Abstract: Disclosed is a parabola type aqueduct, which allows water discharged from discharge pipes installed at the top surface of a washstand to fall down to a concave part of the washstand while forming a parabola. The parabola type aqueduct includes: a washstand having a concave part for gathering water to allow a user to use the water, and a drain formed at the bottom of the concave part; a plurality of discharge pipes having a plurality of outlets located at the top surface of the washstand, the discharge pipes allowing water spouting from the outlets to fall down to the concave part of the washstand while forming a parabola; and a plurality of solenoid valves mounted on the discharge pipes respectively for controlling the amount of water spouting through the outlets.

Abstract: A waterfall system includes a water reservoir; and a waterfall assembly adjacent the water reservoir. The waterfall assembly includes a frame with a plurality of metal structural members connected together to define a hollow interior. At least one discharge nozzle is carried by and directed away from the frame. A plurality of facia members are coupled to an exterior of the frame. The facia members cover the frame but do not cover the at least one discharge nozzle.

Abstract: A portable relaxation and therapy device or kit includes a liquid retention basin having a bottom wall and a perimeter wall upstanding from the bottom wall to define at least one liquid chamber therewithin. A waterfall is provided having a reflecting surface extending generally upwardly from the retention basin to a liquid dispersing waterfall ledge thereabove. The device or kit includes a pump disposed in the liquid chamber in communication with a tube for directing liquid in the retention basin upwardly to the waterfall ledge. The waterfall ledge causes liquid to cascade downwardly to the liquid chamber of the retention basin in front of the reflecting surface of the waterfall wall. The device also includes a cover for the retention basin disposed over the liquid chamber so as to overlie and substantially isolate from view liquid in at least a portion of the retention basin.

Abstract: A floating fountain that includes of a tubular, hollow base assembly that can be connected to a pressurized source of fluid, a primary nozzle member located centrally to the base assembly, and a plurality of secondary nozzle members located on the base assembly. Each nozzle member is connected to the base assembly such that pressurized fluid may be communicated from the base assembly to the primary nozzle member and the secondary nozzle members in a manner that allows the pressurized fluid to be organized into separate streams of fluid, which extend from each respective nozzle member. A float body is affixed to a bottom side of the base assembly to provide buoyancy to the floating fountain device. Additionally, an infinitely variable valve is included between the pressurized source of fluid and the base assembly so that the pressure at which the pressurized fluid enters the base assembly and is provided to each nozzle member may be variably controlled.

Abstract: A device for the ornamental display of the interaction of fire and water allowing the spray of a water fountain to be combined with flame from a gas burner is described. The device includes one or more gas burners configured amongst one or more water dispersion assemblies. The water streams from the nozzles of the water dispersion assemblies of the fountain can be directed toward, through, and over the flames originating from the gas burners. The flames originating burners are protected from being extinguished by a water shield. The water shield is positioned in such a manner to influence the characteristics of the flame produced by the burner while still protecting the flames' integrity. The water and fire aspect of the device can operate independently providing a fire source with a reflecting pool or a water fountain absent the flames.

Abstract: A vehicle windshield spraying and lighting assembly (10) that includes a nozzle and light housing (12) that is designed to be attached to a vehicle's (80) hood cowling or hood (82). The housing (12) houses a rear facing adjustable spray nozzle (24) and a forward facing LED (30) and strobe light (34). The LED and strobe light are operated by an electronic control circuit (50) that is enclosed within an electronic enclosure (52) designed to be attached to an accessible structure on the vehicle (80). The circuit (50) includes a single-pole, five-position switch (51) that allows the LED (30) and strobe light (34) to be operated as follows: first position: LED and strobe light off, second position: LED on, strobe light off, third position: LED on, strobe light flashing, fourth position: LED off, strobe light flashing, fifth position: LED off, strobe light on.

Abstract: An apparatus for producing fog, said apparatus having ultrasonic circuitry for producing ultrasonic energy for vaporizing a liquid, comprising a receptacle having a recess in the bottom thereof and a surface located at an upper part of said recess for containing said liquid, said recess defining a space devoid of said liquid, wherein said ultrasonic circuitry is located on a bottom of said surface in said recess and positioned such that said ultrasonic energy produced by said ultrasonic circuitry is transferred to said liquid.

Abstract: A modular fountain includes a base, a bowl and a top or statue supported on the bowl by a pump housing in the bowl. Twist and lock bayonet type connectors are provided for connecting the base to the bowl and the top, if used, to the bowl at the pumping housing. A through passage between the pump housing, the bowl and the base is formed for training a pump power cord therethrough, for example.

Abstract: A children's water toy that has a base unit for directing flow of a fluid in a substantially vertical direction and a spraying unit configured to receive fluid from the base member and rebound the fluid to direct it out of the bottom of the spraying unit so that the spraying unit is maintained aloft by the fluid pressure.

Abstract: A fountain having a substantially-rectangular fountain body having a dividing floor disposed horizontally therein, dividing the fountain body into a lower chamber open on its bottom end and an upper chamber open on its top end. A conduit, passing through the dividing floor, connects the lower chamber to the upper chamber. A light source is disposed in the lower chamber. A pump, disposed within the upper chamber, pumps water up to a water spout disposed above it, which is returned to the pump by the force of gravity.

Abstract: A recirculating water fountain configured for table/desk top use comprises a water reservoir, a plenum mounted above the reservoir and configured to accumulate a substantially still pool of water, and a pump operable to pump water upwardly from the reservoir to form the water pool in the plenum. The recirculating water fountain includes a visually open flow pathway sloping downward from beneath the plenum to receive water from a plenum overflow for return to the reservoir, and a controller for alternately defining a pump-on mode and a pump-off mode. The pump controller functions to define the pump-off mode in response to the water level in the reservoir falling below a first height mark and to prevent resumption of the pump-on mode until the water level in the reservoir exceeds a second height mark.

Abstract: Decoration including a container defining a water-receiving receptacle and having an opening and a concealed misting device arranged in the receptacle for generating mist upon contact with water such that when water is present in the receptacle in contact with the misting device, mist is created and exits the container through the opening. The container can be in the form of a pumpkin, a mushroom, a witch with a cauldron, a fountain. and a tombstone. By providing a misting device in connection with structure which provides a frightful impression, a more frightening impression is created.

Abstract: A fountain aerator for propelling and aerating water includes a float having a flow tube extending therethrough for suspending the aerator in a body of water. A motor base assembly contains a motor provided with a rotatable output shaft. An open ended housing is spaced from the float and connected between the flow tube and the motor base assembly. A wear ring is secured within the housing and defines a central opening therein. A covered impeller is retained in the housing in spaced relationship with the float and is coupled to the motor output shaft for rotation therewith. The impeller has a series of radially extending blades which define a series of outlet passages in communication with the inlet. A flow straightener is spaced from the float and fixed to the housing in overlying, surrounding relationship with the impeller.

Abstract: An odor-reducing water display system includes a reservoir, a pump for removing water from the reservoir, a conduit in fluid communication with the pump for returning the removed water to the reservoir, and a germicidal light source positioned for directing radiant energy toward the water to thereby reduce microbes and their accompanying odor that may be present in the water.

Abstract: The self-contained miniature laminar ornamental fountain shown in FIG. 1 comprises an enclosure and water reservoir, 5, a pump, 1 a flow control means, 3, pipe or tubing means, 2 to conduct water from the pump 1, to a laminar nozzle, 4. Water in the reservoir, 5, enters the pump, 1, where it is pressurized, thence through the adjustable valve or flow control means, 3 through the tubing, 2. to the laminar nozzle, 4. The laminar stream, 6, emanating ftom the laminar nozzle, 4, forms a graceful arch and then falls back into the reservoir, 5, to repeat the cycle. In another embodiment of the invention the fountain includes one or more additional laminar or non-laminar nozzles. In another embodiment the fountain above in which the laminar nozzle(s) contain internal lighting means for producing lighted laminar streams. In another embodiment in the fountain, the laminar stream(s) are interrupted to form jets of water which appear to leap ftom place to place.

Abstract: A housing defines a sealed interior cavity to provide buoyancy for floating the housing in water. A rechargeable battery maintains the vertical alignment of the buoyant housing. The buoyant housing supports a plurality of upwardly directed lights and fountain nozzles together with a plurality of manually accountable switches. An internal pump mechanism draws water into the buoyant housing and forces it upwardly through the fountain nozzles to produce vertically directed fountain sprays. The fountain sprays may be illuminated by the light assemblies. A remote control receiver and control circuit within the buoyant housing receives operative control signals from a handheld remote control unit. A remotely controlled rotation valve is operatively coupled to the pump output and provides a laterally directed water spray component tending to rotate the entire fountain unit. A tether and anchor fix the unit position within a swimming pool. An ultra sound mechanism automatically spaces the unit from the pool edges.

Abstract: A vertical water wall assembly (100) for generating dynamically changing water patterns in a contained channel (114) behind a viewing surface. The water wall assembly includes a translucent front sheet (110) directed toward a viewing space with a rear side containing a multiplicity of concave depressions (111), and a rear sheet (140) disposed behind and in proximity to the front sheet that in part acts as a contrasting background. The edges of these sheets are sealed (120, 122) and water is made to flow in the space defined between the two sheets, entering at the top of the sheets (135) and exiting at the bottom of the sheets (150). The flow of water into the water wall at the water inlet (125) is time varying and is preferably computer-controlled (190). In operation water flowing in the contained channel (114) of the water wall takes dynamic, chaotic pathways through the multiplicity of concave depressions (111).

Abstract: A water fountain support container for creating a water feature, comprising a base (5) having a bottom wall (9) and upstanding side walls (8) which together define a liquid reservoir (10), and, a lid (6) which locates on and is supported by the base. The base is preferably circular in overall configuration and has at least two, but preferably three, inwardly-directed portions (11) which project inwardly with respect to the side wall. There is at least one aperture (16) through the lid (6). In use, liquid contained within the reservoir is circulated by a pump also located therein, the liquid being pumped through a pipe passing out through the aperture (16) and subsequently falling under gravity back onto the lid (6) and so into the reservoir (10), after passing through the aperture (16) in the lid. The inwardly-directed portions (11) support the lid (6) and allow decorative or structural elements of a significant weight to be easily and safely supported on the lid.

Abstract: A swimming pool fountain including a bracket that is easily connected to the water supply of the swimming pool and is secured in a stable position relative to the wall of the pool has been provided. Means are provided for changing the vertical elevation of the fountainhead to the desired level relative to the water level of the pool. Also, the arrangement is such that it minimizes the problem of injury to swimmers and pool circulation plumbing by providing for separation upon a load being imposed on the structure. The same connection facilitates removal of the fountain structure from the pool if it should be desired and use can easily be made to the fountainhead to change the artistic aspects of the fountain.

Abstract: A nozzle unit of a liquid spray apparatus is constituted by a conduit tube having an outer portion spreading and curvature shape upper inner wall, a disc shape flat plate cover arranged on an upper portion of the conduit, and a coupling. Between the flat plate cover and the conduit tube a spray port of the nozzle unit is formed. From the spray port of the liquid spray apparatus, a thin film liquid (a thin film spray body) is sprayed. To this thin film liquid a swirl component (a squint direction component) is given and run down, to the thin film liquid a liquid pressure fluctuation generates, the pulsation movement is given to the thin film liquid. In a case where a nozzle unit has a ring shape spray port a melon shape spherical thin film spray body is formed and in a case where a nozzle unit has a linear shape spray port a circular shape thin film spray body is formed.

