Abstract: Disclosed is a washing machine having an improved structure of enabling laundry to be put into the washing machine without restraint, the washing machine including a cabinet forming an external appearance of the washing machine, and provided at a front side thereof with an inlet port, a tub provided in the cabinet and accommodating wash water, a drum rotatably provided in the tub, and a door installed at the cabinet to open and close the inlet port, wherein the door is provided with a subsidiary door that is freely open and closed independent of the door during a washing cycle.

Abstract: A cleaning appliance includes separating apparatus for separating dirt from a dirt-bearing fluid flow, a floor engaging rolling assembly housing a motor driven fan unit for drawing the fluid flow through the separating apparatus, a chassis connected to the rolling assembly, and a duct for conveying the fluid flow to the separating apparatus. To improve the stability of the appliance, the duct has an inlet section which is connected to the chassis for pivoting movement relative to the chassis as the appliance is maneuvered over a floor surface. An outlet section for coupling the inlet section to the separating apparatus is releasably connected to the rolling assembly to facilitate the removal of any blockages within the duct.

Abstract: Disclosed is a washing machine having an improved structure of enabling laundry to be put into the washing machine without restraint, the washing machine including a cabinet forming an external appearance of the washing machine, and provided at a front side thereof with an inlet port, a tub provided in the cabinet and accommodating wash water, a drum rotatably provided in the tub, and a door installed at the cabinet to open and close the inlet port, wherein the door is provided with a subsidiary door that is freely open and closed independent of the door during a washing cycle.

Abstract: Disclosed is a washing machine having an improved structure of enabling laundry to be put into the washing machine without restraint, the washing machine including a cabinet forming an external appearance of the washing machine, and provided at a front side thereof with an inlet port, a tub provided in the cabinet and accommodating wash water, a drum rotatably provided in the tub, and a door installed at the cabinet to open and close the inlet port, wherein the door is provided with a subsidiary door that is freely open and closed independent of the door during a washing cycle.

Abstract: A cleaning appliance of the canister type includes separating apparatus for separating dirt from a dirt-bearing fluid flow, a floor engaging rolling assembly comprising a system for drawing the fluid flow through the separating apparatus, a chassis connected to the rolling assembly and including at least one floor engaging support member, and a duct for conveying the fluid flow to the separating apparatus. At least part of the duct is connected to the chassis for pivoting movement relative to the chassis. A biasing arrangement is provided for engaging the duct to urge the pivoting part of the duct towards a rest position relative to the chassis.

Abstract: An attachment for a cleaning appliance includes a head including a suction opening and a neck including an intermediate portion and an end portion for connection to the mouth of a wand or hose having a longitudinal axis. The attachment also includes a first rotatable connection located between the end portion and the intermediate portion having a first axis of rotation and a second rotatable connection located between the head and the intermediate portion having a second axis of rotation. Each rotatable connection allows relative movement of the end portion with respect to the head. The first axis of rotation is inclined with respect to the longitudinal axis of the end portion. By providing such an attachment for a cleaning appliance, the head of the attachment can be moved into a variety of useful positions to allow easier cleaning of walls and high-level horizontal surfaces.