Abstract: A water treatment and/or irrigation system which includes a source of water under pressure, such as a pump, an optional filter that receives water from the pump and emits filtered water under pressure, a system of irrigation lines that receives water under pressure for distribution to a field, and a flushing system for periodically cleaning the irrigation lines and/or the filter. The flushing system has a pressure vessel that receives the water under pressure and periodically builds its pressure to a level in excess of the normal level of the pressure delivered to the field, followed by discharging the built-up pressure as sharp pulses separated by one or more short time intervals directed toward the irrigation lines and/or the filter to effect cleaning thereof.

Abstract: A fluid delivery system adapted for use in association with a structure positioned upon an area which benefit from application of fluid. The system includes sources of forced flow fluids, a controller to regulate and/or mix fluid, lumens to deliver the fluid to regulatable fluid dispersers, a computer to receive data and issue instructions according to parameters, saturation detector to determine the ratio of fluid to area material and environmental detector to encode data based on environmental conditions. The system may also be in communication with an external communication system to allow remote control and automatic retrieval of environmental predictions that are utilized in calculation of anticipated saturation from all sources to predict fluid delivery needs. The system also includes quick disconnect features to allow rapid removal of the controller and convenient drainage of the system.

Abstract: An automatic car wash system is provided for processing multiple vehicles simultaneously. The system according to one embodiment includes an elongate path, a plurality of stations for processing the vehicle, at least two detectors for indicating the presence of the vehicles. The system provides instructions to the drivers of the vehicles so that the vehicles travel through the system under their own power, and thus conveyor systems can be avoided, yet throughput remains high. In one embodiment, the system includes a radio transmitter that is operable to direct specific information to each of the vehicles via radio signals.

Abstract: A plurality of pipe diffuser sections are arranged in a three to seven sided polygon, which allows a fluid to flow through distribution piping and the pipe sections and diffuse, through openings in the walls of the pipe diffuser sections, into a body of fluid contained in a tank.

Abstract: An automatic irrigation system having a simplified structure can intermittently supply water (and liquid fertilizer) required by farmer products under water saving conditions depending on the weather condition of the day independent of the size of an irrigation area. Water from a water source is pumped by a motor pump driven with electric power generated by a solar panel and stored in a storage tank. When a predetermined amount of water is stored in the tank, a water draining device continuously drains the stored water. This cycle is repeated in proportion to an amount of solar radiation incident on the solar panel. The water is then guided to the irrigation area with a tube irrigation system.

Abstract: A cleaning head for cleaning the slats in a window blind includes a manifold for receiving cleaning fluid, a plurality of spaced apart fingers arranged in a row on the manifold and at least one orifice defined in each finger for spraying the cleaning fluid onto the slats. Cleaning pads may be disposed on the fingers to contact the slats. The manifold may be divided to provide a source of vacuum to a second plurality of fingers with apertures defined therein for removal of excess cleaning fluid. Another embodiment of the cleaning head has couplings extending laterally from the fingers, and spacing elements may be interposed between the couplings to vary the spacing between adjacent fingers. Yet another embodiment of the cleaning head utilizes an enclosed compartment with slots defined in upper and lower surfaces for receiving a slat through the compartment.

Abstract: A double-swirl spray nozzle includes two swirl chambers which are connected to a common supply channel which extends in a central plane between the swirl chambers. Both swirl chambers have outlet openings which open outwardly from the supply channel to the same side. The axes of the swirl chambers are furthermore inclined at an angle with respect to one another. Thus with one single compact spray nozzle it is possible to create atomizing cones with a very large impact area which mutually overlap on the side facing one another and in spite of the speed component unidirected in the overlapping area result in a secondary division of the liquid droplets in the two atomizing cones, which increases the efficiency when the nozzle is utilized in so-called gas washers for cleaning purposes.

