting one or more settings of a haircare appliance is disclosed. The method comprises obtaining image data representative of an image of hair of a user; analysing the image data to determine one or more properties of the hair of the user; and adjusting one or more settings of a haircare appliance based on the one or more determined properties. A system and haircare appliance are also disclosed.
A45D 1/04 - Curling-tongs, i.e. tongs for use when hotCurling-irons, i.e. irons for use when hotAccessories therefor with means for internal heating, e.g. by liquid fuel by electricity
A45D 1/28 - Curling-tongs, i.e. tongs for use when hotCurling-irons, i.e. irons for use when hotAccessories therefor with means for controlling or indicating the temperature
A45D 2/00 - Hair-curling or hair-waving appliances
A45D 20/10 - Hand-held drying devices, e.g. air douches
A45D 20/12 - Details thereof or accessories therefor, e.g. nozzles, stands
A45D 20/50 - Hair-drying combs or hair-drying brushes, with internal heating means and provision for an air stream
A45D 44/00 - Other cosmetic or toiletry articles, e.g. for hairdressers' rooms
A haircare attachment is described that comprises a first outlet for discharging a first airflow, a second outlet for discharging a second airflow, a first guide surface extending downstream from the first outlet for guiding the first airflow, and a second guide surface extending downstream from the second outlet for guiding the second airflow. The first and second guide surfaces form external surfaces of the attachment and are convergent so as to cause the first and second airflows to converge. Also provided is a haircare appliance comprising the haircare attachment.
Electric vacuum cleaners; electric hand-held vacuum cleaners; electric stick vacuum cleaners; electric cordless vacuum cleaners; floor tools for electric vacuum cleaners, namely, vacuum cleaner heads and brushes; accessories and attachments for electric vacuum cleaners, namely suction nozzles for vacuum cleaners, brushes for vacuum cleaners, hoses for vacuum cleaners, stair cleaning tools for vacuum cleaners, crevice cleaning tools for vacuum cleaners, hard floor cleaning tools for vacuum cleaners, tools for cleaning upholstery and drapes for vacuum cleaners, mattress cleaning tools for vacuum cleaners; stands for vacuum cleaners; filter for vacuum cleaners; component parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods
61.
METHOD OF CONTROLLING A BRUSHLESS PERMANENT MAGNET MOTOR
A method of controlling a brushless permanent magnet motor is provided. The method includes sequentially exciting and freewheeling a phase winding of the motor over a time interval between successive commutations of the phase winding. Exciting the phase winding includes applying a voltage to the phase winding. Freewheeling includes freewheeling the phase winding for a respective freewheel period in response to a phase current flowing through the phase winding reaching a current threshold. The method further includes determining the freewheel period such that the freewheel period increases between a start of the time interval and an end of the time interval.
An oral treatment device for use in treating an oral cavity of a user is described. The oral treatment device comprises: a support having a front side; one or more windows in the front side of the support; one or more cleaning elements projecting from the front side of the support and bendable towards the one or more windows; and a guard projecting from the front side of the support at a location between the one or more windows and the one or more cleaning elements. The one or more windows, the one or more cleaning elements and the guard are configured so that the guard is arranged to restrict bending of the one or more cleaning elements towards the one or more windows. The guard thereby restricts obscuration of the one or more windows by the one or more cleaning elements.
A nozzle (126) for a dental cleaning appliance is described. The nozzle comprises a nozzle chamber, the nozzle chamber having an internal dimension (ND); an inlet (200) for coupling to a liquid reservoir, the inlet having an inlet dimension (ID) along an inlet plane (P3) at an entrance to the nozzle chamber, orthogonal to an inlet axis (CI) of the nozzle chamber; and an outlet (1261) through which working fluid is ejected, the outlet having an outlet dimension (OD) along an outlet plane (L2a) at an exit from the nozzle chamber, orthogonal to an outlet axis (A1) of the nozzle chamber. The internal dimension, (ND) is on an inner plane (IP) spaced from and parallel to the outlet plane and is larger than the outlet dimension (OD) and the nozzle chamber comprises an internal surface (1262) which converges between the inner plane and the outlet plane, towards the outlet, and wherein a ratio of the outlet dimension (OD) to the internal dimension (ND) is in the range of 0.2-0.4. A dental cleaning appliance (1) comprising the nozzle is also described.
A61C 17/02 - Rinsing or air-blowing devices, e.g. using fluid jets
A61C 17/36 - Power-driven cleaning or polishing devices with brushes, cushions, cups or the like reciprocating or oscillating driven by electric motor with rinsing means
A dental cleaning appliance (1) is described. The dental cleaning appliance comprises: a handle grip portion (10), a stem portion (30) extending from the handle grip portion, a brush head (40) attached to a distal end of the stem portion, a sensor (29) disposed on the stem portion and arranged to detect light reflected from teeth of a user in use, and a nozzle (126) arranged to deliver a working fluid to the teeth. The nozzle is disposed on the stem portion adjacent to the sensor. A brush head attachment (20) for the dental cleaning appliance is also described.
A61C 17/02 - Rinsing or air-blowing devices, e.g. using fluid jets
A46B 15/00 - Other brushesBrushes with additional arrangements
A61C 17/22 - Power-driven cleaning or polishing devices with brushes, cushions, cups or the like
A61C 17/36 - Power-driven cleaning or polishing devices with brushes, cushions, cups or the like reciprocating or oscillating driven by electric motor with rinsing means
A61C 15/00 - Devices for cleaning between the teeth
There is provided an earcup for headgear, the headgear for wearing on a wearer's head. The earcup comprises a housing assembly to be supported over an ear of the wearer. The housing assembly comprises: a housing; a radio frequency antenna housed by the housing; and a cover coupled to the housing, the cover comprising a gap portion. The cover is coupled to the housing to partially cover the housing such that the radio frequency antenna is uncovered by the cover due to the presence of the gap portion.
An electrolytic cell for the production of hypochlorous acid and sodium hydroxide from brine as separate product streams is described. The electrolytic cell includes an electrolysis chamber containing an anode and a cathode; electrical connections to each of the anode and cathode; a brine inlet into the electrolysis chamber for the supply of a brine solution into the electrolysis chamber; a first liquid outlet from the electrolysis chamber proximal the anode; a second liquid outlet from the electrolysis chamber proximal the cathode; at least one pump arranged to draw liquid from the electrolysis chamber through the first liquid outlet at a first flow rate and through the second liquid outlet at a second flow rate. The cell generates hypochlorous acid for use in situ, for example as a cleaning product in the home or at commercial or industrial premises.
C25B 1/34 - Simultaneous production of alkali metal hydroxides and chlorine, oxyacids or salts of chlorine, e.g. by chlor-alkali electrolysis
C25B 1/46 - Simultaneous production of alkali metal hydroxides and chlorine, oxyacids or salts of chlorine, e.g. by chlor-alkali electrolysis in diaphragm cells
C25B 9/17 - Cells comprising dimensionally-stable non-movable electrodesAssemblies of constructional parts thereof
C25B 9/19 - Cells comprising dimensionally-stable non-movable electrodesAssemblies of constructional parts thereof with diaphragms
C25B 13/02 - DiaphragmsSpacing elements characterised by shape or form
C25B 15/08 - Supplying or removing reactants or electrolytesRegeneration of electrolytes
There is provided an earcup for headgear, the headgear for wearing on a wearer's head, the earcup comprising a housing to be supported over an ear of the wearer, the housing comprising a housing attachment feature, and a cover releasably attachable to the housing. The cover comprises a first portion comprising a first member and a second member coupled to the first member, the second member comprising a cover attachment feature to engage and disengage with the housing attachment feature by rotation of at least the second member of the first portion relative to the housing.
There is provided an earcup for headgear, the headgear for wearing on a wearer's head, the earcup comprising a housing to be supported over an ear of the wearer, the housing comprising a housing attachment feature, and a cover releasably attachable to the housing. The cover comprises a first portion coupled to a second portion and rotatable relative to the second portion, the first portion comprising a cover attachment feature to engage and disengage with the housing attachment feature by rotation of the first portion relative to the housing.
