Hose And/or Nozzle Type Patents (Class 248/75)
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Publication number: 20130082153Abstract: A hydraulically-operated implement has a hydraulic system with a hose and a coupler connecting the hose to a mating port on a tractor. A docking station is mounted on the implement receives the coupler on the free end of the hose when disconnected from the tractor. The docking station includes a station body having a coupler receiving portion and a leakage collection portion. The coupler receiving portion has a primary side with at least one circular bore and the leakage collection portion contains a drain opening. A retention device positioned on the inner periphery of each of the circular bores receives the coupler. The drain opening is sealed with a drain plug and the docking station has an inside bulkhead parallel with the primary side of the station body. The bulkhead has a circular hole formed therein aligned with the at least one cylindrical bore in the primary side.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2012Publication date: April 4, 2013Applicant: AGCO CorporationInventor: AGCO Corporation
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Patent number: 8408501Abstract: A hose clamp includes a hanger configured to be suspended from a harness. A clasp defines lower pockets and is rotatably attached to the hanger by a hinge. The clasp is configured to rotate about the hinge between an open position, in which flexible lines can be laid into the pockets, and a closed position in which the hanger and the clasp together surround and capture the lines in the respective pockets. A latch is configured to latch the clasp in the closed position.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2008Date of Patent: April 2, 2013Assignee: R.A. Phillips Industries, Inc.Inventors: Douglas B. Noyes, Thomas Dale Peterson, Patrick Eugene Lewis
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Publication number: 20130067901Abstract: A hydraulic tubing support that reduces noise transmitted to an operator due to pulsation of hydraulic oil in a junction tube. The hydraulic tubing support structure includes a pair of left and right remote control valves for generating pilot pressures for the plurality of hydraulic actuators in response to an input operation performed on each operating lever, pump-side tubes and tank-side tubes respectively extending from the respective remote control valves, a junction tube for allowing communication of the tubes guided to below a floor plate through a through hole and communication of the tubes guided to below the floor plate through a through hole, and a middle reinforcement beam extending in a right-and-left direction and fixed to the lower surface of the floor plate. The junction tube is fixed to the middle reinforcement beam in a non-contact state with the floor plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2011Publication date: March 21, 2013Applicants: KOBELCO CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY CO., LTD., KABUSHIKI KAISHA KOBE SEIKO SHO (Kobe Steel, Ltd.)Inventors: Kyoko Masuda, Masashi Kawabata, Yoshimune Mori, Yasumasa Kimura, Kazuhiro Ueda, Shuichi Ono
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Publication number: 20130061512Abstract: A hose holder for a boat, or for another object upon which contact with a hose is undesirable, is a shaped rigid rod provided with a means for suspending the rod close to its midpoint, the shape created by bending each end of the rod into a helix. The rod is smaller in diameter than a common garden hose. The helices have a common, horizontal axis with an inner diameter larger than such a hose. The means for suspending the rod is above the outer diameter of the helices. Other embodiments utilize non-helical rod shapes to support the hose.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2011Publication date: March 14, 2013Inventor: R. Cle Baker, III
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Patent number: 8381825Abstract: A sprinkler mounting strut that secures an unrestrained pipe and a sprinkler together to engage a wall through which the sprinkler extends. The strut provides prongs and engagement portions that secure the strut to the edges of a hole extending through the wall. The strut provides a base against which a pipe abuts to secure the pipe to the wall. The sprinkler extends through an escutcheon and through the base of the strut to engage the pipe and draw the pipe and escutcheon towards each to secure the components to the surfaces of the wall.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2009Date of Patent: February 26, 2013Assignee: Tyco Fire Products LPInventors: James E. Golinveaux, Manuel R. Silva, Jr., Bernhard Abels, Su Yang
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Publication number: 20130037662Abstract: A supporting device for a snorkel is described, comprising a fixing element for a diving mask strap. According to the invention, the fixing element is formed by a clip (1) suitable for being fixed to a tubular portion of a snorkel and by a clip (2) suitable for being fixed to a diving mask strap, the clips (1, 2) being provided with connectors (5, 11) suitable for coming into contact with each other, each connector (5, 11) featuring a magnetic property for mutual attraction of the two clips.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2011Publication date: February 14, 2013Inventor: Kai Skudelny
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Patent number: 8356385Abstract: The present invention relates to a backpack leaf blower with a sheppard's hook device mounted on the back pack for the purpose of holding the flexible air hose by rotational force against the hose. The device can be added to an existing backpack or designed into a new device as needed.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2010Date of Patent: January 22, 2013Inventor: Terry K. Webb
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Patent number: 8353745Abstract: An apparatus for the extraction of gases has a flexible duct with an interior therein, a polymeric support extending in the interior of the flexible duct, a first anchor that secures an end of the polymeric support, a second anchor that secures an end of the flexible duct, and a duct connector. The first anchor secures the end of the polymeric support to the duct connector. The second anchor secures the end of the flexible duct to the duct connector. The polymeric support is elongated. The polymeric support has a taper and a thickness suitable for holding the flexible duct in a fixed position. The polymeric support is formed of a polycarbonate material.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2007Date of Patent: January 15, 2013Inventor: Bryan Rossnagel
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Patent number: 8348317Abstract: A holding apparatus has: a first sleeve having a first arm and a first handle; a second sleeve having a second arm and a second handle; a coupling element that couples together the first and second sleeves about an axis of rotation, with an overlap between the first and second arms upon sufficient rotation of the second sleeve about the axis of rotation towards a closed position of the holding apparatus; an adjustable receiving structure formed of inwardly oriented receiving surfaces of the first and second arms and configured to receive and retain an object upon sufficient rotation of the second sleeve about the axis of rotation towards the closed position; a quick release mechanism; and an adjustable sizing element configured to be in releasable engagement with the quick release mechanism that releasably maintains an adjustable size of the adjustable receiving structure.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2012Date of Patent: January 8, 2013Inventor: Mark C. Bird
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Patent number: 8286892Abstract: A hose holder assembly comprising a hose holder member being attached to an elongated hose holder support member. The hose holder member includes a tubular body having a passage therethrough for receiving a garden hose. The length of the body is sufficient to maintain the garden hose in a fixed position when subjected to forces resulting from a discharging flow of water. A body coupler section is provided for assembling the body to the support member. The coupler can be a male or female form factor. A utility hook can be included as a feature of the hose holder member for temporarily holding tools or other items. The body can be segmented into a fixed portion, which is attached to the support member and a removable portion, which removably engages with the fixed portion. A sizing sleeve can be offered to reduce a passage diameter for receiving hoses having smaller diameters.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2011Date of Patent: October 16, 2012Inventor: Glen Schwanebek
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Patent number: 8282046Abstract: A device having a surface on which an intravenous administration set is organized and temporarily retained in a desired configuration to prevent undesirable tangling during setup of the set. The device further includes a plurality of clips to retain various components of the intravenous administration set in a desired orientation to improve priming of the components. The intravenous administration set is released from the device by pulling a terminal end of the set in a direction away from the device.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2009Date of Patent: October 9, 2012Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Weston F. Harding, Bryan G. Davis
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Patent number: 8262136Abstract: A holding device to protect a movable connector part of a hydraulic system on work equipment, which mates with a fixed connector part of a hydraulic system on a work vehicle. The holding device is fixedly mounted on the work equipment and has recesses which receive and protect the hydraulic connections of the movable connector part when they are not engaged with the fixed connector part. The holding device may have a contact surface which mates with the hydraulic connectors of the movable part. The recess or recesses can receive a multipart hydraulic connector or a plurality of individual connectors. The holding device may include an electrical connector dummy for attachment to an electrical connector on the work equipment. A cover fits over the holding device when it is not engaged by a movable connector part; and it also mates with the fixed connector part when it is not engaged by the movable connector part.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2007Date of Patent: September 11, 2012Assignee: Nordhydraulic ABInventor: Bertil Lundgren
