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A pivoting and telescoping or slidably-adjustable hose support, typically for draining the holding tanks of recreational vehicles, includes a length of cross-sectionally curved, slidably-adjustable, trough-like support segments fitted with pivoting legs of the same cross-section, which legs may be o

A pivoting and telescoping or slidably-adjustable hose support, typically for draining the holding tanks of recreational vehicles, includes a length of cross-sectionally curved, slidably-adjustable, trough-like support segments fitted with pivoting legs of the same cross-section, which legs may be of the same or dissimilar length. In a preferred embodiment the receiving support segment is characterized by longitudinal edge rails shaped to define rail slots that receive the upper longitudinal edges of the telescoping support segment, to impart strength to the hose support. Furthermore, the pivoting legs are typically constructed of segments of the receiving support segment and are typically pivotally attached to the sides or walls of the receiving and telescoping support segments by means of brads or pins. Accordingly, the pivoting legs are designed to selectively pivotally extend to carry the hose support and pivot in folding configuration to nest against the curved surfaces of the respective receiving support segment and telescoping support segment and facilitate easy storage of the hose support in a recreational vehicle or other location.

대표청구항 ▼

[ Having described my invention with the particularity set forth above, what is claimed is:] [1.] A support for supporting a drain conduit or hose, comprising a generally trough-shaped, substantially semi-cylindrical first support segment having first longitudinal edges; rails provided on said first

[ Having described my invention with the particularity set forth above, what is claimed is:] [1.] A support for supporting a drain conduit or hose, comprising a generally trough-shaped, substantially semi-cylindrical first support segment having first longitudinal edges; rails provided on said first longitudinal edges of said first support segment and rail slots provided in said rails, respectively; a generally trough-shaped, substantially semi-cylindrical second support segment having second longitudinal edges disposed for slidably engaging said rail slots in said rails and selectively substantially slidably closing said second support segment inside said first support segment; a first generally trough-shaped, substantially semi-cylindrical leg pivotally connected to said first support segment for pivoting and nesting against said first support segment in folded configuration and pivotally extending from said first support segment in supporting configuration; and a second generally trough-shaped, substantially semi-cylindrical leg pivotally connected to said second support segment for pivoting and nesting against said second support segment in said folded configuration and pivotally extending from said second support segment in said supporting configuration.