Patent ID: 7108218

Claim:
A hose dispenser, for use with a hose for conveying fluid, the dispenser comprising: a substantially cylindrical reel, for holding a length of hose, the hose being rotatably mounted on a support; braking means for inhibiting rotation of the reel; and an arm, movable between first and second positions, being arranged to bear against a portion of hose in use, wherein the arm is operably associated with the braking means such that when the arm is in the first position the braking means inhibits rotation al motion of the reel, and when the arm is in the second position the braking means does not inhibit rotational motion of the reel, and the reel is able to rotate to dispense hose, wherein the braking means comprises a brake drum having an inside surface and a brake shoe, and wherein the braking means engages the inside surface of the brake drum to inhibit rotational motion of the reel except when a tension force is applied to the hose.