Patent ID: 6105604
Filing Date: 2000-08-22
Classification: A62C,B65H,Y10T

Abstract:
A multi-functional reel allowing for storage, transportation, deployment and retrieval of a collapsible fuel conduit, said reel comprising:a rotatable drum member having a first end and a second end;a first flange wheel member disposed at the first end of said drum member; anda second flange wheel member disposed at the second end of said drum member;an axle, said axle having a first end extending outward from the first end of said rotatable drum member, said axle having a second end extending outward from the second end of said rotatable drum member, said axle first end attached to said first flange wheel member and said axle second end attached to said second flange wheel member; andmeans for transporting said drum member and said first flange member and said second flange member;wherein said first flange wheel member, said second flange wheel member and said rotatable drum member defining a collapsible fuel conduit storage area;wherein rotation of said drum member is independent to any movement of said first flange wheel member and said second flange wheel member.