Hoses principally for automatic swimming pool cleaners
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1. A hose assembly comprising:
- a. a hose having a longitudinal axis and configured to expand and contract along the longitudinal axis under influence of a pump; and
b. means for generating electricity from the longitudinal expansion and contraction of the hose.
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Abstract
Creating and utilizing electricity and radiation via actions of hoses is detailed. Likewise described is using electricity to heat the hoses and radiation to sanitize fluid such as water of a pool or spa. Electricity may be generated by pulsation of the hoses when employed together with a water-interruption type of automatic pool cleaner, for example. Hoses alternatively or additionally may include chemicals or materials reactive to light or other radiation.
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1. A hose assembly comprising:
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a. a hose having a longitudinal axis and configured to expand and contract along the longitudinal axis under influence of a pump; and b. means for generating electricity from the longitudinal expansion and contraction of the hose. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A system for generating electricity comprising:
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a. a pump having an inlet; b. an automatic swimming pool cleaner having an outlet; and c. a hose assembly positioned between the inlet of the pump and the outlet of the automatic swimming pool cleaner and comprising; i. a hose having a longitudinal axis and configured to expand and contract along the longitudinal axis under influence of the pump; and ii. means for generating electricity from the longitudinal expansion and contraction of the hose. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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