Abstract: A gypsum slurry modifier device is provided for use with a gypsum mixer outlet boot having at least one tubular outlet leg, and includes a support bracket mountable to the outlet boot; at least one clamp member associated with the support bracket and constructed and arranged for engaging the at least one tubular outlet leg of the outlet boot. Each at least one clamp member is constructed and arranged for exerting a vertical compression force on the associated at least one tubular outlet leg for expanding a slurry outlet flow from the at least one leg laterally beyond an exterior surface of the leg.

Abstract: A multi-functional shower includes body unit, a switch unit, a rain shower unit, a head shower unit and a connecting pipe. The body unit has connecting portion to connect a straight portion and a sloping portion. The rain shower unit is disposed inside the straight portion, and the switch unit and the head shower unit are disposed inside the sloping portion, the connecting pipe is disposed inside the connecting portion and is connected to the switch unit and the rain shower unit. The body unit is disposed with an inlet waterway. By rotating the switch unit, the inlet waterway is connected to the rain shower unit or the head shower unit, or is connected to the rain shower unit and the head shower unit at the same time, making water flow out of the rain shower unit or the head shower unit or both at the same time, respectively.

Abstract: A hygienic spray deflector apparatus includes an inlet opening, an outlet opening, and at least one wall that encloses a space between the inlet opening and the outlet opening. The hygienic spray deflector further includes a spray deflector in the space between the inlet opening and the outlet opening. The spray deflector is configured to deflect fluid that enters the hygienic spray deflector through the inlet opening. The hygienic spray deflector further includes a connector between the spray deflector and the at least one wall. The connector is configured to fix the spray deflector in place within the space. The connector is configured to allow air flow between the inlet opening and the outlet opening.

Abstract: This emitter (120) has a first valve seat part (174) provided around a hole (173) which forms a portion of a flow path between a reduced-pressure flow path and a discharge part. The first valve seat part (174) is formed by a three-step recessed circumferential surface, and is provided with one groove (175) which intersects said three-step recessed circumferential surface, and becomes shallower as said groove approaches the hole (173). As the external liquid pressure increases, a film (140) gradually bends towards the first valve seat part (174), and the open area of the groove (175) gradually decreases. The flow rate of an irrigation liquid is adjusted to an amount capable of passing through the opening of the groove (175).

Abstract: A discharge device includes a plurality of material conveying components, an adjustable shear ledge, and an adjustable shroud to convey materials from a container of a material spreader out onto an open area. The adjustable shear ledge includes at least one longitudinal mounting member such that the adjustable shear ledge may be translated towards or away from the plurality of material conveying components to maintain a predetermined gap distance. The adjustable shroud may also be pivotably connected to the adjustable shear ledge such that the adjustable shroud can be pivoted towards or away from the plurality of material conveying components. The adjustable shear ledge and the adjustable shroud may be moved accordingly to maintain a preferred gap distance and to maintain concentricity with a swing of the material conveying components in order to reduce wear on components and promote spread performance of the material spreader.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for mixing at least two fluids using an externally mixing nozzle for medical purposes, which has at least two outlet channels (10, 20) and at least two inlet openings (13, 23) with different or identical cross-sections, wherein two fluids with different volumetric flows and/or different viscosity are sprayed, and wherein the ratio of the cross-sections of the inlet channels (13, 23) and/or the outlet channels (10, 20) corresponds to the ratio of the volumetric flows so that the fluids flow with substantially identical flow speeds through the outlet channels (10, 20) and/or the inlet openings (13, 23). The invention furthermore relates to an externally mixing nozzle, a medical instrument and a medical device for spraying substances, in particular biological material.

Abstract: A shower device including a housing and a spray engine. The housing defines an inlet for a water supply. The spray engine includes an elastomeric layer providing a spray face and defining an outlet, a support layer having a first surface engaging the elastomeric layer and an opposite, second surface, the support layer defining a plurality of openings between the first surface and the second surface, material of the elastomeric layer extending axially through each of the plurality of openings to the second surface and radially over a portion of the second surface in a plurality of separate and individual flanges, the flanges providing an integrated seal on the second surface of the support layer. The elastomeric layer forms a continuous elastic coating covering the outer surfaces of the front and sides of the spray face and extending from the spray face through the openings to the second surface.

Abstract: One or more techniques and/or systems are disclosed for a foam fluid dispensing device that allows for quick and easy adjustment between a straight stream and dispersed stream. A user can quickly adjust between various stream patterns using a common motion in nozzle operation. An example device can comprise a nozzle comprising a nozzle body and an inlet configured to receive a flow of fluid, with a nozzle stem centrally disposed in the nozzle and fixedly engaged with the nozzle body. The device can also comprise a foam tube configured to receive and dispense at least a portion of the flow of fluid from the nozzle, with a foam tube coupler fixedly engaged with the foam tube. The foam tube coupler can be configured to operably couple with the nozzle stem.

Abstract: This emitter (120) comprises, downstream of a first pressure reducing flow path, a discharge amount adjustment part and a discharge part. The discharge amount adjustment part communicates with the discharge part via two flow paths: a first hole (173); and a communication flow path including a second hole (174) and a second pressure reducing flow path. An irrigation liquid is supplied directly to the discharge part from the discharge amount adjustment part through the first hole (173) when the external liquid pressure is low, and supplied to the discharge part from the discharge amount adjustment part through the second hole (174) and the second pressure reducing flow path when the external liquid pressure is high.

