Holder Within Terminal Element Carrying Member Patents (Class 239/315)
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Patent number: 11980898Abstract: A shower head to jet an air bubble-liquid mixture by mixing air bubbles into the liquid includes a shower nozzle, a flow-adjustment piece, and air introduction passages. The shower nozzle includes an air bubble mixing space. The flow-adjustment piece is arranged in the air bubble mixing space. The air introduction passages cause air to flow into the air bubble mixing space therethrough.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2018Date of Patent: May 14, 2024Assignee: SCIENCE CO., LTD.Inventors: Yasuhiro Mizukami, Masateru Hirae, Takahiro Okumura, Hidetake Tanaka
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Patent number: 11931759Abstract: A portable dispensing system for dispensing a solution of a fluid and a solid product includes a fluid line, a dispenser, and a cartridge. The fluid line includes a first and second fluid line ends and a fluid source connection at the first fluid line end. The dispenser is at the second fluid line end. The dispenser includes a body and a fluid outlet. The cartridge houses the solid product and includes a fluid inlet and a solution outlet. The cartridge is removably connected at the fluid inlet to the fluid outlet of the dispenser. The cartridge is configured to receive fluid from the fluid outlet of the dispenser such that fluid contacts the solid product housed in the cartridge and dissolves at least a portion of the solid product forming the solution. The cartridge is also configured to output the solution at the solution outlet.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2022Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Andrew Sarnstrom, Matthew D. Lausted, Karl A. Heinbuch, Peter T. Swenson
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Patent number: 11865567Abstract: A sprayer for mixed solution and water is revealed. The sprayer can be used for cleaning objects, spraying mixed solution for agricultural purposes, and so on. The mixed solution is formed by liquid mixed with water, while the liquid can be fertilizers, pesticides, detergents, and etc. The sprayer can selectively spray out the mixed solution or water only.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2021Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: YUAN MEI CORP.Inventor: Shun-Nan Lo
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Patent number: 11795676Abstract: A bidet chair, having legs and a seat, for use in cleaning the body is disclosed. The seat has a spray port extending from the top side to the underside dimensioned to receive the face of a showerhead. Preferably a screen, extending completely or partially across the spray port prevents the showerhead from extending past the seat. A showerhead retaining member places the showerhead under the seat, positioning the face to expel water out the spray port. Preferably the seat also contains drain holes for water drainage during use. The showerhead retaining member can be a showerhead tray having a showerhead receiving area and support system to enable vertical movement of the showerhead tray. In another embodiment the showerhead retaining area can be a pair of rails to hold a retaining element containing the showerhead.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2021Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Inventor: Bryce A Dickinson
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Patent number: 11744171Abstract: A ready-to-use sprayer comprises a container defining an interior compartment for containing a liquid product and having a pin receiver located near the rear portion and an opening located near the front portion, a housing having a main chamber and a grip portion, a nozzle in selective fluid communication with the outlet of the fluid chamber, a pivot switch on the exterior of the housing for selecting a fluid flow condition for the main chamber, and the housing being coupled to the container at the container opening and the pin receiver.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2022Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: OMS Investments, Inc.Inventors: Randy M. Goodwin, Paul M. Havlovitz, Paul Hsu, Jay F. Perkins
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Patent number: 11679404Abstract: A spray wand for use with a chemical or chemical formulation in solid form. The spray wand has a spray wand body having a hollow tube with an angled wand spray end, a spray end selector attached to the angled wand spray end, a wand hose end screen inserted into or otherwise attached to the hollow tube of the spray wand body, and a wand hose end connected to the spray wand body. The wand hose end has a wand hose end valve for control of water flow from a hose. A refill cartridge having a swirl chamber may be attached to the hollow tube. The refill cartridge has external channels or grooves on its external surface as a water rinse feature for the spray wand.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2020Date of Patent: June 20, 2023Assignee: W.M. BARR & COMPANY, INC.Inventors: Kevin Andrew Kavchok, Matthew Michael Petkus, Alana Byrd, Rachel Ann Farmer
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Patent number: 11541408Abstract: A hand held shower head configured to deliver a continuous dose of water dispersed treatment from a water disintegratable treatment source, the shower head including: a hollow body having water inlet opening and water outlet, the water outlet defined by a perforated plate, and a mesh formation disposed within the hollow body between the water inlet opening and the perforated plate, wherein the water inlet opening, hollow body and perforated plate are configured to create in use a pressurised turbulent water flow within the hollow body prior to exiting through the perforated plate, whereby a water disintegratable tablet treatment source introduced into the hollow body prior to use, is then agitated by the turbulent water flow against the mesh in an abrading manner and thereby dispersed into the water flow exiting the perforated plate. A water disintegratable tablet comprising emulsifier, thickening agent, surfactants, oil and rheology modifier is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2017Date of Patent: January 3, 2023Assignee: 2B1K Imports PTY LTDInventors: Ben Jan Cohen, Benny Risher, Noah Roet, Samir Maarbani
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Patent number: 11486076Abstract: A clothes treating apparatus includes a cabinet, a steam generator configured to generate steam, and a solution storing container configured to store a solution. The clothes treating apparatus also includes a steam spraying portion that is coupled to the steam generator and that is configured to spray steam and a solution spraying portion that is coupled to the solution storing container and that is configured to spray the solution. The steam spraying portion is configured to spray steam to control air pressure at the outlet of the solution spraying portion.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2019Date of Patent: November 1, 2022Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventors: Sungmin Ye, Sungho Song, Taehee Lee
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Patent number: 11311825Abstract: The filter includes a body, cap, and a filter media. The body includes an internal chamber and a plurality of perforations exposing the internal chamber. A filter media is positioned and retained in the internal chamber such that it covers the plurality of perforations. The internal chamber is in fluid communication with a water fill hose so as to receive water and dispense the water out of the body through the plurality of perforations after having passed through the filter media. The cap is adapted to cover the open top of the body. The cap includes a threaded passage for receiving a male threaded connector on the hose. The internal chamber is preferably filled with sanitizer preferably selected from a group consisting of an oxidizer and chlorine.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2019Date of Patent: April 26, 2022Inventor: John E. Hess
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Patent number: 11148104Abstract: A chemical salt composition dispensing system allows chemical salt composition mixtures to be applied to a user. The dispensing system includes a mixing chamber releasing a mixture onto a user at a predetermined and controlled flow rate. The dispensing system may include one or two shelves mounted within a tubular container to permit flow through the first ring or flow through one sieve member to a second sieve member mounted below the first sieve member and further permits passage of the liquid flow onto the body of the user.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2019Date of Patent: October 19, 2021Inventor: Vlada John
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Patent number: 10562044Abstract: A shower head is disclosed that includes means for accessing its interior. A method for accessing the interior of the shower head is also disclosed. The shower head includes a main body with an interior, a proximal water receiving end for connecting to a water source and a distal water dispensing end. A face plate is movably affixed to the water dispensing end. The face plate has openings for water to pass therethrough to reach a user. The face plate is movable between a closed position where the face plate closes the distal water dispensing end of the main body and an open position where the face plate is displaced away from the distal water dispensing end of the main body to access the interior of the main body. The interior of the shower head is therefore easily accessible without the need for tools or plumbing expertise. The shower head may include a regulating device, also easily accessible, for controlling the flow or for treating the water passing therethrough.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2014Date of Patent: February 18, 2020Inventor: Steve Sunshine
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Patent number: 10234054Abstract: A labor-saving push-button water valve includes a button, a valve core, a valve core spring, and a valve seat. The middle portion of the valve seat is formed with a core chamber. An outer periphery of a front end of the valve core is formed with an annular groove. When the button drives the valve core to move to the position where a water inlet hole is not communicated with a water outlet hole, an annular hydraulic chamber is formed between the valve core and the peripheral wall of the core chamber. The water valve is able to switch the opening and closing of the waterway smoothly by reducing the water pressure applied to the valve core, and reduces the wear of the valve core, and improves the service life and the airtightness of the water saving structure.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2018Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Assignee: PURITY (XIAMEN) SANITARY WARE CO., LTD.Inventor: Xiwen Yang
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Patent number: 10100504Abstract: A bidet apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention may comprise: a nozzle case provided inside of a frame; a nozzle, provided in the nozzle case so as to be movable forward and backward, having a discharge outlet at one end thereof; and a drier, provided inside of the frame, for spraying air toward the discharge outlet. As such, a user can dry a nozzle discharge cutlet by only a simple button operation.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2015Date of Patent: October 16, 2018Assignee: COWAY CO., LTD.Inventor: Sung-Hee Lee
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Patent number: 10046345Abstract: The invention relates to methods and to a device for providing a composition containing hyaluronic acid, in particular for cosmetic or medical purposes. This disclosure teaches that hyaluronic acid can be stored in a dose-metering device and that potable water from a potable water network can be mixed with hyaluronic acid using the dose-metering device such that a composition containing hyaluronic acid is formed.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2016Date of Patent: August 14, 2018Assignee: BWT AktiengesellschaftInventor: Jürgen Johann
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Patent number: 10010643Abstract: An apparatus for dissolving a fragrance carrier such as a shower tablet, including a fragrance carrier holder and a mount bracket supporting a water-holding reservoir and configured so that water in the reservoir or from the reservoir can contact and dissolve the fragrance carrier on the holder. The reservoir can be provided with a valve to at least partially control flow of water from the reservoir. The valve is preferably a flapper valve, a rotatable flow regulator valve, a poppet valve or a duckbill valve. A method of dissolving the fragrance carrier is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2017Date of Patent: July 3, 2018Assignee: REMARKABLY WELL, INCInventors: Alan M. Beychok, Kathleen E. R. Huthmaker, Todd J. Huthmaker, Craig J. Cochran, Adam D. Ambrecht
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Patent number: 9616433Abstract: In this shower apparatus, a part of an internal space thereof closer to the outer circumference thereof than an aeration unit is defined as a plurality of small spaces, and all of the small spaces have a uniform channel resistance.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2015Date of Patent: April 11, 2017Assignee: TOTO LTD.Inventors: Shuhei Hayata, Koji Takeda, Yasufumi Uemura, Kiyotake Ukigai, Katsuya Nagata
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Patent number: 9616432Abstract: In this shower apparatus, a part of an internal space thereof closer to the outer circumference thereof than an aeration unit is defined as a plurality of small spaces, and all of the small spaces have a uniform channel resistance, and all of the small spaces have a uniform ratio between a channel cross-sectional area at an inlet portion of each of the small spaces and a total opening area of nozzle holes that communicate the small space with an external space such that backflow water CF that returns from the respective small spaces consistently has a uniform flow rate at any point in time among the streams of the backflow water CF.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2015Date of Patent: April 11, 2017Assignee: TOTO LTD.Inventors: Shuhei Hayata, Koji Takeda, Yasufumi Uemura, Kiyotake Ukigai, Katsuya Nagata
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Patent number: 9322152Abstract: The shower head contains a nozzle body and a handle. The nozzle body contains a connecting rod, a support disc, and a container. The container is rotated by water from the handle and its stored liquid soap, essence, or lotion is released by centrifugal force. Water mixed with soap or essence is then ejected from the nozzle head. When the connecting rod is twisted towards a direction, the container is prevented by the support disc from contacting with water and therefore pure water is ejected from the nozzle head. A special flow path is provided in the handle. As water flows through handle, the speed of the water increases and, due to the Venturi effect, outside air is sucked into the handle and mixed with the water, thereby producing a large number of tiny bubbles. The shower head therefore provides a significantly enhanced cleaning effect.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2014Date of Patent: April 26, 2016Inventor: Shinichi Kawamoto
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Patent number: 9044763Abstract: A chemical dispensing apparatus includes a housing that is connectable to a source of water, such as a standard garden hose, and an internal space in which is disposed a rotatable container containing a quantity of chemical concentrate to be mixed with the source of water as it flows through the housing and is dispensed from the housing from a sprinkler head or misting nozzle. The flow of water through the housing is directed to imping vanes on the rotatable container, such that the container is rotated as water flows through the housing. In an alternative embodiment, the vanes are replaced with an electric motor. Rotation of the container cause the chemical concentrate to dissolve which is then mixed with the water before it is dispensed through the sprinkler or mister.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2011Date of Patent: June 2, 2015Inventor: Lawrence Orubor
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Patent number: 9010662Abstract: The present invention features a fertilizing device for installing in a water system comprising a top cover removably and sealably attached to a base; an intake pipe disposed on a first side and an outlet pipe disposed on a second side of the base, the intake pipe and outlet pipe are both fluidly connected to the inner cavity of the top cover; an open container with apertures disposed in the first and second container side walls for holding a fertilizer bar; wherein the intake pipe is connected to a first portion of a pipe of the water system, the outlet pipe is connected to a second portion of the pipe of the water system; wherein water from the water system can enter the intake pipe, mix with the fertilizer bar, and exit via the outlet pipe.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2012Date of Patent: April 21, 2015Inventor: Mehboob H. Jivanjee, Jr.
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Patent number: 8820660Abstract: A shower head assembly having a fragrant releasing device operable to release a scent when water is passed through the shower head assembly is provided. Preferably the fragrant releasing device is formed in part by a gelatinous material operable to release a predetermined scent when placed in contact with water. The shower head assembly includes a housing and an outlet. In one embodiment, the shower head assembly includes a spacer disposed in a gap between the face of the outlet and an outer edge of the housing. The fragrant releasing device is disposed within the chamber so as to be in fluid communication with the inner space of the housing. In another embodiment, the chamber is disposed on the face. A cartridge is configured to be fittingly disposed within the chamber. The cartridge releases a scent when water is introduced into the housing and through the nozzles of the face.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2011Date of Patent: September 2, 2014Inventor: Adebowale Ajagbe
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Publication number: 20140209706Abstract: A multifunctional dispenser includes a main body having a connecting nozzle and a water supply pipe. A control valve, a regulating device, a proportional control device and a ventilation valve are on the main body. The bottom of main body communicates with a container through the proportional control device. The control valve determines the water flow of the water supply channel. The regulating device is a rotating cylinder passing through the main body. The cylinder has a valve track and a proportional controller track corresponding to the control valve and the proportional control device respectively. The valve track includes arc sections with unequal depths. The proportional controller track includes grooves with unequal depths and supports the proportional control device. A proportional regulator of the proportional control device has liquid outlet holes. The control valve controls the ventilation valve to open/close a gas inlet channel of a concentrated liquid container.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2014Publication date: July 31, 2014Applicant: Xiamen Runner Industrial CorporationInventors: Wei-Jie Jia, Can-Xiang Xu, Wei-Qiang Xu
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Publication number: 20140151465Abstract: A spraying device is provided that includes a cartridge containing a first fluid, the cartridge being removably connected to a sprayer body. The cartridge is oriented such that gravity exerts a downward force on the first fluid. The sprayer body includes a conduit for receiving a second fluid. A valve is coupled to the conduit. The valve allows the second fluid to flow through the valve, thus creating a Venturi vacuum that draws the first fluid out of the cartridge and into the valve to enable the first and second fluids to mix and form an outlet stream. An orifice meters a predetermined amount of the first fluid into the valve to achieve a predetermined ratio of the first fluid to the second fluid. The outlet stream is then dispensed from a spray nozzle.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2014Publication date: June 5, 2014Applicant: OMS Investments, Inc.Inventors: Brian BIRRENKOTT, Paul HAVLOVITZ, Steve CICHY, Michael CAVINS, Jon MOYER
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Publication number: 20140061334Abstract: A spray gun includes a controller, an expanding tube, a spray tube, and a connector between the controller and the spray tube. A fluid container communicates with the connector via a fluid tube. An inner tube is disposed in the spray tube and has an end communicating with the fluid tube. The expanding tube is disposed around the spray tube and has a restrict portion formed inside to sleeved around the inner tube. When pulling the trigger to drive gas to enter the connector and the spray tube, fluid in the fluid container is sucked out to be mixed with the gas in the spray tube so that the spray tube swings to spray out. Thereby, the spray tube can swing only in a restricted range instead of swinging irregularly.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2012Publication date: March 6, 2014Inventor: Ying-Chieh LIAO
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Patent number: 8544692Abstract: The present disclosure provides a base station for a liquid dispensing apparatus. The base station includes a driver and a container support having a dispensing device, which includes a liquid duct leading from the container to an outlet. The device further includes a connector connected to the driver and detachably connectable to the dispensing device. In an embodiment, the container support is a holder, and the connector is movable towards the holder to connect to the dispensing device and away from the holder after disconnecting from the dispensing device.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2008Date of Patent: October 1, 2013Assignee: Nestec S.A.Inventors: Christoph Rusch, Elmar Mock, Gary Cooper, Andre Klopfensteinh, Naomi Bitmead, James Peter Herrick, Amol Ashok Bhalerao, Randall L. Morrison, Bernard Guillemain
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Publication number: 20130193226Abstract: One embodiment includes a dispenser device and container for mixing a chemical concentrate and a diluent to produce a diluted mixture. The dispenser device may include a housing, a slide, and an eductor. The container holds the chemical concentrate. The dispenser device communicates with the chemical concentrate and with the diluent.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2011Publication date: August 1, 2013Applicant: Woods Dispensing Systems, LLCInventors: Robert C. Uschold, Jeffrey A. Karg, Christopher M. Catinella, Vito Lore
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Publication number: 20130092748Abstract: A hose attachment particulate spreader device is provided that includes a housing having a particulate egress aperture. A first funnel channel is provided for conveying dry flowable particulate. A selector controls a first gate in communication with the first funnel channel. The first gate meters dry flowable particulate within the first funnel channel. A water inlet is also provided for engaging a water supply hose. A water trigger is included for simultaneously opening a second gate in communication with the first gate and the egress aperture, as well as applying a water spray to exhaust a content from the funnel hose out the egress aperture. A process for field spreading is provided that includes attaching a bottle to such a device, the bottle containing a content of a dry flowable particulate or a slurry.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2012Publication date: April 18, 2013Applicant: The Andersons, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Waggoner, Mario Restive, Tom Remms, Mark Graham, Steve Domik
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Patent number: 8371514Abstract: A spout cover for a spout having an outlet end includes a first member, having a deflector, mounted to a second member having a liquid soap reservoir and a dispenser for dispensing liquid soap from the liquid soap reservoir toward the deflector. A receiving area is defined between the first and second members for receiving the spout. The first member is movable relative to the second member between a first position permitting the spout to be received in the receiving area and a second position locating the deflector underneath the outlet end of the spout and preventing withdrawal of the spout from the receiving area.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2009Date of Patent: February 12, 2013Assignee: BKD Acquisition, Inc.Inventor: Rebecca M. Finell
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Patent number: 8336789Abstract: A spraying device includes a control handle, a first hollow barrel, a second hollow barrel, a driving unit, a spraying tube, and a liquid ejection tube. With the driving unit that is driven by high pressure air to rotate received inside the second hollow barrel, when the control handle is operated to supply high pressure air to drive the driving unit to rotate in high speed, the spraying tube is caused to rotate with a high speed, making high pressure rotating air ejected from the spraying tube inducing repeated and rotating impacts on a surface to be cleaned to thereby improve the effect of dust removal. Further, the liquid ejection tube is located within the spraying tube and ejects a stream of water (or cleaning agent), which is mixed with the high pressure air to generate a high speed rotating impact to also realize surface rinsing of an object.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2010Date of Patent: December 25, 2012Assignee: Grain Point Enterprise LimitedInventor: Chao-Ming Kuo
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Publication number: 20110163184Abstract: Described is a fluid dispensing container having a bottle and fluid withdrawing assembly for liquids, such as liquid cleaners and the like. The bottle has an integral dip tube formed therein connecting at a landing below the top of the bottle neck, fluidly connecting the inside of the bottle with the top opening of the bottle. A fluid dispensing mechanism, such as a hose sprayer, is attached to the top of the bottle to take fluid up through the integral dip tube and dispense the fluid accordingly. The fluid dispensing mechanism may be aligned to allow a direct connection between integral dip tube and the fluid dispensing mechanism at a landing below the bottle opening. The fluid dispensing mechanism may be attached to the bottle with a snap-fit connection.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2011Publication date: July 7, 2011Inventor: Stephen R. Dennis
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Publication number: 20110107513Abstract: An apparatus for facilitating mixing of a fluid, the apparatus comprising a first fluid channel in fluid communication with a mixing chamber for mixing the fluid with an agent, wherein the mixing chamber includes a dispenser to dispense the agent into the mixing chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2009Publication date: May 12, 2011Inventor: Ng Ghee Tjia
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Patent number: 7891588Abstract: Apparatus and method for quickly disconnecting a wetted parts subassembly from a paint spray gun wherein the wetted parts subassembly includes a spray tip, pump cylinder and piston and paint cup components including a pump housing cylinder support carrying the pump cylinder and having a pair of protrusions formed on a pump housing cylinder support, a frame having a pair of slots aligned to receive the protrusions when the pump housing cylinder support is received in the frame, a locking lever pivotably attached to the frame adjacent at least one of the slots and movable between a latched position wherein the pump housing cylinder support is retained to the frame, and an unlatched position wherein the pump housing cylinder support is removable from the frame. A passive retention feature frictionally engages the wetted parts subassembly with the frame when the wetted parts subassembly is received in the frame.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2006Date of Patent: February 22, 2011Assignee: Wagner Spray Tech CorporationInventors: Michael B. Jones, Richard Paul Anderson, Allen Arden Caldwell, Brian David Denker, Charles Thomas Graves, Christopher John Herman, Robert Ernest Miller, Lance Talbot Molby
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Patent number: 7823805Abstract: A spray gun capable of mixing detergent includes a detergent tube having a water guiding tube passing through its upper cover, an interior tube fixedly connected to its bottom having a horizontal water inlet communicating with the detergent tube; a separate tube fixedly put between the interior tube and the adjustment tube for connection, an upper end of the separate tube connected to the water guiding tube, an inside of the separate tube partitioned by a partition wall to form an upper tube hole and a lower tube hole, an upper end of the upper tube hole having a detergent guiding inlet, a bottom of the upper tube hole having a water guiding inlet, the lower tube hole connected to a water source, an upper end of the lower tube hole having a water outlet; and an adjustment tube having an upper extension tube for putting the interior tub.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2008Date of Patent: November 2, 2010Inventor: Shun-Nan Lo
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Patent number: 7819340Abstract: A spray nozzle (10) has a nozzle body (20) with an inlet (24) and an outlet (26). The inlet (24) is attachable to a hose (2). The outlet (26) is configured to receive a chemically-containing cartridge (70). A forwardly-disposed trigger (30) is finger-actuated and operates the valve (52) of a first valve assembly (50) to control water flow through the nozzle (10). An inlet conduit (56) connects the first valve assembly (50) to a second valve assembly (60). The second valve assembly (60) is thumb-actuated by a toggle (40) to pass water through the nozzle (10) as clean water supplied to the nozzle (10) via the hose (2) or through the nozzle (10) as chemical-added water that is created by a venturi-induced assembly (80) contained within the cartridge (70).Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2005Date of Patent: October 26, 2010Assignee: Idea Factory, Inc.Inventors: John R. Mueller, Patricia M. Mueller
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Patent number: 7490783Abstract: A spray nozzle (10) includes a nozzle body (12) and a chemical containing cartridge (28) releasably attached to the nozzle body (12). The cartridge (28) can be adapted to be releasably secured to the nozzle body (12) at the outlet end (16), the inlet end (14), or on the nozzle body (12) itself, in order to dispense a chemical contained within the cartridge into a water stream flowing through the nozzle. The nozzle (10) also includes a dispensing mechanism utilized to control the amount of the chemical dispensed into the water stream. The dispensing mechanism can be disposed on the nozzle body (12), or directly on the cartridge (28) itself.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2003Date of Patent: February 17, 2009Assignee: Idea Factory, Inc.Inventors: John R. Mueller, Patricia M. Mueller
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Patent number: 7410105Abstract: A sprayer, which in one embodiment, is a hand held ergonomic sprayer is disclosed herein. The sprayer may include: a housing through which water flows; a handle for gripping by a user, which is joined to the housing; at least one spray nozzle operatively connected to the housing; and, a connection for a hose, the connection being joined to the housing. In one non-limiting embodiment, when the sprayer has one end of a water-filled hose connected thereto, the combination of the sprayer and suspended portion of the hose has a combined center of gravity that passes through the axis of the sprayer handle. The sprayers described herein may also have other features, and provide other benefits that do not require the sprayers to have an ergonomic design.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2001Date of Patent: August 12, 2008Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Richard Lawrence Horstman, Eric Richard Bartsch, John Allen Wooton, Jonathan George Denham, John Edward Sheppard, Richard John Stevens, Ronald Howard Wanless
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Patent number: 7407117Abstract: An improved liquid sprayer assembly for connection to a container (which preferably includes two liquid storage compartments) has a housing that includes a container mount having an underside with at least one structure that is operably interposed with corresponding structure on a neck portion of the container such that the container mount is fixed in a predetermined orientation relative to the container. A cap locks the container mount to the neck portion of the container. Preferably, the at least one structure of the container mount comprises a pair of wedge-shaped wall structures together with a plurality of wall structures that extend in a directional substantially parallel to the central axis of the mount/neck. The wedge-shaped wall structures are radially disposed opposite one another about the central axis of the container mount/neck and fit within wedge-shaped voids defined by the neck portion of the container.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2005Date of Patent: August 5, 2008Assignee: MeadWestvaco Calmar, Inc.Inventor: Joseph K. Dodd
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Publication number: 20080121737Abstract: A shower additive dispenser assembly including an arm member. A receptacle is mounted to the arm member. A body member has a cavity formed therein for retaining a fluid, the body member is removably mounted to the receptacle. A microporous flow restrictor is disposed at the body member. The microporous flow restrictor is configured for allowing the fluid to exit the body member.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2007Publication date: May 29, 2008Inventor: NILS FRIIS
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Patent number: 7360720Abstract: In a spray gun (1) for atomizing fluids, that can be actuated using a lever (15) mounted in a pivoting arrangement on a sleeve (11) which accommodates an atomizer nozzle (12) and in which the air flow can be generated by an air turbine (5) that is assigned to the spray gun (1), the air turbine (5) and its electric drive motor (4) are arranged substantially coaxially to the sleeve (11) on the opposite side of a handle (21) and the air flow is supplied from the air turbine (5) in a substantially straight line through the sleeve (11) of the atomizer nozzle (12). The air turbine (5) is provided with a muffler (6). Loud operating noise of the air turbine (5) does not have a disruptive effect and practically no flow noise is generated due to deflections of the air flow. The components of the spray gun (1) are arranged in such a way that no more than slight tilting torques are generated, permitting work over long periods without leading to fatigue.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2005Date of Patent: April 22, 2008Assignee: J. Wagner GmbHInventors: Alfred Göhring, Peter Ibele, Andreas Kramer, Jens Ulbrich
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Patent number: 7322534Abstract: The present invention relates to a spraying device suitable for spraying cleaning compositions and rinse water onto hard surfaces, More particularly the spraying device may be attached to a hose, for example a conventional garden hose, so that the cleaning composition and rinse water can be applied to outside surfaces, such as vehicles or the outside surface of windows. The spraying device comprises a purifier located inside the cavity of a container and a spray head.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2005Date of Patent: January 29, 2008Assignee: The Procter and Gamble CompanyInventors: Eric Richard Bartsch, Henry Cheng Na, John Allen Wooton
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Patent number: 7207503Abstract: A chemical dispenser which is selectively removably mounted on a travelling lawn sprinkler. The chemical dispenser dispenses liquid chemical into the water being sprinkled onto the lawn by the water distributor as the self-propelled travelling lawn sprinkler propels itself across a lawn.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2005Date of Patent: April 24, 2007Inventors: Terry J. Stengel, Terry E. Mahlman
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Patent number: 7191960Abstract: A shower head for dispensing a plurality of liquids into a continuous shower stream comprising a main shower head consisting of a divergently outwardly extending conical chamber bordered by a conical shell and a perforated arcuate member opposite from an apex of the conical chamber and through which water is sprayed onto the operator of the shower, a plurality of liquid dispensers arranged circumferentially around the main shower head, the main shower head having a main button moveable to an “off” position and an “on” position, each separate liquid dispensing member having its own chamber for containing a quantity of liquid therein to be dispensed into the main shower stream, passageways in each separate compartment communicating between the liquid contained in that compartment and the main shower head, a separate compartment button for each compartment and having an “on” and an “off” position, each compartment button in its “off” position preventing communication between the liquid in that compartment and thType: GrantFiled: March 6, 2006Date of Patent: March 20, 2007Inventors: Ray V. Schrock, Keith A. Holman, Jason L. Parrish
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Patent number: 7124962Abstract: A sprayer is disclosed that may be attached to a garden hose for cleaning exterior surfaces such as windows. By turning a flow selector in a single direction tap water from the hose first flows through the sprayer to rinse the surface to be cleaned. The flow selector can then be set to spray a mixture of cleaner (e.g., one or more surfactants) and surface modifier (e.g., one or more polymers) and water on the surface. The flow selector can then be set to an off position to allow for scrubbing of the surface with a scrubbing tool. The flow selector can then be set to rinse the surface with untreated water, and the flow selector can be turned further to rinse the surface with filtered tap water produced by a filter in the sprayer. Also disclosed are unitary cartridges providing a combined replacement of the cleaning surfactant and a filtering system for deionizing the water.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2005Date of Patent: October 24, 2006Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Michael C. Fryan, Peter M. Neumann, Evan A. Sparks, Kevin L. Askling, Loretta G. Lynch
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Patent number: 7051955Abstract: A chemical sprayer system includes a three-way valve that includes an inlet port coupled to a fluid source, a first outlet port in fluid communication with a first elongated fluid passage, a second outlet port in fluid communication with a second elongated fluid passage, and a control. The control allows a user to place the three-way valve into one of a first ON state in which the first outlet port is in fluid communication with the inlet port, a second ON state in which the second outlet port is in fluid communication with the inlet port, and an OFF state in which substantially no fluid is allowed to exit the inlet port. The first elongated fluid passage terminates in a nozzle adapted for spraying foam. The second elongated fluid passage terminates in a nozzle adapted for spraying liquids.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2004Date of Patent: May 30, 2006Inventors: Joseph D. Horner, Kevin L. Clerk
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Patent number: 6964380Abstract: A spraying gun includes a water inlet connector, a connecting member, an adjusting member, a detergent tube, a water conducting tube, and an extension pipe. Thus, the water flow rate of the spraying gun is adjusted by rotation of the adjusting member, thereby facilitating a user regulating the water flow rate of the spraying gun. In addition, the water is mixed with the detergent by rotation of the adjusting member to provide a cleaning effect.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2004Date of Patent: November 15, 2005Assignee: Shin Tai Spurt Water of the Garden Tools Co., Ltd.Inventor: Chin-Yuan Chen
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Patent number: 6948666Abstract: A filtering apparatus for use with threaded nipples or sprinkling cans having dispensing spouts and a base and cap. The base has a neck and head. The neck features an upper end and a lower end wherein the lower end is fittable to the dispensing end of a sprinkling can spout. The neck further includes a lower chamber in fluid communication with the dispensing end of the sprinkling can spout such that the lower chamber can receive a filtering element therewithin. Preferably, the head is hollow and includes a threaded open upper periphery and a lower surface in fluid communication with upper end of the neck. Finally, a removable perforated cap is provided for dispensing fluid. The cap has a threaded lower periphery cooperable with the threaded open upper periphery of the hollow head for forming an upper chamber in fluid communication with the neck for receiving granular or wafer born elements.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2003Date of Patent: September 27, 2005Inventor: Katharine J. Leadlay
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Patent number: 6902120Abstract: A sprinkler includes a handle, a barrel, a nozzle, and a detergent dispensing mechanism. The barrel is fastened at one end with the handle, and at the other end with the nozzle. The detergent dispensing mechanism is fastened to the periphery of the barrel and is contiguous to the handle. The mechanism has a detergent holder and a detergent control switch. The detergent holder is provided with a water hole and a detergent hole, which are in communication with a water duct of the barrel. The detergent control switch is used to open or close the water hole and the detergent hole of the detergent holder in the midst of operation of the sprinkler.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2003Date of Patent: June 7, 2005Assignee: Shin Tai Spurt Water of the Garden Tools Co., Ltd.Inventor: Chin-Yuan Chen
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Patent number: 6869028Abstract: The present invention relates to a spraying device suitable for spraying cleaning compositions and rinse water onto hard surfaces. More particularly the spraying device may be attached to a hose, for example a conventional garden hose, so that the cleaning composition and rinse water can be applied to outside surfaces, such as vehicles or the outside surface of windows. The spraying device comprises a purifier located inside the cavity of a container and a spray head.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2001Date of Patent: March 22, 2005Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Eric Richard Bartsch, Henry Cheng Na, John Allen Wooton
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Patent number: 6859955Abstract: A device for attachment to an existing shower water supply to provide a primary shower head for normal delivery of water during a shower and a secondary shower head for delivering an adjustable mixture of water and moisturizing lotion to the body of the user.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2003Date of Patent: March 1, 2005Inventor: Thomas E. Hudson
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Patent number: RE41267Abstract: A device and method for dispensing precise amounts of dry particulate matter, such as agricultural chemicals, directly into a liquid carrier stream, such as a flow of water, and a method of employing such a device to distribute chemicals. The device includes a bin for holding a quantity of particulate matter, a conduit for transporting a stream of liquid carrier, and a meter at the bottom of the bin for controllably releasing a desired amount of the particulate matter from the bin into the conduit while disallowing entry of the liquid carrier to the bin. The bin, conduit and meter are all mounted upon a portable structure for transportation with particulate matter in the bin. The meter includes a multi-vaned rotor turned by a controlled motor, and defines discrete pockets of known volume. The operator simply connects the device to a flow of water and keys into the controller an amount of material to be released.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2004Date of Patent: April 27, 2010Assignee: Rosen's Inc.Inventors: Frank G. Reinsch, John A. Latting