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20110236275 | STEAMING AND SANITIZING ACCESSORY - An accessory for a steam generating appliance includes a valve having one or more inlets for receiving one or both of steam and a sanitizing agent from the steam generating appliance. One or more forwardly-directed outlet ports and one or more downwardly-directed outlet ports are included. A first conduit provides fluid communication between the valve and the one or more forwardly-directed outlet ports. A second conduit provides fluid communication between the valve and the one or more downwardly-directed outlet ports. A valve controller selectively allows or denies the one or both of steam and a sanitizing agent to flow through the valve and conduits to the outlet ports in at least several modes. | 09-29-2011 |
20120042462 | ABSORBENT PAD FOR A STEAMING APPARATUS - In the exemplary embodiment, a steaming appliance in combination with an absorber is disclosed. The steaming appliance has an underside having a nozzle for dispensing steam. The absorber is disposed under the underside and includes a pad having an opening there-through. The absorber is attachable to the underside. The opening is shaped and disposed to avoid the nozzle, such that steam is dispensed without impacting and being absorbed the pad as it exits the nozzle. The pad comprises hydrophilic fibers and hydrogel-forming particles. The absorber also includes an envelope made of a porous fabric for enclosing the pad. The envelope also has a zippered opening through which the pad may be inserted into or removed from the envelope's hollow interior chamber. | 02-23-2012 |
20130025634 | CLEANING AND SANITIZING APPARATUS AND METHOD - In the exemplary embodiment, a steam-cleaning apparatus is described for sanitizing and cleaning a surface or object. The apparatus has a first reservoir for receiving water, a heater for heating the water within the first reservoir, a second reservoir for receiving a sanitizing agent, a mixing nozzle, a first actuator for enabling the heated water from the first reservoir through the mixing nozzle at the surface or object for cleaning the surface or object; and a second actuator for enabling the sanitizing agent from the second reservoir to the mixing nozzle for mixing the sanitizing agent with the heated water therein, and for enabling the mixed heated water and sanitizing agent at the surface or object for sanitizing the surface or object deeply into its finest fissures and pores. | 01-31-2013 |
20140075712 | PORTABLE VACUUMING APPARATUS - A hand-carried vacuuming apparatus is convertible between an enlarged dust chamber configuration and a compacted configuration. During the extended configuration the dust-collecting chamber has more dust-holding capacity than in the compacted configuration, and during the compacted configuration the hand-carried vacuum as a whole is more compact and portable than during the extended configuration. | 03-20-2014 |
20150033483 | HOT CLEANING SYSTEM FOR SURFACES - An apparatus for the hot and moist cleaning of floors is disclosed, having an elongate body including a handle at a proximal end thereof and a water reservoir; and a cleaning head flexibly disposed at a distal end of the elongate body and having a heating plate and a cleaning pad, wherein the heating plate forms a planar underside of the cleaning head and includes a heating element to heat the planar underside. The water reservoir is adapted to moisten the cleaning pad when the planar underside is above 85 C. The cleaning pad is removably attached against and in thermal communication with the planar underside such that the cleaning pad is moistened and heated to a temperature between 85 C and 100 C, inclusive. And the heating plate does not substantially heat water from the water reservoir prior to the moistening of the cleaning pad. | 02-05-2015 |
20150040333 | HOT CLEANING SYSTEM FOR SURFACES - This invention is a new system of surface hot cleaning comprising a handle with a handle grip provided with a lever, a water and/or detergent tank, a pump and a brush. The brush is provided with a swivel head hosting the water pipe and an electric cable for the power supply of a heating panel equipped with a heating element and a thermostat for temperature regulation. Said heating panel is in direct contact with the cleaning cloth and aims at warming up the cloth, which is moistened by the water flowing from the pump. The cloth acquires a high temperature ideal for cleaning and sanitising surfaces. Moreover, the system guarantees the fast drying of the floor after cleaning | 02-12-2015 |
