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公开(公告)号:US10000035B2
公开(公告)日:2018-06-19
申请号:US14850225
申请日:2015-09-10
申请人: TEKNOR APEX COMPANY
发明人: Gil Blanchette , Michael Melo , Steve Correa , Timothy L. Chapman , Marlon Van Beek , John W. Parker, Jr. , Paul Burke , Ron Eilertson
IPC分类号: F16L11/00 , B32B1/00 , B32B1/08 , F16L11/10 , F16L11/12 , F16L27/08 , F16L33/207 , F16L33/213
CPC分类号: B32B1/00 , B32B1/08 , B32B2307/50 , B32B2307/546 , B32B2597/00 , F16L11/10 , F16L11/12 , F16L27/0812 , F16L33/207 , F16L33/213
摘要: A hose assembly, preferably a garden hose assembly, including a jacketed tube that is lightweight, durable and versatile. The tube is able to expand longitudinally along the length-wise axis of the hose between hose ends, as well as radially or circumferentially, to an expanded state in response to application of at least a minimum fluid pressure to an inner tube of the hose. Once the fluid pressure falls below the minimum fluid pressure, the hose assembly will contract. The two layer construction of the hose assembly allows for storage in relatively compact spaces, similar flow rates, approximately one-half the weight, and improved maneuverability when compared to conventional hose constructions. In one embodiment the jacket is formed around the tube in a continuous process that welds a material, preferably using hot air, into the jacket. The welded joint forms a region of jacket that is preferably about twice the thickness of the rest of the jacket. This thicker region results in a stiffer section of jacket that makes the hose more controllable and consistent in use.
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公开(公告)号:USD812202S1
公开(公告)日:2018-03-06
申请号:US29543917
申请日:2015-10-29
申请人: TEKNOR APEX COMPANY
设计人: Gil Blanchette , Michael Melo , Steve Correa , Timothy L. Chapman , Marlon Van Beek , John W. Parker, Jr. , David Vaz , Mark Buchan
摘要: The design is the visual features of the RADIALLY EXPANDABLE HOSE ASSEMBLY INCLUDING FITTINGS shown in the drawings, whether those features are features of shape, configuration, ornament or pattern, or a combination of any of those features.Drawings of the design are enclosed, in which:FIGURE 1 is a top perspective view of a radially expandable hose assembly in a radially contracted state;FIGURE 2 is a bottom perspective view thereof;FIGURE 3 is a side perspective view thereof, with the other side view being a mirror image thereof;FIGURE 4 is a top perspective view of the radially expandable hose assembly in a radially expanded state;FIGURE 5 is a bottom perspective view as shown in Figure 2 in the radially expanded state;FIGURE 6 is a side perspective view as shown in Figure 3 in the radially expanded state;FIGURE 7 is a top rear perspective view of the radially expandable hose assembly in the radially contracted state;FIGURE 8 is a bottom perspective view as shown in Figure 2 in the radially contracted state; andFIGURE 9 is a rear perspective view as shown in Figure 3 in the radially contracted state;FIGURE 10 is a top perspective view of a variant of the radially expandable hose assembly in a radially contracted state;FIGURE 11 is a bottom perspective view of the variant of Figure 10;FIGURE 12 is a side perspective view of the variant of Figure 10, with the other side view being a mirror image thereof;FIGURE 13 is a top perspective view of the variant of Figure 10 in a radially expanded state;FIGURE 14 is a bottom perspective view as shown in Figure 11 in the radially expanded state;FIGURE 15 is a side perspective view as shown in Figure 12 in the radially expanded state;FIGURE 16 is a top rear perspective view of the radially expandable hose assembly of Figure 10 in the radially contracted state;FIGURE 17 is a bottom perspective view as shown in Figure 11 in the radially contracted state; andFIGURE 18 is a rear perspective view as shown in Figure 12 in the radially contracted state.The radially expandable hose assembly is shown with a symbolic break in its length to denote variable length. The pattern shown on the surface repeats throughout the length of the article.
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公开(公告)号:USD770601S1
公开(公告)日:2016-11-01
申请号:US29524782
申请日:2015-04-23
申请人: TEKNOR APEX COMPANY
设计人: Michael Melo , Timothy L. Chapman
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公开(公告)号:USD898881S1
公开(公告)日:2020-10-13
申请号:US29705829
申请日:2019-09-16
申请人: TEKNOR APEX COMPANY
设计人: Timothy L. Chapman , Michael Melo , Jimmy L. Deese
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公开(公告)号:US20180038532A1
公开(公告)日:2018-02-08
申请号:US15782101
申请日:2017-10-12
申请人: TEKNOR APEX COMPANY
发明人: Gil Blanchette , Michael Melo , Steve Correa , Timothy L. Chapman , Marlon Van Beek , John W. Parker, JR. , Paul Burke , Ron Eilertson
IPC分类号: F16L33/207 , F16L11/12
CPC分类号: F16L33/207 , F16L11/12
摘要: A hose assembly, preferably a garden hose assembly, including a fabric jacketed tube that is lightweight, durable and versatile. The tube is radially expandable when pressurized by a fluid, such as water, but does not increase in length. The two layer construction of the hose assembly allows for storage in relatively compact spaces, similar flow rates, approximately one-half the weight, and improved maneuverability when compared to conventional hose constructions. In one embodiment the jacket is formed around the tube in a continuous process that welds a fabric, preferably using hot air, into the jacket. The welded joint forms a region of jacket that is preferably about twice the thickness of the rest of the jacket. This thicker region results in a stiffer section of jacket that makes the hose more controllable and consistent in use.
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公开(公告)号:US09815254B2
公开(公告)日:2017-11-14
申请号:US14695912
申请日:2015-04-24
申请人: TEKNOR APEX COMPANY
发明人: Gil Blanchette , Michael Melo , Steve Correa , Timothy L. Chapman , Marlon Van Beek , John W. Parker, Jr. , Paul Burke , Ron Eilertson
IPC分类号: F16L11/00 , B32B1/00 , B32B1/08 , F16L11/10 , F16L11/12 , F16L27/08 , F16L33/207 , F16L33/213
CPC分类号: B32B1/00 , B32B1/08 , B32B2307/50 , B32B2307/546 , B32B2597/00 , F16L11/10 , F16L11/12 , F16L27/0812 , F16L33/207 , F16L33/213
摘要: A hose assembly, preferably a garden hose assembly, including a fabric jacketed tube that is lightweight, durable and versatile. The tube is radially expandable when pressurized by a fluid, such as water, but does not increase in length. The two layer construction of the hose assembly allows for storage in relatively compact spaces, similar flow rates, approximately one-half the weight, and improved maneuverability when compared to conventional hose constructions. In one embodiment the jacket is formed around the tube in a continuous process that welds a fabric, preferably using hot air, into the jacket. The welded joint forms a region of jacket that is preferably about twice the thickness of the rest of the jacket. This thicker region results in a stiffer section of jacket that makes the hose more controllable and consistent in use.
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公开(公告)号:US20160312927A1
公开(公告)日:2016-10-27
申请号:US14850225
申请日:2015-09-10
申请人: TEKNOR APEX COMPANY
发明人: Gil Blanchette , Michael Melo , Steve Correa , Timothy L. Chapman , Marlon Van Beek , John W. Parker, JR. , Paul Burke , Ron Eilertson
IPC分类号: F16L11/20
CPC分类号: B32B1/00 , B32B1/08 , B32B2307/50 , B32B2307/546 , B32B2597/00 , F16L11/10 , F16L11/12 , F16L27/0812 , F16L33/207 , F16L33/213
摘要: A hose assembly, preferably a garden hose assembly, including a jacketed tube that is lightweight, durable and versatile. The tube is able to expand longitudinally along the length-wise axis of the hose between hose ends, as well as radially or circumferentially, to an expanded state in response to application of at least a minimum fluid pressure to an inner tube of the hose. Once the fluid pressure falls below the minimum fluid pressure, the hose assembly will contract. The two layer construction of the hose assembly allows for storage in relatively compact spaces, similar flow rates, approximately one-half the weight, and improved maneuverability when compared to conventional hose constructions. In one embodiment the jacket is formed around the tube in a continuous process that welds a material, preferably using hot air, into the jacket. The welded joint forms a region of jacket that is preferably about twice the thickness of the rest of the jacket. This thicker region results in a stiffer section of jacket that makes the hose more controllable and consistent in use.
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公开(公告)号:US20160003723A1
公开(公告)日:2016-01-07
申请号:US14445841
申请日:2014-07-29
申请人: TEKNOR APEX COMPANY
发明人: Timothy L. Chapman
摘要: A device and methods for testing and quantifying the kink resistance of a hose. The device has the ability to simultaneously test a plurality of hoses at equal amounts of twist or torque while water or other fluid is pumped through the hoses. The device can monitor one or more of the flow rate of fluid through a hose, fluid backpressure from a pressure source, torque and degrees of hose twist.
摘要翻译: 用于测试和量化软管的扭结阻力的装置和方法。 该装置能够在水或其它流体泵送通过软管的同时以相等的扭转或扭矩测试多个软管。 该装置可以监测通过软管的流体的一个或多个流量,来自压力源的流体背压,扭矩和软管扭曲程度。
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公开(公告)号:USD870538S1
公开(公告)日:2019-12-24
申请号:US29624083
申请日:2017-10-30
申请人: TEKNOR APEX COMPANY
设计人: Gil Blanchette , Michael Melo , Timothy L. Chapman
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公开(公告)号:US09863565B2
公开(公告)日:2018-01-09
申请号:US14944905
申请日:2015-11-18
申请人: TEKNOR APEX COMPANY
发明人: Chris LaTulippe , Kevin Cai , Ron Eilertson , Timothy L. Chapman , Steve Correa , Michael Melo , Paul Burke , Darnell C. Worley, II
IPC分类号: F16L9/00 , F16L11/00 , F16L33/20 , F16L11/12 , B32B5/02 , B32B7/02 , B32B7/04 , B32B25/04 , B32B25/08 , B32B25/10 , B32B27/12 , B32B27/18 , B32B27/20 , B32B27/28 , B32B27/30 , B32B27/32 , B32B27/34 , B32B27/36 , B32B1/08 , B32B3/28 , F16L11/10
CPC分类号: F16L33/20 , B32B1/08 , B32B3/08 , B32B3/28 , B32B5/02 , B32B5/022 , B32B5/024 , B32B7/02 , B32B7/045 , B32B25/042 , B32B25/08 , B32B25/10 , B32B25/12 , B32B25/14 , B32B27/08 , B32B27/12 , B32B27/18 , B32B27/20 , B32B27/283 , B32B27/302 , B32B27/304 , B32B27/32 , B32B27/322 , B32B27/34 , B32B27/36 , B32B27/40 , B32B2250/03 , B32B2250/04 , B32B2250/24 , B32B2250/44 , B32B2262/0253 , B32B2262/0261 , B32B2262/0276 , B32B2270/00 , B32B2274/00 , B32B2307/51 , B32B2307/536 , B32B2307/544 , B32B2307/546 , B32B2307/554 , B32B2307/558 , B32B2307/71 , B32B2307/718 , B32B2307/736 , B32B2307/746 , B32B2597/00 , F16L11/10 , F16L11/12
摘要: An expandable hose assembly that is able to expand one or more of longitudinally along the length-wise axis of the hose between hose ends and radially, to an expanded state in response to application of at least a minimum fluid pressure to an inner tube of the hose. Once the fluid pressure falls below the minimum fluid pressure, the hose will contract. The hose includes a thermoplastic elastomer inner layer and a slip coating layer thereon having lubricating properties that increases the life of the hose assembly. The hose assembly can include an outer sheath or covering that covers the inner tube and slip coating layer.
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