Title: Hose handling apparatus

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Abstract: A hose handling apparatus includes a body of generally U-shaped cross-section in which a portion of a hose may be seated. Strap means are included, by which the body and hose disposed thereon may be supported, and through such supporting thereby, cinching means are actuated to secure the hose relative to the body. The cinching means and support means are connected to the body so as to allow easy removal and installation of the hose relative to the body, meanwhile ensuring simplicity and ease of operation. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to hose handling apparatus, and more particularly, to a hose saddle and hose securing means associated therewith. In the handling of large, relatively flexible hose, it is of course important that such hose be properly supported by appropriate apparatus where necessary. It will also be understood that, at such point or points of support thereof, no kinking of or damage to the hose may occur. Meanwhile, it is desirable that such an apparatus be extremely convenient for use and simple in design, so as to allow safe, efficient use thereof. Such simplicity and efficiency of design is of particular importance when it is desirable to secure the hose relative to the apparatus, to provide proper stability in the handling thereof. Of general interest in this area are U.S. Pat. No. 1,462,897 to Barto, U.S. Pat. No. 1,524,444 to Malia, U.S. Pat. No. 2,895,762 to Seving, U.S. Pat. No. 2,912,180 to Lindberg, U.S. Pat. No. 3,425,737 to Sutton, and Austrian Pat. No. 247,556. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is accordingly an object of this invention to provide hose handling apparatus which is capable of supporting a portion of a flexible hose without kinking or damage thereto. It is a further object of this invention to provide hose handling apparatus which, while fulfilling the above object, provides extremely convenient cinching means for securing a hose portion relative to the body of the apparatus, meanwhile allowing extremely efficient and convenient use thereof. Broadly stated, the invention comprises a hose handling apparatus comprising a body, and means connected to the body and by which the body may be supported. Force applying means are associated with the body, so that upon the supporting of the body by the means connected to the body, securing force is applied to a hose positioned on the body, tending to secure such a positioned hose relative to the body.


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