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A wet/dry vacuum appliance having a non-cylindrical collection canister is disclosed. In one embodiment, the collection canister has substantially cylindrical ends and substantially flatter sides. A collection canister lid is adapted to engage the canister around a top perimeter thereof, supporting

A wet/dry vacuum appliance having a non-cylindrical collection canister is disclosed. In one embodiment, the collection canister has substantially cylindrical ends and substantially flatter sides. A collection canister lid is adapted to engage the canister around a top perimeter thereof, supporting the canister such that the lid cooperates with the canister to resist the collapse of the canister when subjected to vacuum forces resulting from operation of the vacuum.

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[ What is claimed is:] [7.] A wet/dry vacuum, comprising:a non-cylindrical vacuum canister comprising substantially curved ends and sides substantially flatter than said curved ends, said canister being constructed of a material capable of being collapsed under vacuum loads;a lid, adapted to engage

[ What is claimed is:] [7.] A wet/dry vacuum, comprising:a non-cylindrical vacuum canister comprising substantially curved ends and sides substantially flatter than said curved ends, said canister being constructed of a material capable of being collapsed under vacuum loads;a lid, adapted to engage said canister around a top perimeter thereof, supporting said canister such that said lid cooperates with said canister to resist collapse of said canister;a power head, mounted on said lid, for generating vacuum pressure within said canister.