Abstract: A multi-media irrigation device is disclosed. The multi-media device is a multi-channel emitter device for plant growth. It includes a substrate; a water channel disposed on the substrate, the water channel having a plurality of perforations; a gas channel disposed on the substrate, the gas channel having a plurality of perforations; and at least one further fluid channel disposed on the substrate and having a plurality of perforations. Also disclosed is an integrated, self supporting elevated gas delivery tube and LED light for crop foliage. Lastly, a system for delivery of CO2 gas to light-deprivation operation of cannabis ‘production is disclosed.

Abstract: A method for coding a hose appliance with a fire-fighting device is provided. The method includes providing a codable hose appliance on the fire-fighting device, where the hose appliance includes a unique identifier. The method further includes sensing the unique identifier with a sensor associated with a portion of the fire-fighting device, and coding, using a control module communicatively coupled to the sensor, the hose appliance to the portion of the fire-fighting device in response to the sensor sensing the unique identifier. Coding the hose appliance to the portion of the fire-fighting device enables the hose appliance to control fluid flow from the fire-fighting device.

Abstract: A coating material is uniformly applied on an inner wall surface of a container while preventing leakage of the coating material and an increase in an installation space. An application apparatus (10) that applies a coating material (L) on an inner wall surface of a container (C) includes: a spray gun (20) having a spray nozzle (22); an outgoing pipe (30) and a return pipe (33); a supply controller (50); a rotary driver (60); and a mover (70), wherein the outgoing pipe (30) and the return pipe (33) are each provided with a resilient-shape part (32, 35) capable of extending and contracting resiliently.

Abstract: Fire extinguisher apparatus comprising at least one vessel containing a fire extinguishing medium and adapted to release said fire extinguishing medium when a fire or potential fire is identified characterised in that said fire extinguishing medium comprises an aqueous suspension of expanded vermiculite.

Abstract: A sprinkler including a fixed base defining a water inlet and a nozzle, a rotating assembly arranged for rotation relative to the fixed based about a rotation axis and including a water stream director, receiving a pressurized stream of water from the nozzle and directing it in a generally radially outward direction and a rotation speed governing assembly operatively associated with the rotating assembly and operative to intermittently reduce a speed of rotation of the rotating assembly, so as to thereby increase a radial range of the stream, the rotational speed governing assembly including a rotating enclosure rotating together with the rotating assembly and enclosing a viscous material, a static element and a moving element.

Abstract: A non-combustion type flavor inhaler comprises: a reservoir storing an aerosol source; a transfer unit transferring the aerosol source from upstream of the liquid surface forming location to a liquid surface forming location at which a liquid surface of the aerosol source is formed, the transfer unit being configured to form the liquid surface; a suction port arranged downstream of the liquid surface forming location; a first atomizer atomizing the aerosol source located upstream of the liquid surface forming location; and a second atomizer atomizing a droplet generated from the liquid surface formed at the liquid surface forming location, the droplet being located downstream of the liquid surface forming location.

Abstract: A battery operated backpack sprayer is provided where the battery is releasably mounted under a housing attached to the tank of the sprayer. At the bottom of the housing is a receptacle for the battery and from which the battery can be released for recharging or replacement.

Abstract: A scent diffuser (e.g., an air freshener) may be configured to resemble a desired shape, such as the shape of an animal. The scent diffuser may comprise an interactive body portion, a fragrance emitter, and a support component configured to support the body portion and the fragrance emitter. The interactive body portion comprises a base; a cover secured relative to the base; and a pivot member movably secured relative to the cover, wherein the pivot member is configured to pivot, bob, or otherwise move freely relative to the cover upon application of an external force to the pivot member. The fragrance emitter is secured relative to the base of the interactive body portion, and the fragrance emitter comprises a fragrance composition configured to diffuse into an environment surrounding the scent diffuser.

Abstract: A valve assembly includes a valve with a valve body and chamber. A poppet with a stem and piston is slidably engaged inside the valve body. A poppet release mechanism is included for releasing the poppet from a closed position. A mechanism cover is attached to the valve body. A safety mechanism with a pin, spring, and lever is included for preventing the poppet from moving into a fully open position. A first end of the pin extends into the chamber into a pathway of the poppet and a second end of the pin extends into the valve body of the valve. The spring is positioned between and in contact with the pin and the mechanism cover to bias the pin toward the poppet. A first end of the lever is pivotably attached to the pin and a second end of the lever extends out from the valve body.

Abstract: Disclosed is a device for spreading liquid and/or solid active agents as well as a method for controlling the device. The device comprises a carrier vehicle, at least one boom arranged pivotably about a rotation axis, and at least one sensor arrangement for detecting an angular velocity and/or an angular position of the boom about the rotation axis in relation to a reference plane. A control unit processes output signals of the sensor arrangements to control signals for an actuator for the purpose of pivoting the boom. Two actuators or a double acting actuator provide an actuating connection between the carrier vehicle and the pivotable boom, wherein the actuator has one active actuating side for each of the two pivoting directions of the boom, which active actuating side is electromagnetically or electromotively actuatable.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to an injection valve for an internal combustion engine of a motor vehicle, having a cooling device for cooling the injection valve. The mentioned cooling device is a thermosiphon cooling device, wherein the thermosiphon cooling device comprises a reservoir volume, and wherein the cooling element has a thermally conductive connection to the reservoir volume.