There is provided an earcup for headgear, the headgear for wearing on a wearer's head, the earcup comprising a housing to be supported over an ear of the wearer, wherein the housing comprises a protrusion portion, and a cover releasably attachable to the housing. The cover comprises a gap portion through which the protrusion portion of the housing projects. The earcup further comprises a control interface adapted to generate a control signal for causing control of an operation of the earcup, wherein the control interface is provided on the protrusion portion.
An oral treatment device for use in treating an oral cavity of a user is described. The oral treatment device comprises: a head portion having a front side that extends in a first direction from a heel end of the head portion to a toe end of the head portion, and in a second direction, orthogonal to the first direction, from a first lateral side of the head portion to a second lateral side of the head portion; and cleaning elements projecting from the front side of the head portion. The cleaning elements comprise central bristle tufts extending from a central region of the front side, first lateral cleaning elements extending from a first side region of the front side, and second lateral cleaning elements extending from a second side region of the front side. The device has a length parallel to the first direction and a width orthogonal to the length, and each of the first and second lateral cleaning elements projects further than most or each of the central bristle tufts from a plane defined by the length and the width.
There is provided an earcup for headgear, the headgear for wearing on a wearer's head, the earcup comprising a housing to be supported over an ear of the wearer, the housing comprising a housing attachment feature, and a cover comprising a cover attachment feature to releasably engage with the housing attachment feature. The cover attachment feature and the housing attachment feature define a magnet coupling.
A self-mixing interferometer configured to monitor particulate material within a monitored region of space comprising a laser cavity assembly (1A) and an optical assembly (1B) configured to bathe the monitored region with laser light of the interferometer possessing optical wavefronts comprising one or more rapid or discontinuous changes in optical phase within the monitored region. A laser monitoring unit (1C) is configured to acquire an interferometric signal generated by the interferometer in response to light returned to the laser cavity assembly from said wavefronts by said particulate material. A processing module (1D) is configured to determine a property of the particulate material within the monitored region according to one or more rapid or discontinuous changes in the phase of a waveform within at least a part of the interferometric signal.
The application provides a microneedle device comprising a base, and an array of microneedles on one side of the base, where a microneedle extends to a tip from the base, and wherein at least one, such as each, microneedle is a single polymeric matrix, containing a first compound and a second compound, and the first compound has a molecular weight that differs from the second compound, and the first and second compounds are differentially distributed between the tip and the base. A process for preparing said microneedle devices and the use of the microneedle devices for administration of two or more compounds into a biological tissue of a subject are also described.
A haircare attachment comprises an air inlet for receiving an airflow and an elongate barrel comprising a tapered portion around which hair is wrapped during use. The tapered portion has one or more outlet slots that extend along a length of the tapered portion and through which the airflow is discharged. The tapered portion tapers from a first end to a second end, comprises a first intermediate position axially spaced from the first end by between one quarter and one third of an axial length of the tapered portion, and comprises a second intermediate position axially spaced from the second end by between one quarter and one third of the axial length of the tapered portion. The tapered portion has a taper angle between the first intermediate position and the second intermediate position that is greater than or equal to 2.1 degrees. Also provided is a haircare appliance comprising the haircare attachment.
A method is provided, the method comprising receiving image data from an image capture device, the image data comprising an image of a hair styling appliance; applying an image recognition algorithm to the received image data, wherein the image recognition algorithm is configured to identify an attachment of the hair styling appliance; generating, based on the identified attachment, guidance on how to use the hair styling appliance with the identified attachment; and displaying, on a display component of a user device, the guidance. A corresponding user device and hair styling system are also provided, as well as a non-transitory computer-readable medium storing instructions which lead to the execution of the provided method.
An attachment for a haircare appliance, the attachment comprising: an air inlet, a main body defining an air outlet in fluid communication with an exterior of the main body, and a movable assembly movably connected to the main body, the movable assembly comprising an outer member having an aperture extending therethrough. The movable assembly is movable relative to the main body between: an open position, in which the outer member is separated from the outer surface of the main body by a lateral opening defined by and between the outer member and the outer surface of the main body, the lateral opening extending around a periphery of the air outlet, wherein, in use, airflow emitted from the air outlet passes to an exterior of the attachment through the lateral opening, and a closed position, in which the outer member contacts an outer surface of the main body around the periphery of the air outlet to restrict the lateral opening, wherein, in use, airflow emitted from the air outlet passes to the exterior of the attachment through the aperture of the outer member and is inhibited from passing to the exterior of the attachment through the lateral opening. Other attachments and a haircare appliance are described.