Abstract: A system, apparatus and method for treating water in a landscape pond so as to enhance the water clarity, where the water to be treated is delivered to a treatment pond to reduce the particulate matter and nutrient level of the water. The treatment pond includes a nutrient level reducing vegetation, facultative bacteria, substrate material for the bacteria (usually gravel) and a treatment apparatus. The treatment apparatus includes a generally vertically disposed hollow and cylindrical stack formation which extends between the treatment pond bottom and surface and defines at least one (1) coupling construction. At least one (1) elongated and generally horizontally disposed water disbursing module is positioned on the pond bottom and coupled to the stack formation. The disbursing module includes a flat bottom, an arcuate upper surface having a plurality of exit apertures therein and a pair of end formations, all of which define a passageway.

Abstract: A nozzle coupling includes a connector having an attached nozzle and opposing ends. The connector is capable of receiving fluid and conducting it to the nozzle and the nozzle is capable of receiving fluid from the connector and spraying it outwardly therefrom. Facets of the connector extend longitudinally of the connector from one of the opposing ends to the other of the opposing ends, and each of the facets are capable of being borne against a surface to locate the nozzle.

Abstract: A boat misting system for cooling occupants of a boat or houseboat with a very fine aerosolized water spray is described. The water for the system is taken from the body of water upon which the boat floats so that a virtually limitless amount of misting water is available. The boat misting system is aesthetically pleasing because the plumbing components are concealed below the deck or within the hull of a boat. If desired, extension hoses may be used to equip a boat canopy with a portion of the misting system. The misting spray may be applied continuously or cycled intermittently using a timer.

Abstract: A nozzle unit for the spreading of foamed glue onto a flat surface in the production of wood-based sheets, wherein the nozzle unit has a feeder canal (1) for directing glue into the nozzle unit, a row of nozzles (5) for directing glue from the nozzle unit onto a flat surface and also a distribution canal network between the feeder canal and the nozzles for distributing glue evenly to the nozzles. According to the invention, the area of the distribution canal network has a compensation canal (9) closed to/from external, that forms a free flow channel between the branches of the distribution canal network leading to the nozzles (5).

Abstract: A lawn chemical application system is disclosed. The system comprises a dispenser having a lower chamber, an upper chamber, an upstream opening, and a downstream opening. The dispenser may be formed by a tee connector and a cylinder secured to an upper opening of the tee connector. Powered valves are operably connected to the upstream and downstream openings of the dispenser. The powered valves may be wired to open and close simultaneously. A lower portion of the upper chamber may be disposed below an upper portion of the lower chamber and above a lower portion of the lower chamber, leaving the lower portion of the lower chamber unobstructed over substantially its entire length. The lower portion of the upper chamber may have a plurality of openings to provide for adequate mixing of water with the chemicals stored in the upper chamber. In operation, soluble matter or other chemicals are placed in the upper chamber of the dispenser, and the two valves are opened simultaneously.

Abstract: A chemical distribution apparatus contains at least one, and preferably multiple chambers which house magazines which accept solid lawn treatment chemicals such as fertilizers, herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, lime treatments, pre-emergents, post-emergents, and the like. As water is passed into the chemical distribution apparatus, it is preferably selectively controlled by a controller to a particular chamber for distribution of a particular chemical in accordance with a pre-set schedule.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for lubricating rolls, in particular for lubricating a rolling nip in rolling stands for rolled strips. According to the invention, said lubrication takes place using an oil-in-water dispersion whilst maintaining both a predetermined blend characteristic and a volumetric flow of the dispersion. The dispersion is prepared in the form of a homogeneous blend in a mixer (1) using adjustable quantities of water and oil. The dispersion is supplied to various spray zones (Zi) for a distribution (Bi) that is variable in width. Said method for roll lubrication can be improved by the allocation of at least one row of nozzles (Di) to each spray zone (Zi), which has a corresponding spray range width (Bi), each nozzle being controlled by at least one relay valve (Si).

Abstract: A nozzle device forms a treatment film with a uniform thickness on a substrate with a small amount of treatment liquid and a substrate treatment device. A nozzle device 10 includes a plurality of discharge ports 18 formed on the bottom, a liquid retaining chamber 22 for retaining supplied treatment liquid, and a liquid discharge paths 23 and 17 that communicate with each discharge port 18 on one end and communicate with the retaining chamber 22 on the other end. The paths allow the treatment liquid retained in the liquid retaining chamber 22 to flow to the discharge ports 18 where the liquid is discharged. The discharge ports 18 are arranged in double rows along a longitudinal direction of the nozzle device 10. The discharge ports of one row is staggered with respect to the discharge ports of the other row so that the discharge ports 18 form a staggered pattern in the arranged direction.

Abstract: A nozzle unit for the spreading of foamed glue onto a flat surface in the production of wood-based sheets, wherein the nozzle unit has a feeder canal (1) for directing glue into the nozzle unit, a row of nozzles (5) for directing glue from the nozzle unit onto a flat surface and also a distribution canal network between the feeder canal and the nozzles for distributing glue evenly to the nozzles. According to the invention, the area of the distribution canal network has a compensation canal (9) closed to/from external, that forms a free flow channel between the branches of the distribution canal network leading to the nozzles (5).

Abstract: A spray extension device for a spray can includes at least a pair of telescopable extension tubes fitted to and in fluid communication with the valve stem of a spray can. Advantageously, the extension tubes are fitted to a closure cap which, in turn, is fitted to the valve stem, and, thereby, in fluid communication with the interior of the can. Depressing of the closure cap causes the valve stem to issue fluid therethrough, into the tubes.

Abstract: A central hub includes a plate and a sleeve attached to the plate and adapted to receive a sprinkler head. The sleeve may be a telescoping sleeve. By providing a central hub with the plate and sleeve, the central hub provides increased stability and versatility to the sprinkler head. The plate provides additional stability and support to the sleeve, and thus the sprinkler head, rendering the combination better able to operate effectively when high fluid pressures are utilized. The central hub is generally attached to a support structure by some mechanism, such as a leg. The addition of the plate adds versatility by increasing the number and variety of legs that can be used to attach the central hub to the support structure.

Abstract: Vehicle undercarriage cleaners clean the undercarriage of vehicles. Dirt, mud, salt, chemicals, snow and other materials accumulate on the undersides of vehicles. The vehicle undercarriage cleaner removes these materials without requiring the user to manipulated during use by employing a set of interlocking pipes and joints laid out to form a nested rectangle. Water holes piercing the top surface of the pipes result in sprays of water when a hose is connected to the hose attachment mechanism. Addition or removal of pipes and joints allows the dimensions of the vehicle undercarriage cleaner to be adjusted to accommodate any vehicle.

Abstract: A double-swirl spraying nozzle has two swirl chambers which are open toward opposite sides and are in each case arranged on respective sides of a longitudinal center plane extending through the inflow duct and are preferably designed mirror-symmetrically with respect to the center axis of the inflow duct. This design makes it possible for the medium to enter without any cross-sectional constrictions into the two swirl chambers and to exit with a different swirl in opposite directions.

Abstract: A building perimeter fire suppressing system for preventing brush and forest fires from engulfing building structure. The building perimeter fire suppressing system includes a water source; and also includes a plurality of pipelines having a plurality of water outlets being spaced therealong and being connected to the water source and being adapted to be disposed underground and on exteriors of building structures; and further includes valve assemblies being attached to the pipelines with each of the valve assemblies including a housing having a respective pipeline being disposed therethrough with a valve member being removably disposed inline of a respective pipeline; and also includes valve actuators being connected to the valve assemblies.

Abstract: A spray system has a base plate, a support member, a first cylinder mechanism and a second cylinder mechanism, a first slide tube and a second slide tube, a first board portion and a second board portion, a first holding bar, and a second holding bar. Each board portion is so constructed that a nozzle cassette is detachably fitted to a board base plate, the nozzle cassette is equipped with a number of spray nozzles, the first cylinder mechanism is so constructed that the first board portion can be moved relative to the support member, and the second cylinder mechanism is so constructed that the second board portion can be moved relative to the support member.

Abstract: The apparatus of this invention has a handle connected to first and second spaced apart spray tubes which are rotatable for passing fluid sprays toward one another or in a common direction outwardly from the apparatus. The handle is connectable to a pressurized fluid source. The apparatus is adapted to decontaminate or clean articles passed between the spray bars and clean articles adjacent the apparatus.

Abstract: A distribution apparatus for a cooling tower has a source of liquid communicated to a plurality of branches extending from the source of liquid for transfer of a liquid to a cooling tower arrangement, where the branches are provided with a plurality of generally laterally extending protuberances providing a calming region from a generally turbulent liquid flow to produce a relatively quiescent region above a port and nozzle for stable fluid flow to a nozzle and a better controlled flow to the tower media.

Abstract: A spray level arrangement for spraying a liquid absorbent into flue gas flowing through a flue gas desulfurization absorber tower having a shell, includes a pair of elongated headers each having an inlet end for receiving liquid absorbent outside the shell, and an opposite end supported by a shell support at the inner surface of the shell. Each header extends through a penetration port of the shell and into the interior of the shell for supplying the liquid absorbent to the tower. A plurality of elongated branch lines are secured to each header and extend within the tower, each branch line having a supply end connected to the header and an opposite end supported on their own shell supports at the inner surface of the shell. A plurality of nozzles are secured to each branch. The nozzles are configured to spray the liquid absorbent into the flue gas within the tower. A beam in the shell has straps for further supporting the headers in the shell, if required.

Abstract: A light weight carrier head is attached to a hand held wand for fluid removal of coatings, paint and other accretions from structural surfaces. The carrier head is in the shape of a ring with equidistant nozzles capable of producing 25,000 to 60,000 psi fluid dispersions covering a swath of up to 6 inches.

Abstract: An end fitting for a sprinkler system where the fitting defines an internal chamber and the chamber is adapted to have at least one fluid exit out of the chamber. The fluid exit is integral to the fitting. There is an internal dome at an end of the chamber, and the fluid exit is adjacent to the dome, or touching the dome, or within the dome. A sprinkler system having a supply pipe, an end fitting for the pipe, a sprinkler head in fluid communication with the end fitting, and a fitting connection adapted for attaching the fitting to an end of the supply pipe, the fitting defining an internal chamber, the chamber adapted to have a plurality of fluid exits therefrom, each fluid exit integral to the fitting. The fitting also has an internal dome at another end of the chamber opposite the supply pipe.

Abstract: A variable pressure spray type vehicle laundry apparatus in which a carriage is mounted for longitudinal displacement along overhead parallel beams and an inverted L shaped spray arm carrying both horizontally and vertically directed nozzles circumscribes the vehicle to be laundered. In the preferred embodiment two reversely similar L shaped spray arms are used and caused to operate through a butterfly type cycle to spray various fluids at different pressures on the vehicle. For low pressure operations, the twin arm system is centered over the vehicle and both spray arms are supplied with low pressure fluid at the same time. For high pressure operations, the left and right spray arms are operated in sequence and each is maintained at an optimal spray arm to vehicle spacing during its operating cycle. The carriage is provided with a laterally translatable shuttle structure for this purpose.

Abstract: A double-swirl spraying nozzle has two swirl chambers which are open toward opposite sides and are in each case arranged on respective sides of a longitudinal center plane extending through the inflow duct and are preferably designed mirror-symmetrically with respect to the center axis of the inflow duct. This design makes it possible for the medium to enter without any cross-sectional constrictions into the two swirl chambers and to exit with a different swirl in opposite directions.

Abstract: A system is provided for distributing pesticide into the interior walls of a building includes an injection port in a wall of a building, connected to a manifold to which a large number of flexible tubing members, having discharge openings spaced along the length of the tubing members, are attached. The system may include a wheeled vehicle with separate vessels containing pesticide and inert gas under pressure connected to an injection gun. A flow meter is electrically connected to a data processor which records and prints information with respect to the amount of pesticide distributed into the wall.

