Abstract: A water and fertilizer dispenser includes a hollow watering container forming a side cavity for holding a fertilizer container that fits into the side cavity and carries a fertilizer composition to be mixed with each new batch of water carried by the watering container. The fertilizer composition is a viscous aqueous composition that clings to a serrated stem on the cap of the fertilizer container, for self-measuring dispensing of the fertilizer composition. A removable sprinkler head for the watering container is stored in a receptacle formed as an integral part of the watering container.

Abstract: A self-contained finish spraying apparatus that allows a user to transport the apparatus to a job site and provides the tools to conduct finish spraying regardless of the lack of necessary components at the job site, such as water and electricity, is claimed and described herein. The apparatus includes a generator, a water tank, a dry material silo, a mixer, an air compressor, and a conventional viscous sprayer. The apparatus includes all or most of these materials within security walls so that the apparatus may be left at an exterior location at a job site without risk of damage to the machinery by vandalism or theft.

Abstract: A portable system is provide for spraying viscous materials to form a truck bed liner. Tanks of coating materials that include an activator and resin are contained in a heated, portable cart which also houses a motor driving two pumps to pump the coating materials through air lines to a spray gun at a rate that can be varied by an operator. A high volume, low pressure air compressor is also mounted on the cart and in fluid communication with the air gun. The coating materials are forced through a mixing tube and out of a nozzle tip where it is atomized by the high volume air for spraying to coat the truck bed liner. A pressurized flush tank is activated immediately after spraying in order to clear the coating materials from the spray gun. A modified, dual component caulking gun containing a preselected, second colored resin and activator can be attached to the nozzle tip for decorative coloring or texturing.

Abstract: Rechargeable dispensers, in particular spray bottle dispensers including at least one chemical reservoir for recharging the spray bottle dispenser. Preferably, a plurality of separate chemical reservoirs containing chemical concentrate are provided within the spray bottle dispenser to fully contain any inadvertent spillage of chemicals, and to insure a high degree of safety against accidental spills, and/or accidental ingestion by children.

Abstract: A dispenser (20) for attachment to a container (22) containing a fluid material, including an actuator (110) which keeps the container (22) in a substantially constantly open configuration so as to allow the fluid to pass into the dispenser (20), and a controllable outlet (36), through which a portion of the fluid is emitted from the dispenser (20), substantially independent of the fluid pressure in the container (22).

Abstract: A sprayable polymeric material and a process for preparing the material which contains a fibrous material, dispersed throughout the polymeric material. A restriction free spray nozzle is provided for mixing and spraying the polymeric material having a fibrous material, the nozzle having a restriction free check valve. A reinforced structure, and a method of making the structure are provided, the structure having layers of the polymeric material (both film and foam) containing the fibrous material. A flexible liner is provided of a porous geotextile fabric and a polyurethane composition comprising the fibrous material sprayed over the geotextile fabric.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing foaming substances, especially foaming cement substances, consisting essentially of a starting product, especially cement paste, and a foaming agent. The inventive substances are produced in a mixing reactor which is connected to a supply container for the starting product by a feed pump. A product flow taken from the mixing reactor is conveyed to the supply container in a circuit, the foaming agent and atmospheric air being added and the supply container being kept at a minimum level. After a mixing phase, a sub-flow is taken from the product flow for processing.

Abstract: A reservoir of super absorbent polymers which can be independently pressurized, remotely stored and a supply of water which is admixed with the SAP at a point closely adjacent of an adjustable nozzle. In one embodiment the system involves a home unit with a portable hand carried reservoir which can be pressurized. Yet another system involves a back pack carried by a homeowner or firefighter for spraying which can be pressurized. Yet another embodiment involves a reservoir which can be independently pressurized with a pump so that any reduction in the water pressure in a tap line can be overcome by the SAP auxiliary pressure delivery. Other embodiments relate to a portable unit containing both the water reservoir and the SAP reservoir to the end that it is self-contained, and the admixing can be a function of wherever the homeowner, firefighter or rescue person should don the equipment.

Abstract: A dispensing machine for the metered delivery of fluid products, especially painting products. The dispensing machine includes a dispensing head with a nozzle, and the ends of a plurality of delivery ducts communicate with the dispensing head in order to feed a plurality of fluid products thereinto. A mixing device, in particular a rotating turbine, is mounted between the ends of the delivery ducts and the dispensing nozzle to continuously mix the fluid products coming from the different delivery ducts and simultaneously entering the dispensing head.

Abstract: An apparatus for creating a fine liquid mist includes a container capable of holding fluid; one of a perforated basket and a porous bag disposed in the container; a liquid supply connector connected to the container; a mixing chamber connected to the container; and at least one convergent/divergent nozzle connected to the mixing chamber. A method of forming an effervescent fine liquid mist includes mixing liquid and chemical reactant to form non-toxic, noncombustible gas bubbles; mixing the liquid and the gas bubbles to form a two-phase fluid flow; and directing the two-phase fluid flow through at least one convergent/divergent nozzle.

Abstract: A dispensing system includes at least one source of pressurized air and reservoirs for multiple automobile finish products. A discrete spray gun is provided for each of the products.

Abstract: A portable system is provide for spraying viscous materials to form a truck bed liner. Tanks of coating materials that include an activator and resin are contained in a heated, portable cart which also houses a motor driving two pumps to pump the coating materials through air lines to a spray gun at a rate that can be varied by an operator. A high volume, low pressure air compressor is also mounted on the cart and in fluid communication with the air gun. The coating materials are forced through a mixing tube and out of a nozzle tip where it is atomized by the high volume air for spraying to coat the truck bed liner. A pressurized flush tank is activated immediately after spraying in order to clear the coating materials from the spray gun. A modified, dual component caulking gun containing a preselected, second colored resin and activator can be attached to the nozzle tip for decorative coloring or texturing.

Abstract: An agricultural particulate material delivery system for delivering metered agricultural particulate material to a growing medium includes first and second compartments adapted to contain different agricultural particulate materials, a material meter having an interior and a flow switching mechanism between the first and second compartments and the meter. The flow switching mechanism is actuatable between a first position in which the flow switching mechanism supplies material from the first compartment to the interior of the meter, a second position in which the flow switching mechanism supplies material from the second compartment to the interior of the meter and a third position in which the flow switching mechanism stops the supply of material from both the first and second compartments to the interior of the meter.

Abstract: A carton for a portable two-component polyurethane foam spray kit has front and rear panels interconnected at their vertically extending ends with carton sides to form a rectangular opening closed at its bottom by bottom flaps. A top cover flap has valve openings allowing the kit user to open and close pressurized “A” and “B” polyurethane cylinders carried in the carton without opening the carton. The carton is carried by a strap secured to the cylinders extending through the top of the carton. A closeable, punch-out front flap formed as part of the front panel allows the kit hoses to be attached to the cylinders and the dispensing gun and stored for shipment and use within the carton between the cylinders and the front panel.

Abstract: A liquid processing apparatus is provided to improve its processing efficiency, together with a liquid processing method. The apparatus is capable of both reduction in temperature-variation of a processing liquid at processing and shortening for temperature-recovery of the processing liquid. Further, the liquid processing apparatus can facilitate the establishment of respective designated temperatures for different processes and carry out different processes continuously and effectively. The apparatus includes an inner cylinder 25 to accommodate semiconductor wafers W and a chemical supply unit 50 to supply the semiconductor wafers W in an inner cylindrical chamber 23 with a chemical liquid. The apparatus further includes a case heat exchanger 90 arranged in an outer peripheral position of the inner cylinder 25 and allowing a temperature-adjustment medium to flow and a medium supplier 100 to supply the regulator 90 with the temperature-adjustment medium.

Abstract: A windshield cleaning device for a windshield of a motor vehicle has a reservoir containing a cleaning liquid for washing the windshield. A pump is connected to the reservoir for pumping the cleaning liquid onto the windshield. A collecting device is provided for collecting and returning excess sprayed cleaning liquid, spray water, and rain water into the reservoir. A heat exchanger is provided for heating the cleaning liquid pumped by the pump by heat energy derived from the cooling water cooling the motor of the motor vehicle. A control circuit measures at least one temperature that can be the ambient temperature or the temperature of the cleaning liquid and allows pumping of the cleaning liquid onto the windshield only above a set temperature limit. A metering device automatically introduces an alcohol mixture, and optionally surface-active agents, into the cleaning liquid based on the measured temperature.

Abstract: The invention relates to a power source for supplying water-based liquid to a system, the power source comprising a container (5) for the water-based liquid and a pump unit (6) which comprises a pump (7) and a power source (8) for the pump, the pump unit being arranged to supply the water-based liquid from the container to the system via a pipe system (4) which is filled with a liquid.

Abstract: An apparatus for creating a fine liquid mist includes a container capable of holding fluid; one of a perforated basket and a porous bag disposed in the container; a liquid supply connector connected to the container; a mixing chamber connected to the container; and at least one convergent/divergent nozzle connected to the mixing chamber. A method of forming an effervescent fine liquid mist includes mixing liquid and chemical reactant to form non-toxic, noncombustible gas bubbles; mixing the liquid and the gas bubbles to form a two-phase fluid flow; and directing the two-phase fluid flow through at least one convergent/divergent nozzle.

Abstract: The present invention provides a mixing block for mixing fluid components of a multi-component system and which includes at least two component inlets, wherein each component inlet receives a respective component or components of the multi-component system; and a solvent inlet, wherein the solvent inlet receives solvent for use in cleaning the mixing block. The mixing block further includes at least two flow channels, which intersect, wherein an upstream end of each of the intersecting flow channels is connected to at least one of the component inlets and a downstream end of each of the intersecting flow channels is connect to a mixed material reservoir, wherein the mixed material reservoir is further connected to and supplies mixed material to an outlet.

Abstract: Portable washing apparatus having a self-contained pressurized supply of a washing liquid is disclosed. The apparatus is charged with the washing liquid from a pressurized source of the liquid via an independent charging stand connected to the source. Hydraulic pressure of the source charges the apparatus with the washing liquid and cocks or biases the biasing means of the apparatus to a pressurized state. A trigger-operated valve provides for selective discharge of the liquid from the apparatus. An auxiliary reservoir holding a cleaning agent is provided on the apparatus, as well as a scrubbing means. The cleaning agent is mixed with the washing liquid as desired and appropriate for the washing task being performed.

Abstract: A single, unitary reactor and its feed mechanism for microorganisms, nutrients, and, commonly, also enzymes are disclosed. The reactor forms and dispenses a slurried biomass for turf and soil enhancement, water body treatment and agricultural application through conventional irrigation systems. The feed mechanism feed the various components into the slurry within the reactor on any desired schedule, including different schedules for different components. The microorganisms, nutrients and enzymes are provided in the form of pellets to individual compartments within the feed device, and they are individually injected into the slurry intermittently upon a predetermined schedule. Preferably the housing will contain a plurality of the compartments for a variety of different slurry components. The component pellets may be of any convenient shape and size, but preferably will be either disk-shaped or spherical.

Abstract: A multiple jar turret airbrush is provided and consists of a turret having a top stationary member and a bottom rotating member coupled to the top stationary member, a plurality of paint jars, radially suspended downwardly from the bottom rotating member of the turret, an air brush assembly fluidly connected to the top stationary member of the turret and a mechanism for retaining the bottom rotating member in one of a plurality of positions with the top rotating member so that any one of the paint jars can be fluidly connected to the air brush assembly and the liquid in the respective paint jar can be utilized by the air brush assembly.

Abstract: An apparatus to selectively introduce a fluid from one of a plurality of containers into a stream of water flowing through a shower head. The apparatus comprises a housing, a main water passageway therethrough, a plurality of bottles containing fluid to be fed therefrom, supplemental passageways coupling the bottles and the main water passageway whereby fluid from the container may flow to the main passageway by venturi forces created by flowing water, a valve mechanism means movable between open and closed positions by the venturi forces to allow or preclude the feeding of fluid to the flow of water, and user controlled means to selectively allow the valve mechanism to be coupled with the venturi force. Also disclosed is the method for selectively introducing a fluid from a container into a stream of water flowing through a shower head by venturi forces of the flowing water.

Abstract: This invention relates to an apparatus for containing liquids and for delivering such liquids both by pouring and by spraying. The apparatus has first and second containers defining respective first and second volumes for containing liquid, a closure for the first container which defines a pouring opening for delivery of liquid contained in the first volume, the second container mounted with in the first, and a sprayer operatively communicating with the second volume for delivering liquid therefrom in a spray.

Abstract: A device for preparing and dispensing a product consisting of two components which may be mixed only when the product is being dispensed, one of the components being fluid and said components being packaged in a pressurized container for dispensing in the form of foam through the outlet valve of the pressurized container, while the other component is solid and is placed outside said pressurized container, wherein the valve is controlled by the user by means of an operating device which comprises an ejection duct, and wherein a chamber whose outlet is closed by a grid is arranged onto that end of the ejection duct which is remote from the valve, said chamber enclosing the solid component in particulate form.

Abstract: A container having attached to it at least one memory device carrying information relating to the intended contents of the container; the device being operably connectable to apparatus responsive to information communicated from the memory device whereby an operation actively involving the contents of the container may be performed in a manner at least partly determined by the characteristics of the contents.

Abstract: A plumbing device stores one or more additives, and allows injection and mixing of such additives into the water stream delivered to a plumbing fixture such as a shower head or faucet. The design of the passage for the water stream provides a pressure differential sufficient to draw the additive into the water stream, while check valves are used to prevent backflow of additives. A mixing chamber, with an impeller element, mixes the injected material with the water stream. Metering valves may be used to control the amount of additive dispensed.