Wall Or Bracket Mounting Patents (Class 239/282)
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Patent number: 10875039Abstract: A wiping solution dispenser utilizes a motorized dispenser mechanism that moves a nozzle back and forth along a stroke to dispense a wide band of wiping solution onto toilet tissue. A motor may be coupled with a nozzle that moves back and forth or rotates about a pivot point to dispense a band of wiping solution. Wiping solution may be within a solution container that is configured for insertion into the dispenser housing and may be automatically ruptured by a puncture feature. A pump may force the wiping solution from the nozzle, or the solution may be gravity fed. A motion detector may be incorporated to control the actuation and dispensing of the solution. A near field communication transceiver may be used to receive payment before solution is dispensed.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2019Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Inventors: Sue A Coulston, David A Coulston
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Patent number: 10610878Abstract: One variation of a system includes: a pipe adapter defining an inlet configured to thread into a water supply outlet adjacent a shower wall, defining an external threaded section opposite the inlet, and defining an internal bore between the inlet and the external threaded section; a collar defining: a surface configured to face the shower wall; a retention feature offset from the surface; and an internal threaded section defining an axis normal the surface, the internal threaded section configured to mate with the external threaded section of the pipe adapter to position the surface approximately flush with the shower wall; a nipple configured to insert into the pipe adapter and comprising a seal configured to mate with the internal bore; a shower head defining a nozzle fluidly coupled to the nipple; and a latch configured to transiently engage the retention feature to constrain the shower head against the collar.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2017Date of Patent: April 7, 2020Assignee: Nebia, Inc.Inventors: Philip Winter, Gabriel Parisi-Amon, David Shulman, Brian Willkom, Scott Steber, Ace Shelander, Yoav Ben-Haim
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Patent number: 10512368Abstract: A wiping solution dispenser utilizes a motorized dispenser mechanism that moves a nozzle back and forth along a stroke to dispense a wide band of wiping solution onto toilet tissue. A motor may be coupled with a nozzle that moves back and forth or rotates about a pivot point to dispense a band of wiping solution. Wiping solution may be within a solution container that is configured for insertion into the dispenser housing and may be automatically ruptured by a puncture feature. A pump may force the wiping solution from the nozzle, or the solution may be gravity fed. A motion detector may be incorporated to control the actuation and dispensing of the solution. A near field communication transceiver may be used to receive payment before solution is dispensed.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2019Date of Patent: December 24, 2019Inventors: Sue A Coulston, David A Coulston
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Patent number: 10376904Abstract: A head and shoulder showerhead system includes a fluid diverter having a fluid inlet portion for engaging a shower arm of a water supply, a first fluid outlet portion, and a second fluid outlet portion. A first fluid dispenser is in fluid communication with the first outlet portion of the diverter and includes a circular shape with a plurality of dispensing nozzles. A second dispenser is in fluid communication with the second fluid outlet portion of the diverter via an elongated hose. The second dispenser includes a rectangular shape with a plurality of dispensing nozzles. An elongated rod is positioned beneath the first dispenser and the second dispenser is slidingly connected to the rod.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2017Date of Patent: August 13, 2019Inventor: Diane Jack
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Patent number: 10101047Abstract: A gas purifier to be applied on a wafer substrate accommodating unit with an inlet hole includes an outer tube and an inner tube. The outer tube is disposed on the wafer substrate accommodating unit and has a plurality of first gas filling apertures. One end of the inner tube is a closed end and the other end is an open end. The inner tube has a plurality of second gas filling apertures, and its open end is interconnected with the inlet hole. The inner tube is movably disposed within the outer tube between a first operating position and second operating position. The second gas filling apertures are correspondingly configured to an inner wall of the outer tube when the inner tube is at a first operating position, and interconnected with the first gas filling apertures when the inner tube is at a second operating position.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: October 16, 2018Assignee: GUDENG PRECISION INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.Inventors: Ming-Mo Lo, Cheng-Hsin Chen, Tien-Jui Lin
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Patent number: 9702127Abstract: A powered hygiene shower spray system is provided. The system has a slide bar housing adapted for mounting to a shower chamber substrate. A moving head or spray nozzle is provided that is movable along said slide bar housing. A hose is in fluid communication between a water supply and the spray nozzle when the spray nozzle is moveably present. A control panel accepts user input as to a parameter of the spray nozzle. A drive mechanism is provided for moving the spray nozzle without user manual manipulation of the spray nozzle.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2016Date of Patent: July 11, 2017Assignee: VEGA INNOVATIONS LLCInventor: Mordechai Lev
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Patent number: 9470334Abstract: A flow adjusting device includes a fixation unit with a waterway and a button; the fixation unit is disposed with a movable shaft, a pushing rod and a spring, the movable shaft and the pushing rod can move relatively to the fixation unit, the motion direction is parallel to the flowing direction of the water in the waterway, the discharge area of the waterway is changed by the relative motion of the movable shaft and the fixation unit to adjust the flow rate, thereinto, the fixation unit, the movable shaft, the pushing rod and the spring are cooperated to form an automatic ball-point pen like movable mechanism; the button is connected to the fixation unit in a sliding way, the sliding direction of the button is vertical to that of the movable shaft, the button and the end of the pushing rod are formed a linkage construction.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2011Date of Patent: October 18, 2016Assignees: XIAMEN SOLEX HIGH-TECH INDUSTRIES CO., LTD.Inventors: Huasong Zhou, Xiaozhao Sun, Wenxing Chen, Renzhong Li
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Patent number: 9438977Abstract: The present invention is provided with an outlet mechanism with additional function, which comprises a fixation base, a hand shower and an additional module. The fixation base is assembled to a shower arm with an inlet, an outlet and a waterway connecting the inlet and the outlet, the inlet is connected to the shower arm. The hand shower is connected to the outlet of the fixation base by a flexible pipe and is detachably fixedly connected to the fixation base. The additional module detachably attached to the fixation base. The present invention has advantages: with the additional function, for example it can play music or give off perfume, the structure is simple with fewer components, the configuration is reasonable, and the structure is compact.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2014Date of Patent: September 6, 2016Assignees: XIAMEN SOLEX HIGH-TECH INDUSTRIES CO., LTD.Inventors: Lei Wang, Wenbin Fan, Bin Cao, Huasong Zhou
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Patent number: 9399860Abstract: A powered hygiene shower spray system is provided. The system has a slide bar housing adapted for mounting to a shower chamber substrate. A moving head or spray nozzle is provided that is movable along said slide bar housing. A hose is in fluid communication between a water supply and the spray nozzle when the spray nozzle is moveably present. A control panel accepts user input as to a parameter of the spray nozzle. A drive mechanism is provided for moving the spray nozzle without user manual manipulation of the spray nozzle.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2011Date of Patent: July 26, 2016Assignee: Vega Innovations LLCInventor: Mordechai Lev
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Patent number: 9273452Abstract: A shower system and a handshower system. The system may include an adjustable supply assembly fluidly connectable to the water supply pipe, the supply assembly including an adapter defining an axis and having an inlet coupleable to the pipe outlet, a supply member having a supply outlet and coupled in fluid communication with the adapter, the supply member being coupled to the adapter for movement along the axis to adjust a distance between the pipe outlet and the supply outlet, and a seal positioned and operable to provide a sealed connection between the adapter and the supply member in adjusted positions the supply member relative to the adapter. The handshower system may include an angled connector between a shower bar assembly and a handshower hose.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2011Date of Patent: March 1, 2016Assignee: Kohler Co.Inventor: John M. Wilson
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Patent number: 9254495Abstract: The present invention is provided with a shower with a sliding body, which includes a handle and an outlet unit. the handle is disposed with an inlet waterway. The inlet waterway is disposed with an inlet hole on the obverse side of the handle; the outlet unit is disposed with at least two outlets, each outlet is disposed with an outlet hole on the reverse side of the outlet unit, the outlet holes are interval disposed along the X direction; The handle is connected to the outlet unit with sliding along the X direction, the obverse side of the handle and the reverse side of the outlet unit are sealing connected together, making the inlet hole connecting to one of the outlet holes. The present invention without the pushing button and the linkage mechanism, reduces the cost and simplify the structure, providing a new switch experience for the user.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2010Date of Patent: February 9, 2016Assignees: XIAMEN SOLEX HIGH-TECH INDUSTRIES CO., LTD.Inventors: Huasong Zhou, Hexian Cai, Jianmin Chen
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Patent number: 9121526Abstract: A microfluidic device may include a substrate having a cavity therein, and a bendable membrane within the cavity and having a plurality of spaced apart valve passageways therein. The bendable membrane may be bendable between a first position with the valve passageways being opened, and a second position with the valve passageways being closed. The microfluidic device may further include an actuator configured to bend the bendable membrane between the first and second positions.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2012Date of Patent: September 1, 2015Assignee: STMICROELECTRONICS ASIA PACIFIC PTE. LTD.Inventor: Archit Giridhar
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Publication number: 20150041557Abstract: A component mounting device is provided with a head unit having a first nozzle array including a plurality of nozzle members aligned in a first direction, a second nozzle array that includes a plurality of nozzle members aligned in the first direction and that is aligned in a second direction orthogonal to the first direction. A first linear motor vertically drives the nozzle members of the first nozzle array. A second linear motor drives the nozzle members of the second nozzle array. Each linear motor includes a linear motor main body that includes a stationary element and a mobile element that faces the stationary element in the second direction. The mobile element of the first linear motor and the mobile element of the second linear motor are in close proximity with each other in the second direction and each stationary element is located outside the mobile element.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2012Publication date: February 12, 2015Applicant: YAMAHA HATSUDOKI KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventor: Tomoyoshi Utsumi
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Patent number: 8939385Abstract: A mounting system for a spray manifold having a plurality of spray modules arranged in a lateral array with support assemblies between adjacent modules. The mounting arrangement includes one or more mounting assemblies which each have a hub that is securable about one of the manifold support assemblies and a clamp comprising a pair of clamping arms that is securable about the hub by means of an appropriate fastener. The hub and clamping arms define complementary circular surfaces which permit the selected pivotal positioning of the hub and the spray manifold to which it is secured relative to the clamp and a machine mounting structure.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2009Date of Patent: January 27, 2015Assignee: Spraying Systems Co.Inventors: David Clark Huffman, Rick H. Knapp, Maurice Ovide Brisson
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Patent number: 8936670Abstract: The invention relates to a device for treating water of the spray type, such as a deaerator or preheater. According to the invention the connection between the vessel (12) and the sprayer (34) and the supply of water to be treated comprises a pipe section (40) having a first open end in fluid communication with a treatment chamber and a second open end provided with a first flange (60) for connecting to a sprayer (34), the sprayer (34) comprising a sprayer flange (68) connected to said first flange (60), the sprayer flange (68) carrying the sprayer (34), which is in fluid communication with a connecting pipe (72) at one end thereof, the connecting pipe (72) extending through the first flange (60) to a coupling flange (74) for connection to the supply of water to be treated.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2012Date of Patent: January 20, 2015Assignee: Stork Thermeq B.V.Inventor: Jan Johan Averesch
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Publication number: 20140183278Abstract: This invention uses a perforated hose or tube, of various shapes, sizes and wall thicknesses, to evenly and accurately dispense fluids such as lubricants, anti-ice, anti-snow or other liquids and/or gases onto railroad tracks including railroad switches, railroad crossings, bridge overheads, tunnel walls and even roof tops. This is accomplished by fastening or affixing, by clamp or other means, the hoses or tubes along the length of the railroad tracks, railroad switches, railroad crossings, bridge overpasses, tunnel walls and even roof tops for the purpose of manually, automatically and/or remotely controlling liquid or gas application of various amounts and at various frequencies of application. The hoses or tubes are connected to an operational box wherein a communication device, a pump/s, a compressor and reservoir/s of liquid/s and/or gases, such as anti-icing agents, lubricants, and/or other liquids can be delivered.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2013Publication date: July 3, 2014Inventor: Clive Sofus Michelsen
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Patent number: 8720799Abstract: A shower head hanger includes a three-way pipe, a bracket, a face lid, and a rotation valve. The three-way pipe has a rear end which is fixed to a wall. The three-way pipe has a lower end which is connected with a shower head through a tube. The three-way pipe has a front end which is in a forked shape to receive the bracket therein. The shower head is hanged on the bracket. The face lid is located at the front end of the three-way pipe. The three-way pipe has a side wall formed with a valve hole to receive the rotation valve which is used to control communication of the rear end, the front end and the lower end. The shower head hanger of the present invention provides a multi-outflow function for the user to take a shower in a different way.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2011Date of Patent: May 13, 2014Inventor: Huei-Chun Tseng
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Patent number: 8672045Abstract: Fire suppression systems and methods are described. One described system includes a housing configured to house a container of a fire suppression material, a delivery block in fluid communication with the container, and a nozzle in fluid communication with the delivery block and configured to disperse the fire suppression material from the delivery block. The described system can also include a power supply; a thermal indicator coupled to the power supply and operable to: detect the presence of a fire, generate a first signal indicating the presence of the fire, and transmit the first signal; and an actuator coupled to the power supply, the actuator in communication with the thermal indicator and configured to cause the fire suppression material to be transferred from the container to the delivery block in response to receipt of the first signal.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2007Date of Patent: March 18, 2014Assignee: Whitney Projects LLCInventor: Paul K Whitney
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Patent number: 8651399Abstract: A structure to hang a showerhead includes a fixed base and a supporting unit, wherein the supporting unit has two clamping arms and two conjugating arms, and one side of the clamping arms has a wedging surface that has two conjugating recessed arcs with an inclined angle corresponding to a mounting surface of the fixed base, and the inclined angle of one recessed arc is smaller than the other recessed arc. A conjugating surface extends from one end of the wedging surface, and engages with the other conjugating surface of the other clamping arm. An engaging surface is formed on the other side of the clamping arm to engage with the conjugating arms. According to this structure, the angle of the showerhead can be adjusted based on different inclined angles of the conjugating recessed arcs to further achieve the goal of easily adjusting the angle of water output from the showerhead.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2011Date of Patent: February 18, 2014Assignee: Jiin Haur Industrial Co. Ltd.Inventor: Shih-Piao Wu
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Publication number: 20130074696Abstract: The invention relates to a device for treating water of the spray type, such as a deaerator or preheater. According to the invention the connection between the vessel (12) and the sprayer (34) and the supply of water to be treated comprises a pipe section (40) having a first open end in fluid communication with a treatment chamber and a second open end provided with a first flange (60) for connecting to a sprayer (34), the sprayer (34) comprising a sprayer flange (68) connected to said first flange (60), the sprayer flange (68) carrying the sprayer (34), which is in fluid communication with a connecting pipe (72) at one end thereof, the connecting pipe (72) extending through the first flange (60) to a coupling flange (74) for connection to the supply of water to be treated.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2012Publication date: March 28, 2013Applicant: STORK THERMEQ B.V.Inventor: Jan Johan Averesch
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Patent number: 8317142Abstract: A mounting bracket connects a water pipe fastened to an eared fitting to a support bar in a building. The bracket has an isolator made of a material selected to substantially reduce the transmission of noise and wrapped around the support bar. The bracket has a stiff shell wrapped around a periphery of the support bar and has two opposing ends. The shell is sized to clamp the isolator against the support bar during use as the ends are moved toward each other with sufficient force that there is a tight clamp resulting in little relative movement between the shell and the support during use. The shell has a mounting portion for the eared fitting. The bracket also has a fastening mechanism to hold the ends together and to fasten the eared fitting to the mounting portion during use of the bracket. The fastening mechanism clamps the ends together to restrain relative movement of the shell and support bar.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2008Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Assignee: Securus, Inc.Inventors: Luis E. Gallardo, Dennis Hart
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Patent number: 8156579Abstract: A shower arrangement (10) includes a mixer valve assembly (110) and conduit means (120) for the supply of water to the assembly (110). The conduit means (120) includes a conduit casing (2) defining an interior (122), a hot water pipe (3) defining a passage (103) for hot water and a cold water pipe (4) defining a passage (104) for cold water, the hot and cold water pipes (3, 4) being located in the interior (122).Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2005Date of Patent: April 17, 2012Assignee: Applied Energy Products LimitedInventor: Andrew Boulton Renfrew
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Patent number: 8136744Abstract: An extendable sprinkler device comprises a base cylinder having a first end fluidly communicable with a second end via a through passageway. A primary extension assembly is coupled within the through passageway of the base cylinder and is positionable between collapsed and extended positions. The primary extension assembly comprises a primary extension cylinder having a first end fluidly communicable with a second end via a through passageway. A stop is coupled to the first end of the primary extension cylinder. An actuator cylinder is coupled within the primary extension cylinder. The actuator cylinder comprises a first end fluidly communicable with a second end via a through passageway. The second end of the actuator cylinder is coupled with the second end of the primary extension cylinder.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2008Date of Patent: March 20, 2012Inventors: Herb Gerard, William Cole
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Patent number: 8118109Abstract: A system by which a building structure is protected from wildfires, adjacent structure fires, and similar disasters while also affording a method to clean the roof using a plurality of specially-formed shingles, end caps, and ridge units designed to deliver a dispersing water spray, is herein disclosed. The shingles and ridge units would be provided in sectional pieces that interconnect theretogether to extend across a roof area. The end cap units provide plumbing connections thereto connected shingle units and a central water supply line within the structure. The system covers the roof and end wall areas of the building structure with water, thereby preventing ignition from an external source to take place. The system can also be used to clean the roof of dirt and debris if desired, and may additionally protection from chemical, biological, and/or radiological (CBR) attacks by rinsing off contaminates.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2009Date of Patent: February 21, 2012Inventor: Christopher L. Hacker
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Patent number: 8114202Abstract: A spray nozzle assembly and hub combination for operation in a boiler feedwater deaerator is disclosed, the combination including a tubular hub capable of being affixed to a wall of a deaerator tank and a spray nozzle assembly that is removably engageable with the hub, the nozzle assembly including a nozzle body, a twist lock for retaining the nozzle body relative to the hub when the nozzle body is in a fully engaged position, and a spreader moveably coupled to the nozzle body and biased by a spreader spring against opening, the spreader is capable of moving to an open position against the spreader spring bias in response to boiler feedwater pressure to form an annular opening about the spreader, thereby enabling feedwater flow.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2009Date of Patent: February 14, 2012Assignee: Crane Environmental, Inc.Inventors: Russell G. Burke, Tao D. Nguyen, Joseph T. Strogus
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Publication number: 20120024547Abstract: A sprinkler assembly having a base including a passageway, an inlet opening communicating with a pressurized fluid source, an outlet opening for outputting a flow of pressurized fluid along a flow path, and an axis extending through the outlet opening. The sprinkler assembly further comprises a top engaging the base and a deployment assembly supporting a flow shaper assembly. The deployment assembly is movably mounted to either the base or the top and is movable horizontally between a retracted position and an extended position for dispersing the pressurized fluid from the outlet opening. A heat responsive trigger is mounted to releasably retain the deployment assembly within the retracted position.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2011Publication date: February 2, 2012Applicant: THE VIKING CORPORATIONInventors: Shawn G. Orr, Scott A. English
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Patent number: 8028935Abstract: A showerhead for a low flow rate may employ one or more of a showerhead housing, a showerhead engine, a flow restrictor and a flow regulation device. The showerhead engine may be moveably connected to the showerhead housing. The showerhead engine may include a back member, an intermediate member, and a front member defining various fluid chambers and apertures that allow for one or more spray modes. The showerhead may include a flow control device to selectively reduce flow to the showerhead engine. The flow control device may also be selectively pause fluid flow for more than one spray mode. The showerhead may include a flow restrictor. The flow restrictor may limit a maximum fluid flow rate of a fluid delivered from the showerhead engine to approximately 1.5 gallons per minute.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2008Date of Patent: October 4, 2011Assignee: Water Pik, Inc.Inventor: Leland C. Leber
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Patent number: 8006916Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method for providing a fluid stream into an environment for cooling purposes are disclosed. Such an apparatus includes a body portion and a nozzle, the nozzle being adapted to direct water into the environment. Such an apparatus may include a body portion having a flow channel defined therein for gas flow therethrough; and, a nozzle operatively disposed within the flow channel; said nozzle adapted to direct a liquid therefrom; wherein the channel and the nozzle are operatively disposed relative to each other so that a gas flowing through the channel and the liquid are combined into a fluid stream directed from the apparatus into the surrounding environment.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2008Date of Patent: August 30, 2011Inventors: Kenneth A. Metcalf, Carlton E. Brown
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Publication number: 20110036922Abstract: An air-freshener for a vehicle, in particular a motorcar, provided with a housing into which a container for a volatile liquid or a liquid containing one or more volatile components can be inserted, in the opening of which container a wick extending into the housing is fitted, and with a movable covering cap which, when the container with wick has been inserted into the housing, can cover the wick entirely or partially, and with a control member for setting the position of the covering cap. According to the invention, the wick is covered by a sideways movable covering cap, thereby making the air-freshener more compact.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2005Publication date: February 17, 2011Applicant: SARA LEEInventor: Dirk Jan Bulsink
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Patent number: 7861947Abstract: A wall-mounted lawn sprinkler system disposed along an exterior wall of a building for watering a lawn or garden area adjacent to the building. The system includes at least one sprinkler water supply conduit connected with the existing pressurized water supply line associated with the building, at least one housing mounted on the exterior wall of the building, and a water sprinkler device housed within each housing. The sprinkler device has a body with an interior chamber connected with the water supply conduit, a retractable member slidably mounted at a first end in the chamber having a sprinkler head at a second end exterior of the chamber, and a spring engaged with the retractable member to bias it into a normally retracted position. The retractable member and sprinkler head are extended outwardly of the housing when water under pressure is supplied to the chamber.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2007Date of Patent: January 4, 2011Inventor: Ricardo Watson, Sr.
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Patent number: 7845599Abstract: A mounting coupling for a fire sprinkler support system includes an adjustable opening for receiving a sprinkler reducer coupling that allows insertion of the sprinkler coupling into the mounting coupling with a sprinkler head assembled thereto. The mounting coupling can be securely engaged to the reducer coupling and fixed to a support bar of the sprinkler support system using a single fastener thereby providing improved installation and functionality.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2007Date of Patent: December 7, 2010Assignee: The Viking CorporationInventor: Eldon D. Jackson
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Patent number: 7837133Abstract: The present invention provides a composite shower head typically comprised of a hand-hold shower head and a fixed shower head, wherein said hand-hold shower head has a retaining pass corresponding to the fixed shower head; said fixed shower head can be held in the retaining pass of said hand-hold shower head; a locking device is built on for locking the hand-hold shower head with the fixed shower head together. The composite shower head combining the fixed shower head and the hand-hold shower head together into one assembled body simplifies the shower site, and facilitates to use, meanwhile meets to economic style of modern people.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2007Date of Patent: November 23, 2010Inventor: Huasong Zhou
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Patent number: 7775462Abstract: A spray device for use as a supplementary fluid output, having a mixing chamber for receiving and mixing fluid from two input supplies which supplies mixed fluid to a spray head through a flexible conduit. The relative proportions of input supplies received in the mixing chamber is controlled by a mix controller having a mix actuator which is connected to a mix valve associated with the mixing chamber by an upstanding rotatable sleeve. The spray device is mounted on a hole in a work surface by mounting means. The flexible conduit and the upstanding rotatable sleeve pass through the hole in the work surface and a bore in the mounting means. The mix controller may control the rate of fluid flow through the device.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2006Date of Patent: August 17, 2010Assignee: Hornbeam Ivy LimitedInventors: William Peter Herring, James Moore
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Patent number: 7740191Abstract: A shower device includes: a driving unit including a housing and a core allowed to reciprocate by water which is introduced into the housing; a shower part allowed to swing; a water guide channel introducing water which is introduced into the housing to the shower part; and a power transmission part transmitting a motion of the core to the shower part. The shower part sprinkles water while swinging when water is introduced into the housing.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2007Date of Patent: June 22, 2010Assignee: Toto Ltd.Inventors: Takahiro Ohashi, Ryoko Ishimaru, Kazuki Kuroda
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Publication number: 20090200399Abstract: A plug-in device adapted to disseminate a plurality of volatile liquids, such as fragrances, individually into an atmosphere, the device comprising a plurality of volatile liquids and a dissemination means, the liquids being accommodated on a rotatable wheel, which wheel is rotated such that the individual liquids come into liquid disseminating proximity to the liquid disseminating means. The device substantially overcomes the problem of “habituation” encountered with a single fragrance air freshener.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2007Publication date: August 13, 2009Applicant: Givaudan SAInventors: Thomas McGee, Colin Litten-Brown, Kishen Gohil, Guy Edward Naish
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Publication number: 20090127351Abstract: A timed aerosol fragrance dispenser includes a housing containing a programmable microprocessor, a low-voltage DC power source, a piezoelectric assembly for spraying timed bursts of fragrance, and circuitry for activating the piezoelectric assembly, and a magnetic reed switch air flow detector. A fragrance-containing reservoir attaches to the housing, which incorporates a clip which allows the dispenser to be secured to a heating and air conditioning vent register. When the air flow detector senses air flow from the vent register, the microcontroller in combination with other circuitry generates current pulses having a voltage sufficiently high to activate the piezoelectric assembly. Intervals between pulses are switch selectable. In addition, the normal programming can be overridden to spray fragrance for a set period even in the absence of air flow from the vent register.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2009Publication date: May 21, 2009Inventors: Michael Mac Powell, Aaron M. Best, David J. Havell
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Publication number: 20080272206Abstract: A device for applying a liquid to a body includes a reservoir for holding a liquid and a liquid-dispensing nozzle coupled to the reservoir, the nozzle operable to move alternately upward and downward and spray a stream of the liquid in a direction away from the device and in a vertical pattern.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2007Publication date: November 6, 2008Inventor: Martin A. Barrett
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Patent number: 7337989Abstract: An automated sprayer for spraying walls of a shower or bathing enclosure with a liquid cleanser. A spray head rotates on an essentially vertical axis. Its outlet nozzle pivots on an essentially horizontal axis (but not otherwise) to adjust the vertical angle of the spray, thereby rendering the device adjustable for different size enclosures, and for treating problem stains.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2007Date of Patent: March 4, 2008Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Thomas A. Penner, Brenten T. Nauslar, Cathal L. Fahy
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Patent number: 7299883Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2006Date of Patent: November 27, 2007Inventor: Michael Wielgat
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Publication number: 20070209108Abstract: A shower manifold for installation in an existing enclosure includes one or more bifurcated conduits each having a main branch and an auxiliary branch. The main branch is in fluid communication with a bib in the enclosure, either directly or through a flexible hose. The bifurcated conduits are connected with straight conduits and attached to spacer shafts as required to extend between the walls forming the enclosure. Shower heads are mounted to the auxiliary branches, which are angularly oriented to direct the water stream within the enclosure. A cruciform conduit having two transverse branches may also be part of the manifold. Two shower heads are connected to free ends of the transverse branches. Coupling of the components to one another is effected by male and female components, the male components having both screw threads and channels to engage a female component having either lugs or compatible screw threads.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2007Publication date: September 13, 2007Inventors: Edwin M. Shorr, Wendy E. Shorr, Joshua Shorr
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Patent number: 7178746Abstract: 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).Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2004Date of Patent: February 20, 2007Assignee: Hansgrohe AGInventor: Juergen Gross
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Patent number: 7162754Abstract: A device for moistening paper or cloth, and especially a pad of toilet paper immediately prior to use, includes a mounting base, for mounting on a toilet tank or optionally to an adjacent wall; a lever activated spring loaded valve connected to the mounting base, with a nozzle to emit a fine spray when the valve is activated; a paper support and actuator handle for supporting toilet paper or other material over the nozzle and for actuating the valve; and a drain pan disposed below the valve and nozzle to catch any excess water not absorbed by the paper, with a drain tube to drain excess water to the bowl of the toilet.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2005Date of Patent: January 16, 2007Inventor: Malcolm J. Haile, Jr.
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Patent number: 7155758Abstract: A bathtub liquid dispensing system for dispensing a mixture of water and a household liquid, such as soap, shampoo and bath oil through an outlet such as a faucet of a bathtub. The bathtub liquid dispensing system comprises a bathtub having an outlet, a storage unit for storing at least one household liquid operatively connected to a bathtub water supply, and a control for connecting and disconnecting the storage unit from the bathtub water supply. In a first aspect of the invention the liquid is introduced into the bathtub water system by a venturi. In a second aspect of the invention, the storage unit is positioned above the bathtub and is introduced by gravity. The control is normally biased to an “off” position.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2002Date of Patent: January 2, 2007Inventors: Joseph J. Berke, Charles T. Michael
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Patent number: 7127751Abstract: This invention relates to a method for mounting micro jets on whirlpool bath surfaces. Micro jets are mounted in the bottom of cups. The cup containing the micro jet is mounted in an opening performed in the whirlpool bath shell. The proposed method is specially interesting for jets located on surfaces where fluid flows are obstructed such as the surface where a person's back rests when someone lies in a whirlpool bath. This method allows manufacturers to install micro jets those whirlpool bath surfaces without having a recessed part. Moreover, it allows to modify easily the fluid jet pattern depending on the consumer's needs. The present invention also concerns recessed micro jets for whirlpool baths and method for mounting the same.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2003Date of Patent: October 31, 2006Assignee: Maax Canada Inc.Inventors: Nicolas Lebrun, Steve Donnelly, Bernard Lebrun
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Patent number: 7090154Abstract: A tap has a flexible hose for delivering water and a support for the flexible hose. The support comprises a channel with an open mouth along its length. The flexible hose is removably mounted in the channel such that it is supported along at least the majority of its length and can be removed by lifting out of the mouth of the channel. When removed from its support the flexible hose extends the reach of the tap, and when mounted in the support it is kept in an orderly position where it does not interfere with e.g. washing and cooking. The tap can be wall or deck mounted. Preferably the channel is U-shaped and has a semi-circular cross section, which conforms to the shape of the hose. The hose may have a spray head at its distal end.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2003Date of Patent: August 15, 2006Assignee: Hornbeam Ivy LimitedInventor: William Peter Herring
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Patent number: 7044401Abstract: A system is provided for distributing pesticide into the interior walls of a building includes an injection port in a wall of a building, connected to a manifold to which a large number of flexible tubing members, having discharge openings spaced along the length of the tubing members, are attached. The system may include a wheeled vehicle with separate vessels containing pesticide and inert gas under pressure connected to an injection gun. A flow meter is electrically connected to a data processor which records and prints information with respect to the amount of pesticide distributed into the wall. In a preferred embodiment, a device which emits an audible signal is attached at downstream portions of the tubing members to enable service personnel inside the building to confirm that fluid is indeed passing through each of the tubing members.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2001Date of Patent: May 16, 2006Assignee: Advanced Pest Control Systems, Inc.Inventor: Gregory A. Sims
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Patent number: 7017868Abstract: A fire sprinkler mount including a base (26), a bracket (46) and a rod (60) mounting the bracket (46) to the base (26). The base (26) includes a body (28) attachable to a beam (10) with two arms (38, 40) extending therefrom. Support holes (42, 44) extend through the arms (38, 40). The bracket (46) includes a plate (48) with a retaining hole (58) to receive a standard sprinkler fitting (16, 20). The rod (60) is able to rotate within the support holes (42, 44) and is threaded to a mounting hole (56) in the bracket (46) for vertical adjustment of the bracket (46) retaining the sprinkler fitting (16, 20). The base (26) also includes a support having a body (28) and attachment wings (30, 32). The body (28) can be in a displaced parallel plane to that of the attachment wings (30, 32).Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2003Date of Patent: March 28, 2006Assignee: Automatic Fire Control IncorporatedInventor: Kraig A. Kirschner
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Patent number: 7014128Abstract: A showerhead assembly has a tubular shaped spray head and a longitudinal axis. The tubular shaped spray head has several apertures located along the longitudinal axis. The tubular shaped spray head is connected to a water source for introducing water in the tubular shaped spray head. The showerhead assembly also has a housing for supporting the tubular shaped spray head on a surface. Water traverses through the tubular shaped spray head for spraying beams of water through the apertures.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2003Date of Patent: March 21, 2006Assignee: Conair CorporationInventor: Anthony Kit Lun Leung
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Patent number: 6991184Abstract: A controlled shower rinse system installed in a shower stall that provides a means to mix a selected product, like a medicated shampoo or chemical for example, with the water that flows from the conventional shower head of a shower device. The rinse system including a flow injector for effectively blending water from a water supply system and the medicated product and directing the blended water to the shower head of the shower device, a solenoid valve for regulating the introduction of the medicated substance to the flow injector, and a push button operably associated with the rinse system to supply a control signal to the valve for causing operation thereof.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2003Date of Patent: January 31, 2006Inventor: Dell Romaine
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Patent number: RE40562Abstract: A retracting telescoping automatic fire sprinkler is disclosed. In a dry system, the sprinkler extends to its operating position under system pressure that is applied in response to a preaction signal. When system pressure is removed, as in after a test is completed, the sprinkler automatically retracts to its original position.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2006Date of Patent: November 4, 2008Inventors: Theodore P. Naugler, Eric P. Stucker, Robert C. Naugler, C. Daniel Swift