CA1307513C - Soaker hose guide - Google Patents
Soaker hose guideInfo
- Publication number
- CA1307513C CA1307513C CA000563916A CA563916A CA1307513C CA 1307513 C CA1307513 C CA 1307513C CA 000563916 A CA000563916 A CA 000563916A CA 563916 A CA563916 A CA 563916A CA 1307513 C CA1307513 C CA 1307513C
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- CA
- Canada
- Prior art keywords
- hose
- guide
- soaker
- spike
- gripping
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
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Classifications
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A01—AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
- A01G—HORTICULTURE; CULTIVATION OF VEGETABLES, FLOWERS, RICE, FRUIT, VINES, HOPS OR SEAWEED; FORESTRY; WATERING
- A01G25/00—Watering gardens, fields, sports grounds or the like
- A01G25/02—Watering arrangements located above the soil which make use of perforated pipe-lines or pipe-lines with dispensing fittings, e.g. for drip irrigation
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- Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
- Soil Sciences (AREA)
- Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- Water Supply & Treatment (AREA)
- Environmental Sciences (AREA)
- Supports For Pipes And Cables (AREA)
Abstract
ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE
The present invention provides a hose guide for a soaker hose. The guide comprises a gripping portion for gripping the hose to hold it in a preset position and a spike for implanting the hose guide and supporting the gripping portion.
The present invention provides a hose guide for a soaker hose. The guide comprises a gripping portion for gripping the hose to hold it in a preset position and a spike for implanting the hose guide and supporting the gripping portion.
Description
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FIELD OF THE INVENTION
, _ 1 The present invention relates to a guide o~
support for a soaker hose.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Soaker hoses are of a generally flattened configuration with a series of sprinkling holes ove~ the upper surface of the hose for a random light water spray pattern. These hoses are very popular with respect to home yard use.
There is however one main problem with respect to soaker hoses. These hoses, typically after having been rolled up for storage purposes, can be very awkward to lay down flat or to set at different angles along the length of the hose without affecting the rest of the hose. These problems are a direct result of the memory of the hose material causing the hose to twist along its length and move to~its own desired position rather than the position to which it has been set.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention provides a hose guide specifically for a soaker hose. The hose guide of the present invention comprises a gripping portion for gripping the hose and spike means for ground implant to support the gripping portion which is used to hold the hose in a desired set position.
13~7513 _ The above as well as other advantages and features of the present invention will be described in greater detail according to the preferred embodiments of the present invention in which;
Fiyure 1 is a perspective view of a hose guide for receiving a soaker hose according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 2 is a top perspective view of a soaker hose fitted with a pair of hose guides as shown in Figure 1.
Figure 3 is a sectional view through one of the hose guides of Figure 2.
Figure ~ is a view similar to Figure 3 showing the soaker hose set a different spray angle.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION ACCORDING TO THE PREFERRED
EMBODIMENTS OF THE PRESENT INVENTION
Figure 1 shows a soaker hose H. This hose, as can be seen in the drawings, has a generally flattened shape with a series of spray holes on its upper surface. The drawings show the hose as lying down relatively flat.
However, more typically after the hose has been ~olded, it will tend to twist or bend along its length making it awkward to set to a desired spray position.
7S~3 l Figure l also shows a soaker hose guide, generally indicated at 1 specifically designed for gripping and holding the soaker hose in a desired position with a series of these guides being provided along the length of the hose as shown in Figure 2 of the drawings.
The soaker hose guide comprises an upper head 2 and a lower spiked body 7. The upper head has a channel-like construction and specifically includes an upwardly open channel region 3. The channel region is undercut to either side through the provision of inwardly extending lips 6 separated by an open space 5 allowing access to the channel region.
The lower spike 7 is as seen in Figures l, 3, and 4 of a wedge shape decreasing downwardly in thickness.
The guide is extremely easy yet efficient to use. The hose, prior to filling with water, is squeezed down through the opening 5 past lips 6 to effectively lock in the undercut channel 3. When water is run through the hose, as shown in Figures 3 and 4, it tends to expand further enhancing the gripping action of the head portion on the hose. Furthermore, the hose is able to spray out past the head portion through the opening between lips 6, although each individual hose guide covers very little area on the hose.
After the hose guide has been set up or as will 3û be more usual after a series of the hose guides have been fitted to the hose7 they are implanted through spike 7 .~3~)~7513 1 directly into the ground. The hose, where held by the guides, will be directed for a spray direction as per the setting of the guide. In this respect, Figures 2 and 3 show the hose set in a flat position. However, it can equally as well be set as shown in Figure 4 at different desired angles according to the implant angle of spike 7.
Also7 various different combinations can be arranged where one spike is set in the Figure 3 position with the next spike set in the Figure 4 position ecetera ecetera. The hose guides will then hold the hose in different desired spray directions along the length of the hose.
The wedge shaping of spike 7 is particularly important when considering set ups such as that in Figure 4 where the weight of the hose is easily born by the spike which again, because of its wedge shaping will not tend to toppel over from the Figure 4 position.
From the above description it will now be seen how a very simple hose guide easily fitted to a soaker hose can efficiently hold that soaker hose for a preset spray direction rather than having to fight the normal uncontrolability of the hose.
Although various preferred embodiments of the invention have been described in detail, it will be appreciated that variations may be made without departing from the spririt of the invention or the scope of the appended claims.
