Abstract: A method of designing a fire detection system comprising: determining a probability of a fire in a room; determining a number of fire detection devices for a fire detection system within the room in response to the probability of the fire in the room; determining a number of fire suppression devices for the fire detection system within the room in response to the probability of a fire in the room; and determining a location of each of the fire detection devices within the room and a location of the fire suppression devices within the room.

Abstract: A fireplace having a plurality of faux logs sequentially lit using a single ignitor and flame jumping between the faux logs. The ignitor ignites a first faux log, which after a time period ignites a neighboring second faux log. After another time period, the second faux log ignites a neighboring third faux log and so on. The sequentially lighting of the faux logs creates an aesthetically pleasing lighting sequence, and also a pleasing sequential lighting sound. The faux logs are individually supported by a respective conduit over media disposed on an ember bed and which individually supplies gas to the respective faux log.

Abstract: A method of determining placement of nozzles within a fire suppression system comprising: determining a geometry of a room in response to a floor plan; determining a type of fire suppression agent required in response to at least one of articles in the room and hazards in the room; determining an amount of fire suppression agent required in response to at least one of the articles in the room, hazards in the room, the geometry of the room, average temperature in the room, and average pressure within the room; and determining a number of nozzles, a type of each of the nozzles, a location of each of the nozzles within the room in response to at least the amount of fire suppression agent required.

Abstract: A method of designing a fire suppression system including: determining nozzle placement for nozzles of a fire suppression system within a location; determining piping placement for pipes of the fire suppression system within the location; determining whether the nozzle placement or piping placement violate a constraint; and generating a map displaying the nozzle placement and the piping placement on a computing device.

Abstract: A bath spout cover having a body structure, which has an upper portion having two sides extending therefrom. The body structure may also have a front portion. A soap receptacle may be disposed in the body structure. There may also be at least one strap connecting an inner side of the two sides of the body structure.

Abstract: A device comprising: a body, the body comprises an interior and an exterior, the interior of the body defining a space configured to accommodate at least a portion of a plumbing fixture and the exterior of the body forming a decorative display; and a first flap attached to the body of the device and configured to attach the device to a plumbing fixture.

Abstract: A watering system is configured to distribute water below a ground surface. The watering system has a spike housing, further comprising fins that are configured to penetrate the ground surface. A water tube is centrally arranged in the spike housing and further comprising a plurality of water openings and a water line connection. A water line support channel is mechanically coupled to the fins and linearly aligned with the water line connection. A waterline is arranged on the water line support channel provides water through the water line connection, through the water tube where the water is then distributed through the holes below the ground surface.

Abstract: A safety device: including a first internal chamber and an attachment arrangement to allow the device to be attached to a fluid delivery spout, so that fluid delivered through the spout is directed into the first internal chamber. At least one first exit conduit having a first end in communication with the first internal chamber and at least one second exit conduit having a first end in communication with the fluid inlet. The first internal chamber and first exit conduit are separated from the fluid inlet and second exit conduit so that fluid entering the device through the attachment arrangement and passing through the device to the second end of the first exit conduit will not come into contact with fluid entering the device through the fluid inlet and passing through the device to the second end of the second exit conduit.

Abstract: Disclosed is a composite bubble-type snowflake maker, including: a main machine, an air pipe, and a sprayer. The interior of a machine body of the main machine is provided with accommodating space, so as to enable a blower to send out wind power towards an air outlet, and enable a pump to outwardly transport bubble water along a bubble water pipe. An inlet of the air pipe is connected to the air outlet, so as to enable an outlet to be far away from the main machine, and a tail end of the bubble water pipe extends outwardly along the air pipe, so as to be connected to a bubble head. One end of a sprayer body of the sprayer is connected to the outlet of the air pipe, and the other end is provided with an air outlet pipe and a plurality of air outlet holes at an outer circumference of the air outlet pipe.

