Double-molded electrical end fitting assembly

Claim 1

In combination with a flexible hose having a pair of electrical conductors extending throughout its length, a first outer fitting molded about one end of the hose and having a first recess at its extremity, a first removable electrical harness having a male connector end insertable in the first recess of the first molded fitting, a second outer fitting molded about the other end of the hose and having a second recess at its extremity, a second removable electrical harness having a female connector end insertable in the second recess of the second molded fitting, the improvement which comprises: (a) a female connector with dual insulated wires molded and enclosed entirely within the first outer fitting, a female plug being included therein and accessible within the first recess of the first outer fitting to receive the male connector of the first harness, said dual wires being electrically connected to said pair of electrical conductors of the hose; and (b) a male connector with dual insulated wires molded and enclosed entirely within the second outer fitting, a male plug being included therein and accessible within the second recess of the second outer fitting to receive the female connector of the second harness, said dual wires being electrically connected to said pair of electrical conductors of the hose.