,.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
, _ 1 The present invention relates to a guide o~
support for a soaker hose.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Soaker hoses are of a generally flattened configuration with a series of sprinkling holes ove~ the upper surface of the hose for a random light water spray pattern. These hoses are very popular with respect to home yard use.
There is however one main problem with respect to soaker hoses. These hoses, typically after having been rolled up for storage purposes, can be very awkward to lay down flat or to set at different angles along the length of the hose without affecting the rest of the hose. These problems are a direct result of the memory of the hose material causing the hose to twist along its length and move to~its own desired position rather than the position to which it has been set.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention provides a hose guide specifically for a soaker hose. The hose guide of the present invention comprises a gripping portion for gripping the hose and spike means for ground implant to support the gripping portion which is used to hold the hose in a desired set position.
13~7513 _ The above as well as other advantages and features of the present invention will be described in greater detail according to the preferred embodiments of the present invention in which;
Fiyure 1 is a perspective view of a hose guide for receiving a soaker hose according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 2 is a top perspective view of a soaker hose fitted with a pair of hose guides as shown in Figure 1.
Figure 3 is a sectional view through one of the hose guides of Figure 2.
Figure ~ is a view similar to Figure 3 showing the soaker hose set a different spray angle.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION ACCORDING TO THE PREFERRED
EMBODIMENTS OF THE PRESENT INVENTION
Figure 1 shows a soaker hose H. This hose, as can be seen in the drawings, has a generally flattened shape with a series of spray holes on its upper surface. The drawings show the hose as lying down relatively flat.
However, more typically after the hose has been ~olded, it will tend to twist or bend along its length making it awkward to set to a desired spray position.
7S~3 l Figure l also shows a soaker hose guide, generally indicated at 1 specifically designed for gripping and holding the soaker hose in a desired position with a series of these guides being provided along the length of the hose as shown in Figure 2 of the drawings.
The soaker hose guide comprises an upper head 2 and a lower spiked body 7. The upper head has a channel-like construction and specifically includes an upwardly open channel region 3. The channel region is undercut to either side through the provision of inwardly extending lips 6 separated by an open space 5 allowing access to the channel region.
The lower spike 7 is as seen in Figures l, 3, and 4 of a wedge shape decreasing downwardly in thickness.
The guide is extremely easy yet efficient to use. The hose, prior to filling with water, is squeezed down through the opening 5 past lips 6 to effectively lock in the undercut channel 3. When water is run through the hose, as shown in Figures 3 and 4, it tends to expand further enhancing the gripping action of the head portion on the hose. Furthermore, the hose is able to spray out past the head portion through the opening between lips 6, although each individual hose guide covers very little area on the hose.
After the hose guide has been set up or as will 3û be more usual after a series of the hose guides have been fitted to the hose7 they are implanted through spike 7 .~3~)~7513 1 directly into the ground. The hose, where held by the guides, will be directed for a spray direction as per the setting of the guide. In this respect, Figures 2 and 3 show the hose set in a flat position. However, it can equally as well be set as shown in Figure 4 at different desired angles according to the implant angle of spike 7.
Also7 various different combinations can be arranged where one spike is set in the Figure 3 position with the next spike set in the Figure 4 position ecetera ecetera. The hose guides will then hold the hose in different desired spray directions along the length of the hose.
The wedge shaping of spike 7 is particularly important when considering set ups such as that in Figure 4 where the weight of the hose is easily born by the spike which again, because of its wedge shaping will not tend to toppel over from the Figure 4 position.
From the above description it will now be seen how a very simple hose guide easily fitted to a soaker hose can efficiently hold that soaker hose for a preset spray direction rather than having to fight the normal uncontrolability of the hose.
Although various preferred embodiments of the invention have been described in detail, it will be appreciated that variations may be made without departing from the spririt of the invention or the scope of the appended claims.
Claims (2)
1. A hose guide for a soaker hose having a generally flattened configuration, said guide comprising an upper head having a gripping portion for gripping the hose and spike means for a ground implant to support said gripping portion, said upper head being defined by a double sided undercut region for gripping the hose and a top opening for fitting the hose into said undercut region.
2. A hose guide as claimed in Claim 1, wherein said spike means comprises a spike wedge shaped from both front to back and side to side thereof and capable of ground implanting at different hose supporting angles.
Priority Applications (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA000563916A CA1307513C (en) | 1988-04-12 | 1988-04-12 | Soaker hose guide |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA000563916A CA1307513C (en) | 1988-04-12 | 1988-04-12 | Soaker hose guide |
Publications (1)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| CA1307513C true CA1307513C (en) | 1992-09-15 |
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Family Applications (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA000563916A Expired - Lifetime CA1307513C (en) | 1988-04-12 | 1988-04-12 | Soaker hose guide |
Country Status (1)
| Country | Link |
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| CA (1) | CA1307513C (en) |
Cited By (1)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EP1444888A1 (en) * | 2003-02-10 | 2004-08-11 | PPI Corporation Pty. Ltd. | A soaker hose and ground anchor assembly |
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1988
- 1988-04-12 CA CA000563916A patent/CA1307513C/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
Cited By (2)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EP1444888A1 (en) * | 2003-02-10 | 2004-08-11 | PPI Corporation Pty. Ltd. | A soaker hose and ground anchor assembly |
| US7213771B2 (en) | 2003-02-10 | 2007-05-08 | Ppi Corporation Pty Ltd | Soaker hose and ground anchor assembly |
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Legal Events
| Date | Code | Title | Description |
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| MKLA | Lapsed |