Reinforced, flexible hose with built-in handle

摘要

A flexible hose 10 having a built-in handle 20. The hose 10 has at least three layers including a first elastomeric layer 12, a second elastomeric layer 16, and at least one reinforcing layer 14. At least one handle 20 is affixed to at least one of the respective reinforcing layers 14. The handle 20 at least partially extends radially outwardly of the external surface 18 of the hose 10. In a preferred embodiment, the handle 20 is made from flexible material.