Abstract: A packing material has a plurality of separable layers of pliable material. Each layer has a region containing a plurality of domes in a pattern extending in two directions. The plurality of domes are nested together in the region. The plurality of domes each have a top, a base and a side extending from the top to the base at an angle of divergence exceeding 10°. The plurality of domes have a dome height of at least ? inch. Adjacently nested pairs of the domes have between them an overhead gap no greater than 10% of the dome height. The plurality of separable layers with the plurality of domes can be separated and disoriented to occupy a larger volume. These separable layers may be discrete layers, pleats in a web, or sections of a web.

Abstract: A packing material having a plurality of domes formed therein, and methods for forming same are provided. A plurality of layers of a substrate are placed together to form a composite material with a plurality of layers, and domes are formed in the plurality of layers. The domes can be formed in more than one direction and can be of different sizes and shapes. Thereafter, the materials can be cut to desired sizes or shapes. The domes formed in the layers are nested and accordingly, the packaging material takes up a minimal amount of space after same is manufactured. This serves to minimize the expense and space requirements for storage and shipping and disposal. In use, the sheets are separated and disoriented to achieve bulk and are utilized for packing. The domes are sized, shaped and positioned to tend against re-nesting.

Abstract: A hose with connector end fittings for carrying pressurized fluid having longitudinally displaced internal ribs. These ribs run along inside walls of the hose to prevent flow termination due to kinking or compression.

Abstract: This invention pertains to a method for attaching a coupling to a hose. The method includes providing a hose having longitudinal ribs on is inner circumference, associating a coupling with an end of the hose, and joining the coupling to the hose by performing a deformation operation, wherein the ribs have size, number and hardness limited to what the hose wall thickness and softness can absorb such that no leakage occurs after the deformation operation.

Abstract: A kink resistant flexible plastic or rubber hose for spraying water is provided having a plurality of functions including resistance to hose kinking, water delivery through the hose when kinked and equalization of water pressure on both sides of the kink causing the hose to snap open. The hose is adapted for coupling to a pressurized water supply for delivery of water through the hose and a spraying device is coupled to the other end to provide sufficient back pressure for equalization and opening of the kinked hose during delivery of a pressurized stream of water. The hose is especially suited for use as a garden hose and for other water delivery purposes in boat, camper, car, patio, potable and other environments.

Abstract: A hose with connector end fittings for carrying pressurized fluid having longitudinally displaced internal ribs. These ribs run along inside walls of the hose to prevent flow termination due to kinking or compression.

Abstract: A pen plug particularly useful in ballpoint pens as a stopper to prevent back leakage of ink from the ink reservoir of such pens and yet function to allow passage of air into the pen interior. Such plugs include a plurality of substantially continuous synthetic filaments such as cellulose acetate, natural fibrous threads and synthetic filaments or mixtures of differing synthetic filaments bundled, braided and preferably encased in a plastic sheath.