Abstract: A showerhead assembly includes a waterway assembly and a wireless speaker configured to be removably coupled to the waterway assembly. The waterway assembly includes a back plate and a face plate coupled to the back plate. The back plate includes an inlet. The face plate is coupled to the back plate and defines a plurality of outlets. The face plate also defines a through-hole that extends through the waterway assembly. The wireless speaker is configured to be disposed within the through-hole when coupled to the waterway assembly.

Abstract: A water jet device for recreational purposes, in particular a fountain, having: a jet head with at least one water infeed opening and at least one set of water outlet nozzles, the nozzles being arranged in a same plane and on a peripheral line of the jet head, the nozzles including respective outlets oriented towards the outside of the jet head, a water flow regulator supplying the nozzles to produce a water velocity defining a water jet, exiting each nozzle, having a selected substantially parabolic-shaped path, the water jets exiting the nozzles forming at least one dome portion, and at least one water supply column made of a rigid material and including an inlet connected to a water infeed and a water outlet connected to the opening of the jet head and mechanically integral thereto, the supply column having the selected parabolic shape to blend with the dome portion.

Abstract: A component of a water feature for generating an illuminated water image is provided with a housing and an illumination unit fixedly arranged in the housing. A water channel passes through the housing and has at least in sections thereof a round cross section. At least one projection is arranged in at least one length section of the water channel, wherein the at least one projection projects toward a longitudinal center axis of the water channel. The at least one projection forms a part of a nozzle receptacle. The water channel in the at least one length section where the at least one projection is provided has at least in sections thereof no round cross section. A water feature provided with the component is provided with a plug-in nozzle insert inserted from below into the component or an insertable nozzle insert inserted from above into the component.

Abstract: A decorative swimming pool illumination device including a housing assembly having a projector assembly in the inner thereof and a drive device in a bottom portion thereof. The housing assembly includes a housing which has a dome hollow body with apertures in a top portion thereof and a hollow base. The projector assembly includes projector members which are placed in the apertures of the housing to allow display a plurality of images/colors. The drive device includes a drive device attached to the base of the housing and includes a wheeled portion that allows the housing to creep along the bottom of a swimming pool to display the images/colors by the projector members.

Abstract: A shower assembly. The assembly may include a shower device including a device housing defining an inlet communicating with an inlet chamber, an outlet and a waterway communicating between the inlet chamber and the outlet, the device housing further defining a receptacle having a closed end and an open end, the inlet chamber being behind the closed end, the waterway extending along the receptacle from the closed end toward the open end; and a second device supportable in the receptacle. The outlet may define an outlet plane, and the second device may include a housing providing an outlet, the outlet being one of aligned with and positioned forwardly of the outlet plane when the speaker is supported in the receptacle. The assembly may further include a magnetic connecting structure operable to releasably connect the second device and the shower device.

Abstract: A shower assembly. The assembly may include a shower device including a device housing defining an inlet communicating with an inlet chamber, an outlet and a waterway communicating between the inlet chamber and the outlet, the device housing further defining a receptacle having a closed end and an open end, the inlet chamber being behind the closed end, the waterway extending along the receptacle from the closed end toward the open end; and a second device supportable in the receptacle. The outlet may define an outlet plane, and the second device may include a housing providing an outlet, the outlet being one of aligned with and positioned forwardly of the outlet plane when the speaker is supported in the receptacle. The assembly may further include a magnetic connecting structure operable to releasably connect the second device and the shower device.

Abstract: A water display including a number of pixels or manifolds that may include water nozzles to emit streams of water and/or other utilities such as lighting is described. The water streams may be pixelated so as to provide a high resolution waveform or other choreography. The choreography transitions between waveforms to provide the appearance of a cascading or undulating wave. A tool to design the water display and simulate its appearance is also described.

Abstract: A refrigerator includes a cabinet including a space, a door configured to open and close the space and including a light source and a front plate, through which light emitted from the light source passes, an output interface provided on the cabinet or the door to output sound, a communication unit configured to communicate with a remote device and a controller configured to play music through the output interface and to control the light source in association with music playback through the output interface, when a music playback command is received from the remote device through the communication interface.

Abstract: A water dance device with display screen effect primarily comprises a box body therein are disposed a rotating water spray unit, a swinging water spray unit, a multicolored water spray unit, an intermittent water spray unit, a fogging device, and a laser projector. The rotating water spray unit and the swinging water spray unit are disposed to provide rotating and swinging water jets; the multicolored water spray unit is disposed to provide water jets of various colors; the intermittent water spray unit is disposed to provide single projectile water jets; and the fogging device is disposed to provide a foggy veil for the laser projector to project texts or images thereon. Providing various forms of water dance performance composed in its box body and advertising effect, the present invention may be placed in businesses, stores and shops for achieving the purpose of attracting potential customers.

Abstract: A water feature for generating an illuminated water image has a housing and an illumination unit fixedly arranged in the housing. A water channel passes through the housing. A nozzle insert is disposed in the water channel and is designed to create a water image. The nozzle insert is supported so as to be pivotable relative to the illumination unit. The nozzle insert is supported so as to be pivotable about a pivot point, wherein the pivot point is positioned at a same level with or below a light-emitting top side of the housing. An alignment and fixation tool is provided that has first contact elements designed to engage second contact elements of a securing element that secures the nozzle insert so that the securing element can be released or fixed by rotation of the tool.

Abstract: A pair of identical, specially-shaped, and specially-sized flow diverters is provided. In order to concentrate the flow of water passing over a waterfall, such as an ornamental backyard spa or swimming pool waterfall, a first flow diverter is attached adjacent a first sidewall of the waterfall structure, and a second flow diverter is attached adjacent a second sidewall of the waterfall structure. Water passing by the sidewalls is directed inwardly away from the sidewalls, thereby narrowing the flow of water over the fall and reducing overspray and reducing mineral build up and scale problems. In one novel aspect, an assemblage (a saleable product) includes a product container, the pair of flow diverters disposed in the container, a tube of silicone adhesive disposed in the container, and a set of printed usage instructions disposed in the container.

Abstract: A secure audio switch comprising: a plurality of host computer interfaces, each for interfacing the secure audio switch with a corresponding host computer, for receiving audio signals from said corresponding host computer; a user audio interface, for interfacing the secure audio switch with at least one user audio device, wherein said at least one user audio device comprises at least one of a speaker or an earphone; an Audio Output Channel (AOC), coupled to said user audio interface comprises audio security device to reduce data leak by intentionally reducing data rate capable of flowing through said AOC to a maximum rate comparable to the minimal rate required for reproducing human speech, and forcing audio data flow only in the direction to said user audio interface by using an analog audio diode and an analog low pass filter in the audio output channel (AOC).

Abstract: A robotic fountain is proposed. The robotic fountain includes: a water supply pipe rotating while passing through upper and lower surfaces of a main body of the fountain; a fastening part formed between the lower surface of the main body and a lower end of the water supply pipe; a first motor configured to rotate the water supply pipe; a support part formed between the upper surface of the main body and an upper end of the water supply pipe; a bypass body fastened to the top of the water supply pipe; a through hole formed through one side of a lower surface of a rotary body, the rotary body fastened to an upper surface of the bypass body; an intermediate pipe configured to rotate inside the rotary body; a second motor for rotating the intermediate pipe; and a nozzle formed at the center of the intermediate pipe.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a luminous water outlet device, which includes a hydroelectric power generation module, a waterway separation body, a waterway switching module, a water outlet panel, and a light board. The hydroelectric power generation module is arranged at a water inlet, the waterway separation body has two waterways, the waterway switching module is used to switch a flow of water in the two waterways, and the water outlet panel is correspondingly arranged below the two waterways, the light board is electrically connected with the hydroelectric power generation module. Compared with the prior art, the hydroelectric power generation module is arranged in the water inlet to ensure that the light board works no matter which waterway is opened and allows water to flow through. Further, the present disclosure has simpler installation, smaller volume, and simpler waterway structure.

Abstract: A system and method for altering the visual appearance of moving physical forms is disclosed. The moving physical forms may include solids, liquids, gasses and any combination thereof. The system and method may include video capturing devices for capturing video footage of the moving forms, a controller for altering the captured video footage of the moving forms, and video projecting devices for projecting the altered video footage back onto the moving forms.

Abstract: A system including a battery system to provide additional power during peak operating conditions is described. The system may avoid or reduce the need for extensive infrastructure associated with a power delivery system capable of providing peak power, but may instead, rely on infrastructure that need only provide power needed on an average basis.

Abstract: A showerhead includes a plurality of water outlets for providing a flow of water. The showerhead includes one or more lighting elements and a light driver communicably coupled to the one or more lighting elements. The light driver is configured to control at least a subset of the lighting elements to output light based on various conditions corresponding to the showerhead.

Abstract: The present invention is a water fountain control system that utilizes cameras to analyze movements of a human subject, and actuates one or more water fountain controllers in response to the movements to create a display incorporating spray patterns of the flowing water. The camera system records video in real time and generates optical signals that are sent to a processor running software that assesses the dimension, position, stance, and/or motion of the human subject and converts the data into recognized classes of movements and/or poses. Once the processor identifies the type of movements and/or poses, it sends signals to the actuators of the water fountains to control the fountains in a manner that implements stored predetermined visual effects generated by the fountain to create a visual presentation to an audience.

Abstract: The present invention relates a solar-powered, floating, fountain lamp, comprising a light-emitting elements, a fountain housing, and a solar panel, and the fountain housing acts not only as a three-dimensional lampshade for a first light-emitting portion, but also as a floating portion of the fountain lamp, and the fountain housing is substantially formed by a saucer-shaped cabin and a cylindrical lower part that are integratedly connected to each other, in which the saucer-shaped cabin located in an axially upper part of the fountain housing has an outer peripheral surface that is smooth and curved, and the plurality of light-emitting elements each project a light beam in a different direction, and the light-emitting elements projecting the light beams outward the fountain housing form point light sources at a top of the fountain lamp, the point light sources on the top act as a second light-emitting portion, and the light-emitting elements projecting the light beams inward the fountain housing form the fir

Abstract: The invention is a floating subsurface illumination system comprising a leak-proof enclosure, DC electric energy subsystem, LED light source subsystem, translucent diffuser, tethering eyelet, switch and charging port.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a luminous nozzle and a nozzle base thereof. The nozzle base includes a nozzle base body and a fastener. The fastener cooperates with a cover to clamp the nozzle base body for installation and fixation. The nozzle base body includes a water inlet portion and a water spray portion communicated with each other. A predetermined number of lamp holes are provided transversely on an outer periphery of the water inlet portion. The luminous nozzle includes a nozzle core and a predetermined number of SMD LED lamps and further includes the above-mentioned nozzle base, with the nozzle core installed in the nozzle base body and the SMD LED lamps detachably installed in the lamp holes. This luminous nozzle has high light utilization efficiency and the SMD LED lamps have a stable installation structure and is easy to install and maintain.

Abstract: A phosphor member includes: a phosphor plate that converts a part of excitation light into fluorescent light and emits mixed color light including the fluorescent light and the remaining part of the excitation light; and a reflective layer that is provided on the phosphor plate and that transmits a part of the mixed color light and reflects the remaining part.

Abstract: A solar landscape apparatus having a floating body, a support member, a solar panel, a battery and an electrical device is disclosed. The floating body is composed of a material with a density lower than that of water. The solar panel, the battery and the electrical device are respectively located on the floating body and the battery is electrically connected with the solar panel and the battery respectively. The support member is installed on the floating body and at least a part of the support member protrudes from a periphery of the floating body to prevent the floating body from leaning against a water edge. Through the part of the support member protruding from the periphery of the floating body, the floating body is kept at a preset distance from the water edge, thus effectively improving the landscape effect.

