US Patent:
20130248512, Sep 26, 2013
Inventors:
Joshua Ruge - Valparaiso IN, US
Jeffrey Robin Intagliata - Wanatah IN, US
Assignee:
Custom Machining Services, Inc. - Valparaiso IN
International Classification:
H05B 3/58
B23P 19/02
Abstract:
A method and apparatus suitable for safely and efficiently heating a hose for insertion therein of an attachment. The apparatus includes a heating assembly having at least one hose heater including an electric heating element. The hose heater is adapted to be collapsed, inserted, and expanded into an end of the hose to increase the temperature of the end of the hose.