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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7677489 | Wire caddy The wire caddy is designed to hold single or multiple spools of electrical wire commonly used in the building trades. This device allows wire spools to be inserted onto a support shaft and retained onto the support shaft by insertion of a retaining pin through retai... | 03/16/2010 |
| 7182387 | Apparatus and method for positioning a tarpaulin A system for positioning a tarpaulin on a flatbed is provided. According to one embodiment, the system comprises a lifting device and a tarpaulin positioning apparatus structured to be attached to the lifting device. The lifting device is structured to lift at least... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7128325 | Utility stand A utility stand accommodates and/or holds washing implements. The utility stand includes a tray, a hose receptacle and an open frame. The tray is defines at least one recess for accommodating washing implements and other useful items. The open frame includes a base,... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7044414 | Wire dispensing assembly A device for unrolling barbed wire or other roll goods. A basic version of which having a frame consisting of two limbs 20a and 20b flexibly joined by a hand grip 21 on the narrow end and separated by a product axle 22 on th... | 05/16/2006 |
| 6997069 | Tool for extraction of water samples A portable reel device for extraction of water samples from feed water storage tanks and the like. The reel incorporates a receptacle known in the art as a thiever. A chain has one end attached to the thiever. The other end of the chain is attached to a spindle. A h... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6976649 | Hose cart with ease of use features A hose cart combining the features of an off-set handle, to permit any easier retrieval of paid out hose, a hose tracker, to permit hose to be neatly wound onto a reel, and a storage system comprising a protective housing, to provide storage and protection for a hos... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6926145 | Electric light strands utility holder This disclosure describes an electric light strand mounting device for simplifying the installation and removal of light strands from, for example, a holiday tree. The device consists of a light strand receiver and an associated base that rests on a floor or horizon... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6918557 | String of lights reel A holiday decorations string reel including a vertically disposed hollow column with a top end and a bottom end and having a generally cylindrical configuration and a longitudinal centerline with an outer wall spaced a distance from said centerline, a substantially ... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6908058 | Hose reel cart with elevated crank handle The present invention relates to portable hose reel carts for handling and storage of flexible hoses, such as garden or air hoses. The cart is primarily constructed of plastic components having a centrally rotatable spool for winding of the flexible hose, a frame fo... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6851640 | Easily transportable hose reel The hose reel suitably has a hub mounted on a frame to accept an air hose, said hub being rotatable to wind the air hose. Wheels are attached to one end of the frame and at least one leg is affixed to the back of the frame. The leg enables the frame to be stable whe... | 02/08/2005 |
| 6561449 | Portable transporting device for winding material A portable or travelling transporting device for winding material usable as a hose truck has a frame (3), to which are fitted a travelling mechanism (4) with ground wheels (6) for moving on a ground surface, as well as a hose winding drum. The ground whee... | 05/13/2003 |
| 6446900 | Mud flap retraction device A retractable mud flap assembly for a motor vehicle consisting of two side plates connected by rods upon which are fitted rollers such that the assembly forms a cage in which the mud flap is rolled when in the retracted position and the machinery necessar... | 09/10/2002 |
| 6439475 | High-pressure cleaning apparatus In order to so construct a high-pressure cleaning apparatus with a motor pump unit, in which a high-pressure pump is arranged so as to adjoin a motor in the direction of the motor shaft of the motor, and with a hose drum for a high-pressure hose which con... | 08/27/2002 |
| 6386473 | Storage device for vacuum hose A storage device for a long vacuum hose such as used for cleaning a pool has a frustoconcial member mounted on a reel rotatably supported on a frame. The frustoconical member frictionally fits and secures the end of the vacuum hose to enable the winding o... | 05/14/2002 |
| 6305409 | Conestoga combat hose reel and rapid inland petroleum and water distribution system A portable deployment and retrieval hose reel for deploying and retrieving a continuous hose is disclosed. The hose reel includes an independently rotatable drum member disposed between two flange members, which are preferably in the form of wheels. The w... | 10/23/2001 |
| 6105604 | Conestoga combat hose reel and rapid inland petroleum and water distribution system A portable deployment and retrieval hose reel for deploying and retrieving a continuous hose is disclosed. The hose reel includes an independently rotatable drum member disposed between two flange members, which are preferably in the form of wheels. The w... | 08/22/2000 |
| 6016986 | Apparatus for stringing and retrieving fencing An electric wire fence stringing and retrieval apparatus uses a carriage which can be pulled behind a vehicle and which supports a spool on which electrical fence wire is stored. The spool has an associated brake which allows wire to be played out as the ... | 01/25/2000 |
| 5988552 | Portable hose reel cart having a folding handle A portable hose reel cart has a folding handle that is pivotable between an in-use position and a storage position. The cart includes a pair of spaced apart side frames members having a base portion. A rotatable spool is positioned between the side frames... | 11/23/1999 |
| 5915646 | Cart for carrying spools of wire and utility trays A cart adapted to carry utility trays for tools, fasteners, materials, and a plurality of wire spools from place to place. The cart include racks for selectively holding spools and trays. The cart can be translated between upright and substantially horizo... | 06/29/1999 |
