Metal working – Method of mechanical manufacture – With testing or indicating
Reexamination Certificate
1999-08-18
2001-08-07
Hughes, S. Thomas (Department: 3726)
Metal working
Method of mechanical manufacture
With testing or indicating
C029S03300H, C029S03300H, C029S430000, C029S563000, C029S564800, C029S720000, C269S047000, C269S050000, C269S057000, C101S035000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06269529
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a hose preparation apparatus and a method therefor. More specifically, the invention is directed to an apparatus and method for performing various operations on one or more hoses positioned on a supporting device.
It has been found that there is a need for an apparatus and method that can, among other things, print, trim, clip, cap and inspect a hose in a continuous operation. The present invention satisfies this need.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention is directed to a hose preparation apparatus having a supporting device for supporting at least one hose. The apparatus further includes a printing device positioned adjacent to the supporting device for printing a symbol on a hose supported by the supporting device. The apparatus further includes a trimming device positioned adjacent to the supporting device for trimming a hose supported by the supporting device.
The hose preparation apparatus of the present invention can also include a clipping device positioned adjacent to the supporting device for positioning a clip on a hose supported by the supporting device. The apparatus can also include a capping device positioned adjacent to the supporting device for capping a hose supported by the supporting device. The hose preparation apparatus can also include an inspection device positioned adjacent to the supporting device for inspecting a hose supported by the supporting device.
The present invention includes a method of preparing a hose including the steps of: supporting at least one hose on a supporting device; printing a symbol on the at least one hose with a printing device positioned adjacent to the supporting device; and trimming the at least one hose with trimming means positioned adjacent to the supporting device.
The method of the present invention can also include the step of clipping the at least one hose with a clipping device positioned adjacent to the supporting device. The method can also include the step of capping the at least one hose with a capping device positioned adjacent to the supporting device. The method of the present invention can also include the step of inspecting the at least one hose with an inspecting device positioned adjacent to the supporting device.
The primary object of the present invention is to provide an apparatus and a method for hose preparation.
Other objects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art upon a review of the following detailed description of the preferred embodiments and the accompanying drawings.
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Compton Eric
Emch, Schaffer, Schaub & Porcello & Co., L.P.A.
Hughes S. Thomas
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