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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7360662 | Telescopic boom arm A telescopic boom arm operable between a retracted position and an extended position includes an elongate first boom section, an elongate second boom section, and a flexible hydraulic line. ... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7168443 | Tanks A tank which is primarily intended for spraying applications and mountable on an all terrain vehicle (“ATV”). The tank (10) includes a main tank section (11) which, in use, extends laterally of the ATV and at least one longitudinally extending arm ... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7089948 | In-sink dishwasher with integrated latch A dish-cleaning appliance comprising a sink defining a wash chamber with an open top for providing access to the wash chamber. A liquid recirculation system is provided for spraying liquid onto the dish rack to effect the cleaning of any dishes along the rack. The l... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7090432 | Spill response system A spill containment and remediation system. A reel for a boom is mounted in the upper part of a weatherproof housing. The lower region of the housing is leakproof and can store recovered liquid spill. A boom or dike is mounted on the reel. The housing has an opening... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7077650 | Extendable and retractable utility line system The present invention provides a utility line extension and retraction system for enabling users thereof to selectively extend a utility line for utility line use and retract the utility line for utility line storage. The utility line extension and retraction system... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7028781 | Deep-well, continuous-coiled-tubing apparatus and method of use A system and method for injecting or withdrawing a fluid into or from a well includes an injector vehicle having a longitudinal axis and operable to position tubing into the well. The system also includes a tubing supply vehicle operable to provide the tubing to the... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7013937 | Apparatus and process for mining of minerals Apparatus for transporting mineral from a point of mining to a remote location, the apparatus including a mobile mineral breaker rig (MBR) having a mineral outlet, the rig including a fluid inlet pipe for receiving conveying fluid, a mineral inlet for introducing mi... | 03/21/2006 |
| 6994105 | Refined pipe reel structure A modified structure of pipe reel incorporates a main frame, which is provided with a pipe groove to accommodate the water pipe. The first end of the water pipe is placed at the central outlet of the swing frame, while the second end is placed at a preset cross groo... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6976286 | Motorized self-draining utility bucket The present invention 10 discloses a portable, self-draining utility bucket 12. The motorized drainage system of the present invention 10 comprises a bucket 12 on wheels 14, a draining pump assembly 16 which incorporates an ... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6953049 | Hose reel A hose concealing device which hides a hose when it is not intended to be used and which allows access to the hose when it is desirable to use the hose. ... | 10/11/2005 |
| 6945270 | Reeling device for hoses A reeling device has a base, two reeling wheels, a connector assembly and two handlebars. The base has two chambers and two notches communicate respectively with the chambers. The reeling wheels are rotatably attached respectively inside the chambers for hoses being... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6926027 | Fluid hose-supporting system for truck Fluid hoses associated with land vehicles, such as a truck, are supported on the vehicle by a spring-biased reel mounted beneath the truck. Desired tension is maintained on the hoses by the spring loading of the reel whereby the hoses are maintained in a desired loc... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6915816 | Faucet spray head hose guide and retraction mechanism A faucet assembly includes a faucet hub, a hose, a hose retraction mechanism and a storage bag for storing any slack in the hose. The faucet hub includes at least one hose guide that is used to reduce the amount of wear on the hose. The retraction mechanism allows t... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6907939 | Fire hose storage and deployment system and method A system for storing and deploying fire hoses to combat a fire on a selected floor of a high-rise building. The system includes an underground storage area directly beneath the building, a plurality of reel assemblies located inside the storage area, an underground ... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6814327 | Support for holding and securing vacuum and pressure hoses associated with a carpet cleaning system A method and apparatus for securing a vacuum hose and a pressure hose of a carpet cleaning system to a support. In one embodiment, the support is secured to a railing structure of a building or dwelling. The vacuum hose and pressure hose are extended from a base uni... | 11/09/2004 |
| 6792970 | Flat water hose coiler The present invention discloses a flat water hose coiler, comprising a hollow main shaft pivotally passing through a central hole of a middle partition, a water hose connecting section and a water outlet arc protruded outward from the hose body, and the water hose c... | 09/21/2004 |
| 6789564 | Hose reel A hose reel includes a reel and a movable curve tube disposed on the center of a tabular rack. A cover is fixed on a lateral side of the rack while a crank is positioned on the other lateral side. A multi-path hose connects to a movable curve tube by a coupling for ... | 09/14/2004 |
| 6484747 | Medical gas utility stand A medical gas utility stand for connection to at least one remote medical gas source, each medical gas source detachably connectable to a gas conduit line so that the gas conduit line is in fluid communication with one medical gas source. The gas utility ... | 11/26/2002 |
| 6446663 | Device for holding and storing at least two distinct spoolable pipes It is of the type comprising a first cylindrical structure and a second cylindrical structure with different diameters (1, 2), the main first flexible pipe (8) being held and stored in a first cylindrical structure (1), the two cylindrical structures (1, ... | 09/10/2002 |
| 6443178 | Molding service station for providing accessories in casting production The present application is a molding service station for providing accessories utilized in the casting production which includes a sturdy weighted pedestal base, at least a first panel and second panel spaced apart for holding the various accessories and ... | 09/03/2002 |
