A hair brush for attachment to an air outlet of a hair styling appliance is disclosed. The hair brush includes an elongated cylindrical body including an air inlet at an end of the body for receiving airflow from the hair styling appliance, a plurality of openings through the side wall, and an airflow path between the air inlet and the plurality of openings. The hair brush also includes a plurality of bristles anchored inside of the cylindrical body and protruding outwards through the openings. The cylindrical body has a diameter in the range of 50 millimetre to 60 millimetre, and the bristles protrude outwards through the openings to an average distance in the range of 9 millimetre to 13 millimetre from an exterior surface of the cylindrical body.
There is provided a fan assembly comprising an air flow generator that is arranged to generate an air flow through the fan assembly, and a nozzle arranged to emit the air flow from the fan assembly. The nozzle comprises a nozzle body and a plurality of steerable air outlets that are each arranged to emit a portion of the air flow, wherein the plurality of steerable air outlets are arranged to be independently rotated relative to the nozzle body.
F04D 25/10 - Units comprising pumps and their driving means the working fluid being air, e.g. for ventilation the unit having provisions for automatically changing the direction of output air
A bin assembly for a vacuum cleaner is described. The bin assembly may comprise comprises a bin body, and a bin base attached to the bin body and moveable between a closed position and an open position. The bin assembly may comprise a bin closure clasp for releasably retaining the bin base in the closed position. The bin assembly may comprise a nozzle that is attached to or is formed integrally with the bin base. The bin assembly may further comprise an interlock mechanism having different configurations which, for example, may prevent the attachment of an attachment to the nozzle when the bin base is in the open position, or prevent movement of the bin base from the closed position to the open position when an attachment is attached to the nozzle.
A cleaner head (6) for a hard floor cleaner (2), the cleaner head (6) is provided. The cleaner head (6) comprises an elongate roller (10), a helical screw (22), a carrier head (25), and a contact member (40). The elongate roller (10) is configured to rotate about a roller axis (16) and the helical screw (22) is configured to rotate about a screw axis (26), the screw axis (26) being offset from the roller axis (16). The carrier head (25) is mounted to the helical screw (22) and is configured to travel along the screw axis (26 ) as the helical screw (22) rotates. The contact member (40) extends from the carrier head (25) and is arranged to contact an outer surface of the roller (10) so as to push debris (18) located on the outer surface towards an end (12b) of the roller (10).
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
A46B 13/02 - Brushes with driven brush bodies power-driven
A47L 11/282 - Floor-scrubbing machines, motor-driven having rotary tools
A cleaner head for a hard floor cleaner. The cleaner head includes an elongate roller, a helical screw, a carrier head, and a contact member. The elongate roller rotates about a roller axis and the helical screw rotates about a screw axis, the screw axis being offset from the roller axis. The carrier head is mounted to the helical screw and travels along the screw axis as the helical screw rotates. A fluid inlet is arranged to deliver fluid to wet the roller. The fluid inlet is coupled to the carrier head travels with the carrier head.
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 separator for a fluid cleaning device including a separating volume, an inlet through which a fluid flow containing entrained debris flows into the separating volume while in use, an outlet through which a filtered fluid flow is discharged from the separator while in use, a filter screen to retain the debris in the separating volume while allowing fluid to exit the separating volume to form the filtered fluid flow, an outlet volume disposed between the separating volume and the outlet, and a partition wall that partitions the outlet volume into a high pressure zone and a low pressure zone. The outlet volume receives the filtered fluid flow from the separating volume through the filter screen. The partition wall defines first and second openings into the low pressure zone from the high pressure zone. The first and second openings are at different distances from the outlet.
A hair styling apparatus is provided and includes a first arm, a second arm, and a hair clamp. The first arm and the second arm are coupled together at a first end thereof. An inner wall of the first arm faces an inner wall of the second arm. The first arm and the second arm are arranged to receive hair within a cavity formed between the first arm and the second arm. At least the first arm has a plenum, which includes an air outlet for emitting air towards hair within the cavity. The air outlet can emit air having a laminar airflow such that the air travels out of the cavity in a downward direction from the air outlet towards a bottom of the cavity. The hair clamp includes a first clamping member that is supported by the inner wall of one of the first or second arms.
A45D 1/14 - Curling-tongs, i.e. tongs for use when hotCurling-irons, i.e. irons for use when hotAccessories therefor with two or more jaws the jaws being separable from each other
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 2/00 - Hair-curling or hair-waving appliances
A45D 20/50 - Hair-drying combs or hair-drying brushes, with internal heating means and provision for an air stream
An oral inspection system is described. The oral inspection system comprises an oral probe device (10) for insertion into a user's mouth, the oral probe device comprising an image sensor (18), and a light source (20) for illuminating an area imaged by the image sensor. The oral inspection system further comprises a controller (24) configured to determine if the oral probe device is in the user's mouth; and control a brightness of the light source as a function of the determination.
A61B 1/00 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor
A61B 1/05 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor combined with photographic or television appliances characterised by the image sensor, e.g. camera, being in the distal end portion
A61B 1/06 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor with illuminating arrangements
A61B 1/24 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor for the mouth, i.e. stomatoscopes, e.g. with tongue depressorsInstruments for opening or keeping open the mouth
Disclosed is a plasma-generating air treatment device, and an air purifier comprising the plasma-generating air treatment device. The plasma-generating air treatment device comprises an inner electrode arrangement including an electrically conductive support and a plurality of electrically conductive bristles, each bristle extending from the support and arranged such that the plurality of bristles forms a helical shape around the support; and, an outer electrode enclosing the inner electrode arrangement, the outer electrode defining an air inlet, an air outlet, and an airflow path between the air inlet and the air outlet, wherein the inner electrode arrangement is positioned in the airflow path, and wherein the outer electrode is spaced apart from the plurality of bristles to generate plasma therebetween.
