Abstract: The invention relates to a shower attachment which comprises a first part (T1) which comprises a water guiding channel (2), and a second part (T2) which comprises at least one first and one second outlet opening (A1, A2) which can be selectively connected to the water guiding channel (2) by means of a valve (V). Said valve (V) is embodied by areas (BI, B2) of the two parts (TI, T2), which are connected to each other in a manner such that they can be displaced and are arranged in the inside of the second part (T2). The valve (V) can be changed by displacing at least one part (T2), and the both known areas (B1, B2) are connected together in such a manner that they can pivot. The first part (T1) comprises a pivotable axis (24) and at least one outlet opening (7) which is arranged at a distance therefrom. The second part (T2) comprises, optionally, at least two inlet openings which are arranged at a distance in relation to said pivotable axis (24).

Abstract: The invention is a flow controller attachable to a water supply. The controller has a body with inlet and outlet connections and a control element positioned between the inlet and outlet. The controller has an actuator extending from the control element that permits selection of three different settings. The first setting aligns a set of openings in the control element with the inlet and outlet of the body permitting unimpeded full flow of water. A second setting aligns another set of openings, which form a weep hole, in the control element to substantially impede flow from the inlet to the outlet. A third setting aligns a third set of openings in the control element with a flow control device, to partially impede flow from the inlet to the outlet, creating a low flow.

Abstract: A sprinkling head structure of a sprinkler includes a sprinkling head and a guide section. The sprinkling head is a substantially hollow cylindrical body. A first face of the sprinkling head is formed with multiple first outgoing openings which are annularly arranged. A second face of the sprinkling head is formed with multiple second incoming openings respectively corresponding to the first outgoing openings. The guide section is disposed inside the sprinkling head, including multiple passages and at least one channel. The passages communicate with two faces of the guide section. First ends and second ends of the passages respectively correspond to the first openings and second openings. The channel directly communicates with at least two of the passages. The water flow can be at the same time discharged from at least two of the first openings.

Abstract: A water outlet apparatus comprises a hand-held tubular wand in two co-axial rotatable parts in which at or towards the outer end of an outer part water outlet means is provided. A mixing/shut-off valve is housed in an inner end of the outer part. An inner part has secured therein one end of a hosing for delivery separately of two types of water, i.e. hot water and cold water, to the valve for mixing. The other end of the hosing is for integration into two separate sources of water. The water outlet means may be a series of nozzles radially of the outer part of the wand for use as a shower head.

Abstract: A sprayer for attachment to the spout of a faucet. The sprayer comprises a coupling, a spray head through which fluid may be directed for expulsion and a neck portion. The coupling releasably secures the sprayer to the spout of a faucet. The neck portion connects the coupling to the spray head and includes a passageway permitting the flow of fluid from the spout of the faucet to the spray head. The neck portion is flexibly resilient and permits the spray head to be displaced from a rest position where it is generally aligned with the longitudinal axis of the sprayer to a deflected position where it is deflected from its rest position. The resiliency of the neck portion causes the spray head to be normally biased toward its rest position. The neck portion further includes a deflection limiter preventing the spray head from being deflected more than a pre-determined amount from the longitudinal axis of the sprayer.

Abstract: A shower head includes a main body formed with a chamber communicating with a water inlet at the upper end. The main body has its lower end formed with central water outlets and peripheral water outlets and has its interior installed with a water-separating unit with a pivot having a sealing member fixed thereon. When the pivot together with the sealing member is moved up and down vertically in the chamber, the sealing member can carry out sealing to control the water flowing in the chamber through the central water outlets or the peripheral water outlets. The main body has one circumferential side installed with a press unit formed with two pushing slopes actuated to move horizontally and push the pivot of the water-separating unit to shift up and down vertically for controlling the shower head to send out water through the center or the periphery.