Abstract: Disclosed is an improvement of a bubble-type snowflake maker. The interior of a machine body of a main machine is provided with accommodating space for disposing a blower that is used to send out wind power towards an air outlet pipe and an air outlet; a pump transports bubble water to a bubble head along a flexible bubble water pipe; a tail end of the air outlet pipe is sleeved with a cloth sleeve extending outwardly, and the bubble head of the bubble water pipe is disposed in the air outlet pipe; the air outlet is outwardly connected to a spray pipe having an inner pipe, and the air outlet pipe and the cloth sleeve extend into the pipe; the inner diameter of the inner pipe of the spray pipe is greater than the outer diameter of the air outlet pipe; and an inner annular toothed edge radially extends inwardly along a tail end of the inner pipe of the spray pipe.

Abstract: A traveling sprinkler system comprising: a sphere shaped surface; at least one wheel over a circumference of the sphere shaped surface, where the at least one wheel divides the sphere into a first half and a second half; a plurality of holes on both the first half and the second half of the sphere shaped surface; a water hose receptacle, where the water hose receptacle receives a flow of water from a water hose; and wheel gears within the sphere, where the flow of water transfers over the wheel gears to enable the movement of the at least one wheel and the flow of water transfers through the plurality of holes creating a sprinkling action.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an apparatus for producing a water maze from walls of falling water that can be reconfigured to change the maze. In one embodiment, the apparatus is comprised of a plurality of spray bars that are each capable of producing a separate wall of falling water droplets and a plurality of water valves that are each associated with only one spray bar. The water valves can be used to define at least two different paths between the entrance and exit of the maze. The apparatus is also capable of being used to create interesting visual effects by projecting light/images on to multiple screens created by walls of falling water droplets.

Abstract: An oil lamp-type apparatus or a Kukui pot candle device for achieving the illumination and the appearance of an ignited oil lamp. This is achieved by illuminating water flowing upward (e.g., substantially vertically to provide a flame-shaped element or small fountain of water above the pool surface) using a light source directing its light output upward through the water. The flame-shaped element has kinetic and dynamic movement similar to a flame on an oil lamp or candle wick due to the combination of the water flowing upward and the water falling nearly straight down back into a pool about the water outlet. Further, the effect is achieve by only illuminating the liquid in the flame-shaped element with the vertically upward-direct light stream and not by shining light from the side, from above, or even from an adjacent location.

Abstract: A device and method for triggering the smoke detection system on a vessel in response to a fire inside a container housed in the vessel by providing a fire detection system inside the container and generating artificial smoke outside of the container in response to detecting fire inside the container.

Abstract: A combination inflatable protective cover and liquid soap dispenser for a water ejecting fixture. An inflatable protective cover having an interior opening and first and second apertures in communication with the interior opening and a liquid soap dispenser having a narrow aperture adjacent the second aperture where water from the fixture is ejected. Liquid soap flows out of the liquid soap dispenser by gravity into the tub alongside the water from the water ejecting fixture.

Abstract: A dioramic apparatus includes a vessel having an inferior portion and a superior portion. The vessel includes a shell and defines an interior space. The interior space is partially filled by a liquid medium. At least one dioramic scene is disposed in the interior space. A reservoir is in fluid communication with the interior space. The reservoir includes a flow plate defining at least one liquid intake and at least one liquid output port. The at least one liquid intake is configured and arranged for receiving at least a portion of the liquid medium from the interior space when the dioramic apparatus is at least partially inverted. The at least one liquid output port is configured and arranged to output at least a portion of the liquid medium from the reservoir when the vessel is placed in an upright position.

Abstract: A water device comprising at least a water-carrying vessel and head, and a structure configured to blend in with a landscape environment wherein the structure conceals at least a portion of the water-carrying vessel while leaving the head exposed. Depending on the configuration, the structure may resemble a rock, bark, plant trunk, stone, bedding material, pavers, edge brick and similar decorative landscaping items and may be fabricated of resins, cements, epoxies, fillers, polymers, metals, recycled materials. Natural articles like stone and bark may also be used.

