Abstract: A connector for connecting a filter bag to the suction inlet of a vacuum cleaner. The filter bag connector includes a dirt interceptor extending across the air flow path from the suction inlet to intercept high speed dirt particles at the center and upper center portion of the air flow path, absorb kinetic energy therefrom, and deliver the intercepted dirt particles into the substantially unimpeded lower and side portions of the air flow path for delivery with the slower moving dirt particles therein freely into the filter bag. Resultingly, abrasion of the filter bag is effectively minimized for providing extended useful life of the filter bag. In the illustrated embodiment, the dirt interceptor includes an upper flat portion and a lower flat portion extending at different angles to the perpendicular to the flow path. In the illustrated embodiment, the dirt interceptor tapers across its width and in thickness toward the distal end thereof.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner nozzle adjuster for adjustably positioning a nozzle opening relative to the surface being cleaned so as to accommodate surfaces of all textures in which an integral manually accessible thumb wheel, lifting cam and locking ratchet unitary member is provided that is rotatable by manual engagement to cause the lifting cam operating against a movable front wheel support for the housing to properly position the nozzle opening and a pawl engages the locking ratchet to hold the wheel and nozzle in adjusted position.

Abstract: A structure for mounting an air moving apparatus in a vacuum cleaner including support shoulders formed integral with a housing portion of the vacuum cleaner and a spring bracket removably supporting the air moving apparatus on the shoulders within an air flow passage. The bracket embraces the air moving apparatus and defines opposite end portions resting on the support shoulders.