Abstract: A light source device, a projector, and a chromaticity adjustment method, which are resistant to a change in the color of emitted light even if used for a long period of time, includes: an excitation light source that emits excitation light; a phosphor wheel that is irradiated with excitation light to convert a part of excitation light into fluorescent light and that emits mixed color light including the fluorescent light and a remaining part of excitation light; motor that rotates phosphor wheel; and an adjustment unit that adjusts the rotational frequency of motor so that the chromaticity of mixed color light emitted from phosphor wheel becomes a predetermined value.

Abstract: A water display is described including a wall or other structure upon which streams of water are shot. The direction, velocity, pressure and flow rate of the water streams may be varied to provide entertaining visual effects, which may also be choreographed with music, lighting or other features.

Abstract: A laminar water feature is provided which includes a housing having a deck niche, a niche collar, a spacer ring, and a lid, a laminar vessel having an inlet, an annular pocket, a vertical baffle, a horizontal baffle, a light pipe, a plurality of screens, a cap having an outlet, and threading within an isolated light chamber for removably accepting a lighting source, and a pivot adjustment bracket having a handle with push button assembly, ridge, and detent configuration for fixedly rotatably adjusting the angle of the laminar vessel.

Abstract: A bird feeder and bird bath system, the bird feeder and bird bath system designed to rest on a flat surface or be suspended from desired heights. The bird feeder portion includes at least one perch and a feeding cavity. The bird bath portion includes a bird bath with a fountain at the top of the system and or in the middle, the fountain powered by an interior pump. Multiple removable and interchangeable nozzle options, as well as numerous timing mechanisms afford the user with numerous control variables.

Abstract: An artificially-lighted waterfall fixture apparatus includes a fixture housing having a lower housing part and an upper housing part overlying and fitted with the lower housing part so as to define a water-distributing channel and a passageway extending forwardly from and in communication with the water-distributing channel to receive a flow of water therefrom and produce an artificial waterfall flowing from an outlet of the passageway. The apparatus also includes an elongated baffle disposed in the fixture housing along a top portion of the water-distributing channel to receive and convert the flow of water to a laminar flow through the passageway, and an artificial light-focusing module supported centrally in the fixture housing proximate the water-distributing channel and aligned with the passageway so as to generate a beam of light through the passageway that produces a predetermined configuration of light in the laminar flow of water.

Abstract: Implementations herein provide a flameless candle with an integrated fountain including an outer shell and a removable core. The removable core is removably connected to the outer shell and includes a flange configured to rest on a top portion of the outer shell. The removable core also includes a dome with a serrated bottom edge, a liquid pump, and a light source.

Abstract: The invention concerns a nozzle support device (10) comprising a body (12) that has a fluid inlet passage (24) and at least one outlet passage (26), and that comprises a revolving section that forms a hub (16) that extends around a rotational axis (A), a nozzle-carrying head (14) that is rotatably mounted on the hub (16) of the body (12) around the rotational axis (A), and that is designed to simultaneously carry at least two nozzles, and immobilising means (74, 86) for immobilising the nozzle-carrying head (14) in rotation on the body (12) in a plurality of predefined positions, characterised in that the device (10) is provided with a mechanism for rotating the nozzle-carrying head (14) comprising an oscillating drive member (90) provided with at least one retractable drive pawl that has one free end designed to push the drive teeth in succession.

Abstract: A tethered unmanned aerial system (UAS) is described, wherein the flight of one or more UASs may be used in connection with a water and light display.

Abstract: An adjustable spa headrest has two side surfaces laterally disposed between front and back surfaces. A first projection extends outwardly from one of the side surfaces. A guide rail, positioned for receiving the projection, allows the spa headrest to be positioned in a number of positions. The guide rail includes a horizontal slot, a vertical slot including a number of spaced notches, each notch defined by a pair of second projections, and a spring arm depending in the vertical slot. When the first projection moves to a position between one of the second projections and the spring arm, the spring arm moves away from the second projection whereupon the spring arm applies a spring force to the first projection in a direction of second projection. In response to positioning the first projection in one of the notches, the spring arm secures the first projection in the one of the notches.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosed technology include a lighted inflatable pool including: a wall including a first inflatable chamber; a base; at least one lighting element disposed within the wall, the at least one lighting element being configured to emit light; and a receiver connected to the at least one lighting element, the receiver being configured to receive a command for controlling the lighting element and to control the at least one lighting element in correspondence with the command.

Abstract: Disclosed is a VR/AR projection device. A device is disclosed comprising a housing comprising a processor disposed within the housing; a vapor projection component disposed within the center of the housing and communicatively coupled to the processor, the vapor projection component comprising: a water tank situated on the interior side of the vapor projection component, a set of tubes position on the exterior side of the vapor projection component, a transducer configured to nebulize water in the water tank, a movable belt comprising a plurality of apertures movable respective to the set of tubes, a variable speed fan configured to exert positive pressure on the nebulized water while the transducer nebulizes the water in the water tank and force the nebulized water through the apertures and the set of tubes, generating a set of nebulized vapor jets extending outward from the surface of the vapor projection component; and a projection device configured to display an image on the nebulized vapor jets.

Abstract: An apparatus for generating a display medium includes a medium generating module arranged to selectively generate at least one portion of the display medium within a predetermined three-dimensional space, wherein the at least one portion of the display medium is arranged to receive an optical signal representing a visible image so as to display a portion or whole visible image within the predetermined three-dimensional space.

Abstract: One embodiment relates to a method for creating a fast vanishing light scattering surface/volume to which an image is projected. The method includes: creating two portions of atomized particles of a given particle size that does not allow an incident light having a visible spectrum from being scattered, reflected and/or dissipated; and ejecting these two portions of the atomized particles from two opposite directions towards each other. The atomized particles collide/contact with each other to aggregate, thereby creating the fast vanishing light scattering surface/volume at a specific spatial region in which the aggregated particles allow the incident light to be scattered, reflected and/or dissipated.

Abstract: The invention relates to an assembly, in particular a play fountain, comprising a floor for carrying people, a plurality of electrical devices, such as electric motors coupled to pumps and nozzles for generating jets of liquid, distributed over the area of the floor, and a control system for operating the electrical devices. The assembly comprises a plurality of rechargeable batteries connected to the electrical devices.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a water sprayer and various features thereof. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to a water sprayer for use in a pool, and to a method for using the same. In various embodiments, the water sprayer may include a water output mechanism and a light source that is powered by flowing water to provide illumination functionality.

Abstract: A water curtain simulated candle lamp, which is mainly provided to achieve the dynamic effect of simulating candle burning by using water curtain projection, including a base body, a cover body, a spraying device, a light source and a floating wick. Wherein, a water container with an upper opening is set on the base body, the cover body including a concave upper surface is used to cover the water container, and a spacing hole is set on its concave end; the spraying device set inside the water container includes a pump and a spray pipe, which is used to spray a water curtain simulating flame shape from the spacing hole; the light source is used to light up the sprayed water curtain, the floating wick set inside the spray pipe is provided to move up and down with water flow to form a wick of simulating candle lamp.

Abstract: A sprinkler with adjustable fan angle of water sprayed is revealed. The adjustable fan angle of water sprayed means a fan area of the water sprayed is adjusted and changed. The sprinkler includes a housing, a receiving seat and a sprinkler head. The sprinkler head consists of a base seat, a collar member and an adjustment member. The fan angle of the water sprayed can be manually operated and changed by rotating the adjustment member.

Abstract: The invention relates to an assembly, in particular a play fountain, comprising a floor (1), a plurality of nozzles (2), preferably a reservoir for a liquid, in particular water, or means to connect the assembly to a liquid supply, and a control system (3) for controlling one or more of the nozzles (2) during operation of the assembly. The floor (1) is assembled modularly.

Abstract: The invention relates to an assembly, in particular a play fountain, comprising a floor (1), a plurality of nozzles (2), preferably a reservoir for a liquid, in particular water, or means to connect the assembly to a liquid supply, and a control system (3) for controlling one or more of the nozzles (2) during operation of the assembly. The floor (1) is assembled modularly.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a pool light assembly including cooling for the illuminating structure. The assembly includes a water inlet housing having a portion on the dry side and a portion immersed in the pool water. An assembly having sealing structure creates a leak proof connection with the pool wall. The submerged portion of the assembly includes a base. The base has an exterior exposed to the pool water and an enclosed interior including the illuminating structure. A notch is provided in the exterior of the base and extends into the interior for allowing pool water in the proximity of the illuminating structure. The assembly includes sealing structure for preventing water from entering electrically active elements, while allowing pool water to act as a cooling element. A retaining member locks and encourages waterproof sealing of the electrically active elements. Each of the elements is provided with structure as necessary to facilitate the free flow of water through the housing.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for cleaning containers using water within the container and a submersible pump exhibiting a nozzle. Air may be injected into the pumped water to increase its pressure as it exists the nozzle.

Abstract: A decorative display apparatus comprising a flameless candle with an integrated fountain is disclosed. The flameless candle with integrated fountain is designed to be a stand-alone device. The flameless candle with integrated fountain includes a translucent candle body containing a water reservoir to which an optional scent may be added, an optional sealed transparent cover, a power source which may be a battery, USB or DC supply from an AC converter, a pump and an integrated water and light diffuser. The flameless candle with integrated fountain may be operated in either candle-only mode or candle and fountain mode. The device may also be operated on a timer.

Abstract: A projection apparatus for projection in a liquid environment comprises a projection surface adapted to be positioned in the liquid environment and a projector adapted to be positioned in the liquid environment. The projector is adapted to project an image on the projection surface.

Abstract: A flameless candle device with a fountain includes a container, a light-emitting member, and a pump motor. The container has an outer wall to surround an accommodation space. The accommodation space is divided into a first half portion and a second half portion by a partition. The first half portion is in communication with the second half portion through an opening. The partition has a flange thereon. The accommodation space is adapted to accommodate a fluid, such as water. The light-emitting member is located in the accommodation space. The pump motor is in communication with the first half portion and the second half portion. When the pump motor is activated, the water flows from the first half portion to the second half portion, alternatively, from the second half portion to the first half portion. The present invention provides an illumination effect as well as visual and auditory enjoyments.

Abstract: A passenger vehicle includes a dynamic display unit. The dynamic display unit creates a temporary graphic display inside the passenger vehicle for presenting informational and control elements to passengers inside the passenger vehicle.

Abstract: Apparatus for pixelating falling water droplets to create a graphical image comprising an elevated water display head formed from a series of two or more modular units. Each of the series of two or more modular units has a water reservoir, a plurality of high speed solenoids located below the water reservoir, a replaceable nozzle plate having a plurality of spaced apart nozzles wherein one of said plurality of high speed solenoids is connected to each nozzle. A programmable micro-controller is provided with each of the modular units for controlling the water supply to the water reservoir and for controlling the formation of the falling water droplets through each solenoid and nozzle. The water droplets falling from said plurality of nozzles from each of the modular units forms part of the graphical image.

Abstract: A decorative display apparatus comprising a flameless candle with an integrated fountain is disclosed. The flameless candle with integrated fountain is designed to be a stand-alone device. The flameless candle with integrated fountain includes a translucent candle body containing a water reservoir to which an optional scent may be added, a power source which may be a battery, USB or DC supply from an AC converter, a pump and an integrated water and light diffuser. The flameless candle with integrated fountain may be operated in either candle-only mode or candle and fountain mode. The device may also be operated on a timer.