US3796233A
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Hose splicing apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-03-01
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Granted: 1974-03-12
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Expires: 1992-03-01
Abstract
Abstract A portable, self-contained apparatus for use in repairing and splicing flexible hoses such as cord reinforced hoses employed in irrigation systems with the apparatus including an inflatable member, a compressed air tank and control valves for inflating and deflating the inflatable member with all of these components being disposed interiorly of the hose when repairing or splicing the same with the control valves being operable exteriorly of the hose by deflecting a portion of the periphery of the hose for manipulating the control valves. The apparatus also includes a metallic body that forms a core for an electromagnet with the metallic body being disposed interiorly of the hose and connected to the compressed air tank and the winding of the electromagnet being disposed exteriorly of the hose in encircling relation thereto whereby the apparatus may be moved relative to the hose while disposed in the interior thereof to facilitate proper orientation of the apparatus in the hose during the repairing and splicing operation.
Inventors
- 👤 E Lacey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 04:48
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16K; F16K7/00; F16K7/10; F16L; F16L55/00; F16L55/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
162 words
A hose splicing apparatus comprising an expansible member for insertion into an elongated hose in bridging relation to a repair area or splice, means associated with said expansible member for expanding it into engagement with the interior of the hose to exert pressure thereon during the caring of the repair or splice, said expansible member and expanding means being self contained and peripherally enclosed by the hose and remote from an open end thereof, said expansible member and expanding means having dimensional characteristics enabling movement longitudinally in the hose when the expansible member is unexpanded, and means disposed exteriorly of the hose for exerting a longitudinal force on the expansible member and expanding means through the hose wall without direct engagement or contact therewith to enable controlled relative longitudinal movement between the hose and the expansible member and expanding means so that the expansible member and expanding means may move longitudinally in relation to the hose at any point along its length.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
162 words
A hose splicing apparatus comprising an expansible member for insertion into an elongated hose in bridging relation to a repair area or splice, means associated with said expansible member for expanding it into engagement with the interior of the hose to exert pressure thereon during the caring of the repair or splice, said expansible member and expanding means being self contained and peripherally enclosed by the hose and remote from an open end thereof, said expansible member and expanding means having dimensional characteristics enabling movement longitudinally in the hose when the expansible member is unexpanded, and means disposed exteriorly of the hose for exerting a longitudinal force on the expansible member and expanding means through the hose wall without direct engagement or contact therewith to enable controlled relative longitudinal movement between the hose and the expansible member and expanding means so that the expansible member and expanding means may move longitudinally in relation to the hose at any point along its length.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
181 words
A hose splicing apparatus comprising an expansible member for insertion into a hose in bridging relation to a repair area or splice, means associated with said expansible member for expanding it into engagement with the interior of the hose to exert pressure thereon during the curing of the repair or splice, said expansible member and expanding means having dimensional characteristics enabling movement longitudinally in the hose when the expansible member is unexpanded, and means disposed exteriorly of the hose for exerting a longitudinal force on the expansible member and expanding means to enable relative longitudinal movement between the hose and the expansible member and expanding means so that the expansible member and expanding means may move longitudinally in Relation to the hose, said means exteriorly of the hose including magnetic means, said expansible member and expanding means interiorly of the hose including means subject to magnetic attraction in order to provide a constant relationship of the magnetic means exteriorly of the hose and the expansible member and expanding means interiorly of the hose for enabling relative movement of the hose thereto.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
181 words
A hose splicing apparatus comprising an expansible member for insertion into a hose in bridging relation to a repair area or splice, means associated with said expansible member for expanding it into engagement with the interior of the hose to exert pressure thereon during the curing of the repair or splice, said expansible member and expanding means having dimensional characteristics enabling movement longitudinally in the hose when the expansible member is unexpanded, and means disposed exteriorly of the hose for exerting a longitudinal force on the expansible member and expanding means to enable relative longitudinal movement between the hose and the expansible member and expanding means so that the expansible member and expanding means may move longitudinally in Relation to the hose, said means exteriorly of the hose including magnetic means, said expansible member and expanding means interiorly of the hose including means subject to magnetic attraction in order to provide a constant relationship of the magnetic means exteriorly of the hose and the expansible member and expanding means interiorly of the hose for enabling relative movement of the hose thereto.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
63 words
The structure as defined in claim 2 wherein said magnetic means includes an electromagnet encircling the hose, said electromagnet including a coil winding, said means interiorly of the hose subject to magnetic attraction including a metal body of ferrous material forming a core for the electromagnet that will be retained in constant relation to the coil winding when the coil winding is energized.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
74 words
The structure as defined in claim 3 wherein said means for expanding the expansible member includes an air pressure tank connected to the expansible member, a manually operable control valve connecting the tank with the expansible member, and a manually operable discharge valve operatively connected to the expansible member, said valves being operable from externally of the hose by deflecting a portion of the hose in the area of the valve for manipulation thereof.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
74 words
The structure as defined in claim 4 wherein said expansible member includes an elongated tubular resilient member, a pair of end caps telescoping over the ends of the tubular member, internal end members in the tubular member and having tapering peripheral surfaces, means interconnecting the end members for moving them longitudinally in relation to each other to rigidly secure the tubular member to the end caps and to enable replacement of the tubular member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
The structure as defined in claim 5 wherein said expansible member is rigidly connected to said air tank in longitudinal alignment therewith.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
80 words
The apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein said self-contained expansible member and expanding means include control means for selectively expanding and contracting said expansible member, said control means being actuated from exteriorly of the hose without direct engagement or contact therewith and without gaining access thereto from a remote open end of the hose, said control means being manually actuated with said hose being sufficiently flexible to enable manual actuation of the control means by peripherally collapsing the hose.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
101 words
An apparatus for applying internal pressure to the peripheral wall of an enclosed space comprising an expandible member movable in said space and expandible into engagement with the wall, said expandible member including means selectively expanding said expandible member, and means disposed exteriorly of the wall to control the relative position of the expandible member and wall when the expandible member is unexpanded, said means disposed exteriorly of the wall including magnetic means and said expandible means including means subject to magnetic forces whereby the expandible member and magnetic means will maintain a predetermined relation on opposite sides of the wall.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
101 words
An apparatus for applying internal pressure to the peripheral wall of an enclosed space comprising an expandible member movable in said space and expandible into engagement with the wall, said expandible member including means selectively expanding said expandible member, and means disposed exteriorly of the wall to control the relative position of the expandible member and wall when the expandible member is unexpanded, said means disposed exteriorly of the wall including magnetic means and said expandible means including means subject to magnetic forces whereby the expandible member and magnetic means will maintain a predetermined relation on opposite sides of the wall.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
30 words
The structure as defined in claim 8 wherein said means selectively expanding said expandible member includes actuating means interiorly of the space and being actuatable from exteriorly of the space.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
54 words
The structure as defined in claim 8 wherein said expandible member includes a flexible resilient pressure expansible tubular member, a pressure tank connected with the tubular member, said means selectively expanding said expandible member including control valve means, said control valve means being disposed within the space and operable from exteriorly of the space.
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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) | 1977-03-11 | 1977-09-10 | 1978-03-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-03-11 | 1981-09-10 | 1982-03-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-03-11 | 1985-09-10 | 1986-03-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |