William Joseph Hillis

US Patent:

45021759, Mar 5, 1985

Filed:

Feb 28, 1983

Appl. No.:

6/470607

Inventors:

William J. Hillis - New Lexington OH

International Classification:

D06G 100
B08B 102

US Classification:

1510492

Abstract:

A manually portable fire hose cleaning apparatus adapted for conventional connection to a fire hydrant. A frame consisting of an upper and lower platform having an open front portion supports at least two sets of opposing pairs of vertically disposed brushes. An upper and lower set of nozzles are provided in corresponding conduits mounted on the frame to direct a water spray vertically at a position between the sets of brushes. The conduits are connected to a common tubular supply manifold which includes an inlet pipe adapted to be connected to a fire hydrant to supply water. A fire hose is then inserted between opposing pairs of brushes in each set and may be manually manipulated through the water spray and brushes to be cleaned.