Abstract: A system for waterfall construction and assembly designed for and intended for use by a user comprising of a kit of pre-designed, engineered and manufactured parts wherein each constituent part, when assembled by a user, constitutes a complete waterfall assembly. Primary components of the waterfall system include a remote reservoir, remote pump located in or adjacent to a remote located reservoir, an interim basin, an upper distribution basin, and a user furnished and selected waterfall facing material. Water is circulated distributed and regulated within the upper distribution basin and interrupted in the interim basin to enhance sound prior to it returning to a remote located reservoir to be re-circulated.

Abstract: A decorative fountain includes a hollow body having a recessed area provided with a nappe zone and a shower zone, and a reservoir defined in a bottom portion of the hollow body for receiving therein water. A water pump assembly is received in the reservoir for pumping water in the reservoir to the inlet of the control valve to selectively sprinkle water out of the primary outlet, the secondary outlet or the third outlet. A cover is mounted on top of the hollow body to cover the recessed area and has a controlling knob rotatably mounted inside the cover. Therefore, rotation of the controlling knob is able to control activation of the primary outlet, the secondary outlet and the third outlet to sprinkle water from the reservoir to either the nappe zone or the shower zone.

Abstract: A modular water fountain includes a support structure having an upwardly open concave water basin supported thereby. A center collector within the basin is further supported at the approximate center of the basin and receives a remotely controlled fountain unit. The fountain unit is capable of producing upwardly directed water spray displays as well as light and sound enhancement. A quantity of water is deposited within the basin and the center collector to provide water which is cycled through the fountain spray. In an alternate embodiment, the support apparatus for the basin is foldable between an open operating configuration and a closed non-operating transport or storage configuration.

Abstract: The present invention provides an umbrella fan which includes a pole, an upper hub, main umbrella support members, a lower hub, lower umbrella support arms and a main umbrella fabric cover attached to the main umbrella support members. At least one misting element is attached to the main umbrella support members to direct a misting spray downwardly to an area under the fabric cover of the umbrella.

Abstract: This invention discloses an ornamental fountain wherein a fountain nozzle is made to discharge a pressurized stream of liquid, and a shutter prevents or allows the stream to exit.

Abstract: An underground watering system including a reservoir having a water inlet and a water outlet, a float control connected to the water inlet for maintaining a water level in the reservoir, a fertilizer container supported on the reservoir having an opening therein communicating with reservoir by which fertilizer may be added to water within the reservoir, and at least one water soaking hose connected to the reservoir water outlet.

Abstract: An aquatic motion display toy is constructed to include a hollow holder base, a water pump, a bottom panel, an upper panel, a transparent face panel, and a splasher. The bottom panel, the upper panel, and the face panel are press-fitted into one another, defining a plurality of concentrically disposed annular water accumulation chambers such that water is accumulated in the water accumulation chambers and then forced out of corresponding jet nozzles at the face panel during running of the water pump. LEDs are provided in the upper panel and controlled to emit light toward fallen water during running of the water pump.

Abstract: A colored light water sprinkler head comprises an enclosure having a cylindrical body adapted at a lower end thereof, for engaging a water supply pipe. The cylindrical body encloses light projecting devices interconnected in an electrical circuit for switching a light display on and off. A water dispensing tube is engaged for linear motion within the enclosure and is adapted for moving between an upwardly extended position under the force of water pressure delivered through the water supply pipe, and a downwardly retracted position under the force of a retraction spring when the water pressure force is absent. The light projecting devices are positioned for directing light toward the dispensing tube when in the extended position.

