US3722823A
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Fire fighting auxiliary apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-04-03
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Granted: 1973-03-27
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Expires: 1990-04-03
Abstract
Abstract A fire-fighting auxiliary apparatus which enables one person alone to easily and quickly connect the hose to the hydrant as well as to unwind and lay out the hose. The use of a hose which is spooled on a brakable reel and the handling of same in combination with a portable unit can most remarkably prolong the service life of a hose. For a synthetic fire hose especially spooled storage is very economical.
Inventors
- 👤 A Reich
- 👤 G Huder
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 06:21
CPC Classifications
A; A62; A62C; A62C35/00; A62C35/20; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/6851; Y10T137/6918; Y10T137/6954; Y10T137/6958
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
257 words
A portable fire-fighting auxiliary apparatus comprising in combination: a. a support plate having front and rear surfaces and top, bottom and side edges, said front surface of said plate including side portions and an offset middle portion which forms a vertically extending centrally located recessed portion between said side portions to reinforce said plate, b. a pair of straps on the front surface of said plate attached at the opposite ends to said side portions for securing the apparatus to the back of a person, said recessed portion of said support plate serving to centrally retain said apparatus on the back of a person, c. spaced parallel frame members extending rearwardly from said support plate and located a spaced distance from said bottom edge of said support plate, d. at least one leg mounted on each frame member a spaced distance from said support plate and extending downwardly to rest along with the bottom edge of said support plate on a surface e. a reel rotatably mounted between said frame members for retaining a coiled fire hose, f. a brake disc mounted on said hose reel, g. screw means on at least one of said Frame members for adjustably applying frictional pressure to said brake disc to retard rotation of said hose reel, and h. a pair of bayonet slots at spaced locations in the recessed portion of said support plate for releasably retaining a bayonet type coupling on the free end of said fire hose and a bayonet type coupling end of a jet pipe respectively.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
257 words
A portable fire-fighting auxiliary apparatus comprising in combination: a. a support plate having front and rear surfaces and top, bottom and side edges, said front surface of said plate including side portions and an offset middle portion which forms a vertically extending centrally located recessed portion between said side portions to reinforce said plate, b. a pair of straps on the front surface of said plate attached at the opposite ends to said side portions for securing the apparatus to the back of a person, said recessed portion of said support plate serving to centrally retain said apparatus on the back of a person, c. spaced parallel frame members extending rearwardly from said support plate and located a spaced distance from said bottom edge of said support plate, d. at least one leg mounted on each frame member a spaced distance from said support plate and extending downwardly to rest along with the bottom edge of said support plate on a surface e. a reel rotatably mounted between said frame members for retaining a coiled fire hose, f. a brake disc mounted on said hose reel, g. screw means on at least one of said Frame members for adjustably applying frictional pressure to said brake disc to retard rotation of said hose reel, and h. a pair of bayonet slots at spaced locations in the recessed portion of said support plate for releasably retaining a bayonet type coupling on the free end of said fire hose and a bayonet type coupling end of a jet pipe respectively.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 further comprising a first retaining means for supporting a hose carrying strap.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 further comprising a second retaining means for securing a grappling rope.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
An apparatus according to claim 1 further comprising a third retaining means for securing a hydrant key.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-03-26 | 1976-09-25 | 1977-03-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-03-26 | 1980-09-25 | 1981-03-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-03-26 | 1984-09-25 | 1985-03-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |