Abstract: A harness assembly for assisting a user in transporting a fire hose includes an adjustable strap assembly secured to a chest plate. The device is secured to a wearer with the chest plate positioned on the chest and abdomen. Attached to the chest plate is a nozzle assembly including a manifold portion that is disposed adjacent the wearer's side which may be coupled with the outlet of a fire hose. The nozzle assembly further includes an intermediate section perpendicularly extending from the manifold portion and a dispensing portion perpendicularly extending from the intermediate section and away from the user. The dispensing portion includes a water control valve, a clip for attaching the nozzle assembly to the chest plate and a pair of diametrically opposed handles which may be grasped by a user. The unique design of the nozzle assembly allows a user to maintain the hose at his or her side while being able to dispense water therefrom at a point directly in front of the user for enhanced control.

Abstract: A multi-ported axle hub and wheel assembly for directing and channeling liquids or dry chemicals under pressure from a single source to a plurality of outlet ports or spray nozzles rotating about the axis of the invention is disclosed. The apparatus can be used to direct and channel liquid or dry chemicals under pressure to, and to provide a source of rotation for, recreational devices such as water toys and for other non-recreational devices where liquid propulsion, liquid mixing or rotational spraying is desired.