Expandable hose

- Blue Gentian, LLC
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Description

FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of an expandable hose in a contracted state.

FIG. 2 is a right view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a left side view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a top side view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a bottom side view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a first end view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a second end view thereof.

The broken lines in the drawings illustrate portions of the article, and form no part of the claimed design.

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

Claims

The ornamental design for an expandable hose, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D722681
Type: Grant
Filed: Oct 17, 2013
Date of Patent: Feb 17, 2015
Assignee: Blue Gentian, LLC (Jupiter, FL)
Inventor: Michael Berardi (Jupiter, FL)
Primary Examiner: Eric Goodman
Assistant Examiner: Daniel J Domino
Application Number: 29/470,154
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Pipe, Tubing Or Hose (D23/266)