Abstract: A portable hose winding machine includes a power head including a motor in a motor housing, with the motor having an output shaft and a bar coupled to the motor housing. The bar further includes an aperture or other fixtures such as a fairlead through which a hose is guided while being spooled up on a driven shaft. Spooling is driven by a rod axially parallel to and radially spaced apart from a driven spool shaft, and a protective plate shields the user's hands from errant spinning hose end fixtures.

Abstract: A system to store, maneuver and pay-out material stored on reels, which reels have a central hub and a pair of reel flanges, includes a shaft for positioning through a center of the hub and a pair of flanges. The flanges are mountable to the shaft on opposite sides of the reel. Each flange is mounted to the shaft for rotation independent of the other flange and independent of the shaft. Each flange has a loading assembly for moving the shaft from a loading/unloading position eccentric of the flange to a loaded position concentric with the flange.

Abstract: A pair of flanges attachable to the arbor hole of a reel is disclosed. The flanges provide a mechanism to allow the reel to be easily loaded, and lifted into place. Once loaded into place, the flanges may include a locking mechanism that locks the reel in place, centered on the flanges. Additionally, the flanges are attachable using a hub that allows them to rotate independently from one another, and from the reel to which they are attached.

Abstract: A rollable dispenser for spooled wire includes equiangularly-spaced tubular braces which rigidly interconnect the frames adjacent their circular peripheral edges. One or more wire spools are retained between the platters on removable axles which span the distance between both platters at radial intervals. One or more spools may also be retained by a centrally positioned axle. For a preferred embodiment of the invention, each platter is constructed from a length of circularly-bent tubing, the ends of which are butt welded together to form a hoop. Each platter further includes a circular laminar plate that includes a circular rim, a central hub having a single axle aperture, and radial laminar spokes, each having an axle aperture, which join the rim to the hub.

Abstract: A device for taking up a fire-fighting hose, allowing the user to quickly and reliably take up the hose with a small force in an upright posture and capable of accurately taking up the hose both in a single layer and in double layers. Wheels (2) are rotatably supported at the lower part of a frame body (1), and a handle (5) is provided to the upper part of the frame body (1). The frame body (1) can be moved by rotating the wheels (2) by pushing or pulling the handle (5). A rotatable reel (3) on which hose (H) is wound is provided to the frame body (1), a power transmitting circulation member (4) is passed over the rotating shaft (33) of the reel (3) and the rotation support shaft (21) of the wheels (2) to enable the reel (3) to rotate in association with the rotation of the wheels (2).

Abstract: A transporter for manually transporting cartons of wire or cable has a horizontal support member having first and second pieces, first and second spaced-apart vertical support members, and first and second axial inserts attached to the vertical support members for insertion into entry holes in a reel or carton. A collapsible handle is affixed to the support structure and one or more stabilization members prevent the carton from rotating as wire is dispensed from the carton.

Abstract: A motorized roller apparatus for assisting in the selective rolling up of an at least one rolled object provides, in at least one embodiment, a chassis having an at least one rear rolling member and an at least one front rolling member. The rear rolling member is rotatably engaged proximal a rear end of the chassis and configured for being in rolling contact with the surface on which the object is positioned, enabling the apparatus to travel across the surface. The front rolling member is rotatably engaged proximal an opposing front end of the chassis, a distance above the surface, and configured for being selectively positioned in rolling contact with the rolled object. A motor is positioned within the chassis and interconnected with the rear rolling member. Additionally, an elongate handle portion is engaged with the chassis and configured for allowing a user to operate and steer the apparatus.

Abstract: The present invention is a unique cart for transporting and dispensing spooled or reeled materials such as carpet or cable. The apparatus allows a user to elevate a spool of material off the ground into a suspended position where the material can be unreeled, without the user having to manually lift the spool. The apparatus also allows the user to transport or move the elevated material from place to place while still in the cart.

Abstract: A reel hose cart includes a metal drum formed by a pair of side flanges with radial spokes arranged in a cross, and circular peripheral crown, and by a connecting cross member having parallel sections distributed circumferentially, and a pair of side plates made with plastic material which rotatably carry the drum and to which a metal frame is fixed having three U-shaped tubular elements. One frame top element acts as a maneuvering handle and two frame diverging bottom elements—one of which equipped with wheels—act as a support base on the ground. The top element of frame is formed by a central gripping part and by a pair of parallel side wings inserted in respective through holes of the side plates and blockable therein in axially adjustable position by openable clamps, in particular lever clamps.