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Patent number: 8245985Abstract: A hose hanger device for use in combination with a water timer comprises a housing defining a hose support surface for supporting a hose coiled thereon, and a receptacle sized to receive the base assembly of the water timer therein with receptacle openings corresponding to the inlet and outlet of the base assembly. An opening is defined in the front face of the housing to permit passage of the base assembly therethrough for placement within the receptacle. The receptacle is configured to support the base assembly so that an input and display module may be removably mounted on the base assembly with the module substantially flush with the front face of the housing. The receptacle supports the base assembly with its outlet fitting accessible for engaging a water hose. An angled water conduit situated within the housing is coupled between the inlet fitting of the base assembly and a conduit segment connected to a hose bib.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2009Date of Patent: August 21, 2012Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventor: Michael H. Goetz
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Patent number: 8240620Abstract: The present invention provides an assembly for routing and retaining wires or cables in an electronic assembly or the like, including: an elongate member; and a plurality of annular structures disposed in a spaced apart relationship about the elongate member, wherein each of the plurality of annular structures defines a plurality of channels about its circumference, wherein each of the plurality of channels is configured to receive and retain a wire or cable.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2009Date of Patent: August 14, 2012Assignee: Ciena CorporationInventor: Thomas Alan Walter
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Patent number: 8235331Abstract: Disclosed herein is an apparatus and method for supporting a flexible duct. The apparatus comprises a concave duct support structure with a convoluted anterior end and one or more straps. The concave duct support structure is placed in contact with outer surface of the flexible duct. The convoluted anterior end supports curved surfaces of the flexible duct. The concave duct support structure comprises multiple slits. The straps pass through the slits of the concave duct support structure. Distal ends of the straps may be affixed to a structural member for suspending the flexible duct supported on the concave duct support structure. The concave duct support structure prevents the flexible duct from sagging and crimping, thereby allowing free flow of air, liquids, etc. through the flexible duct.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2008Date of Patent: August 7, 2012Inventor: David J. McIntosh
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Patent number: 8220084Abstract: A shower head securing device has a shower head, a casing and a securing device. The securing device has a base, a ball tube, a securing screw, a shaft, the plurality of elastic pieces, the plurality of engaging pieces, a securing member and an adjusting screw.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2009Date of Patent: July 17, 2012Assignee: Shong I Copper Co., Ltd.Inventor: Chin-Tang Chung
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Patent number: 8220758Abstract: A cable hanger having a mounting end for attachment to a support structure and a cable support portion coupled to the mounting end. The cable support portion has at least two spaced parallel legs defining a receiving slot therebetween. Each receiving slot has a closed bottom and an open top end for receiving and locating loops of a cable formed into a coil. Preferably, the mounting end is adapted to be releasably attached to the support structure and the cable hanger is formed from bent rod. The mounting end will preferably have a hook shape with a free end attaching to the support structure which is spaced from the cable support portion to optionally receive a portion of a support structure therebetween. The receiving slots will have a height and width selected to accommodate the diameter and length of cable being supported and the number of receiving slots may vary accordingly.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2011Date of Patent: July 17, 2012Inventor: Rene Gilles Czajor
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Patent number: 8177548Abstract: Device for mounting a forced-air burner 2 to a combustion chamber housing 4, having an attaching section to attach the device to a combustion chamber housing 4 demarcating a combustion chamber or to a unit 5 located on a combustion chamber housing 4 and a seating section to absorb forces and/or moments caused by a forced-air burner 2 located on the device.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2005Date of Patent: May 15, 2012Assignee: Elco Burners GmbHInventors: Sebastian Kretschmer, Enrico Seemann, Torsten Lohse, Klaus Beckmann, Hendrik Kretzschmar
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Patent number: 8152480Abstract: A water pump assembly includes a frame having a mount for mounting the frame to a vehicle. A water pump is mounted within a bottom bowl on the frame and is substantially surround by an encircling U-shaped foot to protect the water pump from damage. A pivotal arch is carried on the frame and a water discharge nozzle is carried on the arch. A flexible conduit connects the nozzle to an outlet of the water pump. Pivoting of the arch flexes the conduit in a fore and aft direction to raise or lower the trajectory of the water stream being thrown from the nozzle. In addition, pivoting of the nozzle about a vertical axis on the arch laterally changes the direction of throw of the water stream by flexing or twisting the conduit in a side to side manner. The nozzle is carried on the arch using a nozzle support sleeve in which the nozzle is free to slide back and forth to accommodate changes in the orientation of the conduit.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2009Date of Patent: April 10, 2012Assignee: The Toro CompanyInventors: Joseph P. Thelen, Andrew J. Kjolhaug, Cal N. Kosieracki
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Patent number: 8133039Abstract: A compression control unit for a compression device includes a mount on the back of a housing for mounting the compression control unit on a bed unit. The mount includes a securing portion spaced from a back of the housing and lying in a plane generally opposing the back of the housing. The securing portion partially defines a channel for receiving a part of the bed unit to secure the compression control unit to the bed unit. Spaced apart wing portions extend generally upward and laterally outward relative to the securing portion. The wing portions are configured so that fluid tubing secured to an outlet of the compression control unit can be wrapped around the wing portions when the compression control unit is mounted on the bed unit.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2009Date of Patent: March 13, 2012Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventors: Kelly M. Anderson, David Rork Swisher, James G. Hanlon
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Patent number: 8087425Abstract: A hose assembly includes a length of hose and a bracket. The bracket includes a rigid insert and a resilient overmold encapsulating at least a portion of the insert and mechanically bonding with at least a portion of an exterior of the hose. A method to produce this assembly may employ thermoplastic injection molding and include the steps of associating the rigid insert with the length of hose and overmolding the rigid insert and a section of the length of hose associated with the rigid insert with the resilient material, thereby encapsulating a portion of the insert and mechanically bonding the resilient material with the section of the length of the hose. A portion of the rigid insert may extend from the bracket and provide amounting holes and a bearing surface for mounting fasteners.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2006Date of Patent: January 3, 2012Assignee: The Gates CorporationInventor: Layne Railsback
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Patent number: 8074946Abstract: A hose hanger assembly includes a tubular support, at least one mount, a flange structure, and a cover structure. The tubular support defines a first end, a second end, and a storage compartment located therebetween, the first end of the tubular support defining an access opening aligned with the storage compartment. The at least one mount is attached to the second end of the tubular support. The flange structure includes (i) an inner ring member attached in fixed relation to the first end of the tubular support, (ii) an outer ring member spaced apart from the inner ring member, and (iii) and a plurality of links interconnecting the outer ring member and the inner ring member so as to define a plurality of windows, the flange structure being configured to resemble a wheel rim flange. The cover structure is movable between (i) a first position in which the cover structure is located to cover the access opening, and (ii) a second position in which the cover structure is located to expose the access opening.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2008Date of Patent: December 13, 2011Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventor: Michael H. Goetz
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Patent number: 8052098Abstract: The present invention is a device that can be used to hold cables, cords, hoses, ropes, and similar objects that are used during work on a roof top. The cable holding device is comprised of a body for holding the cables, a mounting bracket for mounting the invention to a roof, and an arm that serves to extend the body beyond the terminal edge of a roof. The body and the mounting bracket are respectively attached to the arm by any conventional means. The mounting bracket cooperates with the arm to extend the body a suitable distance beyond the terminal edge of a roof top, allowing cables held within the body to drape over the edge of a building without touching the terminal edge of the roof.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2009Date of Patent: November 8, 2011Inventor: Kerry Keith Kowaleski
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Publication number: 20110260011Abstract: A system of alternate hose line bundling allows for exclusion of a higher pressure hose line from fasteners directly attached to a vehicle body. Alternatively to mounting to the vehicle body, the higher pressure hose line is coupled to a lower pressure hose line via fasteners which lack mounting features. Eliminating attachment of higher pressure hose lines to the vehicle body reduces noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) experienced by passengers in the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2010Publication date: October 27, 2011Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Dequan Yu, Ram Alluri, Larry Castleberry, Carlos Armesto
