Patents Examined by Andre Kashnikow
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Patent number: 6182868Abstract: A carton for a portable two-component polyurethane foam spray kit has front and rear panels interconnected at their vertically extending ends with carton sides to form a rectangular opening closed at its bottom by bottom flaps. A top cover flap has valve openings allowing the kit user to open and close pressurized “A” and “B” polyurethane cylinders carried in the carton without opening the carton. The carton is carried by a strap secured to the cylinders extending through the top of the carton. A closeable, punch-out front flap formed as part of the front panel allows the kit hoses to be attached to the cylinders and the dispensing gun and stored for shipment and use within the carton between the cylinders and the front panel.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 1999Date of Patent: February 6, 2001Assignee: Fomo Products, Inc.Inventors: Paul Gregory Hurray, Stefan Gantenbein
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Patent number: 6179229Abstract: A device designed to wash and rinse pets, of a simple design, which dispenses shampoo and automatically mixes shampoo when washing the animal while replicating the familiar and enjoyable size and feel to the animal of a human hand in a scratching activity.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 1999Date of Patent: January 30, 2001Inventor: Mark Desmond
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Patent number: 6179224Abstract: The inventive device includes a cylindrical container having an open top, a closed bottom and a cylindrical side wall therebetween. A submersible pump is secured to an interior surface of the closed bottom of the container. The pump has an inlet and an outlet. The outlet has a supply pipe extending outwardly therefrom. The supply pipe extends upwardly along the cylindrical side wall. The supply pipe has an open free end extending outwardly of the open top of the container. The pump has a power cord extending outwardly thereof and extending outwardly of the container. A length of hose is provided having a first end and a second end. The first end is dimensioned for coupling with the open free end of the supply pipe. A plurality of attachments each have an open lower end for selective coupling with the second end of the length of hose.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 1999Date of Patent: January 30, 2001Inventor: David E. Huesken
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Patent number: 6179226Abstract: The present invention relates to a high pressure cleaning device having suds cleaning efficacy comprising a control body, containing a Venturi tube seat at the interior thereof, connected to the output of a pump, one side of the body being an inlet for the feeding of detergent and the other side being connected to a high pressurized air output pipe such that the water stream and the detergent are mixed and formed into suds flowing out from an water outlet of the body to the outside for cleaning purpose, characterized in that a bending opening is provided to the middle section of the of the body connected to the inlet and outlet water passage, and the opening edge of the bending opening, corresponding to the lateral side of the body, a pressure-adjusting device is provided and a plug shaft is inserted at the bending opening and in combination with the conic shape end of the shaft body and a press board mounted at the bottom end of the plug shaft to resist the pressure change of the pressure within the interiorType: GrantFiled: January 18, 2000Date of Patent: January 30, 2001Inventor: Huang Y Jen
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Patent number: 6179217Abstract: A coating method by the use of a rotary atomizing head type coating system (21), permitting to make multiple color changes in the course of a coating operation by providing a plural number of paint cartridges (35) of different colors which can be replaceably and removably loaded on the coating system. The coating method for the coating system includes: a paint cartridge loading step of setting a paint cartridge (35) of a specified color in a housing (22); a coating step of supplying paint in the loaded paint cartridge to a rotary atomizing head (30); a paint cartridge unloading step of unloading the paint cartridge (35) from the housing (22) after finishing a predetermined coating operation; and a washing step of feeding a washing fluid from an atomizing head washing device (57) to the front side of the rotary atomizing head (30) to wash away deposited residues of a previous color therefrom.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 1999Date of Patent: January 30, 2001Assignee: ABB K.K.Inventors: Osamu Yoshida, Hidetsugu Matsuda
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Patent number: 6179216Abstract: A method of optimizing the delivery of water to cultivated fields by means of a pivoting irrigation gun mounted on a moving carriage, the method consisting, for irrigating a field of length (L) and of width equal to twice the throw (P) of the gun: in subdividing the irrigation zone into three successive zones, namely: a start-of-irrigation zone (ZD), an intermediate zone (ZI), and an end-of-irrigation zone (ZF); and in irrigating the start-of-irrigation zone (ZD) and/or the end-of-irrigation zone (ZF) by performing at least one alternation of a pause during which the carriage is stationary and a displacement of the carriage at a predetermined speed over a distance corresponding to one throw of the gun, so as to optimize the delivery of water relative to the delivery supplied in the intermediate zone, by limiting the water deficits (d1, d2) at the beginning and at the end of irrigation.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 1999Date of Patent: January 30, 2001Assignee: Perrot S.A.Inventor: Jo{umlaut over (e)}l Panhelleux
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Patent number: 6179223Abstract: A spray nozzle fluid regulator and restrictor combination for controlling fluid supplied to a spray nozzle used in a fluid supply system includes a pressure regulator portion and a fluid restrictor portion. The pressure regulator portion controls a fluid pressure of the fluid supplied to the spray nozzle. The fluid restrictor portion controls the flow rate of the fluid supplied to the spray nozzle. The pressure regulator portion and the fluid restrictor portion are formed as a single assembly with the fluid restrictor portion being positioned substantially adjacent to the pressure regulator portion to increase the overall responsiveness of the pressure regulator portion.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 1999Date of Patent: January 30, 2001Assignee: Illinois Tool WorksInventors: Richard Sherman, Jerry VerHoven
