| 摘要 |
The invention is a hand-carried, multi-pronged, bow-like framework constructed of durable lightweight material with parallel arms offset at the top end forming a catch leading to an elongated slot with pre-set widths for the concentric dispensing and take-up of air hoses or electrical cords. The pre-set widths are designed for commercial, contractor, or residential applications. The framework has a hook-shaped design at the top catch that forms a hanger for easy storage of the unit. The bottom end has an inverted V-shaped catch that helps secure the hose or cord to the framework and a curvilinear above-knee rest for commercial and contractor size units. A knee rest is not employed in the residential unit. An opening within the framework above the bottom catch provides a starting point for the hose or cord, holding either male or female end in check for take-up and easy access. Solid framework separates the ends to form a handle to aid in job-site dispensing and take-up. |
| 主权项 |
1. A hand-carried utility device for the storage and dispensing of air hose or electrical cord (FIG. 1) comprising: a single framework consisting of two opposing sides, or arms, at the top end, one arm of which is linear and terminates at a raised tongue-like projection to facilitate piggyback storage, and an opposing arm that terminates in a 180 degree outward-turned hook-like fashion thus creating a catch area that guides the hose or cord into an elongated slot of preset width, between the opposing arms, thereby facilitating concentric take-up and play-out (FIGS. 2a and 4); whereas the hook provides a means for hanging the unit when in storage, a receptor slot, or groove, at the apex of hanger aids to secure multiple racks for piggyback storage (FIG. 3); an inverted V-shaped catch at the bottom of the framework helps secure the hose or cord to the framework wherein a curvilinear base provides an above-knee rest that facilitates take-up (FIG. 2c); an opening within the framework above the bottom catch provides a starting point for taking-up the hose or cord and secures the male or female end for easy access at the job site when only partial play-out is necessary (FIG. 2c); and the solid framework forms a broad handle that separates the two ends of the device (FIG. 2b) and that, with practice, can allow for rapid dispensing and take-up using a figure-eight or hand-over-hand motion. |
