Methods and systems for a hose hanger apparatus

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  "publication_number": "US2022341511A1",
  "country": "US",
  "kind": "A1",
  "title": "Methods and systems for a hose hanger apparatus",
  "abstract": "Various methods and systems are provided for a hose hanger apparatus comprising an attachment clip, an elastic support connected to the attachment clip, a carabiner assembly connector connected to the elastic support, and a carabiner assembly connected to the carabiner assembly connector.",
  "claims": [
    "1. A hose hanger comprising: an elastomeric material with a material property tensile strength greater than 4 kilopound per square inch (KSI). 2. The hose hanger of claim 1, further comprising an attachment clip, wherein the elastomeric material is connected to the attachment clip, a carabiner assembly, and a carabiner assembly connector connected to the elastomeric material and the carabiner assembly, wherein the elastic support includes: a first section; a second section integrally connected to the first section, and a third section integrally connected to the second section, and wherein the elastic support is uniform in width. 3. The hose hanger of claim 2, wherein the first section includes a plurality of inner surfaces that define a plurality of openings. 4. The hose hanger of claim 3, wherein the plurality of openings is configured to receive an arm of the attachment clip, and wherein the plurality of openings is arranged at different positions along the first section. 5. The hose hanger of claim 2, wherein the second section is a transition section that is uniform in height from the first section toward and to the third section, wherein the third section includes an inner surface that defines an opening configured to receive part of the carabiner assembly connector. 6. The hose hanger of claim 2, wherein the first, second, and third sections of the elastic support comprise a stretchable vulcanized rubber, and wherein the elastic support exhibits a maximum load failure of greater than 300 lbs, according to AAR Standard S-4006. 7. The hose hanger of claim 2, wherein the carabiner assembly connector includes an elongated flexible member. 8. The hose hanger of claim 7, wherein the elongated flexible member is inelastic. 9. The hose hanger of claim 7, wherein the elongated flexible member includes an elongated flexible polyester web strap. 10. The hose hanger of claim 7, wherein the elongated flexible member includes a first portion, a second portion, a third portion, a fourth portion, and a fifth portion, wherein the fourth portion is attached to the elastic support and the second portion is attached to the carabiner assembly, and wherein the first, third, and fourth portions are attached together via a stitching. 11. The hose hanger of claim 7, wherein the elongated flexible member comprises a central section, a first connector connected to the elastic support, and a second connector connected to the carabiner assembly. 12. The hose hanger of claim 7, wherein the carabiner assembly comprises a carabiner and a ring connected to the carabiner, wherein the carabiner assembly connector is connected to the ring. 13. The hose hanger of claim 7, wherein the hose hanger maintains an air brake hose of a vehicle at a predetermined height above a supporting road bed structure. 14. A hose hanger comprising: an attachment clip; an elastic support made from a stretchable vulcanized rubber and connected to the attachment clip with a material property tensile strength greater than 4 kilopound per square inch (KSI); a carabiner assembly; and a carabiner assembly connector connected to the elastic support, connected to the carabiner assembly, and connecting the elastic support and the carabiner assembly, the carabiner assembly connector including a substantially inelastic elongated flexible member, wherein the elongated flexible member includes a central section, a first connector connected to the elastic support, and a second connector connected to the carabiner assembly. 15. The hose hanger of claim 13, wherein the elongated flexible member is comprised of an elongated flexible polyester web strap. 16. The hose hanger of claim 13, wherein the elongated flexible member includes a first portion, a second portion, a third portion, a fourth portion, and a fifth portion, wherein the fourth portion is attached to the elastic support and the second portion is attached to the carabiner assembly, and wherein the first, third, and fourth portions are attached together by a plurality of fasteners. 17. The hose hanger of claim 13, wherein the carabiner assembly is comprised of a carabiner and a ring connected to the carabiner, and wherein the carabiner assembly connector is connected to the ring. 18. The hose hanger of claim 13, wherein the hose hanger maintains an air brake hose of a vehicle at a predetermined height above a supporting road bed structure. 19. A system comprising: a hose hanger having: an attachment clip; an elastic support comprising a stretchable vulcanized rubber and with a material property tensile strength greater than 4 kilopound per square inch (KSI), the elastic support connected to the attachment clip, wherein the attachment clip extends through one of a plurality of openings of the elastic support; a carabiner assembly; and a carabiner assembly connector connected to the elastic support, connected to the carabiner assembly, and connecting the elastic support and the carabiner assembly, the carabiner assembly connector including a substantially inelastic elongated flexible member, wherein the elongated flexible member includes: a central section: a first connector connected to the elastic support; and a second connector connected to the carabiner assembly. 20. The system of claim 19, wherein the hose hanger extends from a glad hand connector to an air brake hose support, wherein the carabiner extends through the glad hand connector and the attachment clip extends through the air brake hose support, the system further comprising a hose hanging from the hose hanger."
  ],
  "description_excerpt": "The present application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/178,981, entitled “METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR A HOSE HANGER APPARATUS,” and filed on Apr. 23, 2021. The entire contents of the above-listed application are hereby incorporated by reference for all purposes.\n\nEmbodiments of the subject matter disclosed herein relate to hose suspension systems for multi-unit vehicles.\n\nIn a railway car coupler system, a supporting device may be used for suspending a glad hand of an air brake hose assembly from the couplers of railway vehicles. The supporting device, also called an air brake hose support or a hose strap, may be a metal chain whereby, one end of the chain may be connected to a fitting on the glad hand on a free end of the air hose and the other end may be connected to a fitting on the coupler of the railway vehicle. When a glad hand fitting becomes decoupled and the appropriate valves are not shut off, compressed air in the hose may propel the glad hand, which in turn exerts a load on the strap, referred to herein as “reaction force.” A chain support may not absorb this energy when the glad hand fitting is decoupled, which may lead to increased reaction force. As a result, the full energy from the decoupling may be delivered to the impact when the glad hand fitting strikes the car or other machinery. The chain and connectors may also be susceptible to degradation (e.g., cracking), which may lead to the air hose being pulled along the trackway, or to the glad hand being caught in wayside equipment resulting in degradation to the air brake hose assembly.",
  "cpc": [
    "F16L 3/14",
    "F16B 2/248",
    "F16B 45/02"
  ],
  "ipc": [
    "F16L 3/14"
  ],
  "assignees": [
    "TRANSP IP HOLDINGS LLC"
  ],
  "inventors": [
    "HANKINSON STEPHEN",
    "STELTZER JOE"
  ],
  "filing_date": "2021-10-21",
  "publication_date": "2022-10-27",
  "priority_date": "2021-04-23",
  "application_number": "US-202117451806-A",
  "family_id": "83695071",
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