Patents Examined by Jason J Boeckmann
  • Spray head
    Patent number: 10265711
    Abstract: A spray head assembly comprising a body configured to receive a supply of fluid and a face in fluid communication with the body, the face having a plurality of nozzles arranged in a non-linear pattern for directing the fluid from the spray head, wherein the plurality of nozzles are configured to direct the fluid flow to form a wedge-shaped spray pattern between the face and a focal region at a focal length from the spray head, and wherein the spray pattern forms a linear spray arrangement in the focal region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Assignee: KOHLER CO.
    Inventor: Perry Erickson
  • Spraying device apparatus
    Patent number: 10264868
    Abstract: A unit for spraying including a spraying unit adapted to be removably coupled to a spraying handle. The spraying unit comprising a media tank, an air chamber, a nozzle with a needle and an air intake. The unit for spraying capable of spraying media.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Assignee: Temptu, Inc.
    Inventor: Gennadi Fedorov
  • Formation and control of fluidic species
    Patent number: 10258985
    Abstract: This invention generally relates to systems and methods for the formation and/or control of fluidic species, and articles produced by such systems and methods. In some cases, the invention involves unique fluid channels, systems, controls, and/or restrictions, and combinations thereof. In certain embodiments, the invention allows fluidic streams (which can be continuous or discontinuous, i.e., droplets) to be formed and/or combined, at a variety of scales, including microfluidic scales. In one set of embodiments, a fluidic stream may be produced from a channel, where a cross-sectional dimension of the fluidic stream is smaller than that of the channel, for example, through the use of structural elements, other fluids, and/or applied external fields, etc. In some cases, a Taylor cone may be produced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignee: President and Fellows of Harvard College
    Inventors: Darren Roy Link, David A. Weitz, Manuel Marquez-Sanchez, Zhengdong Cheng
  • Spray head for a uniform fluid distribution and a fluid distribution system
    Patent number: 10258817
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a spray head for effective fire fighting. The spray head according to the present invention provides a uniform distribution of a fluid, such as pressurized water, over a relatively large area. To achieve this, the spray head comprises a body defining a central axis and further comprising a fixation structure for fixing the spray head to a fluid supply system, a fluid inlet, directing fluid in a first direction, a plurality of outlet holes arranged around the central axis, and a flow path between the inlet and the holes, wherein a first set of holes are located in such a way, that the fluid is leaving the first set of holes in a second direction opposite to the first direction and wherein the body further comprises an arrangement for holding a fire actuation member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignee: DANFOSS SEMCO A/S
    Inventors: Henrik Bygbjerg, Steen Gaardsted Kristensen, Carsten Windt, Jens Toft Jepsen
  • Container for holding volatile materials
    Patent number: 10258710
    Abstract: A refill for dispensing a volatile material includes a bottle having a body defined by at least one sidewall and a neck extending outwardly from the at least one sidewall. The neck includes a rim at an upper end thereof, the neck being defined by an inner surface, a top surface, and an outer surface. The refill further includes a plug and a wick having a first end positioned within the bottle and a second end extending out of the bottle, the wick further defining a longitudinal axis. The plug is coupled to the neck of the bottle, the plug retaining the wick within the bottle. At least a portion of the inner surface of the rim is tapered at an angle of between about 2 and about 9 degrees with respect to the longitudinal axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignee: S. C. JOHNSON & SON, INC.
    Inventors: Gregory G. Pieper, Richard D. Maggard, Jr.
  • Diffusion device with replaceable cartridge
    Patent number: 10258711
    Abstract: A removable replaceable cartridge for use with a liquid diffusing device. The cartridge includes a venturi, a conduit extending to the venturi, a mixing area and an outlet path for atomizing and dispersing a liquid within the cartridge. A diffusion device including a removable replaceable cartridge received within a housing. The housing includes a source of compressed gas which is directed into the cartridge. A venturi head with a unitary body for use with a diffusion device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignee: Prolitec, Inc.