B01D 53/32 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by electrical effects other than those provided for in group
A61L 9/16 - Disinfection, sterilisation or deodorisation of air using physical phenomena
A vacuum cleaner, for instance a handheld vacuum cleaner, includes a non-cyclonic separation system and a cyclonic separation system. The cyclonic separation system is located vertically above the non-cyclonic separation system. A suction motor is located vertically above the cyclonic separation system. The vacuum cleaner further includes a chamber for collecting dirt separated by the non-cyclonic separation system, and a further chamber for collecting dirt separated by the cyclonic separation system. One of the chambers may surround the other chamber, and/or one of the chambers may be located within or alongside the other chamber. The cyclonic separation system may is located downstream of the non-cyclonic separation system. One or more filters are located downstream of the cyclonic separation system, and upstream and/or downstream of the suction motor.
A separation system for a vacuum cleaning appliance is provided and includes a vacuum generator, an outlet chamber, an air permeable filter arrangement, and an air inlet pipe. The outlet chamber extends in a first direction and defines an air outlet. Air is drawn through the outlet chamber in the first direction by the vacuum generator, in use, towards the air outlet. The air permeable filter arrangement separates the outlet chamber from a dirt collection chamber. The air inlet pipe extends through a portion of the outlet chamber and includes a throat portion defining a discharge opening into the dirt collection chamber. The throat portion extends in a second direction transverse to the first direction. The throat portion of the air inlet pipe defines a streamlined outer profile in respect of the first direction of air flow through the outlet chamber to the air outlet.
B01D 46/16 - Particle separators, e.g. dust precipitators, using filter plates, sheets or pads having plane surfaces arranged on non-filtering conveyors
B01D 46/52 - Particle separators, e.g. dust precipitators, using filters embodying folded material
A vacuum cleaner comprising a separation system, a suction motor for generating an airflow through the separation system, a motor housing, housing the suction motor, and a battery assembly for powering the suction motor, wherein the battery assembly is releasably connected to the motor housing such that a first portion of the battery assembly is located within the motor housing.
A wand for a vacuum cleaner is described. The wand comprises a first end connectable to a main unit of the vacuum cleaner, a second end connectable to a cleanerhead of the vacuum cleaner, the first end opposite to the second end. The wand further comprises a connection release mechanism for releasing a connection between the wand and the cleanerhead, the connection release mechanism comprises a user actuable portion located at or near the first end of the wand, and a connection breaking member located at the second end of the wand, wherein actuation of the user actuable portion in a first direction causes movement of the connection breaking member in a second direction different to the first direction.
A dock for a vacuum cleaner comprising a cleaner head, the cleaner head comprising a main housing and a neck portion extending from the main housing; the dock comprising: a first abutment portion configured to, when the cleaner head is located in the dock, abut the main housing of the cleaner head, and a second abutment portion configured to, when the cleaner head is located in the dock, abut the neck portion of the cleaner head.
A rotor assembly for a brushless permanent magnet motor includes a shaft having a first portion having a first diameter, a second portion having a second diameter, and a third portion having a third diameter. The rotor assembly includes a first bearing assembly mounted to the first portion of the shaft, a permanent magnet mounted to the second portion of the shaft, and a second bearing assembly mounted to the third portion of the shaft. The second portion is located intermediate the first portion and the third portion, the second diameter is less than the first diameter, and the third diameter is less than the first and second diameters.
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
A45D 20/10 - Hand-held drying devices, e.g. air douches
A47L 5/28 - Suction cleaners with handles and nozzles fixed on the casings, e.g. wheeled suction cleaners with steering handle
H02K 15/035 - Processes or apparatus specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining or repairing of dynamo-electric machines of stator or rotor bodies having permanent magnets on the rotor
21 - HouseHold or kitchen utensils, containers and materials; glassware; porcelain; earthenware
Goods & Services
Floor brushes; Dusting brushes; Hair brushes; Brooms; Mops; Electrically-heated hair brushes; Combs; Large-toothed combs for the hair; Electric combs; Toothbrushes; Electric toothbrushes; Heads for electric toothbrushes; Water flossers; Floss for dental purposes; Brushes; electric brushes, except parts of machines; electric hair brushes; electric rotary hair brushes; electric hot styling brushes; cases, boxes, bags, and stands specially adapted for all the aforesaid goods; parts, fittings and accessories for the aforesaid goods
21 - HouseHold or kitchen utensils, containers and materials; glassware; porcelain; earthenware
Goods & Services
Floor brushes; Dusting brushes; Hair brushes; Brooms; Mops; Electrically-heated hair brushes; Combs; Large-toothed combs for the hair; Electric combs; Toothbrushes; Electric toothbrushes; Heads for electric toothbrushes; Water flossers; Floss for dental purposes; Brushes; electric brushes, except parts of machines; electric hair brushes; electric rotary hair brushes; electric hot styling brushes; cases, boxes, bags, and stands specially adapted for all the aforesaid goods; parts, fittings and accessories for the aforesaid goods
21 - HouseHold or kitchen utensils, containers and materials; glassware; porcelain; earthenware
Goods & Services
Floor brushes; Dusting brushes; Hair brushes; Brooms; Mops; Electrically-heated hair brushes; Combs; Large-toothed combs for the hair; Electric combs; Toothbrushes; Electric toothbrushes; Heads for electric toothbrushes; Water flossers; Floss for dental purposes; Brushes; electric brushes, except parts of machines; electric hair brushes; electric rotary hair brushes; electric hot styling brushes; cases, boxes, bags, and stands specially adapted for all the aforesaid goods; parts, fittings and accessories for the aforesaid goods
21 - HouseHold or kitchen utensils, containers and materials; glassware; porcelain; earthenware
Goods & Services
