Cuffed hose and method of manufacture
US6907906B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 20, 1999 |
| Grant date | Jun 21, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 20, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16L11/115
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention is directed towards an improved flexible hose (10). The hose (10) is comprised of at least a flexible material (28) and a reinforcing rod (12) positioned externally of the flexible material (28). Terminal ends (16, 18) define both the flexible material (28) and the reinforcing rod (12). At least one terminal end (16) of the reinforcing rod (12) is located short of the terminal ends (18) of the flexible material (28), so that the non-reinforced end of the flexible material (28) forms a soft cuff (20) adapted to be received by a hose fitting. Also disclosed is an improved method of manufacturing the flexible hose (10).
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