With Means Movably Mounting Supply Container Relative To Its Support Patents (Class 239/149)
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Patent number: 11519192Abstract: A suction head for submersible use in the water of an artificial pool. The suction head having a body provided with a suction duct and a suction pump placed inside the suction duct. The suction pump includes an electric motor coupled to a propeller. The rotation of the propeller producing suction along the suction duct between a suction mouth and an upper opening of the duct. The suction head further includes a central deflector placed between the motor and the propeller so as to prevent bulky debris from piling up below the propeller and discharging it to the periphery of the suction duct.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2020Date of Patent: December 6, 2022Assignee: KOKIDO DEVELOPMENT LIMITEDInventors: Jean Bruneel, Max Roumagnac
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Patent number: 8960567Abstract: Methods, systems and an apparatus for multi-component mixing and spray application, including a portable, balanced frame having uniformly distributed weight over the wheels, and insulated chemical container holders for receiving replaceable materials containers therein.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2011Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Assignee: Collins IP, LLCInventor: William Davis Collins
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Patent number: 8500041Abstract: A portable direct-circuit sprayer includes a body. The body includes a water chamber therein for containing water, a component chamber therein and with two open sides, and an integrated floor between two portions of the water chamber between which the component chamber is positioned. A pump is installed in the component chamber in order to pressurize the water from the water chamber. A panel shuts one of the open sides of the component chamber. A cover shuts the other open side of the component chamber.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2005Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Inventor: Scott Wu
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Patent number: 7722807Abstract: The invention is directed to devices and containers for emitting volatile compositions. In one embodiment, the invention is directed to a device that includes a holding mechanism for substantially concurrently and releasably retaining two containers. In one embodiment, the invention is directed to a first container having a first volatile composition and a second container having a second volatile composition where the first and the second containers are operably connected to each other to form a cartridge. In one embodiment, the invention is directed to a method of emitting a first and a second volatile composition.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2005Date of Patent: May 25, 2010Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Leonard Joseph Keller, Jr., Michael Sean Farrell, Gary Jay Groznik, Dean Robert McCoy
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Patent number: 7665675Abstract: A watering system includes a watering can and a dispensing system. The dispensing system includes a cart for supporting the watering can, wheels coupled to a bottom of the cart and adapted to facilitate movement of the dispensing system on a surface, and a lever movably coupled to the cart and adapted to allow for manual movement of the watering can between a lowered position in which water held in the watering can's bucket is not dispensed and a raised position in which water held in the buck is dispensed through the watering can's spout. The lever has an exposed end adapted to be lowered by a user to move the watering can from the lowered position to the raised position.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2007Date of Patent: February 23, 2010Inventor: Joshua M. Montague
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Publication number: 20090277975Abstract: A mixer mount for mounting a mixer to a sprayer cart includes a mixer clamp, a mixer bracket mount, a mixer bracket pivot and a support assembly. The mixer clamp is connected to the mixer bracket mount. The mixer bracket mount is connected to a mixer bracket pivot at a pivot point. The mixer bracket pivot slidably engages in the support assembly so that the distance between the mixer clamp and the support assembly may be changed. The support assembly is capable of connecting to a sprayer cart.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2008Publication date: November 12, 2009Applicant: Graco Minnesota Inc.Inventors: Barry W. Mattson, James C. Schroeder
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Patent number: 7455246Abstract: A wheeled handcart is provided having a rechargeable, battery-powered, low pressure pump and spray apparatus for applying chemical cleaning solutions to sanitize commercial restroom facilitates and for filling hand applicators with diluted chemical solutions.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2007Date of Patent: November 25, 2008Inventors: Blake H. Roth, Jeff Hower, Joseph Kauth, Rocky Massin, Craig Snider, William Randall Roth, Jeff Haag, Darrin Swagel, Jim Decker
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Publication number: 20080128530Abstract: A system and device for spray painting using a flow of pressurised carrier fluid comprises a central source of the carrier fluid and one or more local elements for heating the fluid close to the point of use.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2005Publication date: June 5, 2008Applicant: EUROSIDER S.A.S. DI MILLI OTTAVIO & C.Inventor: Ottavio Milli
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Patent number: 7316286Abstract: A light weight portable pressure washer with improved vibration damping includes a plate member disposed between the engine and the supporting frame of the pressure washer. The plate member is mounted to the base of the engine and extends laterally beyond the base of the engine and is supported on the frame of the pressure washer by multiple elastomeric vibration isolators. The plate member and the frame may be constructed of stainless steel or of aluminum, and the frame components may be joined without welding.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2004Date of Patent: January 8, 2008Assignee: Mi-T-M CorporationInventor: Gregory J. Hillary
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Patent number: 7234534Abstract: A firefighting vehicle includes a frame, a fluid pump, and a body having a compartment. In one embodiment, a drive line of the pump passes through a transverse cross member of the frame. In another embodiment, the body includes opposite side sections sandwiching the pump therebetween. In another embodiment, the vehicle includes a pumphouse module in which the body is mounted so as to move in unison with the body relative to the frame. In another embodiment, the vehicle includes a control panel operably coupled to the pump and extending through an opening in the compartment. In another embodiment, the compartment includes a wall having a C-shaped bulkhead.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2004Date of Patent: June 26, 2007Assignee: Pierce Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Benjamin I. Froland, Michael R. Moore, Stanley W. Schultz, Kenneth P. Sebo, Todd S. Stecker, David N. Budiac
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Patent number: 7165627Abstract: A firefighting apparatus is adapted for use in a host aircraft comprising a fuselage defining an interior and an exterior. The firefighting apparatus includes a pressurizeable retardant tank disposed in the interior of the host aircraft, the retardant tank being capable of roll-on and roll-off installation, an ejection tube in fluid communication with the retardant tank, and a door plug for mounting within a fuselage orifice in the host aircraft. The door plug provides for fluid communication of retardant from the retardant tank through the ejection tube to the exterior of the host aircraft. At least one sensor is operably connected to the firefighting apparatus to effect user-discernable data for effecting retardant delivery.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2004Date of Patent: January 23, 2007Inventors: Michael David Hutter, Steven Thomas Marine, Richard Lawnewce Ken Woodland
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Patent number: 7114664Abstract: A texture sprayer is provided with a hopper feeding an air operated double diaphragm pump. The sprayer is provided with a removable power pack which includes a gas engine, an air pump, an air unloading regulator, an air cooler, an air QD and a mounting base with handles. The power pack may be removed from the sprayer cart and located outside so that the sprayer can be used quietly and safely indoors.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2005Date of Patent: October 3, 2006Assignee: Graco Minnesota Inc.Inventors: Robert J. Gundersen, James C. Schroeder, David J. Thompson
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Patent number: 6766966Abstract: A portable, battery powered spray applicator car wash device capable of holding and dispensing liquid cleansers and waxes for rubbing into the body and windows of a vehicle; thereby, enabling complete and portable mobile washing and cleaning services and complete detailing of a vehicle without the use of water.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2003Date of Patent: July 27, 2004Assignee: Evergreen Works, Inc.Inventor: Jung You
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Patent number: 6702201Abstract: An agricultural sprayer including an induction unit capable of occupying at least one transport position and at least one filling position. A movement of the induction unit automatically predisposes a water circuit of the sprayer with a view to preparing a treatment spray mix. To do this, movement of the induction unit causes the opening or closure of at least one valve of the water circuit.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2001Date of Patent: March 9, 2004Assignee: Kuhn-Nodet S.A.Inventor: Alain Guesdon
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Patent number: 6595438Abstract: A portable, battery powered spray applicator car wash device capable of holding and dispensing liquid cleansers and waxes for rubbing into the body and windows of a vehicle; thereby, enabling complete and portable mobile washing and cleaning services and complete detailing of a vehicle without the use of water.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2002Date of Patent: July 22, 2003Inventor: Jung You
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Patent number: 6547169Abstract: A crop residue spreader for an agricultural combine including a unique support element which is an elongate tube, including a center portion and a pair of legs extending outwardly in opposite directions from the center portion, each of the legs including an end portion opposite the center portion and an intermediate portion. The end portions include pivot elements coaxially aligned about a pivotal axis for pivotal connection to a rear end of the combine for movement between spreading and non-spreading positions. The intermediate portions include mounting elements for supporting rotatable crop accelerators in side-by-side relation, and the center portion includes at least one mount for mounting a pair of crop residue deflectors in cantilever relation to the tube and extending partially around the crop residue accelerators, respectively. The tube can also include mounts or supports for holding a shield in desired relation to the crop residue accelerators.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2002Date of Patent: April 15, 2003Assignee: Case CorporationInventors: Robert A. Matousek, Joshua J. Wolters, Jason M. Benes
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Patent number: 6488846Abstract: A paint sprayer filter system includes an intake tube having a rigid paint flow control and filter support frame connected to the open end thereof. A reusable filter is connected to the frame and surrounds the frame, the reusable filter being releasably connected to the frame to provide easy removal or attachment of the reusable filter.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2001Date of Patent: December 3, 2002Inventor: Rudy Marangi
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Patent number: 6206302Abstract: An attachment mounting structure is provided for cargo bed and sprayer assembly attachments usable on a utility vehicle adapted for use in turf related applications. The structure includes pivotable supports between each attachment and the vehicle frame that permit them to be interchangeably mounted on the vehicle. The structure further includes a connection on each attachment that permits it to be secured to a hydraulic cylinder carried by the vehicle, thereby allowing the attachment to be tilted upward and rearwardly so as to provide access to the engine and/or related drive components carried beneath the attachment. The mounting structure also permits the two attachments to be quickly and easily interchanged so that the vehicle could be better utilized.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 1999Date of Patent: March 27, 2001Assignee: Deere & CompanyInventors: Loren Fredrick Hansen, Mark Edward Lamb
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Patent number: 5890445Abstract: An applicator for injecting anhydrous ammonia into the soil. The applicator includes a pulling vehicle and a tool bar which are releasably coupled to one another. The pulling vehicle carries a large anhydrous ammonia storage tank and is preferably provided with a pump to move anhydrous ammonia from the storage tank to the tool bar. Additionally, the pulling vehicle is provided with a plurality of large tires to reduce compaction to the soil. Because of the capacity of the anhydrous ammonia tank and the size of the pulling vehicle, anhydrous ammonia can be injected in to the soil at a very rapid rate.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 1997Date of Patent: April 6, 1999Assignee: Agriland Designs, Inc.Inventor: William S. Ridgley
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Patent number: 5709793Abstract: An apparatus 10 or 15 and corresponding methods for applying chemical/acid wash solution 65 from a container 60 in a swimming pool/spa 100 to clean and remove stains, scale deposits, and the like from desired areas. The apparatus 10 or 15 generally has a frame 11 or 12 for receiving and holding the container 60 and a handle receiving portion 50 for attaching a handle/pole 40 to allow a user to grasp and move the apparatus 10 or 15 within the pool/spa 100 and to allow chemical/acid wash solution 65 to flow to desired areas. In one embodiment, frame 11 is made of tubular material and has a rectangular base 20 and a rectangular U-shaped brace portion 30. In another embodiment, frame 12 has two half portions 70 and 80. Frame 12 is generally made of a vinyl coated wire construction, and half portions 70 and 80 are generally semi-cylindrical vinyl coated wire structures. The half portions 70 and 80 are hingedly attached to each other so that the frame 12 can be moved between an open and closed position.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 1996Date of Patent: January 20, 1998Inventor: Kim T. Kisner