(1) Brushes; floor brushes; dusting brushes; hair brushes; brooms; mops; electric brushes, except parts of machines; electric hair brushes; electric rotary hair brushes; electric hot styling brushes; electric heated hair brushes; combs; large-toothed combs; electric combs; toothbrushes; electric toothbrushes; heads for electric toothbrushes; water flossers; floss for dental purposes; cases, boxes, bags, and stands specially adapted for all the aforesaid goods; parts, fittings and accessories for the aforesaid goods;
21 - HouseHold or kitchen utensils, containers and materials; glassware; porcelain; earthenware
Goods & Services
(1) Brushes; floor brushes; dusting brushes; hair brushes; brooms; mops; electric brushes, except parts of machines; electric hair brushes; electric rotary hair brushes; electric hot styling brushes; electric heated hair brushes; combs; large-toothed combs; electric combs; toothbrushes; electric toothbrushes; heads for electric toothbrushes; water flossers; floss for dental purposes; cases, boxes, bags, and stands specially adapted for all the aforesaid goods; parts, fittings and accessories for the aforesaid goods;
21 - HouseHold or kitchen utensils, containers and materials; glassware; porcelain; earthenware
Goods & Services
(1) Hair brushes, parts and fittings therefor, and cases, boxes and bags specifically adapted for holding all the aforesaid goods; electric hair brushes, parts and fittings therefor, and cases, boxes and bags specifically adapted for holding all the aforesaid goods; electric rotating hair brushes, parts and fittings therefor, and cases, boxes and bags specifically adapted for holding all the aforesaid goods; electric heated hair brushes, parts and fittings therefor, and cases, boxes and bags specifically adapted for holding all the aforesaid goods; hot air hair brushes, parts and fittings therefor, and cases, boxes and bags specifically adapted for holding all the aforesaid goods; electric toothbrushes, parts and fittings therefor, and cases, boxes and bags specifically adapted for holding all the aforesaid goods; hair combs, parts and fittings therefor, and cases, boxes and bags specifically adapted for holding all the aforesaid goods ; large¬ toothed combs for the hair, parts and fittings therefor, and cases, boxes and bags specifically adapted for holding all the aforesaid goods; electric combs, parts and fittings therefor, and cases, boxes and bags specifically adapted for holding all the aforesaid goods; interchangeable styling attachment brushes, for attachment to electric styling irons parts and fittings therefor, and cases, boxes and bags specifically adapted for holding all the aforesaid goods;
21 - HouseHold or kitchen utensils, containers and materials; glassware; porcelain; earthenware
Goods & Services
Floor brushes; Dusting brushes; Hair brushes; Brooms; Mops; Electrically-heated hair brushes; Combs; Large-toothed combs for the hair; Electric combs; Tooth brushes; Electric tooth brushes; Heads for electric toothbrushes; Water flossers; Floss for dental purposes; Brushes; electric brushes, except parts of machines; electric hair brushes; electric rotary hair brushes; electric hot styling brushes; cases, boxes, bags, and stands specially adapted for all the aforesaid goods; parts, fittings and accessories for the aforesaid goods
21 - HouseHold or kitchen utensils, containers and materials; glassware; porcelain; earthenware
Goods & Services
(1) Brushes; floor brushes; dusting brushes; hair brushes; brooms; mops; electric brushes, except parts of machines; electric hair brushes; electric rotary hair brushes; electric hot styling brushes; electric heated hair brushes; combs; large-toothed combs; electric combs; toothbrushes; electric toothbrushes; heads for electric toothbrushes; water flossers; floss for dental purposes; cases, boxes, bags, and stands specially adapted for all the aforesaid goods; parts, fittings and accessories for the aforesaid goods;
21 - HouseHold or kitchen utensils, containers and materials; glassware; porcelain; earthenware
Goods & Services
(1) Brushes; floor brushes; dusting brushes; hair brushes; brooms; mops; electric brushes, except parts of machines; electric hair brushes; electric rotary hair brushes; electric hot styling brushes; electric heated hair brushes; combs; large-toothed combs; electric combs; toothbrushes; electric toothbrushes; heads for electric toothbrushes; water flossers; floss for dental purposes; cases, boxes, bags, and stands specially adapted for all the aforesaid goods; parts, fittings and accessories for the aforesaid goods;
21 - HouseHold or kitchen utensils, containers and materials; glassware; porcelain; earthenware
Goods & Services
(1) Brushes; floor brushes; dusting brushes; hair brushes; brooms; mops; electric brushes, except parts of machines; electric hair brushes; electric rotary hair brushes; electric hot styling brushes; electric heated hair brushes; combs; large-toothed combs; electric combs; toothbrushes; electric toothbrushes; heads for electric toothbrushes; water flossers; floss for dental purposes; cases, boxes, bags, and stands specially adapted for all the aforesaid goods; parts, fittings and accessories for the aforesaid goods;
21 - HouseHold or kitchen utensils, containers and materials; glassware; porcelain; earthenware
Goods & Services
Hair brushes; Electrically-heated hair brushes; Hot air hair brushes; Combs; Large-toothed combs for the hair; Electric combs; Electric toothbrushes; electric hair brushes; electric rotating hair brushes; component parts and fittings for the aforesaid goods
21 - HouseHold or kitchen utensils, containers and materials; glassware; porcelain; earthenware
Goods & Services
Floor brushes; Dusting brushes; Hair brushes; Brooms; Mops; Electrically-heated hair brushes; Combs; Large-toothed combs for the hair; Electric combs; Toothbrushes; Electric toothbrushes; Heads for electric toothbrushes; Water flossers; Floss for dental purposes; Brushes; Electric brushes, except parts of machines; Electric hair brushes; Electric rotary hair brushes; Electric hot styling brushes; Cases, boxes, bags, and stands specially adapted for all the aforesaid goods; Parts, fittings and accessories for the aforesaid goods
Disclosed is a hair care appliance for styling a user's hair. The hair care appliance has a main body housing, a drive motor, and an airflow generator. A sensor arrangement can sense a hair parameter of a user's hair and an ambient parameter of an ambient operating environment. The hair care appliance has an attachment that can be attached to, and removed from, the main body; it has an air inlet for receiving airflow from the airflow generator, an air outlet for emitting the airflow, and a movable member releasably connected to the drive motor. A controller can control the drive motor to move the movable member between a first configuration for interacting with a user's hair and a second, different, configuration for interacting with a user's hair, in response to the one or more of the hair parameter and the ambient parameter.
An attachment for a hair styling device is provided and includes an elongate body. The elongate body may include a fluid inlet, a fluid outlet, and a fluid flow path extending between the fluid inlet and outlet, and at least two elongate plates extending in a direction along a longitudinal axis of the elongate body. The at least two elongate plates may be mounted on a sub assembly of the elongate body such that each of the elongate plates forms an elongate slot between itself and the sub assembly. Each elongate slot may define a component of the fluid outlet and a plurality of vanes for directing fluid in the fluid flow path. The plurality of vanes are positioned along each elongate slot. A majority of the plurality of vanes are angled relative to the longitudinal axis of the elongate body to direct fluid towards an end of the attachment.
A45D 20/12 - Details thereof or accessories therefor, e.g. nozzles, stands
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 44/00 - Other cosmetic or toiletry articles, e.g. for hairdressers' rooms
A cleaner head for a vacuum cleaner comprises a housing, at least two rotatable brush bars, and a hair diverter. The housing defines a suction chamber comprising an outlet. The brush bars have an outer surface and are at least partly arranged inside the housing. The brush bars comprise a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal ends of the two brush bars face each other such that an outlet-facing clearance is formed therebetween. The hair diverter is situated in between the clearance and the outlet and is in direct contact with the outer surface of both brush bars. A width of the hair diverter spans more than a full width of the clearance.
A stator assembly for a brushless permanent magnet motor includes a first, second and third stator core assembly. Each of the first, second and third stator core assemblies include a stator core segment and a coil wound about the stator core segment. Each stator core segment spans an arc length of around 120 degrees. Each coil is wound about the respective stator core segment such that the coil overlies radially inner and radially outer surfaces of the stator core segment. The coils are connected such that the stator assembly comprises a three-phase stator assembly.
Disclosed is a haircare appliance which includes an airflow generator for generating an airflow and an air outlet for emitting the airflow from the haircare appliance. The hair care appliance includes a sensor that can sense a position and/or an orientation of an external accessory relative to the haircare appliance. A control mechanism can be used to control a parameter of the airflow at the air outlet based on the position and/or the orientation of the external accessory.
A stator assembly for a brushless permanent magnet motor includes a stator core, a plurality of coils wound around the stator core, and a plurality of termination connections to which the plurality of coils are connected. A first subset of the plurality of termination connections are located at a first end of the stator assembly, and a second subset of the plurality of termination connections, different to the first subset of the plurality of termination connections, are located at a second end of the stator assembly opposite to the first end of the stator assembly.
Provided is a microplasma catalytic reactor for treatment of ambient air by decomposition of VOCs in the ambient air. The reactor includes a first electrode member comprising an electrically conducting core and a dielectric coating, and a second electrode member disposed with respect to the first electrode member so as to generate a plasma between the first and second electrode members on the application of a plasma generation voltage between the first and second electrode members such that VOCs in the ambient air in the reactor are decomposed to form VOC decomposition products, and plasma by-products are formed. The dielectric coating further includes a catalyst that catalyses the decomposition of one or more of the VOCs, the VOC decomposition products, and plasma by-products.
B01D 53/32 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by electrical effects other than those provided for in group
B01J 19/00 - Chemical, physical or physico-chemical processes in generalTheir relevant apparatus
B01J 19/08 - Processes employing the direct application of electric or wave energy, or particle radiationApparatus therefor
A tab assembly for an electrochemical cell is provided. The tab assembly comprises a first tab for connection to a first electrode of the electrochemical cell; a second tab for connection to a second electrode of the electrochemical cell; and an insulator sheet. The first tab and the second tab are stacked together. The insulator sheet is interposed between the first tab and second tab to isolate the first tab from the second tab. An electrochemical cell with an electrode stack and foils suitable for connection to the tab assembly is also provided. A method of manufacturing said electrochemical cell, and a battery comprising a plurality of said electrochemical cells is also provided.
H01M 50/533 - Electrode connections inside a battery casing characterised by the shape of the leads or tabs
H01M 50/534 - Electrode connections inside a battery casing characterised by the material of the leads or tabs
H01M 50/536 - Electrode connections inside a battery casing characterised by the method of fixing the leads to the electrodes, e.g. by welding
H01M 50/538 - Connection of several leads or tabs of wound or folded electrode stacks
H01M 50/54 - Connection of several leads or tabs of plate-like electrode stacks, e.g. electrode pole straps or bridges
H01M 50/55 - Terminals characterised by the disposition of the terminals on the cells on the same side of the cell
H01M 50/586 - Means for preventing undesired use or discharge for preventing incorrect connections inside or outside the batteries inside the batteries, e.g. incorrect connections of electrodes
Vacuum cleaners; Electric machines and apparatus for carpet shampooing; Floor polishers; Steam cleaning machines; Hand-held vacuum cleaners; Cordless vacuum cleaners; Dust filters for vacuum cleaners; Robotic vacuum cleaners; Cyclone separators; Dust separators; Motors other than for land vehicles; Electric motors for machines; Floor cleaning apparatus and machines, namely, floor cleaning machines, wet floor cleaning machines, wet vacuum cleaners, floor washing machines, and floor washers; hard floor cleaning machines; dry cleaning machines for floors and carpets; floor cleaning machines for applying cleaning preparations to floors and carpets; stick vacuum cleaners; wet-and-dry cleaning machines for floors and carpets; floor tools for vacuum cleaners, namely, vacuum cleaner heads and brushes; accessories and attachments for 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; bin emptying stations for vacuum cleaners; separation apparatus for use in vacuum cleaners, namely, dust separators and cyclone separators; apparatus for separating particles from an airflow for removing dust and debris from the airflow in vacuum cleaners; electric motors for use in domestic appliances; electric motors for use in vacuum cleaners; switched-reluctance motors, not for land vehicle use; component parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods
Electric machines and apparatus for carpet shampooing; Floor polishers; Vacuum cleaners; Steam cleaning machines; Hand-held vacuum cleaners; Cordless vacuum cleaners; Dust filters for vacuum cleaners; Cyclone separators; Dust separators; Motors other than for land vehicles; Electric motors for machines; Robotic vacuum cleaners; Floor cleaning apparatus and machines, namely, floor cleaning machines, wet floor cleaning machines, wet vacuum cleaners, floor washing machines, and floor washers; hard floor cleaning machines; dry cleaning machines for floors and carpets; floor cleaning machines for applying cleaning preparations to floors and carpets; stick vacuum cleaners; wet-and-dry cleaning machines for floors and carpets; floor tools for vacuum cleaners, namely, vacuum cleaner heads and brushes; accessories and attachments for 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; bin emptying stations for vacuum cleaners; separation apparatus for use in vacuum cleaners, namely, dust separators and cyclone separators; apparatus for separating particles from an airflow for removing dust and debris from the airflow in vacuum cleaners; electric motors for use in domestic appliances; electric motors for use in vacuum cleaners; switched-reluctance motors, not for land vehicle use; component parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods
Vacuum cleaners; Electric machines and apparatus for carpet shampooing; Floor polishers; Steam cleaning machines; Hand-held vacuum cleaners; Cordless vacuum cleaners; Robotic vacuum cleaners; Dust filters for vacuum cleaners; Cyclone separators; Dust separators; Electric motors for machines; Motors other than for land vehicles; Floor cleaning apparatus and machines, namely, floor cleaning machines, wet floor cleaning machines, wet vacuum cleaners, floor washing machines, and floor washers; hard floor cleaning machines; dry cleaning machines for floors and carpets; floor cleaning machines for applying cleaning preparations to floors and carpets; stick vacuum cleaners; wet-and-dry cleaning machines for floors and carpets; floor tools for vacuum cleaners, namely, vacuum cleaner heads and brushes; accessories and attachments for 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; bin emptying stations for vacuum cleaners; separation apparatus for use in vacuum cleaners, namely, dust separators and cyclone separators; apparatus for separating particles from an airflow for removing dust and debris from the airflow in vacuum cleaners; electric motors for use in domestic appliances; electric motors for use in vacuum cleaners; switched-reluctance motors, not for land vehicle use; component parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods
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IMPROVEMENTS IN AND RELATING TO HAIRCARE APPLIANCES
A haircare appliance includes a body for engaging hair in use. A sensor arrangement can output a signal that indicates the presence of hair having an amount of water at a region of the body. A control unit can be used to determine a measure indicative of the amount of water based on temporal changes in the signal.
A45D 44/00 - Other cosmetic or toiletry articles, e.g. for hairdressers' rooms
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 20/12 - Details thereof or accessories therefor, e.g. nozzles, stands
An air treatment apparatus includes an air flow generator that generates an air flow, a moisture source that introduces water vapour into the air flow, a body that in use surrounds both air flow generator and the moisture source, and a water supply system that provides water to the moisture source. A water tank assembly is separable from the body. The water tank assembly includes a water tank, a water supply pipe arranged to convey water from water tank, and an ultraviolet light source arranged to irradiate the water passing through the water supply pipe, and a water pump for pumping water from the water tank. A removable tank cap fits over a tank opening. The ultraviolet light source and the water supply pipe are provided on the removable tank cap. A pump housing containing the water pump is integrally formed with a portion of the removable tank cap.
F24F 6/04 - Air-humidification by evaporation of water in the air using stationary unheated wet elements
C02F 1/32 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by irradiation with ultraviolet light
D02G 3/44 - Yarns or threads characterised by the purpose for which they are designed
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
(1) Hair styling apparatus, namely, electric irons for styling hair, parts and fittings therefor, and cases, boxes and bags specifically adapted for holding all the aforesaid goods; electrical appliances for styling hair, namely, electric hand-held hair styling irons, parts and fittings therefor, and cases, boxes and bags specifically adapted for holding all the aforesaid goods; apparatus and devices for curling hair, namely, non-electric hair curling irons, parts and fittings therefor, and cases, boxes and bags specifically adapted for holding all the aforesaid goods; electric hair curling irons, parts and fittings therefor, and cases, boxes and bags specifically adapted for holding all the aforesaid goods; electric hair straightening irons, parts and fittings therefor, and cases, boxes and bags specifically adapted for holding all the aforesaid goods; electric hair crimpers, parts and fittings therefor, and cases, boxes and bags specifically adapted for holding all the aforesaid goods; electric apparatus for hair cutting, namely hair cutting equipment, parts and fittings therefor, and cases, boxes and bags specifically adapted for holding all the aforesaid goods; electric apparatus for hair trimming namely, hair trimmers, parts and fittings therefor, and cases, boxes and bags specifically adapted for holding all the aforesaid goods; hair clippers, parts and fittings therefor, and cases, boxes and bags specifically adapted for holding all the aforesaid goods; electric hair clippers, parts and fittings therefor, and cases, boxes and bags specifically adapted for holding all the aforesaid goods; hand tools for hair, parts and fittings therefor, and cases, boxes and bags specifically adapted for holding all the aforesaid goods; heated electric hair curling irons, parts and fittings therefor, and cases, boxes and bags specifically adapted for holding all the aforesaid goods; hand tools for curling, cutting, crimping, straightening, styling, trimming or waving hair, parts and fittings therefor, and cases, boxes and bags specifically adapted for holding all the aforesaid goods; electric hair tongs, parts and fittings therefor, and cases, boxes and bags specifically adapted for holding all the aforesaid goods; electric irons for styling hair and interchangeable styling attachment hair curling and waving barrels, and dryer nozzles for attachment to electric styling irons, parts and fittings therefor, and cases, boxes and bags specifically adapted for holding all the aforesaid goods; interchangeable styling attachments for electric hair brushes, namely, barrels for curling and waving hair, dryer nozzles for electric hair brushes, parts and fittings therefor, and cases, boxes and bags specifically adapted for holding all the aforesaid goods
Electric irons for styling hair; Curling irons; Curling tongs; Flat irons for hair; Electric hair curling irons; Electric hair straightening irons; Electric hair crimper; Electric hair cutters; Electric hair trimmers; Electrical appliances for styling hair, namely, electric hand-held hair styling irons; Electrical appliances for curling hair, namely, electric hand-held hair curling irons; Electric hair curlers in the nature of hand implements; Hair styling attachments designed for use with all the aforesaid goods; Cases, boxes and bags specially adapted for all for the aforesaid goods; Parts, fittings and accessories all for the aforesaid goods
(1) Hair styling apparatus, namely, electric irons for styling hair, parts and fittings therefor, and cases, boxes and bags specifically adapted for holding all the aforesaid goods; electrical appliances for styling hair, namely, electric hand-held hair styling irons, parts and fittings therefor, and cases, boxes and bags specifically adapted for holding all the aforesaid goods; apparatus and devices for curling hair, namely, non-electric hair curling irons, parts and fittings therefor, and cases, boxes and bags specifically adapted for holding all the aforesaid goods; electric hair curling irons, parts and fittings therefor, and cases, boxes and bags specifically adapted for holding all the aforesaid goods; electric hair straightening irons, parts and fittings therefor, and cases, boxes and bags specifically adapted for holding all the aforesaid goods; electric hair crimpers, parts and fittings therefor, and cases, boxes and bags specifically adapted for holding all the aforesaid goods; electric apparatus for hair cutting, namely hair cutting equipment, parts and fittings therefor, and cases, boxes and bags specifically adapted for holding all the aforesaid goods; electric apparatus for hair trimming namely, hair trimmers, parts and fittings therefor, and cases, boxes and bags specifically adapted for holding all the aforesaid goods; hair clippers, parts and fittings therefor, and cases, boxes and bags specifically adapted for holding all the aforesaid goods; electric hair clippers, parts and fittings therefor, and cases, boxes and bags specifically adapted for holding all the aforesaid goods; hand tools for hair, parts and fittings therefor, and cases, boxes and bags specifically adapted for holding all the aforesaid goods; heated electric hair curling irons, parts and fittings therefor, and cases, boxes and bags specifically adapted for holding all the aforesaid goods; hand tools for curling, cutting, crimping, straightening, styling, trimming or waving hair, parts and fittings therefor, and cases, boxes and bags specifically adapted for holding all the aforesaid goods; electric hair tongs, parts and fittings therefor, and cases, boxes and bags specifically adapted for holding all the aforesaid goods; electric irons for styling hair and interchangeable styling attachment hair curling and waving barrels, and dryer nozzles for attachment to electric styling irons, parts and fittings therefor, and cases, boxes and bags specifically adapted for holding all the aforesaid goods; interchangeable styling attachments for electric hair brushes, namely, barrels for curling and waving hair, dryer nozzles for electric hair brushes, parts and fittings therefor, and cases, boxes and bags specifically adapted for holding all the aforesaid goods
Vacuum cleaners; Electric machines and apparatus for carpet shampooing; Floor polishers; Steam cleaning machines; Hand-held vacuum cleaners; Cordless vacuum cleaners; Robotic vacuum cleaners; Dust filters for vacuum cleaners; Cyclone separators; Dust separators; Motors other than for land vehicles; Electric motors for machines; Floor cleaning apparatus and machines, namely, floor cleaning machines, wet floor cleaning machines, wet vacuum cleaners, floor washing machines, and floor washers; hard floor cleaning machines; dry cleaning machines for floors and carpets; floor cleaning machines for applying cleaning preparations to floors and carpets; stick vacuum cleaners; wet-and-dry cleaning machines for floors and carpets; floor tools for vacuum cleaners, namely, vacuum cleaner heads and brushes; accessories and attachments for 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; bin emptying stations for vacuum cleaners; separation apparatus for use in vacuum cleaners, namely, dust separators and cyclone separators; apparatus for separating particles from an airflow for removing dust and debris from the airflow in vacuum cleaners; electric motors for use in domestic appliances; electric motors for use in vacuum cleaners; switched-reluctance motors, not for land vehicle use; component parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods
Vacuum cleaners; Electric machines and apparatus for carpet shampooing; Floor polishers; Steam cleaning machines; Hand-held vacuum cleaners; Cordless vacuum cleaners; Robotic vacuum cleaners; Cyclone separators; Dust filters for vacuum cleaners; Dust separators; Motors other than for land vehicles; Electric motors for machines; Floor cleaning apparatus and machines, namely, floor cleaning machines, wet floor cleaning machines, wet vacuum cleaners, floor washing machines, and floor washers; hard floor cleaning machines; dry cleaning machines for floors and carpets; floor cleaning machines for applying cleaning preparations to floors and carpets; stick vacuum cleaners; wet-and-dry cleaning machines for floors and carpets; floor tools for vacuum cleaners, namely, vacuum cleaner heads and brushes; accessories and attachments for 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; bin emptying stations for vacuum cleaners; separation apparatus for use in vacuum cleaners, namely, dust separators and cyclone separators; apparatus for separating particles from an airflow for removing dust and debris from the airflow in vacuum cleaners; electric motors for use in domestic appliances; electric motors for use in vacuum cleaners; switched-reluctance motors, not for land vehicle use; component parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods
An electrolyte composition that includes a solvent component, the solvent including ethyl acetate and a lithium salt component including one or more lithium salts, and where the concentration of the lithium salt component in the electrolyte composition is greater than 1.0 mol·dm−3 but less than 3.0 mol·dm−3. The electrolyte composition is as useful as an electrolyte in an alkali metal secondary cell, for example a lithium-ion cell or lithium metal cell.
A cathode material for a battery, wherein the cathode material has an anti-fluorite crystal structure and belongs to a family represented by the formula Li5Fe(1-x)AlxO4, wherein x is greater than zero and less than or equal to one.
H01M 4/02 - Electrodes composed of, or comprising, active material
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
Provided is an apparatus for treating a cleaning member for cleaning a surface. The apparatus includes a first electrode provided at least partially within the cleaning member and a power source electrically connected to the first electrode for generating an electric field at the first electrode for generating a plasma at the cleaning member.
