Abstract: Disclosed is an adjustable and portable fire protection sprinkler system. The device consists of a sprinkler head mounted on an adjustable height center pole connected to adjustable legs, forming a foldable tripod-like configuration. The legs and center pole have inner and outer tubes arranged for telescopic movement relative to each other, for adjusting the height of the pole and the lengths of the legs. The sprinkler head is connected to a rubber hose which is threaded through the top of the center pole and connected to a water source at the bottom. The tube stretches and retracts inside the pole corresponding to the pole height. A collar around the pole connected to the legs, wherein the legs connected to the end of the pole by metal strips. This allows for sliding up and down; increasing or decreasing the triangular base parameter. The base is also defined by the length of the legs and is adjusted to maintain the tripod stability.

Abstract: The portable fire protection system comprises a self-contained apparatus including a quantity of fire extinguishing agent, a pump, a pop-up sprinkler head, a power supply, and a receiver. A remotely located smoke and fire detector communicates wirelessly with the receiver to actuate the apparatus in the event that smoke and/or fire is detected. The extinguishing agent is dispensed from the tank by the pump and the pop-up sprinkler head, with the head automatically deploying when water pressure is provided thereto by the pump. The low pressure sprinkler head dispenses a wide array of various sizes of droplets when the system is activated.

Abstract: A washing apparatus with an adjustable water spraying head includes a water inlet tube, a water guiding tube and a water spraying head. A second connecting base of the water guiding tube engages with a first connecting base of the water inlet tube. A plurality of first positioning holes that are against a first positioning unit of the water inlet tube are circularly formed at the engaging side. The water spraying head is plugged into a water outlet end of the water guiding tube, and a second positioning unit is located at an outer periphery of a connecting tube. The second positioning unit is against a second spring and wedged in a second positioning hole of the water guiding tube. According to the structure stated above, the adjustment of the water spraying head is more convenient without frequently moving the water inlet tube, which causes water to spray randomly.

Abstract: A portable misting trailer system for preventing bodies from overheating and regulating body temperature, having a trailer frame with a first and second side bar secured to a portable trailer base, a plurality of arched tubes having a first and second end, the first end of each tube attaches to the first side bar, the second end of each tube attaches to the second side bar, a plurality of misting heads on the arched tubes fluidly connected thereto, a water system within the trailer frame having a storage tank fluidly connected to a water pump that is operatively connected to a power source which is operatively connected to an on-off switch, whereupon turning on the on-off switch activates the pump to pump water from the water tank into the plurality of the arched tubes, whereupon water would exit the arched tubes via the misting heads.

Abstract: The apparatus and its method of use is directed to a spraying system which has a strut rotationally joined at an upper end of an elongated pole. A sprayer is removably engaged with the strut. An electrical actuator is also engaged with the strut and is positioned for operating the sprayer. An electrical circuit includes components for controlling the sprayer, for video recording a spray target, for viewing the recording on a monitor. The strut is adapted by an offset to place the operating line of the actuator's trigger coincident with the sprayer's operator. The pole may be adjusted as to length for higher and lower targets.

Abstract: A system for painting a structure includes a motorized, wheeled vehicle that is movable along a surface and includes a frame and a lift structure coupled with the frame. The system also includes a support structure supported by the lift structure, and a table supported by the support structure. The table is translatable relative to the support structure. The system also includes a mount structure rotatably coupled with the table and a kit of parts that includes a spray head assembly configured for releasable attachment to the mount structure. The system further includes a paint reservoir and a pump, each being supported by one of the vehicle and the support structure.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for sprinkler mounting, the apparatus comprises a housing and a coupler, for coupling the sprinkler to the housing. The housing defines an interior chamber, a lower opening, and a receiver. The housing comprises a first sidewall, a second sidewall, a front wall, a back wall and a roof. The chamber can receive a first support end via the lower opening to mount the housing relative to a support. The housing thus mounted can be secured to the support via a fastener. Alternatively, the fastener can mount and secure the housing relative to the support with the housing's exterior contacting the support. The receiver, for receiving the fastener, comprises one or more of: an upwardly facing aperture in the roof; a front notch in the front wall; a back notch in the back wall; first aperture in the first sidewall; and second aperture in the second sidewall.

Abstract: An adjustable inverted-sprinkler system for irrigation. The system includes a sprinkler support base fashioned to accept and retain plurality of sprinklers in a generally inverted orientation. The sprinkler support base is supported by a frame having adjustable vertical, horizontal and slanted support members to allow precise direct, efficient and uniform watering from above. The frame is coupled to a base which allows it to be securely grounded during use and quickly moved as needed by the user.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an articulated nozzle system comprising a nozzle cap for directing water exiting the nozzle cap, wherein the water exiting the nozzle cap has an average flow direction away from a nozzle cap base plane. The articulated nozzle system further comprises a nozzle cap driver for orienting the nozzle cap about a central pivot point to adjustably define the average flow direction, wherein the nozzle cap driver is linked to the nozzle cap. The nozzle cap driver can be moved along a plane, referred to as a driver support plane, by a drive module. Changing the location of nozzle cap driver along the driver support plane can change the orientation of the nozzle cap about the central pivot to adjust the average flow direction of the water exiting the nozzle cap.

Abstract: A valve includes a generally cylindrical housing including first and second end portions that are offset from each other along a longitudinal axis of the generally cylindrical housing. First and second inlet ports are arranged on one of said first or second end portions, and at least one outlet port is arranged on one of said first or second end portions. A disk is disposed in the generally cylindrical housing and is configured to independently control both mixing and flow rate of fluid flowing into at least one of the first and second inlet ports.

Abstract: The invention relates to a discharge device for a cleaning fluid or treatment fluid, in particular to a lance for a high-pressure cleaner, comprising a pivotable head piece and an elongate holder which carries the head piece at its one end and is made at its other end for holding and for remotely controlled pivoting of the head piece, wherein the holder includes a carrier for the holding of the head piece and an actuation member adjustable relative to the carrier for the pivoting of the head piece relative to the carrier, and wherein the carrier and the actuation member extend up to the head piece in an at least approximately axially parallel arrangement, and in particular coaxial arrangement, with the carrier extending inside the actuation member.

Abstract: Articulating faucets have segments connected by a plurality of movable joints. Each joint includes a pair of ceramic mating disks arranged in face to face contact, but able to rotate relative to each other when sufficient force is applied. A wave spring helps keep the disks in constant contact, and rubber spheres press against opposing surfaces of the ceramic disks to produce shear forces to keep the joint stable. In the faucet water passes through the joint by means of a tube or a hollow banjo bolt sealed from the joint. The faucet can therefore direct water to a wide variety of positions, without the need for a side spray, and while reducing the risk of joint leakage.

Abstract: A foldable roller base for a sprinkler of the present invention has a roller base body having at least two assembly portions extending away from each other; each assembly portion has a cylinder with a plurality of limiting stops on a bottom edge; and at least two roller base arms coupled to the assembly portions of the roller base body, one end of each roller base arm having a pivoting portion, and the other end having a roller. The roller base arms utilize one end of the pivoting portions for coupling to the cylinders of the assembly portions, and the cylinders have a plurality of limiting stops on their bottom edges. Therefore, the roller base arms are capable of being rotated around the cylinder for different purposes.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for a wheeled attachment for use with a conventional pressure washer wherein the attachment comprises a wheeled platform having an inlet to receive fluid, i.e., water or cleaning fluid, from the pressure washer along with a plurality of outlets for spraying water directly onto a relatively wide area of the surface to be cleaned. The attachment is expected to be most effective for cleaning horizontal surfaces such as sidewalks, driveways, decks, docks and other horizontal surfaces. The attachment further comprises first and second height-adjustable wheels for attachment to the sides of the platform along with a splash guard disposed on the rear of the platform for protecting the user from overspray. A manifold connects the single inlet to the plurality of outlets in order to transfer fluid from the inlet to the outlets so that fluid is uniformly applied to the surface to be cleaned.

Abstract: A sprinkler stand for holding an oscillating sprinkler in an elevated and generally vertical orientation to provide a desired sprinkler coverage pattern, wherein a sprinkler holder holds a sprinkler, a frame elevates and supports the sprinkler holder, and a base supports the frame. Preferably, the sprinkler holder includes two tracks for engaging base members of a sprinkler, wherein the tracks allow for the repositioning of the sprinkler so as to vary the sprinkler elevation, the height of the sprinkler holder is adjustable by moving the holder along the frame, or by adding a frame extender to the frame, and the sprinkler holder may be rotated, or the frame rotatably or angularly adjusted to achieve a desired sprinkler orientation.

Abstract: A sprinkler stand for holding an oscillating sprinkler in an elevated and generally vertical orientation to provide a desired sprinkler coverage pattern, wherein a sprinkler holder holds a sprinkler, a frame elevates and supports the sprinkler holder, and a base supports the frame. Preferably, the sprinkler holder includes two tracks for engaging base members of a sprinkler, wherein the tracks allow for the repositioning of the sprinkler so as to vary the sprinkler elevation, the height of the sprinkler holder is adjustable by moving the holder along the frame, or by adding a frame extender to the frame, and the sprinkler holder may be rotated, or the frame rotatably or angularly adjusted to achieve a desired sprinkler orientation.

Abstract: A sprinkler system that can be quickly deployed for preventing brush and forest fires from engulfing a home. The system includes at least one assembly with a sprinkler on a base. The base straddles the roof ridge. The base adjusts to different roof pitches. The assemblies include hose interfaces to allow connection of a hose routed from a water supply. A fire retardant solution or fire fighting foam can be added downstream of the supply. The sprinklers wet the rooftop and a portion of the surrounding grounds. An optional pump and independent power supply can be added to route water from an available reservoir.

Abstract: A spray linkage (10) for a crop sprayer includes a support (16) and a central frame (18) pivotally connected to the support (16), the central frame (18) being pivotable about an axis (32) from a neutral position. At least one hydraulic cylinder (34, 36) is fastened at one end to the support (16) and at the other end to the central frame (18). To damp the spray linkage (10) during oscillating movements, at least a first hydraulic cylinder (34, 36) has a first and a second hydraulic chamber (44, 46, 48, 50), a first hydraulic line (52, 54) is provided which discharges into the first hydraulic chamber (44, 46) and a second hydraulic line (54, 52) is provided which discharges into the second hydraulic chamber (48, 50). Restrictor structure (58, 60, 62, 64) throttles hydraulic flow from a hydraulic chamber (44, 46, 48, 50) while hydraulic flow into a hydraulic chamber (44, 46, 48, 50) is relatively unthrottled.

Abstract: A spray washer structure used for attaching to an aircraft and washing insulators on high-voltage transmission lines includes a pivot seat, a core tube, an inner tube, and a nozzle. The pivot seat is supported by a plurality of legs and a rear leg that are attached at the aircraft. The mid-section of the core tube is pivotally connected to the pivot seat by the use of a pivot, and an end portion of the core tube is connected to at least an inclined resilient buffer link at another end portion of the pivot. The innertube is passed through and pivoting within the core tube. The nozzle is secured at the front end of the inner tube by an adjustable joint. Moreover, the nozzle is also connected to a hose connected to a water source.

Abstract: A length adjustable conduit has a hollow tubular body and a hollow tubular shaft coaxially disposed in fluid tight communication with the hollow tubular body. The conduit further includes an adjustment mechanism for adjusting the combined length of the tubular body and tubular shaft.

Abstract: An apparatus for treating a fire in a multi-floored building, a method of treating fire in a multi-floored building, and a portable apparatus for assembly and subsequent treating of a fire in a multi-floored building are disclosed. The apparatus, method and system include a curvilinear tubular structure and a bracing system coupled to a source of a fluid pressure.

Abstract: The present invention provides an automatic elevating shower, which is typically comprised of a main body including a shower head, an elevating rod, a sleeving, a switchgear and hoses, said main body is at least possessed of one elevating component; said shower head is connected to a stub pipe of the supply pipe via a T-joint; said sleeving is mounted on a relative static position vertically, and there are two ports such as upper and low ports built on the top and bottom ends, and a hollow cylindrical cavity built upon between said upper and low ports; said elevating component is mounted on said elevating rod vertically, which is fit into said cylindrical cavity of said sleeving via a piston fixed on the bottom end; said switchgear is possessed of four ports respectively connecting to the two ports of the sleeving, the third port of the T-joint connecting the shower head and another stub pipe of the supply pipe, so that shifting said switchgear can control the third port of the T-joint of the shower head conn

Abstract: A sprinkler structure comprises a support unit, a spray unit, and at least one fastening unit. A water pipe of the spray unit is uprightly supported by the support unit along with the fastening unit comprising a tubular seat, a press block, and a control lever. The tubular seat is provided with a center through hole to accommodate the water pipe, and a through slot in which the press block is pivoted. The control lever is provided at a pivoting end with an eccentric press surface and is fastened pivotally with two pivoting lugs of the tubular seat such that the eccentric press surface pushes the press block to arrest the water pipe at the time when the control lever is swiveled in one direction. The press block releases the water pipe at the time when the control lever is swiveled in other direction.

Abstract: A gun mount for a spray gun includes a rigid bracket that is installed on a rigid vertical support such as a gun mover. The bracket securely mounts the guns so as to reduce vibration and swaying during a spraying operation, even when the guns are being vertically moved by an oscillator. A position label or other suitable indicia is provided on the bracket so that the gun mount position can be recorded and thereby accurately repeated during subsequent installations. The bracket in one embodiment includes a series of vertical and horizontal mounting holes that permit a gun body to be installed at a desired vertical and horizontal orientation. A gun blow off arrangement is also provided for mounting associated pairs of air nozzles in position to blow powder from gun exterior surfaces. The associated pairs of air nozzles are mounted on a common bracket that can be selectively and slideably positioned on a channel support.

Abstract: A spray rack suitable for testing a window in a building includes a plurality of spray bars and at least one stand-off leg. The plurality of spray bars each include at least one nozzle for spraying fluid. The at least one stand-off leg is coupled with the plurality of spray bars and includes a plurality of pre-measured settings each corresponding to a distance between the at least one nozzle and the window. The at least one stand-off leg is configured to be set at one of the plurality of pre-measured settings to interface with the building and to position the plurality of spray bars a desired distance from the window for testing the window by spraying the fluid from the at least one nozzle of each of the plurality of spray bars toward the window.

Abstract: A carriage designed for supporting a power washer wand and its nozzle a predetermined, though adjustable, distance from a surface which is to be cleaned by high velocity water exiting a discharge orifice of the nozzle. The carriage is defined by a one-piece body molded from substantially high strength synthetic polymeric/copolymeric plastic material. The carriage body includes a platform having a converging front end nose upwardly from which projects a wand support having a channel in which a power washer wand is located and adjustably clamped. The platform includes two wheels at a rear end thereof and a single wheel beneath the front end nose.

Abstract: A fluid spray apparatus with a controlled supply of pressurized fluid delivered through a network of tubes to a spray head having a plurality of stop flow valves and nozzles that will automatically shut off the flow of fluid out of the nozzles when the pressure of the fluid drops below a threshold level. The spray head preferably has a central chamber that is open to the stop flow valves and dampens any fluctuations in pressure and volume of fluid from the source of pressurized fluid. The nozzle is preferably mounted to the stop flow valve. The stop flow valve has a biased valve head that engages a seat until the pressure exerted on the valve head by the fluid exceeds a threshold level and the valve opens. One embodiment has a quick connect coupling with a base, seal and collar that will allow spray heads of various numbers of nozzles to be quickly exchanged. Another embodiment is adapted to couple with a conventional paint spray compressor and gun.

Abstract: A length adjustable conduit has a hollow tubular body and a hollow tubular shaft coaxially disposed in fluid tight communication with the hollow tubular body. The conduit further includes an adjustment mechanism for adjusting the combined length of the tubular body and tubular shaft.

Abstract: A surface cleaner for assemblies having a spray nozzle such as pressure washers, spray wands, spray lances, and the like. The surface cleaner includes a guide having wheels in line with the spray nozzle for substantially maintaining the distance from the spray nozzle to a surface through a variety of angles assumed by the spray wand or the like. In exemplary embodiments, the guide is capable of being moved up and down the spray lance or the like for control of the cleaning force, and a set of markings may be provided on the guide, the spray lance, or the like for indicating the appropriate distance for the spray nozzle from many different surfaces. Additionally, the guide allows for one handed operation of the spray wand assembly.

Abstract: A sprinkler includes a handle, a nozzle, and a connection structure for connecting the nozzle to the handle. The connection structure has an extension pipe and a connection member. The extension pipe is formed of an outer tube fastened at a bottom end to the handle, and an inner tube fastened at a top end to the nozzle. The connection member is formed of a first connector and a second connector. The first connector is engaged with a top end of the outer tube and is engaged with the second connector. The inner tube is slidably fitted at a bottom end into the top end of the outer tube through the first connector such that the inner tube is intimately embraced by the first connector.

Abstract: A pressure washer apparatus and method comprising a telescoping tube section which contains a hose. There is a forward outlet section having an outlet housing with a quick disconnect to the forward end of the hose in the telescoping tube section. A control section is located at the rear end of the telescoping tube section and makes a second quick disconnect connection to the hose. Releasable connectors are provided for the tube sections to lock the tube sections in place, and these comprise tapered threaded gripping fingers which combine with a locking nut with the threads of the two of the gripping fingers, and the locking nut having a taper end and thread configuration enabling the connection to be accomplished by only a very short rotation of the compression nut.

Abstract: Disclosed is an elongated, tubular, compact high pressure sprayer apparatus for insertion into an access port of vessels having contaminated interior areas that require cleaning by high pressure water spray. The invention includes a spray nozzle and a camera adjacent thereto with means for rotating and raising and lowering the nozzle so that areas identified through the camera may be cleaned with a minimum production of waste water to be removed.

Abstract: An ergonomic hopper holder for use with spray application equipment includes a vertical support member having a holster end, an opposite hopper end, and a hopper hanger proximate to the hopper end. The holder also includes an arm member having a support end, a spray gun end, and a spray gun support proximate to the spray gun end for supporting a spray gun. The arm member is pivotably joined to the vertical support member. The holder further includes a holster and belt combination capable of being worn by an artisan.

Abstract: A fire protection system has a plurality of sprinkler assemblies connected together in series. Each sprinkler assembly has a water manifold pipe, a pair of U-shaped supports, and a sprinkler head connected to the water manifold pipe. Each U-shaped support has a pair of legs with support rotator discs affixed to upper ends of the legs for pivotally connecting the U-shaped supports to the water manifold pipe. The manifold pipe extends through manifold rotator discs affixed thereto. Locking bolts extends through respective semi-circular slots formed in the rotator discs of the U-shaped supports and the manifold rotator discs for locking the U-shaped supports in a selected pivotal angle of adjustment. During use, the support legs of the front and rear U-shaped supports are supported by front and rear roof sections of a house with the apex of the roof extending between the pair of U-shaped supports.

Abstract: A blow gun with an extensible wand includes a barrel for receiving and storing the wand. The wand passes through an inner collar and an outer collar, the inner collar mounted to the barrel and the outer collar eccentrically rotatable upon the inner collar. Rotation of the outer collar affects alignment of the bore of the outer collar with the bore of the inner collar. When the misalignment of the bores is increased, the wand is locked in a selected extension from the barrel.

Abstract: A power washer standoff includes: a shaft holder arranged to be attached to a pole of a delivery wand of a power washer with a shaft holder fastener, the delivery wand having a nozzle with a tip disposed on one end of the pole thereof; a shaft having a straight portion and a bent portion; a roller attached to the bent portion of the shaft; and a shaft lock attached to the shaft holder, the shaft lock locking the shaft in the shaft holder in a fixed relationship with the pole upon the shaft being arranged within the shaft holder. The shaft is selectively adjustable within the shaft holder to adjust a relative position between the tip of the nozzle of the delivery wand and the roller such that the roller maintains the tip of the nozzle at a selected uniform distance from a surface to be washed by the power washer.

Abstract: A spray nozzle mechanism includes a fluid conduit which has an operating handle on one end and a spray nozzle unit on another end. A linkage connects the operating handle to the spray nozzle unit to move the spray nozzle unit in response to operation of the operating handle. A stop unit limits the movement of the spray nozzle unit.

Abstract: A pressure washer apparatus and method comprising a telescoping tube section which contains a hose. There is a forward outlet section having an outlet housing with a quick disconnect to the forward end of the hose in the telescoping tube section. A control section is located at the rear end of the telescoping tube section and makes a second quick disconnect connection to the hose. Releasable connectors are provided for the tube sections to lock the tube sections in place, and these comprise tapered threaded gripping fingers which combine with a locking nut with the threads of the two of the gripping fingers, and the locking nut having a taper end and thread configuration enabling the connection to be accomplished by only a very short rotation of the compression nut.

Abstract: A two-way hydraulic cylinder assembly which is operated in “pump up” or “pump down” modes is used to position a boom/tower unit having a snow gun at the end of the boom. The assembly has a third “locked” that prevents any hydraulic fluid flow. In the pump down mode, the assembly is capable of automatically routing hydraulic fluid flow to enable the unit to free fall if its weight and gravity force is greater than an opposing force. In a specific embodiment, the cylinder assembly includes a two-way hydraulic cylinder which is attached to a tank forming a hydraulic fluid reservoir. A manual reciprocable pump is connected by a first one-way conduit to the reservoir when the pump is on the fill stroke. A second conduit partly connects the pump outlet on a discharge stroke with a first end chamber of the cylinder to lengthen the cylinder and connects the second end chamber with the reservoir.

Abstract: A water spray pistol includes a barrel, an elbow pipe fastened to the barrel, a pivoting seat fastened to the elbow pipe, and a nozzle head fastened to the pivoting seat. The pivoting seat is provided with a pivoting shaft and a locating pin. The nozzle head has a pivoting portion which is provided with a series of locating slots and an angle scale. The pivoting portion of the nozzle head is pivotally mounted on the pivoting shaft. As the pivoting portion makes a turn on the pivoting shaft, the locating pin of the pivoting seat is retained in one of the locating slots of the pivoting portion of the nozzle head, so as to locate securely the nozzle head. The angular adjustment of the nozzle head is measured by the angle scale of the pivoting portion.

Abstract: A device for mounting and controlling a paint spray gun, caulking gun, or similar device on an elongate extension member in order to work on high or hard to reach surfaces without a ladder or scaffold. The device includes a head to which a standard gun can be releasably attached, a pivot adjustment to point the gun in the desired direction, and a trigger cam and strap to move the gun trigger, and a trigger pole rotated by the hand of the operator and connected to the trigger cam. The device allows for fine adjustment of the gun trigger and counteracts the gun kickback when it sprays, thus producing uniform paint spraying.

Abstract: A nozzle assembly includes a connector tube having a first end and a second end. An outer surface of the connector tube is threaded. A first cap having an opening therethrough is threaded onto the first end of the connector tube. A second cap having an opening therethrough is threaded onto the second end of the connector tube. Each of the first and second caps has a top surface and a threaded inner surface. The nozzle assembly further includes a nozzle having a tubular portion defining a channel. The tubular portion is disposed in the opening of the first connector cap so that a position of the nozzle can be axially and rotationally adjusted. A spin, rinse, and dry station including the adjustable nozzle assembly and a method for spin rinsing the bottom side, i.e., the backside, of a semiconductor wafer also are described.

Abstract: A water spray device for cleaning the hull of a boat is disclosed. The spray device includes a handle and wand portion. The handle portion has an angled portion separating an upper and lower part, a channel formed through the handle and a top and bottom open end. The top end engages a hose connected to a water source. A shut-off valve is disposed within the handle channel proximal to the top end. The wand portion is an elongated tube having an channel formed therein, an open top end for engaging the handle bottom end, a closed bottom end and a plurality of spray nozzles disposed along the wand. Water enters the handle portion, flows into the wand portion and out the spray nozzles. A user of the novel water spray device simply positions the spray nozzles towards the boat hull from the deck of the boat while holding the spray device and walks around the perimeter of the boat to quickly, easily and thoroughly clean the boat hull.

Abstract: A sprayer device includes a tube extended from a sprayer member and a hose coupling the tube to a water reservoir. A pipe is slidably engaged on the hose and the tube. A control ferrule is engaged on the pipe and has an inclined inner peripheral surface for adjustable forcing and securing the pipe to the tube. One or more conduits may further be adjustably secured to the pipe. The pipe and the conduit may be easily and quickly adjusted relative to the tube and the pipe respectively and will not affect the water tight seal between the hose and the tube.

Abstract: An adjustable sprinkler stand including a sprinkler mount which is supported by three support rod sets and is provided with a threaded through hole for engaging at the top end thereof with a sprinkler and at the bottom end thereof with a water supply tube in conjunction with a connection seat slidably fitted over the water supply tube. The support rod sets are adjustable and formed of an outer tube, an inner tube slidably fitted into the outer tube, and a leg tube fitted into the inner tube. The outer tube and the inner tube are provided with a locating member which is pivoted with one end of a connection rod such that other end of the connection rod is fastened pivotally to the connection seat.

Abstract: A fire fighting monitor apparatus has a casing having a main inlet pipe for receiving water under pressure from a water source and a plurality of outlet arms extending from the inlet pie. Each of the outlet arms has an elbow formed therein. The casing has a main rotary joint formed therein for rotating the casing and the plurality of outlet arms. Each outlet arm has an outlet arm rotary joint therein positioned between the main inlet pipe and the outlet arm elbow for rotating a portion of each casing outlet arm. A swiveling nozzle is coupled to each outlet arm for directing water from each outlet arm separately. Each swiveling nozzle has a ball joint having a passageway therethrough and having a threaded collar thereover for tightening the swiveled nozzle into any outlet position desired. The main rotary joint has an annular rack gear engaging a worm gear having a handle thereon for rotating the main inlet pipe and the plurality of outlet nozzles.

Abstract: A spraying apparatus for crops having unusually high trees, the spraying apparatus comprising means for producing a vertical flow of air with an agrochemical product, an air conduit having an inlet connected to a discharge of the flow producing means and also having an outlet, spraying means for producing a mist from the air flow with the agricultural product and spraying the mist to a tree, the air conduit being flexible and bellows-shaped, and means for extending and retracting the air conduit so that the air conduit can be extended and retracted according to a height of the tree and to position the spraying means at a corresponding height for spraying the mist to a desired target.

Abstract: A mister and an electric fan combination is mounted upon a vertical stand. The mister has a housing arranged to define a curvature that is concentric with a rotational center of rotary fan blades and with the central back of the fan. The housing is attached to the fan guard grill. The mister has a flexible hose extending from a junction with the housing to a location distal from the housing to convey pressurized fluid from a source. The electric fan is pivotally connected on diametrically opposite sides to a connection structure, which is raised by a pole from a base structure.

Abstract: A sprinkler nozzle including a grip which is fastened to an outer pipe. An inner pipe is received in the outer pipe such that the inner pipe can be extracted or retracted in conjunction with a control member. The outer pipe is provided at the top end with a pivoting member for fastening rotatably a head through which water is emitted in a specific direction.