Abstract: A seismic data acquisition system comprising a composite marine seismic cable and a winch, the composite marine seismic cable comprising a sensor cable and a lead-in cable for providing electrical connections to the sensor cable, and the winch comprising a first cable compartment for the lead-in cable and a second cable compartment for the sensor cable, wherein the lead-in cable and the sensor cable may be deployed or recovered independently of each other. There is also a method of deploying a composite seismic cable comprising a lead-in cable and a sensor cable.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method are provided for an air filter cleaning wand for flushing contaminants from an intake air filter of an automobile engine. The air filter cleaning wand comprises a proximal flange, a conduit, and a distal end portion. The proximal flange is configured to receive a nozzle of a water hose. An interior of the conduit is in fluid communication with the proximal flange. The distal end portion comprises a plurality of longitudinally aligned vents in fluid communication with the interior of the conduit. Upon passing water through the water hose and into the conduit, pressurized water streams exit the vents along the distal end portion so as to flush contaminants from the air filter. The air filter cleaning wand advantageously is comprised of a material which is sufficiently durable and temperature resistant to retain its configuration during operation when coupled to pressurized water sources.

Abstract: The present invention provides a hose management system for a plumbing fixture fitting.

Abstract: This disclosure describes, in part, a reel assembly configured to store and automatically retract flexible medical tubing. The reel assembly may include a constant torque spring configured to bias a rotational force on a spool. The spool may have clusters of teeth alternative with tooth-less areas. The reel assembly may also comprise a pawl with an internal spring configured to interact with the clusters of teeth and tooth-less areas in order to prevent/permit retracting a portion of fed medical tubing by the constant torque spring.

Abstract: A garden hose booster system includes a pump for pressurizing water, a motor connected to and designed to drive the pump, and a housing supporting the pump and the motor. The garden hose booster system further includes an inlet conduit, an outlet conduit, and a storage container. The inlet has a first garden hose coupling on an end thereof, and extends into the housing to direct the water to the pump. The outlet conduit has a second garden hose coupling on an end thereof, and extends out of the housing to direct the water from the pump. The storage container includes a bottom designed to be mounted to the top of the housing and a side wall extending upward from the bottom. The side wall and the bottom form an open volume within which a garden hose may be piled or coiled for storage thereof.

Abstract: A garden hose booster system includes a pump for pressurizing water, a motor connected to and designed to drive the pump, and a housing supporting the pump and the motor. The garden hose booster system further includes an inlet conduit, an outlet conduit, and a storage container. The inlet has a first garden hose coupling on an end thereof, and extends into the housing to direct the water to the pump. The outlet conduit has a second garden hose coupling on an end thereof, and extends out of the housing to direct the water from the pump. The storage container includes a bottom designed to be mounted to the top of the housing and a side wall extending upward from the bottom. The side wall and the bottom form an open volume within which a garden hose may be piled or coiled for storage thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device executed as small fire-hose (1), which is made of plastic material, such as e.g. polyethylene foil, at its one extremity having a coupling bag (3) for connection to any type of draw-off point (2, 14) of the water supply and preferably at its other extremity being provided with a nozzle (7) fastened to it, disposable fire-hose (1) and coupling bag (3) having a flat cross-section in its non-use condition and having an approximately circular cross-section in its using condition or water-filled condition, as a result of which the disposable fire-hose (1) can be stored in a very compact way when in its non-use condition and is extremely cost-effective due to its material and can be disposed of after use, if necessary.

Abstract: An apparatus to aid in the holding and retention of tubing or cables used on patients in a hospital environment is disclosed. The invention is envisioned to be used on intravenous tubing, air tubing, sensor cables and the like. The invention would comprise a clamshell-like case with the approximate dimensions of two inches high, three inches wide and approximately eight inches long. When opened, a series of “S”-shaped grooves along with one that is straight and routed through the center of the case along the long dimension is visible. Excess tubing or cables are routed back and forth along the “S”-shaped grooves and then out the straight one when the slack is taken in. The case is then snapped shut. The case would be made of a semi-pliable material in lieu of a hard plastic for increased patient comfort should the patient physically contact the invention. The invention can be snapped together in a gang fashion in those instances where more than one cable or tube needs to be controlled.

Abstract: A faucet assembly includes a faucet hub, a hose, a hose retraction mechanism and a storage bag for storing any slack in the hose. The faucet hub includes at least one hose guide that is used to reduce the amount of wear on the hose. The retraction mechanism allows the hose to extend from the faucet hub. Once in the extended position, the retraction mechanism is configured to lock the hose in the extended position. Upon actuation by the user, the retraction mechanism can retract the hose back inside the faucet hub.

Abstract: The invention concerns an installation for measuring and displaying protected against risks of being frozen, comprising a fluid metering assembly (1) connected to a fluid supply pipe (2) and a fluid outlet pipe (3). Said fluid metering assembly (1) is mounted in an inspection window (4) below the frost line, said pipes extending in a trench produced in the ground (13) and connected to the inspection window (4). The metering assembly (1) is removable with or without interrupting pressurised fluid. A metering plate (8) retains flexible junction means (9, 10) connecting the intake and the outlet pipes (2, 3) to the metering assembly (1). The installation comprising the fluid metering assembly (1) is useful for maintaining protected against frost and accessible standard valves and fittings, in particular straight or coaxial meters (1).

