Air hose clamping mechanism and hook device and method

Abstract

An air hose clamping mechanism and hook device including an air hose clamping mechanism and hook assembly including: an air hose clamping mechanism; and a hook. The air hose clamping mechanism and hook device is an air hose clamping mechanism and hook for the air hose clamping mechanism and hook assembly; wherein the air hose clamping mechanism and hook assembly is in function combination an air hose clamping mechanism, and the hook whereby a tool coupled to an air hose is able to be suspended via the hook and the air hose clamping mechanism allowing one-way movement of the air hose.

Claims

1. An air hose clamping mechanism and hook device comprising: a air hose clamping mechanism and hook assembly including: an air hose clamping mechanism; and a hook; wherein said air hose clamping mechanism and hook device comprises said air hose clamping mechanism and hook for air hose clamping mechanism and hook assembly; and wherein said air hose clamping mechanism and hook assembly comprises in function combination said air hose clamping mechanism and said hook whereby a tool coupled to an air hose is able to be suspended via said hook and said air hose clamping mechanism allows one-way movement of said air hose.

2. The air hose clamping mechanism and hook device of claim 1 wherein said air hose clamping mechanism and hook device are joined together with the hook having at least a J-shape.

3. The air hose clamping mechanism and hook device of claim 2 wherein said air hose clamping mechanism and hook device are joined together at a bend to form said hook.

4. The air hose clamping mechanism and hook device of claim 3 wherein said air hose clamping mechanism and hook device comprises a vertical portion and horizontal portion joined together at said bend to form said hook having a vertical length portion less than a length of said horizontal portion.

5. The air hose clamping mechanism and hook device of claim 3 wherein said air hose clamping mechanism and hook device comprises a vertical portion being integral with said hook.

6. The air hose clamping mechanism and hook device of claim 1 wherein said air hose clamping mechanism and hook device comprises said air hose clamping mechanism with a pawl.

7. The air hose clamping mechanism and hook device of claim 4 wherein said air hose clamping mechanism and hook device comprises a hinge pin screw assembly of said air hose clamping mechanism.

8. The air hose clamping mechanism and hook device of claim 7 wherein said air hose clamping mechanism and hook device comprises said hinge pin screw assembly to adjust relative tightness of said air hose clamping mechanism.

9. The air hose clamping mechanism and hook device of claim 8 wherein said air hose clamping mechanism and hook device comprises riveted teeth mounting plate secured to said air hose clamping mechanism.

10. The air hose clamping mechanism and hook device of claim 7 wherein said air hose clamping mechanism and hook device comprises said riveted teeth mounting plate to adjust tension of said air hose clamping mechanism.

11. The air hose clamping mechanism and hook device of claim 8 wherein said air hose clamping mechanism and hook device prevents retraction of said air hose, to allow only said one-way movement.

12. The air hose clamping mechanism and hook device of claim 1 wherein said air hose clamping mechanism and hook device comprises an aperture for attachment to a tool belt such that it can be carried by a user in a hands free condition.

13. The air hose clamping mechanism and hook device of claim 1 wherein said air hose clamping mechanism and hook device comprises an aperture for attachment to a carabiner.

14. The air hose clamping mechanism and hook device of claim 3 wherein said tool comprises a pneumatic-tool.

15. The air hose clamping mechanism and hook device of claim 14 wherein said hook allows for accessible location of said pneumatic-tool and accessibility of said air hose for remote use.

16. An air hose clamping mechanism and hook device co p sing; an air hose clamping mechanism and hook assembly including: an air hose clamping mechanism; and a hook; wherein said air hose clamping mechanism and hook device comprises said air hose damping mechanism and hook for air hose damping mechanism and hook assembly; wherein said air hose clamping mechanism and hook assembly comprises in function combination said air hose clamping mechanism, and said hook whereby a tool coupled to an air hose is able to be suspended via said hook and said air hose damping mechanism allows one-way movement of said air hose; wherein said air hose clamping mechanism and hook device are joined together to form at least a J-shape; wherein said air hose clamping mechanism and hook device comprises a vertical portion and horizontal portion joined together at a bend to form said hook; wherein said air hose clamping mechanism and hook device comprises said vertical portion and horizontal portion joined together at said bend to form said hook having a vertical length portion less than a length of said horizontal portion; wherein said air hose clamping mechanism and hook device comprises said vertical portion being integral with said hook; wherein said air hose clamping mechanism and hook device comprises said air hose clamping mechanism with a pawl; wherein said air hose clamping mechanism and hook device comprises a hinge pin screw assembly of said air hose clamping mechanism; wherein said air hose clamping mechanism and hook device comprises said hinge pin screw assembly to adjust relative tightness of said air hose clamping mechanism; wherein said air hose clamping mechanism and hook device comprises riveted teeth mounting plate secured to said air hose clamping mechanism, wherein said air hose clamping mechanism and hook device comprises said riveted teeth mounting plate to adjust tension of said air hose clamping mechanism; wherein said air hose clamping mechanism and hook device prevents retraction of said air hose, to allow only said one-way movement; wherein said air hose clamping mechanism and hook device comprises an aperture for attachment to a tool belt such that it can be carried by a user n a hands-free condition; wherein said air hose clamping mechanism and hook device comprises an aperture for attachment to a carabiner; wherein said tool comprises a pneumatic-tool; and wherein said hook allows for accessible location of said pneumatic-tool and accessibility of said air hose for remote use.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

(1) The figures which accompany the written portion of this specification illustrate embodiments and methods of use for the present disclosure, an air hose clamping mechanism and hook device, constructed and operative according to the teachings of the present disclosure.

