Hose attachment storage apparatus
a technology for storing apparatus and hoses, which is applied in the field of garden hoses, can solve the problems of difficult design of storage system, loss or damage of hoses, and achieve the effect of simple and convenient storag
Inactive Publication Date: 2005-01-27
THORSON THOMAS +2
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[0005] In view of the foregoing, a primary object of the present invention is to provide simple convenient storage apparatus for garden hose attachments. Another object of the present invention is to provide a storage apparatus for garden hose attachments that can be used with any type of hose accessory or attachment that is designed for connection to a garden hose. Another object of the present invention is to provide a simple and convenient means for securing the storage apparatus at a desirable location to a structure such as the surface of the earth, a fence, a wall, a tree, etc.
[0009] According to another feature of the present invention, the branch members are configured for slideable insertion into a female end of a garden hose attachment. Advantageously, the branch members provide a simple threadless method for locating and store such attachments. In this regard, the branch members may include a coating or cap applied to their tip portion. Advantageously, the coating or caps minimize the potentially sharp edge of the tip portion of the branch members from being presented to a user or casual passerby.
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As will be appreciated, the convenient storage of these attachments can often be difficult.
At least one difficulty lies in the design of a storage system to accommodate the variety of different shapes and sizes of the various attachments.
As a result the attachments are often discarded on the ground after use, where they may become lost or damaged.
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[0019] Reference will now be made to the accompanying drawings, which at least assist in illustrating the various pertinent features of the present invention. In this regard, the following description is presented for purposes of illustration and description. The description is not intended to limit the invention to the form disclosed herein. Consequently, variations and modifications commensurate with the following teachings, and skill and knowledge of the relevant art, are within the scope of the present invention. The embodiments described herein are further intended to enable others skilled in the art to utilize the invention in such, or other embodiments and with various modifications required by the particular application(s) or use(s) of the present invention.
[0020] Referring to FIG. 1, there is shown one embodiment of a storage apparatus for the storage of garden hose attachments according to the present invention, namely storage apparatus 100. As illustrated in FIG. 1, the ...
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A storage apparatus for the storage of garden hose attachments. The storage apparatus comprises an elongated trunk member that includes at least one branch member having a portion that extends in non-parallel relation with the trunk member and a portion configured for insertion into an end of a garden hose attachment for supportably storing the garden hose attachment on the at least one branch member. The storage apparatus may also further include one or more attachment apparatus for securing the trunk member to a structure such as the surface of the earth, a fence, a tree, a wall, etc.
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RELATED APPLICATION [0001] This patent application claims priority from U.S. Patent Application Ser. No. 60 / 488,993, that was filed on Jul. 22, 2003, and that is entitled “HOSE ATTACHMENT TREE.” The entire disclosure of U.S. Patent Application Ser. No. 60 / 488,993 is incorporated herein by reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002] The invention is related to the field of garden hoses, and in particular, to an apparatus for the simple convenient storage of garden hose attachments. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] Hoses, such as a garden hoses used in commercial and home applications are extremely versatile, and as such, have become the target for a variety of accessories designed for different purposes. Some examples of these accessories include attachments such as spray nozzles, lawn sprinklers, gardening wands, etc., referred to herein generally as garden hose attachments. Because of the sheer diversity and usefulness of these attachments, it is very typical for an owner of a hose t...
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CPCA47F7/005
Inventor THORSON, THOMASELIOT COLLINS, PADDYCOLLINS, LARI LEE
Owner THORSON THOMAS