Radially expandable hose assembly including fittings

- TEKNOR APEX COMPANY
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Description

FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of a radially expandable hose assembly in a contracted state;

FIG. 2 is a bottom perspective view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a side perspective view thereof, with the other side view being a mirror image thereof;

FIG. 4 is a top perspective view of the radially expandable hose assembly in a radially expanded state;

FIG. 5 is a bottom perspective view as shown in FIG. 2 in the expanded state;

FIG. 6 is a side perspective view as shown in FIG. 3 in the expanded state;

FIG. 7 is a top rear perspective view of the radially expandable hose assembly in the contracted state;

FIG. 8 is a bottom perspective view as shown in FIG. 2 in the contracted state; and,

FIG. 9 is a rear perspective view as shown in FIG. 3 in the contracted state.

The dashed broken lines depict portions of the article that form no part of the claim.

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

Claims

The ornamental design for a radially expandable hose assembly including fittings, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D812202
Type: Grant
Filed: Oct 29, 2015
Date of Patent: Mar 6, 2018
Assignee: TEKNOR APEX COMPANY (Pawtucket, RI)
Inventors: Gil Blanchette (E. Greenwich, RI), Michael Melo (North Dartmouth, MA), Steve Correa (Brownsville, TN), Timothy L. Chapman (Stanton, TN), Marlon Van Beek (Simpsonville, SC), John W. Parker, Jr. (Memphis, TN), David Vaz (Riverside, RI), Mark Buchan (Norton, MA)
Primary Examiner: Eric L Goodman
Assistant Examiner: Amy C Wierenga
Application Number: 29/543,917
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Pipe, Tubing Or Hose (D23/266)