Unitary Outlet Means And Holder Patents (Class 239/316)
  • Patent number: 11191226
    Abstract: A foldable watering pot comprises a framework, a container, and a spout. An inside of the framework is hollow. The container is detachably mounted in a hollow portion of the framework, the container is made of a soft waterproof material, and an inlet is disposed on a top of the container, and a lid is disposed on the inlet for sealingly connected with the inlet. An outlet is disposed on a side of the container, the spout is disposed at one side of the framework, the outlet is connected to the spout through a connecting device, and the spout is rotatably connected with the framework and can form a seal for the outlet. The present invention can make the container shrinkable by the above structures, and therefore the watering pot can be conveniently stored and space can be saved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2021
    Inventor: Tianwen Lin
  • Patent number: 8820660
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Inventor: Adebowale Ajagbe
  • Publication number: 20140230701
    Abstract: A new design for a low swirl burner is disclosed in which natural draft rather than a motorized pump is used to move a fuel-air mixture through the burner. This new design enables the burn off of gas at refineries in an environment where electric motors cannot be used because of the potential for sparks, which could trigger explosions. Additional modifications to the burner, including the introduction of flue gas to the burner allows for the reduction of NOx gas to meet current emission control targets, without the need for further post combustion emission control systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2012
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Applicant: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
    Inventors: Robert K. Cheng, David Littlejohn
  • Patent number: 8702018
    Abstract: An apparatus providing improved dispensing of liquid-additives such as soap, shampoo, or bodywash, into an existing waterline outlet in bathroom or kitchen, while optionally featuring a unique Bubblizer™-chamber enabling user to observe an eye-catching dynamic fluidic-admixture display via a 2-inch diameter preview-window, prior to emergence of the bubblized-admixture via a conventional showerhead. The SudsMix™ shower-unit version readily suspends from an existing wall-extending gooseneck-pipe where it fluidicly couples into the water-line without aid of tools. Introduction of the liquid-soap additive is initiated remotely via a pushbutton valve conveniently located at waist-level, while concealed conduit-lines feed selected additive upward from the reservoir-section to the Bubblizer™-chamber integrated into the upper portion of the wall-hugging housing. Other adaptations of the Bubblizer™-chamber are a hand-held wand-like bathing back-scrubber, and similar kitchen-sink dish-scrubber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Inventor: Santiago Rivera
  • Patent number: 8544692
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Assignee: 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
  • Patent number: 8523088
    Abstract: A particle sprayer includes a source of discrete particles, a spray outlet coupled to the particle source, and a conduit extending from a pressurized fluid inlet to the spray outlet and configured to constrain a flow of carrier fluid to flow along the conduit toward the spray outlet to propel particles from the particle source away from the spray outlet. The particles including discrete fastening bits having one or more projections, with each projection having an overhanging head for snagging fibers. The particle sprayer may be used to spray fastening bits onto a surface, to turn the surface into a touch fastener.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: Velcro Industries B.V.
    Inventor: Peter J. Mueller
  • Publication number: 20130186971
    Abstract: An improved shower soap dispenser for use with liquid soap, gels and body washes. It consists of a soap storage reservoir, main body containing control valves that intersects and connects directly to a conventional shower pipe and shower head. It mixes an adjustable amount of liquid soap with air into the flowing water. Its improved main valve, through incorporation of a truncated cone, provides greater vacuum and water flow to make it compatible with a wider range of water pressure and soap density and viscosity. The improved main valve also provides the capability for the user to clean out water passages of the dispenser without disassembly or removing any parts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2012
    Publication date: July 25, 2013
    Inventor: Robert A. Bishop
  • Patent number: 8425686
    Abstract: A liquid processing apparatus is provided which can reduce the amount of liquids used and reduce the difference of the process level between objects to-be-processed. The liquid processing apparatus includes a main pipe, a liquid supply device, a main valve, a plurality of branch pipes, and a plurality of processing units. The liquid supply device includes a mixer, a first liquid supply pipe, and a second liquid source supplying a second liquid and supplies a mixed liquid prepared by mixing the first and second liquids in the mixer to one end of the main pipe. The main valve is configured to close the other end of the main pipe opposite to the liquid supply device when the object to-be-processed is processed in the processing unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: Tokyo Electron Limited
    Inventor: Kazuhisa Matsumoto
  • Patent number: 8371514
    Abstract: A spout cover for a spout having an outlet end includes a first member, having a deflector, mounted to a second member having a liquid soap reservoir and a dispenser for dispensing liquid soap from the liquid soap reservoir toward the deflector. A receiving area is defined between the first and second members for receiving the spout. The first member is movable relative to the second member between a first position permitting the spout to be received in the receiving area and a second position locating the deflector underneath the outlet end of the spout and preventing withdrawal of the spout from the receiving area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Assignee: BKD Acquisition, Inc.
