US3810490A
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Hose support
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-10-30
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Granted: 1974-05-14
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Expires: 1992-10-30
Abstract
Abstract A hose support for maintaining drain hoses in the proper attitude and length to facilitate draining, which includes two Lshaped support collars and an upper support which are clamped to the hose in order to provide the necessary support.
Inventors
- 👤 R Ludwick
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 16:06
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16L; F16L3/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
174 words
A hose support comprising: a. a right support collar having a first ring at one end thereof and a first supporting leg in the fArm of a semicylinder carried by said first ring; b. a left support collar having essentially the same shape as said right support collar, and having a second ring at one end thereof and a second supporting leg carried by said second ring, said first supporting leg and said second supporting leg being positioned adjacent each other in overlapping and slidable relationship to carry a hose positioned concentrically inside said first ring and said second ring; c. an upper support adapted to fit on the top of said hose above said first supporting leg and said second supporting leg at essentially the area of overlap of said first supporting leg and said second supporting leg; and d. means in cooperation with said first supporting leg, said second supporting leg and said upper support for securing said first supporting leg, said second supporting leg and said upper support to said hose.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
174 words
A hose support comprising: a. a right support collar having a first ring at one end thereof and a first supporting leg in the fArm of a semicylinder carried by said first ring; b. a left support collar having essentially the same shape as said right support collar, and having a second ring at one end thereof and a second supporting leg carried by said second ring, said first supporting leg and said second supporting leg being positioned adjacent each other in overlapping and slidable relationship to carry a hose positioned concentrically inside said first ring and said second ring; c. an upper support adapted to fit on the top of said hose above said first supporting leg and said second supporting leg at essentially the area of overlap of said first supporting leg and said second supporting leg; and d. means in cooperation with said first supporting leg, said second supporting leg and said upper support for securing said first supporting leg, said second supporting leg and said upper support to said hose.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
50 words
The hose support of claim 1 further comprising at least one slot in said first ring and said second ring and means in cooperation with said first ring and said second ring and said at least one slot for securing said first ring and said second ring to said hose.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
The hose support of claim 1 wherein said means in cooperation with said first supporting leg, said second supporting leg and said upper support is a hose clamp.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
The hose support of claim 2 wherein said at least one slot is a plurality of slots and said means in cooperation with said first ring and said second ring and said slots is a hose clamp.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
65 words
The hose support of claim 1 wherein: a. Said means in cooperation with said first supporting leg, said second supporting leg and said upper support is a hose clamp; b. Said first ring and said second ring are fitted with a plurality of slots; and c. Said means in cooperation with said first ring and said second ring and said slots is a hose clamp.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
61 words
The hose support of claim 1 wherein said right support collar and said left support collar form a tube when either said right support collar or said left support collar is rotated 180* with respect to said right support collar or said left support collar from a position where said first supporting leg is adjacent and overlapping said second supporting leg.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
The hose support of claim 6 wherein said hose is carried by said tube when said hose support is not in use.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
53 words
The hose support of claim 7 further comprising at least one slot in said first ring and said second ring and means in cooperation with said first ring and said second ring for securing said first ring and said second ring to said hose to facilitate storage of said hose inside said tube.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
34 words
The hose support of claim 8 wherein said at least one slot is a plurality of slots and said means in cooperation with said first ring and said second ring is a hose clamp.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
45 words
The hose support of claim 9 further comprising said upper support in position on said tube and a hose clamp in cooperation with said upper support and said tube to hold said upper support on said tube while said hose support is not in use.
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) | 1977-05-13 | 1977-11-12 | 1978-05-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-05-13 | 1981-11-12 | 1982-05-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-05-13 | 1985-11-12 | 1986-05-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |