Abstract: An electromagnetically operable fuel injector for a fuel injection system of an internal combustion engine is disclosed having a ferromagnetic core, a magnetic coil at least partially surrounding the ferromagnetic core and an armature magnetically coupled to the magnetic coil and being movably responsive to the magnetic coil. The armature actuates a valve-closing element, which interacts with a fixed valve seat and is movable away from the fixed valve seat of a fuel valve when the magnetic coil is excited. The armature has a generally elongated shape and a generally central opening for reception of fuel from a fuel inlet connector positioned adjacent thereto. The fuel inlet connector extends in a generally longitudinal direction above the armature and defines a central path for fuel to enter the inlet connector and to be directed toward the armature for further passage toward the fixed valve seat.

Abstract: An electromagnetically operable fuel injector for a gaseous fuel injection system of an internal combustion engine, the injector having a generally longitudinal axis. which comprises, a ferromagnetic core, a magnetic coil at least partially surrounding the ferromagnetic core and an armature magnetically coupled to the magnetic coil and being movably responsive to the magnetic coil. The armature actuates a valve closing element which interacts with a fixed valve seat of a fuel valve and is movable away from the fixed valve seat when the magnetic coil is excited. The fixed valve seat defines a central fuel opening and a generally annular groove adjacent the central fuel opening, the armature having a generally elongated shape and a generally central opening for axial reception and passage of gaseous fuel from a fuel inlet connector positioned adjacent thereto.

Abstract: A spray gun includes a handle portion and an extension portion. A nozzle is connected with an outer end of the extension portion. An electrode assembly is disposed in the extension portion to establish an electrical field to electrostatically charge particles of coating material. A coating material flow control member and a purge air flow control member are disposed on the handle portion. Operation of either one of the two flow control members actuates a membrane switch assembly. Operation of the purge air flow control member directs the flow of air to the coating material passage in the extension portion to remove excess coating material from the passage and from the nozzle. Different size hand grips may be mounted on the handle portion of the spray gun to accommodate operators having hands of different sizes.

Abstract: The present device provides a fuel injector including a two-input, self-triggering monostable driver circuit for an electromechanical valve is disclosed. Upon receipt of an initiation signal, the driver circuit generates a predetermined current profile in a coil. A current sensing mechanism senses the current flowing through the coil, enabling a current threshold generator to detect a preset peak current threshold state. Upon detection of the preset peak current threshold state, the current threshold generator establishes a new hold current threshold state in the coil. A rapid decay generator forces a rapid transition from peak current to hold current within the coil. The hold current is maintained within preset hysteretic limits until the valve cycle is terminated by removing the initiation signal from the inputs.

Abstract: A fuel injection valve for an internal combustion engine includes an armature assembly including an injector needle reciprocable between a closed position and an open position; a needle seat for receiving the injector needle in the closed position, the needle seat including a central opening therethrough; a discharge orifice disk disposed downstream of the needle seat, the discharge orifice disk directing fuel toward a desired location; and a turbulence generator disposed upstream of the discharge orifice disk.

Abstract: An electromagnetically operable fuel injector for a fuel injection system of an internal combustion engine, the injector having a generally longitudinal axis, and including a ferromagnetic core, a magnetic coil at least partially surrounding the ferromagnetic core, and an armature magnetically coupled to the magnetic coil and being movably responsive to the magnetic coil. The armature is adapted to actuate a valve closing element interactive with a fixed valve seat and being movable away from the fixed valve seat when the magnetic coil is excited. The armature has a generally cylindrical shape and a generally central opening defining a through-passage for reception of fuel from a fuel inlet connector positioned adjacent thereto. A valve-closing element is attached to the armature and is positioned to be selectively moved toward and away from the fixed valve seat.

Abstract: In the process for the continuous dispersion of at least one fluid A constituting the disperse phase and at least one continuous phase constituting the enclosing phase of a fluid B, at least one fluid stream A and at least one fluid stream B are fed into a dispersion apparatus and come into contact therein in a dispersion chamber.

Abstract: A hand-held disposable dispenser for powder that includes a container for containing the powder and a cover layer releasably attached to the container, and when opened, allowing for dispensing of the powder. The container includes a bottom layer, an intermediate layer that overlies the bottom layer, and a top layer. The top layer overlies spacingly the intermediate layer, with only the perimeter of the top layer being attached to the perimeter of the bottom layer, and thereby forms with the intermediate layer of the container, a compartment for containing the powder, and has a plurality of throughbores for dispensing the powder.

Abstract: A nozzle for substantially laminar dispersion of gases at an angle to a central axis has a conically shaped portion and a stem portion. A chamfered bore allows a smooth entry of gas or vapor under pressure into a longitudinal bore within the stem portion which extends into the conical portion. A plurality of angularly oriented bores extend from the sloping face of the conical portion into the longitudinal bore forming sharp ridges at their intersection with the longitudinal bore, with the centerlines of the angular bores, all intersecting within the longitudinal bore. The conical portion is truncated and an axial bore extends from the truncated portion into the longitudinal bore. The diameters of the angular bores, the axial bore, and the longitudinal bore are chosen to insure the formation of sharp ridges to the exclusion of flat surfaces or lands.

Abstract: A watering container with a rotatable nozzle having a plurality of water delivery patterns. In particular, a rotatable nozzle having a plurality of water delivery patterns is rotationally attached to a water spout on a watering container. A user can turn the rotatable nozzle to select the desired water delivery pattern. In a preferred embodiment of the watering container, the user may select either a steady stream water pattern or a dispersed rosette water spray pattern. The watering container includes an internal fluid reservoir which can vary in volume based on the needs of the user. Water exits the internal fluid reservoir and flows through the water spout and then through the water delivery pattern selected by the user on the rotatable nozzle when the watering container is properly tilted. An integral elongated handle on the watering container enables the user to reduce stress on their hand and wrist during the tilting process.

Abstract: There is disclosed a sprayer apparatus for selectively spraying or dispensing multiple fluid components. The apparatus comprises a housing having a first inlet and an first outlet, the first housing inlet being adapted for attachment to a garden hose, the first housing outlet being in fluid communication with the first housing inlet; and an insert member having a first inlet for receiving fluid and a first outlet for dispensing fluid therefrom, the first insert inlet being in fluid communication with the first insert outlet through a passage defined by the insert member, the insert member being mateable with the housing so that the first housing outlet mates with the first insert inlet so that a fluid can flow from the first housing inlet to the first insert outlet. A method of spraying a fluid is also disclosed.

Abstract: Pumps and injectors having a control valve spring arrangement configured to provide a force step when the control valve is at a rate shape position, and related methods for operating a control valve, are provided. The control valve is moveable over a stroke range between an open position and a closed position. The stroke range includes a rate shape position. The control valve spring arrangement is configured to provide a first spring force when the control valve is between the closed position and the rate shape position, and to provide a second spring force that is less than the first spring force when the control valve is between the rate shape position and the open position.

Abstract: A device for injecting liquid chemical solutions into the flow of a lawn sprinkler system. The device allows the user to easily attach and remove chemical jars without the risk of losing the prime on the pump.

Abstract: A rotary nozzle device is described. The device includes plural rotatable hollow links which are mutually passable through, a pump for feeding a pressurized fluid into the hollow links, and at least one fluid injection port in at least one hollow link of the nozzle. Moreover, the fluid is injected from the injection port while the hollow link is rotated by the force of the fluid pressurized by the pump, and the motion of the injection port is set in chaotic state by adjusting a structural characteristic of the nozzle.

Abstract: The present invention is a self-measuring container that dispenses only a specific amount of fluid each time fluid is poured from the container. This container has a storage chamber where the fluid initially resides and a measuring/dispensing chamber, below the storage chamber, where the specific amount of the fluid that will be dispensed during the next pouring operation resides. An aperture at one end of the container connects the storage and dispensing chambers. This aperture permits the fluid in the storage chamber to flow into the dispensing chamber. The container dispenses the fluid through an exit channel that extends from the dispensing chamber to the top of the container. The storage chamber bottom serves to separate the storage and dispensing chambers and acts as a barrier during a pouring operation to prevent fluid from flowing from the storage chamber to the dispensing chamber until desired. The measuring chamber may also contain a diaphragm to permit the volume within the chamber to be adjusted.

Abstract: A fuel injection valve for internal combustion engines, with a valve member which is guided axially displaceably in a bore of a valve body and which has, at its end on the combustion space side, a conical valve sealing face, the conical valve sealing face cooperates with a conical valve seat face at that end of the bore on the combustion space side. A blind hole or a conical region adjoins said bore on the combustion space side, with a pressure space that opens onto the valve seat and located between the valve member shank and the wall of the bore, and with at least one injection duct which leads from an inner wall of the injection valve. The inner wall being located downstream of the valve seat. To form the injection jet, the entry regions of the injection duct are rounded, an upper entry region which faces the pressure space having a large radius (RA) and a lower entry region which faces away from the pressure space having a smaller radius (RB). At the same time, the size of the radius (RA) is 0.02 to 0.

Abstract: A dispensing head for air assisted and airless application of a material to a surface includes a cylindrical barrel having a supply passage therein for the material to flow from a source to a nozzle. The barrel includes at one end a nozzle seat that slideably receives a nozzle body. The nozzle body has a bore that opens at one end to the barrel passageway, and at another end has a nozzle tip with an orifice through which material is dispensed. The nozzle body has a groove formed therein that receives a seal. When the nozzle body is inserted into the nozzle seat, the seal is compressed between the nozzle groove wall and a wall of the nozzle seat to hold the nozzle within the nozzle seat during further assembly of the dispensing head. The seal is preferably captured and isolated from a set of air jets that are formed in the nozzle body, thereby preventing the seal for blocking the air jets.

Abstract: A water fall clock comprising a basin, the basin defining a water well, a water fountain, the water fountain being supported by the basin, and a transparent cover. The transparent cover is positioned on the basin and encloses the water fountain. The transparent cover is sized and shaped to encase the water fountain. The water fountain has at least one water spout for ejecting water within the transparent cover. The water fountain further comprises a water pump, the water pump is positioned within the water well, a water pipe, the water pipe extends between the water pump and the water spout and allows water to pass from the water pump to the water spout. The water fountain allows fallen water from the water spout to flow into the water well for recirculation by the water pump. A clock can further be secured to the basin, thereby creating a decorative enclosed water fall clock structure. A cabinet structure can enclose the basin, thereby creating a decorative enclosed basin.

Abstract: A secondary fluid delivery system for use in a vehicle having a windshield washer system which includes a primary fluid reservoir for supplying windshield washer fluid to a windshield, the secondary fluid delivery system comprising a cover designed to fit on a retail container of windshield washer fluid, conduits extending between the retail container and the primary fluid reservoir, a pump operatively connected to pump windshield fluid from the retail container to the primary fluid reservoir, and sensing means for sensing fluid levels both within the primary fluid reservoir and the retail container. The system may be provided in both manual and automatic modes, the manual mode being under the control of the vehicle operator to transfer fluid when required while with the automatic system, the transfer of fluid is automatically initiated.

Abstract: The invention relates to a sprinkler or a spray head comprising a housing (2), an inlet (3), a nozzle (4) mounted in the housing, a passage (17-18-13) from the inlet to the nozzle, and a holder (8) for a release means, the holder being mounted in front of the nozzle so that it prevents the nozzle from spraying extinguishing medium forward without hindrance, the nozzle being arranged to spray extinguishing medium once the release means has been released. The holder (8) is mounted in the housing (2) by means of a locking mechanism, which is arranged to open and release the holder (8) from the housing once the release means (7) has been released.