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Patent number: 5201953Abstract: A continuous or intermittent vehicular paint applicator for applying paint to a corrugated surface, has one of four types of a carriage body attached to a wheel-roller skid assembly or a wheel tractor belt assembly. The carriage body and wheel-roller assembly or tractor belt assembly serves as a vehicular base for screw attachment of the component parts of the paint applicator including handle means, an electric power assembly, a paint can hold base assembly with puncture and drain means, and a fixture for securing a paint dispenser in a fixed position relative to the carriage body. Skid guards attached to the carriage body in the wheel-roller assembly embodiments of the invention extend laterally between each set of side wheels and extend downwardly beyond the carriage body to a point 1/16th to 1/4th inch above the bottom of the wheels to minimize the fall of the vehicular paint applicator's wheels into the valleys of a corrugated surface no more than 1/4th of an inch.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 1991Date of Patent: April 13, 1993Inventor: Joseph W. Lowry
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Patent number: 4865255Abstract: A sprayer and self-contained, mobile pumping apparatus for spraying liquid herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, fertilizers and the like. The sprayer includes an adjustable nozzle, a grip, and an on-off switch. The pumping apparatus includes a supporting cart, wheels, upper and lower support shelves, a removable liquid storage tank resting upon the upper shelf, a rechargeable battery and pump resting upon the lower shelf, and disconnectable liquid lines connecting the tank with the pump and the pump with the sprayer.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 1987Date of Patent: September 12, 1989Inventor: Roy G. Luvisotto
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Patent number: 4408720Abstract: A demountable wheeled liquid sprayer comprised of an elongated handle having an angulated forward end portion supporting a battery driven electric motor with a depending drive shaft rotatably mounting a cup having inwardly and upwardly extending sidewalls with circumferentially spaced openings extending downwardly and outwardly therethrough around the periphery of its bottom. The handle is detachably mounted on a small two-wheeled frame and supports a removable and disposable liquid container which discharges its contents into the cup through conduit means and an associated valve. Valve control means is mounted on the handle and simultaneously opens the valve while activating the motor, or closes the valve while deactivating the motor. The handle and described sprayer may be detached, transported and used manually absent the wheeled frame.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 1981Date of Patent: October 11, 1983Assignee: Britt Tech CorporationInventors: Donald R. Anderson, Iven R. Norstrud, John H. Threlkeld
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Patent number: 4269328Abstract: A line marking machine having a carriage which an operator can push along a road or parking-lot surface. The carriage supports a hopper containing marking fluid. A discharge opening in the hopper is fitted with a gate which is actuated by a mechanism controlled by the operator. Near the discharge opening, the hopper has parallel lower edge portions which determine the width of the line applied to a surface. The thickness of the line is determined by the opening angle of the gate which controls the discharge rate of the fluid and also by the speed of advancement of the carriage.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 1979Date of Patent: May 26, 1981Inventor: Derek A. Franklyn
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Patent number: 4037664Abstract: A modular fire-fighting unit can be used on the ground as an individual fire piece connected to a water source such as a hydrant, for producing foam or as a nurse unit to other fire apparatus, or it can be quickly mounted on, or demounted from, a portable source of water such as a 5,000 gallon tank truck, for producing foam to extinguish runway fires. The module includes a protein tank, an AFFF tank, an inflexible connection to a source of water, mixing valves and a motor driven pump so that foam may be dispersed from either a turret gun or an airport spreader bar.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 1975Date of Patent: July 26, 1977Assignee: Gibson Motor and Machine Service, Inc.Inventor: John C. Gibson
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Patent number: 4003504Abstract: A pump assembly including a wheeled frame supporting a pump in an elevated position with the intake to the pump depending below the pump and into the interior of a container equipped with a bail, the container being supported by the frame from the bail in a manner which allows the container to freely pivot to maintain an upright condition during lifting of the container by tilting of the frame on the wheels for transportation of the frame, pump and container as a unit.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 1975Date of Patent: January 18, 1977Assignee: Spray Tech CorporationInventors: Gerald William Johnson, Robert David Lerum