Abstract: A movable cleat assembly is provided. The movable cleat includes a support base, a face plate positioned adjacent the support base and a retractable cleat. The retractable cleat includes a handle portion and at least one leg extending through the support base and the face plate. The face plate further includes an edge that is adapted to deform or otherwise embed a portion of itself into a boat when installed. At least one of the support base and face plate includes at least one tube to receive the leg therein. The at least one tube is composed of a corrosion-proof material.

Abstract: A movable cleat assembly is provided. The movable cleat includes a support base, a face plate positioned adjacent the support base and a retractable cleat. The retractable cleat includes a handle portion and at least one leg extending through the support base and the face plate. The face plate further includes an edge that is adapted to deform or otherwise embed a portion of itself into a boat when installed. At least one of the support base and face plate includes at least one tube to receive the leg therein. The at least one tube is composed of a corrosion-proof material.

Abstract: A movable cleat assembly is provided. The movable cleat includes a support base, a face plate positioned adjacent the support base and a retractable cleat. The retractable cleat includes a handle portion and at least one leg extending through the support base and the face plate. The face plate further includes an edge that is adapted to deform or otherwise embed a portion of itself into a boat when installed. At least one of the support base and face plate includes at least one tube to receive the leg therein. The at least one tube is composed of a corrosion-proof material.

Abstract: A movable cleat assembly is provided. The movable cleat includes a support base, a face plate positioned adjacent the support base and a retractable cleat. The retractable cleat includes a handle portion and at least one leg extending through the support base and the face plate. The face plate further includes an edge that is adapted to deform or otherwise embed a portion of itself into a boat when installed. At least one of the support base and face plate includes at least one tube to receive the leg therein. The at least one tube is composed of a corrosion-proof material.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for forming a fire resistant hose assembly comprising a sleeve having a slit therein, through which a hose can be positioned in a manner providing easy assembly. The slit is sealed using an fire resistant adhesive. The slit can extend the entire length of the sleeve, or may be positioned spaced from one or both ends of the sleeve.

Abstract: A metal end fitting connector having an axial bore through which a fluid is conveyed; comprises a metal stem portion which includes a first metal tubular body having a first annular rim disposed at a distal end of the first metal tubular body, wherein the distal end is adapted to be inserted into an inner channel of a metal fluid transport tube. The metal stem portion includes at least one annular sealing member extending circumferentially outward from an outer surface of the first metal tubular body; and a metal connector portion opposite the distal end of the first metal tubular body. The metal connector portion includes a second metal tubular body having a second annular rim disposed at a distal end of the second metal tubular body, wherein the distal end of the second metal tubular body is adapted to be coupled with another fluid conveying structure.

Abstract: An end fitting connector having an axial bore through which a fluid is conveyed; comprises: a stem portion which includes a first tubular body having a first annular rim disposed at a distal end of the first tubular body, wherein the distal end is adapted to be inserted into an inner channel of a fluid transport tube. The stem portion includes at least one annular sealing member extending circumferentially outward from an outer surface of the first tubular body; and a connector portion opposite the distal end of the first] tubular body. The connector portion includes a second tubular body having a second annular rim disposed at a distal end of the second tubular body, wherein the distal end of the second tubular body is adapted to be coupled with another fluid conveying structure.

Abstract: A multi-layered tube comprising a first inner polymeric tubular structure, a second foamed polymeric structure containing a plurality of short or long reinforcing elements dispersed therein and, optionally, a third cover layer on the outer surface of the reinforcing layer; and a method for manufacturing the multi-layered hose are disclosed.

Abstract: A flexile hose for use in conveying fluids comprising: a solid inner tubular structure of a non-foamed thermoplastic vulcanizate material having an inner circumferential surface through which fluids are conveyed, and an outer circumferential surface; a reinforcement material telescoped over the outer surface of the foamed thermoplastic vulcanizate material; and a foamed thermoplastic vulcanizate material having an inner surface and an outer surface, the inner surface of which circumferentially encompasses the reinforcement material forming a cover thereon, and a method for manufacturing such hose are described.