KITCHEN SINK HOSE REEL

Abstract

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.

Claims

1. A kitchen sink hose reel, comprising: a casing containing a retractable hose, such that the retractable hose is enclosed within the casing, 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 receiver water; and 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.

2. The kitchen sink hose reel according to claim 1, wherein the casing has a generally cylindrical shape.

3. The kitchen sink hose reel according to claim 1, wherein the sink nozzle sprayer is adapted to direct sprayed water at a specific location and in a specific direction.

4. The kitchen sink hose reel according to claim 1, wherein water sprays from the water outlet in response to a manipulation of the activation tab.

5. The kitchen sink hose reel according to claim 1, wherein the kitchen sink hose reel is mounted underneath a kitchen sink to eliminate a loosely hanging retractable hose hanging underneath the kitchen sink.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0009] The present invention will be described by way of exemplary embodiments, but not limitations, illustrated in the accompanying drawings in which like references denote similar elements, and in which:

[0010] FIG. 1 illustrates a side perspective view of a kitchen sink hose reel, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.

[0011] FIG. 2 illustrates a transparent side perspective view of a kitchen sink hose reel, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF ILLUSTRATIVE EMBODIMENTS

[0012] Various aspects of the illustrative embodiments will be described using terms commonly employed by those skilled in the art to convey the substance of their work to others skilled in the art. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention may be practiced with only some of the described aspects. For purposes of explanation, specific numbers, materials and configurations are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the illustrative embodiments. However, it will be apparent to one skilled in the art that the present invention may be practiced without the specific details. In other instances, well-known features are omitted or simplified in order not to obscure the illustrative embodiments.

[0013] Various operations will be described as multiple discrete operations, in turn, in a manner that is most helpful in understanding the present invention however the order of description should not be construed as to imply that these operations are necessarily order dependent. In particular, these operations need not be performed in the order of presentation.

[0014] The phrase in one embodiment is used repeatedly. The phrase generally does not refer to the same embodiment, however, it may. The terms comprising, having and including are synonymous, unless the context dictates otherwise.

[0015] FIG. 1 illustrates a side perspective view of a kitchen sink hose reel 100, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.

[0016] The kitchen sink hose reel 100 may include a casing 110 and a sink nozzle sprayer 120.

[0017] The casing 110 may contain a retractable hose 112 and include a hose inlet 114 and a hose outlet 116. The retractable hose 112 may extend through the hose inlet 114 to receive water from a water line (not shown) or other suitable water source. The casing 110 may have a generally cylindrical shape 110A or other suitable shape. The sink nozzle sprayer 120 may be connected to the retractable hose 112 extending through the hose outlet 116. The sink nozzle sprayer 120 may include an activation tab 122, a water outlet 124 and a water inlet 126. The sink nozzle sprayer 120 may be adapted to direct sprayed water at a specific location and in a specific direction. The activation tab 122 may be adapted to spray water through the water outlet 124 of the sink nozzle sprayer 120 coming therethrough the retractable hose 112 and the sink nozzle sprayer 120.

[0018] FIG. 2 illustrates a transparent side perspective view of a kitchen sink hose reel 100, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.

[0019] The casing 110 may include a spring-loaded reel 116 that the retractable hose 112 is wrapped around. The retractable hose 112 may be adapted to retract from an extended position. The retractable hose 112 may include a first end (FIG. 1, 112A) and a second end (FIG. 1, 112B). The first end 112A of the retractable hose 112 may extend through the hose inlet 114 to receive water from the water line (not shown) or other suitable water source. The second end 1128 of the retractable hose 112 may extend through the hose outlet 116 and be attached to the water inlet (FIG. 1, 126) of the sink nozzle sprayer (FIG. 1, 120).

[0020] The kitchen sink hose reel 100 may be mounted underneath a kitchen sink (not shown) to eliminate a loosely hanging retractable hose 120 hanging underneath the kitchen sink.

[0021] While the present invention has been related in terms of the foregoing embodiments those skilled in the art will recognize that the invention is not limited to the embodiments described. The present invention may be practiced with modification and alteration within the spirit and scope of the appended claims. Thus, the description is to be regarded as illustrative instead of restrictive on the present invention