(2) FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the air hose clamping mechanism and hook device ready for an ‘in-use’ condition, according to an embodiment of the disclosure.

(3) FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the air hose clamping mechanism and hook device of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

(4) FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the air hose clamping mechanism and hook device of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

(5) FIG. 4 is another perspective view of the air hose clamping mechanism and hook device of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

(6) FIG. 5 is another perspective view of the air hose clamping mechanism and hook device of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

(7) FIG. 6 is another perspective view of the air hose clamping mechanism and hook device of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

(8) The various embodiments of the present invention will hereinafter be described in conjunction with the appended drawings, wherein like designations denote like elements.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

(9) As discussed above, embodiments of the present disclosure relate to package and article carriers, supports, and elongated-member driving apparatus of existing art and more specifically relates to package and article carriers, supports, and elongated-member driving apparatus, including article held by hook, tool holder carried by belt, clip or hook attaching article carrier to support means on bearer, suspended supports, holddown, and work support as to allow one-way movement of an air hose.

(10) Referring now more specifically to the drawings by numerals of reference, there is shown in FIGS. 1-6, various views of the air hose clamping mechanism and hook device 100. All references to dimensioning is exemplary and provided as enabling means for the preferred embodiment and are not intended to be limiting in any way.

(11) FIG. 1 shows the air hose clamping mechanism and hook device 100, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Here, the air hose clamping mechanism and hook device 100 may be beneficial for a pneumatic tool 150 to be suspended and allowing one-way movement of the air hose 122. As illustrated, the air hose clamping mechanism and hook device 100 may comprise an air hose clamping mechanism and hook assembly 104 including an air hose clamping mechanism 110; and a hook 112. The air hose clamping mechanism and hook device 100 comprises the air hose clamping mechanism and hook assembly 104. The air hose clamping mechanism and hook assembly 104 comprises in function combination the air hose clamping mechanism 110, and the hook 112 whereby a tool 120 coupled to an air hose 122 is able to be suspended via the hook 112. The air hose clamping mechanism 110 also allows one-way movement of the air hose 122 as indicated by dotted arrow showing relative direction. In this way the present invention is able to prevent retraction of the air hose 122.

(12) Referring now to FIGS. 2-6 showing various views of the air hose clamping mechanism and hook device 100 of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As illustrated, the air hose clamping mechanism and hook device 100 comprises an air hose clamping mechanism 110 and a hook 112 positioned below the air hose clamping mechanism HO. The hook 112 is preferably J-shaped or U-shaped to avoid any corners or edges that may snag on clothing or equipment. The air hose clamping mechanism and hook device 100 comprises a vertical portion being integral with the hook 112 and the hook 112 defining a horizontal extension of the device 100. The air hose clamping mechanism and hook device 100 comprises the air hose clamping mechanism 110 with a pawl 138. The air hose clamping mechanism and hook device 100 comprises a hinge pin screw assembly 140 of the air hose clamping mechanism 110. The air hose clamping mechanism and hook device 100 comprises a hinge pin screw assembly 140 to adjust relative tightness of the air hose clamping mechanism 110. Other means for restricting relative movement of the air hose 122 may be used.

(13) The air hose clamping mechanism and hook device 100 comprises a riveted teeth mounting plate 142 secured to the air hose clamping mechanism 110. The air hose clamping mechanism and hook device 100 riveted teeth mounting plate 142 is used to adjust tension of the air hose clamping mechanism 110. Here, the air hose clamping mechanism and hook device 100 prevents retraction of the air hose 122, to allow only one-way movement. The air hose clamping mechanism and hook device 100 also comprises an aperture 144 for attachment to a tool belt 146 such that it can be carried by a user in a hands-free condition. Additionally, the air hose clamping mechanism and hook device 100 comprises an aperture 144 for attachment to a carabiner (not shown). As illustrated, the air hose clamping mechanism and hook device 100 of claim comprises a pneumatic-tool 150. Additionally, the air hose clamping mechanism and hook device 100 hook 112 allows for accessible location of the pneumatic-tool 150 and accessibility of the air hose 122 for remote use.

(14) The embodiments of the invention described herein are exemplary and numerous modifications, variations and rearrangements can be readily envisioned to achieve substantially equivalent results, all of which are intended to be embraced within the spirit and scope of the invention. Further, the purpose of the foregoing abstract is to enable the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally, and especially the scientist, engineers and practitioners in the art who are not familiar with patent or legal terms or phraseology, to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and essence of the technical disclosure of the application.