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Patent number: 6179228Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 1999Date of Patent: January 30, 2001Assignee: AquamasterInventors: Dennis L. Ramaker, David E. Wasmer
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Patent number: 6179219Abstract: A vehicle air-freshener includes a holder base for mounting inside a motor vehicle, a container body mounted on the holder base and holding a perfume, the container body having a recessed top side wall, and a top center through hole formed through the lowest area of the recessed top side wall for enabling the smell of the perfume to escape out of the container body into the air, a control ball moved in the recessed top side wall of the container body to close/open the top center through hole, and a perforated cap covered on the container body to hold the control ball in the recessed top side wall of the container body.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2000Date of Patent: January 30, 2001Inventor: Ching-Chen Lin
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Patent number: 6179221Abstract: A sprinkler for watering a fixed spray pattern includes a flow conduit having a nozzle coupled thereto. A filter screen is held in place beneath the nozzle. The filter screen engages against a poppet type valve member of a flow shut off valve to space the valve member away from a valve seat to permit water flow through the flow conduit when the filter screen and nozzle are in place. If the nozzle is removed, the filter screen can move far enough upwardly, or can itself also be removed, that the valve member closes to shut off flow through the flow conduit. The flow shut off valve is located at a fixed distance from a reference point in the top of the flow conduit to permit the same sized screen to open the valve regardless of the overall length of the flow conduit. A flush cap used initially on top of the flow conduit in place of the nozzle, i.e.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 1999Date of Patent: January 30, 2001Assignee: The Torro CompanyInventors: Allan M. Goldberg, James W. Zimmerman, Joseph Daniel Mason
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Patent number: 6179220Abstract: The invention relates to a fuel injection apparatus, in particular for diesel engines, comprising at least one injection nozzle which is connected to a fuel pressure line and which has a nozzle element which can be actuated through a control unit for the opening and the closing of the injection nozzle, with the control unit comprising a piston which is displaceably journalled in a control passage, which is coupled at its one end to the nozzle element and which bounds with its other end together with a plug which is arranged in the control passage a pressure chamber which can be connected up to the fuel pressure line via a supply passage and which communicates with an outflow passage, with it being possible to vary the pressure in the pressure chamber through the release or the interruption of the flow through the outflow passage for the actuation of the nozzle element when the pressure chamber is connected via the supply passage to the fuel pressure line, and with it being possible to influence the flow throuType: GrantFiled: September 29, 1999Date of Patent: January 30, 2001Assignee: Delphi Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Manfred Kolkman, Hermann Breitbach
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Patent number: 6176438Abstract: A suck back valve comprises an ON/OFF valve, a suck back mechanism, a first sensor for detecting a displacement amount of a first diaphragm of the ON/OFF valve, and a second sensor for detecting a displacement amount of a second diaphragm corresponding to a suction amount of a coating liquid. The suck back valve further comprises a control unit for feedback-controlling the valve displacement speed of the ON/OFF valve and the suction amount of the coating liquid on the basis of detection signals obtained by the first sensor and the second sensor respectively.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 1999Date of Patent: January 23, 2001Assignee: SMC Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Akio Sato, Tetsuro Maruyama, Yuji Tsuda
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Patent number: 6176442Abstract: The mounting of a component subjected to pressure from a fluid requires special precautions if the component is made of wear resistant, hard and hence generally brittle material and may be destroyed by locally raised stresses. A fluidic component of this kind, made, for example, of silicon/glass is arranged in an elastomeric shaped component, made, for example, of silicon rubber. The inner contours of the elastomeric shaped component correspond to the outer contours of the fluidic component. The outer contours of the shaped component corresponds to the inner contours of a holder. Due to this “floating mounting” there are no unacceptable local pressure peaks and no deformation of the fluidic component. The device is particularly suitable for mounting a fluidic component made of glass or silicon, or miniature dimensions, subject to high pressure.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 1998Date of Patent: January 23, 2001Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbHInventors: Joachim Eicher, Johannes Geser
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Patent number: 6176437Abstract: A dusting gun for removal of dirt and for cleaning purposes, where dirt, dust, oil and other loose or firmly sticking coats are removed with compressed air. The dusting gun comprises an oscillating pressure discharge valve which causes splitting up of the air flow into periodically repeated pressure discharges. The oscillating valve acts automatically under the influence of the static and dynamic pressures of the compressed air and is designed to oscillate with a frequency in the range of 2-50 Hz. The oscillating valve is connected to a nozzle by an elongated air duct.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 1999Date of Patent: January 23, 2001Inventor: Ejnar Pedersen
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Patent number: 6176397Abstract: The container is adapted to be releasably secured to a rotatable turntable. It has a pie-shaped cross section, with a recess in the bottom to receive a projection to hold it in place on the turntable. Another projection projects laterally from the narrow end of the container to mate with a receptacle on the turntable to prevent the container from being tipped off of the turntable. The container has a sloping hinged cover for a large opening on the top, and a hinged cover for a small shaker opening in the top. In one embodiment, the container has a dispensing opening in the bottom and a rotary dispenser operable from outside the container for dispensing pre-measured quantities of materials through the bottom opening.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 1998Date of Patent: January 23, 2001Assignee: Robbins Industries Inc.Inventors: E. Stanley Robbins, Rodney W. Robbins, Frans M. Weterrings, Ted A. Bell
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Patent number: 6176441Abstract: An in-cylinder fuel injection valve which can realize perfectly hollow conical spray with the minimum amount of center spray. When the outer diameter of a portion of a valve supported by a turning body in such a manner that it can move in an axial direction is represented by D1, the inner diameter of a center hole is represented by D2 and the outer diameter of an inner annular groove is represented by D3, 2×(D2−D1)<D3−D1, and the total of the volume of a space surrounded by a valve seat, the turning body and the valve when the valve is closed and the volume of the inner annular groove is set to 0.25 mm3 or less.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 1999Date of Patent: January 23, 2001Assignee: Mitsubishi Denki Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Tsuyoshi Munezane, Mamoru Sumida
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Patent number: 6176440Abstract: A wobbling sprinkler head apparatus is provided for use in irrigation systems such as self-propelled mechanically moving irrigation systems, in which the wobbling sprinkler head faces downward from the water supply conduit. The sprinkler head has a body having a water inlet and a connection to the water supply conduit and a nozzle for directing a stream of water from the sprinkler body. The sprinkler head has one or more arms extending from the body around a water deflecting head to support a support collar. The water deflecting head is movably attached to the sprinkler head body and has a water deflecting surface positioned to deflect water directed thereagainst from the nozzle and to rotate the water deflective head. A mass having a weight of greater than 0.5 pounds is removably attached to the support collar to dampen vibrations caused by the wobbling sprinkler head and may be interchanged between different masses to meet different operating conditions.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 1999Date of Patent: January 23, 2001Assignee: Senninger Irrigation, Inc.Inventor: Frederick T. Elliott
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Patent number: 6176439Abstract: An enhanced mixing equipment system including a power supply, an actuatable valve, the actuatable valve connected via a line between the power supply and a storage vessel, an actuatable discharge/mixing valve attached to a portion of the storage vessel, the actuatable discharge/mixing valve connected via a line between the actuatable valve and a hose, a terminal end of the hose having a nozzle, a control input line connecting the power supply to a control valve positioned adjacent to the nozzle, and a control return line having a safety bleed positioned adjacent to the actuatable valve and connecting the control valve to the actuatable valve and the actuatable discharge/mixing valve such that any loss of pressure in the control return line results in closing the actuatable valve and the actuatable discharge/mixing valve as pressure is released through the safety bleed. With such an arrangement various configurations are possible which provide various redundancies in operator safety.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 1999Date of Patent: January 23, 2001Assignee: P. K. Lindsay Co., Inc.Inventor: David Masison
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Patent number: 6173791Abstract: The method of extinguishing a fire characterized by production of flames openly rising above an upwardly presented liquid fat or grease zone, in a fryer, the fat or grease being combustible to produce the fire, the steps that include locating a mist forming nozzle to direct mist toward the flames, delivering essentially pure water under pressure to the nozzle so that the nozzle forms a jet stream of water mist delivered form the nozzle as a rapid and expanding Oflow of concentrated mist, and directing said mist stream into the flames to substantially encompass the flames, and to flow toward the fat or grease zone, and for a sufficient time to extinguish the flames and to lower the temperature of the surface of the fat or grease zone to a level below combustion temperature.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 1999Date of Patent: January 16, 2001Inventor: Ping-Li Yen
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Patent number: 6173907Abstract: A dispenser (1) for a liquid product (P) containing a film-forming polymer in the form of fine droplets, includes a container (2) containing the product (P) and at least one propellant gas (G). A valve (15) for dispensing the product, mounted on the container (2), includes a body (24) provided with a first chamber (28a) and a second chamber (28b), intercommunicating via a passage (p), movable element (16) for actuating the valve (15) being provided for the dispensing of the product, the first chamber (28a) being provided with a first additional gas intake opening (d1), and a second opening (d2) for the intake of the product in permanent communication with this product, the second chamber (28b) at least partially formed of the actuating element (16). In this valve, the delivery rate during the dispensing of the product (P) is determined by the cross-section of the passage (p).Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 1998Date of Patent: January 16, 2001Assignee: L'OrealInventor: Jean-Francois Benoist