The invention relates to a process for preparing a microneedle device comprising providing a mould having a plurality of microdepressions, each of which defines a microneedle, filling the microdepressions with a first dry material, exposing the filled microdepressions to an aqueous fluid and allowing the aqueous fluid to permeate through the filled microdepressions; and optionally curing the filled microdepressions. Microneedle devices prepared according to said process, and the use of said microneedle devices for administration of one or more compounds into a biological tissue of a subject are also described.
A haircare appliance (101) is disclosed. The haircare appliance comprises a body (110, 120) having one or more holes (112, 114), and an airflow system (140) configured to discharge discrete puffs of air through the holes. Optionally, the haircare appliance comprises a heater (115) to heat, and optionally re-heat, the air.
A45D 1/02 - Curling-tongs, i.e. tongs for use when hotCurling-irons, i.e. irons for use when hotAccessories therefor with means for internal heating, e.g. by liquid fuel
A45D 20/12 - Details thereof or accessories therefor, e.g. nozzles, stands
A dentine-enamel boundary detection system for an oral inspection device is provided. The dentine-enamel boundary detection system includes a light emission module configured to emit light to irradiate an oral region of interest and two optical filters having different respective passbands. Each of the two optical filters are arranged to filter a portion of fluorescence emitted from oral structures in the oral region of interest to pass filtered fluorescence. The system further includes a sensor module and a processor module. The sensor module is configured to detect the filtered fluorescence and output corresponding sensor data. The processor module configured to identify the presence of a dentine-enamel boundary in the oral region of interest by processing the sensor data output by the sensor module.
A robotic vacuum cleaner includes a main body, a wheel, a drive motor, a gearbox, and a distance sensor. The distance sensor is for sensing a distance between the main body and a surface upon which the wheel is located. The robotic vacuum cleaner includes a suspension system coupling the wheel to the main body. The suspension system includes a first arm coupled to the gearbox at a first pivot point and coupled to the main body at a second pivot point. The suspension system also includes a second arm coupled to the gearbox at a third pivot point and coupled to the main body at a fourth pivot point. The first pivot point is spaced from the third pivot point by a first distance, and the second pivot point is spaced form the fourth pivot point by a second distance greater than the first distance.
A47L 9/00 - Details or accessories of suction cleaners, e.g. mechanical means for controlling the suction or for effecting pulsating actionStoring devices specially adapted to suction cleaners or parts thereofCarrying-vehicles specially adapted for suction cleaners
A47L 9/28 - Installation of the electric equipment, e.g. adaptation or attachment to the suction cleanerControlling suction cleaners by electric means
An electrode precursor composition for an alkali metal ion secondary cell is described. The electrode precursor composition comprises: a polymer-electrolyte gel matrix phase, a dispersed phase comprising an electrochemically active material, and a conductive additive. The conductive additive comprises a tubular carbon material as a majority component. An electrode of the same composition, a method of producing said electrode, an electrochemical secondary cell incorporating said electrode, and electrochemical energy storage device incorporating said cell are also described.
H01M 4/62 - Selection of inactive substances as ingredients for active masses, e.g. binders, fillers
H01M 10/0565 - Polymeric materials, e.g. gel-type or solid-type
H01M 4/131 - Electrodes based on mixed oxides or hydroxides, or on mixtures of oxides or hydroxides, e.g. LiCoOx
H01M 4/1391 - Processes of manufacture of electrodes based on mixed oxides or hydroxides, or on mixtures of oxides or hydroxides, e.g. LiCoOx
H01M 4/02 - Electrodes composed of, or comprising, active material
H01M 4/525 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic oxides or hydroxides of nickel, cobalt or iron of mixed oxides or hydroxides containing iron, cobalt or nickel for inserting or intercalating light metals, e.g. LiNiO2, LiCoO2 or LiCoOxFy
A method of enabling dual-mode Bluetooth pairing between a first electronic device and a second electronic device is executed by the first electronic device and comprises: receiving, from the second electronic device: an enablement request to enable dual-mode Bluetooth pairing between the first electronic device and the second electronic device, wherein dual-mode Bluetooth pairing comprises generating a first pairing key and applying a key derivation function to an input comprising the first pairing key to generate a second pairing key; and verification data; determining, by the first electronic device, whether the verification data meets a predetermined verification criterion; and in response to a determination that the verification data meets the predetermined verification criterion, enabling dual-mode Bluetooth pairing between the first electronic device and the second electronic device.
