Movably Mounted Multi-terminal Outlet Carrying Member Patents (Class 239/392)
  • Patent number: 9010660
    Abstract: A sprinkler head with plural selectable nozzles includes a sprinkler body having inlet and outlet bores aligned along a first axis; a nozzle magazine rotatably supported on the sprinkler body, the nozzle magazine carrying at least two nozzles and provided with at least one shut-off surface portion located between the at least two nozzles. The nozzles are selectively rotatable into an operative position between the inlet and outlet bores, the nozzle magazine being rotatable about a second axis angularly offset from the first axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: Nelson Irrigation Corporation
    Inventors: George L. Sesser, Barton R. Nelson
  • Patent number: 8925838
    Abstract: A liquid diffusing device with interchangeable nozzles includes a support frame having a passageway for the liquid to be diffused, with an inlet and an outlet, at least one nozzle having a liquid outlet section with a predetermined diameter and a corresponding outflow rate, which is removably and selectively attachable to the outlet in a predetermined operating position, and a system for supporting at least one additional nozzle having an outlet section of a diameter other than that of the first nozzle in the non-operating position. The support system comprises a nozzle-holding plate formed of one piece with the frame and having quick a connect/disconnect system for the additional nozzle in the non-operating position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Inventor: Arno Drechsel
  • Patent number: 8888020
    Abstract: A multi-stage showerhead for preventing mixed flow and back pressure, in which a capacity space is set inside a housing, the capacity space is provided for placing an inner disk, an outer disk, a distribution base, an outlet base, a bottom base and a water-gas mixing seat, wherein at least a counter-stop pad is set inside the water-gas mixing seat for avoiding that water and gas fixed to produce back-pressure counter current, to thereby ensure the purpose of water-saving and not reducing the strength of water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Inventor: So Mei Huang
  • Patent number: 8840044
    Abstract: Proposed are a spray head with a nozzle for the atomizing of a liquid as well as a device with such a spray head. Associated with the nozzle is a delivery tube that can optionally be folded upward away from the nozzle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2014
    Assignee: Aptar Dortmund GmbH
    Inventor: Detlef Schmitz
  • Publication number: 20140217202
    Abstract: A sanitary insert unit (1) having an elastically deformable valve body (8) which can be switched between a first switching state and a second switching state and having a first flow path (3) and a second flow path (4). The second flow path (4) is blocked in the first switching state and open in the second switching state, and the first flow path (3) is open in the first switching state and in the second switching state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2014
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: Neoperl GmbH
    Inventors: Alexander Stein, David Birmelin
  • Patent number: 8579210
    Abstract: A ramming water sprinkler with changeable water outflow has a main body and a turning assembly configured on the top frame of the main body. The external circumference of the main body is covered by a water outlet adjustment revolving seat in a rotary state. Moreover, the revolving seat has a supporting end and a surrounding wall. The supporting end is seated on a preset position of the main body. A plurality of water outlet conduits with various calibers are configured and evenly distributed on the surrounding wall of the water outlet adjustment revolving seat. Each water outlet conduit defines a water inlet end and a water outlet end. The water inlet end of each can be rotated along with the turning of the water outlet adjustment revolving seat to be aligned with the water outlet of the main body for the purpose of adjusting the water outflow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Inventor: Tzu-Lin Huang
  • Patent number: 8567696
    Abstract: A unitary nozzle body is provided for use with an irrigation device, such as a pop-up irrigation device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: Rain Bird Corporation
    Inventors: Samuel C. Walker, Donald B. Clark, Rowshan Jahan
  • Patent number: 8561920
