Inventors:
John L. Gename - Naperville IL
Assignee:
Richco Plastic Company - Chicago IL
International Classification:
B65H 7538
B65H 7528
Abstract:
A device for storing and carrying collapsible hose comprising an enclosure having an aperture therein, a reel rotatable in the enclosure, means for rotating the reel, a fixture on and rotatable with the reel adapted for extension out of the enclosure through the aperture, the fixture having a tongue for gripping the hose intermediate its length to draw up the hose onto and around the reel upon rotation thereof, and a guide on the housing for maintaining the hose in windable position as the hose is drawn around the reel during rotation thereof, said hose being adapted for removal from the device upon rotation of the reel in a direction opposite to its hose winding direction.