H04W 4/80 - Services using short range communication, e.g. near-field communication [NFC], radio-frequency identification [RFID] or low energy communication
Disclosed is a shaft for an electric motor, the shaft formed from a hoop-wound unidirectional-fibre thermoplastic composite. Disclosed is a shroud for an impeller of an electric motor, the shroud formed from a hoop-wound unidirectional-fibre thermoplastic composite. Disclosed is a method comprising hoop-winding a unidirectional-fibre thermoplastic composite to form a shaft of an electric motor, and a method comprising hoop-winding a unidirectional-fibre thermoplastic composite to form a shroud for an impeller assembly of an electric motor. Also disclosed is a rotor assembly for an electric motor, and an electric motor.
H02K 7/00 - Arrangements for handling mechanical energy structurally associated with dynamo-electric machines, e.g. structural association with mechanical driving motors or auxiliary dynamo-electric machines
A system for drying hair is described. The system comprises one or more haircare tools configured to dry and/or style hair, one or more moisture sensors configured to measure a moisture level of the hair, and a processor configured to adjust one or more parameters of the one or more haircare tools. A hairbrush is also described. The hairbrush comprises a heating element for drying hair by applying heat to the hair by conduction, one or more moisture sensors configured to measure a moisture level of the hair, and a processor configured to adjust a temperature of the heating element based on the measured moisture level. A hairdryer is also described. The hairdryer comprises: an airflow generator configured to generate a heated airflow for drying hair by applying heat to the hair by convection, one or more moisture sensors configured to measure a moisture level of the hair, and a processor configured to adjust one or more parameters of the airflow generator based on the measured moisture level.
A method of drying hair is described. The method comprises: applying heat by a conductive heat source to the hair, simultaneously applying heat by a convective heat source to the hair, monitoring one or more properties associated with the drying of the hair, and adjusting one or more parameters of the conductive heat source and/or the convective heat source based on the monitoring. A system is also described. The system comprises: a conductive heat source configured to apply heat to the hair by conduction, and a convective heat source configured to apply heat to the hair by convection. The system is configured to carry out the described methods.
A45D 1/28 - Curling-tongs, i.e. tongs for use when hotCurling-irons, i.e. irons for use when hotAccessories therefor with means for controlling or indicating the temperature
A45D 2/00 - Hair-curling or hair-waving appliances
A45D 20/12 - Details thereof or accessories therefor, e.g. nozzles, stands
A45D 20/50 - Hair-drying combs or hair-drying brushes, with internal heating means and provision for an air stream
A computer-implemented method for operating a hair drying system is described. The hair drying system comprises one or more haircare tools and a user device communicatively connected to at least one of the haircare tools. The method comprises: providing a user interface on the user device for receiving user input indicative of a desired hair condition to be obtained by using the hair drying system, and adjusting one or more parameters of the one or more haircare tools based on the user input to obtain the desired hair condition. A computer program comprising logic and a computer-readable medium comprising instructions is described. When executed by a computer or processor, the logic or instructions cause the computer or processor to carry out the described method.
A45D 1/06 - Curling-tongs, i.e. tongs for use when hotCurling-irons, i.e. irons for use when hotAccessories therefor with two or more jaws
A45D 4/06 - Separate devices designed for heating hair curlers or hair-wavers for steep curling, e.g. with means for decreasing the heat heated by electricity
A45D 7/02 - Processes of waving, straightening or curling hair thermal
A45D 20/12 - Details thereof or accessories therefor, e.g. nozzles, stands
A45D 20/50 - Hair-drying combs or hair-drying brushes, with internal heating means and provision for an air stream
96.
