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Hovercraft vacuum cleaner
A Glasgow-based company has developed a new type of vacuum cleaner that rides on a cushion of air, gliding over carpets and hard floor surfaces like a hovercraft, writes ERM magazine.
The Airider, which has taken eight years to develop, uses patented aerodynamic technology to create a unique floating action. It is virtually weightless when turned on, and has no wheels, making it suitable for use on hard wood floors.
Developed by Glaswegian company, Air Rider Systems, the bagless 1400-watt cleaner has been designed to offer ease of use and increased manoeuvrability. It is also equipped with a patented stretch hose to increase reach and decrease storage space.
Expected to retail for £199, the Airider, which was unveiled at this year's HomeTech household appliances show in Cologne, Germany, will be launched in the UK in April.
According to a spokesperson for Air Rider Systems, only one model will be available at launch, but several other versions will follow in due course.
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Posted by Shiny Media on March 25, 2004 in Gadgets | Permalink
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Posted by: speculum | Dec 31, 2008 5:30:23 AM
He come to keep
Posted by: yrywetipykk | Dec 24, 2008 12:16:48 PM
lesbiennes nues
Posted by: kritjydis | Nov 10, 2008 9:33:08 AM
Dear Sir/Madam
I am writing to inform about our company and look into any prospects of co-operation with your own company.
In anticipation of yours response,I am sending you my kindest regards.
Yours,faithfully
sales manager
Antonis Fotiadakis
Posted by: Antonis Fotiadakis | Apr 29, 2005 12:27:27 PM
Good, but I think that you should put more about how to make hovercrafts
Posted by: oliver | Jul 16, 2004 9:29:41 PM
Is this Hovercraft vacuum cleaner in the stores? I think that this will make more mess then clinning.
Posted by: Cialis | May 27, 2004 10:13:51 AM
We still have a Hoover Constellation in the attic. But if you want to see the new age in more efficient and healthier carpet cleaning which blows no air out at all go to http://www.edginton.info/arc
Posted by: Tom | May 20, 2004 4:57:12 PM
Yep, not much different to a Hoover Constellation at all, except it probably won't be as sturdy. Someone ought to tell them it was done fifty years ago... Don'tcha just love innovation?
Posted by: Si | Mar 29, 2004 6:39:58 PM
These folks need to learn how to use more than just the default render setting in SolidWorks. How unprofessional.
Posted by: Design God | Mar 25, 2004 7:06:26 PM
Won't this just blow the dirt & dust you're trying to vacuum up into the air?
Posted by: rocky | Mar 25, 2004 6:23:06 PM
Anybody remember the Hoover Constellation from the 50's? Also blew air out the bottom so it could be moved around easier. See http://www.74simon.co.uk/hoover2.html for an example.
Posted by: Jeff | Mar 25, 2004 5:16:28 PM