B08B 7/00 - Cleaning by methods not provided for in a single other subclass or a single group in this subclass
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
B01D 47/02 - Separating dispersed particles from gases, air or vapours by liquid as separating agent by passing the gas or air or vapour over or through a liquid bath
B01D 53/02 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by adsorption, e.g. preparative gas chromatography
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; separation apparatus for use in vacuum cleaners and other cleaning apparatus; dust separators; motors (other than for land vehicles); electric motors for use in domestic appliances; switched-reluctance motors; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods.
Electric machines and apparatus for carpet shampooing; Floor polishers; Steam cleaning machines; Hand-held vacuum cleaners; Cordless vacuum cleaners; Robotic vacuum cleaners; Cyclone separators; Dust separators; Motors other than for land vehicles; Electric motors for machines; Floor cleaning apparatus and machines, namely, floor cleaning machines, wet floor cleaning machines, wet vacuum cleaners, floor washing machines, and floor washers; vacuum cleaners; hard floor cleaning machines; dry cleaning machines for floors and carpets; floor cleaning machines for applying cleaning preparations to floors and carpets; stick vacuum cleaners; wet-and-dry cleaning machines for floors and carpets; floor tools for vacuum cleaners, namely, vacuum cleaner heads and brushes; accessories and attachments for 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; bin emptying stations for vacuum cleaners; filter for vacuum cleaners; separation apparatus for use in vacuum cleaners, namely, dust separators and cyclone separators; apparatus for separating particles from an airflow for removing dust and debris from the airflow in vacuum cleaners; electric motors for use in domestic appliances; electric motors for use in vacuum cleaners; switched-reluctance motors, not for land vehicle use; component parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods
Disclosed is an electrode-electrolyte laminate and a method of manufacturing an electrode-electrolyte laminate, for use in a lithium-metal cell. The method includes depositing a ceramic electrolyte layer onto a first surface of a polymer separator, and depositing a layer of lithium metal onto an exposed surface of the ceramic electrolyte layer. The electrode-electrolyte laminate prepared by the method is useful in the manufacture of an electrochemical cell.
H01M 50/451 - Separators, membranes or diaphragms characterised by the material having a layered structure comprising layers of only organic material and layers containing inorganic material
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METHOD FOR DETERMINING AN INITIAL FILTER-LOADING VALUE OF AN AIR-MOVING DEVICE
A method for determining an initial filter-loading value of an air-moving device that includes imposing a pre-determined inlet restriction value on the device. The method also includes operating the device while the device is arranged to have the pre-determined inlet restriction value and during operating, and performing a measurement process to determine a first value of an operating parameter of the device. The first value of the operating parameter depends on a degree of filter loading of an installed filter. The method further includes performing a determination process to determine the initial filter-loading value based on a first pre-determined relationship between values of the operating parameter and a set of filter-loading values.
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.
21 - HouseHold or kitchen utensils, containers and materials; glassware; porcelain; earthenware
Goods & Services
Brushes; floor brushes; dusting brushes; hair brushes;
brooms; mops; electric brushes, except parts of machines;
electric hair brushes; electric rotary hair brushes;
electric hot styling brushes; electric heated hair brushes;
combs; large-toothed combs; electric combs; electric
toothbrushes; heads for electric toothbrushes; floss for
dental purposes; cases, boxes, bags, and stands specially
adapted for all the aforesaid goods; parts, fittings and
accessories for the aforesaid goods.
An AC-to-AC converter includes input terminals, pairs of output terminals, a plurality of bridge arms, and a control unit. The bridge arms are connected in parallel to the input terminals and comprise a respective bridge arm for each pair of output terminals and a common bridge arm. Each bridge arm comprises a pair of switches and a node between the switches. Each pair of output terminals comprises a first output terminal connected to the node of the respective bridge arm, and a second output terminal connected to the node of the common bridge arm. The switches have a plurality of configurations for selectively connecting the output terminals to the input terminals in one of a plurality of arrangements. The control unit is operable to control the switches to apply an alternating output voltage to the output terminals. Over each half-cycle of the input voltage, the switches transition between different configurations.
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 1/088 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters for the simultaneous control of series or parallel connected semiconductor devices
H02M 1/12 - Arrangements for reducing harmonics from AC input or output
An appliance that includes a main unit to which one of a plurality of attachments is attachable. The appliance also include an emitter, an optical sensor, and a control module. The emitter is able to emit optical radiation towards one of multiple attachments when attached to the main unit. The optical sensor is able to receive reflected optical radiation from one of multiple attachments when attached to the main unit. The control module is able to determine which of the attachments is attached to the main unit based on data output by the optical sensor.
Provided is a separation system for a vacuum cleaner. The separation system includes a first cyclonic separator having a first inlet, and a second cyclonic separator having a second inlet. The second cyclonic separator is arranged in parallel with the first cyclonic separator. The separation system also includes a movable member movable between a first position in which the movable member permits airflow through the first and second inlets, and a second position in which the movable member permits airflow through the first inlet and inhibits airflow through the second inlet.
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.
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.
An electric motor comprising a rotor having a rotational axis and a radial axis perpendicular to the rotational axis and a c-shaped stator core. The stator core comprises a back, a first arm and a second arm. Each of the first arm and the second arm extend from the back and comprising a pole face. The pole face of the first arm is spaced from the pole face of the second arm to define a slot opening. The stator core is mounted relative to the rotor such that an inner side of the back faces the rotor. The radial axis extends through the centre point of the slot opening and through the inner side. The inner side of the back is asymmetric with respect to the radial axis.
A haircare device is described. The haircare device comprises a main body having a fluid inlet for receiving fluid flow and a plurality of projections which extend from the main body and are arranged about an axis that extends from the main body. Each projection comprises a tip, a base proximal to the main body, and one or more projection fluid outlets located between the tip and the base. Each projection fluid outlet is in fluid communication with the fluid inlet of the main body. The projection fluid outlets are arranged to direct fluid flow around the axis.
