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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
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.
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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
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.
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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
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.
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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。
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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
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.
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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
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.
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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
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.
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公开(公告)号:US10344899B2
公开(公告)日:2019-07-09
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: F16L11/20 , 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.
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公开(公告)号:US10132435B2
公开(公告)日:2018-11-20
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: F16L11/00 , F16L33/213 , F16L11/10 , F16L11/12 , F16L27/08 , F16L33/207 , B32B1/08 , B32B5/02 , B32B5/26 , B32B7/04 , B32B25/10 , B32B27/08 , B32B27/12 , B32B27/28 , B32B27/30 , B32B3/06
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.
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公开(公告)号:US09810357B2
公开(公告)日:2017-11-07
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: F16L11/00 , 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.
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