Patent ID: 7640884
Filing Date: 2010-01-05
Classification: A62B,A62C,F16L,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A directional indicator ( 10 ) for a firehose coupling system, the coupling system including a male coupler ( 30 ) with male threads ( 32 ) secured to a first section ( 50 ) of firehose, said male coupler having a generally cylindrical body with an annular shoulder ( 33 ) from which said male threads ( 32 ) extend outwardly and a plurality of raised longitudinal lugs ( 34 ) which define interposed coupler surfaces ( 104 ) between said lugs on said cylindrical body, said system including a female coupler ( 36 ) with female threads ( 31 ) secured to a second section ( 60 ) of firehose, said female coupler having a generally cylindrical body with an annular shoulder ( 38 ) from which said female threads extend inwardly, said female threads arranged and designed for securement to said male threads of said male coupler, the directional indicator ( 10 ) comprising, a generally planar annular body ( a plurality of curved fingers (