The haircare device is provided that comprises a main body having a fluid inlet for receiving fluid flow and a plurality of main body fluid outlets. A plurality of projections are provided which extend from the main body, wherein each projection comprises one or more projection fluid outlets. Each projection fluid outlet is in fluid communication with the fluid inlet. The haircare device is configured to provide selective operation in a first mode in which fluid is discharged from the projection fluid outlets and the main body fluid outlets, and a second mode in which fluid is discharged from the projection fluid outlets and not from the main body fluid outlets.
A haircare appliance comprising first and second arms that are moveable towards one another to clamp a tress of hair therebetween. The first arm comprises a first clamping surface having a length and being flexible in a direction along the length so as to be moveable from a rest position to a flexed position when a tress of hair is clamped between the first and second arms. The haircare appliance also comprises a heater configured to heat hair in contact with the first clamping surface, and a support assembly configured to provide resistance to movement of the first clamping surface. The support assembly is configured such that when the first clamping surface is moved from the rest position to the flexed position: in a first portion of the movement, the first clamping surface moves according to a first spring rate; and in a second portion of the movement, the first clamping surface moves according to a second spring rate that is greater than the first spring rate.
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 2/00 - Hair-curling or hair-waving appliances
An air treatment apparatus (10) for treating air in a space. The air treatment apparatus comprises a primary airflow arrangement (15) comprising an air treatment device (16) arranged to treat an airflow in a primary airflow passage to generate a treated airflow, and a secondary airflow arrangement (29) comprising a sensor (22) arranged to sense a characteristic of an airflow in a secondary airflow passage. The apparatus also comprises an air mover (31) arranged to draw external air from the space into an inlet of the secondary airflow passage. The apparatus also comprises an airflow director (24) moveable between a diagnostic configuration in which the treated airflow is directed across the inlet of the secondary airflow passage so as to be drawn into the inlet by the air mover (31); and a baseline configuration in which the treated airflow is prevented from flowing across the inlet of the secondary airflow passage, such that the external air is drawn into the inlet of the secondary airflow passage by the air mover (31).
A cleaner head for a vacuum cleaner, the cleaner head having a rotatably mounted agitator and a drive assembly for driving the agitator is disclosed. The drive assembly comprises a main shaft having a rotation axis for transmitting torque to the agitator and a male coupler attached to the main shaft. The male coupler comprises a plurality of lobes, wherein at least one of the lobes comprises a curved contact surface. The drive assembly comprises a socket configured to receive the curved contact surface; wherein the central longitudinal axis of the agitator is at an oblique angle to the rotation axis of the main shaft. The curved contact surface of the male coupler and the socket are configured such that rotation of the main shaft is transmitted to the agitator to cause rotation of the agitator about the central longitudinal axis of the agitator.
A rotor assembly is described. The rotor assembly comprises a shaft having a first portion, a second portion, and a third portion. The second portion is located intermediate the first portion and the third portion. A magnet assembly, comprising a permanent magnet, is mounted to the first portion of the shaft. A bearing assembly, comprising a first bearing and a second bearing, is mounted to the second portion of the shaft. An impeller is mounted to the third portion of the shaft. The first portion of the shaft has a first diameter and the second portion of the shaft has a second diameter. The second diameter larger than the first diameter. An electric motor comprising the rotor assembly, and a domestic appliance comprising the electric motor are also described.
H02K 7/16 - Structural association with mechanical loads, e.g. with hand-held machine tools or fans for operation above the critical speed of vibration of the rotating parts
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
H02K 7/14 - Structural association with mechanical loads, e.g. with hand-held machine tools or fans
H02K 9/06 - Arrangements for cooling or ventilating by ambient air flowing through the machine having means for generating a flow of cooling medium with fans or impellers driven by the machine shaft
An electric motor comprising a frame comprising a plurality of diffuser vanes and a stator assembly comprising a plurality of winding portions. The stator assembly is positioned relative to the frame such that each of the plurality of winding portions is disposed at least partially between respective adjacent diffuser vanes of the plurality of diffuser vanes.
H02K 3/24 - Windings characterised by the conductor shape, form or construction, e.g. with bar conductors with channels or ducts for cooling medium between the conductors
H02K 5/20 - Casings or enclosures characterised by the shape, form or construction thereof with channels or ducts for flow of cooling medium
H02K 7/14 - Structural association with mechanical loads, e.g. with hand-held machine tools or fans
H02K 9/06 - Arrangements for cooling or ventilating by ambient air flowing through the machine having means for generating a flow of cooling medium with fans or impellers driven by the machine shaft
H02K 9/14 - Arrangements for cooling or ventilating wherein gaseous cooling medium circulates between the machine casing and a surrounding mantle
There is provided a suction unit comprising a frame, wherein an inner surface of the frame forms an axial stop that extends at least partially around an inner circumference of the frame such that at least a portion of the frame has a larger inner diameter and is radially thinner before the axial stop and has a smaller inner diameter and is radially thicker after the axial stop. A shroud is provided configured to at least partially cover an impeller when the impeller is assembled within the frame. The shroud is located within the frame relative to the position of the axial stop.
H02K 5/20 - Casings or enclosures characterised by the shape, form or construction thereof with channels or ducts for flow of cooling medium
H02K 7/14 - Structural association with mechanical loads, e.g. with hand-held machine tools or fans
H02K 9/06 - Arrangements for cooling or ventilating by ambient air flowing through the machine having means for generating a flow of cooling medium with fans or impellers driven by the machine shaft
H02K 9/14 - Arrangements for cooling or ventilating wherein gaseous cooling medium circulates between the machine casing and a surrounding mantle
A47L 5/22 - Structural features of suction cleaners with power-driven air-pumps or air-compressors, e.g. driven by motor vehicle engine vacuum with rotary fans
A haircare appliance includes an air inlet (86), a first air outlet (42) and a second air outlet (92), the first and second air outlets selectively fluidically connectable to the air inlet, one or more occlusions for selectively occluding the first air outlet and the second air outlet, and a selection mechanism (1000) for selecting which of the first and second air outlets is occluded by the one or more occlusions. The selection mechanism is located on a first side of the haircare appliance, and the first and second air outlets are located on a second side of the haircare appliance, the second side of the haircare appliance opposite to the first side of the haircare appliance.