Abstract: A hose reel device is disclosed for supporting and transporting a hose. The hose reel device comprises a frame. A support beam extends within the frame. A spool includes a hub interposed between a first flange plate and a second flange plate for winding the hose on the spool. The hub of the spool rotatably engages the support beam for rotating the spool relative to the frame. The hub of the spool and the frame define a perpendicular angle. A wheel rotatably engages the frame for transporting the hose reel device over a surface in an oblique position and pivoting the spool between a horizontal position and a vertical position relative to the surface. The horizontal position defines a first optimal position for winding the hose about the spool. The vertical position defines a second optimal position for propelling a fluid between a holding tank and a storage tank.

Abstract: An improved winding apparatus for winding hoses and similar hose-shaped items such as those used in the firefighting industry. The apparatus includes a retainer including first and second pieces adapted for moving relative to each other in a complementary way for securing the hose to the winding means. Optional mechanical and electrical means for driving the apparatus are described. Rollers, left and right guide means and a squeegee comprise a three part guide and cleaning subassembly which aids in the reeling of the hose. The apparatus includes a modular core adapted to be permanently mounted to any vertical wall or alternatively easily connected to a handcart or fire truck for movement to fit the particular application.

Abstract: A method of deploying temporary fencing includes connecting a first end of spooled fencing wire to a first fencepost, and with the spool rotatably on a vehicle, driving the vehicle toward a second position along a perimeter of an area to be fenced in. During this travel, the rotating spool deploys fencing wire for suspension a distance above ground between the fencepost and the spool. The spool is then removed from the vehicle and mounted on a second fencepost at the second position, thereby suspending the deployed fencing wire between the fenceposts. By mounting the spool onto the second fencepost and leaving deployed fencing wire intact with the remaining spooled wire, time and effort is reduced in later retrieval of the fencing, as there is no need to later re-join a cut length of wire to the spool, or to any wire remaining thereon after the initial fence deployment.

Abstract: The reel hose cart comprises a metal drum (1) formed by a pair of side flanges (2) with radial spokes (4) arranged in a cross, and circular peripheral crown (5), and by a connecting cross member (3) having parallel sections (6) distributed circumferentially, and a pair of side plates (7) made with plastic material which rotatably carry said drum (1) and to which a metal frame is fixed having three U-shaped tubular elements (8, 9, 10). One frame top element (10) acts as manoeuvring handle and two frame diverging bottom elements (8, 9)—one of which (9) equipped with wheels (12)—act as support base on the ground. The top element of frame (10) is formed by a central gripping part (13) and by a pair of parallel side wings (14) inserted in respective through holes (15) of said side plates (7) and blockable therein in axially adjustable position by means of openable clamps (16), in particular lever clamps. (FIG. 1).

Abstract: An apparatus for transporting, storing, and deploying multiple spools or reels of electrical wires or cable using a transportable caddy with functional features to facilitate the process of pulling multiple wires or cables is herein disclosed. The caddy comprises a cart with an attachable set of wheels, a handle, and support legs allowing the caddy to be easily moved and set in place at a work site in a vertical, horizontal, or angled position. When in use, the support legs hold the cart in an angular position during a wire or cable pulling operation. The cart also provides a shield for the wire spools from work site contaminants. Integral to the design are a series of steel rods, spacers, and locking features that allow for the quick interchange of wire or cable spools or reels.

Abstract: The wire caddy is designed to hold single or multiple spools of electrical wire commonly used in the building trades. This device allows wire spools to be inserted onto a support shaft and retained onto the support shaft by insertion of a retaining pin through retaining pin holes in the end of the support shaft. Wire is guided off the spool through a guide hole in the support bracket. The diameter of the support shaft is smaller than the diameter of the wire spool end plate center holes. The center line of the support shaft is positioned higher than the center line of the wire spool end plate holes. This creates a gap between the bottom of the support shaft and the edge of the wire spool hole. Thereby the wire spool is resting on and supported by the friction plate, and not the support shaft. Upon applying an upward pulling force, the wire spool is lifted off the friction plate allowing for uncoiling of the wire.