| 5816499 | High-pressure cleaner with a hose-connected cleaning gun In a high-pressure cleaner (1) including a housing (4) running on wheels (6), a motor-pump unit (2,3) in the housing (4) and a high-pressure hose (13) connecting the high-pressure side (9) of the pump (3) with a cleaning gun (12), a hose accumulator (7), ... | 10/06/1998 |
| 5775621 | Combination reel caddy and stand for cable spools A reel caddy and support stand for cable spools of the type having a central drum and enlarged disk-like ends with central openings therein wherein the reel caddy and stand comprises a generally U-shaped bent handle portion having a curved end and elongat... | 07/07/1998 |
| 5704384 | Stackable hose reel cart with tray The hose cart with tray of the present invention is of a shape and design allowing preassembly thereby eliminating the need for instruction manuals and associated product packaging necessary of hose carts that are sold in an unassembled state. The hose ca... | 01/06/1998 |
| 5667163 | Mobile wire dispenser A wire dispenser is disclosed upon which a typical spool of wire may be loaded and dispensed by a single person pulling the dispenser upon provided wheels. Wire may also be pulled from the dispenser with the dispenser stationary and wire may be loaded or ... | 09/16/1997 |
| 5626307 | Mobile swimming pool maintenance supplies storage cabinet with ventilation and drainage and with vacuum hose reel enclosed under slidable roof A pool equipment cart (10) in accordance with the present invention includes a cabinet (12) with a pair of end panels (14 and 16), a pair of side panels (18 and 20), and a bottom panel (22). An opening (28) located between end panels (14 and 16) which pro... | 05/06/1997 |
| 5551773 | Universal mobile workbench A mobile work bench including a top with a lip for preventing parts from rolling off and as a gripping surface to move the bench. A container under the top for storing parts and tools, a hinged door provides access to the area. A recessed area at one end ... | 09/03/1996 |
| 5330121 | Support bracket for hose reels A support bracket is designed to support a reel member rotatably mounted on a horizontal portion of an upstanding tube, the reel member having a pair of annular flanges projecting outwardly from a hub to form an annular channel for receiving a hose thereo... | 07/19/1994 |
| 5308011 | Supporting side for a hose-winding drum for a device for winding flexible hose Supporting side for a hose-winding device. The side has a plurality of parallel ribs and, perpendicularly to them, successions of slots alternated with successions of stiffening elements formed by sections of wall alternated inward and outward from the ho... | 05/03/1994 |
| 5179972 | Hose reel A hose reel includes a reel member rotatably mounted on a horizontal portion of an upsanding tube. The upstanding tube extends vertically from the horizontal portion and thence diagonally, to a lower vertical portion aligned generally under the center of ... | 01/19/1993 |
| 5109882 | Hose reel A hose reel includes a reel member rotatably mounted on a horizontal portion of an upstanding tube. The upstanding tube extends vertically from the horizontal portion and thence diagonally, to a lower vertical portion aligned generally under the center of... | 05/05/1992 |
| 5056553 | Portable hose cart A portable hose cart comprising first and second frame sides, each having a hub bearing surface. The cart also includes a reel positioned between the frame sides and made up of first and second reel flanges, each having a hub rotatably supported by the hu... | 10/15/1991 |
| 5046520 | Portable hose cart A portable garden hose cart for windably holding a garden hose and for use in transporting the hose between a storage location and a use location. The cart includes a frame made up of a pair of generally vertical frame sides. A reel for windably receiving... | 09/10/1991 |
| 5007598 | Hose reel assembly A portable hose reel assembly comprising a wheeled frame structure rotatably supporting a hose reel structure by a shaft assembly communicating water under pressure to a hose to be wound on the hose reel structure. The frame structure comprises a pair of ... | 04/16/1991 |
| 4974627 | Garden hose reel caddy An improved garden hose reel caddy includes a lightweight, synthetic resin frame, a pair of front mounted transport wheels that are placed in noncontacting relationship with the ground when the caddy is at rest, a windable hose reel, an elevated hand cran... | 12/04/1990 |
| 4949909 | Pipe coil dispensing rack To provide an improved pipe coil rack for dispensing pipe from a coil, the pipe coil dispensing rack comprising: (1) a frame having a turntable bearing, a cross bar, legs, wheels and a tongue; (2) a turntable rotatably mounted to the turntable bearing; an... | 08/21/1990 |
| 4830283 | Irrigation system An irrigation system and a method for using same is disclosed. The irrigation system includes a coated fabric irrigation conduit having diffuser openings defined therein. The irrigation conduit is pressurizable from a substantially flattened, unpressurize... | 05/16/1989 |
| 4784221 | Wellpoint system and reel A well point assembly is provided having an elongated flexible header pipe with a plurality of coupling joints attached thereto for attaching wellpoint assemblies. A flexible header pipe reel stores the flexible header pipe when not in use and allows the ... | 11/15/1988 |
| 4777976 | Portable hose cart and method of use A portable garden hose cart for windably holding a hose and for transporting the hose between a storage location and the use location. The cart includes a frame having a pair of vertical sides each of which has a bearing. A reel is positioned between the ... | 10/18/1988 |
| 4768546 | Hose winding cart A hose winding cart including a handle, a base including wheels, a pair of identically shaped lateral arms, a reel, a first stud and a second stud. The pair of lateral elements are connected to the handle and the base at positions which are spaced apart i... | 09/06/1988 |
| 4746078 | Reel lifting and support device An easily collapsible device for lifting a reel of cable off of a support surface and then supporting the reel in a stable position above the support surface for free rotation to allow removal of the cable, the device including a pair of indentical units ... | 05/24/1988 |
| 4706906 | Three-arm hub joint for tubular structures specifically for hose racks and hose carts A single body of plastic material has three converging coplanar radial arms and a perpendicular central hole. Each arm has an axial seat with a blind bottom to receive one end of the tubular structure and means for locking said end. The central hole is de... | 11/17/1987 |