20160100735 | HOT CLEANING SYSTEM FOR SURFACES - An apparatus for horizontal surface cleaning includes a cleaning head for engaging horizontal surfaces to be cleaned, a handle pivotally engaging the cleaning head for grasping during horizontal surface cleaning, and a tank affixed to the handle and pivotal therewith relative to the cleaning head. The tank is adapted to contain a surface cleaning liquid. The handle and tank have together an upright orientation during storage and a tilted orientation during horizontal surface cleaning The tank includes a valve that closes during the upright orientation to prevent the liquid from exiting the tank, and opens during the tilted orientation to allow the liquid to exit the tank. The tilted orientation is caused during horizontal surface cleaning | 04-14-2016 |
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20120311225 | DEVICE DRIVER-LEVEL APPROACH FOR UTILIZING A SINGLE SET OF INTERFACE INPUT DEVICES FOR MULTIPLE COMPUTING DEVICES - A method for switching interface device input between computing devices can begin with connecting a primary computing device to a secondary computing device using a physical connector cable using the appropriate communications port of each computing device. An interface input control program can be configured to establish a unique interface trigger that defines a user-selected series of inputs that switches the primary computing device between a first input state and a second input state. Input from the interface input devices of the primary computing device can be interpreted by a device driver. In the first input state, the input can be directed to the operating system of the primary computing device. In the second input state, the input can be redirected to the secondary computing device via the physical connector cable, which can be recognized as having originated from local interface input devices. | 12-06-2012 |
20130159793 | Preventing Distribution of a Failure - Mechanisms for preventing a distribution of a failure caused by a sequence of instructions in a distributed client server environment are provided. These mechanisms comprise executing the sequence of instructions on a first client, the instructions being provided by a management control server and being indicative of maintenance actions. These mechanisms may further comprise determining by the first client a failure caused by the sequence of instructions, and generating a warning message by the first client based on the determined failure. The warning message may comprise an indicator for the sequence of instructions. In addition, these mechanisms may comprise sending the warning message for informing a second client about the sequence of instructions causing the failure in order to prevent a distribution of the failure. | 06-20-2013 |
20150089642 | Detecting Phishing of a Matrix Barcode - A method and a system for detecting phishing of a matrix barcode is provided. The matrix barcode comprises colored and white squares in rows and columns. The method comprises scanning the matrix barcode row by row and column by column resulting in received squares, storing a corresponding white color level for each received white square, and comparing the white color levels of the received white squares couple-wise. | 03-26-2015 |
20150099535 | OBTAINING A GEOGRAPHICAL POSITION OF A MOBILE DEVICE - A method obtains a geographical position of a mobile device, which comprises a Bluetooth transceiver and a storage unit for storing an offline map. The mobile device establishes Bluetooth capability in order to enable a Bluetooth connection with the mobile device. The mobile device, via the Bluetooth connection, requests geographical coordinates using two bits of a Frequency Hopping Synchronization data packet of the Bluetooth protocol. The mobile device, via the Bluetooth connection, receives geographical coordinates, and maps the received geographical coordinates to the offline map in order to obtain the geographical position of the mobile device in the offline map. | 04-09-2015 |
20160085534 | COMPLEX COMPUTER ENVIRONMENT INSTALLATION - An install request including a hierarchy of a complex computer environment is received, wherein the hierarchy comprises a first component needed on the first computer and one or more other components needed in the complex computer environment. One or more other computers on which to install the one or mother components is determined. Responsive to determining the one or more other computer on which to install the one or more other components, installation of the one or more other components on the one or mother other computers is initiated. | 03-24-2016 |
