Pole, Stand Or Extension Carried Head Patents (Class 239/280)
  • Patent number: 10858812
    Abstract: The present invention provides a pullout faucet with a mounting system that is easier to manufacture and assemble. The pullout faucet includes a cage and a mounting retainer. The mounting retainer is separately formed from the cage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2020
    Assignee: FB Global Plumbing Group LLC
    Inventor: Michael Joseph Johnson
  • Patent number: 9877439
    Abstract: This invention provides a method for irrigating an area by providing a fluid conduit coiled on a spool. The conduit includes a plurality of sprinkler ports disposed spaced apart along a length axis of the conduit. Each sprinkler port has an affixed connection structure operable to removably connect, removably quick-connect, or quick-deploy a riser, and a portion of that connection structure is disposed inside the hydraulic cross-section of the conduit. The method includes uncoiling a length of the conduit to dispose that uncoiled length of conduit as a line across the area to be irrigated. The uncoiled conduit may then be used to irrigate the area as desired. When finished, the length of conduit may be removed from the irrigation area by again coiling it onto a spool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Inventor: John A. McHugh
  • Patent number: 9522408
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an edger adapted to be used with a spray wand to clean an edge of a hard surface in contact with a lawn. The edger includes a single piece plate that extends vertically from the hard surface. The single piece plate having a short side forming a first angle with a large side, a first hole formed at the larger side, a wheel secured to the plate, a second hole formed on the short side, and a coupler. The spray wand is adapted to be connected to the second end of the coupler. In a working position, the single piece plate engages the vertical side of the edge and slides through a channel formed between the lawn and the vertical side of the edge as the wheel rolls on top of the hard surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2016
    Inventors: Robert S Hogan, Brian Christopher
  • Patent number: 9428914
    Abstract: A gutter cleaning assembly for PURPOSE includes a first pipe coupled to a fluid source. The first pipe is structured to have an inverted J-shape such that the first pipe positionable within a gutter. A valve is coupled to the first pipe. The valve selectively allows or restricts a flow of the fluid through the first pipe. A second pipe is coupled to the first pipe. The second pipe is structured to have an L-shape such that the second pipe directs the flow of the fluid into the gutter. A plurality of spray heads is each selectively coupled to the second pipe. The spray heads increase a pressure of the flow of the fluid into the gutter so the fluid clears the gutter of debris.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Inventor: David Partis, Jr.
  • Patent number: 9221668
    Abstract: A container fill pipe preferably includes a hose end boss, a base tube, a tubular transition and a hook tube. The hose end boss extends from one end of the base tube and the tubular transition extends from the other end of the base tube. The hook tube extends from a distal end of the tubular transition. A thread counter bore is formed in the hose end boss. A through hole is formed through an end of the thread counter bore. A female garden hose thread is formed in the thread counter bore. The female garden hose thread is sized to threadably engage a male hose end of a garden hose. The tubular transition includes an inner entrance perimeter, which is greater than an inner exit perimeter. The hook tube includes an inner perimeter, which is substantially the same as the inner exit perimeter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2015
    Inventors: Lance A. Reyniers, Janet Buturla
  • Publication number: 20140346249
    Abstract: A sprinkler apparatus includes a sprinkler and a frame for supporting the sprinkler. The frame includes two lateral members and first and second cross members. Each of the first and second cross members includes two lateral edges each connected to a corresponding one of the lateral members. The lateral members and the first and second cross members are made of metal by punching.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2013
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Inventor: Pai-Chou Hsieh
  • Patent number: 8833479
    Abstract: A plurality of upstanding bracket assemblies, pipe assemblies, and fasteners are assembled into a plurality of modular fire suppression stations for use in the fire suppression system for a conveyor in an underground mine. Each station includes an upstanding bracket assembly, a fastener, a pipe assembly, and at least one sprinkler head. The fastener attaches the bracket assembly to the conveyor. The pipe assembly is supported by the bracket assembly. The pipe assembly receives water under pressure and directs the water to the sprinkler head. The sprinkler head directs the water onto the conveyor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: Pillar Innovations, LLC
    Inventors: Barry Wayne Maust, Michael Scott Bishoff
  • Patent number: 8827189
    Abstract: The invention provides an actuator apparatus which may be used to adjust flow of fluid or air in conjunction with a rack and pinion system. The device is able to rotate both vertically and horizontally via a mechanism that transforms axial movement into rotary movement. The device is useful in a range of circumstances where required specific and controllable rotary motion is required.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: Southrim Limited
    Inventor: Ekapote Vanagosoom
  • Patent number: 8757514
    Abstract: The apparatus and its method of use is directed to a spraying system which has a strut rotationally joined at an upper end of an elongated pole. A sprayer is removably engaged with the strut. An electrical actuator is also engaged with the strut and is positioned for operating the sprayer. An electrical circuit includes components for controlling the sprayer, for video recording a spray target, for viewing the recording on a monitor. The strut is adapted by an offset to place the operating line of the actuator's trigger coincident with the sprayer's operator. The pole may be adjusted as to length for higher and lower targets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Inventors: Rick Perello, Harold Long
  • Patent number: 8727245
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an attachment for a pressure washer wand comprising: a plate having a front end, a rear end, top end, and a bottom end; a first wheel connected to the front end of the plate; a second wheel connected to the rear end of the plate; an angle bracket connected to the plate; a clamp connected to the angle bracket; and optionally a spray wand connected to the clamp. The design of the spray wand attachment of the present invention allows for cleaning a narrow area (only a few inches wide) from the edge of the hard surface. The edger of the present invention is not designed to clean the entire areas of the hard surface because the plate needs to be in contact with the edges of the hard surface, which prevents the device from moving away from the edges.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Inventor: Robert S Hogan
  • Patent number: 8714466
    Abstract: A high pressure monitor includes an outlet body with a transverse passage, which extends through the body to form two inlets of the outlet body, and a second passage, which is in communication with the transverse passage and extends through the outlet body to form an outlet. The monitor further includes first and second bodies, with the outlet body mounted between the first and second bodies. Each of the first and second bodies has a transverse passage, which are in fluid communication with the inlets of the outlet body. A first swivel joint is provided between the outlet body and the first body. A second swivel joint is provided between the outlet body and the second body. Further, each of the swivel joints comprises a pressure balanced hydraulic fitting with seals and bearings, wherein the seals and bearings are oriented to reduce the axial pressure on the bearings from fluid flowing through the monitor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Elkhart Brass Manufacturing Company, Inc.
    Inventors: James M. Trapp, Raymond A. Boissonneault
  • Patent number: 8646734
    Abstract: A sprinkler irrigation stand for use with an irrigation pipe has a base placed below the pipe for being stabilized by the pipe. The pipe freely rests upon the base so that it may be lifted freely off the base or may inflate freely upwards in the case the pipe is a collapsible pipe. A riser of the stand for supporting a sprinkler may be attached to the pipe and slide up in relation to the stand when attached to a collapsible pipe that is inflated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2014
    Assignee: Netafim, Ltd.
    Inventors: Nitzan Vered Shaol, Erez Govrin, Yair Shomer
  • Patent number: 8590808
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for sprinkler mounting, the apparatus comprises a housing and a coupler, for coupling the sprinkler to the housing. The housing defines an interior chamber, a lower opening, and a receiver. The housing comprises a first sidewall, a second sidewall, a front wall, a back wall and a roof. The chamber can receive a first support end via the lower opening to mount the housing relative to a support. The housing thus mounted can be secured to the support via a fastener. Alternatively, the fastener can mount and secure the housing relative to the support with the housing's exterior contacting the support. The receiver, for receiving the fastener, comprises one or more of: an upwardly facing aperture in the roof; a front notch in the front wall; a back notch in the back wall; first aperture in the first sidewall; and second aperture in the second sidewall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Inventor: Albert S. Roach
  • Publication number: 20130186980
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus provide for installation of a water spraying system into an existing shower enclosure, including: a flexible source tube operating to couple to the water feed; a first array for placement proximate to the first wall, and a second array for placement proximate to the third wall, opposite to the first array, each of the first and second arrays having at least two laterally extending, and vertically spaced apart, spray tubes, each spray tube having a series of apertures extending through a wall of the given tube and permitting water to exit the tube and spray into the shower enclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2013
    Publication date: July 25, 2013
    Inventors: Larry M. Lea, Larry L. Lea
  • Patent number: 8453948
    Abstract: An adjustable inverted-sprinkler system for irrigation. The system includes a sprinkler support base fashioned to accept and retain plurality of sprinklers in a generally inverted orientation. The sprinkler support base is supported by a frame having adjustable vertical, horizontal and slanted support members to allow precise direct, efficient and uniform watering from above. The frame is coupled to a base which allows it to be securely grounded during use and quickly moved as needed by the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Inventor: Karim Altaii
  • Patent number: 8387897
    Abstract: A vaporization water distribution assembly in particular for the feeding of gas turbines consisting of at least one feeding collector with nozzle-holder ramps (15) equipped with a series of nozzles (14), in which there are tighteners (18,24) both for the assembly and blockage of the nozzle-holder ramps (15) with respect to at least one collector and also of the nozzles (14) to the nozzle-holder ramps (15), both blockages being effected with the interposition of washers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Assignee: Edoardo Lossa S.p.A.
    Inventors: Leopoldo Bevilacqua, Roberto Gasparetto, Aldo Di Rienzo
  • Patent number: 8382012
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a device for removably coupling a disposable nozzle tip for a bidet. The device includes a nozzle, a nozzle tip, a guide cover, and a removable coupling unit. The nozzle has a nozzle body through which a washing-water guide hole passes, and a coupling hole. The nozzle tip has a coupling protrusion removably inserted into the coupling hole, and a jet hole to spray washing water. The guide cover is secured to a bottom of the nozzle tip in such a way as to be positioned under the jet hole, and guides the washing water to the jet hole. The removable coupling unit includes external threads formed in an outer circumference of the coupling protrusion, and internal threads formed in an inner circumference of the coupling hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Assignee: SAMHONG TECH Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jong Chul Park, Nam Choul Baek, Woun Sik Oh
  • Patent number: 8376248
    Abstract: The disclosure provides faucets, faucet assemblies and methods for delivering liquid through a faucet. The faucet includes a faucet body having a first open end configured for connection with a faucet base, a second open end for receiving a faucet handle, and a faucet body portion having an opening therein. The faucet body has an inner wall defining a passage extending therethrough. The faucet also includes a faucet handle and a spray handle having a first end section and a sprayer end section. The first end section is configured to be detachably connected to the faucet body portion, and the spray handle has an inner wall and a passage extending therethrough which is in open communication with the passage through the faucet body. The faucet also has a hose connection that can receive a hose for delivering liquid to the spray handle. The hose connection may be in the sprayer end section of the spray handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignee: AS IP Holdco, L.L.C.
    Inventors: David J. Meisner, Walter Pitsch, Jianglin Yan
  • Publication number: 20130037624
    Abstract: A garden watering device is configured for use in handheld and ground-based operation. The garden watering device includes a device body having a water inlet and a handle. The garden watering device also includes at least one water distribution member adapted to spray in multiple patterns. In one example, the at least one water distribution member includes an elongate tube with a series of discharge outlets and a multi-pattern head with at least one flow outlet. The garden watering device also includes a flow route selector that routes water to either the elongate tube or the multi-pattern head.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2012
    Publication date: February 14, 2013
    Inventors: John Helmsderfer, Nathan Maggard, Andrew Ahr, Nicholas Jeffers, Yani Deros, Craig Ovans
  • Patent number: 8313049
    Abstract: A shower faucet includes a housing having a press bar axially connected; a tube member installed in the housing and including a seat having a second room to distributing water and a displace room; a distributing valve core pushed to move between a higher and a lower positions of the second room to generate a first and a second waterings; a button element biased against by the press bar to actuate a rotary positioning member to engage with the distributing valve core to generate the second watering, wherein the positioning member is retained on ratchet members of the displace so that the second watering is kept without pressing the press bar continuously, a resilient element used to push the distributing valve core so that the positioning member is rotated and pushed to disengage from the ratchet members, such that watering levels are switched by pressing the press bar easily.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2012
    Assignee: Globe Union Industrial Corp.
    Inventor: Feng Xu
  • Patent number: 8308082
    Abstract: A fog or mist generating nozzle assembly produces a swirling fog pattern having a forward thrust component that permits an operator, stationed safely at a remote location relative to a fire source, to exercise directional control and positioning of a relatively large mist cloud on or about the fire source. The discharge nozzle includes a cylindrical bearing member and a cylindrical rotor member with multiple water discharge orifices that extend at a forward projection angle ? relative to the nozzle axis. A pair of fog producing nozzles are configured with counter-rotating rotors, producing counter-rotating clouds that merge along a common vortex. This generates a composite mist cloud having a magnified forward thrust component, enabling remote directional control of the mist cloud.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Inventor: Eugene W. Ivy
  • Patent number: 8286892
    Abstract: A hose holder assembly comprising a hose holder member being attached to an elongated hose holder support member. The hose holder member includes a tubular body having a passage therethrough for receiving a garden hose. The length of the body is sufficient to maintain the garden hose in a fixed position when subjected to forces resulting from a discharging flow of water. A body coupler section is provided for assembling the body to the support member. The coupler can be a male or female form factor. A utility hook can be included as a feature of the hose holder member for temporarily holding tools or other items. The body can be segmented into a fixed portion, which is attached to the support member and a removable portion, which removably engages with the fixed portion. A sizing sleeve can be offered to reduce a passage diameter for receiving hoses having smaller diameters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Inventor: Glen Schwanebek
  • Publication number: 20120187215
    Abstract: A crutch supports a pressure washer wand having a surface washing nozzle. The crutch has an elongate leg adapted to be removably secured along at least a portion of the wand and a free end of the leg extends away from the wand. A foot at the free end contacts the surface and supports the nozzle away from the surface. The foot may be mounted to slide along or roll along the surface. At least one fastener (e.g. hook and loop type) may be used to secure the crutch to the wand. The free end may be canted away from a longitudinal axis of the wand to avoid interfering with the nozzle. An extension member may extend the leg. At least one fastener may couple the leg and extension member. The foot may comprise a (partially) spherical body. The crutch may be provided as a kit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2012
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Inventor: John Roy Kirkpatrick
  • Publication number: 20120012674
    Abstract: A sprinkler support including a base member configured to define an upward facing base surface, a recess extending across the base surface for receiving a water supply conduit, at least one resilient water supply conduit retaining finger located alongside one side of the recess for retaining the water supply conduit with respect to the base surface, at least one first resilient water supply conduit retaining finger receiving aperture formed in the base member for receiving the at least one retaining finger of another base member when stacked therewith in mutually 180 degree rotated, overall registration therewith, at least one second resilient water supply conduit retaining finger receiving aperture formed in the base member for receiving the at least one retaining finger of another base member when stacked therewith in mutually offset relationship therewith and a sprinkler support rod support portion, configured to receive and support an elongated sprinkler support rod.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2010
    Publication date: January 19, 2012
    Applicant: NAANDAN JAIN IRRIGATION C.S. LTD.
    Inventors: Izhak GAL, Moshe GORNY
  • Patent number: 7950599
    Abstract: A hose controlled sprinkler device, whose sequential liquid output states can be remotely controlled by a substantially unidirectional movement of a hose connected to the sprinkler device. The hose controlled sprinkler device includes a valve and at least one valve support. The valve includes a moveable member, a valve housing, an inlet connection configured for connection to the hose and an outlet connection. The valve is configured to have at least one liquid off state, a liquid on state, and a liquid off state output sequence at the outlet connection. The sequence is established by a pressurized liquid input at the inlet connection and further by a unidirectional movement of the movable member and the housing one about the other. The at least one valve support is connected to the valve and is configured to stabilize the valve above at least one of a ground and a lawn.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2011
    Inventor: George Wayne Burkhardt
  • Patent number: 7896266
    Abstract: Method and apparatus for a wheeled attachment for use with a conventional pressure washer wherein the attachment comprises a wheeled platform having an inlet to receive fluid, i.e., water or cleaning fluid, from the pressure washer along with a plurality of outlets for spraying water directly onto a relatively wide area of the surface to be cleaned. The attachment is expected to be most effective for cleaning horizontal surfaces such as sidewalks, driveways, decks, docks and other horizontal surfaces. The attachment further comprises first and second height-adjustable wheels for attachment to the sides of the platform along with a splash guard disposed on the rear of the platform for protecting the user from overspray. A manifold connects the single inlet to the plurality of outlets in order to transfer fluid from the inlet to the outlets so that fluid is uniformly applied to the surface to be cleaned.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2011
    Inventors: Martin L. Cooper, Charles S. Houser
  • Patent number: 7886837
    Abstract: An external sprinkler system for use on homes is herein disclosed. It is designed to prevent the ignition of the roof structure from glowing ashes or embers from a nearby wild fire or structure fire. The sprinkler system would use a series of nozzles connected to a common manifold and integrated therein a building structure's roof vents. The piping connecting the manifold is connected to a water supply via a control valve mounted at grade level. Control equipment provides switching between a public water supply and home cisterns. Runoff water is captured by the existing gutter system and recycled through the system. During activation, the system soaks the roof and house and makes it very difficult for ignition from an external source to take place. The system provides manual activation and remote activation from a cell phone or fire station.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2011
    Inventor: Hans E. W. Helfgott
  • Patent number: 7878258
    Abstract: The invention relates to a fire protection installation (30) comprising a mist sprayer system with at least one nozzle (5, 10) through which extinguishing medium in the form of liquid is arranged to be sprayed out at high pressure, so that a mist is created for achieving fire extinguishing by means of cooling of combustion gases and the seat of the fire. The distinguishing characteristics are that the fire protection installation is portable and has a modular construction comprising a basic system (31) and a number of customized additional systems, which additional systems comprise different additional units that are adapted to a particular function profile that is set in the actual fire protection installation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Inventors: Torbjörn Lindström, Björn Lundblad
  • Patent number: 7866570
    Abstract: A sprinkler stand for holding an oscillating sprinkler in an elevated and generally vertical orientation to provide a desired sprinkler coverage pattern, wherein a sprinkler holder holds a sprinkler, a frame elevates and supports the sprinkler holder, and a base supports the frame. Preferably, the sprinkler holder includes two tracks for engaging base members of a sprinkler, wherein the tracks allow for the repositioning of the sprinkler so as to vary the sprinkler elevation, the height of the sprinkler holder is adjustable by moving the holder along the frame, or by adding a frame extender to the frame, and the sprinkler holder may be rotated, or the frame rotatably or angularly adjusted to achieve a desired sprinkler orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Inventor: Randall Griffin
  • Patent number: 7806351
    Abstract: A stowable device for ejecting fluids onto the underside and wheel regions of a vehicle includes a base member joined at one end to a handle member such that the angle between the members can be controllably varied and retained at a desired angle. A source of fluid is coupled through flexible tubing terminating in a fluid jet disposed adjacent the base member distal end. The desired angle is determined by a length of cord extending from base to handle member. The exposed cord length is user-controllable by lockably spooling excess cord length into a rotatable spool reservoir attached to the handle member. User-adjustment of the desired angle also determined handle height above ground. Alternatively, the desired angle (and handle height above ground) is user-determined by adjusting effective length of a rigid rod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2010
    Inventor: John Bakas
  • Patent number: 7770822
    Abstract: A handheld shower assembly is provided. The handheld shower assembly includes a water conduit, a handle, and a showerhead. The water conduit is adapted to attach to the showerhead at one end and to a water source extending from a wall of a shower stall at another end to receive water flow. The handle includes a first portion and a second portion adapted to accept the water conduit within an interior portion of the handle. The first portion is adjustably coupled to the second portion. This allows the first portion to telescope with respect to the second portion, thereby the first portion extends from a first retracted position to a second extended position. The showerhead is coupled to the water conduit and the handle. The showerhead may receive the water flow from the water conduit as well as expelling the water flow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Assignee: Water Pik, Inc.
    Inventor: Leland C. Leber
  • Patent number: 7740195
    Abstract: A wheeled lawn sprinkler assembly for easily moving a lawn sprinkler around a large or small size yard which assembly contains a shut off valve, a collapsible wheel assembly and a collapsible support assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2010
    Inventor: Grant Daniels
  • Patent number: 7708210
    Abstract: A sprinkler stand for holding an oscillating sprinkler in an elevated and generally vertical orientation to provide a desired sprinkler coverage pattern, wherein a sprinkler holder holds a sprinkler, a frame elevates and supports the sprinkler holder, and a base supports the frame. Preferably, the sprinkler holder includes two tracks for engaging base members of a sprinkler, wherein the tracks allow for the repositioning of the sprinkler so as to vary the sprinkler elevation, the height of the sprinkler holder is adjustable by moving the holder along the frame, or by adding a frame extender to the frame, and the sprinkler holder may be rotated, or the frame rotatably or angularly adjusted to achieve a desired sprinkler orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2010
    Inventor: Randall Griffen
  • Patent number: 7654473
    Abstract: A watering system that has first and second upright supports, a plurality of bendable water conduits and substantially rigid water channels and a first spray head is disclosed. Each of the first and second upright supports have substantially laterally oriented brackets dimensioned to releasably hold objects having a first outer diameter, including the bendable water conduits and substantially rigid water channels. The substantially rigid water channels each have a central body and left and right hose barbs in fluid relationship to one another through the central body. The central body has an aperture dimensioned to receive and mechanically engage the insertion end of the first spray head. The first spray head has a spray jet with a first water flow rate. The system may further include second and third spray heads with second and third water flow rates each different from each other and the first water flow rate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2010
    Inventor: Michael J. Hibberd
  • Publication number: 20090283606
    Abstract: A climate control system comprising a base, a mast extending from the base, a fan mounted on the mast for producing an airflow, the airflow being directed by an adjustable diffuser, and a fog introduction system connected to a water source and mounted adjacent to the fan. The fog introduction system introduces fog into the airflow. The fog introduction system comprises at least one fog ring and the water source may further comprise a pump. The climate control system may further comprising a heat source. The fog ring may comprise nozzles, and the nozzle diameter may be in the range of 0.002 to 0.02 inches.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2009
    Publication date: November 19, 2009
    Inventors: Michael Terrell, Jon Marsh
  • Patent number: 7571866
    Abstract: This disclosure describes a high-pressure gas powered full body self misting device that allows a person to spray a mist onto their whole body at once without using electricity, and without having to hold anything in their hand, such as a can or misting spray wand. This device can be used as a simple, do-it-yourself, misting system for fluids that are commonly applied to or around the body including, but not limited to, tanning solution, skin lotions, and aromatherapy mist.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2009
    Assignee: RNJ Enterprises, LLC
    Inventors: Richard E. Buswell, Julie D. Buswell
  • Publication number: 20090184178
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for sprinkler mounting, the apparatus comprises a housing and a coupler, for coupling the sprinkler to the housing. The housing defines an interior chamber, a lower opening, and a receiver. The housing comprises a first sidewall, a second sidewall, a front wall, a back wall and a roof. The chamber can receive a first support end via the lower opening to mount the housing relative to a support. The housing thus mounted can be secured to the support via a fastener. Alternatively, the fastener can mount and secure the housing relative to the support with the housing's exterior contacting the support. The receiver, for receiving the fastener, comprises one or more of: an upwardly facing aperture in the roof; a front notch in the front wall; a back notch in the back wall; first aperture in the first sidewall; and second aperture in the second sidewall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2008
    Publication date: July 23, 2009
    Inventor: Albert S. Roach
  • Publication number: 20080289830
    Abstract: A roof-top fire prevention sprinkler system, with or without an optional, separate storage rack, is comprised of a rotating sprinkler head mounted on a support frame of conduit having fluid communication between a water source and the sprinkler head. The frame, having a more or less rectangular shape bent in the middle of the long sides, saddles the peak of a roof to be protected. At the bend in the frame, at the roof peak, a cross piece of conduit bisects the long sides of the rectangle, and is in fluid communication therewith. The sprinkler head is connected to the middle of the cross piece. Water can be supplied through a garden hose connected to a pipe extension of stiff conduit which is in turn connected to one of the short sides of the rectangle. The pipe extension can act as a pole to place or retrieve the support frame at or from the roof peak without the user having to climb onto the roof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2008
    Publication date: November 27, 2008
    Inventor: Eric Olson
  • Publication number: 20080210779
    Abstract: An auxiliary line-drawing apparatus for a paint-spraying can mainly includes a long rod, a pull rod and a cylinder. The pull rod able to be shifted up and down is in parallel assembled with the inner side of the long rod, and has its upper end formed with a pull hook and its lower end formed with a U-shaped press member. A position-limiting member is clasped on the inner side of an intermediate section of the long rod for restricting a paint-spraying can in position. When the paint-spraying can is inversely deposited in the cylinder, the pull rod can be pulled upward by the pull hook to actuate its lower press member to press the spray nozzle of the paint-spraying can to spray paint for drawing lines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2007
    Publication date: September 4, 2008
    Inventor: Hsiu-Man Yu Chen
  • Patent number: 7407116
    Abstract: A spray washer structure used for attaching to an aircraft and washing insulators on high-voltage transmission lines includes a pivot seat, a core tube, an inner tube, and a nozzle. The pivot seat is supported by a plurality of legs and a rear leg that are attached at the aircraft. The mid-section of the core tube is pivotally connected to the pivot seat by the use of a pivot, and an end portion of the core tube is connected to at least an inclined resilient buffer link at another end portion of the pivot. The innertube is passed through and pivoting within the core tube. The nozzle is secured at the front end of the inner tube by an adjustable joint. Moreover, the nozzle is also connected to a hose connected to a water source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2008
    Assignee: Emerald Pacific Airlines
    Inventor: James Lee
  • Publication number: 20080017763
    Abstract: A sprinkler support includes a central support bar to which two sprinkler support rings are attached at one end and to which a cross bar is attached. The cross bar is located spaced apart from the ends of the central bar and serves as a foot bar against which a user presses his or her foot to insert the central support bar into the ground.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2006
    Publication date: January 24, 2008
    Inventors: James A. Hatch, Mary Hatch
  • Publication number: 20080011878
    Abstract: A portable misting system comprises a plurality of base members which may be coupled to a plurality of vertical support members, which, in turn, may be coupled to a plurality of horizontal frame members. A tubing apparatus including a plurality of mist nozzles runs through the horizontal frame members and at least one vertical support member and one base member. The tubing apparatus may be connected to a water supply and may include a water pump. Water flows through the tubing apparatus of the portable misting system and is dispersed from the mist nozzles to provide cooling benefit to a desired area. Light fixtures may be coupled to the portable misting system. The configuration of the portable misting system may be adjusted as desired to accommodate various spaces in which it may be installed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2007
    Publication date: January 17, 2008
    Inventor: Marc Maples
  • Publication number: 20080006727
    Abstract: An undercarriage washer has a handle. A trigger valve is incorporated into the handle. A pipe connects the handle to a reaction driven maneuvering head. A spray nozzle is attached to the maneuvering head. The handle has an inlet that can be connected either to an ordinary garden hose or to a pressure washer. The washer allows a user to stand upright and place the spray nozzle beneath the undercarriage of a vehicle. The reaction driven maneuvering head allows the user to use the force from the spray nozzle to effortlessly move the spray nozzle into any position the user desires.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2007
    Publication date: January 10, 2008
    Inventor: Warren E. Roh
  • Patent number: 7299883
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2007
    Inventor: Michael Wielgat
  • Patent number: 7243864
    Abstract: A radio controlled liquid monitor, capable of rotation about a vertical axis through an infinite arc is disclosed. A rotatable body is rotatably mounted onto a base element for rotation about a vertical axis, and a discharge elbow is rotatably mounted on the rotatable body for rotation about a horizontal axis. A horizontal drive unit and a vertical drive unit operate on gears on the rotatable body and the elbow, to enable the rotatable body to rotate about a vertical axis, and the discharge elbow to rotate about a horizontal axis. A control module is attached to the rotatable body which receives radio control commands from an operator via a portable transmitter apparatus or a fixed transmitter apparatus. The control module and drive unit receive electrical power and control signals through a rotating connector positioned within the base element and rotatable body so that the control module and drive units receive electrical power and control signals regardless of the rotational position of the rotatable body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2007
    Assignee: Elkhart Brass Mfg. Co., Inc.
