Patent ID: 9004096
Filing Date: 2015-04-14
Classification: E03C,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A hose management system for a plumbing fixture fitting, comprising: a housing configured to form a non-closed surface, the non-closed surface having a first end and a second end, at least one end of the non-closed surface having an opening, the non-closed surface having a first cross-section at or near the first end that is a first simple closed curve, the non-closed surface having a second cross-section at or near the second end that is a second simple closed curve, the housing including a sheet of material, the sheet having a first opposing edge and a second opposing edge, the sheet being operable to be folded and have the first opposing edge and the second opposing edge attached; and an attachment mechanism, the attachment mechanism being operable to attach the housing to a plumbing hose; wherein the housing is operable to move with the plumbing hose; wherein, in an installed, non-deformed state, the non-closed surface has a straight line from each point on the first simple closed curve to at least one point on the second simple closed curve; wherein, in an installed state, the housing is operable to deform upon contact with an obstruction; and wherein, in an installed state, the housing is operable to permit a portion of the plumbing hose to move within the housing.