20160085535 | COMPLEX COMPUTER ENVIRONMENT INSTALLATION - An install request including a hierarchy of a complex computer environment is received, wherein the hierarchy comprises a first component needed on the first computer and one or more other components needed in the complex computer environment. One or more other computers on which to install the one or mother components is determined. Responsive to determining the one or more other computer on which to install the one or more other components, installation of the one or more other components on the one or mother other computers is initiated. | 03-24-2016 |
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20130007427 | SELECTIVE KEY DISTINCTION AT SYSTEM STARTUP - A method of distinguishing at least one key of a key array. The method can include, via a processor, detecting initial startup of a processing system. The method further can include, during the initial startup, distinguishing at least a first key of the key array from other keys of the key array, wherein the first key is selectable to access a system startup menu or system function. | 01-03-2013 |
20160085564 | DYNAMIC MULTI-USER COMPUTER CONFIGURATION SETTINGS - In an approach for managing user profiles, a computer identifies a first user profile and one or more additional user profiles, wherein the first user profile is active on a computing device. The computer receives streaming data. The computer receives a trigger wherein the received trigger includes biometric data. The computer identifies a second user profile from the identified one or more additional user profiles that is associated with the received trigger. The computer compares biometric data from the second user profile with the biometric data in the received trigger. The computer determines whether the biometric data matches, within a defined tolerance level, the biometric data in the second user profile. | 03-24-2016 |
20160085565 | DYNAMIC MULTI-USER COMPUTER CONFIGURATION SETTINGS - In an approach for managing user profiles, a computer identifies a first user profile and one or more additional user profiles, wherein the first user profile is active on a computing device. The computer receives streaming data. The computer receives a trigger wherein the received trigger includes biometric data. The computer identifies a second user profile from the identified one or more additional user profiles that is associated with the received trigger. The computer compares biometric data from the second user profile with the biometric data in the received trigger. The computer determines whether the biometric data matches, within a defined tolerance level, the biometric data in the second user profile. | 03-24-2016 |
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20100275400 | CLEANING CLOTH HOLDER HEAD FOR FLOOR CLEANING - The new cleaning cloth holder head comprises a triangular-shaped head and handle rotating-attachment. At least one, and preferably all, sides of the body are equipped with a centrally-positioned curved notch or indentation. A cloth positioning and locking part is positioned on the upper surface of the cleaning cloth holder head in proximity to each edge of the triangular-shaped part, whereas a rotating handle coupling device is positioned centrally (preferably) in order to allow the handle attachment to rotate independent of the three axes of the body. | 11-04-2010 |
20100276515 | HAND SPRAY GUN FOR DETERGENT LIQUIDS - A new spray gun comprising a body section equipped with a detachable container and hand pump for liquids. The device can be coupled with a detachable nozzle tip spray and/or an extension shaft equipped with a nozzle tip. The body section houses an additional socket for the nozzle or tip when not in use. The end part of the extension shaft, at the opposite end to the body section sealed inlet, is designed to house a coupling and locking device or attachment for a cleaning appliance. | 11-04-2010 |
20100313379 | Vacuum cleaner brush with self-powered UVC lamp | 12-16-2010 |
20110056524 | CLEANING AND SANITIZING APPARATUS AND METHOD - In the exemplary embodiment, a steam-cleaning apparatus is described for sanitizing and cleaning a surface or object. The apparatus has a first reservoir for receiving water, a heater for heating the water within the first reservoir, a second reservoir for receiving a sanitizing agent, a mixing nozzle, a first actuator for enabling the heated water from the first reservoir through the mixing nozzle at the surface or object for cleaning the surface or object; and a second actuator for enabling the sanitizing agent from the second reservoir to the mixing nozzle for mixing the sanitizing agent with the heated water therein, and for enabling the mixed heated water and sanitizing agent at the surface or object for sanitizing the surface or object deeply into its finest fissures and pores. | 03-10-2011 |