| 6378279 | Pivoting hydraulic hose support for agricultural implements A crop harvesting implement operatively connected to a tractor having a wheeled frame, a draft tongue, a hydraulic cylinder interconnecting the frame and the draft tongue, a hydraulic cylinder interconnecting the frame and the draft tongue, and a hydrauli... | 04/30/2002 |
| 6338360 | Hose reel carrier assembly A hose reel carrier includes a wheeled structure having spaced apart side walls and a top wall covering a receptacle; a hose reel is rotatably mounted between the side walls and is rotated by a hand crank operated outside one of the side walls; a reciproc... | 01/15/2002 |
| 6170542 | Electronic air dispensing and pressure balancing system for tires Electronic air-supplying and pressure-equalizer system for tires, to be preferably installed at petrol stations, service areas, mechanical assistance points on roads or the like, similar to those comprising a compression unit, which, either through a depo... | 01/09/2001 |
| 6164560 | Lawn applicator module and control system therefor A lawn care applicator system which is used on a vehicle having a vehicle electrical power system. The lawn care applicator system is specifically designed to be easy to use by an operator and to minimize electrical current usage, thereby allowing use of ... | 12/26/2000 |
| 6109544 | Hose take-up apparatus A hose take-up apparatus, which includes a flat casing defining a flat receiving chamber having a relatively narrower middle portion and relatively broader upper and lower portions, a twin line welding hose received in the receiving chamber inside the cas... | 08/29/2000 |
| 6102069 | Device for suction and collection of the exhaust gases of a vehicle Device for suction and collection of the exhaust gases of a vehicle, comprising a slotted suction duct, at least one carriage which is mobile along guide rails, with which there is integral one end of a flexible tube, by means of which the exhaust gases a... | 08/15/2000 |
| 6095181 | Articulated machine overhitch hose support Hydraulic hoses coupled between the tractor and trailer units of an articulated vehicle are connected to each of the units by a swivel joint to permit the hydraulic hoses to swivel at the point of connection to the respective tractor and trailer units. Th... | 08/01/2000 |
| 6009956 | Method and apparatus for distributing fluid to a leach field surface An apparatus for distributing fluid onto a hydrometallurgy leach field consists of individual modules having structure for operatively coupling the modules to one another to form the apparatus. Each module, which alone can form a fluid distribution appara... | 01/04/2000 |
| 5582199 | Device for securing an outlet hose and an inlet hose or inlet valve in a domestic appliance such as a washing machine, dishwasher and the like The invention relates to a device for securing an outlet hose and an inlet hose or an inlet valve to a rear wall baffle of a domestic appliance such as a washing machine, dishwasher and the like. The outlay on parts and assembly is considerably reduced in... | 12/10/1996 |
| 5535775 | Mobile pump and hose assembly deployment, decontamination, storage and transport system A mobile pump and hose assembly deployment, decontamination, storage, and transport system (DDST) (10) having a support frame assembly (14) supporting two boom assemblies (16) and a take up reel assembly (18). Each boom assembly (16) is segmented, hinged ... | 07/16/1996 |
| 5467827 | Modular fire truck A fire truck having a flat bed includes a conveyor system for loading a number of interchangeable firefighting modules onto the bed. The conveyor system comprises a frame carrying a number of rollers or casters which allow the units to be easily slid on a... | 11/21/1995 |
| 5419497 | Portable pumping station A portable water pumping station is disclosed. A hand-drawn support stand includes wheels, a vertical frame, and a handle that may be used to manually roll the pumping station along the ground. A mounting shelf fixed to the lower portion of the support st... | 05/30/1995 |
| 5277386 | Hose and cable conveyor A chain-like conveyor device (6) for protecting accommodation and controlled guidance of flexible cables/hoses/lines extending between a stationary unit, e.g. a fixed production platform (1), and a unit, e.g. a derrick (5), displaceable in relation theret... | 01/11/1994 |
| 5275198 | Portable self-contained ground water testing assembly A portable ground water sampling apparatus has a submersible pump or other water sampling apparatus attached through a hose to a hydraulically driven spool mounted on a boom attached to the bed of a truck or trailer. The hydraulically operated boom enable... | 01/04/1994 |
| 5211203 | Portable self-contained ground water testing assembly A portable ground water sampling apparatus has a submersible pump or other water sampling apparatus attached through a hose to a hydraulically driven spool mounted on a boom attached to the bed of a truck or trailer. The hydraulically operated boom enable... | 05/18/1993 |
| 5113897 | Height-adjustable supply unit for receiving working devices, especially medical devices A medical supply unit with a height-adjustable connection head, e.g., in the form of a ceiling-mounted supply unit or ceiling lamp, is able to receive a working device, e.g., an anesthesiological apparatus, while ensuring reliable coupling for this purpos... | 05/19/1992 |
| 5038819 | Movable air stand for pneumatic tools A movable air stand for pneumatic tools has a supporting base and a vertical column supported by the base. The column is a tube closed at both ends having fittings thereon whereby compressed air may be introduced into the column through an inlet fitting a... | 08/13/1991 |
| 4884592 | Reel-less dispense console A reel-less hose dispense console is provided for use in garages having multiple bays. The console is located generally parallel to and between parallel bays and is located over an aperture in the floor which is in turn located above a basement. The hoses... | 12/05/1989 |
| 4870988 | One-piece drain hose OFR an automatic washer A one-piece drain hose for an automatic washer is provided wherein the hose is attached to a discharge outlet of a pump by an adapter integrally molded onto the hose at a first end. The hose, which is formed of a corrugated plastic material, passes throug... | 10/03/1989 |
| 4819897 | Anti-chafe supporting of flexible tubular articles Supporting of cables, hoses, or other tubular articles so as not to chafe against one another or against an external support. Such articles are supported spaced apart from one another so as to be free to swivel relative to one another in separate planes. ... | 04/11/1989 |