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a hose storage apparatus for improving the ease of storage and transport of a hose. Generally, the present invention is a hose storage apparatus made up of a receptacle including a cylindrical outer wall having a first diameter and a first lower edge and, a cylindrical inner wall having a second diameter smaller than the first and a second lower edge. The walls have a common longitudinal axis, and a bottom wall extending across the inner and outer walls' lower edges. The space between the inner and outer walls forms an annular hose compartment. A general-purpose storage compartment is located within the inner wall. A lid with a handle is provided to protect any contents stored within the general-purpose storage compartment. A mounting post axially aligned with the walls' common longitudinal axis supports the weight of the receptacle.

Abstract: A recreational vehicle faucet accessible from outside the vehicle includes a housing having an inlet fitting connected to the fresh water supply. An outlet fitting and valve is provided in the housing interior for delivery of fresh water to the exterior of the vehicle through a hose connected to the valve. The housing includes a cover to close the housing interior and a mounting flange for mounting the housing to the vehicle side wall. In one embodiment of the invention, the housing provides a storage compartment for the hose.

Abstract: A corrosion resistant enclosure adapted to be recessed below the ground which allows a covering lid to be placed about an opening at the upper end of the housing substantially parallel to the surrounding terrain. The housing is preferably cylindrically shaped, having a larger diameter at the bottom than at the top. However, the housing may take any desired shape, such as rectangular, elliptical, cubic, etc without departing from the intended scope of the invention. The housing also includes a supply of pressurized water which is hooked up to the supply of water previously utilized for the above-ground stored garden hose through any conventional plumbing arrangement. Preferably, valving is utilized within the housing, and a threaded male brass fitting supplied to attach the proximal end of the hose to within the housing.

Abstract: A corrosion resistant enclosure adapted to be recessed below the ground which allows a covering lid to be placed about an opening at the upper end of the housing substantially parallel to the surrounding terrain. The housing is preferably cylindrically shaped, having a larger diameter at the bottom than at the top. However, the housing may take any desired shape, such as rectangular, elliptical, cubic, etc without departing from the intended scope of the invention. The housing also includes a supply of pressurized water which is hooked up to the supply of water previously utilized for the above-ground stored garden hose through any conventional plumbing arrangement. Preferably, valving is utilized within the housing, and a threaded male brass fitting supplied to attach the proximal end of the hose to within the housing.

Abstract: A hose concealing device which hides a hose when it is not intended to be used and which allows access to the hose when it is desirable to use the hose.

Abstract: A hose extending and retrieval system and method used for loose-fill insulation operations that includes a hose member that is taken-up or fed-out from a hose storage container with a gear mechanism. A hose extending and retrieval system includes a hose member having a helical rib traversing therethrough, a hose storage container comprising an aperture forming a conduit, and a gear mechanism including a first gear and a second gear disposed on opposing sides of the hose member, wherein protrusions on the first and second gears interlock with the helical hose member. The gear mechanism interlocks with a helical component on the outside of the hose to provide sufficient operational impetus.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a self-contained hose and valve assembly for installation on a pressurized canister. In one embodiment of the invention, a flexible hose is wrapped around a valve and is removably attached to a base supporting the valve. The hose and valve are housed within a cover that is removably secured to the base to form a self-contained unit. In an additional embodiment of the invention, the self-contained hose and valve assembly does not contain a cover and the hose is instead attached to the valve or the base by an adhesive or a mechanical fastener, such as a shrink sleeve to form the self-contained unit.

Abstract: A wall mountable rack-like structure that may be used to conveniently store and at the same time drain one or more hoses commonly used to convey liquid substances such as hydraulic liquids, fuels, coolants and the like. The structure includes a horizontal bracket having a plurality of projections that define a number slots capable of receiving an end portion of a hose. The horizontal bracket is spaced at a vertical distance below the a horizontal top portion of the rack. The vertical distance is selected so that hose end couplings having spring-biased, quick connect/disconnect valves may be snugly inserted between the bracket and the top portion. When the hose end couplings are inserted between the bracket and the top portion, the tip of the spring biased valve engages the top portion and is depressed, thereby opening the valve and allowing any liquid within the hose to downwardly drain to the horizontal bottom of the rack.

Abstract: A water containment and drainage device for activated sprinkler heads to limit the water damage to the buildings containing such fire or accident activated sprinkler heads. The device comprises of a sprinkler head receiving and water container portion, a drainage portion and a positioning apparatus. The sprinkler head receiving and water container portion comprises of a flexible, non-collapsible, fully posable tube whose interior forms a water receptacle area. An open end of the tube reversibly receives the activated sprinkler head into a water receptacle area formed by the interior of the tube. The other end of the tube is connected to one end of the drainage portion which comprises of a non-collapsible hose of determined length so that the water receptacle area and the interior of the hose are in continuous union.

Abstract: This invention generally relates to rescue, firefighting, or paying devices and, more particularly, to a fire hose dispensing device and method. The present invention includes a hose box, fire hose, and a hose box release mechanism. The device and method allow firefighters to release and pay hose without leaving the passenger compartment of a fire truck.