Flexible hose and fittings
US5195563A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 9, 1992 |
| Grant date | Mar 23, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 9, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S285/903
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A flexible hose has ribbed portions concatenated with cylindrical smooth tions. The ribbed portions provide flexibility and resilience to the hose. Flotation cuffs for buoyancy and wheel cage cuffs for reducing friction are mounted on selected smooth portons of the hose. A fitting removeably attaches to a ribbed portion forming the end of the hose to allow rotatable attachment of the hose to other apparatus.
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