Abstract: A fluid dispenser includes a dispenser body including an actuator, a fluid body housing, and a fluid body. The fluid body housing is coupled to the dispenser body at one end and releasably coupled to the dispenser body at another end, such that the fluid body housing is pivotable between a first position in which the fluid body housing is coupled to the dispenser body at both ends and a second position in which the fluid body housing is decoupled from the dispenser body at the other end. The fluid body includes a fluid inlet and a dispensing valve. The fluid body is at least partly retained in the fluid body housing when the fluid body housing is in the first position and is removable from the fluid body housing when the fluid body housing is in the second position.

Abstract: Sprayer apparatus for use with an elongate boom may be configured to spray a liquid onto foliage on a ground surface. The sprayer apparatus may include a spray boom, a spray hood coupled to the spray boom, an extension member coupled to the spray boom, and a mounting apparatus coupled to the extension member. The mounting apparatus may be couplable to the elongate boom to support the spray boom and the spray hood above the ground surface.

Abstract: Multiple robotic monitors are located in a hydrocarbon storage or transport facility. Each robotic monitor is communicably coupled to other robotic monitors and includes a heat sensor configured to detect heat emitted by a hydrocarbon tank of the hydrocarbon storage or transport facility. A controller is communicably coupled to the heat sensor and configured to generate a heat signature based on the heat detected by the heat sensor. A pump is communicably coupled to the controller and configured to exert pressure on a fire retardant, responsive to the generation of the heat signature by the controller. An outlet is mechanically coupled to the pump and configured to discharge the fire retardant at the hydrocarbon tank.

Abstract: A fire extinguisher system. The system includes a first fire extinguisher containing a first agent that is suitable for extinguishing fire, the first fire extinguisher having a first discharge port for discharging the first agent therethrough, and a first actuator for actuating the first discharge port. The system also includes a second, similar fire extinguisher. The system also includes a valve coupled to the first discharge port via a first line and coupled to the second discharge port via a second line, wherein the valve is configured to release the first agent and the second agent into a third line. The system also includes a controller connected to the first actuator and the second actuator, the controller configured to activate the first actuator and the second actuator in a predetermined sequence.

Abstract: In one aspect, a system for spraying a fluid onto or near seeds may include a planter having a seed meter configured to dispense seeds from a hopper, a seed tube extending from the seed meter toward a furrow, and a rotationally-driven belt positioned within the seed tube. The belt may be configured for conveying the seeds from the seed meter through the seed tube to the furrow. The planter also includes a sprayer assembly having a nozzle configured to spray a fluid on or near the seeds dispensed from the seed meter. The system may further include a controller configured to determine a current speed of the belt relative to the seed tube and control the sprayer assembly based on the current speed of the belt such that the nozzle sprays the fluid at least one of onto or near each of the seeds.

Abstract: A machine tool arranged to deliver an energy source through a processing head onto a work-piece, wherein; the machine-tool has a clamping mechanism arranged to temporarily receive the processing-head, or another machining or processing-head, to process a work-piece; the processing-head comprising one or more guiding mechanisms arranged to direct the energy source onto a work-piece and a processing-head docking-manifold arranged to have connected thereto one or more media to be, in use, supplied to the processing-head to facilitate processing of the work-piece; wherein the processing-head docking-manifold allows the one or more media to be supplied to the processing-head when the processing-head is connected to the clamping mechanism; and wherein the machine-tool also comprises at least one mechanism arranged to move a supply docking-manifold into and/or out of connection with the processing-head docking-manifold such that when the two manifolds are connected the or each media is supplied to the processing

Abstract: A foam dispenser having a metal housing has a spool valve socket therein. A metal handle extends from the housing. A spool valve is disposable within the spool valve socket. A trigger couplable to the spool valve enables the spool valve to be rotated between open and closed orientations within the housing. The spool valve has internal channels for selectively passing liquids through the spool valve in the open orientation and not in the closed orientation. The spool valve also has a channel for selectively passing a gas through the spool valve in both the open and closed orientations.

Abstract: A system for combining and spraying fluids that includes a principal reservoir for holding a carrier fluid; an electric pump in communication with the principal reservoir; a power source for energizing the pump selectable between a rechargeable 12-volt battery and a 110-volt AC line; at least one auxiliary reservoir for holding an auxiliary fluid to be controllably mixed with carrier fluid being drawn from the principal reservoir; a selector valve for selecting which if any of the auxiliary fluid(s) are to be combined with the carrier fluid; a Venturi tube for combining streams of carrier fluid and selected auxiliary fluid(s) in a predetermined ratio which may be varied as desired; and a spray wand in fluid communication with the Venturi tube for discharging the selected fluids.

Abstract: A two-part spray nozzle with body and head parts which are joined together is disclosed. The body and head include channels in planar surfaces which are ultimately joined with the channels in alignment. An elastomer, preferably having a cylindrical shape is inserted into the channel to provide a fluid tight seal between the head and body.

Abstract: A fuel injection valve includes a nozzle portion for injecting fuel, a fuel inlet port, a fuel supply main passage for supplying the fuel from the fuel inlet port to the nozzle portion, a pressure sensor for detecting fuel pressure in the fuel supply main passage, and a fuel introduce passage for supplying the fuel from the fuel supply main passage to the pressure sensor. The fuel supply main passage includes a first fuel supply passage extending in a first direction from the fuel inlet port to the pressure sensor and a second fuel supply passage extending in a second direction from the pressure sensor to the nozzle portion.

Abstract: A throttle body fuel injection system including a throttle body with at least one air intake, a fuel injector coupled to the throttle body at a fuel port and an annular ring coupled to the cylindrical inner wall of the air intake. The annular ring includes a primary fuel discharge orifice adjacent to the fuel port and a plurality of secondary fuel discharge orifices arranged radially around the annular ring for spraying atomized fuel into the air intake.

Abstract: A nozzle adapter/attachment includes features that facilitate use and protects the user from possible fluid exposure. The nozzle attachment is configured with features that both align and clamp onto an existing nozzle. In one embodiment, there are three sets of alignment and clasping features.

Abstract: A gas-liquid two-phase flow atomizing nozzle includes a nozzle core, an outer sleeve, and an atomizing body. An inner cavity of the nozzle core consists of an inlet tapered section, a jet flow section, and an outlet diffusion section. The outlet diffusion section of the nozzle core is connected to an atomizing body mixing chamber. The jet flow section of the nozzle core is in communication with external atmosphere through a core air inlet hole, an air inlet buffering chamber, and a sleeve air inlet hole.

Abstract: A water outflow control assembly includes a water inlet body, a push rod, a rotor and an elastic member. The water inlet body is provided with a valve cavity. One end of the valve cavity is provided with a push rod hole for sliding of the push rod. The push rod is provided with push blocks. The rotor is provided with tooth blocks extending toward the push rod hole and matching with the push blocks, and a retaining wall with a gap. The retaining wall is in clearance fit with an inner wall of the valve cavity, and rotation of the rotor changes a degree that the retaining wall blocks a water inlet channel. By adopting the shower head with above mentioned assembly, the water outflow control assembly can be installed through a handle hole of a shower head body of a shower head.

Abstract: The invention includes components and methodology for fixed and semi-fixed systems for extinguishing fire in large industrial flammable liquid storage tanks, including aerated foam projecting nozzles discharging substantially focused streams together with aeration chambers and risers.

Abstract: An applicator comprises a housing having a liquid input, a pump, a motor, and a power source; a trigger for providing selective control over the pump; a wand hingedly connected to the housing; and a nozzle coupled to the wand for discharging liquid from the applicator. The nozzle and the liquid input are in fluid communication via the pump and various conduits of the applicator.

Abstract: Provided is an assembly including a dump body configured to be supported by a frame to be moved relative to the frame between a dump position and a load position. The dump body includes first and second sidewalls, a front wall, a floor having a first opening, a tailgate, and an apron below the tailgate, the apron having a second opening substantially perpendicular to the first opening. The assembly also includes an endless conveyor configured to direct material to the second opening and being removably attached to the dump body below the floor such that material is prevented from exiting the dump body through the first opening.

Abstract: A heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) combustion suppression system. The HVAC combustion suppression system includes a sensor that detects and emits a signal indicative of a refrigerant released from an HVAC system into an enclosed space. The system also includes a suppression component that blocks or reduces combustion of the refrigerant in the enclosed space, and a controller that receives the signal from the sensor. The controller in response to the signal activates the suppression component to suppress combustion of the refrigerant in the enclosed space.

Abstract: Some implementations of the present invention relate to systems and methods for diffusing scents to a given location by placing a scent reservoir within a vessel including an inner chamber, a vent, and a selectively closable opening. In some cases, the scent reservoir is secured within the vessel while allowing the desired aroma to diffuse into the surrounding area through the vent. In some cases, the inner chamber comprises a wall or layer that is less permeable to the scent than is the vent. Accordingly, in some cases, the inner chamber is configured to direct the scent from the scent reservoir to the vent, which is disposed at an outer surface of the vessel. While the vessel can be any suitable object, in some cases, it is a stuffed animal. Other implementations are also described.

Abstract: A tubeless sprayer assembly includes a base that is coupled to a support surface. The base has a fluid port is integrated therein. The fluid port is fluidly coupled to a fluid source wherein the fluid port is configured to receive a fluid from the fluid source. A canister is positionable in the base. The canister is in fluid communication with the fluid port when the canister is positioned in the base to fill the canister with the fluid. A pumping unit is coupled to the canister. The pumping unit pumps the fluid outwardly from the canister when the pumping unit is turned on to facilitate the fluid to be sprayed without a connection to the fluid source.