Abstract: A device comprising a housing including first and second housing members. The first housing member is selectively rotatable relative to the second housing member between first and second operating positions. The longitudinal axis of the first housing member is disposed at a substantially 90.degree. angle relative to the longitudinal axis of the first housing member when in the first operating position. The longitudinal axis of the first housing member is disposed substantially coaxial with the longitudinal axis of the second housing member when in the second operating position. An actuator includes a locking arm selectively engagable with the first housing member for retaining the member in a selected operating position when in engagement therewith.

Abstract: A filter assembly for a vacuum cleaner of the type having a motor, a housing enclosing the motor, a fan driven by the motor for producing a vacuum, and a canister removably attached to the front end of the housing and having an intake nozzle for reception of foreign matter, liquid and air drawn into the canister in response to the vacuum developed by the fan. The filter assembly includes an air permeable filter member disposed within a framework. The filter member includes a front wall. A hollow member extends axially from the front wall towards the open end of the canister. The hollow member is readily graspable by a user when the canister is removed. The filter assembly further includes a filter housing disposed within the canister and having a front wall. A member axially extends from the front wall towards the open end of the canister and is accessible by the user when the filter is removed from the filter housing.