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Disclosed are embodiments of apparatus, methods, and systems for fastening a rotatable tube to spigots and nozzles, for fluid-water flow diversion to facilitate the use of sinks by small children. In one embodiment, a tube is provided, which is fastened to a spigot and nozzle. The tube-spigot fasten

Disclosed are embodiments of apparatus, methods, and systems for fastening a rotatable tube to spigots and nozzles, for fluid-water flow diversion to facilitate the use of sinks by small children. In one embodiment, a tube is provided, which is fastened to a spigot and nozzle. The tube-spigot fastening may be facilitated by a tapered washer. The tube, in turn, may be rotated about the supporting spigot secured to the electronic article. The tube may be configured with curvature, tapering, wall and end openings of sufficient weight, shape, and/or size to allow for optimal water flow choices. Patent NoMonth/YearName2,171,023August 1939Buxton1,253,309January 1918Ulleland5,349,987September 1994Shieh4,736,890April 1988Wallington2,476,079February 1947Benjamin5,072,757December 1991Lin2,507,535May 1950Madsen5,758,690June 1998Humpert et alU.S. Pat. No. 6,179,130 B1January 2001Nguyen et al6,381,770 B1May 2002Raisch1,799,815April 1931Hoff6,085,790July 2001Humpert et al5,833,849November 1998Primdahl3,765,455October 1973Countryman5,983,938November 1999Bowers et alU.S. 2007/0176024 A1August 2007Denzler5,165,121November 1992McTargett et alU.S. Pat. No. 6,367,707 B1April 2002Kang2,747,930May 1956HydeU.S. Pat. No. 6,648,187 B1November 2003Shypkowski3,316,928May 1967WeakleyD288520March 1987BozarthU.S. 2006/0207670 A1September 2006PetersU.S. Pat. No. 6,425,149 B1July 2002Wang3,638,968February 1972BarksU.S. 2007/0175531 A1August 2007DanielsU.S. Pat. No. 6,994,318 B2February 2006Burke

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1. A hose for coupling with a spigot, comprising: a first opening at a first end of the hose, wherein the first opening is configured to be coupled with a spigot;a second opening at a second end of the hose opposite from the first end;a third opening positioned in a wall of the hose between the firs

1. A hose for coupling with a spigot, comprising: a first opening at a first end of the hose, wherein the first opening is configured to be coupled with a spigot;a second opening at a second end of the hose opposite from the first end;a third opening positioned in a wall of the hose between the first and second ends; anda connecting means for coupling the first opening with the spigot, wherein the connecting means comprises a washer comprising a tapered washer that varies in thickness along at least a portion of the length of the tapered washer, wherein the tapered washer is configured to be positioned around the spigot and be coupled to the hose such that the hose can rotate with respect to the tapered washer and the spigot, wherein when the hose is coupled with the spigot, the hose is configured to be rotatably repositionable between first and second configurations, wherein, in the first configuration, water exits the hose through the second opening and the third opening is directed upward to prevent water from exiting the hose through the third opening, wherein, once the hose has been rotated to the second configuration, the third opening is directed downward such that water exits the hose through the third opening, and wherein the hose is configured such that both the second and third openings rotate together when the hose is rotated between the first and second configurations. 2. The hose of claim 1 wherein the connecting means is configured to facilitate the rotation of the hose. 3. The hose of claim 1 wherein the connecting means facilitates sealing the hose to prevent fluid leakage. 4. The hose of claim 1, wherein the washer comprises at least one of a metal and polymer. 5. The hose of claim 4, wherein said polymer comprises at least one of polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene, polyurethane, polypropylene, silicone, polystyrene, polyvinyl butyral, polyacrylonitrile, polychloroprene, phenol-formaldehyde resin, para-aramid, polyvinylidene fluoride, polyethylene terephthalate, polyamide, polyacrylonitrile, rubber, copolyamid, aromatic polyamide, polytetrafluoroethylene, and poly-p-phenylene-2,6-benzobisoxazole. 6. The hose of claim 4, wherein the metal comprises at least one of aluminum, manganese, chromium, copper, brass, iron, nickel, steel, stainless steel, and an alloy of any of the foregoing. 7. The hose of claim 1, wherein the connecting means comprises at least one of a metal, polymer, and plant matter. 8. The hose of claim 7, wherein said plant matter comprises at least one of paper, papyrus, wood, hemp, resins, and wood.