    Inventor: Rebecca M. Finell
  • Patent number: 8312806
    Abstract: A system for preparing a predetermined amount of beverage suitable for consumption, provided with an exchangeable holder and an apparatus provided with a fluid dispensing device which is detachably connected to the holder for dispensing at least one amount of at least a first fluid such as water under pressure to the exchangeable holder, while the exchangeable holder is provided with at least one storage space which is filled with a second fluid such as a concentrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2012
    Assignee: Koninklijke Douwe Egberts B.V.
    Inventors: Gerbrand Kristiaan De Graaff, Hendrik Cornelis Koeling, Ka Cheung Tsang, Ralf Kamerbeek
  • Patent number: 8297535
    Abstract: An apparatus that provides automatic mixing and distribution of granular or liquid fertilizers through an underground or portable sprinkler system, comprising a mixing container connected in-line with the sprinkler system's water delivery line or a regular garden hose connected to a portable or movable sprinkler, is herein disclosed. This mixing container provides a large lower portion which is accessed through a sealed and latched cover portion, through which granular-based lawn care chemicals are added. Incoming water then dissolves and mixes the chemicals, passes through removable filter media and exits the apparatus. This outgoing water is then routed to an underground sprinkler system or a portable hose-based sprinkler. A bottom valve can be opened to drain the apparatus and allow for cleaning. Additionally, the apparatus comprises an integral liquid fertilizer receptacle to automatically mix the incoming water with various liquid lawn care chemicals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Inventor: Ezekiel T. Reid
  • Publication number: 20110311923
    Abstract: A furnace with a burner is disclosed. The burner may include an area expansion plenum, a burner tube, a heat exchanger, a gas valve, an igniter, and an induced-draft blower. The gas valve may meter gas into the area expansion plenum, while the induced-draft blower may draw air into the area expansion plenum, wherein air and gas may mix to produce a lean gas/air mixture. The lean gas/air mixture may then be pulled through the burner tube and into the heat exchanger. Within the heat exchanger, the lean gas/air mixture may be ignited and energy may be produced, exciting acoustic energy in the heat exchanger. The acoustic energy may be distributed out of the heat exchanger by the area expansion plenum. In order to distribute the acoustic energy, the cross sectional area of the area expansion plenum may be greater than the cross sectional area of the burner tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2011
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Inventors: Scott A. Liljenberg, Michael R. Carey, Jeffrey M. Cohen
  • Patent number: 7823809
    Abstract: An electrostatic spraying device has a capability of confirming that the device is ready for making an electrostatic spraying of the liquid composition on a user's skin. The device includes a nozzle and a pump for dispensing the liquid composition out through the nozzle. An emitter electrode is disposed to electrostatically charge the liquid composition being dispensed for making the electrostatic spraying. The device is provided with a power switch and a selector for selection between a spraying mode and a dripping mode. In the dripping mode, the pump is alone actuated to dispense the liquid composition absent electrostatic charge. In the spraying mode, both of the pump and the emitter electrode are activated to make the electrostatic spraying. Thus, the user can be easy to drip the liquid composition by simply manipulating the selector prior to initiating the electrostatic spraying.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2010
    Assignees: Panasonic Electric Works Co., Ltd., The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Naoki Yamaguchi, Koji Asakawa, David Edward Wilson, Kazumi Toyama, Meei-Lih Lin
  • Patent number: 7819341
    Abstract: The invention relates to a gravity flow reservoir for a paint spraying gun having a container and a cover, which can be placed thereon and which has a connecting part in order to place the gravity flow reservoir onto the paint spraying gun or onto an adapter. Prior art reservoirs require a separate pointed tool, which serves to make a vent hole, is often unavailable and can lead to operating errors. The aim of the invention is to provide a paint reservoir system that enables a simple, rapid and uncomplicated insertion of a vent hole into the container wall of the gravity flow reservoir while preventing shavings or plastic parts from entering the gravity flow reservoir. To this end, a delimited area is provided in the wall of the container and can be penetrated by the pointed tool in order to make a vent hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2010
    Assignee: Sata GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Ewald Schmon, Peter Dettlaff
  • Patent number: 7810744
    Abstract: The invention relates to a fluid reservoir for a paint spray gun, comprising a receptacle (1) and a lid that can be placed thereupon and is provided with a connecting element (3) in order to mount the fluid reservoir on the paint spray gun or an adapter. The receptacle (1) is provided with a ventilation hole (4) which can be sealed using a valve. In order to improve the tightness of the valve, said valve encompasses two valve seats for sealing the ventilation port (4), which are disposed one behind another in the direction of flow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2010
    Assignee: Sata GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Ewald Schmon, Peter Dettlaff, Ralf Gehrung
  • Publication number: 20100243760
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2010
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Applicant: OMS Investments, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Birrenkott, Paul Havlovitz, Steve Cichy, Michael Cavins, Jon Moyer
  • Publication number: 20100059605
    Abstract: A sprayer system having a sprayer assembly adaptable to a variety of sizes and shapes of containers. The sprayer assembly includes a dual venturi in the flow conduit to provide even pressure and consistent flow in the spray volume. A metering device is coupled to the flow conduit for accurate and reliable regulation of mixture ratios. A dip tube, coupled to the fluid conduit, is adaptable to a variety of container orifices. In addition to acting as a conduit for passage of concentrate into the sprayer assembly, the dip tube may also be used as a cutting device to open the container into which it will be inserted. By adapting to a variety of container orifices, the dip tube allows the sprayer assembly to fit to a variety of containers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2008
    Publication date: March 11, 2010
    Applicant: THE FOUNTAINHEAD GROUP, INC.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Plantz, Mario Restive
  • Publication number: 20100051719
    Abstract: A soap dispensing shower head assembly comprises a pipe fitting 3 having internal threads 2 attaching directly to a shower faucet pipe 1. A fitting ring 5 is rotatably mounted on the pipe fitting 3 and head internal threads 4 so that the fitting ring 5 may be attached to an externally threaded portion 6 of the bottle bracket 7. First and second water conduits 11, 13 are in communication with a diverter valve 9 so that incoming water from the faucet pipe 1 is directed through the first conduit 11 and through the diverter valve 9, and back up through the second conduit 13. The diverter valve 9 is manually operable via a knob 37 and can be positioned to direct water through the second conduit 13 to the soap and water mixing chamber 15 in the pivoting shower head 17. The soap and water mixture stream then exits the shower head 17 through outlet nozzles 18.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2008
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Inventors: Vito James CARLUCCI, Harold Roy Taylor, Paul J. Carrubba
  • Patent number: 7650830
    Abstract: A system and method for the enhancement or fortification of a potable fluid. The system is adapted to fit on existing supplies of potable fluids, such as faucets, to permit the selective introduction of beneficiating materials into the liquid supply. The system includes interchangeable, replaceable cartridges. In one aspect of the invention, the system introduces a constant concentration of beneficiating material into the water supply. In another aspect, the system has the ability to permit discrete or continuously variable concentrations of the beneficiating material. The system may also include a water filtration device that may be operated either independently or cooperatively with the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2010
    Assignee: Miracle Spring LLC
    Inventor: Gary Lessis
  • Patent number: 7614571
    Abstract: Disposable cup for preparing, applying and preserving a paint to be set up on a paint spray gun characterized in that it includes on one of its end faces a closable vent device (7) forming a vent valve with valve duct (22) and valve plug (25) which allows when opened, to let the air pass for occupying the inner volume that empties and when closed, to close liquid-tightly the opening (6) of air passage to form a container for the preparation of the paint and then to form a pot for the preservation of the leftover paint. This invention is of interest to manufacturers of paint spray guns.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2009
    Inventors: Michel Camilleri, Joseph Guarino
  • Publication number: 20090206176
    Abstract: A method for preventing either the introduction of air into a liquid aspirated from a container through an aspiration line passing through a container cap, or the over-filling or non-filling of a container by a liquid dispensed through a dispensing line passing through a container cap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2008
    Publication date: August 20, 2009
    Applicant: BECKMAN COULTER, INC.
