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 nozzle capable of removing a surplus liquid material, which is adhered to outer surfaces of the nozzle and which affects a discharge operation, without undergoing a special process, and a liquid material discharge device provided with the nozzle. The nozzle (1) includes a body (2) having a liquid inflow space, and a discharge tube (4) communicating with the liquid inflow space and extending downwards from the body (2). A liquid removing member (16) is disposed at a lower end of the body (2) in a state laterally surrounding the discharge tube (4), and the liquid removing member (16) includes a groove-like space (15) that is formed between adjacent to of plural surrounding surfaces (10), and that generates capillary force acting in a direction laterally away from the discharge tube (4).

Abstract: One or more techniques and/or systems are disclosed for a dual shutoff nozzle that can mitigate a user positioning a bale handle of the nozzle in an intermediate position to achieve fog flow through the nozzle. A nozzle may be devised that allows the bale to be disposed in a fully closed position, and/or disposed in a fully open position, and to switch between a fog spray and a straight tip flow. The nozzle may comprise a first flow control element, and a shutoff component that controls the first control element. The nozzle can comprise a second flow control element that controls flow between a straight nozzle outlet and a fog pattern outlet; and the second flow control element can be controlled by a pattern sleeve using a rotation motion.

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: A system and method for water irrigation system are provided. The water irrigation system includes a set of pressure modulators for generating a set of modulated pressure signals that include an actuating pressure signal and a de-actuating pressure signal. The water irrigation system includes a set of irrigating elements. Each of the irrigating elements includes a water emitter connected to a pressure sensing circuit. The pressure sensing circuit is for actuating the water emitter responsive to the actuating signal and de-actuating the water emitter responsive to the de-actuating signal. The water irrigation system further includes tubing for carrying water for irrigation and the modulated pressure signals to the irrigating element.

Abstract: There is a volatile composition dispenser comprising: a housing comprising a rear frame having a frame opening a push button movably disposed within the frame opening; and a cartridge aligned with the push button, the cartridge comprising a container having an orifice and containing a volatile composition, a rupturable substrate sealably attached to and covering the orifice, and rupture elements adjacent the rupturable substrate; and a resilient member aligned with the push button and the rupture elements wherein upon receiving a pressure on the push button, said resilient member moves the rupture elements into a first position in which the rupture elements engage with the rupturable substrate and wherein upon removing the pressure from the push button, said resilient member exerts a force on the push button and moves the rupture elements into a second position in which the rupture elements are not engaged with the rupturable substrate.

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.

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: 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 gas turbine engine fuel nozzle comprises a spray tip defining a fuel exit passage therethrough that extends along a central axis. The fuel exit passage has an exit orifice aligned with the central axis. The exit orifice is circumscribed by an inner annular surface. The inner annular surface has a spherically-convex profile in cross-section, the profile being constant around the circumference of the inner annular surface.

Abstract: Nebulization systems to generate a mist of microdroplets of a liquid for the purpose of refreshing the atmosphere. Such nebulization systems are sized for mounting on a sales display for humidifying and refreshing fresh products displayed for sale.

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: There is a volatile composition dispenser comprising a housing having a rear fram, a rupturable cartridge disposed within the housing and a button for rupturing the cartridge. The volatile composition dispenser further comprises a guiding mechanism for guiding movement of the button from a first position to a second position when the button is pressed.

Abstract: There is a volatile composition dispenser comprising a housing comprising a rear frame having a frame opening, and an inner wall. A push button is movably disposed in the frame opening and the inner wall and is configured to be movable with respect to the inner wall from a first position to a second position wherein the push button is interlocked with the inner wall in the second position.

Abstract: Systems and methods of dispensing fluids such as fire suppressant include a fire suppressant delivery system having at least one fire suppressant delivery apparatus. The fire suppressant delivery apparatus includes a tower member, at least one dispensing mechanism mounted to the tower member and operable to adjust at least one of a dispensing angle relative to a horizontal plane and a dispensing angle circumferentially about the tower member, at least one fire monitoring device mounted to the tower member and operable to detect fire, and a flow regulator automatically operable to control flow of a fire suppressant to the at least one dispensing mechanism in response to fire detected by the at least one fire monitoring device.

Abstract: An accessory for an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) comprising a baseplate that is attached to the UAV unmanned aerial vehicle, at least one dispersant canister that is removably attached to the baseplate, a radio frequency receiver, an auxiliary circuit board, at least one battery, first and second wire pairs that supply electrical current from the auxiliary circuit board, a protective housing, and a radio frequency transmitter that is in communication with the radio frequency receiver. In alternate embodiments, the invention further comprises an electric match, linear solenoid, or electric primer.

Abstract: A concealed flow regulator includes a water supply opening providing a water flow and disposed with threads; a housing portion connected to the water supply opening and forming an air flow clearance therewith that communicates with exterior air, having an external revolution surface disposed with external threads and in which is defined a mutation cavity and a suction passage in communication with the mutation chamber and having an external port disposed in the external revolution surface in communication with the air flow clearance and an internal port that connects an interior portion of the mutation cavity with the exterior air; and a diversion device assembled within the housing portion through which the water flow flows into the mutation chamber and generates a negative pressure which sucks in exterior air via the air flow clearance and the suction passage that mixes with the divided water flow to produce bubble water.

Abstract: The present invention provides a 2-way air flow type dispenser for spraying powder and a powder sprayer including the same. The present invention adopts a 2-way air flow manner in which an air flow causing the powder to be sprayed and an air flow causing the powder to be transferred from a container to a spraying nozzle are separately formed, thereby enabling the smooth spraying of the powder.