Abstract: The invention relates to a mist-diffusing head for a spraying apparatus, which comprises: a mouth for supplying mist to the head; an outer wall having at least one mist outlet opening; at least one seal capable of sealing the opening; and a deflector connected to the wall separately from the seal and having a main surface opposite the mouth with at least one portion arranged in a direction other than the direction of the mouth, a larger portion of the opening or of at least one of the openings extending opposite the deflector.

Abstract: A heating, ventilation, and air conditioning register for use in an automotive vehicle has a hollow housing having an inlet, an outlet, and an inner housing wall. A plurality of pivotable vanes are disposed proximate the outlet, including an outermost vane disposed proximate the inner housing wall that is pivotable to an extreme position. A deflector is disposed between the inner housing wall and the outermost vane, such that the deflector substantially blocks airflow between the inner housing wall when the outermost vane is in the extreme position.

Abstract: This invention relates to an air nozzle, comprising a flange intended for the attachment to a vehicle body opening, and comprising at least one air guiding element via which air flowing through the air nozzle can be deflected. Furthermore, at least two, in particular three, pivot stubs (18,20,22) are mounted to the flange (16) whose pivot axis (61) extends substantially parallel to the axis of the air flow through the air nozzle (10) before reaching the air guiding elements, and the pivot stubs (18, 20, 22) are movable in a direction parallel to their pivot axis (61).

Abstract: A nozzle assembly includes a nozzle body with an inlet, an outlet, and a passageway extending from the inlet to the outlet, and with the passageway having a flow area and a fixed diameter at the outlet. A lever is supported at the nozzle body, and the nozzle assembly further includes an actuator, which is supported by the nozzle body and configured for varying the cross-section of the flow area through the outlet in response to the lever being moved relative to the nozzle body.

Abstract: Adjustable nozzles for directing a solid-stream of fluid and associated methods for using the same are provided. According to one embodiment, the adjustable nozzle includes a base member having an aperture therethrough defining a nozzle inlet. The nozzle includes a plurality of elongate vanes each having first and second ends. The first ends of the vanes extend from the base member in a circumferential configuration so as to form an interior region. The second ends of the vanes are operable to define an expandable nozzle outlet. The nozzle includes a liner extending from the nozzle inlet to the nozzle outlet within the interior region. The liner is structured to direct the fluid from the nozzle inlet to the nozzle outlet. Each of the plurality of vanes is biased towards the liner to thereby support the liner and control the flow of the fluid therethrough.

Abstract: A water fountain spray modifier for use in combination with a pond aerator to modify the water fountain spray pattern generated by the pond aerator. The water fountain spray modifier includes a support arm pivotally mounted between a pair of brackets mounted to the pond aerator. The support arm includes a spray diffuser formed on its first end and is movable between an operative position and an inoperative position. When the support arm is in the operative position, the spray diffuser is generally aligned with the outlet opening of the pond aerator such that the spray diffuser reduces the height of the water fountain produced by the pond aerator. The water fountain spray modifier includes a locking mechanism that secures the support arm and attached spray diffuser in either the operative position or the inoperative position. The locking mechanism includes a plunger movable between a retracted position and an extended position.

Abstract: A venting nozzle has a housing having an air inlet through which an air flow enters the housing. The housing has an outlet through which the air flow exits. The outlet has deflection elements for deflecting the air flow. Parallel flaps are pivotably connected in the housing for shutting off the air flow. Meshing gear segments are positioned in the housing and connect the flaps. The meshing gear segments are arranged outside the air flow. A rotary control is coordinated with one of the flaps for controlling positioning of the flaps.

Abstract: A flow control device for mounting on a plural component spray gun for controlling the flow of short segments of fiberglass, liquid or powder, into a fan spray pattern of mixed components ejected from a nozzle of the spray gun. An internal passage in the flow control device is provided with a pair of resilient, rectangular plate members movable between open and throttling positions, so as to precisely control the flow of material into the fan spray pattern emitted by the spray gun. The pair of resilient plates are movable by adjusting screws passing through threaded openings formed in opposed side walls of the flow control device.

Abstract: A self-adjusting rotary-arm irrigation sprinkler comprises an intermediate piece (8) between the propulsion tube (1) and rotary arm (13), which supports the rotary arm and the position of which is adjustable in height relative to the propulsion tube by means connected to the propulsion tube.

Abstract: An air discharge nozzle for ventilating and air conditioning systems and the like is disclosed having directional strips that are disposed pivotably in the discharge jet and are adjustable for directional control of outflow. The arrangement is such that the air can flow through only between any two strips and accordingly, only those partial discharge currents that are oriented by means of the strips are produced.

Abstract: A thrust reverser for a gas turbine engine of the type to power an aircraft, the thrust reverser comprising a first pair of half round doors nesting in a second pair of half round doors and both being pivoted on an axis extending diametrically of a jet pipe for the gas turbine engine. Each of the first pair of half round doors having a downstream edge which has a scarfed portion thereon and each of said second pair of half round doors having a downstream edge which is fully scarfed, the scarfed portion of said first pair of half round doors and the scarfed edges of said second pair of half round doors abutting when said doors are in a thrust reversing position with said second pair of half round doors preventing axial spillage of efflux. When said first pair and said second pair of half round doors are in non-thrust reversing position, said first pair of half round doors forming a greater portion of a nozzle throat and said scarfed portions of the downstream edges thereof reducing side spillage of efflux.

Abstract: A gas turbine engine which is used for aircraft propulsion, is provided with a pair of thrust deflecting doors which, when deployed, deflect the exhaust gases onto some path other than axially of the engine, so as to spoil the thrust. The doors are waisted in profile. To prevent some of the exhaust gases from missing the doors, when deployed, and thus reducing their functional efficiency, plane flaps are provided on the jet pipe, which can be moved into the gas stream when the doors are deployed. The gas stream is thus constricted and so remains within the bounds of the deployed doors.