A flow-regulating device is provided for external placement along a garden hose to control the water flow therethrough. The flow-regulating device comprises an open-ended hollow housing for receiving the hose. A compression member for compressing the hose against the housing. An actuator mounted on
A flow-regulating device is provided for external placement along a garden hose to control the water flow therethrough. The flow-regulating device comprises an open-ended hollow housing for receiving the hose. A compression member for compressing the hose against the housing. An actuator mounted on the housing for moving the compression member toward and away from the hose thereby controlling the compression of the hose to vary the flow of fluid through the hose. The hollow housing may also have a longitudinal slot therein for inserting the hose.
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What is claimed is: 1. A flow-regulating device for a hose to control a flow of fluid therethrough, the hose having a cross-section, the flow-regulating device comprising: an open-ended hollow housing comprising a sleeve having a channel therethrough for receiving the hose and a longitudinal slot f
What is claimed is: 1. A flow-regulating device for a hose to control a flow of fluid therethrough, the hose having a cross-section, the flow-regulating device comprising: an open-ended hollow housing comprising a sleeve having a channel therethrough for receiving the hose and a longitudinal slot for inserting the hose therethrough, the longitudinal slot being large enough for the hose to pass therethrough but small enough for the hose to be retained within the channel during use; a compression member for compressing the hose against the housing; and an actuator mounted on the housing for moving the compression member toward and away from the hose thereby controlling the compression of the hose to vary the flow of fluid through the hose. 2. A flow-regulating device according to claim 1, wherein the flow regulating device is capable of being mounted along a length of the hose without having to disconnect the hose from a water spigot or sprinkler. 3. A flow-regulating device according to claim 1, wherein the flow regulating device is slideable along the length of the hose. 4. A flow-regulating device according to claim 1, wherein the open-ended hollow housing has a length that inhibits angling of the hose with respect to the compression member after a flow rate is set. 5. A flow-regulating device according to claim 1, wherein the open-ended hollow housing has a diameter that permits the hose to be inserted therethrough. 6. A flow-regulating device according to claim 1, wherein the sleeve has a C-shaped cross-section. 7. A flow-regulating device according to claim 1, wherein the sleeve has two longitudinal edges with the longitudinal slot defined therebetween. 8. A flow-regulating device according to claim 1, wherein the open-ended hollow housing has a length of at least about 10.2 cm and a diameter of at least about 2.5 cm. 9. A flow-regulating device according to claim 8, wherein the open-ended hollow housing has a length of about 13 cm and a diameter of about 4.5 cm. 10. A flow-regulating device according to claim 8, wherein the open-ended hollow housing has a length of about 10.2 cm and a diameter of about 3.2 cm. 11. A flow-regulating device according to claim 1, wherein the longitudinal slot has a width of about 1.9 cm and a length of about 10.2 cm. 12. A flow-regulating device according to claim 1, wherein the open-ended hollow housing is curved. 13. A flow-regulating device according to claim 12, wherein the open-ended hollow housing is curved at an angle of greater than about 135째 and less than about 180째. 14. A flow-regulating device according to claim 12, wherein the open-ended hollow housing is curved at an angle of about 135째 to about 150째. 15. A flow-regulating device according to claim 12, wherein the curved open-ended hollow housing has a length of about 7 cm and a diameter of about 3.2 cm. 16. A flow-regulating device according to claim 12, wherein the longitudinal slot has a width of about 1.9 cm and a length of about 7 cm. 17. A flow-regulating device according to claim 1, wherein the actuator comprises an adjuster knob coupled to a threaded shaft. 18. A flow-regulating device according to claim 17, wherein the adjuster knob is coupled to a first end of the threaded shaft and the compression member is coupled to a second end of the threaded shaft. 19. A flow-regulating device according to claim 18, wherein the device further comprises a guide bracket for mounting the actuator to the housing, the guide bracket comprising a threaded aperture for receiving the threaded shaft of the actuator for controlled radial movement of the compression member. 20. A flow-regulating device according to claim 19, wherein the sleeve has an aperture for permitting the compression member to pass therethrough into the channel. 21. A flow-regulating device according to claim 1, wherein an actuator comprises an adjuster knob integrally coupled to a threaded shaft. 22. A flow-regulating device according to claim 21, wherein the adjuster knob is integrally coupled to a first end of the threaded shaft and the compression member is coupled to a second end of the threaded shaft. 23. A flow-regulating device according to claim 1, wherein the compression member is cylindrical with a flat end and a curved end. 24. A flow-regulating device according to claim 23, wherein the curved end of the compression member is capable of contacting the hose. 25. A flow-regulating device according to claim 1, wherein the compression member rotates relative to the actuator. 26. A flow-regulating device according to claim 25, wherein the guide bracket is integral with the housing. 27. A flow-regulating device according to claim 26, wherein the open-ended hollow housing has a sleeve comprising a channel therethrough, the guide bracket being coupled or integrally coupled to the outside of the sleeve, external to the channel, the guide bracket housing the compression member when the actuator is in an opened position. 28. A flow-regulating device according to claim 1, wherein the device further comprises a guide bracket for mounting the actuator to the housing. 29. A flow-regulating device according to claim 1, wherein the device is made from at least one of metal, metal alloy, and plastic. 30. A flow-regulating device according to claim 1 mounted to the hose. 31. A flow-regulating device for a hose to control a flow of fluid therethrough, the hose having a cross-section, the flow-regulating device comprising: an open-ended hollow housing comprising a longitudinal slot for inserting the hose therethrough, wherein the open-ended hollow housing comprises a resilient material that biases the housing to a closed position and is capable of moving from an opened position, wherein the hose is insertable through the longitudinal slot, to a closed position, wherein the hose is retainable therein; a compression member for compressing the hose against the housing; and an actuator mounted on the housing for moving the compression member toward and away from the hose thereby controlling the compression of the hose to vary the flow of fluid through the hose. 32. A flow-regulating device according to claim 31, wherein the open-ended hollow housing further comprises a releasable lock for releasably locking the upper portion and the lower portion of the open-ended hollow housing. 33. A flow-regulating device according to claim 31, wherein the actuator comprises an adjuster knob coupled to a threaded shaft. 34. A flow-regulating device according to claim 33, wherein the adjuster knob is coupled to a first end of the threaded shaft and the compression member is coupled to a second end of the threaded shaft. 35. A flow-regulating device according to claim 31, wherein an actuator comprises an adjuster knob integrally coupled to a threaded shaft. 36. A flow-regulating device according to claim 35, wherein the adjuster knob is integrally coupled to a first end of the threaded shaft and the compression member is coupled to a second end of the threaded shaft. 37. A flow-regulating device according to claim 31, wherein the compression member is cylindrical with a flat end and a curved end. 38. A flow-regulating device according to claim 31, wherein the open-ended hollow housing has a C-shaped cross-section and further comprises an upper portion and a lower portion, the upper portion having a longitudinal edge and the lower portion having a longitudinal edge, the longitudinal slot being defined between the longitudinal edge of the upper portion and the longitudinal edge of the lower portion.
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