Abstract: A brush-beater assembly for a vacuum cleaner comprises a hollow cylinder having outwardly extending projections formed in the material thereof, and slots diametrically opposed to the projections for receiving brush assemblies. The projections may be formed pneumatically or hydraulically in the cylinder, during the production thereof. An additional projection is provided in front of the brush assemblies.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner has an elongated porous outer bag for holding a filter bag over an air outlet. A hanger within the outer bag is positioned to suspend the outer bag from the vacuum cleaner, as well as to hold a pocket within the outer bag, so that spare filter bags may be held within the porous outer bag.

Abstract: An upright vacuum cleaner has a single motor on the body thereof, for rotating the vacuum producing fan blade, for rotating the rotary brush, as well as for driving the wheels by way of a clutch. The clutch is driven from the motor shaft by way of Evoloid gearing and a continuously driven bevel pinion, to drive oppositely rotating bevel gears. The handle grip of the cleaner is slidable along the end of the shaft or rod between the handle and the body, and controls a Bowden cable to effect the movement of a pair of clutch plates with respect to corresponding bevel gears, thereby to drive wheels on the body in a reversible manner.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner has an elongated porous outer bag for holding a filter bag over an air outlet. A hanger within the outer bag is positioned to suspend the outer bag from the vacuum cleaner, as well as to hold a pocket within the outer bag, so that spare filter bags may be held within the porous outer bag and an end flap extending into the outer bag.

Abstract: A brush-beater assembly for a vacuum cleaner comprises a hollow cylinder having outwardly extending projections formed in the material thereof, and slots diametrically opposed to the projections for receiving brush assemblies. The projections may be formed pneumatically or hydraulically in the cylinder, during the production thereof. An additional projection is provided in front of the brush assemblies.