Abstract: A fountain includes a container having a top with an opening therein, a bottom, and an interior for holding a liquid, such as water. An elongated, hollow support member is positioned within the interior and extending from the opening in the top. This support member has a first end mounted at or near the bottom of the container, a second end terminating a predetermined distance above the opening in the top, and an exterior surface over which liquid flows. A pump positioned within the interior and operably connected to the first end of the support member pumps liquid in the interior into and through the hollow support member to flow out its second end and then along the exterior surface of the support member to return to the interior of the container. A faucet is attached to the second end of the support member in a manner which allows the liquid to flow from the second end.

Abstract: The self-contained miniature laminar ornamental fountain shown in FIG. 1 comprises an enclosure and water reservoir, 5, a pump, 1, flow control means, 3, pipe or tubing means 5 to conduct water from the pump, 2, to a laminar nozzle, 6. Water in the reservoir, 1, enters the pump, 2, where it is pressurized, thence through the adjustable valve or flow control means, 4, through the tubing, 5, to the laminar nozzle, 6. The laminar stream, 7, emanating from the laminar nozzle, 6, forms a graceful arch and then falls back into the reservoir, 1, to repeat the cycle. In another embodiment of the invention the fountain includes one or more additional laminar or non-laminar nozzles nozzles. In another embodiment the fountain above in which the laminar nozzle(s) contain internal lighting means for producing lighted laminar streams. In another embodiment in the fountain, the laminar stream(s) are interrupted to form jets of water which appear to leap from place to place.

Abstract: A bird bath includes a bird bath basin adapted to hold water, a water reservoir adapted to hold water, and an electrically operated pump adapted to pump water from the reservoir to the basin. The pump has an inlet in fluid communication with the reservoir and an outlet in fluid communication with a flow opening positioned in the lowest part of the base. When the pump is operating it pumps water from the reservoir, through the flow opening, and into the basin. When the pump is not operating, water in the basin drains under gravity flow through the flow opening, through the pump and into the reservoir. As a result, the basin may be automatically filled and drained at selected times during the day. A mechanism, such as a timer or photocell, may be provided for controlling operation of the pump. The bird bath may include a heater for heating the water in the reservoir. The basin can be mounted on a base, or alternatively it can be mounted on a structure such as a deck, fence, post or building.

Abstract: A device for the ornamental display of the interaction of fire and water allowing the spray of a water fountain to be combined with flame from a gas burner is described. The device includes one or more gas burners configured amongst one or more water dispersion assemblies. The water streams from the nozzles of the water dispersion assemblies of the fountain can be directed toward, through, and over the flames originating from the gas burners. The flames originating burners are protected from being extinguished by a water shield. The water shield is positioned in such a manner to influence the characteristics of the flame produced by the burner while still protecting the flames' integrity. The water and fire aspect of the device can operate independently providing a fire source with a reflecting pool or a water fountain absent the flames.

Abstract: A portable liquid recirculating display device including a housing with a cavity to contain a liquid, a pump to impel the liquid, and at least one laminar stream generator located within the cavity and fluidly connected to the pump.

Abstract: The present invention provides a device where the liquid film changes into many kinds of shapes and furthermore these shapes can change according to the changes of outside factors including the sound and light etc.

Abstract: A portable relaxation and therapy device or kit includes a liquid retention basin having a bottom wall and a perimeter wall upstanding from the bottom wall to define at least one liquid chamber therewithin. A waterfall is provided having a reflecting surface extending generally upwardly from the retention basin to a liquid dispersing waterfall ledge thereabove. The device or kit includes a pump disposed in the liquid chamber in communication with a tube for directing liquid in the retention basin upwardly to the waterfall ledge. The waterfall ledge causes liquid to cascade downwardly to the liquid chamber of the retention basin in front of the reflecting surface of the waterfall wall. The device also includes a cover for the retention basin disposed over the liquid chamber so as to overlie and substantially isolate from view liquid in at least a portion of the retention basin.