Abstract: An apparatus for pixelating falling water droplets to create a graphical image comprising one or more elevated water display heads having a plurality of spaced apart nozzles in one or more rows, each of said nozzles has a water inlet and a water outlet. A high speed solenoid is provided for each nozzle for opening and closing of the water outlet for each nozzle to control the speed at which water exits the nozzles. A water reservoir is provided above the water inlets for the solenoids and nozzles so that water pressure to the nozzles is maintained by gravity.

Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for adding an entertainment dimension to a presentation are described.

Abstract: A dioramic apparatus includes a vessel having an inferior portion and a superior portion. The vessel includes a shell and defines an interior space. The interior space is partially filled by a liquid medium. At least one dioramic scene is disposed in the interior space. A reservoir is in fluid communication with the interior space. The reservoir includes a flow plate defining at least one liquid intake and at least one liquid output port. The at least one liquid intake is configured and arranged for receiving at least a portion of the liquid medium from the interior space when the dioramic apparatus is at least partially inverted. The at least one liquid output port is configured and arranged to output at least a portion of the liquid medium from the reservoir when the vessel is placed in an upright position.

Abstract: A device and method for delivering water to a person who is unable to reach household or other types of water dispensing faucets. In some embodiments, the device comprises a trough for delivering the liquid and an attachment member for attaching the trough to a faucet.

Abstract: A toy gun for pressurized cans includes a body resembling a gun with a barrel; an adapter that retains the can; a trigger; a spray actuator head that, when the trigger is pulled, presses upon a valve assembly of the can so that the can discharges into the spray actuator head; a flair on the adapter to help accept the can and guide the valve assembly to the spray actuator head; and an extension tube that receives the discharge from the spray actuator head, transports the discharge through the barrel, and disperses the discharge out of the body. The toy gun may include an adapter on the bottom for shaving cream cans or on the top for whipped cream cans.

Abstract: A water recycling and firefighting training system for efficiently practicing connecting water hoses between a water storage tank including a fire hydrant and a fire engine. The water recycling and firefighting training system generally includes a frame having wheels, a storage tank mounted to the frame, a fire hydrant mounted proximate the frame, wherein the fire hydrant is fluidly connected to the storage tank, a pump fluidly connected to the storage tank to pump water to the fire hydrant, and at least one intake fluidly connected to the storage tank for inputting water back within the storage tank. The water from the storage tank is circulated between the mobile trailer and a fire engine through a plurality of hoses in a closed-loop configuration.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses are disclosed for fluid handling devices with enhanced functionality. In some embodiments, the fluid handling device may include a plurality of filters coupled to the fluid handling device, where passing a first stream of fluid through the plurality of filters may improve the laminarity of the first stream of fluid, an orifice situated about the fluid handling device, where the first stream of fluid may exit the fluid handling device through the orifice in a substantially laminar state, and a surface disruptor coupled to the fluid handling device, where the surface disruptor may provide a second stream of fluid and where the disruptor may be positioned such that the second stream of fluid interferes with the first stream of fluid exiting the fluid handling device.

Abstract: A plurality of artificial tree or plant trunks each have vertically spaced directional multiple misting nozzles at various desired heights on pipes camouflaged as bamboo poles or thick stems or trunks of other plants. The simulated trunks and simulated shoots of the same species are anchored in a firm water sealed mulch in a pot with artificial leaves and thin stems attached to the simulated trunks for a complete simulated potted tree or plant. The series of vertically spaced and variously angled misting heads produce mist at various desired heights aimed in various desired directions for a variety of functions. Liquid mist or a humidifier mist may be sprayed with a humidifier or fog machine or high pressure compressor attached.

Abstract: A water sprinkler toy includes a base having a water inlet and a nozzle adapted to spray water in the shape of a funnel. Additionally, the water sprinkler toy includes an object capable of being suspended in the air by the water.

Abstract: A water toy device that is activated by exerting pressure on the device provides a fresh, cool, and clean water supply when required by the pets or children. The water toy device includes an upper shell, a base shell connected to the upper shell, a hollow interior space located between the base shell and the upper shell, at least one spring placed on the hollow interior space, a channel adapted to receive a pressure activated trigger, and an opening located on the upper shell to release the water when the pressure activated trigger is activated.

Abstract: The present invention provides a system for dispensing an air treatment and audibly indicating the dispensing and/or a change in the dispensing intensity. An exemplary audible indicator may include a pattern of a plurality of audible indicators having the same or different durations, having the same or different intensities, separated by the same or different intervals, and having the same or different audible impressions. Different audible indicators are associated with different device states, such as not dispensing, dispensing to create ambiance, dispensing in response to a malodor, or dispensing to offset habituation. Different audible indicators may also be associated with different malodors, or different intensities of the same or different malodors.

Abstract: A dioramic apparatus includes a vessel having an inferior portion and a superior portion. The vessel includes a shell and defines an interior space. The interior space is partially filled by a liquid medium. At least one dioramic scene is disposed in the interior space. A reservoir is in fluid communication with the interior space. The reservoir includes a flow plate defining at least one liquid intake and at least one liquid output port. The at least one liquid intake is configured and arranged for receiving at least a portion of the liquid medium from the interior space when the dioramic apparatus is at least partially inverted. The at least one liquid output port is configured and arranged to output at least a portion of the liquid medium from the reservoir when the vessel is placed in an upright position.

Abstract: A fluid handling device, for example, a laminar jet fountain, includes a jet emanating a first stream of substantially laminar fluid. The jet fountain also includes a surface disrupter that includes a body, a water inlet, a valve, a fluid outlet, and a trajectory adjuster emanating a second stream of fluid from the fluid outlet. The second stream of fluid may be positioned to intersect the first stream of fluid and perturb its laminarity. By adjusting a valve controlling the force and volume of flow of the second stream and/or by adjusting the trajectory adjuster, the intersection of the first and second streams may be modified and, therefore, the laminarity of the first stream may be modified. By disrupting the laminar surface of the first stream, light introduced into the first stream may be caused to refract outward from the first stream and thus enhance illumination of the first stream.

Abstract: A display apparatus with a scent disperse device includes a display, a stalk-shaped member, at least one leaf-shaped member, a vibrator and a sensor switch, in which the display is composed of a screen and at least one screen cover, the stalk-shaped member is disposed on the display to disperse scent outward, the leaf-shaped members are positioned around the stalk-shaped member and the vibrator is disposed in the stalk-shaped member and used for driving the leaf-shaped members to sway, and the sensor switch controls the opening and closing of the at least one screen cover and transmitting a starting signal. Whereby, a user is allowed to smell a flavor matching the appearance of the display or prefer scent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a decorative waterfall apparatus and more particularly to a decorative waterfall having a decorative image on a backboard which can be rapidly changed by removing the removable mounted backboard and changing a polymer film having a decorative image thereon extending thereover.

Abstract: A flame effect generator that operably uses a liquid reservoir to provide liquid for use in generation of flame effects is described.

Abstract: System and methods for providing synchronized ornamental displays in a presentation zone that is at least partially containing a fluid, which include a support structure, a decorative object supported by the support structure, a light disposed on the object, a plurality of cables coupled to the support structure at their respective first ends; a plurality of cable tensioning devices, wherein one cable tensioning device is engaged with the second end of a respective cable of the plurality of cables, and the plurality of cable tensioning devices are positioned spatially about the periphery of the presentation zone, wherein the spatial arrangement defines a range of desired movement for the object, and a control device operatively associated with the tensioning devices and light.