    Inventors: Marc Robert, Richard Weening
  • Injection head having silencing function for gas-type fire extinguisher
    Patent number: 10258816
    Abstract: An injection head includes a silencing unit installed for releasing a fire-extinguishing gas in a fire-extinguishing area in the gas type fire extinguisher using a fire-extinguishing gas. The silencing unit includes silencing members of block shapes made of a porous material capable of passing a gas disposed at an outlet of an orifice. A first end face of the silencing member is disposed in contact with the injector head main body, while a peripheral face and a second end face of the silencing member are opened to the atmosphere except for the portion contacting a ring member for fixing the silencing member to the injection head main body by a bolt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignee: Koatsu Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Masahiro Yabushita, Yasufumi Inoue
  • Drip irrigation system
    Patent number: 10251336
    Abstract: The drip irrigation system allows for the irrigation of soil with carbon dioxide-infused water. The drip irrigation system includes a pipe having first and second inlets. The first inlet is adapted for receiving pressurized carbon dioxide gas, and the second inlet is adapted for receiving water under pressure. A plurality of drip nozzles are mounted to the pipe, such that each drip nozzle is in fluid communication with an interior of the pipe. An inner tube is mounted in the interior of the pipe and is in fluid communication with the first inlet for receiving the pressurized carbon dioxide gas. The pressurized carbon dioxide is expelled through a plurality of ports of the inner tube to mix with the water flowing within the interior of the pipe. This mixture forms water infused with carbon dioxide, which is then released, in the forms of drops, by the plurality of drip nozzles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: United Arab Emirates University
    Inventors: Taoufik Ksiksi, Shaijal Babu Thru Ppoyil, Abdulla Yousif Abdulla M. Almarzooqi, Soltan Abdollah Barahim
  • Fire suppression and containment device
    Patent number: 10226653
    Abstract: A device configured for fire suppression and containment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2019
    Assignee: First Cousins, LLCF
    Inventors: Frank R. Reda, Frank P. Bevilacqua
  • Nozzle positioning device
    Patent number: 10220229
    Abstract: A nozzle positioning includes a primary pole, a grasping element supported on the upper end of the pole and configured to secure the pole to a surface, and a nozzle mount supported on the grasping element. The nozzle mount is configured to support a nozzle in a substantially horizontal position and to allow the nozzle to rotate about a longitudinal axis perpendicular to the horizontal upper surface of the grasping element. The grasping element is in the form of a hook configured to fit over a window sill or similar structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2019
    Inventor: John E. McLoughlin
  • Spray head
    Patent number: 10213800
    Abstract: A spray head includes a main body, a central shaft, a securing ring, a spout and a knob. The main body has a handle and a chamber, the chamber provided with a connecting opening allowing the central shaft to be inserted thereof. A disk body is disposed between the connecting section and the sleeve, the central shaft entering into the main body through the connecting opening, and the sleeve inserted into the chamber and engaging with the stepped edge such that the connecting section extends out of the chamber. The spout is provided with an outer shell and an inner tube. The knob has a stopper, and an end of the stopper has a screw, the screw of the knob inserted from the cone of the spout and engaging with the threaded aperture of the inner tube of the central shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2019
    Assignee: SHIN TAI SPURT WATER OF THE GARDEN TOOLS CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Chin-Yuan Chen
  • Apparatus for manufacturing display apparatus
    Patent number: 10202680
    Abstract: An apparatus for manufacturing a display apparatus, the apparatus including an organic material supply unit; a bagging pump unit that is connected to the organic material supply unit such that the organic material supply unit supplies an organic material to the bagging pump unit; an organic material adjusting unit that is connected to the bagging pump unit such that the bagging pump unit selectively supplies the organic material to the organic material adjusting unit; and a nozzle unit that is connected to the organic material adjusting unit such that the organic material adjusting unit adjusts an amount of the organic material provided to the nozzle unit, the nozzle unit changing the organic material into particles and spraying the particles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2019
    Assignee: SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Byungrok Moon, Kwonhyuk Lee
  • Nozzle guard top for pop-up sprinklers
    Patent number: 10201825
    Abstract: A protective nozzle top assembly includes a center recess to protect the attached retractable nozzle assembly when the sprinkler is in its non-operating condition. In an embodiment, the protective nozzle top assembly includes a secondary top surface positioned over a conventional primary top surface with water and dirt drainage between the two in order to provide dirt protection as well as protection from contact with lawn equipment, personnel and auto tires.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2019
    Inventor: Carl L. C. Kah, Jr.
