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Handle assemblies for floor care devices, and methods for using the same, are disclosed. In one embodiment, a handle apparatus includes a main member partially surrounding a cord retaining space that is adapted to receive a plurality of portions of a power cord of the floor care device. A retaining

Handle assemblies for floor care devices, and methods for using the same, are disclosed. In one embodiment, a handle apparatus includes a main member partially surrounding a cord retaining space that is adapted to receive a plurality of portions of a power cord of the floor care device. A retaining member is moveably attached to the main member, and includes a retaining surface that is positionable proximate the cord retaining space. In a first or "retaining" position, the retaining surface retains the plurality of power cord portions within the cord retaining space, and in a second or "releasing" position, the retaining surface releases the plurality of power cord portions from the cord retaining space. In alternate embodiments, the retaining member may be rotatably, pivotably, or slidably attached to the main member, pivotably attached to the main member. In another embodiment, a handle assembly includes a main member having a grip portion adapted to be held by an operator of the floor care device, and a base portion attached to the grip portion. The base portion includes an attachment portion adapted to attach to an attachment end of a handle support, and a receiving portion adapted to attach to a first end of a power cord. A support axis projects axially outwardly from the attachment end of the handle support into the attachment portion, and a first axis projects axially outwardly from the first end of the power cord into the receiving portion such that the first axis is approximately parallel to the support axis.

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1. A handle assembly for a floor care device having a handle support and a power cord, comprising:a main member partially surrounding a cord retaining space adapted to receive a plurality of portions of the power cord and including a base portion adapted to attach to the handle support and a main su

1. A handle assembly for a floor care device having a handle support and a power cord, comprising:a main member partially surrounding a cord retaining space adapted to receive a plurality of portions of the power cord and including a base portion adapted to attach to the handle support and a main surface adjacent the cord retaining space; a lower portion coupled to the base portion and having a forward section projecting forwardly and upwardly from the base portion; an upper portion coupled to the forward section of the lower portion and having a first section projecting upwardly and rearwardly from the forward section and a second section projecting downwardly from the first section; and a retaining member moveably attached to the main member and having a retaining surface adjustably positionable proximate the cord retaining space, the retaining member being movable between a first position in which the retaining surface cooperates with the main surface to be adapted to at least partially retain the plurality of power cord portions within the cord retaining space, and a second position in which the retaining surface cooperates with the main surface to be adapted to release the plurality of power cord portions from the cord retaining space.