Disclosed is a cleaning apparatus. The apparatus has a handle adapted to releasably engage with a connection member: a connection member adapted to releasably engage with a handle, a cleaning head and a stand; a cleaning head adapted to releasably engage with the connection member; and a stand adapted to releasably engage with the connection member; the apparatus arranged such that when the handle, connection member and cleaning head are engaged they form a handheld cleaning device which is able to releasably engage with the stand for storage.

A drying rack apparatus with dynamic airflow includes a drying rack operably connected to at least one fan, and a power source. The drying rack may be vented and may comprise a hollow housing with an exterior surface, an interior surface, a housing interior cavity, and a plurality of housing airflow openings in fluid communication with at least one fan located within the housing interior cavity. The drying rack apparatus may comprise a lower apparatus comprising a dish rack and an upper apparatus comprising an exterior fan support to which at least one exterior fan may be mounted. The power source may comprise one or more of a battery and a power cord connected to an AC power or solar power source. The battery may be rechargeable. In some embodiments, the apparatus may include a timer. The apparatus may be used to quickly dry kitchenware or other objects placed therein.

A drying rack apparatus with dynamic airflow includes a drying rack operably connected to at least one fan, and a power source. The drying rack may be vented and may comprise a hollow housing with an exterior surface, an interior surface, a housing interior cavity, and a plurality of housing airflow openings in fluid communication with at least one fan located within the housing interior cavity. The drying rack apparatus may comprise a lower apparatus comprising a dish rack and an upper apparatus comprising an exterior fan support to which at least one exterior fan may be mounted. The power source may comprise one or more of a battery and a power cord connected to an AC power or solar power source. The battery may be rechargeable. In some embodiments, the apparatus may include a timer. The apparatus may be used to quickly dry kitchenware or other objects placed therein.

Systems and methods are provided to detect a developed bad word-line of a flash memory. Embodiments provide an improved Background media scan (BGMS) process that can predict at the end of a block read if a word-line will potentially become bad with the use of the flash memory. Accordingly, data from the potentially bad block can be recovered and the block can be retired. The embodiments can minimize the need for the expensive chip-kill method.

A drying clip for hanging articles from a member having a cross-sectional dimension, particularly a water faucet spout, the drying clip including a grasping portion forming an arc with a first end and a second end, and an opening between the ends, the opening having a dimension less than the cross-sectional dimension of the member; a first arm extending from the grasping portion; and, a second arm extending from said grasping portion. When the grasping portion is fitted around the member, the member supports the drying clip and articles hung from the first and second arms thereof. The first end and the second end may include terminus members angled outwardly to facilitate widening of the opening upon exertion of pressure thereon. The drying clip may include a flange extending along the grasping portion for stiffening the grasping portion.

A combination dish drying mat and rack, including a mat and a rack. The mat has a top surface, bottom surface, and a plurality of sides. The rack has a base resting upon at least a portion of the top surface of the mat in an open position. The rack has a plurality of ribs extending upwardly from the base, which form a corresponding plurality of channels, and the plurality of ribs and channels are operatively arranged to hold kitchenware. The rack also has a plurality of protrusions extending upwardly from the base and arranged in pairs. Each protrusion of each pair is disposed opposite one another laterally across the base of the rack. The rack also has a plurality of slots recessed within the base that are co-planar and parallel to one another and the plurality of protrusions and slots are operatively arranged to hold kitchenware.

A combination dish drying mat and rack, including a mat and a rack. The mat has a top surface, bottom surface, and a plurality of sides. The rack has a base resting upon at least a portion of the top surface of the mat in an open position. The rack has a plurality of ribs extending upwardly from the base, which form a corresponding plurality of channels, and the plurality of ribs and channels are operatively arranged to hold kitchenware. The rack also has a plurality of protrusions extending upwardly from the base and arranged in pairs. Each protrusion of each pair is disposed opposite one another laterally across the base of the rack. The rack also has a plurality of slots recessed within the base that are co-planar and parallel to one another and the plurality of protrusions and slots are operatively arranged to hold kitchenware.

A drying system having a wicking member defined by a top-surface, a bottom-surface, and a thickness; wherein the drying system for items includes the wicking member suitable for supporting the items for drying in an ambient environment. The bottom-surface is able to be placed on a planar-surface (such as a table or counter or the like) to support the wicking member, the bottom-surface adjacent the planar-surface when used. The wicking member has pleated vertical members protruding upwardly from the top-surface. The wicking member may be made of terry cloth or other suitable fabric that is flexible.

A drying system having a wicking member defined by a top-surface, a bottom-surface, and a thickness; wherein the drying system for items includes the wicking member suitable for supporting the items for drying in an ambient environment. The bottom-surface is able to be placed on a planar-surface (such as a table or counter or the like) to support the wicking member, the bottom-surface adjacent the planar-surface when used. The wicking member has pleated vertical members protruding upwardly from the top-surface. The wicking member may be made of terry cloth or other suitable fabric that is flexible.

Provided is a suction cup device with which the work of attaching the suction cup to the attachment surface, and the work of releasing the attachment can be performed quickly, and with which a fixture member comprised by a fixture that is equipped with a suction cup device can be arranged on the top face of the suction cup device. The suction cup device comprises an operation member capable of reciprocating movement in a direction that intersects with a suction cup support shaft, and a means for applying pulling force to the suction cup support shaft as a result of the movement of the operation member in a predetermined direction. Preferably, the suction cup device comprises an operation member capable of reciprocating sliding movement in a direction that intersects with a suction cup support shaft, and a means for applying pulling force to the suction cup support shaft as a result of the sliding movement of the operation member in a predetermined direction.