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：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：US20160146379A1

公开(公告)日：2016-05-26

申请号：US14944905

申请日：2015-11-18

Applicant: TEKNOR APEX COMPANY

Inventor： Chris LaTulippe ,  Kevin Cai ,  Ron Eilertson ,  Timothy L. Chapman ,  Steve Correa ,  Michael Melo ,  Paul Burke ,  Darnell C. Worley, II

IPC: F16L11/04

CPC classification number: 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

Abstract: 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.

Abstract translation: 一种可扩展的软管组件，其能够在软管端部之间沿着软管的纵向轴线纵向延伸一个或多个，并且径向地扩展到膨胀状态，以响应于至少施加至少最小流体压力到 软管。 一旦流体压力降到最低流体压力以下，软管就会收缩。 软管包括热塑性弹性体内层和其上的滑动涂层，其具有增加软管组件寿命的润滑性能。 软管组件可以包括覆盖内管和滑动涂层的外护套或覆盖物。

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：US09863565B2

公开(公告)日：2018-01-09

申请号：US14944905

申请日：2015-11-18

Applicant: TEKNOR APEX COMPANY

Inventor： Chris LaTulippe ,  Kevin Cai ,  Ron Eilertson ,  Timothy L. Chapman ,  Steve Correa ,  Michael Melo ,  Paul Burke ,  Darnell C. Worley, II

IPC: 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 classification number: 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

Abstract: 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.

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.