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Patent number: 8038175Abstract: A support assembly for supporting a flexible duct includes a radius strap for maintaining the desired angle of bend for the flexible duct. The radius strap retains its shape through ribs along the back side of the strap. The assembly is secured at both ends to the flexible duct via arms branching off of cross pieces which branch off from the radius strap. The arms contain slots which allow varying connection devices to pass through and across indentations at the ends of the ribs to secure the flexible duct to the assembly itself and to varying pieces of HVAC equipment.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2008Date of Patent: October 18, 2011Inventor: Dale J. Crook
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Patent number: 8006916Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method for providing a fluid stream into an environment for cooling purposes are disclosed. Such an apparatus includes a body portion and a nozzle, the nozzle being adapted to direct water into the environment. Such an apparatus may include a body portion having a flow channel defined therein for gas flow therethrough; and, a nozzle operatively disposed within the flow channel; said nozzle adapted to direct a liquid therefrom; wherein the channel and the nozzle are operatively disposed relative to each other so that a gas flowing through the channel and the liquid are combined into a fluid stream directed from the apparatus into the surrounding environment.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2008Date of Patent: August 30, 2011Inventors: Kenneth A. Metcalf, Carlton E. Brown
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Publication number: 20110186697Abstract: A mounting apparatus for automatic fire sprinkler systems and other objects to be securely attached to the structure of a ceiling of a building, and additionally relates to a mounting clamp for securely gripping the tee of a suspended ceiling in order to mount an object to be held in proximity to the ceiling and a mounting clamp for mounting the sprinkler head of a fire protection system or other type of water system. The system provides means for more rigidly mounting various components of the system to the existing piping and ceiling structure found at an installation location.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2011Publication date: August 4, 2011Inventors: William E. Hickle, Mark D. Hickle
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Patent number: 7954771Abstract: A mount for situating a sprinkler nozzle of a fire extinguishing system in an opening of a suspended ceiling system, the fire extinguishing system having a main line to which a downwardly directed sprinkler nozzle is connected by a flexible hose line, a bridge provided on the top side of the ceiling system extending essentially parallel thereto, the bridge being connected to girders of the ceiling system by a detachable clamp, and the sprinkler nozzle being at least indirectly attached to the bridge.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2007Date of Patent: June 7, 2011Assignee: Witzenmann GmbHInventor: Gerd Paulig
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Patent number: 7931021Abstract: A patient interface support that supports a patient interface of a PAP device and generates a pre-selected engagement pressure at the patient interface to create a seal between the patient interface and the patient's airflow passages when the interface support is in use while alleviating the strain on the patient's head. The patient interface support includes a base for attachment to a support surface; and, a support extension having a joint; a patient interface mount; and, biasing means. The joint movably connects the support extension to the base, the patient interface mount supports the patient interface, and the biasing means generates a pre-selected engagement pressure at the patient interface to create a seal between said patient interface and the patient's airflow passages when said interface support is in use.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2007Date of Patent: April 26, 2011Assignee: BRAEBON Medical CorporationInventors: Mitchell Andrew Livingston, Stephen Keir Roberts
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Patent number: 7926768Abstract: An inclined support system for a drain hose enhances drainage of wastewater from a holding tank of a recreational vehicle to a disposal facility. The support system includes one or more sawhorse-like fixtures with legs having slanted lower edges in contact with the ground to provide an inclined drain hose supporting cross member. The legs pivot about the cross member and upon insertion of the drain hose intermediate the legs above the cross member, the upper ends of the legs bear thereagainst to define and stabilize the cant or splay of the legs. Upon removal of the hose, the elements of the fixture are foldable to a compact flattened configuration for storage. In another embodiment, one or more slotted cylindrical elements serve as a support for the drain hose. A plurality of pairs of descending length legs are detachably attachable within opposed channels depending from the support to place the support at an incline and enhance the flow of fluid through the drain hose.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2006Date of Patent: April 19, 2011Assignee: Prest-O-Fit Manufacturing, Inc.Inventor: J. David Prest
