Abstract: The invention relates to a device and method for applying a spraying means using a portable spraying device.

Abstract: A fire exposure protection sprinkler assembly provides fire exposure protection for one or more windows and includes a fire exposure protection sprinkler, a sealing assembly configured to unseal in response to a fire such that fire exposure protection fluid may flow from the fire exposure protection sprinkler, and a housing having a pair of legs, with each of the legs having an aperture. The assembly also includes a deflection assembly configured to extend from the housing due to gravity and activation of a cover plate, with a deflector configured to disperse the fire exposure protection fluid over the one or more windows so as to wet the one or more windows.

Abstract: A fire extinguishing range assembly includes a range has an oven is integrated therein and a plurality of burners. An oven temperature sensor is integrated into the range and a burner temperature sensor is integrated into the range. A fire extinguisher is integrated into the range and the fire extinguisher contains a fire retardant. The fire extinguisher is actuated when either of the burner temperature sensor or the oven temperature sensor senses a temperature that exceeds a pre-determined temperature. A plurality of nozzles is strategically distributed around the range. Each of nozzles is in fluid communication with the fire extinguisher thereby facilitating each of the nozzles to spray the fire retardant when the fire extinguisher is actuated to extinguish a fire that is burning in or on the range.

Abstract: An agricultural vehicle includes a chassis, wheels supporting the chassis for moving the vehicle, an application boom coupled to the chassis and configured to deliver agricultural product to an agricultural field. The application boom has a boom arm including a longitudinal mount. In embodiments, the longitudinal mount includes a first projection, a second multi-lip projection, and a third projection. The second multi-lip projection has a first lip and a second lip. The agricultural vehicle further includes a first mounted attachment fastened to the first projection and the first lip of the second projection, and a second mounted attachment fastened to the second lip of the second projection and the third projection.

Abstract: A fire suppression system that includes a non-rigid pouch, a quantity of suppressant, a quantity of gas, and a pressurized gas source. The non-rigid pouch that includes an exterior surface and an interior space. The quantity of suppressant, the quantity of gas, and the pressurized gas source is contained within said interior space. The pressurize gas source is configured to increase the internal pressure of the non-rigid pouch by injecting gas into the interior space. The non-rigid pouch is configured to rupture when the internal pressure exceeds a predetermined threshold pressure.

Abstract: A hand held shower head configured to deliver a continuous dose of water dispersed treatment from a water disintegratable treatment source, the shower head including: a hollow body having water inlet opening and water outlet, the water outlet defined by a perforated plate, and a mesh formation disposed within the hollow body between the water inlet opening and the perforated plate, wherein the water inlet opening, hollow body and perforated plate are configured to create in use a pressurised turbulent water flow within the hollow body prior to exiting through the perforated plate, whereby a water disintegratable tablet treatment source introduced into the hollow body prior to use, is then agitated by the turbulent water flow against the mesh in an abrading manner and thereby dispersed into the water flow exiting the perforated plate. A water disintegratable tablet comprising emulsifier, thickening agent, surfactants, oil and rheology modifier is also disclosed.

Abstract: An apparatus for applying a liquid to a plant growing in soil includes a handheld assembly having a spray configuration for applying a liquid to a plant as a spray at a location above the surface of the soil in which the plant is growing, and a probe configuration for applying a liquid below the surface of the soil proximate to the roots of the plant. The assembly is selectively reconfigurable by a user between the first spray configuration and the second probe configuration.

Abstract: Fire protection sprinkler assemblies and methods thereof having thermally responsive glass bulb trigger arrangements for suppression mode fast response fire protection in which the glass bulb trigger arrangements provide a consistent thermal response.

Abstract: A rotary sprinkler comprises a rotatable irrigation head with one or more nozzles, associated with liquid feed lines, which extend thereto from a sprinkler base housing, and further comprises a static biasing control base located below the irrigation head, e.g. between the sprinkler base housing and the irrigation head. The sprinkler can comprise a flow regulator arm, whose movement, at least indirectly, results in reducing the cross-sectional area of liquid flow towards at least one of the nozzles, and a flow deflector arm configured to interfere with a liquid jet discharged from at least one of the nozzles in order to affect the angle and range of the liquid jet. The static biasing control base can comprise an array of biasing elements, which can bias a cam follower configured to rotate together with the irrigation head and transfer its rotational displacement to the flow regulator arm and flow deflector arm, e.g. through respective gear elements.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for generating water droplets. The apparatus includes: a condensation rod for condensing water vapor in air surrounding the condensation rod on the condensation rod; a cooling device being in contact with the condensation rod for cooling the condensation rod; a discharge electrode group including a first electrode and a second electrode cooperating with each other, the first electrode and the second electrode being disposed laterally, and the first electrode and the second electrode are respectively disposed on both sides of the condensation rod; and a high voltage power supply for applying a high voltage to the discharge electrode group to generate a high voltage corona between the first electrode and the second electrode; where the discharge electrode group applies the high voltage corona to the condensation rod, so that condensed water on the condensation rod is excited by the high voltage corona to form atomized water droplets.

Abstract: A system for delivering a cooling agent to cooking appliance to aid in fire suppression is disclosed, which includes a fuel delivery path extending from a source of cooking fuel to a heating element of the cooking appliance, a source of cooling agent selectively in fluid communication with the fuel delivery path, and a valve assembly associated with the fuel delivery path and the source of cooling agent, wherein the valve assembly is configured to control the delivery of cooling agent to the heating element of the cooking appliance and shut off the heating element from the source of cooking fuel in the event of a fire.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for generating water droplets. The apparatus includes: a condensation rod for condensing water vapor in air around the condensation rod on the condensation rod, the condensation rod being a cylinder that is rotationally symmetric about a central axis, and a circumferential surface of the cylinder being a condensing surface for aggregating condensed water; a cooling device being in contact with the condensation rod for cooling the condensation rod; an atomizing electrode; and a high voltage power supply for applying a high voltage to the atomizing electrode, and causing the condensed water on the condensation rod to be excited by a high pressure corona to form atomized water.

Abstract: A system for delivering a fire suppression agent to an obstructed cooking appliance is disclosed, which includes a fuel delivery path extending from a source of cooking fuel to a burner of the cooking appliance, a source of fire suppression agent selectively in fluid communication with the fuel delivery path, and a valve assembly associated with the fuel delivery path and the source of fire suppression agent, wherein the valve assembly is configured to control the delivery of fire suppression agent to the burner of the cooking appliance and shut off the burner from the source of cooking fuel.

Abstract: A spray tip including a spray tip body and flow control element is provided. The flow control element includes a pre-orifice through which fluid can enter a primary fluid passage of the spray tip body. First and second discharge orifices are provided in a dome-shaped end wall of the spray tip body with each of the first and second discharge orifices being arranged on a respective one of opposing first and second sides of an apex of the dome-shaped end wall. Each of the first and second discharge orifices having an elongated slot-like configuration that maintains a substantially constant width as the respective discharge orifice extends from a first end to a second end and each and each extending a substantially equal distance to either side of the apex of the dome-shaped end wall.

Abstract: A fire extinguisher includes a liquid fire extinguishing media, and first and second gases inside of a storage vessel at an operating pressure, and a discharge tube extending between a control valve and the fire extinguishing media. At least a portion of the first gas is dissolved in the fire extinguishing media. The control valve can be operated to control discharge of the fire extinguishing media via the discharge tube whereupon at least a portion of the second gas enters a flow of the fire extinguishing media via one or more holes in the discharge tube forming bubbles of the second gas in the flow of the fire extinguishing media. The fire extinguishing media exiting the control valve can pass through a nozzle which can causing first and second portions of the fire extinguishing media to collide forming a plume mist of the fire extinguishing media.

Abstract: A sprayer includes a housing assembly, a spray nozzle assembly and a fan assembly. The housing assembly is connected to the spray nozzle assembly. The housing assembly is configured to hold liquid, and the fan assembly is configured to generate air flow. The spray nozzle assembly is configured to atomize and spray the liquid from the housing assembly, and blowout the air flow generated by the fan assembly. When the blowing is needed, the air flow generated by the fan assembly passes through the spray nozzle assembly and flows outward. When the spraying is needed, the spray nozzle assembly atomizes and sprays the liquid from the housing assembly. The sprayer is capable of blowing and spraying, which enables the spray to have an improved applicability.

Abstract: A pressure washer gun is provided including a safety locking feature that may inhibit unintentional actuation. In an embodiment, the pressure washer gun may include a body portion, and a hand grip portion extending from the body portion. A trigger may be disposed adjacent to the hand grip portion and coupled with a flow control valve for controlling the flow of high pressure fluid through the pressure washer gun. A safety lock may be pivotally coupled with the hand grip portion for movement between a locked position inhibiting movement of the trigger to open the flow control valve, and an unlocked position allowing movement of the trigger to open the flow control valve, the safety lock being biased toward the locked position.

Abstract: The invention includes an air mover device used for fire mitigation and protection. The core component is an air mover unit whose discharge airstream can be positioned using air rudders to provide air flows in optimum directions and capacity to counter unwanted fire progression or to promote fires in cases of back-burns. Additional support components include a power supply, its fuel source, a speed control mechanism for the air mover, an air mover inlet protective screen, a sparger unit to impart suppressant or retardant into the airstream, and instrumentation and controls to ensure function and safety of equipment and personnel. This device can be on a static or mobile platform, towed or self-propelled and can be locally or remotely controlled.

Abstract: A spray tank backpack apparatus for carrying spray tanks during use includes a frame having a frame left side, a frame right side, a frame top side, and a plurality of frame braces extending between the frame left side and the frame right side. A tank shelf is coupled to the frame and includes a shelf perimeter and a plurality of shelf braces. The shelf perimeter is coupled adjacent a bottom end of each of the frame left side and the frame right side. The plurality of shelf braces supports an industrial pressurized tank. A pair of hose brackets is coupled to the frame and is configured to receive a hose of the industrial pressurized tank. A pair of shoulder straps is coupled to the frame to be worn like a backpack.

Abstract: A corridor sprinkler includes a frame, a seal, a thermally-responsive trigger, and a deflector. The frame defines a passageway between an inlet and an outlet along a longitudinal axis, the passageway having a nominal K-factor greater than or equal to 8.0. The seal is coupled with the outlet to prevent fluid flow out of the passageway while the seal is in an unactuated state. The thermally-responsive trigger changes the seal from the unactuated state to an actuated state to allow fluid to flow out of the passageway. The deflector is coupled with the frame and distributes fluid received at the inlet at a pressure of between 8 psi and 250 psi and through the passageway to provide a coverage area of between 220 square feet and 400 square feet and a polygonal spray pattern with a long axis length of between 28 feet to 36 feet.