U.S. patent application number 13/536048 was filed with the patent office on 2013-01-03 for hose hanger.
This patent application is currently assigned to F2M INTERNATIONAL INC.. Invention is credited to Alfredo Asta.
Application Number | 20130001376 13/536048 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 47389577 |
Filed Date | 2013-01-03 |
United States Patent
Application |
20130001376 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Asta; Alfredo |
January 3, 2013 |
HOSE HANGER
Abstract
A hose hanger assemblage, containing a base member, a mountable
member, a hose attachment means and a mounting means. The base
member has a base member shoulder coupling a base member arm to a
base member neck. The mountable member has a mountable member
shoulder coupling a mountable member arm to a mountable member
neck. The mountable member arm is detachably coupled to the base
member arm. The hose attachment means is coupled to the base member
for detachably attaching a hose to the base member. And, the
mounting means is coupled to the base member permitting the base
member to be affixed to a surface.
Inventors: |
Asta; Alfredo; (Woodbridge,
CA) |
Assignee: |
F2M INTERNATIONAL INC.
Woodbridge
CA
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Family ID: |
47389577 |
Appl. No.: |
13/536048 |
Filed: |
June 28, 2012 |
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Application
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Filing Date |
Patent Number |
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61501826 |
Jun 28, 2011 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
248/89 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A47L 9/0063 20130101;
B65H 75/4476 20130101; B65H 75/28 20130101; B65H 2701/33
20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
248/89 |
International
Class: |
A47L 9/00 20060101
A47L009/00 |
Claims
1. A hose hanger assemblage, comprising: a base member having a
base member shoulder coupling a base member arm to a base member
neck; a mountable member having a mountable member shoulder
coupling a mountable member arm to a mountable member neck; the
mountable member arm detachably coupled to the base member arm; a
hose attachment means coupled to the base member for detachably
attaching a hose to the base member; and mounting means coupled to
the base member permitting the base member to be affixed to a
surface.
2. The hose hanger assemblage according to claim 1, further
comprising a spacer detachably coupling the base member arm to the
mountable member arm, for adjusting the distance between the base
member shoulder and the mountable member shoulder.
3. The hose hanger assemblage according to claim 1, wherein the
base member shoulder comprises a base member first shoulder and a
base member second shoulder; the base member arm comprises a base
member first arm and a base member second arm; the base member neck
comprises a base member first neck and a base member second neck;
the mountable member shoulder comprises a mountable member first
shoulder and a mountable member second shoulder; the mountable
member arm comprises a mountable member first arm and a mountable
member second arm; the mountable member neck comprises a mountable
member first neck and a mountable member second neck; and the base
member first arm is detachably coupled to the mountable member
first arm, and the base member second arm is detachably coupled to
the mountable member second arm.
4. The hose hanger assemblage according to claim 3 when dependent
upon claim 2, wherein the spacer comprises a first, a second, a
third and a fourth hollow tubes and a first and second insert rods;
the first hollow tube adapted to receive the base member first arm
at a first hollow tube base member first arm end and one end of the
first insert rod at a first hollow tube first insert rod end, and
the third hollow tube adapted to receive the mountable member first
arm at a third hollow tube mountable member first arm end and an
opposing end of the first insert rod at a third hollow tube first
insert rod end; and the second hollow tube adapted to receive the
base member second arm at a second hollow tube base member second
arm end and one end of the second insert rod at a second hollow
tube second insert rod end, and the fourth hollow tube adapted to
receive the mountable member second arm at a fourth hollow tube
mountable member second arm end and an opposing end of the second
insert rod at a fourth hollow tube second insert rod end.
5. The hose hanger assemblage according to claim 4, wherein the
first and the second hollow tubes are coupled to a casing for
storing accessories.
6. The hose hanger assemblage according to claim 5, wherein the
casing comprises a clamping means for detachably attaching an
extendable wand of a vacuum cleaner.
7. The hose hanger assemblage according to claim 1, wherein the
hose attachment means is coupled to the base member shoulder.
8. The hose hanger assemblage according to claim 3, wherein the
hose attachment means is coupled to the base member first shoulder
and the base member second shoulder.
9. The hose hanger assemblage according to claim 1, wherein the
hose attachment means comprises a dovetailed projection insertable
into an end of the hose for frictionally attaching the hose.
10. The hose hanger assemblage according to claim 1, further
comprising additional dovetailed projections for detachably
attaching accessories.
11. The hose hanger assemblage according to claim 10, wherein the
additional dovetailed projections are coupled to the mountable
member first arm, mountable member second arm or both the mountable
member first and second arms.
12. The hose hanger assemblage according to claim 1, wherein the
base member first neck and the base member second neck are coupled
to form a U-shaped member, and the mountable member first neck and
the mountable member second neck are coupled to form an inverted
U-shaped member.
13. The hose hanger assemblage according to claim 1, wherein the
mounting means comprises a panel coupled to the base member
shoulder or the base member first shoulder and the base member
second shoulder; the panel having an aperture adapted for receiving
a fastener.
14. The hose hanger assemblage according to claim 1, further
comprising accessory attachment means coupled to the mountable
member.
15. A kit comprising the hose hanger assemblage as defined in claim
1, and instructions for assembling the hose hanger assemblage.
Description
[0001] This application claims priority to Provisional application
U.S. Ser. No. 61/501,826, filed Jun. 28, 2011.
FIELD
[0002] The specification relates to an adjustable hose hanger.
BACKGROUND
[0003] A central vacuum cleaner unit contains a vacuum motor unit
and a number of parts and accessories, such as, a flexible hose,
power nozzle, telescopic extension wand, floor brush, upholstery
tool, crevice tool, dusting brush and adapters. The parts and
accessories can be assembled as desired for vacuuming. Typically,
the telescoping wand is connected to a floor brush at one end, and
at the other end the telescoping wand is connected to a flexible
hose. The opposing end of the flexible hose can be connected to a
wall mounted vacuum outlet, which draws a vacuum upon connection
through the flexible hose, so that an area can be vacuumed, when
needed.
[0004] After vacuuming, the different parts and accessories can be
disassembled and stored. Typically, the different parts and/or
accessories are stored in a cupboard on the floor, until
subsequently needed; or the flexible hose can be placed on a hose
hanger. Storage in a cupboard of the different parts and
accessories can lead to clutter and accidental breakage of the
parts or accessories. In addition, the parts or accessories can get
misplaced. While storing the flexible hose on a typical hose hanger
can be problematic, as the flexible hose can slip and unwind. This
can be due to the size of the flexible hose, the manner of winding
the hose and different sizes of the loops formed, and how the
weight is balanced on the hose hanger.
[0005] This problem of hose management is not limited to central
vacuum hoses and accessories, but can be encountered in other areas
where hoses and accessories are used, such as, for example and
without limitation, a pool hose.
[0006] In view of the above, there is a need in the art for a hose
hanger assemblage that can be used to store a flexible hose.
Further, there is a need in the art for a hose hanger assemblage
that can be used to store a flexible hose and can resist slippage
of the flexible hose from the hose hanger. In addition, there is a
need in the art for a hose hanger assemblage that can take into
account the different hose lengths and resist slippage of the
stored flexible hose. Moreover, there is a need in the art for a
hose hanger that can be used to store a flexible hose and its other
related parts and accessories. Also, there is a need in the art for
a hose hanger that includes a mountable member and a base member,
which allows adjustment and easy coiling.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0007] Reference will now be made, by way of example, to the
accompanying drawings which show example embodiments of the present
application, and in which:
[0008] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment in accordance
with one aspect of the specification;
[0009] FIG. 2 is a front elevational view of an embodiment in
accordance with one aspect of the specification;
[0010] FIG. 3 is a side elevational view of an embodiment in
accordance with one aspect of the specification;
[0011] FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of an embodiment in
accordance with one aspect of the specification;
[0012] FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a base member of the hose
hanger assemblage in accordance with one aspect of the
specification;
[0013] FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a mountable member of the
hose hanger assemblage in accordance with one aspect of the
specification;
[0014] FIG. 7 is a front elevational view of a hose attachment
means used with the hose hanger assemblage in accordance with one
aspect of the specification;
[0015] FIG. 8 is a plan view of an insert rod used as part of the
spacer in the hose hanger assemblage in accordance with one aspect
of the specification;
[0016] FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a casing used as part of the
spacer in the hose hanger assemblage in accordance with one aspect
of the specification;
[0017] FIG. 10 is front elevational view of accessory attachment
means used with the hose hanger assemblage in accordance with one
aspect of the specification;
[0018] FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a U-shaped member as part
of the hose hanger assemblage in accordance with one aspect of the
specification;
[0019] FIG. 12 is a perspective view of an inverted U-shaped member
as part of the hose hanger assemblage in accordance with one aspect
of the specification;
[0020] FIG. 13 is a plan view of a panel used with the hose hanger
assemblage in accordance with one aspect of the specification;
[0021] FIG. 14 is a photograph of a vacuum hose and accessories
secured to a hose hanger assemblage in accordance with one aspect
of the specification.
[0022] Similar reference numerals may have been used in different
figures to denote similar components.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0023] In one aspect, the specification relates to a hose hanger
assemblage, containing:
a base member having a base member shoulder coupling a base member
arm to a base member neck; a mountable member having a mountable
member shoulder coupling a mountable member arm to a mountable
member neck; the mountable member arm detachably coupled to the
base member arm; a hose attachment means coupled to the base member
for detachably attaching a hose to the base member; and mounting
means coupled to the base member permitting the base member to be
affixed to a surface.
[0024] In another aspect, the specification relates to a kit
containing a hose hanger assemblage as described herein, and
instructions for assembling the hose hanger assemblage.
DESCRIPTION
[0025] As disclosed above, the specification relates to a hose
hanger assemblage (2), containing
a base member (4) having a base member shoulder (6) coupling a base
member arm (8) to a base member neck (10); a mountable member (12)
having a mountable member shoulder (14) coupling a mountable member
arm (16) to a mountable member neck (18); the mountable member arm
(16) detachably coupled to the base member arm (8); a hose
attachment means (20) coupled to the base member (4) for detachably
attaching a hose (22) to the base member (4); and mounting means
(24) coupled to the base member (4) permitting the base member (4)
to be affixed to a surface (26).
[0026] The hose hanger assemblage (2) disclosed herein will now be
discussed with reference to the figures. FIGS. 1-4 discloses a hose
hanger assemblage (2) that further contains a spacer (28) that
detachably couples the base member arm (8) to the mountable member
arm (16), for adjusting the distance between the base member
shoulder (6) and the mountable member shoulder (14).
[0027] In the embodiment disclosed in the figures, the base member
shoulder (6) has a base member first shoulder (30) and a base
member second shoulder (32). The base member arm (8) has a base
member first arm (34) and a base member second arm (36). The base
member neck (10) has a base member first neck (38) and a base
member second neck (40). The mountable member shoulder (14) has a
mountable member first shoulder (42) and a mountable member second
shoulder (44). The mountable member arm (16) has a mountable member
first arm (46) and a mountable member second arm (48). The
mountable member neck (18) has a mountable member first neck (50)
and a mountable member second neck (50). The base member first arm
(34) is detachably coupled to the mountable member first arm (46),
and the base member second arm (38) is detachably coupled to the
mountable member second arm (48).
[0028] FIGS. 1-6 disclose that the shoulders (30, 32, 42, 44), arms
(34, 36, 46, 48) and necks (38, 40, 50, 52) can be a rod-like
material. However, other shapes, such as, for example, a plate can
be used to form the arms (34, 36, 46, 48), shoulders (30, 32, 42,
44) or necks (38, 40, 50, 52). The shoulders (30, 32, 42, 44) of
each member project transversely from the arms (34, 36, 46, 48). In
the embodiment disclosed in FIGS. 1-6 and 14, the shoulders (30,
32, 42, 44) project perpendicular to the surface (26) to which the
hose hanger assemblage (2) is attached, however, the shoulders (30,
32, 42, 44) can project at an angle less than or greater than
normal to the surface (26) as long as it can used to retain the
flexible hose (22). The necks (38, 40, 50, 52) of each member also
extends transversely from the shoulders (30, 32, 42, 44), and can
be at any angle so long as it can retain the flexible hose (22). In
the embodiments disclosed in FIGS. 1-6 and 14, the necks (38, 40,
50, 52) are in a plane parallel to the surface (26) to which the
hose hanger assemblage (2) is affixed.
[0029] At one end of the hose hanger assemblage (2), the flexible
hose (22) rests on the shoulders (42, 44) of the mountable member
(12); and at the other end, the flexible hose (22) loops around the
shoulders (30, 32) of the base member (4), so that the flexible
hose (22) is wound about the shoulders (30, 32, 42, 44) of the hose
hanger assemblage (2). To prevent the flexible hose (22) from
slipping of the shoulders (30, 32, 42, 44), each member is provided
with a neck (38, 40, 50, 52) coupled to the shoulder at an end that
is distal from the arms (34, 36, 46, 48), to retain the flexible
hose (22). While the surface (26) to which the hose hanger
assemblage (2) is attached, also performs a similar function as the
necks (38, 40, 50, 52) to prevent the flexible hose (22) from
slipping at an end proximal to the arms (34, 36, 46, 48).
[0030] The spacer (28), disclosed in FIGS. 1-4, can be made up of a
first hollow tube (54), a second hollow tube (56), a third hollow
tube (58), a fourth hollow tube (60), a first insert rod (62) and a
second insert rod (64). The length of the insert rods (62, 64) can
vary to allow adjustment of the distance between the base member
shoulders (30, 32) and the mountable member shoulders (42, 44).
This can be done to accommodate hoses (22) of different lengths, so
that a length of the hose (22) is not left hanging below the base
member; and also, to allow the hose (22) to snugly fit about the
shoulders (30, 32, 42, 44), which can provide some friction for
preventing the hose (22) from becoming unwound.
