Brushing – scrubbing – and general cleaning – Machines – Brushing
Reexamination Certificate
2004-06-16
2008-11-11
Wilson, Lee D (Department: 3723)
Brushing, scrubbing, and general cleaning
Machines
Brushing
C015S034000, C015S052000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07448110
ABSTRACT:
The fire hose retrieval winch includes an elongated, rigid hose processing channel having a generally C-shaped cross section and open inlet and outlet ends, with the open side forming a lateral hose insertion and removal slot. An electrically powered drive roller draws the hose through the device, with a clamping roller bearing adjustably against the opposite side of the hose to provide tractive friction for the hose against the drive roller. The inlet end of the device may include opposed brushes for mechanically removing foreign matter from a hose passing therethrough, and opposed water nozzles for washing foreign matter from the hose. The hose retrieval winch is relatively small and portable and is installed removably in the existing trailer hitch of a vehicle to draw a deployed fire hose back to the vehicle for placement on the vehicle, with the device simultaneously cleaning the hose during the operation.
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Best G. Robert
Proctor Brian C.
Litman Richard C.
Wilson Lee D
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