Abstract: A shower head includes a main body formed with a chamber communicating with a water inlet at the upper end. The main body has its lower end formed with central water outlets and peripheral water outlets and has its interior installed with a water-separating unit with a pivot having a sealing member fixed thereon. When the pivot together with the sealing member is moved up and down vertically in the chamber, the sealing member can carry out sealing to control the water flowing in the chamber through the central water outlets or the peripheral water outlets. The main body has one circumferential side installed with a press unit formed with two pushing slopes actuated to move horizontally and push the pivot of the water-separating unit to shift up and down vertically for controlling the shower head to send out water through the center or the periphery.

Abstract: An on-off shower head, comprising an outer enclosure and a jet opening and closing device, further comprising water conveyance means arranged within the enclosure and adapted to prevent any contact of the water with the enclosure.

Abstract: A holder device may be attached to a water outlet tube which is extended from a wall, without drilling holes in the wall, and includes a housing having an inlet attached to the water outlet tube, and two or more outlet ports for attaching a shower head and a sprayer nozzle simultaneously. The housing includes an attaching device for attaching the sprayer nozzle to the housing. A controlling device may control the water to flow out through the outlet ports. The housing includes a casing having a chamber to receive a valve stem of the controlling device. The valve stem includes a passage for communicating the inlet with either or both of the outlet ports of the housing.

Abstract: A shower head assembly includes a first shower head connected to a pipe and a three-way member is connected to the pipe. The three-way member communicates with the pipe, the first shower head and a hose which is connected to a second shower head. A tube is fixedly received in the three-way member and in communication between two paths respectively which are in communication with the first shower head and the hose. A rod is movably inserted in the tube and has two seal members on two ends thereof. A control mechanism is connected to the handle of the second shower head and able to cause the change of water pressure to move the rod such that the user can operate the control mechanism on the handle of the second shower head to control the water flow.

Abstract: A shower head with structural features for providing a water spray pattern having revolving characteristics is disclosed. The shower head includes an inlet assembly connectable to a water source and a cooperatively engaged outlet assembly including a body having a front facing surface, an impeller having a plurality of blades and a rotator assembly having a spray surface defining a plurality of spray apertures. The rotator spray surface forms a portion of the front facing surface. A seal spacer disposed between the inlet assembly and the front facing surface has a plurality of radially spaced ports. Each port is axially transverse to a plane of the seal spacer. Water flow through the ports creates a multi-directional water current downstream from the spacer to drive the impeller and consequently, cause rotation of the rotator spray surface and water emission in a revolving spray pattern.

Abstract: Showerhead having suction cleansing facility, incisive pinpoint massage and continuous flow shower spray in one hand-held apparatus.

Abstract: A converter threaded to the sprout of a classical faucet made of metal to compromise the classical style of the faucet allows water be delivered either in gush or divergence; a separation cover being provided to separate the heat generated from hot water flowing through the converter to avoid burning the user; and a reducing design for the rotation point of the rotation connector to avoid hurting the user.

Abstract: A shower head having a plurality of spray modes and unique controls to allow the selection of the desired mode. The shower head includes several unique features to allow the inclusion of several different spray modes, such as wide spray, medium spray, center spray, champagne spray, high speed pulsating spray, low speed pulsating spray, and mist. A waterfall mode can be implemented. The shower head includes a flow control valve that controls the pressure of the water flow, and acts to divert water to a mode selector or to a separate spray mode, such as the mist mode. The flow control valve diverts water between the mode selector and the separate spray mode. It also allows a combination of the modes controlled by the mode selector and the separate spray mode. The shower head also includes a mode selector. The mode selector transfers or routes fluids from the flow control valve to any number of individual or a combination of flow spray mode outlets.

Abstract: A shower head is disclosed having a front housing portion and a rear housing portion. Intermediate the front and rear housing portions is an integral filter canister including copper-zinc media for the removal of chlorine and other chemicals and contaminants. The shower head also has a plurality of spray openings for spraying water outwardly from the shower head, with a plurality of spray modes and patterns achievable by rotation of the front housing portion. A cleaning ring is also positioned within the front housing portion, it has a camming surface such that upon rotation of the front housing portion to change the spray modes, the cleaning ring is cammed forward to clean associated spray holes of accumulated minerals such as calcium.

Abstract: A high pressure water control device comprising a water inlet, a high pressure water outlet, a low pressure water outlet and a valve for selectively communicating the inlet with one or other of the outlets. The valve is a spool valve comprising a sleeve and a spool slidable in the sleeve. The spool has two axially spaced apart annular seals and the sleeve includes an annular groove in its outer surface and one or more dump ports which communicate between the groove and the inside of the sleeve so that when the dump ports are disposed between the spaced apart seals of the spool high pressure water will be delivered to the high pressure water outlet. The control device is in the form of a water gun having an elongate nozzle terminating in the high pressure outlet and a barrel surrounding the nozzle and terminating in the low pressure outlet.

Abstract: A shower head assembly includes a shower base mounted on a lower end of a housing body to confine central and surrounding conduits, a valve member disposed to be turned to control water flow from a main inlet of the housing body to flow into one of the central and surrounding conduits, and an elongated operating member which has an inner connecting end secured to the valve member, and an outer operating end extending outwardly of the housing body so as to be operated externally to turn the valve member.

Abstract: A shower head assembly includes a shower base mounted on a lower end of a housing body to confine central and surrounding conduits, a valve member disposed to be turned to control water flow from a main inlet of the housing body to flow into one of the central and surrounding conduits, and an elongated operating member which has an inner connecting end secured to the valve member, and an outer operating end extending outwardly of the housing body so as to be operated externally to turn the valve member.

Abstract: A directional control valve having three positions controls the direction of flow through an asphalt distributor. The directional control valve is interposed between a pump and a feed line assembly to a spray bar. The directional control valve has a first position in which flow is recirculated through the pump, a second position in which flow is delivered to the spray bar and a third position providing for handspray and transfer operations. A pressure relief valve is provided for controlling return flow of asphalt from the spray bar to the tank. The pressure relief valve is open in spray bar circulation mode and is closed during a spraying mode. According to the preferred embodiment the directional valve and pressure relief valve are contained within a modular control valve assembly. The directional control valve eliminates the need to reverse the flow in one of the individual feed lines and feed line assembly connecting the modular control valve assembly to the spray bar.

Abstract: A shower head is disclosed having a front housing portion and a rear housing portion. Intermediate the front and rear housing portions is an integral filter canister including copper-zinc media for the removal of chlorine and other chemicals and contaminants. The shower head also has a plurality of spray openings for spraying water outwardly from the shower head, with a plurality of spray modes and patterns achievable by rotation of the front housing portion. A cleaning ring is also positioned within the front housing portion, it has a camming surface such that upon rotation of the front housing portion to change the spray modes, the cleaning ring is cammed forward to clean associated spray holes of accumulated minerals such as calcium.

Abstract: A valve particularly for use within a chemical-mechanical polishing (CMP) system for controlling the supply of slurry and de-ionized water streams while allowing for the constant recirculation of those streams. The valve includes a body having a bore with first and second inlet and outlet port openings for the slurry and water streams, and a third outlet port opening selectably couplable with the first and second inlet ports. A spool or other valve element is slidably received within the bore for axial movement therein, and is positionable within the bore in a null orientation closing the third outlet port to the first and second inlet ports. The spool is movable from the null orientation to a first operating orientation opening the third outlet port path to the first inlet port, and to a second operating orientation opening the third outlet port to the second inlet port.

Abstract: An adjustable shower head has a nozzle assembly and a controlling device fitted in a hollow body portion. A knob operably fitted in the base is partially extended out of the base and the body portion. A driving gear carried by the knob is mated with a driven gear integrally formed around the rotary sleeve. The knob can be turned easily as the rotary sleeve is driven by the driving gear to turn around the rear end portion of the base, and the multiple holes and entrances of the rotary sleeve sequentially communicate with the plurality of passages. Therefore water is delivered from the body portion to the nozzle plate via the chambers and passages to give different spray types of shower water.

Abstract: A continuously adjustable water flow control apparatus includes at least a control seat, a adjustment head, a push sleeve and an adjustment cap. A relative position between the adjusting plate and the push sleeve can be changed by adjusting the adjustment cap to press against the adjusting plate of the adjustment head. Accordingly, a stepless change of the sectional figure and area of the water channel is attainable. In addition, the use of the continuously adjustable water flow control apparatus in combination with different kinds of shower heads and rotational devices will meet different needs of the users.

Abstract: A sprayer includes a housing rotatably secured onto a front portion of a handle. The housing has a peripheral wall and a peripheral partition and has a number of ports formed by a number of barrels. A cover is secured to the rear of the housing and engaged with the peripheral partition and has one or more slots. The barrels include an end extended beyond the peripheral partition and engaged into the slot of the cover for solidly securing the cover to the housing. The slot of the cover may be a curved slot for receiving two or more barrels.

Abstract: A shower head having a plurality of spray modes and unique controls to allow the selection of the desired mode. The shower head includes several unique features to allow the inclusion of several different spray modes, such as wide spray, medium spray, center spray, champagne spray, high speed pulsating spray, low speed pulsating spray, and mist. A waterfall mode can be implemented. The shower head includes a flow control valve that controls the pressure of the water flow, and acts to divert water to a mode selector or to a separate spray mode, such as the mist mode. The flow control valve diverts water between the mode selector and the separate spray mode. It also allows a combination of the modes controlled by the mode selector and the separate spray mode. The shower head also includes a mode selector. The mode selector transfers or routes fluids from the flow control valve to any number of individual or a combination of flow spray mode outlets.

Abstract: A spray head assembly particularly, but not exclusively, adapted for use in conjunction with a pulse-action lubrication system that dispenses measured quantities of fluid and propels the fluid through a fluid-carrying apparatus to the spray head assembly. The spray head assembly applies the fluid, e.g., lubricant or coolant, to a target object or article, in particular, a cutting tool, at the remote end of said tube, in the form of a dispersion. The spray head assembly has a plurality of outlet apertures which are disposed at predetermined locations and at predetermined angles with respect to the target object, so as to apply the fluid to multiple surfaces of the target object and thereby ensure thorough lubrication, cooling, etc. of the surfaces of the target object.

Abstract: An improved dispenser head structure for a garden watering sprinkler is integrally combined with a base plate by ultrasonic welding. The dispenser head is secured to the head portion of a sprinkler gun by a screw. The dispenser head is provided with a plurality of radially distributed full discharge openings on the periphery thereof. The dispenser head has a round board on which are equipped with 4 discharge outlets at the central area thereof. A ring area disposed adjacent to those peripherally located full discharge openings is provided with a plurality of bores. A round area is disposed at the center area circled by the 4 discharge outlets. There are a small C-shaped partition wall area and a large C-shaped partition wall area on the rear side of the round board, that are continually connected to the tubular extension of the 4 discharge outlets by vertical walls so that a closed area is defined at the center thereof. There are 6 inlet holes and 4 full discharge outlets on the base plate.

Abstract: A pistol-type water sprayer having an outer disk body, a pulsating member, an inner disk body, a water distributing disk, and a nozzle seat. The pulsating member, the inner disk body and the water distributing disk are mounted over a tubular member extending rearwardly of the outer disk body. The outer disk body is provided with a plurality of pulsating water outlets, inner water outlets, outer water outlets and outer water blocking members. The nozzle seat is provided with a water tube capable of being in alignment with the various water outlets to enable the nozzle to project water in various ways.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a humidifying device which can be coupled to a conventional water feed pipe and shower head. The device includes a main body having a flow path, a diverter valve provided within the main body, the valve having at least two flow passageways therethrough, and a spray nozzle capable of being in fluid communication with one of the flow passageways of the diverter valve. The diverter valve can be placed in one of two positions, the position of the valve determining the flow path of water from the feed pipe. In the first position, water flows from the feed pipe, through the main body, and out the shower head. In the second position, the water flows from the feed pipe, through the main body and out the spray nozzle. The spray nozzle is capable of atomizing fluid flowing therefrom, thereby humidifying the air in a space.

Abstract: A full flow opening structure of gardening-used figure sprinkling head, including a sprinkling gun connected with a figure sprinkling head, the sprinkling head being composed of a figure water discharging cover and a bottom cap watertightly fused with each other by ultrasonic wave. A conic post formed with thread hole being disposed at a center of interior of the sprinkling gun. An inner periphery of the water discharging cover is formed with multiple radially arranged ribs for connecting with a circular screen plate. A full flow opening is defined between the ribs. The exit of each full flow opening is disposed with an inclined flange. The periphery of the screen plate is disposed with a rearward extending annular partitioning board. The partitioning board and the inner wall of the water discharging cover define therebetween a full flow water passage. An inner portion of the screen plate is disposed with several different annularly arranged figure sprinkling holes and two blind faces.

Abstract: A shower fixture of the present invention has an inner/outer spray ring. More specifically, the shower fixture employs a spray ring which defines plurality of grooves on the inner and outer circumferences thereof. The grooves have varying notch angles to produce water sprays in varying directions. The shower fixture of the present invention also employs a spray ring retainer which has a ring portion and multiple legs extending from the ring portion. The ring portion supports the spray ring from the bottom of the spray ring. The shower fixture of the present invention is capable of producing shower sprays of varying intensities and directions.

Abstract: The device is used to generate foam and is installed between a conventional shower head and the corresponding water pipe. The device features a foam generator that uses air, water and a foaming liquid to generate foam inside a chamber located in the body of the device. A method for generating foam is also disclosed. In the device, the chamber is located under the container that provides the foaming liquid and is provided with a jet that receives deviated water and atomizes the water therein. Air is drawn inside the chamber. Foam is generated as the air, water and foaming liquid are mixed inside the chamber. The foam then flows out of the device through a spout. Operation of the device is achieved through the use of a rotative manual selector, by which the user selects various modes, including a soaping mode where only foam is generated. The device can allow a water economy of up to 75% of the water that could have been used otherwise and thus prevents natural resources from being wasted.

Abstract: A fluid discharge nozzle assembly that has both a piercing nozzle for fighting fires behind a wall member and a foam/spray nozzle for applying fire-retardant fluid to an open fire. The piercing nozzle is movable only in a vertical plane. The foam spray nozzle is movable in both the vertical plane with the piercing nozzle and in a direction perpendicular to the vertical plane so that, when the piercing nozzle is to be used, the foam/spray nozzle is movable to a position perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the piercing nozzle to provide maximum clearance of the piercing nozzle during use of the piercing nozzle.

Abstract: A snow making gun of the present invention includes a cylindrical housing carrying a motor and a fan which creates an air current into which water is injected from a ring water manifold via a plurality of nozzles having discharge orifices. An adjustable nucleating mechanism is associated with the manifold to optimize snow making under a variety of ambient conditions of pressure, humidity and temperature. Preferably, the water manifold or a portion thereof is removable so that nozzles having orifices of the first size can be replaced by an identical water manifold having nozzles whose orifices are of a different size. By utilizing quick connect/disconnect clamping elements a water manifold and its associated nucleating mechanism can be rapidly removed from and another applied to a cylindrical housing of an associated snow gun to assure that optimum artificial snow is made under any and all conditions.

Abstract: A spray device for use as an alternate water discharge to a faucet has a body with a handle and a spray head. The spray head has a first central water discharge in the form of a localized stream and a second peripheral spray type water discharge. There is a trigger which is movable on the body between an inoperable position, a first operable position, and a second operable position. In the first operable position water passes through the spray head central discharge and in the second operable position water passes through the peripheral spray. There is a chamber within the body which communicates with the first and second water discharges and there is a water passage in the handle communicating with the chamber. A piston is movable within the chamber and there is a water passage within the piston which may connect to the handle water passage. A stem is positioned within the chamber and is connected to and movable with the piston. The stem has a seal for closing the piston water passage.

Abstract: An adaptor for a shower includes a valve component having a threaded end for connection to a shower pipe and a first nipple for connection to a showerhead. A second nipple is provided for attachment thereto of a sauna-simulating steam/hot water mist. A diverter valve controls the flow alternatively between the showerhead and the steam spray attachment. The steam spray attachment includes a screen having openings of approximately 25 to 75 microns for breaking down a stream of flowing water into a steam-like mist of fine droplets and water vapor. The broken down stream of water is then sprayed through a nozzle opening, preferably providing a fan-shaped spray. The nozzle opening is of the size to accommodate a flow of about 0.2 to 0.4 gallons per minute.

Abstract: A carbonated shower apparatus for home use can selectively supply carbonated water in a simple manner and at low cost for bathing, hair washing, pet washing and other purposes. It comprises a mixing water tap unit (1), a carbon dioxide gas supply unit (2), a hose (3), a control valve (4) and a shower head (5).

Abstract: A spray nozzle includes a casing having a chamber for receiving water and having a side passage and a middle passage formed in an extension. A valve is rotatably supported in the casing and has an upper notch for aligning with the side passage and has a lower notch for aligning with the middle passage. A housing and a head are rotatably secured to the casing. The head has one or more annual walls for aligning with the middle passage. The valve may be rotated to align either the upper or the lower notch with the respective passages so as to select a different outlet pattern.

Abstract: A spray nozzle includes a casing having a middle and a side passages formed in the curved front. A valve is rotatably supported in the casing and has an upper and a lower notches for aligning with the passages. A housing is rotatably secured to the casing and has two or more channels for selectively aligning with the middle passage and has one passageway for communicating with the side passage. The valve may be rotated so as to selectively align the upper and the lower notches with the side and the middle passages.

Abstract: A hydro-therapy device for use with home or club showers and physical therapist which consists of a flexible hose to connect to a diverter valve that is in turn connected to a water source. A shower head of choice is also connected to the diverter valve so that the user mat select a regular shower or a hydro-therapy treatment to a selected portion of his body. The control nozzle of the present invention is connected to the other end of the flexible hose. The control nozzle is what creates the hydro-therapy high pressure single stream of water. The user simply places the diverter valve in the hydro-therapy position, points the control valve at that part of the body that he wishes to treat and slide the on/off switch to the on position and the treatment begins.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fire fighting equipment, comprising at least one spray head (1) with a number of nozzles (3) directed obliquely sideways. The nozzles (3) are arranged so close to each other that the fog formation areas of the individual nozzles intensify the fog flows and provide a suction to cause the fog formation areas to be compressed into a continuous directional fog spray.

Abstract: A double-functional faucet structure including a water discharging tube communicated with a water supplying opening of a water supplying tube and a stepped hollow cylindrical valve shaft fitted in the water supplying opening. The interior of the water discharging tube is divided into a small passage and a large passage and the valve shaft is formed with a first water inlet and a second water inlet which are respectively communicated with the small and large passages of the water discharging tube. A switch handle is operated to alternatively discharge the water from the small passage at a reduced amount or from the large passage at a normal amount. A nozzle is disposed in a free end of the small passage, making the water flow out therefrom in a fog pattern.

Abstract: An improved sprinkler head having a top discharge cover and a water distributor plate which are integrally fixed together is rotatably mounted to a lever controlled nozzle for use in gardening or car wash. The top discharge cover has a first ring portion and a second ring portion concentrically disposed and having a plurality of fine meshes defined thereon. The top discharge cover having a number of discharge openings besides the concentric first and second ring portions is provided with a closed area which is sealedly surrounded with a section of the boundary defined in an S shape and the first ring portion is located inside and the second ring portion located outside of the closed area.

Abstract: A shower head includes a housing enclosing a first rotary valve member driven by a turbine wheel and gear reducer for cycling the flow rate through the housing between high and low flow rates, and a manually rotatable cross valve shaft provides for selecting the degree of cycling. A second rotary valve member is combined with a second turbine wheel for pulsating the cycling flow rate, and further rotation of the valve shaft provides for hydraulically shifting and stopping the second valve member for bypassing the pulsation to provide a full continuous water flow. Water is discharged from the shower head through flexible tubes arranged in groups which are twisted in response to rotation of a control ring for selecting a spray pattern between a tight penetrating pattern and a wide full pattern.

Abstract: A pulsating shower head that employs a rotor for effecting the discharge of a variable pulsating spray, a variable continuous spray, or a combination of both comprising an upper body housing, a rotatable lower body housing, a stationary stem housing affixed to the upper body housing, an O-ring retainer affixed to the stem housing, and a stem--rotor housing assembly that moves axially when the lower body housing is rotated. An O-ring affixed to the stem acts in conjunction with the O-ring retainer to open and close a water channel leading to a pulse chamber. At the same time, O-rings affixed to the stem housing act in conjunction with the rotor housing to open and close a water channel leading to a continuous spray chamber. Rotation of the lower body housing results in either a continuous spray, pulse spray, or combination continuous and pulse spray. The shower head may be incorporated into either a wall mounted unit or a hand held unit.

Abstract: An improved shower head having an elongated, rigid arm with a shower nozzle at one end of the arm and with the other end of the arm acting as a handle adapted to be grasped by the user. The arm is mounted, near its one end, by a swivel joint onto a shower pipe. The arm can be grasped by its handle end to move it about the swivel joint to position the shower nozzle. A control valve can be mounted on the arm to control the flow of water from the shower pipe to the shower nozzle. A second shower nozzle can be mounted on the other end of the handle and the control valve can control the flow of water to either the nozzle or to both simultaneously.

Abstract: The present invention provides an irrigation control valve for use in an irrigation system having a liquid supply tube providing liquid to be emitted from the irrigation control valve. The irrigation control valve includes a control valve body having an inlet coupled to the liquid supply tube, a drip port for providing drip irrigation from the irrigation control valve and a mist port for providing mist irrigation from the irrigation control valve. The irrigation control valve further includes a displaceable structure disposed within the control valve body for directing liquid to the drip port or the mist port in response to a control signal.

Abstract: A multifunction showerhead or hand held showerhead assembly, capable of providing a series of water spray effects. The primary components of the showerhead assembly are a fluid directing valve assembly which includes a pair of generally cup shaped members co-axially mounted with opposing end faces proximate to one another. One of the generally cup shaped members has a bottom surface defining a plurality of fluid flow passageways. When the second member is rotated in opposing relationship to the base of the first member, the fluid flow passageways direct the fluid flow from an orifice in the first member to a pair of outlet passages, or alternatively to a sealed chamber.

Abstract: Multi-functional showerheads which include a central water supply shaft along which an outer housing is selectively adjustable so that the showerheads are operable in a first mode wherein the housing rotates to provide a massage action and in a second mode to provide a fixed or rotary shower spray.

Abstract: A shower has a housing defining an axis, a conduit in the housing normally supplied with water under pressure and having an axially forwardly open outlet end, and a shower head having an axially rearwardly directed face axially confronting the outlet end and rotatable on the housing about the axis. The shower head is provided with at least two sets of axially forwardly directed spray nozzles and is formed with respective axially rearwardly open passages connected to the sets of nozzles. A seal disk extending across the axis between the outlet end and the rear face of the shower head is formed with an axially throughgoing hole and is fixed in the housing against rotation about the axis while being limitedly axially movable in the housing. An elastically compressible seal ring engaged axially between the outlet end of the conduit and the seal disk around the seal-disk hole presses the seal disk axially forward against the rear face of the shower head.