Abstract: A heated hose assembly (10) includes a tubular member (12), a heater device (14) having an electrical resistance element (18) in thermal communication with the tubular member (12), and a thermal regulating device (30) that controls a flow of electrical current through the heater device (14) based on a sensed temperature of the hose assembly (10). Heat generated by the heater device (14) when the electrical current flows through the resistance element (18) heats the tubular member (12) to prevent or minimize condensation of gases, or coagulation or freezing of liquids, within the tubular member (12) at relatively low ambient temperatures.

Abstract: Push-on hose construction for a self-gripping connection with a barbed nipple or other push in fitting end. The hose has an innermost core tube which exhibits a reduced coefficient of friction for easier insertion of the fitting end. Such core tube may be extruded or otherwise formed of thermoplastic polyurethane or other resin which is dulled or otherwise incompatibilized by the addition of an immiscible such as nonpolar polyolefin homopolymer, copolymer, or mixture thereof.