Abstract: An aquavision fountains pot is constructed to include a pot body, a nozzle holder fastened to the pot body at the top, the nozzle holder defining a bottom water chamber and a light chamber and sealed with a bottom sealing plate carrying a set of LEDS, a water pump adapted to pump water from the pot body to the water chamber and to further force water out of jet nozzles of the nozzle holder when the LEDs turned on to emit light, a meshed dashboard fastened to the nozzle holder and adapted to guide falling water to the inside of the pot body.

Abstract: A spinning fountain display comprising a rotatable object 10 and means 13 for rotating the object 10 in either direction about an axis of rotation 18. A plurality of nozzles 54, 55 open at the periphery of the object 10 and are provided by a plurality of feeder passages 50 which form single entry nozzles 54 and/or feeder passages 61, 62 which form dual entry nozzles 55 or multi-entry nozzles.

Abstract: An apparatus for generating a combustible gas flame above a surface of a liquid. The apparatus may include a manifold including a manifold space that is completely or partially positioned within the liquid and a combustible gas source. Combustible gas from the gas source may be delivered to the manifold space and delivered into the liquid or a space above the liquid. The combustible gas may then be ignited to create a combustible gas flame. The combustible gas may also be mixed with air or liquid prior to delivery to the manifold space. In addition, a pump may be included to pump a supply of liquid out a liquid outlet to create a desired effect. Alternatively, the apparatus may be disposed on a float on the surface of the liquid.

Abstract: This invention discloses an ornamental fountain wherein a fountain nozzle is made to discharge a pressurized stream of liquid, and a shutter prevents or allows the stream to exit.

Abstract: A spa with a pop-up waterfall apparatus constructed according to the invention includes a container for a reservoir of water and a water-sheeting manifold assembly mounted on the container The water-sheeting manifold assembly includes a water-sheeting manifold that is adapted for movement between a lowered first position and an elevated second position. A waterfall apparatus constructed according to one aspect of the invention includes a housing defining an upwardly opening chamber that extends from a bottom portion of the housing to a top portion of the housing, and it also includes a water-sheeting manifold that fits at least partially within the upwardly opening chamber. The housing includes a water inlet in fluid communication with the upwardly opening chamber that functions as means for coupling water from a separate source of pressurized water to the upwardly opening chamber.

Abstract: An evaporative cooling unit that sprays a water mist into the air to cool the air by evaporation of the water mist is disguised as to its function and purpose by including the misting nozzles and water supply conduits in a decorative structure, such as an artificial flower arrangement or plant. The misting unit of the invention includes a base and a decorative structure extending from the base. A water conduit extends through the base from a base end with a fitting for attachment to a source of pressurized water such as a garden hose, into the decorative structure where it ends in at least one decorative structure end with a misting nozzle thereon. The base may take the form of a flower pot with the decorative structure taking the form of flowers or a plant extending from the flower pot.

Abstract: A wind-driven decorative feature mounted inside the rotating head of an upright, standpipe-type sprinkler. The wind-driven device is mounted inside the sprinkler head for rotation independent of the rotation of the spray tubing portion of the sprinkler head, and is generally located in the region bounded by the rotation of the sprinkler head itself and the spray pattern emitted by the sprinkler head.

Abstract: A floating fountain that includes of a tubular, hollow base assembly that can be connected to a pressurized source of fluid, a primary nozzle member located centrally to the base assembly, and a plurality of secondary nozzle members located on the base assembly. Each nozzle member is connected to the base assembly such that pressurized fluid may be communicated from the base assembly to the primary nozzle member and the secondary nozzle members in a manner that allows the pressurized fluid to be organized into separate streams of fluid, which extend from each respective nozzle member. A float body is affixed to a bottom side of the base assembly to provide buoyancy to the floating fountain device. Additionally, an infinitely variable valve is included between the pressurized source of fluid and the base assembly so that the pressure at which the pressurized fluid enters the base assembly and is provided to each nozzle member may be variably controlled.

