US3799447A
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Hose nozzle with improved insulating protector structure
Assignee: SMITH R Inc
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Filing: 1973-04-19
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Granted: 1974-03-26
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Expires: 1993-04-19
Abstract
Abstract A hose nozzle assembly comprising a hollow metal body including an elongated hand grip portion having socket means on one end thereof constituting a water inlet for connection with a hose end and an elongated flow control element mounted in the hollow metal body for movement into different positions for controlling the flow of water from a water outlet in the body, a pair of insulating hand grip protector parts disposable with respect to each other in cooperating surrounding relation to the hand grip portion of the nozzle body and fasteners for operatively fixedly securing the parts in such surrounding relation, the parts in such surrounding relation including (1) interior surfaces cooperating with surrounding exterior surfaces of the hand grip portion of the body to define a plurality of flow channels open to the atmosphere for the dissipation of heat or cold by flow therethrough and (2) exterior surfaces for manual engagement by an operator during use so as to prevent manual contact with the hollow metal body when an extremely hot or cold liquid is flowing therethrough.
Inventors
- 👤 G Beal
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 20:56
CPC Classifications
B; B05; B05B; B05B9/00; B05B9/01; B05B12/00; B05B12/002; B05B12/0022; B05B12/0024
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
245 words
In a hose nozzle of the type comprising a hollow metal body including an elongated hand grip portion having socket means on one end thereof constituting a water inlet for connection with a hose end and a barrel portion extending from the opposite end of said hand grip portion having a water outlet therein, an elongated flow control element mounted in said barrel portion for movement into different positions for controlling the flow of water from said outlet, and an actuating member carried by said body in a position to be manually engaged by an operator gripping said hand grip portion and operatively connected with said element for effecting the flow controlling movements of said element, the improvement which comprises in combination therewtih a plurality of insulating hand grip protector parts disposable with respect to each other in cooperating surrounding relation to the hand grip portion of the nozzle body and an adjacent section of said barrel portion, and means for oepratively fixedly securing said parts in said surrounding relation to said body, said parts in said surrounding relation including (1) interior surfaces cooperating with surrounded exterior surfaces of said body to define a plurality of flow channels open to the atmosphere for the dissipation of heat or cold by flow therethrough and (2) exterior surfaces for manual engagement by an operator during use so as to prevent manual contact with said hollow metal body when an extremely hot or cold liquid is flowing therethrough.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
245 words
In a hose nozzle of the type comprising a hollow metal body including an elongated hand grip portion having socket means on one end thereof constituting a water inlet for connection with a hose end and a barrel portion extending from the opposite end of said hand grip portion having a water outlet therein, an elongated flow control element mounted in said barrel portion for movement into different positions for controlling the flow of water from said outlet, and an actuating member carried by said body in a position to be manually engaged by an operator gripping said hand grip portion and operatively connected with said element for effecting the flow controlling movements of said element, the improvement which comprises in combination therewtih a plurality of insulating hand grip protector parts disposable with respect to each other in cooperating surrounding relation to the hand grip portion of the nozzle body and an adjacent section of said barrel portion, and means for oepratively fixedly securing said parts in said surrounding relation to said body, said parts in said surrounding relation including (1) interior surfaces cooperating with surrounded exterior surfaces of said body to define a plurality of flow channels open to the atmosphere for the dissipation of heat or cold by flow therethrough and (2) exterior surfaces for manual engagement by an operator during use so as to prevent manual contact with said hollow metal body when an extremely hot or cold liquid is flowing therethrough.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The improvement as defined in claim 1 wherein said parts comprise a pair of separate parts each molded of a high impact thermoplastic material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
The improvement as defined in claim 2 wherein said material is high density polyethylene.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
45 words
The improvement as defined in claim 2 wherein said separate parts are of mirror image configuration with respect to one another and include abutting edges and said securing means comprises a plurality of fasteners extending between said pair of separate parts adjacent said abutting edges.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
55 words
The improvement as defined in claim 1 wherein the hand grip portion of said body is formed with a plurality of circumferentially spaced longitudinally extending ribs defining exterior surfaces other than said channel defining exterior surfaces, said parts including interior surfaces other than said channel defining interior surfaces engaging said exterior surfaces of said ribs.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
53 words
The improvement as defined in claim 5 wherein said part include portions surrounding the socket means of said body, said socket surrounding portions including a plurality of circumferentially spaced longitudinally extending ribs on the interior thereof, said ribs including surfaces other than said channel defining surfaces engaging the exterior of said socket means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
51 words
The improvement as defined in claim 6 wherein said barrel portion is formed with a plurality of circumferentially spaced longitudinally extending ribs defining exterior surfaces other than said channel defining exterior surfaces, said parts including interior surfaces other than said channel defining interior surfaces engaging said exterior surfaces of said ribs.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
24 words
The improvement as defined in claim 7 wherein said parts comprise a pair of separate parts each molded of a high impact thermoplastic material.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
14 words
The improvement as defined in claim 8 wherein said material is high density polyethylene.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
45 words
The improvement as defined in claim 9 wherein said separate parts are of mirror image configuration with respect to one another and include abutting edges and said securiNg means comprises a plurality of fasteners extending between said pair of separate parts adjacent said abutting edges.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
190 words
In a hose nozzle of the type comprising a hollow metal body means including an elongated hand grip portion having socket means on one end thereof constituting a water inlet for connection with a hose end and an elongated flow control element mounted in said body means for movement into different positions for controlling the flow of water from a water outlet in said body means, the improvement which comprises in combination therewith a plurality of insulating hand grip protector parts disposable with respect to each other in cooperating surrounding relation to the hand grip portion of the nozzle body means, and means for operatively fixedly securing said parts in said surrounding relation to said body means, said parts in said surrounding relation including (1) interior surfaces cooperating with surrounded exterior surfaces of said body means to define a plurality of flow channels open to the atmosphere for the dissipation of heat or cold by flow therethrough and (2) exterior surfaces for manual engagement by an operator during use so as to prevent manual contact with said hollow metal body when an extremely hot or cold liquid is flowing therethrough.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
190 words
In a hose nozzle of the type comprising a hollow metal body means including an elongated hand grip portion having socket means on one end thereof constituting a water inlet for connection with a hose end and an elongated flow control element mounted in said body means for movement into different positions for controlling the flow of water from a water outlet in said body means, the improvement which comprises in combination therewith a plurality of insulating hand grip protector parts disposable with respect to each other in cooperating surrounding relation to the hand grip portion of the nozzle body means, and means for operatively fixedly securing said parts in said surrounding relation to said body means, said parts in said surrounding relation including (1) interior surfaces cooperating with surrounded exterior surfaces of said body means to define a plurality of flow channels open to the atmosphere for the dissipation of heat or cold by flow therethrough and (2) exterior surfaces for manual engagement by an operator during use so as to prevent manual contact with said hollow metal body when an extremely hot or cold liquid is flowing therethrough.
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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) | 1977-03-25 | 1977-09-24 | 1978-03-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-03-25 | 1981-09-24 | 1982-03-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-03-25 | 1985-09-24 | 1986-03-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |