Patent ID: 6708934
Filing Date: 2004-03-23
Classification: B65H

Abstract:
A unitary structure for supporting a flexible hose, said unitary structure consisting of one continuous member, said member comprising:a curved principal element having a longitudinal axis along the curvature therein; an upper surface; a lower surface; a first principal side; a second principal side, said longitudinal axis lying between said first and second principal sides; attachment means extending upward from said first principal side; and two restraining tabs extending upward from said second principal side; and further including two junction reinforcement means, one said junction reinforcement means associated with each restraining tab, said junction reinforcement means comprising a depression into said lower surface of said curved principal element in proximity to said second principal side, said depression extending upward as a protrusion from said upper surface where said restraining tab extends upward from said curved principal element.