ULTRASONIC PROBE TO IMPROVE ABSORPTION OF ACTIVE INGREDIENTS INTO THE SKIN
An ultrasonic probe is provided and includes a rollable probe head and an ultrasonic transducer. The rollable probe head is configured to couple sound energy emitted from the ultrasonic transducer to a working surface. The ultrasonic probe further includes a reservoir for containing a flowable substance. The rollable probe head is configured to dispense the flowable substance from the reservoir to the working surface when rotated. The probe head is configured to roll smoothly across a working surface, such as skin, smoothly whilst delivering an appropriate amount of flowable substance to the skin as it rolls.
Disclosed is a system comprising a cleaner head. The cleaner head comprises a roller and is configured to apply a fluid to the roller. The system comprises a heating arrangement configured to cause heating of at least one of the roller and fluid applied to the roller. The heating arrangement comprises a first electrically conductive element and an electronic circuit configured to generate an oscillating electric current in the first electrically conductive element to generate at least one of an oscillating magnetic field and an oscillating electric field, such that the at least one of the oscillating magnetic field and the oscillating electric field causes heating of at least one of the roller and fluid applied to the roller.
A hair roller defining an internal cavity for receipt of a barrel of the type configured to discharge a fluid flow. The roller comprises a mounting portion for rotatably mounting the roller to a barrel when received in the internal cavity, and a plurality of vanes spaced (e.g. circumferentially) around the internal cavity. The vanes are arranged to be moved by a fluid flow discharged from the barrel in use, to rotate the curler around the barrel.
A45D 2/14 - Hair winders or hair curlers for use parallel to the scalp, i.e. flat-curlers of single-piece type, e.g. stiff rods or tubes with or without cord, band, or the like as hair-fastening means
A45D 20/12 - Details thereof or accessories therefor, e.g. nozzles, stands
An air treatment apparatus including an air flow generator that is arranged to generate an air flow, a moisture source that is arranged to introduce water vapour into the air flow, and a water supply system. The water supply system includes a water tank, a water supply pipe arranged to convey water from the water tank, and an ultraviolet light source arranged to irradiate the water passing through the water supply pipe with ultraviolet light. The water supply pipe includes a lateral water inlet provided adjacent to a first end of the water supply pipe and a lateral water outlet provided adjacent to a second end of the water supply pipe, and one or both of the lateral water inlet and the lateral water outlet extend tangentially from the water supply pipe.
F24F 8/22 - Treatment, e.g. purification, of air supplied to human living or working spaces otherwise than by heating, cooling, humidifying or drying by sterilisation using UV light
F24F 8/95 - Treatment, e.g. purification, of air supplied to human living or working spaces otherwise than by heating, cooling, humidifying or drying specially adapted for specific purposes
F24F 13/06 - Outlets for directing or distributing air into rooms or spaces, e.g. ceiling air diffuser
A hair styling apparatus for styling a tress of hair. The apparatus includes a barrel having a circumferential surface about which a tress of hair can be wrapped in use, a steam generator for generating steam and one or more steam outlets in fluid communication with the steam generator for receipt of steam therefrom. The one or more steam outlets are arranged to discharge steam onto a tress of hair when wrapped about the circumferential surface. The apparatus further includes an air mover for moving an airflow through the apparatus and one or more airflow outlets in fluid communication with the air mover for receipt of an airflow therefrom. The one or more airflow outlets are arranged to discharge air in a direction along the barrel so as to provide a barrier to the passage of the discharged steam.
A45D 1/04 - Curling-tongs, i.e. tongs for use when hotCurling-irons, i.e. irons for use when hotAccessories therefor with means for internal heating, e.g. by liquid fuel by electricity
A45D 1/00 - Curling-tongs, i.e. tongs for use when hotCurling-irons, i.e. irons for use when hotAccessories therefor
A45D 1/18 - Curling-tongs, i.e. tongs for use when hotCurling-irons, i.e. irons for use when hotAccessories therefor with combs
A45D 1/28 - Curling-tongs, i.e. tongs for use when hotCurling-irons, i.e. irons for use when hotAccessories therefor with means for controlling or indicating the temperature
