Abstract: A spray tank backpack apparatus for carrying spray tanks during use includes a frame having a frame left side, a frame right side, a frame top side, and a plurality of frame braces extending between the frame left side and the frame right side. A tank shelf is coupled to the frame and includes a shelf perimeter and a plurality of shelf braces. The shelf perimeter is coupled adjacent a bottom end of each of the frame left side and the frame right side. The plurality of shelf braces supports an industrial pressurized tank. A pair of hose brackets is coupled to the frame and is configured to receive a hose of the industrial pressurized tank. A pair of shoulder straps is coupled to the frame to be worn like a backpack.

Abstract: A modular frame for a backpack sprayer system includes a frame plate having a front surface, a back surface and first and second side edges. A first receiving channel is located along the first side edge and a second receiving channel is located along the second side edge. A support member has a first arm which is received within the first receiving channel and a second arm which is received within the second receiving channel. A stand portion extends at an angle relative to the first and second arms. A mounting member is coupled to the front surface of the frame plate and mounts a tank and a pump unit thereon. The mounting member includes opposing left and right sides, a planar top face and a front face including a concave portion to receive at least a portion of one or both of the tank and the pump unit.

Abstract: A fire-hose carrier includes a wearable frame formed of a horizontal chest bar with a pair of pivotal shoulder cuffs upwardly extending therefrom. Depending from the chest bar is a vertical spine having an arcuate abdomen plate at a distal end. Removably attached to the abdomen plate is a flow-control module having an inlet connected to a fire hose and an outlet connected to a fire-hose nozzle. The frame is supported on a wearer's shoulders with the abdomen plate encompassing a front portion of the wearer's waist. When high-pressure water is discharged through the nozzle, the resulting force is distributed throughout the wearer's body, allowing the nozzle to be more easily controlled.

Abstract: An adjustable stock assembly for a fluid spray gun can be adjusted to have a different profile shape; and/or to have a different rotational position relative to the rest of the spray gun; and/or to have a different length relative to the rest of the spray gun; and/or to have a different tilt angle relative to the rest of the spray gun.

Abstract: A hand-held apparatus for spraying texture material includes a body having a handle, a texture material hopper mounted on the body, and a nozzle extending from the body for spraying texture material. The apparatus also includes an air source connection component operable to connect and disconnect a source of air to and from the body. The air source connection component comprises a first connection structure on the body that is configured to receive a corresponding second connection structure associated with the air source and secure the second connection structure to the body by rotating the second connection structure with respect to the body.

Abstract: Disclosed is a low-pressure air source that provides directional control over a low-pressure airflow. The air source is specifically adapted for use in the application of artificial eyelash extensions to a person's individual eyelashes. An air pump provides low pressure air to an airflow nozzle mounted on the finger of the user. A foot control operates the air pump. The finger nozzle allows the user to direct the airflow without having to grasp the nozzle with the fingers. This allows the user's hands to be free to perform other manual manipulations during the process of adhering artificial lash extensions to a person's individual natural eyelashes.

Abstract: Disclosed is a variable air source that provides directional control over a low-pressure airflow. The air source is specifically adapted for use in the application of artificial eyelash extensions to a person's individual eyelashes. An air pump provides low pressure air to an airflow nozzle mounted on the finger of the user. A foot control operates the air pump. The finger nozzle allows the user to direct the airflow without having to grasp the nozzle with the fingers. This allows the user's hands to be free to perform other manual manipulations during the method of adhering artificial eyelash extensions to a person's individual natural eyelashes.

Abstract: A piece of jewelry to be worn by a wearer, having a spray mechanism mounted on the piece of jewelry, and a reservoir for containing a fluid mounted on the piece of jewelry, to dispense a fluid, such as a fragrance or scent, to the body of the wearer. The manipulation of the reservoir by the wearer actuates the spray mechanism and dispenses fluid from the reservoir.

Abstract: A portable game feeder backpack that is worn by the user to spread feed for wild game or other granular material, e.g. seed, grain, or fertilizer. The invention provides a bucket mounted on a tubular frame. A funnel and a downspout direct granular material to a motorized spreader plate mounted below the bucket. A handheld switch remotely activates the motor. The device is worn as a backpack and has two removable padded shoulder straps. A detachable bracket allows the device to be attached to the rear structure on a vehicle, e.g. an all terrain vehicle or pickup. The device also can be used as a swiveling hunting seat having a padded cover on the lid of the bucket. The lid draining accumulated water to protect interior contents. Motor control is easily interchangeable among pushbutton, remote and timer control.

Abstract: This invention is related to a portable texture-spraying apparatus for uniformly dispersing a viscous material. This apparatus broadly includes a tank assembly having a body with an inner wall that defines a sealed cavity, and a piston assembly slidably disposed within the sealed cavity. The piston assembly divides the sealed cavity into an air-side chamber and a material-side chamber by providing an airtight seal therebetween. Additionally an air-control assembly is provided that broadly includes a pressure-control mechanism configured for receiving compressed air and routing a controlled pneumatic pressure to a directional valve configured for adjusting between a dispensing mode and a loading mode. In dispensing mode, the directional valve routes the controlled pneumatic pressure to the air-side chamber biasing the piston assembly toward the material-side chamber.

Abstract: A nose rinsing apparatus includes a main container provided with a receiving space to receive a nose rinsing liquid, a spraying device mounted on the main container to spray the atomized nose rinsing liquid, and a recycle container mounted on the main container and having an inside provided with an opening and a periphery provided with at least one three-dimensional concave portion. Thus, the three-dimensional concave portion of the recycle container has an ergonomically designed shape to fit that of the user's upper jaw so that the three-dimensional concave portion of the recycle container abuts the user's upper jaw closely and entirely to prevent the wasted rinsing liquid and the dirt in the user's nose from leaking outwardly from the opening of the recycle container.

Abstract: A sprayer includes a base, a container, a drive device, a pumping device, and an outlet pipe. The drive device includes a drive shaft and a drive handle. The pumping device includes a pressure tank, a pressure release valve, a piston cylinder, a barrel, a piston, a piston rod, two guard brackets and a crank. The container is provided with a plurality of fixing plates secured in the fixing brackets of the base so that the container is combined with the base solidly and stably to enhance the strength of the sprayer. The piston rod is encompassed and protected by the barrel, and the crank is encompassed between and protected by the two guard brackets, so that the piston rod and the crank are operated exactly and stably.

Abstract: A portable game feeder backpack that is worn by the user to spread feed for wild game or other granular material, e.g. seed, grain, or fertilizer. The invention provides a bucket mounted on a tubular frame. A funnel and a downspout direct granular material to a motorized spreader plate mounted below the bucket. A handheld switch remotely activates the motor. The device is worn as a backpack and has two removable padded shoulder straps. A detachable bracket allows the device to be attached to the rear structure on a vehicle, e.g. an all terrain vehicle or pickup. The device also can be used as a swiveling hunting seat having a padded cover on the lid of the bucket.

Abstract: A hand-held apparatus for spraying texture material including a body, a pressurized air source mounted on the body, a texture material hopper mounted on the body, and a texture delivery nozzle for selectively spraying texture material from the hopper onto a surface to be coated by propelling the texture material using pressurized air from the pressurized air source wherein each of the air source and the hopper can be disconnected from the body without the use of tools.

Abstract: A cleaning system of the invention may include an operator wearable torso belt, a swivel hook fastened to the belt, and a holder releasably hung on the hook, with the holder sized to releasably hold a chemical container. The cleaning system further may include a chemical container, a spray gun, a chemical draw line connecting the chemical container to the spray gun, and a liquid supply line extending from a multi-functional cleaning machine to the spray gun. If desired, the chemical holder may include a first compartment, a second compartment, and a third compartment. The first compartment holds the spray gun when the spray gun is not in use, the second compartment holds the chemical container, and the third compartment is sized to hold a tool such as a squeegee or the like.

Abstract: A hand-held apparatus for spraying texture material includes a body having a handle, a texture material hopper mounted on the body, and a nozzle extending from the body for spraying texture material. The apparatus also includes an air source connection component operable to connect and disconnect a source of air to and from the body. The air source connection component comprises a first connection structure on the body that is configured to receive a corresponding second connection structure associated with the air source and secure the second connection structure to the body by rotating the second connection structure with respect to the body.

Abstract: A nose rinsing apparatus includes a main container provided with a receiving space to receive a nose rinsing liquid, a spraying device mounted on the main container to spray the atomized nose rinsing liquid, and a recycle container mounted on the main container and having an inside provided with an opening and a periphery provided with at least one three-dimensional concave portion. Thus, the three-dimensional concave portion of the recycle container has an ergonomically designed shape to fit that of the user's upper jaw so that the three-dimensional concave portion of the recycle container abuts the user's upper jaw closely and entirely to prevent the wasted rinsing liquid and the dirt in the user's nose from leaking outwardly from the opening of the recycle container.

Abstract: There are provided a nozzle capable of enhancing the straight-advancing capability of jetted fluid to increase the back wash effect of a filter member, and a filter-type dust collector capable of effectively carrying out dust removal from a filter member with such a nozzle. To this end, the nozzle has a Laval nozzle section secured to the inside of an outer tube at its proximal end and a fluid guide section disposed at the leading end of the outer tube. The fluid guide section has a plurality of suction holes elongated in the flowing direction of the pressurized fluid. This nozzle is mounted on a pulse header tube of a dust removal device.

Abstract: A portable sprayer having a backpack to which are secured a blower unit and a supply tank. The blower unit includes a drive motor and a blower driven thereby. The blower unit is mounted on the backpack by at least one anti-vibration element. The supply tank, for example for spray agent, is mechanically separated from the blower unit and is also mounted on the backpack by at least one anti-vibration element. A removable, at least approximately rigid connection element is provided for coupling the supply tank and the blower unit together or for isolating them from one another with respect to vibrations.

Abstract: An apparatus for spraying chemicals in a forestry environment includes a back pack supported reservoir for containing such chemicals and a variable speed pump for urging the chemicals from the reservoir through a rearwardly oriented spraying unit. Positional and delivery rate monitoring equipment may also be incorporated in the design.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a portable fluid dispenser is provided having a tank, a pump coupled to the tank for pumping fluid therefrom, and a battery connected to the tank for powering the pump. The battery can be part of a removable battery pack received within an external receptacle of the tank. Some embodiments of the dispenser are adapted to be worn (such as in the form of a backpack), while others are adapted to be carried by a user. Also, in some embodiments a conduit extends through the tank in order to enable fluid to pass from the pump to another location with respect to the tank.

Abstract: A compressed air sprayer used for applying textured material to surfaces, in which the reservoir of texture material is transported on the operator's body using an integrated harness system. The sprayer tank may rest upright on the ground when not being worn, and may be filled in this orientation without damaging delivery components attached to the bottom of the tank. A handle is provided on the tank for proper positioning and transport.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a granular spreader device that includes a tear-shaped container having a lower rotary outlet The granular material feeds downwardly by gravity into a flexibly tube through a rotary fitting. From there the granular material feeds into a hand held rigid tube and from there into a distributor head similar to a shower head. At the juncture between the flexible tube and the rigid tube there is a manually operated shutoff valve. The container has shoulder straps for carrying the container on the back of a person or a separate carrier has the container separately attached to the same. A simple agitator operates a wire system inside the container to disintegrate any clumps that may formed within the granular material inside the container because of moisture.

Abstract: A centrifugal blower capable of reducing noise. The centrifugal blower comprises an impeller having a hub plate and a set of blades disposed on at least one surface of the hub plate so as to surround an axis of rotation; and a casing surrounding the impeller and having a volute portion disposed at an outer peripheral portion thereof. The portion of casing facing the set of blades is formed with a plurality of through holes, whereas a sound absorbing material is attached thereto so as to cover the through holes. The noise caused by a compression wave of air occurring between the blades of impeller and the inner face of casing is efficiently absorbed by a sound absorbing material disposed adjacent the blades.

Abstract: The transportable texture sprayer is a tool comprised of a tank that is filled with a texture material through a large orifice at the top of the tank and sealed with a cover. A swiveling orifice integrated into the cover for the large drain orifice at the bottom end of the tank, accepts a hose as the passage for the material to the spray gun when the tank is pressurized. An air compressor supplies pressure to both the spray gun and the tank. An air line that links the compressor to one leg of a three way nipple mounted to the tank air inlet which also provides the air pressure for the tank by way of its connection to a second leg to the three way nipple. A short length of air line is connected at one end to air pressure regulator that is coupled to the spray gun, with the other end connected to a third leg of the three way nipple that allows the air pressure for the tank and the spray gun to be regulated separately.

Abstract: A chemical foam applicator for fighting shipboard fires, and including a foam mixing nozzle assembly connectable to a pressurized source of water to develop a vacuum for drawing foam concentrate from a jacket worn by the fire fighter. The jacket comprises a one-piece sheet of material folded over to define a fire resistant exterior enclosing a one-piece, continuous bladder for holding foam concentrate. The unitary nature of the bladder enables it to be easily fabricated and drained using a hose located interiorly of the bladder.

Abstract: A portable sprayer device which affords protection for the liquid concentrate container. A versatile spraying capability is also provided as well as an apparatus producing a vacuum function, an air gap and a spill-proof bottle feature. The sprayer device is particularly suited for dispensing cleaning, germicidal, sanitizing, insecticidal, deodorant materials and any other similar chemical concentrate.

Abstract: The fan propelled misting apparatus for cooling an extended area by evaporative cooling includes a blower with a hollow, cylindrical mist discharge tube, and a fan for propelling air flow through the mist discharge tube; and a misting device connected to the blower for delivering a fine spray of water to the cylindrical mist discharge tube. The misting device includes a pressurizable fluid tank, such as a piston type pump, with a water supply tube connected between the pressurizable fluid tank and the mist discharge tube for delivering the fine spray of water to the cylindrical mist discharge tube. The water supply tube has a nozzle at a distal end of the water supply tube disposed in the mist discharge tube so as to deliver the fine spray of water in the air flow provided by the blower. A valve is provided for controlling flow of water through the water supply tube.

Abstract: A harness assembly for assisting a user in transporting a fire hose includes an adjustable strap assembly secured to a chest plate. The device is secured to a wearer with the chest plate positioned on the chest and abdomen. Attached to the chest plate is a nozzle assembly including a manifold portion that is disposed adjacent the wearer's side which may be coupled with the outlet of a fire hose. The nozzle assembly further includes an intermediate section perpendicularly extending from the manifold portion and a dispensing portion perpendicularly extending from the intermediate section and away from the user. The dispensing portion includes a water control valve, a clip for attaching the nozzle assembly to the chest plate and a pair of diametrically opposed handles which may be grasped by a user. The unique design of the nozzle assembly allows a user to maintain the hose at his or her side while being able to dispense water therefrom at a point directly in front of the user for enhanced control.

Abstract: A backpack spreader comprising a hopper having an outlet port. The hopper holds chemical materials therein. A mounting means is for mounting the hopper on a back of a person. A flexible feed tube has a first end connected to the outlet port of the hopper. A dispensing gun is connected to a second end of the flexible feed tube. The dispensing gun held and operated by a hand of the person will evenly spread the chemical materials over large areas.

Abstract: A liquid spaying apparatus is formed by a molded plastic generally rectangular container having a forward surface contoured for contacting the back of a user in backpack fashion. A wheel and axle assembly secured to the forward lower portion of a container support panel in cooperation with a handle on the container permits movement of the apparatus in two wheel dolly fashion. An on board battery drives a motor/pump assembly for spraying liquid through a manually controlled wand.

Abstract: The present invention is for a backpack sprayer which has a reservoir tank fixedly attached to a support frame, the tank having a fill opening located at the top end and a pressure vessel located therein. The pressure vessel has a pump housing located therein which has a one way check valve leading into the pressure vessel, the pump housing also having a cylinder actuated by a hand crank for compressing the sprayed liquid into the pressure vessel. The pressure vessel expels the compressed liquid through a hand held wand operated by the user.

Abstract: An apparatus for delivering a fine spray mist for evaporatively or conductively cooling a localized area. The apparatus consists of a pressurizable container, a valve for activating the release of fluid from he container, a spray nozzle or a plurality of spray nozzles coupled to the valve, a pump for pressurizing the container, a belt for securing the device to a person, and a clip for attaching the mist nozzle in such a fashion that it directs the flow of mist in a hands free manner.

Abstract: In spraying equipment comprising a base, a tank mounted to the top of the base, and a manually operated pumping system transferring liquid from the tank to a compression chamber, the base, the seatings for the moving parts of the pumping system, and the ducts connecting the tank, pumping system and compression chamber are in a single block, and the pumping system comprises two identical piston pumps integral with the base, accommodated in respective recesses formed in the bottom of the tank at each side and operated in push-pull by a single hand lever hinged to the base; the compression chamber is insertable into the tank from above and secured to the base by its bottom end.

Abstract: A scent dispensing system for use by hunter's or the like when a flexible bottle of scent, with a small aperture at the bottle's bottom is placed in a special holster which attaches to the hunter's foot at the ankle whereby liquid scent is forced out a drop at a time as the hunter walks to his or her hunting post. Pressure created by the action of the foot hitting the ground coupled with the pressure created by the expansion of the leg muscle and movement of the hunter's ankle as the hunter walks forces the scent to drip out a drop or two at a time. The holster has a pouch for holding the bottle made of a flexible material which is attached by a strap of elastic material. The ends of the strap are attached around the leg of the hunter by a conventional fastener. A wedge of rigid material is positioned in the pouch behind the bottle to assure that the scent will hit the ground and not the hunter or his boots.

Abstract: A portable water reservoir to be worn by a firefighter to provide a supply of water for use in extinguishing fires, e.g.

Abstract: An amusement device adapted to be mounted to a bicycle or other velocipede designed to promote enjoyment and safty. The amusement device has a fluid reservoir, a pump driven by the velocipede wheel for removing fluid from the reservoir, a conduit for conveying water from the pump to an exit nozzle and a helmet adapted to be worn by the rider of the velocipede to which the nozzle can be attached.

Abstract: A novel portable flexible water tank and pump which can be carried on a firefighter's back and used for fighting forest fires. The water carrying backpack and water pump combination comprises: (a) a flexible hollow waterproof water container; (b) harness means attached to the water container suitable for securing the water container to the back of a human being; (c) means attached to the water container for filling the water container; (d) hand operated water pumping means; (e) means for connecting the hand operated water pumping means with the water container in order to permit water from the interior of the water container to be delivered to the hand operated water pump; and (f) perspiration ventilation means located on the side of the water container which rests against the back of the human being.

Abstract: A detachable shoe accessory for dispensing lure directly onto the ground for attracting animals or camouflaging one's own scent. It consists of a container from which deer lure or other scent camouflaging liquid is gradually dispensed onto an elongated, flexible, absorbent applicator, which is drug along the ground during walking activity, thereby leaving a scented trail along one's path.

Abstract: There is provided a piggyback type blower unit. The blower unit comprises a piggyback frame, a fan case incorporating a fan, a powder tank arranged on top of the fan case, a fuel tank arranged behind said fan case, and an engine fixed behind the fan case and on top of the fuel tank. The piggyback frame comprises hollow frame members and is connected to the suction side of the engine to form a suction path for sucking and supplying air for the engine through the suction path, or connected to the suction side of the fan to form a suction path for sucking and supplying air for the fan through the suction path. An air cleaner is inserted within the hollow piggyback frame on the suction path communicating with the suction side of the engine.

Abstract: Sprayer apparatus with a molded container having a back-support panel for abutting relation with the back of a user while being carried, the container having attached, at the lower end thereof, a stand formed of bent tubing for supporting the container in a vertical position on a surface. A pressure vessel is centrally disposed within the container, with the lower portion of the pressure vessel having a threaded coupling fitting opening communicating with inlet and outlet passages. A fitting is threadably received within this opening, the fitting having passages communicating with the container and pressure vessel. A support plate is configured for detachably slidably securing directly to the lower part of the stand for support of a motor operated pump and battery, with the battery disposed inwardly relative to the bend of the stand, and the motor-pump outwardly thereof. Flexible tubing interconnects the pump and fitting.

Abstract: A chemicals spreader to be carried on the back of an operator has a pack board which has a plurality of grooves provided on the front side thereof for exhausting air. The air is supplied by a fan which is to make a mixture of air and chemicals. The chemicals spreader also has a horizontal frame having a plurality of holes for exhausting air toward the back of the operator.

Abstract: An apparatus (unit A) for completely and uniformly mixing different colored paints from a reservoir (unit B) is constructed from upper and lower sections (9) and (11). Different colored paints from reservoir (unit B) are supplied through lines (15) to inlet passageways (29) and (29c), which are in fluid flow communication with flow control valves (23) and (23c) and with corresponding fluid channels (37) spiraling around a generally frustoconically shaped protrusion (27) extending upwardly from the lower housing section (11). Protrusion (27) snugly engages within a correspondingly shaped cavity (25) formed in upper housing section (9), with the inside surface of the cavity cooperating with channels (37) to form individual passageways that crisscross each other to thoroughly mix the different colored paints carried therein. The passageways terminate at the upper end portion of protrusion (27) to discharge the uniformly mixed-together paint out through an outlet tube (5).

Abstract: Co-operating formations (28 and 29) are provided within the chamber formed by a resiliently deformable air pump body (13) which has concertina sidewalls (23) so that the enclosure surrounded by the sidewalls (23) is substantially filled by the formations (28 and 29) when it is collapsed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a manually operated man-portable sprayer comprising a reciprocating pump the body of which extends through the upper wall of the reservoir, through which it can be caused to slide by a side-mounted actuating lever, said pump being disposed centrally in relation to the reservoir. Force is transmitted from the actuating lever to the pump body by a stirrup-shaped two-branch connecting-rod having its top hingedly connected to the pump body and coextensive therewith, and its two branches partially engaging into undercut reinforcing grooves formed in the reservoir wall on either side of and adjacent to the location of the pump body.