Expandable hose with contrasting color

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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a first embodiment of an expandable hose with contrasting color shown in a collapsed state having a first color contrast;

FIG. 2 is an enlarged view of portion 2 in FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the expandable hose with contrasting color of FIG. 1 shown in an expanded state in a second color contrast and attached to an environmental spigot;

FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of portion 4 in FIG. 3;

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a second embodiment of an expandable hose with contrasting color shown in a collapsed state and having a first color contrast;

FIG. 6 is an enlarged view of portion 6 in FIG. 5;

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the expandable hose with contrasting color of FIG. 5 shown in an expanded state in a second color contrast and attached to an environmental spigot;

FIG. 8 is an enlarged view of portion 8 in FIG. 7;

FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a third embodiment of an expandable hose with contrasting color shown in a collapsed state and having a first color contrast;

FIG. 10 is an enlarged view of portion 10 in FIG. 9;

FIG. 11 is a perspective view of the expandable hose with contrasting color of FIG. 9 shown in an expanded state in a second color contrast and attached to an environmental spigot;

FIG. 12 is an enlarged view of portion 12 in FIG. 11;

FIG. 13 is a perspective view of a fourth embodiment of an expandable hose with contrasting color shown in a collapsed state and having a first color contrast;

FIG. 14 is an enlarged view of portion 14 in FIG. 13;

FIG. 15 is a perspective view of the expandable hose with contrasting color of FIG. 13 shown in an expanded state in a second color contrast and attached to an environmental spigot; and,

FIG. 16 is an enlarged view of portion 16 in FIG. 15.

The density of stippling in FIGS. 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 and 13 represent a color that may be any color.

The density of stippling in FIG. 3 illustrates a different color contrast than the color of FIG. 1.

The density of stippling in FIG. 7 illustrates a different color contrast than the color of FIG. 5.

The density of stippling in FIG. 9 represents a first color contrast pattern that may be composed of any color.

The different densities of stippling in FIG. 11 represent a second color contrast pattern where the second color contrast pattern is different than the first color contrast pattern in FIG. 9.

The density of stippling in FIG. 13 represents a first color contrast pattern that may be composed of any color.

The different densities of stippling in FIG. 15 represent a second color contrast pattern where the second color contrast pattern is different than the first color contrast pattern in FIG. 13.

The small-scale uniformly broken lines in FIGS. 1-16 depict unclaimed portions of the expandable hose or environment.

The large-scale uniformly broken lines in FIGS. 1-16 define bounds of the enlarge portions.

The various densities of stippling shown in the first and second states depict a color contrast as shown.

The expandable hose with contrasting color is shown with a symbolic break in its length. The appearance of any portion of the expandable hose with contrasting color between the break lines forms no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for an expandable hose with contrasting color as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D1120240
Type: Grant
Filed: May 13, 2020
Date of Patent: Mar 24, 2026
Inventor: Thomas William David Ashcroft (Granby)
Primary Examiner: George J Ulsh
Assistant Examiner: Kathryn Elizabeth Zieno
Application Number: 29/734,488
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Pipe, Tubing Or Hose (D23/266)