20110236275 | STEAMING AND SANITIZING ACCESSORY - An accessory for a steam generating appliance includes a valve having one or more inlets for receiving one or both of steam and a sanitizing agent from the steam generating appliance. One or more forwardly-directed outlet ports and one or more downwardly-directed outlet ports are included. A first conduit provides fluid communication between the valve and the one or more forwardly-directed outlet ports. A second conduit provides fluid communication between the valve and the one or more downwardly-directed outlet ports. A valve controller selectively allows or denies the one or both of steam and a sanitizing agent to flow through the valve and conduits to the outlet ports in at least several modes. | 09-29-2011 |
20120042462 | ABSORBENT PAD FOR A STEAMING APPARATUS - In the exemplary embodiment, a steaming appliance in combination with an absorber is disclosed. The steaming appliance has an underside having a nozzle for dispensing steam. The absorber is disposed under the underside and includes a pad having an opening there-through. The absorber is attachable to the underside. The opening is shaped and disposed to avoid the nozzle, such that steam is dispensed without impacting and being absorbed the pad as it exits the nozzle. The pad comprises hydrophilic fibers and hydrogel-forming particles. The absorber also includes an envelope made of a porous fabric for enclosing the pad. The envelope also has a zippered opening through which the pad may be inserted into or removed from the envelope's hollow interior chamber. | 02-23-2012 |
20130025634 | CLEANING AND SANITIZING APPARATUS AND METHOD - In the exemplary embodiment, a steam-cleaning apparatus is described for sanitizing and cleaning a surface or object. The apparatus has a first reservoir for receiving water, a heater for heating the water within the first reservoir, a second reservoir for receiving a sanitizing agent, a mixing nozzle, a first actuator for enabling the heated water from the first reservoir through the mixing nozzle at the surface or object for cleaning the surface or object; and a second actuator for enabling the sanitizing agent from the second reservoir to the mixing nozzle for mixing the sanitizing agent with the heated water therein, and for enabling the mixed heated water and sanitizing agent at the surface or object for sanitizing the surface or object deeply into its finest fissures and pores. | 01-31-2013 |
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20150033483 | HOT CLEANING SYSTEM FOR SURFACES - An apparatus for the hot and moist cleaning of floors is disclosed, having an elongate body including a handle at a proximal end thereof and a water reservoir; and a cleaning head flexibly disposed at a distal end of the elongate body and having a heating plate and a cleaning pad, wherein the heating plate forms a planar underside of the cleaning head and includes a heating element to heat the planar underside. The water reservoir is adapted to moisten the cleaning pad when the planar underside is above 85 C. The cleaning pad is removably attached against and in thermal communication with the planar underside such that the cleaning pad is moistened and heated to a temperature between 85 C and 100 C, inclusive. And the heating plate does not substantially heat water from the water reservoir prior to the moistening of the cleaning pad. | 02-05-2015 |
20150040333 | HOT CLEANING SYSTEM FOR SURFACES - This invention is a new system of surface hot cleaning comprising a handle with a handle grip provided with a lever, a water and/or detergent tank, a pump and a brush. The brush is provided with a swivel head hosting the water pipe and an electric cable for the power supply of a heating panel equipped with a heating element and a thermostat for temperature regulation. Said heating panel is in direct contact with the cleaning cloth and aims at warming up the cloth, which is moistened by the water flowing from the pump. The cloth acquires a high temperature ideal for cleaning and sanitising surfaces. Moreover, the system guarantees the fast drying of the floor after cleaning | 02-12-2015 |
20160100735 | HOT CLEANING SYSTEM FOR SURFACES - An apparatus for horizontal surface cleaning includes a cleaning head for engaging horizontal surfaces to be cleaned, a handle pivotally engaging the cleaning head for grasping during horizontal surface cleaning, and a tank affixed to the handle and pivotal therewith relative to the cleaning head. The tank is adapted to contain a surface cleaning liquid. The handle and tank have together an upright orientation during storage and a tilted orientation during horizontal surface cleaning The tank includes a valve that closes during the upright orientation to prevent the liquid from exiting the tank, and opens during the tilted orientation to allow the liquid to exit the tank. The tilted orientation is caused during horizontal surface cleaning | 04-14-2016 |