Pump Apparatus, Hose Cover, and Associated System and Method
First Claim
1. A hose cover comprising:
- a mount comprising a tubular body defining a central passage; and
a sleeve supported by the mount such that the tubular body is received within the sleeve, the sleeve having a first end configured to be pulled from the tubular body along with at least a portion of a length of the sleeve in order to cover a hose.
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Abstract
A pumping apparatus includes a pump configured for moving air, a housing supporting and at least partially containing the pump, and an air output that includes a hose having a first end connected to the housing and in communication with the pump, such that the pump is configured to move air through the hose, and a second end configured for allowing air to exit the hose, wherein the hose has a length defined between the first and second ends. A switch is mounted on the hose and located along the length of the hose, and the switch is configured for controlling operation of the pump. The switch is located a distance from the second end of the hose that is less than 50% of the length of the hose.
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12 Claims
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1. A hose cover comprising:
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a mount comprising a tubular body defining a central passage; and a sleeve supported by the mount such that the tubular body is received within the sleeve, the sleeve having a first end configured to be pulled from the tubular body along with at least a portion of a length of the sleeve in order to cover a hose. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A method comprising:
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providing a hose cover comprising a mount comprising a tubular body defining a central passage, and a sleeve supported by the mount such that the tubular body is received within the sleeve, the sleeve having a first end configured to be pulled from the tubular body along with at least a portion of a length of the sleeve; inserting a hose of a pumping apparatus into the central passage of the mount; pulling the first end of the sleeve and from the tubular body and connecting the first end of the sleeve to the hose; and moving the mount along a length of the hose away from the first end and toward the pumping apparatus to pull additional portions of the sleeve from the hose, such that the sleeve covers the hose. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12)
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