My aunt's cleaning lady y, "Lorraine", has a hard time with the 26 year old Hoover Elire. She's hinting about a shark. So,this a.m., we went to a dept store, who had this Hoover on sale. I wonder how long before something happens. It's nice. ... lots a buttons to press. The only Hoover things about it are: the cord release, (a dick pike contribution, wind tunnel, and, the logo. It came from "The Roual manufacturing Co. As we know, there IS NO Hoover Company. Anymore. Here's a peek.: