Abstract: A head assembly for marking a line on a ground surface includes an outrigger structure adapted to be connected to a vehicle for movement over the ground surface, and a line-marking head connected to the outrigger structure. The outrigger structure is movable, in use, between a first position in which it deploys the line-marking head at an operational position which is offset to a side of the vehicle outside the bounds of the vehicle, and a second position in which it deploys the line-marking head at a retracted position which is inwardly of the operational position.

Abstract: A reflective bead dispensing apparatus which works in conjunction with any prior art airless walk behind striping equipment. This reflective bead dispensing and paint dispensing apparatus is attachable to the rear of a vehicle. Compressed air and the vehicle's electrical system control all operations. The bead dispensing apparatus has an telescoping boom capable of pivoting around the point of attachment and extends outwardly from the point of attachment. At the end of the telescoping boom is the wheeled paint carriage which contains an air compressor, air tank, warning light, flood lights, the brake/hazard/turn signal lights, paint spray gun mounts, and reflective glass bead hoppers and dispensers. The carriage can pivot around the attachment point to the boom. The glass beads are applied onto the wet paint already applied to the surface. The carriage pivots between a lowered position during striping operations and a locked upright position during relocation.

Abstract: A superior performance highway striping system is provided with various features including single person operation for different kinds of striping requirements and simplified automatic tracking around curved striping patterns provided by articulation at a ball joint between a towing truck and trailer paint striping unit. A common non-dedicated pick-up truck tows a trailer mounted modular paint striping system that may be broken down into a hand pushed parking lot type of striper sub-system or a ride behind motorized airport runway striper sub-system for a versatility of operational environments with one or two coat striping in multiple colors and widths. The towed trailer carries two 55 gallon paint drums of different colored paint, loaded and unloaded by a one person loading winch. Thus, the striping system controlled by a single person provides the versatility of on-highway and off-highway striping.

Abstract: A wand with a convergent spray end effector is utilized in a portable coating system for roofs, skid proof walk-ways and the like and includes a system of transporting the resin and dry filler materials to the end effector by including a movable cart that is capable of being raised that carries the pumps, meters, eductor and its dry powder feeder and optional pressure pots for the resin and including the necessary hoses to convey the materials to the wand. The wand includes the trigger and the necessary controls for effectuating the spray of the coating on the surface of the substrate.

Abstract: A command device for a paint supply circuit in a road marking machine (1) includes at least one paint spray gun (2) mounted on a support chassis (11) that can be moved on a roadway (10) along a line to be marked and linked to a paint supply circuit (3) provided with a triggering unit (21) for the application of the paint.

Abstract: A device for discharging the contents of an aerosol container onto a surface, wherein the device is capable of holding and agitating a spare aerosol container is provided. The device comprises a first aerosol container holder disposed on a housing. The first aerosol container having an actuator mounted on the container that moves between discharging and non-discharging positions. The device further including an actuator which effects movement of the aerosol container actuator between the discharging and non-discharging positions and a trigger for controlling the, actuator which allows an operator to discharge the contents of the aerosol container onto the surface. The device also having at least one rotatable wheel disposed on the housing which rotates as the device is moved relative to the surface and a second container holder disposed on the wheel for holding a second aerosol container.

Abstract: A device for discharging the contents of an aerosol container onto a surface which allows an operator to determine the distance the device travels when moved relative to the surface is provided. The device includes a housing having a structure for holding an aerosol container. The aerosol container having an actuator mounted on the container that moves between discharging and non-discharging positions. The device further includes an actuating assembly which effects movement of the aerosol container actuator between the discharging and non-discharging positions and a trigger disposed on the device that controls the actuating assembly and which allows an operator to discharge the contents of the aerosol container onto a surface.

Abstract: An actuator and corresponding base assembly, as well as related systems for applying a mark onto a surface. The actuator has at least one pair of wings which extend from the actuator body, wherein the entire lower edge of each wing curves continuously outwardly and upwardly from the body. The base assembly comprises a base surface at least partially disposed in a base plane and an opening therethrough, at least one wall extending upward from the base surface and defining two actuator-orienting guides, the guides being defined by substantially arcuate-shaped profiles substantially disposed in respective guide planes, the guide planes being disposed at an angle to one another of less than 180.degree. and at an angle of less than 90.degree. to the base plane, the guides being capable of contacting an actuator as it is received in the base assembly and disposed relative to one another such that they rotate an actuator into a seated position in the base.

Abstract: A stripe painting apparatus is attachable to square opening hitch receivers mounted on the rear of a pickup truck or other vehicle. The apparatus includes a transverse tubular sleeve in which a boom may be slidably locked to extend outwardly to the left or right. A forwardly extending carriage with a wheeled front end pivots on the boom and carries paint spray heads and applicators for distributing reflective beads onto the wet paint. The carriage pivots between a lower operating position and a locked upright position for highway transport. A pair of crankable jacks with elongate feet mounted on the jack legs are cranked down for ground support during mounting and removal of the apparatus from the vehicle, and for storage of the apparatus. A line guide mounts at any location of a steel vehicle body, enabling one-person operation of the apparatus from the driver's seat using a remote control box.

Abstract: A line striper with optical sighting means, and guide line marking devices adapted to be used simultaneously with the application of a paint stripe. The line striper has a forward extending guide bar for direct sighting on the surface to be marked, as well as an optical sighting means for aligning the line striper on a distant fixed point for application of a guide line. Adjustable length booms mounted transverse to the line striper allow application of guide lines a distance removed from the paint spray nozzle. The line striper has multiple paint reservoir paint storage capability to facilitate application of different color paints.

Abstract: An actuator for use with an aerosol container, the actuator having a passage therethrough which terminates in an orifice, the passage being configured such that the contents of the aerosol container may be communicated through the passage and discharged from the actuator at the orifice, comprising an actuator body, and one or more pairs of wings secured to the body, each wing having a bottom edge located proximate to the orifice and peripheral edges which are adjacent to and intersect the bottom edge, wherein at least a portion of the peripheral edge of at least one of the wings, from a point wherein said edge intersects the bottom edge of its respective wing, angles away from the body. There is further provided a base adapted for accepting such an aerosol container actuator.

Abstract: A spraying apparatus is provided with a pair of discs for masking the material which is sprayed. The discs are mounted on an axle which is free to move up and down within the spraying apparatus as the spraying apparatus moves over the surface which is being sprayed. Each of the discs includes an axially extending flange which provides a well for retaining material which is sprayed onto the disc.

Abstract: A marking system for indicating the boundaries of an area that has been treated includes a storage tank for storing the liquid and the foaming agent that is fluidically separated from a foam tube. A mixing control element fluidically connects a compressor to the foam tube and connects the storage tank to the foam tube whereby the ratios and parameters associated with the formation of the marking foam can be varied. The system includes two marking foam dispensing nozzels.

Abstract: An applicator for applying multiple lines of a fluid to a substrate includes a manifold having a plurality of fluid flow passages with a like plurality of spaced apart fluid outlets and at least one fluid inlet. Fluid spray nozzles are attached to the manifold in fluid flow communication with the fluid outlets of the manifold. The manifold further includes a swivel mounting for allowing the manifold to pivot about an axis parallel to the spray axes of the spray nozzles.

Abstract: Pavement line marking apparatus adapted to detect old line markings on a pavement surface and to repaint such markings or alternatively to paint new line markings to a desired pattern, the apparatus comprising a support beam (11) with a marking detection element (80) arranged at one end such that any old line markings are detectable thereby, upon movement of the detection element 80 over the desired pavement surface, paint applicator means (75,76) arranged mounted from the support boom rearwardly from the marking detection element (80) for movement transversely of the direction of movement of the support boom (11) along the desired pavement surface, and control means actuable in response to a signal from the marking detection element to move said paint applicator means to a position over the old line markings and to operate the paint applicator means to deposit paint along the old line markings on the pavement surface.

Abstract: A spray apparatus for coating the front of a vehicle with a liquid to prevent the adherence of insects thereto includes a reservoir for a predetermined liquid material which reservoir is mounted to the vehicle. A pump is coupled to the reservoir for pumping the liquid from the reservoir and a fan is attached to the vehicle grill on the front of the vehicle and has a dispensing tube connected from the pump to the fan for dispensing the material from the reservoir directly into the fan blade for spraying liquid over the front of the vehicle. A second embodiment connects the pump to a plurality of dispensing nozzles, such as a hose attached across the front of a vehicle with a predetermined number of openings or nozzles therein for spraying the liquid over the front of the vehicle. The liquid may also be sprayed through the windshield washer nozzles for spraying liquid from the reservoir onto the windshield.

Abstract: A marking system for indicating the boundaries of an area that has been treated includes a storage tank for storing the liquid and the foaming agent that is fluidically separated from a foam tube. A mixing control element fluidically connects a compressor to the foam tube and connects the storage tank to the foam tube whereby the ratios and parameters associated with the formation of the marking foam can be varied. The system includes two marking foam dispensing nozzles.

Abstract: A movable marking apparatus for marking a supporting surface includes a housing member, wheels rotatably mounted to the housing for engaging the supporting surface and rolling on it, and a handle assembly secured to a rear portion of the housing for controlling the apparatus and actuating the nozzle of a spray can. The apparatus also includes a counterweight element mounted on the front of the housing. This counterweight element prevents inadvertent lifting of the front of the apparatus and accordingly minimizes discontinuities and imperfections in the marks which the apparatus provides.

Abstract: A chassis assembly for a moveable spraying apparatus supports a container which contains material such as paint and a handle assembly for controlling the apparatus. This chassis includes a housing with a support beam which supports the handle assembly within the housing and at the side of it. It also includes a wind screen for shielding the discharged material from the wind, can holders for receiving spent and unused containers, and an indicator for maintaining the apparatus along a predetermined path.

Abstract: A movable marking apparatus for marking a supporting surface includes a housing member, wheels rotatably mounted to the housing for engaging the supporting surface and rolling on it, and a handle assembly for controlling the apparatus and actuating the nozzle of a spray can. The apparatus also includes a speed indicating assembly rotatably mounted on the apparatus and connected to a wheel of the apparatus. This assembly has at least one set of indicia disposed in spaced intervals on the assembly. This indicia appears as a solid line when a user moves the apparatus at a predetermined speed.

Abstract: A spraying apparatus is provided with a pair of discs for masking the material which is sprayed. The discs are mounted on an axle which is free to move up and down within the spraying apparatus as the spraying apparatus moves over the surface which is being sprayed. Each of the discs includes an axially extending flange which provides a well for retaining material which is sprayed onto the disc.

Abstract: A striping machine for painting parking surfaces including long-term parking surfaces comprises a frame and platform on wheels and a handle movable over a parking surface and including an upright support post adjustably supporting an upright spray head having a depending outlet. A pressurized paint pot or paint pump is mounted upon a frame and has an outlet conduit connected to the spray head. A tank of pressurized carbon dioxide is mounted upon the platform and has an outlet connected to a manifold. A first conduit connects the manifold to the spray head, a second conduit connects the manifold to the paint pot, and a third conduit connects the manifold to a three-way valve on the handle, the valve having an outlet connected to the spray head for controlling the opening of its outlet.

Abstract: A line marking device for installation of parking lines and traffic markings comprising an airless paint spray mechanism adjustably attachable to a wheeled, support carrier to permit delivery of a trapezoidal paint spray to the surface of the road or pavement to mark stripes of varying widths.

Abstract: A manually operated paint striper including an elongated frame mounted on wheels, an elongated container of compressed nitrogen mounted on the frame, an elongated container for striping paint mounted on the frame in an upwardly inclined attitude, conduits effecting communication between the nitrogen container and the paint container for providing a zone of compressed nitrogen in the upper portion of the paint container, a spray gun mounted on the lower portion of the frame, a conduit for effecting communication between the lower portion of the paint container and the spray gun, mounting structure for permitting removal of the spray gun from the frame to effect spraying in an area remote from the striper, and suitable controls for selectively actuating the spray gun from a remote position on the frame.

Abstract: Apparatus is provided for applying a sealing composition to a road surface. The apparatus includes supply means for the sealing composition and an applicator having a pressure chamber having adjustable-gap exit openings adjacent the road surface and having doctor blades which, when appropriately set, apply the composition to the road surface to a uniform and preset thickness across the width of the applicator. The apparatus includes means for propelling the applicator over a road surface.

Abstract: A spraying apparatus is provided with a pair of discs for masking the material which is sprayed. The discs are mounted on an axle which is free to move up and down within the spraying apparatus as the spraying apparatus moves over the surface which is being sprayed. Each of the discs includes an axially extending flange which provides a well for retaining material which is sprayed onto the disc.

Abstract: A pavement line striper is provided which has a pair of spaced apart front wheels and a pivotable rear steering wheel. Paint spray guns may be mounted closely adjacent to one or both of the front wheels. One of the front wheels is laterally movable to allow for the painting of parallel stripes of selectively variable spacing. Two guns may be mounted on one side for vertical and horizontal spraying of a curb in one pass or for closely spaced parallel lines. The guns remain closely adjacent the wheels to minimize uneven thickness of the lines when spraying on uneven terrain. The rear wheel is lockable against pivoting movement and indicia markings are provided to permit selection of a radius for curved lines.

Abstract: A versatile manually operated striping device has a wheeled base and a handle for pushing the base. The base is in a block Y configuration which provide a U-shaped front end. The front wheels are mounted on separate axles that are extra long. A disk shaped mask is attached to the inboard side of each axle. For normal striping, a can tower is mounted on a moveable mounting bracket that is positioned so that the center of the bottom of the can tower is centrally located in said U-shaped front end. An aerosol spray can inserted in the can tower then sprays, the paint between the legs of the U to provide the normal working, when an actuator is activated. The moveable mounting bracket can be relocated to permit spraying behind the central transverse portion of the base or to the side. The mounting bracket includes a pluralty of holes in a vertical line that fit mounting studs that are attached to one side and to the rear of the can tower.

Abstract: An applicator for use by an operative in applying a liquid spray of chemicals, insecticides, herbicides or the like to growing plants, shrubs, or weeds. The applicator is comprised of a carriage, constituted of a frame provided with a pair of alternately disposed wheels mounted on an axle located at the lower end of the frame, and handle located at the upper end of the frame. A tank within which liquid can be provided is detachably mounted and supported upon the lower end of the carriage. The tank contains a pumping assembly, and the pump can be activated to pressurize the liquid. A spray nozzle assembly, inclusive of a pivotally movable spray nozzle is operatively communicated with said tank for the transfer of liquid from the tank to the spray nozzle for application to the growing plants, shrubs, or weeds.

Abstract: A reflective bead dispenser for use with an airless paint spray gun for marking traffic lines on pavement surfaces is connected to the spray gun by supporting a hollow tube in a passage through a handle of the gun. An inlet end to the tube is connected with a supply of reflective beads, an outlet end from the tube has a nozzle for dispensing reflective beads into a spray of paint emitted from the gun, and a valve controls a flow of beads through the tube. The beads are entrained in the paint spray and deposited along with the paint on the pavement surface to form a reflective stripe thereon.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for treating lawns with both granular and liquid treatment materials, at the selection of the operator. The apparatus includes a compact, hand-operated cart having a storage compartment for accommodating a bin or bins of granular treatment materials and a tank of liquid treatment material. A rotatable spreader belt receives and meters the granular material which is spread by a rotatable spinner plate as the cart is driven. Inlet and outlet hoses received within the tank of liquid material cooperate with a pumping disc rotatably mounted on the cart to provide continuous circulation of the liquid material through the hoses. A spray nozzle coupled to the inlet hose by a valve controlled by the operator, enables the operator to selectively spray the liquid material on a surface to be treated. The spray nozzle is mounted in telescoping relationship to the cart to enable the operator to select and adjust the range which the liquid is sprayed.

Abstract: A striping apparatus for marking athletic fields and other surfaces comprises a wheeled platform adapted to be propelled by a prime mover and having thereon a tank for containing fluid, a nozzle assembly for spraying the marking fluid on a surface, and a pumping assembly for delivering the marking fluid under selectively variable pressures to the nozzle assembly. The nozzle assembly is adjustably positioned angularly and in elevation relative to the surface to be sprayed, and the pumping assembly is remotely controlled by a switch located on the prime mover. To mark designs, logos, numerals, and the like, an auxiliary hand-held, manually operated hose and nozzle are provided to allow the operator to mark the required figure.

Abstract: Line painting equipment mounted on a small tractor with an air compressor mounted on the front of the tractor and a paint containing tank mounted on its rear portion. A further elongated pressurized paint container is mounted on one side of the tractor and inclined downwardly towards the front of same. A boom is clamped to the tractor forward of the pressurized paint container which is also normally inclined downwardly towards the front of the tractor. The boom is so secured to the tractor that it can be selectively rotated on its longitudinal axis, moved outwardly on a substantially vertical axis and moved vertically about a substantially horizontal axis. A paint spray gun is removably mounted on the front of the boom as is an adjustable boom support wheel which governs the height of the paint spray gun over the underlying surface. An adjustable guide to indicate to the operator where the paint is sprayed is mounted from the steering linkage of the tractor.

Abstract: The disclosed stripe-applying ("striping") method and apparatus for applying a curable coating composition (preferably the two-part type) to a paved surface comprises a movable vehicle suitable for traveling over that surface. The vehicle carries a first nozzle for applying a pressurized water spray to the paved surface, a second nozzle for applying an air blast to the paved surface, and a third nozzle for applying the coating composition under pressure to the section of the paved surface previously cleaned by the water spray and air blast. In addition, a glass bead applicator drops a plurality of glass beads onto the coating composition after it has been applied to the paved surface. The two components which comprise the coating composition are heated in a system having selectively operable valves for continuously circulating these components when a striping operation is not taking place.

Abstract: A compound machine for mechanically forming traffic dividing and regulating lines on a roadway pavement, comprising a motor driven vehicle adapted to travel along a desired direction on said pavement, the machine being implemented by a first apparatus supplied and adapted for forming spaced line segment by applying on said pavement spaced lengths of a multilayer road marking prefabricated tape material, and by a second apparatus supplied and adapted for forming painted marking line lengths aligned with and in the intervals between the spaced road marking tape segments, whereby a discontinuous marking line including alternatively arranged tape segments and painted segments is formed on the roadway pavement.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for marking a line, such as the centerline, along a roadway, using a vehicle carrying paint marking apparatus, in which a pair of television cameras, one mounted on each side of the vehicle, view the edges of the roadway and project the images onto a split screen. By keeping the images on the screen in a predetermined relationship the operator can steer the vehicle in a path along the roadway uniformly spaced from its edges. Preferably a third camera, centrally located on the vehicle, views the vanishing point of the roadway when straight and the image of the vanishing point is registered with a predetermined mark associated with the screen.

Abstract: An apparatus for applying road marking lines to a roadway which includes a pair of spaced plates movable with the apparatus to guide the line width. The spaced plates are also provided with a gas outlet opening to guide the marking material away from the plates onto the roadway to be marked.

Abstract: An apparatus comprises a conveyor for conveying works held to its support members with the desired surfaces of the works to be treated closely arranged in a low; preheating gas burners arranged below the path of travel of the desired work surfaces to heat the works from below during travel; a first metal spray nozzle, a second metal spray nozzle and a fusing nozzle which are arranged in such order above the path of travel of the work surfaces; and heat-resistant metal disks provided beside the metal spray nozzles respectively, each of the disk being rotatably supported and so inclined that the lower portion thereof exposes the desired work surface only and shields the other work portion from the metal spray nozzle. The disks are rotated during spraying operation by drive means. Melted metal such as self-fluxing alloy, etc. is sprayed onto the desired work surfaces only, while being prevented from deposition on the other work portions.

Abstract: A spray device for applying liquid preparations to vegetation comprises a roller-shaped vegetation presser element of adjustable length rotatably carried between the lower ends of two parallel inclined support arms which are adjustable toward and away from each other and which are hinged at their upper ends for swinging movement in a vertical plane, and a spray nozzle supported on at least one of the arms for vertical and horizontal adjustment and located so as to direct a spray toward the area which has just been traversed by the presser element.

Abstract: A vehicular herbicide spraying apparatus having a mobile support frame, a reservoir for herbicide, a spray means for dispensing the herbicide, a means for measuring the flow rate of the herbicide being sprayed, shields enclosing the spray means to protect plants from herbicide overspray in their vicinity, and cleaning means for intermittently washing off any herbicide which may be retained on the surface of the plant shield.