B65H75/4478

System and method for handling reel of pipe

A system includes a frame and a first pair of rollers coupled to a first side of the frame. The first pair of rollers is configured to support a first end of a pipe reel. The system also includes a first cradle disposed longitudinally between the first pair of rollers and a second pair of rollers coupled to a second side of the frame. The second pair of rollers is configured to support a second end of a pipe reel. The system also includes a second cradle disposed longitudinally between the second pair of rollers, a pipe guide coupled to a third side of the frame between the first and second sides, a pipe brake coupled to the frame, and a pipe re-spooler coupled to the frame.

Reel cooling method
10304591 · 2019-05-28 · ·

A method of cooling an offshore reel with multiple layers of umbilical with heat generating electrical current flowing through internal wires by supplying a coolant through a wrap between the layers of the umbilical.

KITCHEN SINK HOSE REEL
20190127960 · 2019-05-02 ·

A kitchen sink hose reel that is mounted underneath a kitchen sink to eliminate a loosely hanging retractable hose hanging underneath the kitchen sink. The kitchen sink hose reel includes a casing containing a retractable hose, the casing includes a hose inlet and a hose outlet, the retractable hose includes a first end and a second end, the first end of the retractable hose extends through the hose inlet to receive water. The kitchen sink hose reel also includes a sink nozzle sprayer connected to the retractable hose extending through the hose outlet, the sink nozzle sprayer includes an activation tab, a water outlet and a water inlet, the second end of the retractable hose extends through the hose outlet and is attached to the water inlet of the sink nozzle sprayer.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HANDLING REEL OF PIPE
20190127176 · 2019-05-02 ·

A system includes a frame and a first pair of rollers coupled to a first side of the frame. The first pair of rollers is configured to support a first end of a pipe reel. The system also includes a first cradle disposed longitudinally between the first pair of rollers and a second pair of rollers coupled to a second side of the frame. The second pair of rollers is configured to support a second end of a pipe reel. The system also includes a second cradle disposed longitudinally between the second pair of rollers, a pipe guide coupled to a third side of the frame between the first and second sides, a pipe brake coupled to the frame, and a pipe re-spooler coupled to the frame.

COMPACT AND STACKABLE HOSE REEL
20190119065 · 2019-04-25 · ·

A hose reel 1 comprising a rotatable hub 2 and a stationary stand 4, wherein rotatable hub is arranged to roll on or roll off a hose. A swivel arrangement 3 forms an axis around a central axis of the rotatable hub, wherein the swivel arrangement comprises a rotatable part connecting to the rotatable hub and a stationary part connecting to the stationary stand, and wherein the swivel arrangement forms a passage for fluid.

Showerhead assembly with retractable and extendable ancillary nozzles
10232384 · 2019-03-19 · ·

A showerhead assembly is provided having a primary showerhead and one or more retractable and extendable ancillary showerheads. The showerhead assembly includes a showerhead body having a central conduit for transporting water to the primary showerhead's nozzles. In addition, the showerhead body includes one or more ancillary conduits for transporting water to one or more ancillary showerheads. The ancillary showerheads are connected to the showerhead body by flexible hoses which can be extended or retracted from the showerhead body.

Inflator with sound-proof housing

An apparatus is described herein that may generally include an air pump, a rotatable drum, a flexible hose, and first and second housings. The drum may draw in and let out the flexible hose. The pump may be connected to the flexible hose. The first housing may enclose in inner portion of the drum, and may include a first air intake. The pump may be disposed within the first housing. The second housing may surround the drum and may include a second air intake. The flexible hose may pass through the second air intake. The first intake may be aligned perpendicular to the second air intake. Alternatively, the first intake may be aligned parallel to the second air intake on a side of the drum opposite the second air intake. Sound emitted from the pump may pass over, and be absorbed by, the flexible hose within the second housing.

Hose assembly
10196232 · 2019-02-05 · ·

A hose storage device including an open cylindrical core having an outer circumference and an inner circumference, the inner circumference including an inner track, a first wall and a second wall coupled to the open cylindrical core, the outer circumference of the open cylindrical core, the first wall, and the second wall defining a hose storage portion configured to receive a hose, a rotating ring operatively coupled to the inner track, and a handle pivotably coupled to the second wall, the handle configured to pivot between an operative position and a storage position.

HOSE REEL FOR USE WITH OIL RIGS
20190023524 · 2019-01-24 ·

A hose reel for use with a moveable oil rig is disclosed. The hose reel can hold a hose having a length of greater than 150 feet with a pressure rating of greater than 5,000 psi. As the rig moves, or as otherwise convenient, the hose reel permits the hose to play out as the hose reel rotates. A motor can help to rotate the reel. The reel can have plural sections to accommodate hoses of different sizes.

Hose reel for flat flexible hose
20240279023 · 2024-08-22 ·

A hose reel for a flat flexible hose, for example a garden hose which can be connected with a water-supply system with a fitting, includes a plurality of support elements each having a a contact surface for a wound hose portion. The support elements are rotatable around an axis so as to enable the winding/unwinding of a hose portion. At least one support element moves in a radial direction with respect to the axis so as to pass between a distal and a proximal position, wherein both in the distal position and in the proximal position, the contact surfaces remain mutually spaced so as to prevent the wound hose portion from being compressed therebetween.