Abstract: A fiber axis cart includes a series of spools arranged side-by-side on a common shaft where the spools may be locked to turn with the shaft, or they may be made to turn independent of the shaft. A cable is wound onto the spools. The cable winding progresses to the next spool at each access point on the cable. Cable slack for working on each access point is obtained by unlocking the spools and allowing the spools to rotate with respect to an adjacent spool.

Abstract: An improved winding apparatus for winding hoses and similar hose-shaped items such as those used in the firefighting industry. The apparatus includes a retainer including first and second pieces adapted for moving relative to each other in a complementary way for securing the hose to the winding means. Optional mechanical and electrical means for driving the apparatus are described. Rollers, left and right guide means and a squeegee comprise a three part guide and cleaning subassembly which aids in the reeling of the hose. The apparatus includes a modular core adapted to be permanently mounted to any vertical wall or alternatively easily connected to a handcart or fire truck for movement to fit the particular application.

Abstract: An improved winding apparatus for winding hoses and similar hose-shaped items such as those used in the firefighting industry. The apparatus includes a framework, a two piece retainer device in connection with the frame, and a retainer including first and second arcuate shaped pieces adapted for securing the hose to the winding means. Optional mechanical means for driving the device are described. Rollers, left and right guide means and a squeegee comprise a three part guide element for the apparatus which aids in the reeling of the hose.

Abstract: A device for unrolling barbed wire or other roll goods. A basic version of which having a frame consisting of two limbs 20a and 20b flexibly joined by a hand grip 21 on the narrow end and separated by a product axle 22 on the wider product end. Furthermore said limbs 20a and 20b are confined by a locking device 23 when said locking device is slid toward the wider end and friction locks against the limbs. Optional bracket members 24 and ground wheels 27 are installed to facilitate rolling the assembly across rough terrain.

Abstract: This disclosure describes an electric light strand mounting device for simplifying the installation and removal of light strands from, for example, a holiday tree. The device consists of a light strand receiver and an associated base that rests on a floor or horizontal surface. Indents are provided on the receiver for preventing downward slippage of mounted strands. The receiver is rotatable around a vertical axis; and simultaneously, the base is moveable in any horizontal direction. Both movements are provided in one version, by a unitary base-receiver structure resting on base castors. In another version the receiver is rotatable with respect to a slidable base; but receiver and base are permanently attached to one another. In a third, version, a slidable base and its receiver are mutually rotatable, but are readily detachable from each other by a simple lifting motion. In all versions light strands are installed by feeding one strand at a time onto the receiver as it is rotated.

Abstract: A holiday decorations string reel including a vertically disposed hollow column with a top end and a bottom end and having a generally cylindrical configuration and a longitudinal centerline with an outer wall spaced a distance from said centerline, a substantially horizontally disposed top flange and bottom flange encapsulating said column at the top end and the bottom end of said column, a plurality of separator disks concentrically mounted along the length of the outer wall of said column, wherein said disks are vertically adjustable up and down the length of the outer wall of said column, and a reel platform rotatably attached to said bottom flange of said column. A method for hanging holiday decorations strings. A method for storing holiday decorations strings.

Abstract: The present invention relates to portable hose reel carts for handling and storage of flexible hoses, such as garden or air hoses. The cart is primarily constructed of plastic components having a centrally rotatable spool for winding of the flexible hose, a frame for supporting the spool, wheels at one end of the base of the frame, and a handle assembly for tilting the frame onto the wheels to facilitate moving the cart. The handle assembly which may or may not be foldable includes a crank mounted near the top of the handle assembly. The crank remotely drives the spool, for winding the hose, through a series of gears located within the handle. The device may further include a reciprocating guide assembly that operates during rotation of the spool to rewind the hose into a compact configuration.

Abstract: The hose reel suitably has a hub mounted on a frame to accept an air hose, said hub being rotatable to wind the air hose. Wheels are attached to one end of the frame and at least one leg is affixed to the back of the frame. The leg enables the frame to be stable when it is rotated 90° off the wheels and onto the leg.

Abstract: A holiday decorations string reel including a vertically disposed hollow column with a top end and a bottom end and having a generally cylindrical configuration and a longitudinal centerline with an outer wall spaced a distance from said centerline, a substantially horizontally disposed top flange and bottom flange encapsulating said column at the top end and the bottom end of said column, a plurality of separator disks concentrically mounted along the length of the outer wall of said column, wherein said disks are vertically adjustable up and down the length of the outer wall of said column, and a reel platform rotatably attached to said bottom flange of said column. A method for hanging holiday decorations strings. A method for storing holiday decorations strings.

