Abstract: A portable water sprinkling amusement device incorporates a water storage reservoir for transporting its own supply of water, at least one nozzle assembly defining at least one discharge orifice, an avenue of release establishing fluid communication between the water storage reservoir and the at least one nozzle assembly, and a fluid transfer system operative to develop forces for causing a stream of liquid to flow through the avenue of release and out of the discharge orifice upon actuation of an on/off mechanism.

Abstract: A water sprayer includes a housing, a control valve, a valve seat, a nozzle unit, a valve shaft, and a control button. Thus, the first nozzle and the second nozzle of the nozzle unit provide two different water spraying modes so that the water is injected outwardly from the nozzle unit in two different spraying modes according to a user's requirements, thereby enhancing the versatility of the water sprayer. In addition, the water sprayer is switched between two different spraying modes by pressing of the control button, thereby facilitating the user operating the water sprayer.

Abstract: An improved apparatus for applying loose fill insulation generally includes an insulation feed portion and an insulation gun. The insulation feed portion is driven by a motor which is controlled by a clutch and a clutch control circuit. An insulation gun is mounted to a hose which communicates with the insulation feed portion. A switch mounted on the gun opens and closes the clutch control circuit. When the switch is closed, the clutch is engaged and air blown insulation is supplied to the gun. When the switch is open, the clutch is disengaged and air blown insulation is not supplied to the gun.

Abstract: A fuel injection device for internal combustion engines, having a control valve located between high-pressure and low-pressure sides and which opens or blocks the communication of a control chamber with the low-pressure side, and an outlet throttle located between the control valve and the low-pressure side, the control valve having a first valve position, in which the communication of the control chamber with the low-pressure side is blocked, a second valve position, in which the control chamber communicates with the low-pressure side via a first outlet conduit, and a third valve position, in which the control chamber communicates with the low-pressure side via a second outlet conduit having an outlet throttle.

Abstract: A fuel injection valve for internal combustion engines, having a valve body with a bore defined on its end toward the combustion chamber by a conical valve seat, with a valve needle disposed longitudinally displaceably in the bore and a sealing face with two sealing portions on its end toward the combustion chamber with the second conical face being disposed on the combustion chamber side of the first conical face. An annular groove extending between the conical faces has an end facing away from the combustion chamber which acts as a sealing edge upon contact of the valve sealing face with the valve seat. Recesses embodied in the valve seat and/or on the valve sealing face hydraulically connect the annular groove with a portion of the second conical face located on the combustion chamber side of the annular groove.

Abstract: A water sprayer for a faucet includes a housing, a guide member, a valve seat, a nozzle unit, a press button and a valve shaft. Thus, the first nozzle and the second nozzle of the nozzle unit provides two different water output manners so that the water flow is injected outward from the nozzle unit in two different manners according to a user's requirement, thereby facilitating the user operating the water sprayer. In addition, the water flow can be injected outward from the nozzle unit in a stronger or weaker manner and with a larger or smaller area, thereby enhancing the working efficiency and saving the water resource.

Abstract: A nozzle cap is disclosed which is threadedly engaged with a distal end of a nozzle through which a compressed fluid is passed. The nozzle cap includes a terminal wall opposed to a distal end face of the nozzle axially with respect to the nozzle, a sealing member placed on the terminal wall so as to adhere closely to the distal end of the nozzle thereby to seal an opening of the nozzle, and a holding wall pressing and holding an edge of the sealing member in co-operation with the terminal wall between the walls.

Abstract: A fog generating system (20) includes a fluid feed conduit (22) and extension tube assemblies (26) spaced along the conduit (22). The assemblies (26) include nozzle fittings (40) coupled to extension tubes (32). Misting nozzles (44) are releasably engaged with the nozzle fittings (40), and are recessed within the nozzle fittings (40). Installation entails arranging the system (20) on an interior side of an installation form (90), and securing the nozzle fittings (40) using fitting plugs (50) so that an open ends (60) of the nozzle fittings (40) abut the form (90). The fitting plugs (50) further form a fluid resistant seal for maintaining the assemblies (26) under fluid pressure during installation. The system (20) is embedded in a concrete material (124) for the structure (120). Following removal of the installation form (90) and the fitting plugs (50), the misting nozzles (44) are installed within the nozzle fittings (40).

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments can provide a fluid control valve, which reduces or prevents any bubble from being built up in the valve itself so as to protect other hydraulic equipment placed in a downstream side from having any malfunction due to such a bubble, and a droplet ejection device using the fluid control valve. A fluid control valve includes a tank, through which a fluid passes, an inlet port, through which a fluid flows into the tank, an outlet port, through which a fluid flows out of the tank, a valve plug that opens and closes at least one of the inlet port and the outlet port, a coupler connecting part of the inlet port side, which is located in an inlet passage connected to the inlet port, and a coupler connecting part of the outlet port side, which is located in an outlet passage connected to the outlet port. Piping is connected to the coupler connecting part of the inlet port side and the coupler connecting part of the outlet port side, each by using a coupler.

Abstract: A shower head for a kitchen sink, comprising a first insert and a second insert for water conveyance, the second insert being provided with elements for coupling to the enclosure, which comprise at least one tab that is adapted to enter, as a consequence of motion in an axial direction, a receptacle provided in the enclosure in order to lock the insert upon rotation about its own axis, rotation in the opposite direction being prevented by the coupling with the first insert.

Abstract: A water delivery system is disclosed comprising a showerhead featuring two delivery points, at least one of which has an own on-off valve, and at least a supply tube carrying untreated water, wherein the showerhead features two separate conduits connecting the two delivery points with a coupling at the base of the showerhead handle, the tube featuring inside at least one secondary supply pipe carrying treated water, a proximal end of said tube being coupled with a coupling of said showerhead and one distal end thereof being intended to disappear from the user's sight, said distal end featuring two distinct supply ends to be connected with a distribution system of untreated water and to a centralised distribution system of treated water, respectively.

Abstract: A nozzle body for a cleaning system on a motor vehicle includes at least one feed line element adapted for connection to a cleaning liquid supply container. At least one nozzle element is connected to the feed line element by a channel section in the basic body. A heating device to heat the connecting channel section is arranged adjacent to the nozzle element, such that the nozzle element is located in a heating zone that is primarily heated by the heating device.

Abstract: A multi-stage fluid power turbine having application as a fire extinguisher to be ideally carried by a fire truck (e.g., a tanker or a pumper) so as to fight outdoor fires. An impeller and a propeller are located at one end of the fire extinguisher, and a fan is located at the opposite end. The propeller and the fan are mounted on a common inner shaft so as to rotate in a first direction. The impeller is mounted on a hollow outer shaft or tube that surrounds the inner shaft. The impeller includes a plurality of curved blades, each of which having a fluid duct running therethrough. Water under pressure being supplied from a source to the impeller blades is ejected from the fluid ducts thereof and thrust against the blades of the propeller, whereby to impart a rotational force to the propeller and a corresponding rotational force to the fan. The water ejected from the curved impeller blades causes the impeller to rotate in an opposite direction.

Abstract: A device for restricting water flow through a conduit in a landscape sprinkler system, wherein the conduit comprises a hollow pipe having an interior wall, the device comprising a generally rigid disc having an external periphery shaped to conform to the interior wall of the conduit; attachment means for frictionally securing the disc traverse to the interior wall of the conduit, and, at least one aperture in the disc to permit water flow therethrough, wherein the total area of any apertures in the disc are from about 1% to about 40% of the cross-sectional area of the disc.

Abstract: An apparatus for treating a fire in a multi-floored building, a method of treating fire in a multi-floored building, and a portable apparatus for assembly and subsequent treating of a fire in a multi-floored building are disclosed. The apparatus, method and system include a curvilinear tubular structure and a bracing system coupled to a source of a fluid pressure.

Abstract: A hand-held dispenser for precisely controlling the flow rate of water therethrough and for precisely controlling the metering of a liquid chemical into the water passing through the apparatus.

Abstract: A material handling device for a vehicle includes a receiving portion for receiving material, a material moving system operable to move material along the receiving portion, a material processing device attachable at a rear of the receiving portion, and a power source. The receiving portion is configured to fit at a vehicle bed, and is removably positioned at a vehicle bed. The material handling device may be movably supported at a support surface to ease installation and removal of said material handling device at the vehicle. The material processing device is operable to dispense material from within the receiving portion to a location external the receiving portion and/or collect material from a location external the receiving portion and dispense the collected material into the receiving portion. The power source may provide power to the material processing device and/or the material moving device.

Abstract: An elongated pipe conduit snow making tower, and assembly method, having an upper end spray nozzle head and pivotally supported on a support pipe for vertical inclination by a hydraulic ram jack enabling infinite non-preselected incremental inclinations. A ram safety latch automatically latch/catches the tower pipe if the jack leaks. Secondary and tertiary external flexible water hoses are selectable to feed associated spray head snowmaking nozzles, and an internal compressed air conduit feeds spray head seeding nozzles. Secondary and tertiary ball valve assemblies mounted on a water feed block are outlet coupled to their respective hoses. In drain condition turbulent primary water continually washes against a valve ball flow closure side for an anti-freezing effect. The spray head is a four-piece modular planar stack up of disks each carrying spray nozzles that all discharge forwardly away from the pipe tower in generally parallel spray patterns.

Abstract: A fire protection sprinkler is provided, including a body having an output orifice and a flange and a seal cap to seal a flow of fluid from the output orifice. A thermally-responsive element is positioned to releasably retain the seal cap. Housing members extend through and from the flange of the sprinkler body, and contain rods, each of which extends through the flange. A deflector is connected to ends of the rods.

Abstract: A foam spraying rig comprising a vehicle having first and second fluid spray component storage tanks mounted in the body of the vehicle, each of which are heated by electrical heaters and by tubing which is connected to the coolant of the water cooled engine of the vehicle. The rig also includes a heat exchanger tank including first and second heat exchangers, each of which have inlet and outlet ends. The outlet ends of the fluid component storage tanks are connected to the inlet ends of first and second pumps, respectively. The outlet ends of the first and second pumps are fluidly connected to the inlet ends of the first and second heat exchangers, respectively. The outlet ends of the first and second heat exchangers are fluidly connected to a spray nozzle which sprays the components onto a surface such as a wall surface or a truck bed.