  • Passive fire protection system
    Patent number: 10195472
    Abstract: A blanket providing a plurality of pockets in which to contain fire suppression compound. A blanket can be wrapped around a container of flammable liquid to resist fire resulting from a ballistic attack. Fire suppression compound carried in a pocket may be provided as a plurality of sub-portions individually disposed in a respective pouch. End caps may also be included to further surround a container with fire suppression compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2019
    Assignee: HPS Intellectual Property, LLC
    Inventors: Lawrence L. Jesclard, Jr., Candice J. Jesclard, A. Brent Strong, John D. Schaalje
  • Water jet device for rotary massage
    Patent number: 10166555
    Abstract: A water jet device for rotary massage includes a seat providing an outlet and a cavity; a cover providing an inlet; a separating member, a rotary shaft, an impeller and a rotor received in the cavity; at least one inclined water ejection port disposed on the separating member and communicating with the inlet; the impeller is mounted between the rotor and the separating member; the rotor is in the outlet, a plurality of curved grooves are formed on the periphery of the rotor; a track assembly includes an annular rail having ascending and descending sections formed on an inner bottom of the seat, and sliders formed on an underside of the impeller; water flowing through the water ejection port rotates the impeller, further drives the rotor to rotate, and the fluctuation of the impeller and the rotor drives the water fluctuates, thus form intermittent and dynamic annular water sprays.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2019
    Assignee: Fujian Xihe Sanitary Ware Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Xiaofa Lin, Xiaoshan Lin, Qiqiao Liu, Xiaoqing Deng, Jun Xu
  • Sanitary outlet insert
    Patent number: 10161120
    Abstract: A sanitary outlet insert which can be mounted on the water outlet of a sanitary outlet fitting, comprising a flow limiter that has an adjusting element which regulates or limits the flow area in cooperation with a counter element. The flow area of the flow limiter can be preselected or varied by an axial change of the relative position of the adjusting element and the counter element; in that additionally a handle is provided on the outlet end face of the outlet insert, said handle being designed as a pushbutton; and in that an adjusting movement on the handle can be converted into a relative axial movement of the adjusting element and the counter element by means of a pushbutton mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignee: NEOPERL GMBH
    Inventor: Marc Tempel
  • FCC feed injector with improved atomization
    Patent number: 10159951
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a method and an apparatus for mixing and atomizing a hydrocarbon stream using a diluent/dispersion stream.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignee: INDIAN OIL CORPORATION LIMITED
    Inventors: Bidyut De, Shoeb Hussain Khan, Satheesh Vetterkunnel Kumaran, Debasis Bhattacharyya, Brijesh Kumar
  • Airflow-direction adjustment device
    Patent number: 10155502
    Abstract: The present invention is a spray nozzle including a nozzle having a supply port receiving liquid and a spray orifice through which liquid is sprayed, wherein the nozzle is made by combining a plurality of nozzle-divided bodies, each of the plurality of nozzle-divided bodies having a vane element integrally formed therein to rotate the liquid provided from the supply port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2018
    Assignee: NIFCO INC.
    Inventor: Shuichi Yuda
  • Cap-free neck end for a filler neck
    Patent number: 8746298
    Abstract: A cap-free closeable neck end for a filler neck of a tank of a motor vehicle, the cap-free closeable neck including an upper entry space forming an insertion region for a fuel nozzle and being surrounded by a side wall, a lower sealing flap arranged in the upper entry space and a closing mechanism arranged above the lower sealing flap. The closing mechanism includes an upper filling opening and an upper cover, which in a closed state at least partially covers the upper filling opening and being embodied in such a manner that the upper cover is displaced by inserting an outlet pipe of a fuel nozzle into the upper entry space for releasing the upper filling opening so as to allow for the insertion of the outlet pipe through the upper filling opening and the lower sealing flap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: Gerdes GmbH
    Inventor: Ralf Gerdes
  • Fuel injectors with intensified fuel storage and methods of operating an engine therewith
    Patent number: 8733671
    Abstract: Fuel injectors with intensified fuel storage and methods of operating an engine therewith. At least one storage cavity is provided in the intensifier type fuel injector, with a check valve between the intensifier and the needle chamber and storage cavity preventing loss of injection pressure while the intensifier plunger cylinder is refilling with fuel. This provides very efficient injector operation, particularly at low engine loads, by eliminating the wasted energy of compressing, venting and recompressing fuel for injection. Various injector designs and methods of operating the same in an engine are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignee: Sturman Digital Systems, LLC
    Inventor: Oded Eddie Sturman