Title: Vacuum cleaner

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner having a selectively positionable stop for retaining the handle structure in an intermediate position between an upright storage position and a lowered, operating position. The positionable stop may be carried on a pivoted casing associated with the handle structure and a cooperating shoulder element may be movably carried on the floor cleaning unit for engaging the intermediate stop. The shoulder element may be movably carried on the cleaning unit so as to pass the intermediate stop when desired.

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Inventors: Johnson, Robert E. (St. Paul, MN, US)

Application Number: 442799
Filing Date: 1974-02-15
Publication_date: 1976-01-20
Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation (Benton Harbor, MI)
Primary Class(es): 15/410
Other Classes:
US Patent Ref:

1953944	Apr, 1934	Becker	15/410.
1968238	Jul, 1934	Zabriskie	15/410.
3031710	May, 1962	Huening	15/410.
3683449	Aug, 1972	Nordeen	15/410.

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Primary Examiner: Roberts, Edward L.
Assistant Examiner: Moore, C. K.
Attorney: Hofgren, Wegner, Allen, Stellman & McCord