Expandable hose assembly

Description

FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of an expandable hose assembly in a contracted state;

FIG. 2 is a right view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a left side view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a top side view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a bottom side view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a first end view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a second end view thereof;

FIG. 8 illustrates a length of the expandable hose assembly in a coiled position; and,

FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the invention in an expanded state.

The broken lines are for environment only and form no part of the claimed design. The hose is shown with a symbolic break in its length. The appearance of any portion of the hose between the break lines forms no part of the claimed design.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for an expandable hose assembly, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Berardi; Michael (Jupiter, FL)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type Berardi; Michael Jupiter FL US
Assignee:	Blue Gentian, LLC (Jupiter, FL)
Family ID:	48949775
Appl. No.:	D/427,541
Filed:	July 19, 2012

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Current U.S. Class:	D23/266
Current CPC Class:	F16L11/12 20130101
Current International Class:	2301
Field of Search:	;D23/224,2,229,230,259,263,26 ;D24/129 ;D13/155 ;138/103,105,109,118,118.1,121,122,126,128,140,154,155,157,158,167,173,177 ;285/58,83,124.1,124.5,179,179.1

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Primary Examiner: Goodman; Eric
Assistant Examiner: Domino; Daniel J
Attorney, Agent or Firm: McHale & Slavin, P.A.