Abstract: A passenger and cargo area fire safety system for a vehicle actuated by a collision comprising a series of impact sensors and a series of fire extinguishing gel injector nozzles placed around the perimeter of the vehicle including the passenger compartment and the trunk compartment. The gel is stored as a dry, powdered concentrate which when expelled and contacting air becomes a semi-solid gel protecting the passengers from injury and the cargo from damage.

Abstract: Torch tip for a torch, the tip adapted to be in fluid communication with a fuel gas and oxygen source for generating a flame, the torch tip including a tubular or substantially tubular body having a plurality of flame emitting spaced orifices, wherein the tubular body preferably is substantially U-shaped and includes a pair of spaced substantially parallel elongated legs. The torch tip can be used to simultaneously heat a plurality of closely spaced pipes for ease of removal or attachment to an object such as a reversing valve.

Abstract: A fluid-atomization manifold (50) for use in a misting system (20) configured to distribute a fluid (24) and to render that fluid (24) into a mist (26) is provided. The fluid-atomization manifold (50) has an input connector (54) coupled to a connector (44) of an interface fitting (36) coupled to fluid-distribution tubing (34) of the misting system (20). The fluid-atomization manifold (50) has a plurality of output connectors (56), wherein a connector (48) of each of a plurality of fluid-atomization nozzles (46) of the misting system (20) is configured to mate with the connector (44) of the interface fitting (36) and is coupled to one of the output connectors (56) of the fluid-atomization manifold (50).

Abstract: A fire fighting monitor apparatus has a casing having a main inlet pipe for receiving water under pressure from a water source and a plurality of outlet arms extending from the inlet pie. Each of the outlet arms has an elbow formed therein. The casing has a main rotary joint formed therein for rotating the casing and the plurality of outlet arms. Each outlet arm has an outlet arm rotary joint therein positioned between the main inlet pipe and the outlet arm elbow for rotating a portion of each casing outlet arm. A swiveling nozzle is coupled to each outlet arm for directing water from each outlet arm separately. Each swiveling nozzle has a ball joint having a passageway therethrough and having a threaded collar thereover for tightening the swiveled nozzle into any outlet position desired. The main rotary joint has an annular rack gear engaging a worm gear having a handle thereon for rotating the main inlet pipe and the plurality of outlet nozzles.

Abstract: The invention relates to a power source for supplying water-based liquid to a system, the power source comprising a container (5) for the water-based liquid and a pump unit (6) which comprises a pump (7) and a power source (8) for the pump, the pump unit being arranged to supply the water-based liquid from the container to the system via a pipe system (4) which is filled with a liquid.

Abstract: A hygienic toothpaste dispenser comprises a main body member having a plurality of tubular spouts (27, 28, and 29), from which an individual can dispense toothpaste from his or her own personally assigned tubular spout permanently marked by indicia (30), thereby providing a sanitary delivery system. This dispenser has a main body with a base (23) for connection to a toothpaste container (20), either directly or via an adapter (FIG. 10), and tubular spouts with caps (31) for delivery of the paste. Additional dispenser embodiments (FIGS. 8A, 8B, and 9) are shown. Also additional adapter embodiments (FIGS. 11A, 11B, 11C, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, and 17) show various means of connection between various types of toothpaste container tubular spouts and the various types of bases of the main body of the dispenser. Several dispensers may be connected together (FIG. 4), providing almost an unlimited number of assignable tubular spouts, limited only by a reasonable length and a reasonable width.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for making snow by generating water spray from a triple array of multiple nozzle sub-boom branch-pipes transversely protruding from the upper end of a main boom of a pivotably adjustable snow making pipe tower. Three air jet streams, one for each branch pipe, are simultaneously discharged under high pressure into and sequentially through the throats of each associated multiple stack of water sprays issuing from each set of branch pipe nozzles to thereby form multiple spray plumes of atomized and seeded water all directed forwardly from the upper end of the tower pipe. The water pipe may be an elliptical aluminum extrusion with two interior air tubes respectively controllably feeding large and small diameter air jet arrays to thereby provide a range of air jet water spray interaction.

Abstract: A water spraying apparatus for an ice making machine including an icing water sprayer having three spray tubes, a lateral header portion joining one end of each of the spray tubes together, and a pair of spray tube inlets connected to the lateral header portion. The spray tubes are spaced apart from and extend in parallel to each other. The bottom wall of each of the tubes has a plurality of water spray holes formed therein. The icing water sprayer is an integral one-piece structure. The spray tube inlets are symmetrically provided with respect to the longitudinal axis of the sprayer and have water supply connection openings with central axes in parallel with the lateral axis and facing each other. The spray tube inlets are preferably formed as a tee joint having a stem joined to the first wall of the lateral header portion and two arms with one arm having the water supply connection opening and the other arm being closed.

Abstract: A spray shower apparatus reconfigurable and adjustable for watering flowers and other plants planted in beds. The apparatus comprises a kit enabling modular assembly and enclosed within a common enclosure. The principal component of the kit is a rigid liquid conduit having at least one threaded end and a plurality of orifices disposed on the lateral wall of the conduit. The conduit has a plurality of spray nozzles attachable to the orifices of the liquid conduit. Each spray nozzle is adjustable as to direction of spray relative to the liquid conduit. Other components of the kit include a connector for connecting the liquid conduit to an external source of liquid, brackets for securing the liquid conduit to a vertical environmental surface, and an end cap for closing the distal end of the liquid conduit. Preferably, components are provided in quantities enabling a plurality of liquid conduits to be arranged in series.

Abstract: A connector for connecting a pair of firefighting nozzles to a fire service line includes a single inlet and a pair of outlets in fluid communication with the inlet. Each outlet forms the terminal end of a generally tubular arm whose inner diameter is substantially similar to that of the inlet. One arm includes a joint, whereby the one arm may be selectively articulated relative to the other arm from a first position in parallel relation to the other arm to a second position forming an angle of up to about 90 degrees with respect to the other arm. Preferably, the arms are of dissimilar length, with the articulatable arm extending to a point farther removed from the inlet than the other arm when the articulatable arm is in its first position relative to the other arm.

Abstract: A spraying device for conveniently spraying a plurality of cleaning liquids, e.g., a chemical solution and pure water, over a workpiece, includes sprayer body defining therein a plurality of fluid passages. The fluid passages are separate from each other, and each of the fluid passages is communicated to a respective nozzle portion having a nozzle outlet at a nozzle surface defined on an outer surface of the sprayer body. The nozzle portions communicating each of the different fluid passages have substantially the same distribution in the nozzle surface.

Abstract: A flare burner comprises a stack conduit, a plurality of gas distributing conduit extending radially from the stack conduit, and a plurality of gas supersonic gas nozzles connected to the gas distributing conduit. The stack conduit supplies flare gas to each of the gas distributing conduits, with gas communication therebetween. In one embodiment, the nozzles are directly connected to gas distributing conduit and in another embodiment the nozzles are connected to the gas distributing conduits via vertically extending burner conduits. The gas discharged through the supersonic nozzle flows at a supersonic velocity. The length of the burner conduits attached to the same gas distributing conduit becomes progressively shorter as the burner conduits are positioned further away from the stack conduit.

Abstract: An arrangement for uniformly distributing a liquid slurry across a flow path at a selected level of a housing. This invention incorporates a plurality of supply headers located adjacent the housing at that level of the housing for supplying the liquid slurry to the housing. A plurality of feeder lines extend from each of these supply headers across the flow path at this level of the housing. The feeder lines from one such supply header are arranged so as to be vertically displaced directly atop the feeder lines from an adjacent supply header. Thus, the feeder lines from the separate supply headers extend in a parallel, in-line relationship one atop the other thereby reducing the blockage of the flow path. Nozzles extend in a staggered fashion from these feeder lines and are off-set with respect to each other. The staggering of the nozzles is provided so that the spray from the nozzles coupled to the upper feeder lines do not impinge directly on the structure of the lower feeder lines.

Abstract: A spray head comprising a tubular body with an inlet and an outlet. A collar is located at the inlet. A cap fits over the outlet and has an end with a number of spray forming nozzles positioned in front of the outlet. The body has a protrusion having a button located on its free end. The protrusion is resiliently movable in a radial direction relative to the tubular body. The cap has a partial helical slot into which the button is receivable. The engagement of the button and slot converts rotational movement of the cap into longitudinal movement thereof, which adjusts the position of the nozzles relative to the outlet. The cap is releasable from the tubular body by radial depression of the button and disengagement thereof from the slot.

Abstract: A device for uniformly distributing as well as conserving water is provided. A main water supply line carries water to a main discharge header that has a plurality of outlets. The header includes at least a pair of conduits spaced to form at least two legs of a triangular support, each conduit having a flow restraining device which is disposed above but adjacent to the ground. The main header has a central restraining device of smaller diameter spaced from the ground to provide water and reduce the water pressure at the pair of outlets. The header preferably contains mesh filters or multiple screen filters which operate to restrain flow as well as to provide a uniform flow of water therethrough. A support arm is connected to the main water supply line at a swivel joint to form a supporting triangle, and a water control valve is positioned in the main water supply.

Abstract: A paste supply tube in a molding compound manufacturing apparatus includes first and second paste supply tubes extending parallel or substantially parallel to each other and in a direction widthwise of a pair of carrier films, each of the first and second paste supply tubes having upstream and downstream ends opposite to each other with respect to the direction of supply of a resinous paste material thereinto. While the downstream ends of the respective first and second paste supply tubes are closed, the first and second paste supply tubes are supported with the upstream and downstream ends of the first paste supply tube neighboring the downstream and upstream ends of the second paste supply tube, respectively, with respect to a direction perpendicular to the lengthwise direction of each paste supply tube.

Abstract: A hygienic toothpaste dispenser for selectively distributing toothpaste onto a toothbrush from one of a plurality tubes oriented so as to form a stand for a toothpaste container shaped as a cylinder, the tubes being capped with snap type covers. The tubes have indicia thereon to identify with a specific user.

Abstract: A multiple adhesive bead applicator has a handle member and a cross member. A network of adhesive distribution tubes is attached to the application and extends from the handle member to multiple distribution points in a preselected spacing on the cross member. Such an application is useful in a method for applying a cover member, such as an elastomeric membrane or insulation board, to a roofing substrate by first positioning the membrane adjacent a work area, then dispensing multiple beads of an adhesive onto the substrate in a preselected spacing and in a single pass and contacting the adhesive beads with the cover member.

Abstract: A distributor for dispersing an inlet stream into a volume within a separator vessel is provided, the volume having, in a horizontal plane, a first end and a second end, the distributor comprising:a first distribution lateral, the first distribution lateral defining a series of nozzles extending from about the center of the volume to about the first end and then from about the first end to about the second end;a second distribution lateral, the second distribution lateral defining a series of nozzles extending from about the center to about the second end and then from about the second end to about the first end, wherein the first and the second distribution laterals are essential symmetrical with respect to each other; anda manifold that provides a conduit from outside of the vessel to the two essentially symmetric distribution laterals.The distributor of the present invention has been shown to significantly increase the utilization of the volume of a separator vessel.

Abstract: A uniform distribution nozzle for electrostatic dispensing of conductive fluids, wherein the nozzle includes a nozzle body having a base and an attached cap, and an inlet for receiving fluid at a relatively low pressure. A substantially elongated outlet opening is provided on the nozzle for enabling distribution of the fluid, and a conductive shim is preferably included for providing an electrical charge to the fluid to enable electrostatic distribution from the nozzle. In a preferred embodiment, a plurality of distribution channels are provided to define discrete pathways within the nozzle for distributing and directing the fluid from the inlet to predetermine dispensing points along the outlet opening. The pathways have substantially equal flow characteristics, so that fluid travels with substantially equivalent volume, speed and pressure between the inlet and the outlet opening, regardless of which particular pathway and dispensing point are involved.