US4337800A
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Two piece extruded hose
Assignee: Steward Plastics Inc
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Filing: 1980-07-07
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Granted: 1982-07-06
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Expires: 2000-07-07
Abstract
Abstract A flexible hose and method for making same, suitable for cleaning swimming pools and general vacuum applications, having contiguous turns of an extruded helical plastic bead. The strip has thin flange and leg members for receiving the bead that provide excellent crush resistant strength in I-beam fashion while providing a high degree of flexibility.
Inventors
- 👤 Lennart L. Carlson
- 👤 Douglas I. Hoiberg
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 12:32
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16L; F16L11/00; F16L11/14; F16L11/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
A flexible hose of wound helical turns comprising: a web forming a substantially smooth bore of the hoses, said web having first and second sides; spaced flanges projecting radially outward from each of said first and second sides of said web, with adjacent flanges of succeeding turns arranged in contiguous pairs; a leg projecting as an extension of each of said flanges with the legs of the spaced flanges of the web angled inward toward each other with the legs of contiguous pairs of flanges forming a helical groove; and a bead wound in said helical groove over said legs of adjacent turns, with said bead bonded to said legs and with said flanges of contiguous pairs separable, allowing said webs to move apart when axial tension is applied to the hose.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
132 words
A flexible hose of wound helical turns comprising: a web forming a substantially smooth bore of the hoses, said web having first and second sides; spaced flanges projecting radially outward from each of said first and second sides of said web, with adjacent flanges of succeeding turns arranged in contiguous pairs; a leg projecting as an extension of each of said flanges with the legs of the spaced flanges of the web angled inward toward each other with the legs of contiguous pairs of flanges forming a helical groove; and a bead wound in said helical groove over said legs of adjacent turns, with said bead bonded to said legs and with said flanges of contiguous pairs separable, allowing said webs to move apart when axial tension is applied to the hose.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
The hose of claim 1 wherein said flanges project radially outward at substantially a right angle to said web, forming a structure of high crush resistant strength similar to an I-beam.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
119 words
A flexible hose comprising: an extruded plastic strip of channel-shaped cross section including a web forming the inside of the hose, said web having first and second sides, spaced flanges projecting radially outward from each of said first and second sides of said web, said legs substantially forming an I-beam arrangement with said web and flanges, said plastic strip being helically wound to form the hose, with the flanges of succeeding turns arranged in contiguous pairs and the flanges being angularly flexible with respect to the webs such that the contiguous pairs of flanges are free to move apart at their innermost ends whereby, on application of axial tension, the adjacent webs of each turn are permitted to separate.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
119 words
A flexible hose comprising: an extruded plastic strip of channel-shaped cross section including a web forming the inside of the hose, said web having first and second sides, spaced flanges projecting radially outward from each of said first and second sides of said web, said legs substantially forming an I-beam arrangement with said web and flanges, said plastic strip being helically wound to form the hose, with the flanges of succeeding turns arranged in contiguous pairs and the flanges being angularly flexible with respect to the webs such that the contiguous pairs of flanges are free to move apart at their innermost ends whereby, on application of axial tension, the adjacent webs of each turn are permitted to separate.
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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) | 1985-07-05 | 1986-01-04 | 1986-07-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-07-05 | 1990-01-04 | 1990-07-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-07-05 | 1994-01-04 | 1994-07-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |