Patent ID: 9222606
Filing Date: 2015-12-29
Classification: B23P,F16L,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method of supporting the weight of an object, said method comprising: providing a supply hose having a core tube, a first layer, a second layer, and a sheath; wherein the core tube extends along a central axis and defines a hollow interior configured for fluid to flow therethrough; wherein the core tube includes a core layer defining the hollow interior and a backing layer surrounding the core layer; wherein the backing layer and the core layer are co-extruded such that the backing layer is bonded to the core layer; wherein the first layer is disposed about the backing layer and presents an exterior surface, the second layer is disposed directly on the exterior surface of the first layer, and the sheath is disposed about the second layer; wherein the first layer includes a plurality of first fibers braided about the core at a first angle of between 52 degrees and 56 degrees, relative to the central axis, and a plurality of second fibers braided about the first fibers at a second angle of between 28 degrees and 32 degrees, relative to the central axis; wherein the first layer and the second layer are the only two layers having fibers which are braided; attaching the supply hose to an object; and substantially supporting the weight of the supply hose and the object with the supply hose such that a combination of the core tube, the first layer, the second layer, and the sheath support up to at least 4,000 pounds with a tensile strain up to at least 10% before failure.