Inclined support for a drain hose

Details Inclined support for a drain hose Inclined support for a drain hose

2011-04-19

2011-04-19

Mckinnon, Terrell (Department: 3632)

Supports

Hose and/or nozzle type

Stands

C248S083000, C248S075000, C138S106000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07926768

ABSTRACT:
An inclined support system for a drain hose enhances drainage of wastewater from a holding tank of a recreational vehicle to a disposal facility. The support system includes one or more sawhorse-like fixtures with legs having slanted lower edges in contact with the ground to provide an inclined drain hose supporting cross member. The legs pivot about the cross member and upon insertion of the drain hose intermediate the legs above the cross member, the upper ends of the legs bear thereagainst to define and stabilize the cant or splay of the legs. Upon removal of the hose, the elements of the fixture are foldable to a compact flattened configuration for storage. In another embodiment, one or more slotted cylindrical elements serve as a support for the drain hose. A plurality of pairs of descending length legs are detachably attachable within opposed channels depending from the support to place the support at an incline and enhance the flow of fluid through the drain hose. The support also serves as a storage unit for the drain hose when the drain hose is in its longitudinally compressed state.

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“Rite-Drain”, “Slunky”, “Compact and lightweight hose support” 1990 Camping World Catalog, first and last pages and pp. 73-75.

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