US3747166A
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Hose holder
Assignee: INSTRUMENTATION IND INC US
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Filing: 1971-05-21
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Granted: 1973-07-24
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Expires: 1991-05-21
Abstract
Abstract The specification discloses a holder for hose or other flexible tubing. it comprises two essentially C-shaped elements placed back-to-back and having a swivel connection therebetween. The elements are made of molded plastic or other resilient material. on installation, one of the C-shaped elements may be sprung over a rod-like support to grip the rod and the hose or tubing may be inserted between and gripped by the legs of the other C-shaped element. The swivel connection permits freedom of movement of the hose relative to the support.
Inventors
- 👤 B Eross
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 01:32
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16L; F16L3/00; F16L3/08; F16L3/085; F16B; F16B2/00; F16B2/20; F16B2/22; F16B7/00; F16B7/04; F16B7/044; F16B7/048; F16B7/0493; F16L3/24; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/32; Y10T403/32114; Y10T403/32163; Y10T403/32172
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
181 words
A holder for hose, tubing and the like, comprising a pair of like C-shaped elements, each of said elements having two spaced apart legs and being made of resilient non-metallic non-sparking material, the legs of one of said elements being sprung to receive and grip the said hose, and the legs of the other of said elements being sprung to receive and grip a rod-like member, and means joining said elements in back-to-back swiveling relation and providing a swivel connection therebetween, each of said elements comprising a straight portion and two legs projecting in a substantially normal relation from the opposite ends of the straight portion, the extremities of the legs being curved inwardly toward each other, and wherein the said means providing the swivel connection is located centrally of the straight portions of said elements and said straight portions provide support between said elements, said swivel connection comprising a pivot member extending through registering holes in the elements and securing them together and means associated with the pivot means insuring a snugly tight connection free from abrasion on the elements.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
181 words
A holder for hose, tubing and the like, comprising a pair of like C-shaped elements, each of said elements having two spaced apart legs and being made of resilient non-metallic non-sparking material, the legs of one of said elements being sprung to receive and grip the said hose, and the legs of the other of said elements being sprung to receive and grip a rod-like member, and means joining said elements in back-to-back swiveling relation and providing a swivel connection therebetween, each of said elements comprising a straight portion and two legs projecting in a substantially normal relation from the opposite ends of the straight portion, the extremities of the legs being curved inwardly toward each other, and wherein the said means providing the swivel connection is located centrally of the straight portions of said elements and said straight portions provide support between said elements, said swivel connection comprising a pivot member extending through registering holes in the elements and securing them together and means associated with the pivot means insuring a snugly tight connection free from abrasion on the elements.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
A holder for hose according to claim 1, wherein each of said elements is molded integrally of resilient plastic material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
A holder for hose according to claim 1, wherein said elements are substantially identical in size and contour.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
181 words
A holder for hose, tubing and the like, comprisIng a pair of like C-shaped elements, each of said elements having two spaced apart legs and being made of resilient non-metallic non-sparking material, the legs of one of said elements being sprung to receive and grip the said hose, and the legs of the other of said elements being sprung to receive and grip a rod-like member, and means joining said elements in back-to-back swiveling relation and providing a swivel connection therebetween, each of said elements comprising a straight portion and two legs projecting in a substantially normal relation from the opposite ends of the straight portion, the extremities of the legs being curved inwardly toward each other, and wherein the said means providing the swivel connection is located centrally of the straight portions of said elements and said straight portions provide support between said elements, said swivel connection comprising a pop rivet extending through registering holes in the elements and securing them together and means associated with the pop rivet insuring a snugly tight connection free from abrasion on the elements.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
181 words
A holder for hose, tubing and the like, comprisIng a pair of like C-shaped elements, each of said elements having two spaced apart legs and being made of resilient non-metallic non-sparking material, the legs of one of said elements being sprung to receive and grip the said hose, and the legs of the other of said elements being sprung to receive and grip a rod-like member, and means joining said elements in back-to-back swiveling relation and providing a swivel connection therebetween, each of said elements comprising a straight portion and two legs projecting in a substantially normal relation from the opposite ends of the straight portion, the extremities of the legs being curved inwardly toward each other, and wherein the said means providing the swivel connection is located centrally of the straight portions of said elements and said straight portions provide support between said elements, said swivel connection comprising a pop rivet extending through registering holes in the elements and securing them together and means associated with the pop rivet insuring a snugly tight connection free from abrasion on the elements.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-07-23 | 1977-01-22 | 1977-07-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-07-23 | 1981-01-22 | 1981-07-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-07-23 | 1985-01-22 | 1985-07-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |