FIG. 1 is a side view of a hose and connectors. The hose is shown with a symbolic break in its length. The appearance of any portion of the hose between the break lines forms no part of the claimed design;

FIG. 2 is a top view thereof; and,

FIG. 3 is a bottom view thereof.

The broken line showing is included for the purpose of illustrating portions of the article and forms no part of the claimed design.

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›1.independentThe ornamental design for a hose and connectors, as shown and described.

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Office	Publication	Kind	Published	Filed	Status	Title
USthis patent	US-D731032-S	S1	2 Jun 2015	3 Oct 2012	granted	Hose and connectors

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Office	Publication	Kind	Published	Filed	Status	Title
AU	AU-346899-S	S	12 Feb 2013	20 Dec 2012	published	Hose of indefinite length and connectors therefor
CA	CA-150511-S	S	21 Aug 2014	3 Apr 2013	granted	Hose assembly

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