Flow-regulating device
OwnerTom Ballinventor
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Abstract
A flow-regulating device is provided for external placement along a garden hose to control the water flow therethrough. The flow-regulating device comprises an open-ended hollow housing for receiving the hose. A compression member for compressing the hose against the housing. An actuator mounted on the housing for moving the compression member toward and away from the hose thereby controlling the compression of the hose to vary the flow of fluid through the hose. The hollow housing may also have a longitudinal slot therein for inserting the hose.
Claims38
A flow-regulating device for a hose to control a flow of fluid therethrough, the hose having a cross-section, the flow-regulating device comprising:
- an open-ended hollow housing comprising a sleeve having a channel therethrough for receiving the hose and a longitudinal slot for inserting the hose therethrough, the longitudinal slot being large enough for the hose to pass therethrough but small enough for the hose to be retained within the channel during use;
- a compression member for compressing the hose against the housing;
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- an actuator mounted on the housing for moving the compression member toward and away from the hose thereby controlling the compression of the hose to vary the flow of fluid through the hose.
A flow-regulating device for a hose to control a flow of fluid therethrough, the hose having a cross-section, the flow-regulating device comprising:
- an open-ended hollow housing comprising a longitudinal slot for inserting the hose therethrough, wherein the open-ended hollow housing comprises a resilient material that biases the housing to a closed position and is capable of moving from an opened position, wherein the hose is insertable through the longitudinal slot, to a closed position, wherein the hose is retainable therein;
- a compression member for compressing the hose against the housing;
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- an actuator mounted on the housing for moving the compression member toward and away from the hose thereby controlling the compression of the hose to vary the flow of fluid through the hose.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.