Abstract: The present invention relates to portable hose reel carts for handling and storage of flexible hoses, such as garden or air hoses. The cart is primarily constructed of plastic components having a centrally rotatable spool for winding of the flexible hose, a frame for supporting the spool, wheels at one end of the base of the frame, and a handle assembly for tilting the frame onto the wheels to facilitate moving the cart. The handle assembly which may or may not be foldable includes a crank mounted near the top of the handle assembly. The crank remotely drives the spool, for winding the hose, through a series of gears located within the handle. The device may further include a reciprocating guide assembly that operates during rotation of the spool to rewind the hose into a compact configuration.

Abstract: A portable or travelling transporting device for winding material usable as a hose truck has a frame (3), to which are fitted a travelling mechanism (4) with ground wheels (6) for moving on a ground surface, as well as a hose winding drum. The ground wheels (6) rotating on moving the hose truck can be brought into driving connection with the winding drum by means of a force transfer means (25) constructed as a flat gear. A slip clutch (46) located in the force transfer path ensures that during the advance of the hose truck a laid out hose can be wound onto the winding drum with a limited winding force appropriate for troublefree, compact winding on.

Abstract: A rolled wire net and fence dispensing device providing a convenient light-weight component reducing the number of workers required to install rolled wire netting prior to the application of stucco on structures and eliminate the arduous lifting of the netting rolls, along with the possibility of injury occurred when the rolls inadvertently recoil. The device allows the worker to set up a roll of wire mesh on a rotating platform of the device and thereafter pull a short sections of wire mesh from the roll mounted on the device and attach it to a structure. The rotating platform provides easy unrolling of the mounted wire mesh and the angled rear legs restrain the device from moving when the wire is pulled backwards while concurrently maintaining tension in the wire mesh unwound from the device.

Abstract: A retractable mud flap assembly for a motor vehicle consisting of two side plates connected by rods upon which are fitted rollers such that the assembly forms a cage in which the mud flap is rolled when in the retracted position and the machinery necessary to direct a motive force to cause the retraction and extension of said mud flap.

Abstract: In order to so construct a high-pressure cleaning apparatus with a motor pump unit, in which a high-pressure pump is arranged so as to adjoin a motor in the direction of the motor shaft of the motor, and with a hose drum for a high-pressure hose which connects the pressure outlet of the high-pressure pump to a liquid dispensing device, that a favorable arrangement of the hose drum is possible with a particularly simple structure, it is proposed that the axis of rotation of the hose drum extend transversely to the direction of the motor shaft and be arranged in the area of the high-pressure pump, and that the hose drum be arranged at the side of and next to the motor pump unit.

Abstract: A storage device for a long vacuum hose such as used for cleaning a pool has a frustoconcial member mounted on a reel rotatably supported on a frame. The frustoconical member frictionally fits and secures the end of the vacuum hose to enable the winding of the hose on the reel.

Abstract: A portable or travelling transporting device for winding material usable as a hose truck has a frame (3), to which are fitted a travelling mechanism (4) with ground wheels (6) for moving on a ground surface, as well as a hose winding drum. The ground wheels (6) rotating on moving the hose truck can be brought into driving connection with the winding drum by means of a force transfer means (25) constructed as a flat gear. A slip clutch (46) located in the force transfer path ensures that during the advance of the hose truck a laid out hose can be wound onto the winding drum with a limited winding force appropriate for troublefree, compact winding on.

Abstract: A portable deployment and retrieval hose reel for deploying and retrieving a continuous hose is disclosed. The hose reel includes an independently rotatable drum member disposed between two flange members, which are preferably in the form of wheels. The wheels are similar to conestoga type wagon wheels. The wheels and drum member define a conduit storage area. Preferably, the spokes of the wheels are canted at least slightly outward from their attachment at one end to a central wheel hub and at their opposite end to the outer peripheral rim of the wheel. The use of the conestoga type wheels allows the hose reel to be transported over non-developed topography and rough surfaces, often unaccessible by land vehicles. The outer peripheral surface of the wheels can be provided with an anti-abrasive surface, such as a rubber coating or urethane.