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Patent number: 7891614Abstract: A cable hanger having a mounting end for attachment to a support structure and a cable support portion coupled to the mounting end. The cable support portion has at least two spaced parallel legs defining a receiving slot therebetween. Each receiving slot has a closed bottom and an open top end for receiving and locating loops of a cable formed into a coil. Preferably, the mounting end is adapted to be releasably attached to the support structure and the cable hanger is formed from bent rod. The mounting end will preferably have a hook shape with a free end attaching to the support structure which is spaced from the cable support portion to optionally receive a portion of a support structure therebetween. The receiving slots will have a height and width selected to accommodate the diameter and length of cable being supported and the number of receiving slots may vary accordingly.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2006Date of Patent: February 22, 2011Inventor: Rene Gilles Czajor
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Patent number: 7891316Abstract: A rear milking cluster hose support arm for supporting a milking cluster hose in an existing milking system where milking is done from a rear of a cow includes a rubber bumper for supporting an existing cluster hose and a rectilinear rod. The apparatus further includes a rod holder and a selectively adjusting mechanism with a coupling nut, an air hose, a tee union adapter, and a flattened lever. A predetermined oscillating air pressure level is introduced into the cylinder from the existing air supply source to thereby raise and lower the coupling nut and articulate the lever about the rod to thereby adjust the position of the rod and the rubber bumper respectively during non-operating conditions.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2008Date of Patent: February 22, 2011Inventor: Pete Maljaars
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Publication number: 20110024579Abstract: A bracket for attaching a hose comprising a strip adapted to surround a hose, an end portion connected to the strip and a locking portion to close the strip about the hose, in which the locking portion is configured to cooperate with a threaded fastening device to fasten the bracket to a support is provided. The bracket further comprises at least one anti-rotation device adapted to cooperate with one of the threaded fastening device and the support.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2010Publication date: February 3, 2011Inventor: Carlo Cesarino
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Patent number: 7878464Abstract: Disclosed herein is a mounting structure of a coupler for a sprinkler. The mounting structure is constructed so that a coupler to which a sprinkler head and a water supply line are connected is fitted into a clamp in a lateral direction and is secured at a predetermined position by a snap part, and a support structure having a shape corresponding to the cross-section of the coupler is provided so as to prevent the coupler from rotating in the clamp.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2009Date of Patent: February 1, 2011Assignee: Kofulso Co., Ltd.Inventor: Seung-il Oh
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Publication number: 20110017882Abstract: A mechanical apparatus for securely holding a hose, even while liquid is flowing through the hose, by creating a frictional force on the hose without kinking or otherwise restricting the flow through the hose. The apparatus includes a tube with a diameter suitably larger than the hose to be used with the apparatus. The tube includes a suitable bend such that the hose must bend as it passes through the tube. The apparatus also includes a bracket allowing the apparatus to be attached to, for example, a bucket or other suitable reservoir.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2009Publication date: January 27, 2011Inventor: Todd G. Grunow
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Publication number: 20100314506Abstract: A riser lock unit is provided for quick and easy mounting onto an elevated sprinkler riser. The riser lock unit functions to retain or maintain the sprinkler riser in an elevated position, without normal spring-loaded retraction into an underlying sprinkler housing, to facilitate service and/or replacement of a sprinkler nozzle head mounted at the upper end of the riser. When desired, the riser lock unit is quickly and easily removed from the sprinkler riser.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2010Publication date: December 16, 2010Inventors: Wayne H. Holland, JR., Remo Ambrosini
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Publication number: 20100294897Abstract: The invention comprises a hose support for supporting a hose extending from a CPAP or oxygen machine to a mask on a user. The hose support comprises a housing, a reel mounted within said housing and having a tape wound thereon, a tensioning mechanism operatively connected to said tape for maintaining a pre-determined tension in said tape, such that the tape extends when under a tension greater than said pre-determined tension and retracts when slack is provided, and a connector attached to a free end of said tape, said connector sized and dimensioned to be secured to a fixed position on the hose. The fixed position defining a tensioned segment of the hose, extending from said connector to the mask. The pre-determined tension is selected to support the tensioned segment of the hose away from the user, and wherein said tape extends and retracts in response to movement of the user, thereby maintaining the tensioned segment away from the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2009Publication date: November 25, 2010Inventor: Yorgi GEORGEY
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Publication number: 20100270440Abstract: A hose hanger device for use in combination with a water timer comprises a housing defining a hose support surface for supporting a hose coiled thereon, and a receptacle sized to receive the base assembly of the water timer therein with receptacle openings corresponding to the inlet and outlet of the base assembly. An opening is defined in the front face of the housing to permit passage of the base assembly therethrough for placement within the receptacle. The receptacle is configured to support the base assembly so that an input and display module may be removably mounted on the base assembly with the module substantially flush with the front face of the housing. The receptacle supports the base assembly with its outlet fitting accessible for engaging a water hose. An angled water conduit situated within the housing is coupled between the inlet fitting of the base assembly and a conduit segment connected to a hose bib.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2009Publication date: October 28, 2010Applicants: Gilmour, Inc., Robert Bosch GmbHInventor: Michael H. Goetz
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Patent number: 7819798Abstract: An apparatus for storing at least one elongated and flexible object, such as an insertion tube that functions as a portion of an endoscope or a borescope device. The apparatus includes a rotating storage carousel having a base and a peripheral barrier. An elongated and flexible object, such as an insertion tube, is stored along the inner side of the peripheral barrier and the base. The storage cavity of the carousel rotates while accepting the transfer of the elongated and flexible object for storage.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2006Date of Patent: October 26, 2010Assignee: GE Inspection Technologies, LPInventors: Allan I. Krauter, Charles W. Fish, III, Raymond A. Lia, Thomas W. Karpen, Kenneth Von Felten, Ronald H. Lawson, Leigh Lawson, legal representative
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Patent number: 7810764Abstract: A device for guiding a hose of an industrial robot, having at least one supply line, with a guide element wherein the hose can move against the restoring force of a restoring element. The guide element has an axial guide segment for guiding the hose in its longitudinal direction and a compensation segment adjoining the guide segment. The compensation segment is formed by a housing configured such that a lateral deflection of the supply line—in relation to the longitudinal direction—is made possible in the housing across an axial section. The guide element is formed so that it can swing open. At the entry side into the guide element the hose is surrounded by an abutment for the restoring element. The abutment may be inserted in the guide element or mounted in a fastening clamp block.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2006Date of Patent: October 12, 2010Assignee: Leoni Elocab GmbHInventor: Claude Burlot
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Patent number: 7810765Abstract: In order to allow, in particular in the case of an industrial robot for a hose assembly to be used, a simply constructed guide element which is flexible is provided. The guide element has longitudinal compensation for the hose assembly and is formed by preferably four guide rods which are distributed uniformly on a circular line and are respectively fastened at their ends to a holding ring. The supply lines running in the hose assembly can be flexibly guided laterally out from the guide element, to any desired sides, between the guide rods. A helical spring which surrounds the hose assembly in the guide element, is provided for a restoring movement.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2009Date of Patent: October 12, 2010Assignee: Leoni Protec Cable Systems GmbHInventor: Claude Burlot
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Patent number: 7784746Abstract: In an embodiment of the present invention there is disclosed a mounting assembly for a sprinkler reducer. The assembly includes a mounting bracket having a locking unit, a latitudinal support bar to which the mounting bracket is movably coupled, and a pair of longitudinal support units which are coupled to opposite ends of the support bar.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2009Date of Patent: August 31, 2010Assignee: Victaulic CompanyInventors: Charles Kafenshtok, Charles V. Oakes
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Patent number: 7780123Abstract: A stand for use in pouring concrete is provided. The stand includes a boom that is configured for holding a hose for use in dispensing concrete slurry therefrom. The stand also has a column that supports the boom. A base is present and extends from the column. The base also provides stability to the column to help prevent it from tipping over. In other variations, the height of the boom can be adjustable with respect to the base. Also in other variations the boom may be configured so as to pivot or rotate with respect to the base.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2006Date of Patent: August 24, 2010Inventors: Jay Bailyn, Dan Goldburg, Dustin Vain
