Reusable hose bundling sleeve

Abstract

A reusable hose bundling sleeve is provided that is made of a tightly-woven nylon material coated with urethane. Strips of hooks and loops are adhered and stitched to opposite ends of opposite sides of the sleeve. The reusable hose is installed by wrapping the sleeve around the hoses or cables to be protected such that the strips of hooks and loops align and engage. Notches can be cut along the length of the reusable hose to allow for shorter hoses or cables traveling within the sleeve to exit. Because of the materials used, the notches will not weaken the fibers and cause fraying. The reusable hose is removed by separating the strips of hooks and loops and unwrapping the sleeve. The reusable hose can be installed, removed, and reinstalled quickly and without diminishing the durability of the sleeve.

1 . A reusable hose bundling sleeve comprising: 
 an elongated section of material;    strips of hooks and loops attached to opposite edges of opposite sides of the elongated section of material such that the strips of hooks and loops engage when the elongated section of material is folded to form a tubular shape; and    said strips of hooks and loops are sewn to the elongated section of material with chain stitches.    
     
     
         2 . The sleeve of  claim 1  further comprising a layer of adhesive disposed between the strips of hooks and loops and the elongated section of material.  
     
     
         3 . (cancelled)  
     
     
         4 . The sleeve of  claim 1  wherein the chain stitch has a single strand runner on one side and a double strand runner on the other side and the double strand runner is located on the inside of the sleeve when the elongated section of material is folded over to form a tubular shape.  
     
     
         5 . The sleeve of  claim 1  wherein each strip of hooks and loops is attached to the elongated section of material with three rows of stitching.  
     
     
         6 . The sleeve of  claim 1  wherein the ratio of the width of each strip of hooks and loops to the width of the elongated section of material is one to five.