    Abstract: In the present invention, functions of both a nozzle change drive mechanism configured to move a desired one of a plurality of nozzles to an ejection position and a nozzle moving drive mechanism configured to move the desired nozzle to apply a fluid to an application surface are realized by the nozzle moving drive mechanism. The present invention includes: a rotating portion (27) having first to third nozzles (23); a base portion (28) configured to support the rotating portion (27); a variable nozzle (22) configured to move a desired one (23) of the first to third nozzles to an ejection position (T) to eject a fluid, supplied from the base portion (28) side, from the desired nozzle; an engaging portion (47) provided at the rotating portion (27); and an engaged portion (48) provided at a mounting base (50), wherein the desired nozzle (23) is moved to the ejection position (T) by moving the base portion (28) by a robot arm with the engaging portion (47) engaging with the engaged portion (48).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Assignee: Heishin Ltd
    Inventor: Nobuhisa Suhara
  • Publication number: 20130233945
    Abstract: An indexing mechanism is provided for use with a prior art airless paint spray gun. The indexing means of this invention enables the tip guard of the spray gun to be rotated in 90° increments with respect to the frame of the spray gun without loosening the retaining nut of the tip guard.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2012
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Inventor: MATTHEW ANDERSEN
  • Patent number: 8196847
    Abstract: A fluid spray head comprising an expulsion channel (5) provided with a spray orifice (1) and a spray profile (10) formed in an end wall of said spray head, said spray profile (10) comprising preferably non-radial spray channels (11) opening out to a central spray chamber (12) disposed directly upstream from said spray orifice (1), an insert (20) being disposed in said expulsion channel (5) so as to form a cover for said spray profile (10), the central axis (X) of said insert (20) being substantially identical to the central axis (Y) of said expulsion channel (5), and said spray head including centering means for centering said insert (20).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2012
    Assignee: Valois SAS
    Inventors: Arnaud Helie, Wilfrid Beaujour
  • Patent number: 7992802
    Abstract: The present invention provides a bumping-type sprinkler. The sprinkler includes a main body, where an inlet pipe coupling end is mounted at the lower end, an upper frame is mounted at the upper end, and a water outlet is arranged at lower flange nearby the upper frame. A revolving member, arranged onto the upper frame of the main body, has a torsional spring and a revolving portion. An outflow turntable is assembled corresponding to the water outlet of the main body. A pivot portion is placed centrally on the outflow turntable for screwing it laterally on the water outlet at interval. A plurality of outflow guide holes are arranged at intervals along a circular path of the eccentric circumferential portion of the outflow turntable. The outflow guide holes can be located corresponding to the water outlet in line with the change of rotation/displacement angle of the outflow turntable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Inventor: Cheng-An Wang
  • Patent number: 7980489
    Abstract: A multiple configuration shower device includes at least one handle (2) connected to a flexible duct for supplying water and at least one water dispensing element (5). The dispensing element (5) is provided with a plurality of water ejection faces (5a, 5b, 5c, 5d), each provided with respective nozzles (U), and comprising at least one connector (6), provided between the handle (2) and the dispensing element (5), which is adapted to allow the manual rotation of the dispensing element (5) about at least one axis which is substantially perpendicular to the handle (2), so as to arrange selectively at least one of the ejection faces (5a, 5b, 5c, 5d) substantially in the direction of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Assignee: Packcenter S.R.L.
    Inventor: Giuseppe Righini
  • Patent number: 7980490
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a nozzle body including a main body, a turret, a valve assembly, and a feed spigot. The feed spigot can be in fluid communication with a valve chamber via a first feed point and a second feed point. The use of multiple feed points between the feed spigot and the valve chamber can result in increased flow capacity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Assignee: Sta-Rite Industries, LLC
    Inventors: Simon Waddelow, Robert Olson
  • Patent number: 7886995
    Abstract: A spray nozzle mechanism capable of forming spray contents into fine particles. A channel setting core is fixedly placed in a space in a button body, between an output hole of a vertical path and a hole for discharging contents to the external space. Swirls in the same swirling direction are formed by upstream recessed paths continuous from the vertical path and downstream recessed paths continuous to the discharge hole. Also, the spray nozzle mechanism has ribs. The ribs move initial swirls created by the upstream recessed paths to the corresponding downstream recessed paths, where the initial swirls are moved in a state where they are separated as far as possible.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2011
    Assignee: Mitani Valve Co. Ltd.
    Inventor: Hideo Togashi
  • Patent number: 7837133
    Abstract: The present invention provides a composite shower head typically comprised of a hand-hold shower head and a fixed shower head, wherein said hand-hold shower head has a retaining pass corresponding to the fixed shower head; said fixed shower head can be held in the retaining pass of said hand-hold shower head; a locking device is built on for locking the hand-hold shower head with the fixed shower head together. The composite shower head combining the fixed shower head and the hand-hold shower head together into one assembled body simplifies the shower site, and facilitates to use, meanwhile meets to economic style of modern people.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2010
    Inventor: Huasong Zhou
  • Patent number: 7780098
    Abstract: A trigger sprayer has a nozzle assembly that dispenses a spray of liquid in a fan pattern that is selectively oriented horizontally or vertically. The nozzle assembly includes a nozzle housing and nozzle cap mounted on the nozzle housing, where the nozzle cap is rotatable relative to the nozzle housing to direct a fan spray pattern of liquid from the nozzle cap in both a vertical and horizontal orientation, and prevent the discharge of liquid from the nozzle cap in cap positions between the horizontal and vertical orientations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2010
    Assignee: Meadwestvaco Calmar, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald D. Foster, Philip P. Nelson
  • Patent number: 7766259
    Abstract: An irrigation sprinkler spray nozzle is provided that includes a first deflector surface defining a first configuration to project a fluid spray having a first distribution pattern, and a second deflector surface defining a second configuration to project a second fluid spray having a second, different distribution pattern. To select the fluid spray, the nozzle further includes a selector having a first position to select the first deflector surface and a second position to select the second deflector surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Assignee: Rain Bird Corporation
    Inventors: Raymond P. Feith, Kenneth D. Siegel
  • Publication number: 20100133359
    Abstract: Provided is a depositor module capable of dispensing a wide range of liquid foods having different dispensing specifications. The depositor module is adapted to draw liquid food from a pressurized product manifold or a hopper and dispense the liquid food. Further, the depositor module is adapted to deliver a broad range of liquid foods in different quantities and at different pressures for a variety of applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2008
    Publication date: June 3, 2010
    Inventor: Giovanni GAETANO
  • Publication number: 20100133360
    Abstract: Provided is a liquid food dispensing apparatus capable of dispensing a wide range of liquid foods having different fluid properties and dispensing specifications. The dispensing apparatus has a modular construction that allows it to be configured to accommodate a variety of liquid foods in a variety of applications. In one embodiment, the dispensing apparatus may include a product manifold, a depositor module, an actuator module, a nozzle, a lift mechanism, and a rotation mechanism. The product manifold distributes liquid food to the depositor module. The depositor module is actuated by the actuator module to draw a quantity of liquid food and discharge it. A nozzle may be attached to the depositor module so that the liquid food may be discharged in a desired pattern. The lift and rotation mechanisms lift the depositor module and rotate the nozzle so the liquid food may be dispensed in a variety of applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2008
    Publication date: June 3, 2010
    Inventor: Giovanni GAETANO
  • Patent number: 7581687
    Abstract: An irrigation sprinkler spray nozzle is provided that includes a first deflector surface defining a first configuration to project a fluid spray having a first distribution pattern, and a second deflector surface defining a second configuration to project a second fluid spray having a second, different distribution pattern. To select the fluid spray, the nozzle further includes a selector having a first position to select the first deflector surface and a second position to select the second deflector surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Assignee: Rain Bird Corporation
    Inventors: Raymond P. Feith, Kenneth D. Siegel
  • Patent number: 7513443
    Abstract: A liquid supply assembly is disclosed. The liquid supply assembly may be used in combination with a spraying device or spray gun to apply liquid to a substrate. The liquid supply assembly is particularly suitable for use in systems utilizing pressurized liquid containers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2009
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: John I. Escoto, Jr., Daniel E. Siltberg
  • Publication number: 20090072051
    Abstract: A mounting system for an annular internal fuel manifold disposed within a gas generator case of a gas turbine engine including at least one fastener support assembly and at least one receiving element, each fastener support assembly including a primary fastener engaging the receiving element to constrain a relative movement between the fuel manifold and the gas generator case in an axial direction while allowing the relative movement in a radial direction and a secondary fastener in position to passively and automatically engage the receiving element upon failure of the primary fastener.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2007
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Inventors: Jason Fish, Tibor Urac
  • Publication number: 20090038311
    Abstract: An outer sidewall retention scheme for a singlet first stage nozzle of a gas turbine. The retention scheme includes a circumferential retaining ring with a main body and a pair of circumferential retaining lands projecting inward radially. A circumferential annular retaining groove is formed between the pair of circumferential retaining lands. A first lug and a second lug mounted on an outer face of the outer sidewall of each nozzle are adapted to fit within the circumferential annular retaining groove of the retaining ring and are supported radially and circumferentially by a first retaining pin and a second retaining pin, each pin passing though the circumferential retaining lands. Each nozzle further includes a chordal hinge rail and seal on the outer sidewall and a chordal hinge rail and seal on the inner sidewall providing axial support for the nozzle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2007
    Publication date: February 12, 2009
    Inventors: Daniel D. Snook, Edward D. Benjamin, Ariel K. Harter, David J. Humanchuk
  • Patent number: 7448555
    Abstract: Spraying tool for foundry molds with spraying nozzles, which can be controlled separately for several media per spraying nozzle and/or for a spraying nozzle per medium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2008
    Assignee: Wotec Automationssysteme GmbH
    Inventor: Rudolf Wollin
  • Patent number: 7370814
    Abstract: A sprinkler with sprinkling figures changeable with single hand, including a main body, a sprinkling head and a driving unit. One end of the main body is formed with a water inlet, while the other end of the main body is formed with a water outlet. The sprinkling head is formed with multiple annularly arranged subchannels for discharging water. The sprinkling head is rotatably connected with front end of the main body corresponding to the water outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2008
    Inventor: Gordon Chih
  • Patent number: 7354008
    Abstract: A fluidic nozzle, for use with a trigger spray applicator that issues a desired spray pattern of fluid droplets, and wherein the applicator has a liquid delivering orifice and an exterior surface proximate the orifice that is configured to receive a spray nozzle, includes in a first preferred embodiment a member having a front and a rear surface and a passage that extends between these surfaces. A portion of this passage is configured in the form of a fluidic circuit, and the configuration of this fluidic circuit is chosen so as to provide the desired spray pattern. Additionally, the passage's rear portion may be configured so as to allow this member to fit on that portion of the spray head which is configured to receive a spray nozzle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2008
    Assignee: Bowles Fluidics Corporation
    Inventors: Russell D. Hester, Rosa Korobkov, Alan Santamarina, Steve Crockett, Shridhar Gopalan
  • Patent number: 7281673
    Abstract: A multi-pattern spray nozzle assembly includes a movable internal water conduit that may be in the form of a rotary member. The movable water conduit is movable between a plurality of spray stations on a spray head, each spray station capable of generating a different spray pattern. The movable water conduit may be manipulated by a knob located at the rear portion of the multi-pattern spray nozzle assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2007
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Douglas Burnworth, Douglas Shaulis, Timothy DeVore, Thomas C. Oyler
  • Patent number: 7140561
    Abstract: An adjustable spray wand is disclosed. The spray wand comprises a spray head body, a swiveling member, a locking mechanism, and a handle. The spray head body is rotatably coupled to the swiveling member. The spray head further has a locking mechanism having a contact arm having a first position allowing the swiveling member to rotate relative to the spray head body and an engagement position engaging the swiveling member and locking the swiveling member in one position. The swiveling member is coupled to a handle with a conduit, which may be coupled to a water source. In operation, water flows from the water source, through the handle, through the swiveling member, through the spray head body, and out of the outlets in a variably selected spray pattern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2006
    Assignee: L.R. Nelson Corporation
    Inventors: Lawrence P. Heren, Jincheng Xu, Scott Jacobs
  • Patent number: 7007867
    Abstract: A nozzle and cap structure is provided for a trigger-type pump sprayer allowing the user to conveniently reach top surfaces of objects above the user, as well as lower surfaces of objects below waist level, as well as any application for which the ability to direct the flow of liquid from such a sprayer in an upward or downward direction. A typical application is agricultural sprays such as insecticides, anti-fungal and anti-desiccants where both upper and lower surfaces of leaves should be coated. There also exists a vast array of applications for this device configuration where other hard-to-reach (or hard to treat) regions are involved, including both hand-held operations and remotely mechanized applications. The outlet or orifice of the nozzle cap is angularly configured relative to nozzle feed so that output is at an acute angle relative to the nozzle axis. A number of angular outlets may be provided in an adjustable cap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2006
    Inventor: Raoul East Drapeau
  • Patent number: 6869030
    Abstract: A shower head, which can e.g. be the shower head of a hand shower, contains a jet discharge disk with two groups of jet outlets. The first group of jet outlets is continuously in operation and delivers an aerated jet. A second group of jet outlets can be switched in to said first group of jet outlets with the aid of a switching device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2005
    Assignee: Hansgrohe AG
    Inventors: Gerhard Blessing, Franz Schorn
  • Patent number: 6805306
    Abstract: A cylinder rapid engagement device in an electrical spray gun includes a gun housing which contains an electromagnet with a downward extended oscillator in middle portion, an adjustable rod in rear end, a trigger switch in a handle, a semi-cylindrical receiving space abutting a rectangular guide in the front end and plunger under the electromagnet engageable into a cylinder which is made integral with a rectangular block and a lid of a paint container and engageble with thin the semi-cylindrical receiving space and secured into a pair of retaining holes in the gun housing by a pair of flat retaining pieces of a pair of elastic plates from the rectangular block. It is characterized in that the cylinder is smoothly slid in and readily removed out of the gun housing without use a screw so as to provide a great convenience to the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2004
    Inventor: Jung-Kun Huang
  • Patent number: 6802462
    Abstract: A hand shower has a handle having an outer part extending along a handle axis and having an outer face and a shower head forming at least one spray opening directed along a spray axis extending nonparallel to the handle axis. A pivot between the handle and shower head allows pivoting of the head on the handle about a pivot axis inclined at 30° to 90° to the handle axis, normally 45°. The pivot axis extends at an angle between 35° and 50° to the spray axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Assignee: Friedrich Grohe AG & Co. KG
    Inventors: Eckhard Gransow, Hans Lobermeier, Bernd Bischoff, Hans-Peter Strelow, Sascha Körfer, Holger Ellerbrock, Andreas Kirchhoff, Thomas Raadts, Joachim Störk, Hans-Jürgen Linde, Uwe Neumann, Andreas Rehklau
  • Patent number: 6772964
    Abstract: A nozzle assembly includes a plastic, one-piece flood tip that attaches directly over the bayonet connector of a nozzle body. The nozzle body is of the diaphragm type for reduced weight, cost and complexity but modified to increase flow capacity. In one embodiment, a 90-degree bayonet is provided on the nozzle body turret, and other bayonet selections are also available on the turret for flat fan spray patterns. In a second embodiment, a conventional radially extending bayonet pattern is provided, and the flood tip itself is fabricated with a 90-degree turn. The plumbing system utilized for high spray rate applications with the flood tip is the same as for lower rate spraying using a different tip mounted on other bayonet connector on the turret.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2004
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Travis G. Funseth, Kent Alvin Klemme
  • Patent number: 6719219
    Abstract: A sprayer nozzle includes a housing having a center bore to receive water, and a rotor having a center hole to receive a pivot shaft which may rotatably secure the rotor to the housing. The pivot shaft is offset from the center bore of the housing, and the rotor includes a number of passages disposed around the center hole of the rotor, and arranged to be selectively aligned with the center bore of the housing when the rotor is rotated relative to the housing, to allow the water from the center bore of the housing to selectively flow out through either of the passages of the rotor, and to form different water spraying patterns.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2004
    Inventor: Chin Chung Wang
  • Patent number: 6651902
    Abstract: At least one spraying device (1) and several supply lines (8) for supplying the spraying device with a coating product, the lines being linked to a connecting assembly (3). Each downstream end (6) of a line is provided with a gate valve which can be controlled by an actuator (30) which is itself controlled and which is positioned at the entrance to a product supply pipe (2) for the spray device (1). The actuator (30) and the connecting assembly (3) can be displaced in relation to each other (F1-F4) in such a way that the actuator (30) can be positioned selectively facing a downstream end (6) of one of the supply lines (8) and can manoeuvre the valve of the line. The ends (6) of the lines are arranged in rows and columns and an assembly (30) composed of the actuator and connected to the supply pipe (2) is mobile parallel to a plane surface (5a) where these line ends (6) open out.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2003
    Assignee: Sames Technologies
    Inventors: Pierre Ehinger, Caryl Thome
  • Patent number: 6601781
    Abstract: A rotary drive sprinkler having a multiplicity of nozzles which can be changed at any time. The nozzle assembly can have a cylindrical housing having a plurality of nozzles to rotate against a cylindrical housing having at least one stream outlet opening. A nozzle assembly can have a cylindrical cavity at its outer portion receiving a flexible nozzle strip for directing flow from a nozzle housing. A nozzle sleeve, or ring, having a plurality of exit nozzles around the outside of the nozzle assembly can be rotated about an inner housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2003
    Inventors: Carl L. C. Kah, III, Carl L. C. Kah, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6481643
    Abstract: A water spray head structure includes a connector, a fixation seat provided with a water hole and fastened to the connector a rotary seat provided with a first water guide hole and a second water guide hole and fastened rotatably to the fixation seat, a cap fastened to the rotary seat and provided with a perforated nozzle for discharging fine streams of water at such time when the first water guide hole of the rotary seat is aligned with the water hole of the fixation seat, and a spout disposed in the cap for discharging rough streams of water at such time when the second water guide hole of the rotary seat is in alignment with the water hole of the fixation seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Assignee: Shin Tai Spurt Water of the Garden Tools Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chin-Yuan Chen
  • Patent number: 6460783
    Abstract: Nozzle spray apparatus includes a turbo chamber into which fluid flows and out of which fluid flows to a nozzle. The inlet and outlet apertures or orifices are misaligned from each other and the outlet orifice or aperture is larger than the inlet orifice or aperture, thus allowing the pressure in the chamber to decrease and allowing fluid droplets to form as they flow out of the chamber. The apparatus includes both selectable quantity and droplet size capabilities by means of a selector plate rotatable relative to a base and having a plurality of metering apertures and the turbo chamber in a nozzle holder plate. The nozzle holder plate is rotatable relative to the base and holds a plurality of nozzles, any of which may be aligned with a desired aperture in the selector plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2002
    Inventor: Gilman O. Christopher
  • Patent number: 6460782
    Abstract: A sprinkler nozzle is formed of a main body, an inner cap, and an outer cap. The inner cap and the outer cap are fastened to the main body which is connected to the water source. The inner cap is provided with a plurality of water admission holes various in form. The outer cap is provided with a plurality of emission holes of various forms, two closing holes, and a number of mesh holes. Through the cooperation of the water admission holes of the inner cap and the emission holes, the closing holes, or the mesh holes of the outer cap, the sprinkler nozzle is capable of emitting water in various patterns.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2002
    Inventor: Hsin-Fa Wang
  • Patent number: 6435427
    Abstract: The present invention provides for a nozzle assembly including a body having a conduit extending from an inlet to an outlet. A first end of a shaft is mounted to the body and a second end of the shaft extends from the body proximate the outlet. The shaft is moveable between a retracted position and an extended position. A turret is rotationally mounted on the second end of the shaft and a plurality of nozzles are removeably mounted on the turret for alignment with the outlet. The nozzle that is aligned with the outlet sealingly mates with the outlet when the turret in the retracted position and is spaced from the outlet when the turret in the extended position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2002
    Assignee: Coltec Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: John Conroy
  • Publication number: 20020104900
    Abstract: A spray head assembly for attaching to an industrial robot having an overload protection device coupled to a changer with an attached spray head body with a common nozzle supply and a plurality of nozzles selectively attached to the common nozzle supply. Each of the plurality of nozzles is selectively rotated into position and may provide a different spray pattern depending upon the application. The spray head assembly is compact and suited to working in tight spaces, and in particular spraying the interior of cavities. The present invention is particularly applicable to applying an anticorrosion wax to the inside of automobile or car body cavities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2001
    Publication date: August 8, 2002
    Inventors: Nicky Borcea, Fredy Doll
  • Publication number: 20020092928
    Abstract: The present invention provides for a nozzle assembly including a body having a conduit extending from an inlet to an outlet. A first end of a shaft is mounted to the body and a second end of the shaft extends from the body proximate the outlet. The shaft is moveable between a retracted position and an extended position. A turret is rotationally mounted on the second end of the shaft and a plurality of nozzles are removeably mounted on the turret for alignment with the outlet. The nozzle that is aligned with the outlet sealingly mates with the outlet when the turret in the retracted position and is spaced from the outlet when the turret in the extended position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2001
    Publication date: July 18, 2002
    Inventor: John Conroy
  • Patent number: 6416277
    Abstract: A reversible nozzle (10), removably attached to a fluid emitting base, such as a half turbine casing (22). The reversible nozzle (10) has a nozzle body (16) and a nozzle tube (12), with the nozzle body (16) preferably forming a plurality of fastener receiving slots (18, 18a). The nozzle tube (12) is angled with respect to the nozzle body (16). An installed reversible nozzle (10) is reversed by removing fasteners (34) connecting the nozzle body (16) to the fluid emitting base (22), rotating the nozzle body (16) about a normal nozzle body axis X, and resecuring the reversible nozzle (10) to the fluid emitting base (22) with fasteners (34). To aid in the alignment of the reversible nozzle (10), one fastener receiving slot (18a) is preferably elongated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2002
    Assignee: Elliott Turbomachinery Co., Inc.
    Inventor: William E. Manges, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6398134
    Abstract: A turret assembly for mounting a plurality of spray nozzles on a pressure washer wand to facilitate changing the spray pattern. A female quick connect connector is mounted on the fluid discharge end of the wand to extend on an axis. Each nozzle is provided with a male connector adapted to be releasably locked in the female connector. The turret is mounted both for rotation on the wand about an axis and axial for movement. A spring urges the turret and nozzles away from the female connector. As the turret is rotated, the different nozzles can be moved into alignment with the female connector on the wand end. Once a selected nozzle is aligned with the female connector and the turret is moved against the spring force and the selected nozzle is releasably locked to the female connector. The nozzles can be quickly changed without risk of loss of the nozzles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2002
    Assignee: DeVilbiss Air Power Company
    Inventors: Ricky B. Hickson, Jeffrey Willis
  • Patent number: 6382527
    Abstract: The selector wheel is mounted to rotate about the axis of the nozzle cap, and a spray window and foaming sleeve are formed in the wheel offset from the axis. The window or sleeve is registrable with the offset spray orifice by rotating the wheel. Either window or sleeve can be brought into registry so that the discharge is spray or foam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2002
    Assignee: Owens-Illinois Closure Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen A. Dukes, Martin S. Laffey
  • Publication number: 20020020762
    Abstract: The liquid atomizer device consists of two housing parts (A, B) which can be brought into engagement with each other. An inner part (5) of an atomizer nozzle is formed integrally with the first housing part (A), an outer part (16) is formed integrally with the second housing part (B). The outer part (16) has recesses (20) which guarantee a form-fitting seat and thus a formation of liquid channels (18) which compensates for production inaccuracies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2001
    Publication date: February 21, 2002
    Inventors: Titus Selzer, Sven Rosenbeiger
  • Patent number: 6286767
    Abstract: A pistol nozzle is provided with a water outlet which is connected with a head seat which is in turn fastened with a water emission cover having a plurality of emission holes of various forms, meshes, and full flow holes. The water emission cover is provided therein with a water distribution disk which is provided with a plurality of through holes and guide holes. The water emission cover is provided with a plurality of ribs which are circularly arranged. The water distribution disk is provided with a plurality of round holes which are circularly arranged and are corresponding in location to the ribs. The round holes are in communication with the guide holes of the water distribution disk. The water distribution disk is joined with the inner wall of the water emission cover by a high frequency wave process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2001
    Inventor: Chao Hui-Chen
  • Publication number: 20010013557
    Abstract: A rotary drive sprinkler having a multiplicity of nozzles which can be changed at any time. The nozzle assembly can have a cylindrical housing having a plurality of nozzles to rotate against a cylindrical housing having at least one stream outlet opening. A nozzle assembly can have a cylindrical cavity at its outer portion receiving a flexible nozzle strip for directing flow from a nozzle housing. A nozzle sleeve, or ring, having a plurality of exit nozzles around the outside of the nozzle assembly can be rotated about an inner housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2001
    Publication date: August 16, 2001
    Inventors: Carl L.C. Kah, Carl L.C. Kah
  • Patent number: 6237862
    Abstract: A rotary drive sprinkler having a multiplicity of nozzles which can be changed at any time. The nozzle assembly can have a cylindrical housing having a plurality of nozzles to rotate against a cylindrical housing having at least one stream outlet opening. A nozzle assembly can have a cylindrical cavity at its outer portion receiving a flexible nozzle strip for directing flow from a nozzle housing. A nozzle sleeve, or ring, having a plurality of exit nozzles around the outside of the nozzle assembly can be rotated about an inner housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2001
    Inventors: Carl L. C. Kah, III, Carl L. C. Kah, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6224000
    Abstract: A sprinkler nozzle has a housing with an inlet discharge; a separator having multiple holes arranged in circle in the face, a central hole defined to correspond to a blind hole defined in a pole in the housing, a notch defined to have multiple ribs formed on the face defining the notch, a disk securely engaged with the separator and having multiple function holes defined to align with the corresponding holes of the separator, multiple orifices defined in the peripheral edge, an isolator securely added between the housing and the separator and having an inlet integrally formed and extending out to correspond to the inlet discharge of the housing, a sealing ring made of a resilient material and provided to correspond to the inlet, an outlet formed opposite to and in communication with the inlet and having an annular wall formed in the outlet, an O-ring received in the annular wall, at least one stop formed to correspond to each of the holes of the separator and having a recess defined to receive therein an O ri
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2001
    Inventor: Tzu-Meng Wang