Hold down device

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2004-04-20

2010-06-08

Shriver, II, J. Allen (Department: 3632)

Supports

Hose and/or nozzle type

Receptacle attached

C248S080000, C248S089000, C137S899000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07731133

ABSTRACT:
Embodiments of the present invention provide a hold down device for holding down a discharge hose during draining consists of a container filled with a filling material, a handle, a filling hole, a plug, feet, and a hose recess. The use of a hold down device of the present invention prevents the dislodging of a discharge hose while draining a septic holding tank from a recreational vehicle thus preventing spillage of waste material by covering the discharge hose and a sewer fitting and holding the sewer fitting within a refuse hole of a dump receptacle. Additionally, a hold down device embodiment of the present invention is easy and convenient to use while maintaining the proper functionality of holding a discharge hose and sewer fitting down during draining of the holding tank.

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