Lightweight hose

US11022238B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Fiskars Finland Oy Ab · FI

Inventors

• Andrew P. Block · Madison, US
• Steve Stokes · Mazomanie, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Apr 25, 2019
• Grant date: Jun 1, 2021
• Expiry date: Sep 4, 2039

Classification

• Technology area (CPC F): Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
• CPC primary: F16L11/124
• WIPO field: Mechanical elements
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

Systems and apparatuses include a tubular body of a garden hose assembly. The tubular body includes an inner tube including an inner surface and an outer surface, wherein the inner surface defines an interior passageway of the garden hose assembly. The tubular body further includes an outer tube including an inner surface and an outer surface, wherein the inner surface surrounds the outer surface of the inner tube. The tubular body further includes a reinforcement layer including a helical pattern spiraling in at least one direction around the outer surface of the outer tube. The tubular body further includes an inner cover including an inner surface and an outer surface, wherein the inner surface surrounds the reinforcement layer. The tubular body further includes an outer cover including an inner surface and an outer surface, wherein the inner surface surrounds the outer surface of the inner cover.