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Recreational vehicle sewer hose support

Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-10-16
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Granted: 1980-10-21
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Expires: 1998-10-16
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Abstract

Abstract A support for a flexible sewer hose attached to an RV. The support has at least two elongate, semi-circular sections which are relatively slidable to adjust the length of the support. Fastening means lock the sections once adjusted. The support is secured to the hose by flexible ties or securement means attachable to the hose.

Inventors

  • 👤 Roger Rand

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-10-26 18:42
CPC Classifications
E; E03; E03F; E03F1/00; E03F1/008; F; F16; F16L; F16L3/00; F16L3/26

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim 179 words
A hose support device for supporting a flexible sewer hose attached to an RV when discharging waste to a dumping location; said hose support comprising: (a) a first generally elongate rigid section having a generally trough-like cross-section adapted to receive at least a portion of said hose; said first section having opposite first and second ends and being substantially free of any projections; (b) a second generally elongate rigid section having a generally trough-like cross-section and being substantially free of any projections and adapted to be slidable relative to said first section; said second section having opposite first and second ends; (c) said first and second sections each defining at least one aperture extending therethrough which apertures may be selectively aligned; (d) fastening means cooperative with said apertures for securing said sections together at a desired length; and (e) flexible tie means associated with the first end of said first section and the second end of said second section whereby the support is engageable with said hose and securable thereabout as said ties adjacent both ends of said support.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 179 words
A hose support device for supporting a flexible sewer hose attached to an RV when discharging waste to a dumping location; said hose support comprising: (a) a first generally elongate rigid section having a generally trough-like cross-section adapted to receive at least a portion of said hose; said first section having opposite first and second ends and being substantially free of any projections; (b) a second generally elongate rigid section having a generally trough-like cross-section and being substantially free of any projections and adapted to be slidable relative to said first section; said second section having opposite first and second ends; (c) said first and second sections each defining at least one aperture extending therethrough which apertures may be selectively aligned; (d) fastening means cooperative with said apertures for securing said sections together at a desired length; and (e) flexible tie means associated with the first end of said first section and the second end of said second section whereby the support is engageable with said hose and securable thereabout as said ties adjacent both ends of said support.

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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) 1983-10-21 1984-04-21 1984-10-21 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1987-10-21 1988-04-21 1988-10-21 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1991-10-21 1992-04-21 1992-10-21 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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