Abstract: A fountain system for creating unique water displays or water attractions. The fountain system includes a pump providing water at a flow rate and a plurality of fountain assemblies connected to the pump outlet. Each of the fountain assemblies includes a nozzle such as a bell or dome nozzle that receives the water from the pump and discharges the water from its outlet in the form of an enclosed dome about the nozzle outlet. The fountain assembly includes a fog generator or fogger such as an ultrasonic transducer, positioned proximate to the nozzle discharging fog into the dome where it is trapped by the laminar flow water in the dome wall. Each fountain assembly includes a light source transmitting light into the dome to illuminate and color the captured fog. The flow rate may be changed to alter the shape and size of the domes.

Abstract: A display apparatus with a scent disperse device comprises a display, a stalk-like member, at least one leaf-like member and a vibrator, in which the stalk-like member is disposed on the display, the leaf-like members are positioned around the stalk-like member and the vibrator is disposed in the stalk-like member and used for driving the leaf-like members to sway. Whereby, a user is allowed to smell a flavor matching the appearance of the display or prefer scent.

Abstract: An injection-molded faucet fountain core attachable to a water faucet with a manually actuated flap to selectively direct water from an outlet for drinking and incorporating a programmable battery-operated sound emitting device. The faucet fountain core is enclosed by a jacket having an external character face or shape. The sound emitting device is programmed to make sounds or voices that are compatible with the character or shape on the faucet fountain jacket. The character and voice may be changed by programming the sound emitting device and changing the external jacket.

Abstract: A spout cover for a spout having an outlet end includes a first member, having a deflector, mounted to a second member having a liquid soap reservoir and a dispenser for dispensing liquid soap from the liquid soap reservoir toward the deflector. A receiving area is defined between the first and second members for receiving the spout. The first member is movable relative to the second member between a first position permitting the spout to be received in the receiving area and a second position locating the deflector underneath the outlet end of the spout and preventing withdrawal of the spout from the receiving area.

Abstract: An echo chamber including a high-strength, structurally rigid receptacle and a weight bearing grate through which the water from an artificial outdoor waterfall may pass, which grate can support considerable weight loads exerted by materials such as rocks, stones, and the like. The receptacle functions as a substitute for a flexible artificial waterfall water sump liner and receives recirculating water of an artificial waterfall. When constructing a disappearing artificial waterfall using a chamber constructed according to the present invention, rocks or other material are placed on the chamber's grate. As water cascades through the material on the grate and falls into the chamber, an echo sound is generated. Differing configurations of the stones on the grate and changes in water level in the receptacle produce echoes of different pitch and intensity.

Abstract: A utility hand-piece is adapted for being worn on a hand of a user. The hand-piece includes a body portion adapted for covering at least a portion of the hand, and incorporating at least one fluid channel. A fluid inlet is formed with the body portion and communicates with the fluid channel. A fluid outlet is formed with the body portion and communicates with the fluid channel downstream of the fluid inlet. Upon connecting a fluid source to the hand-piece, fluid is transferred from the fluid inlet through the fluid channel and dispensed from the body portion through the fluid outlet.

Abstract: A floating fountain includes multiple pumps that combine respective outputs into a mixing chamber that is configured to disperse fluid and more specifically water through an outlet port. The pumps may be similar in power rating and configuration and may be connected to the mixing chamber via one or more conduits. Fluid is forced under pressure through the outlet and past a diverter for dispersing the fluid in an ornate manner.

Abstract: A utility hand-piece is adapted for being worn on a hand of a user. The hand-piece includes a body portion adapted for covering at least a portion of the hand, and incorporating at least one fluid channel. A fluid inlet is formed with the body portion and communicates with the fluid channel. A fluid outlet is formed with the body portion and communicates with the fluid channel downstream of the fluid inlet. Upon connecting a fluid source to the hand-piece, fluid is transferred from the fluid inlet through the fluid channel and dispensed from the body portion through the fluid outlet.

Abstract: A portable water sprinkling amusement device incorporates a water storage reservoir for transporting its own supply of water, at least one nozzle assembly defining at least one discharge orifice, an avenue of release establishing fluid communication between the water storage reservoir and the at least one nozzle assembly, and a fluid transfer system operative to develop forces for causing a stream of liquid to flow through the avenue of release and out of the discharge orifice upon actuation of an on/off mechanism.

Abstract: An air freshener is constructed from parts to make a model of an object from everyday life, e.g. an airplane, insect, or bird. The air freshener is made out of a light material such as cardboard, paper, wood, plastic or foam. Other types of models include a space ship, flying dinosaur or other flying object. The scent is sprayed, impregnated, or infused into the body of the air freshener.

Abstract: A shower head cover fixture consists of a mostly cylindrical free formed elongated device of varying size and design which eclipses and covers a shower head water sprayer. Said shower head covering fixture having and aperture at entrance of sufficient size to accommodate the insertion of a verity of shower head sprays. The paralleling opposite end of fixture having an opening of adequate size allowing the threaded connection of piping therethrough connecting a shower head thereto an existing shower arm in a shower inclosure. The fixture may be of translucent or solid manufacture composed of a variety of materials. The cover for shower heads fixture does not influence the operation of a shower head, rather it's purpose to accentuate the decorative appearance of the showering system . . . thereby enhancing and complimenting the nondescript array of shower head systems in common use today.

Abstract: An air freshening apparatus comprises a plant pot-shaped main body, an end cap body and a scent-emitting composition. The plant pot-shaped main body has a cavity therein defining an open end portion of the plant pot-shaped main body and a closed end portion of the plant pot-shaped main body. The scented air passage extends through the closed end portion of the plant pot-shaped main body. The end cap body is rotatably mounted on an exterior portion of the plant pot-shaped main body. The end cap body has a scented air passage extending therethrough and the end cap body is movable between a position where the scented air passages are at least partially aligned and a position where the scented air passages are fully misaligned. The scent-emitting composition is disposed within the cavity of the plant pot-shaped main body.

Abstract: An adjustable variable-effect fountain for a liquid, such as water, is disclosed. A support frame includes an upper support level, under which a pump is adapted to fit. The support frame includes a base that has a substantially hollow, water impermeable enclosure with an open top end. A cover plate having at least one apertures therein is adapted to fit at least partially within the top open end of the base to form the upper support level. An elongated pipe has an upper open end and a lower end adapted to engage an outlet port of the pump, and at least one of the apertures in the cover plate is of sufficient size to receive the pipe therethrough. A plurality of stackable members each include at least one aperture therethrough, each aperture being of sufficient size to receive the pipe therethrough. A bottom-most member is supported by the upper support level of the support frame.

Abstract: The present invention represents a breakthrough in advertisement tools. The liquid sign uses a system of chambers and electrically powered pumps to produce a dynamic and visually appealing advertising sign. The advertising sign of the invention uses a liquid in motion contained in a front chamber of the sign to highlight the color and other visual characteristics of a beverage or any liquid product being advertised. The liquid in motion highlights and showcases any given characteristic of a product being advertised, including bubble or foam producing capacity, color, brightness, or a logo or symbol placed on the background of the liquid in motion. It also provides for a visually attractive, electrically or battery powered and affordable advertising tool which can be used indoors or outdoors in many different settings.

Abstract: A fountain device includes a container including a reservoir to hold and retain circulating fluid within the fountain device, where the container includes an opening and a lip extending around at least a peripheral portion of the opening, a pump securable within the container, a cover configured to encompass the opening and engage the lip of the container when the cover is installed on the container, and a discharge hose securable to an outlet of the pump and extendable to an outlet of the container. The cover includes a plurality of apertures that facilitate passage of fluid through the cover to the reservoir of the container. In addition, a kit including all of the above described components of the fountain device is provided, where the components are assembled within the kit to permit easy installation of the fountain device.

Abstract: The invention relates to a shower comprising a jet-discharge disk (4). Behind said jet-discharge disk a flat water-filled chamber (7) is occluded on the side facing away from the jet-disk by a transparent to translucent bottom (2). The shower is provided with a lighting device (13) which is arranged in such a manner as to emit light through the bottom (2), the chamber (7) and the jet-disk (4).