[0031] To form the hose hanger assemblage (2), the base member
first arm (34) is coupled to the first hollow tube (54) at a first
hollow tube base member first arm end (66) by sliding the first
hollow tube (54) over the base member first arm (34). Similarly,
the second hollow tube (56) is coupled to the base member second
arm (36) by sliding it over the base member second arm (36) at a
second hollow tube base member second arm end (74). The hollow
tubes (54, 56, 58, 60) are made sufficiently long to receive a
portion of the arms (34, 36, 46, 48) and the insert rods (62, 64).
Alternatively, the extent to which the hollow tubes (54, 56) can
slide over the arms (34, 36) can be limited by other means, such
as, for example, by providing a blockage in the hollow tubes (54,
56) or presence of projections on the arms (34, 36).
[0032] One end of the first insert rod (62) is then positioned in
the first hollow tube (54) at a first hollow tube first insert rod
end (68). Similarly, one end of the second insert rod (64) is
positioned in the second hollow tube (56) at a second hollow tube
second insert rod end (76). The third and fourth hollow tubes (58,
60) can be slid over the first and second insert rods (62, 64),
respectively, at a third hollow tube first insert rod end (72) and
a fourth hollow tube second insert rod end (80), respectively.
Analogous to the base member arms (34, 36), the mountable member
first and second arms (46, 48) are slid into the third and fourth
hollow tubes (58, 60) at a third hollow tube mountable member first
arm end (70) and a fourth hollow tube mountable member second arm
end (78), respectively, to form the hose hanger assemblage (2).
[0033] In an embodiment in accordance with the specification, the
spacer (28) is made up of the first and second insert rods (62,
64), without the hollow tubes (54, 56, 58, 60) being used. In such
an embodiment, the arms (34, 36, 46, 48) can be made partially
hollow, therefore, also performing a similar function as the hollow
tubes (54, 56, 58, 60) and adapted to receive the insert rods (62,
64).
[0034] To assist in obtaining a snug-fit of the flexible hose (22)
about the shoulders (30, 32, 42, 44), the base member (4) is
provided with a hose attachment means (20). In one embodiment, the
hose attachment means (20) is coupled to the base member shoulder
(6). In a further embodiment, as disclosed in FIGS. 1-3, the hose
attachment means (20) is coupled to both the base member first
shoulder (30) and the base member second shoulder (32). The hose
attachment means (20), as disclosed in FIGS. 1-3 and 7, is a
dovetailed projection (90), so that it can be inserted into an end
(92) of the hose (22) (FIG. 14) for frictionally attaching the end
(92) of the hose (22). FIG. 7 discloses that the dovetailed
projection (92) is set an angle, which can assist in insertion into
the end (92) of the hose (22).
[0035] Although hose attachment means (20) is shown as dovetailed
rod-like projection (90), variations can be made to assist in
attaching one end (92) of the hose (22). By attaching one end (92)
of the flexible hose (22), the hose (22) can be wound around the
shoulders (30, 32, 42, 44) while preventing the end (92) of the
hose (22) from slipping. In addition, by using the appropriate size
of the spacer (28), for example, insert rods (62, 64) of an
appropriate length, the distance between the shoulders (30, 32, 42,
44) can be adjusted so that a length of the hose (22) is not left
hanging below the base member (4), while at the same time the hose
(22) is being frictionally retained by the hose hanger assemblage
(2).
[0036] Additional accessory attachment means (104) can be provided
that can be used to attach other accessories of a vacuum cleaner.
For example, the mountable member (12) can be provided with
additional dovetailed projections (94) (FIGS. 1, 2, 4 and 10). In
one embodiment, for example and without limitation, the first and
second hollow tubes (54, 56) (FIG. 8) can be coupled to a casing
(82) (FIGS. 1-5 and 9), where parts and/or accessories can be
stored. In a further embodiment, the casing (82) can be coupled to,
for example, a clamping means (86) to hold the telescoping wand
(88) of a vacuum cleaner.
[0037] In a further embodiment in accordance with the specification
and as shown in the figures, the base member first neck (38) and
the base member second neck (40) may be attached, forming a
U-shaped member (96) at one end of the hose hanger assemblage (2)
(FIG. 11). At the other end of the hose hanger assemblage (2), the
mountable member first neck (50) is coupled to the mountable member
second neck (52) forming an inverted U-shaped member (98) (FIG.
12).
[0038] The base member (4) is provided with a mounting means (24)
for affixing the hose hanger assemblage (2) to a surface (26). In
one embodiment, for example, the mounting means (24) is a panel
(100) having an aperture (102) (FIGS. 1, 2, 4 and 13), which is
adapted for receiving a fastener to fasten the hose hanger
assemblage (2) to the surface (26). In a further embodiment, as
shown in FIG. 6, the mountable member (12) is also provided with a
panel (100), so both the base member (4) and the mountable member
(12) can be affixed to the surface (26).
[0039] Certain adaptations and modifications of the described
embodiments can be made. Therefore, the above discussed embodiments
are considered to be illustrative and not restrictive.
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