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Pre-rinse hose

US4431031A · kind A · utility

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11References
14Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 29, 1982
Grant dateFeb 14, 1984
Priority date
Expiry dateMar 29, 2002

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16L35/00
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A pre-rinse hose for use in the food service industry is provided. A core section is formed from an inner tube extruded from a rubber compound, a layer of textile braid applied to the inner tube and an outer tube extruded from a rubber compound over the textile braid. A steel braid is applied around the outer tube and a cover of polyvinyl plastic material is extruded over the steel braid. A hollow stem is held in each end of the hose by a ferrule which is crimped and compressed over the hose ends. A wrench-faced nut is disposed on each hollow stem to connect one end of the hose to a faucet and the other end to a pre-rinse spray head. A spring is applied around the end of the hose connected to the faucet to reinforce the hose against breakage.

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