Abstract: A water sheeting manifold includes an enclosure having a hollow interior with a plurality of water-spreading chambers and a plurality of chamber-connecting passageways. The enclosure includes a water inlet that conveys a flow of water into the hollow interior and a water outlet that conveys the flow of water out of the hollow interior in the form of a sheet of water. The enclosure includes opposite first and second ends and first and second sides extending between the first and second ends. The first and second sides including a plurality of sections cooperating with the first and second ends to define the water-spreading chambers and chamber-connecting passageways without other chamber-defining structure and passageway-defining structure within the interior of the enclosure. The first and second sides of the enclosure may be extruded or welded together as separate components after being bent into the desired shape.

Abstract: The self-contained miniature laminar ornamental fountain shown in FIG. 1 comprises an enclosure and water reservoir, 5, a pump, 1 a flow control means, 3, pipe or tubing means 2 to conduct water from the pump, 1, to a laminar nozzle, 4. Water in the reservoir, 5, enters the pump, 1, where it is pressurized, thence through the adjustable valve or flow control means, 3 through the tubing, 2 to the laminar nozzle, 4. The laminar stream, 6, emanating from the laminar nozzle, 4, forms a graceful arch and then falls back into the reservoir, 5, to repeat the cycle. In another embodiment of the invention the fountain includes one or more additional laminar or non-laminar nozzles. In another embodiment the fountain above in which the laminar nozzle(s) contain internal lighting means for producing lighted laminar streams. In another embodiment in the fountain, the laminar stream(s) are interrupted to form jets of water which appear to leap from place to place.

Abstract: A floating fountain includes a platform having a floating member received inside, an ornamental object securely mounted on the platform and having a channel defined inside, a tube securely connected to a bottom portion of the ornamental object and communicating with the channel, a hose further connected to and communicating with the tube, and a weighting member firmly mounted around the tube to stabilize the platform. By such an arrangement, the water flows through the hose, the tube, the channel and spills over on top of the ornamental object to form waterfalls. Moreover, the floating fountain is able to float freely to provide a unique ornamental effect.

Abstract: This invention discloses an ornamental fountain wherein a fountain nozzle is made to discharge a pressurized stream of liquid, and a shutter prevents or allows the stream to exit.

Abstract: A device for creating a water feature, comprising a base (5) having a bottom wall (9) and upstanding side walls (8) which together define a liquid reservoir (10), said base being preferably circular in overall configuration and having at least two, but preferably three, inwardly-directed portions (11) which project inwardly with respect to the side walls; and, a lid (6) which locates on and is supported by the base. There is at least one aperture (16) through the lid (6). In use, liquid contained within the reservoir is circulated by a pump also located therein, the liquid being pumped through a pipe passing out through the aperture (16) and subsequently falling under gravity back onto the lid (6) and so into the reservoir (10), after passing through the aperture (16) in the lid. The inwardly-directed portions (11) support the lid (6) and allow decorative or structural elements of a significant weight to be easily and safely supported on said lid.

Abstract: An underground watering system including a reservoir having a water inlet and a water outlet, a float control connected to the water inlet for maintaining a water level in the reservoir, a fertilizer container supported on the reservoir having an opening therein communicating with reservoir by which fertilizer may be added to water within the reservoir, and at least one water soaking hose connected to the reservoir water outlet.

Abstract: Amusement devices including a water cannon are described, that include a reservoir member and a channel member disposed therein. A water cannon may also include a partition, or plunger member that partitions the interior of the reservoir and slides along the channel member. A water cannon includes an inlet to fill the reservoir with fluid. When full, a gas inlet, connected to a control mechanism and controlled by an operator releases a burst of gas such as air into the reservoir, thus driving the plunger member down the channel member through the interior of the reservoir and forcing a spurt or projectile of water out of the channel. A musical water fountain system may include a water cannon. The musical water fountain system may include a sound system for playing music, a water cannon system for producing projectiles of water and a lighting system for producing visual effects.