    Inventors: James M. Trapp, Raymond A. Boissonneault
  • Patent number: 7210637
    Abstract: An apparatus for dispersing mist in a predetermined area includes means for obtaining water from a water source and means for dispersing the water as mist. A connecting means connects the obtaining means to the dispersing means. Upon the obtaining means obtaining water, water is provided through the connecting means for dispersing by the dispersing means thereby providing a cooling mist therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2007
    Inventor: James Johnson
  • Patent number: 7203979
    Abstract: An improved combination security and decontamination gate to be used at various venues and areas which entertain large numbers of people. The gates may be set up at entrance and exit areas of the venue or area for security purposes, as well as to facilitate quick and thorough decontamination of as many people and objects as possible in the event of an emergency. The gate contains a plurality of liquid conduits and spray heads and can be mounted on a variety of surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2007
    Inventor: T. Darren O'Brien
  • Patent number: 7191964
    Abstract: A fire-fighting monitor for directing the flow of fluid from a fluid source includes a base, which is adapted to connect to a fluid source, and a monitor housing. The monitor housing includes an inlet and an outlet, with the inlet releasably mounted on the base and for receiving fluid through the base. The outlet is in fluid communication with the inlet for discharging fluid from the housing. A rotatable connection is provided between the inlet and the base. The inlet is rotatable about the base at the rotatable connection about a first axis. A drive mechanism is associated with the rotatable connection for rotating the inlet about the base at the rotatable connection. The monitor further includes a control system for selectively actuating the drive mechanism and includes a receiver for receiving an input signal from a transmitter remote from the monitor. The control system actuates the drive mechanism in response to the receiver receiving the input signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2007
    Assignee: Elkhart Brass Manufacturing Company, Inc.
    Inventor: James M Trapp
  • Patent number: 7182275
    Abstract: A sprinkler structure comprises a support unit, a spray unit, and at least one fastening unit. A water pipe of the spray unit is uprightly supported by the support unit along with the fastening unit comprising a tubular seat, a press block, and a control lever. The tubular seat is provided with a center through hole to accommodate the water pipe, and a through slot in which the press block is pivoted. The control lever is provided at a pivoting end with an eccentric press surface and is fastened pivotally with two pivoting lugs of the tubular seat such that the eccentric press surface pushes the press block to arrest the water pipe at the time when the control lever is swiveled in one direction. The press block releases the water pipe at the time when the control lever is swiveled in other direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2007
    Inventor: Hsin-Fa Wang
  • Patent number: 7156323
    Abstract: A spray rack suitable for testing a window in a building includes a plurality of spray bars and at least one stand-off leg. The plurality of spray bars each include at least one nozzle for spraying fluid. The at least one stand-off leg is coupled with the plurality of spray bars and includes a plurality of pre-measured settings each corresponding to a distance between the at least one nozzle and the window. The at least one stand-off leg is configured to be set at one of the plurality of pre-measured settings to interface with the building and to position the plurality of spray bars a desired distance from the window for testing the window by spraying the fluid from the at least one nozzle of each of the plurality of spray bars toward the window.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2007
    Assignee: The RM Group LLC
    Inventor: Todd Mikkelson