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Publication number: 20100206998Abstract: A hose frame assembly includes a pipe body, a wheel disc, a tensile adjusting device, and a cable. The pipe body includes three aligned pipe sections, and two resilient joints connected between every adjacent two of the three pipe sections. The tensile adjusting device is located between the pipe body and wheel disc, and includes a guide rail, two sliding members slidably mounted to the guide rail, and a resilient member connected between the sliding members. A wheel is rotatably mounted to each of the sliding members. Two ends of the cable extend extend through the pipe sections and the resilient joints and spacedly are fixed to an inner wall of one of the pipe sections located at a far end of the pipe body. A portion of the cable located out of the pipe body is positioned around the wheel disc and the wheels.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2009Publication date: August 19, 2010Applicant: FOXNUM TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventor: YUEH-HSUN KING
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Patent number: 7748418Abstract: A wheeled, fuel hose lift tool adapted to lift successive sections of a fuel hose to drain residual fuel from the hose as a user moves along the extended direction of the fuel hose. The tool includes a hose support wheel, an elongate, adjustable tube and a handle.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2007Date of Patent: July 6, 2010Inventor: Bruce D. Johnson
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Patent number: 7744043Abstract: A hose tender is provided for use with a CPAP system. The CPAP system includes a breathing mask connected to a CPAP air generator via a hose. The hose tender supports the hose above a user in a convenient and safe manner. The hose tender includes a support arm including a first end and second end. The first end of the support arm is provided with an arcuate coupling portion and the second end is provided with a hose engaging portion. The hose engaging portion includes a cantilevered section secured to the second end of the support arm such that a longitudinal axis of the cantilevered section is oriented substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the support arm; wherein the cantilevered section includes an abutment member and a return portion with an horizontal line member connected therebetween. The hose tender also includes a clamp for selectively securing the support arm to a support surface.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2009Date of Patent: June 29, 2010Inventor: Sam J. Otinger
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Patent number: 7735787Abstract: In an embodiment of the present invention there is disclosed a mounting assembly for a sprinkler reducer. The assembly includes a mounting bracket having a locking unit, a latitudinal support bar to which the mounting bracket is movably coupled, and a pair of longitudinal support units which are coupled to opposite ends of the support bar.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2007Date of Patent: June 15, 2010Assignee: Victaulic CompanyInventors: Charles Kafenshtok, Charles Oaks
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Publication number: 20100102176Abstract: A hose tender is provided for use with a CPAP system. The CPAP system includes a breathing mask connected to a CPAP air generator via a hose. The hose tender supports the hose above a user in a convenient and safe manner. The hose tender includes a support arm including a first end and second end. The first end of the support arm is provided with an arcuate coupling portion and the second end is provided with a hose engaging portion. The hose engaging portion includes a cantilevered section secured to the second end of the support arm such that a longitudinal axis of the cantilevered section is oriented substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the support arm; wherein the cantilevered section includes an abutment member and a return portion with an horizontal line member connected therebetween. The hose tender also includes a clamp for selectively securing the support arm to a support surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2009Publication date: April 29, 2010Inventor: Sam J. Otinger
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Publication number: 20100096513Abstract: A removable vacuum hose/lane buoy clip system that is attached to the sides of a pool by suction cup and can be positioned anywhere on the wall of the pool. There are no permanent features attached to the pool deck or side surface. When the clip system is suctioned to the side of the pool, it can then clip onto the vacuum hose and prevent the hose from moving around the pool or can clip onto lane buoys to section off any part of a pool.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2008Publication date: April 22, 2010Inventor: Frank Denis Beebe
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Publication number: 20100059636Abstract: A water hose end positioning device according to the present invention includes a first loop configured to be coupled to a spigot. An adjustable loop is configured to encircle a portion of a water hose coupled to the spigot and to contract when the portion of said water hose is under tension to inhibit the water hose from kinking between the adjustable loop and the spigot. The positioning device includes a flexible elongate length element extending between the first loop and the adjustable loop.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2008Publication date: March 11, 2010Inventors: George H. McClanahan, Jeffery McClanahan