公开(公告)号：US10458574B2

公开(公告)日：2019-10-29

申请号：US15085031

申请日：2016-03-30

Applicant: TEKNOR APEX COMPANY

Inventor： Gil Blanchette ,  Michael Melo ,  Steve Correa ,  Timothy L. Chapman ,  Marlon Van Beek ,  John W. Parker, Jr. ,  Paul Burke ,  Ron Eilertson

IPC: F16L11/00 ,  F16L11/10

Abstract: 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.

公开(公告)号：US10000035B2

公开(公告)日：2018-06-19

申请号：US14850225

申请日：2015-09-10

Applicant: TEKNOR APEX COMPANY

Inventor： Gil Blanchette ,  Michael Melo ,  Steve Correa ,  Timothy L. Chapman ,  Marlon Van Beek ,  John W. Parker, Jr. ,  Paul Burke ,  Ron Eilertson

IPC: F16L11/00 ,  B32B1/00 ,  B32B1/08 ,  F16L11/10 ,  F16L11/12 ,  F16L27/08 ,  F16L33/207 ,  F16L33/213

CPC classification number: B32B1/00 ,  B32B1/08 ,  B32B2307/50 ,  B32B2307/546 ,  B32B2597/00 ,  F16L11/10 ,  F16L11/12 ,  F16L27/0812 ,  F16L33/207 ,  F16L33/213

Abstract: 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.

公开(公告)号：USD812202S1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-06

申请号：US29543917

申请日：2015-10-29

Applicant: TEKNOR APEX COMPANY

Designer： Gil Blanchette ,  Michael Melo ,  Steve Correa ,  Timothy L. Chapman ,  Marlon Van Beek ,  John W. Parker, Jr. ,  David Vaz ,  Mark Buchan

Abstract: 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.

公开(公告)号：US20180038532A1

公开(公告)日：2018-02-08

申请号：US15782101

申请日：2017-10-12

Applicant: TEKNOR APEX COMPANY

Inventor： Gil Blanchette ,  Michael Melo ,  Steve Correa ,  Timothy L. Chapman ,  Marlon Van Beek ,  John W. Parker, JR. ,  Paul Burke ,  Ron Eilertson

IPC: F16L33/207 ,  F16L11/12

CPC classification number: F16L33/207 ,  F16L11/12

Abstract: 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.

公开(公告)号：US09815254B2

公开(公告)日：2017-11-14

申请号：US14695912

申请日：2015-04-24

Applicant: TEKNOR APEX COMPANY

Inventor： Gil Blanchette ,  Michael Melo ,  Steve Correa ,  Timothy L. Chapman ,  Marlon Van Beek ,  John W. Parker, Jr. ,  Paul Burke ,  Ron Eilertson

IPC: F16L11/00 ,  B32B1/00 ,  B32B1/08 ,  F16L11/10 ,  F16L11/12 ,  F16L27/08 ,  F16L33/207 ,  F16L33/213

CPC classification number: B32B1/00 ,  B32B1/08 ,  B32B2307/50 ,  B32B2307/546 ,  B32B2597/00 ,  F16L11/10 ,  F16L11/12 ,  F16L27/0812 ,  F16L33/207 ,  F16L33/213

Abstract: 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.

公开(公告)号：US20160312927A1

公开(公告)日：2016-10-27

申请号：US14850225

申请日：2015-09-10

Applicant: TEKNOR APEX COMPANY

Inventor： Gil Blanchette ,  Michael Melo ,  Steve Correa ,  Timothy L. Chapman ,  Marlon Van Beek ,  John W. Parker, JR. ,  Paul Burke ,  Ron Eilertson

IPC: F16L11/20

CPC classification number: B32B1/00 ,  B32B1/08 ,  B32B2307/50 ,  B32B2307/546 ,  B32B2597/00 ,  F16L11/10 ,  F16L11/12 ,  F16L27/0812 ,  F16L33/207 ,  F16L33/213

Abstract: 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.

公开(公告)号：USD806838S1

公开(公告)日：2018-01-02

申请号：US29543906

申请日：2015-10-29

Applicant: TEKNOR APEX COMPANY

Designer： Gil Blanchette ,  Michael Melo ,  Steve Correa ,  Timothy L. Chapman ,  Marlon Van Beek ,  John W. Parker, Jr.

Abstract: The design is the visual features of the RADIALLY EXPANDABLE HOSE ASSEMBLY shown in the drawings, whether those features are features of shape, configuration, ornament or pattern, or a combination of any of those features.The portions of the article shown in stippled lines do not form part of the design.The 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.Drawings of the design are enclosed, in which:FIGURE 1 is a top perspective view of a radially expandable hose assembly in a 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; andFIGURE 6 is a side perspective view as shown in Figure 3 in the radially expanded state;FIGURE 7 is a top perspective view of a radially expandable hose assembly of a variant of the design, in a contracted state;FIGURE 8 is a bottom perspective view of the radially expandable hose assembly of Figure 7;FIGURE 9 is a side perspective view of the radially expandable hose assembly of Figure 7, with the other side view being a mirror image thereof;FIGURE 10 is a top perspective view of the radially expandable hose assembly of Figure 7, in a radially expanded state;FIGURE 11 is a bottom perspective view as shown in Figure 8 in the radially expanded state; andFIGURE 12 is a side perspective view as shown in Figure 9 in the radially expanded state.

公开(公告)号：US20160312929A1

公开(公告)日：2016-10-27

申请号：US15085031

申请日：2016-03-30

Applicant: TEKNOR APEX COMPANY

Inventor： Gil Blanchette ,  Michael Melo ,  Steve Correa ,  Timothy L. Chapman ,  Marlon Van Beek ,  John W. Parker, JR. ,  Paul Burke ,  Ron Eilertson

IPC: F16L11/20 ,  F16L15/00 ,  F16L11/08

CPC classification number: F16L11/10 ,  B32B1/00 ,  B32B1/08 ,  B32B3/06 ,  B32B5/022 ,  B32B5/024 ,  B32B5/26 ,  B32B7/05 ,  B32B25/10 ,  B32B27/08 ,  B32B27/12 ,  B32B27/283 ,  B32B27/304 ,  B32B2255/02 ,  B32B2255/10 ,  B32B2255/26 ,  B32B2260/021 ,  B32B2260/046 ,  B32B2262/0253 ,  B32B2262/0261 ,  B32B2262/0276 ,  B32B2270/00 ,  B32B2274/00 ,  B32B2307/50 ,  B32B2307/51 ,  B32B2307/536 ,  B32B2307/718 ,  B32B2307/732 ,  B32B2307/746 ,  B32B2410/00 ,  B32B2597/00 ,  F16L11/12 ,  F16L27/0812 ,  F16L33/207 ,  F16L33/213

Abstract: 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.

Abstract translation: 软管组件，优选地是花园软管组件，其包括轻质，耐用和多功能的夹套管。 响应于至少对软管的内管施加最小流体压力，管能够在软管端部之间以及径向或周向沿软管的纵向轴线纵向膨胀到膨胀状态。 一旦流体压力降到最低流体压力以下，软管组件将收缩。 软管组件的两层结构允许在相对紧凑的空间中存储，类似的流速，大约是重量的一半，并且与常规软管结构相比提高了机动性。 在一个实施例中，夹套以连续的方法围绕管形成，其将材料（优选使用热空气）焊接到夹套中。 焊接接头形成夹套的区域，其优选为夹套的其余部分的厚度的大约两倍。 这个较厚的区域导致更硬的护套部分，使软管更加可控并且使用一致。

公开(公告)号：US20160312928A1

公开(公告)日：2016-10-27

申请号：US15084961

申请日：2016-03-30

Applicant: TEKNOR APEX COMPANY

Inventor： Gil Blanchette ,  Michael Melo ,  Steve Correa ,  Timothy L. Chapman ,  Marlon Van Beek ,  John W. Parker, JR. ,  Paul Burke ,  Ron Eilertson

IPC: F16L11/20 ,  F16L39/02

CPC classification number: F16L33/213 ,  B32B1/08 ,  B32B3/06 ,  B32B5/022 ,  B32B5/024 ,  B32B5/26 ,  B32B7/045 ,  B32B25/10 ,  B32B27/08 ,  B32B27/12 ,  B32B27/283 ,  B32B27/304 ,  B32B2255/02 ,  B32B2255/10 ,  B32B2255/26 ,  B32B2260/021 ,  B32B2260/046 ,  B32B2262/0253 ,  B32B2262/0261 ,  B32B2262/0276 ,  B32B2270/00 ,  B32B2274/00 ,  B32B2307/50 ,  B32B2307/51 ,  B32B2307/536 ,  B32B2307/718 ,  B32B2307/732 ,  B32B2307/746 ,  B32B2410/00 ,  B32B2597/00 ,  F16L11/10 ,  F16L11/12 ,  F16L27/0812 ,  F16L33/207

Abstract: 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.

公开(公告)号：US20160312925A1

公开(公告)日：2016-10-27

申请号：US14730852

申请日：2015-06-04

Applicant: TEKNOR APEX COMPANY

Inventor： Gil Blanchette ,  Michael Melo ,  Steve Correa ,  Timothy L. Chapman ,  Marlon Van Beek ,  John W. Parker, JR. ,  Paul Burke ,  Ron Eilertson

IPC: F16L11/04 ,  B29C65/10 ,  B29C65/00 ,  B29C65/24

CPC classification number: F16L33/207 ,  F16L11/12

Abstract: 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.