    Inventors: Rongchang Xin, Eric M. Grace, William W. Li, Santos Vargas
  • Patent number: 7563755
    Abstract: A lavatory freshening and/or cleaning system comprises a dispenser for dispensing liquid composition from under the rim of a lavatory bowl. The dispenser is in the form of a reservoir arranged for suspension from the rim of a lavatory bowl, and the reservoir contains the liquid composition. The liquid composition comprises a combination of anionic and non-ionic surfactants having a total concentration equal to substantially 7.6 wt. %, a thickening agent having a concentration of 0.40 wt. % and a perfume having a concentration of 6.00 wt. %.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2009
    Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy I. Moodycliffe, Jerome J. Veltman
  • Patent number: 7416140
    Abstract: Disposable cup for preparing, applying and preserving a paint to be set up on a paint spray gun characterized in that it includes on one of its end faces a closable vent device (7) forming a vent valve with valve duct (22) and valve plug (25) which allows when opened, to let the air pass for occupying the inner volume that empties and when closed, to close liquid-tightly the opening (6) of air passage to form a container for the preparation of the paint and then to form a pot for the preservation of the leftover paint. This invention is of interest to manufacturers of paint spray guns.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2008
    Inventors: Michel Camilleri, Joseph Guarino
  • Patent number: 7407117
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2008
    Assignee: MeadWestvaco Calmar, Inc.
    Inventor: Joseph K. Dodd
  • Publication number: 20080169360
    Abstract: An apparatus adapted to disseminate individually into an atmosphere a plurality of liquids, such as fragrances, the apparatus comprising (i) a source of forced ventilation; (ii) extending radially from the source, a plurality of passages, each having an entrance and an exit for the forced ventilation, the exit leading to the atmosphere; and (iii) at or near the exit of each passage an evaporative source of volatile liquid; the apparatus additionally comprising a movable barrier that surrounds the source, this barrier having one port that is movable into correspondence with a single passage at a time, such that forced ventilation flows down only that passage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2006
    Publication date: July 17, 2008
    Applicant: GIVAUDAN SA
    Inventors: Colin Brown, Guy Edward Naish, Kishen Gohil
  • Patent number: 7360720
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2008
    Assignee: J. Wagner GmbH
    Inventors: Alfred Göhring, Peter Ibele, Andreas Kramer, Jens Ulbrich
  • Patent number: 7296761
    Abstract: A hand-held dispenser for precisely controlling the flow rate of water therethrough and for precisely controlling the metering of a liquid chemical into the water passing through the apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2007
    Inventor: Rodney Laible
  • Patent number: 7207497
    Abstract: A device 10 for spraying dry flakes 12 including: an enclosure 22 including a lower portion 26 for holding a supply 12A of dry flakes 12 and an upper portion 27; a gas flow conduit 50 including: a receiving portion 52 adapted for connection to a pressurized gas source, and a nozzle 60; a flake conduit 40 connecting enclosure 22 with nozzle 60; and air holes 36 in enclosure 22. Flake conduit 40 includes a valve 44. A flow valve 76, operable by the user, regulates the flow of pressurized gas from a pressurized gas source through gas flow conduit 50. Receiving portion 52 includes pressure regulating valve 77 for regulating the pressure of gas from the pressurized gas source at a given gas flow rate and a pressure indicator 78 for indicating pressure of gas flowing through receiving portion 50.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2007
    Inventor: Rikk A. Clark
  • Patent number: 7191960
    Abstract: 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 th
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2007
    Inventors: Ray V. Schrock, Keith A. Holman, Jason L. Parrish
  • Patent number: 7051955
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2006
    Inventors: Joseph D. Horner, Kevin L. Clerk
  • Patent number: 7048205
    Abstract: A lavatory freshening and/or cleaning system comprises a dispenser for dispensing a liquid composition from under the rim of a lavatory bowl. The dispenser is in the form of a reservoir arranged for suspension from the rim of lavatory bowl, and the reservoir contains the liquid composition. The liquid composition comprises a combination of anionic and non-ionic surfactants having a total concentration of 22.5 wt. %, a thickening agent having a concentration of 0.40 wt. % and a perfume having a concentration of 6.00 wt. % and having a viscosity of a bout 3,500 mPa s.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2006
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy I. MoodyCliffe, Jerome J. Veltman
  • Patent number: 6969011
    Abstract: Disclosed is a chemical additive dispensing device for use with a station of a sprinkler-based irrigation system that includes a fluid diversion housing and a container for storing a chemical additive. The fluid diversion housing includes an in-flow channel formed therein that is in fluid communication with an input port and the container. An out-flow channel is also formed within the fluid diversion housing and is in fluid communication with an output port and the container. In operation, the container fills with fluid from the in-flow channel such that the fluid mixes with the chemical additive. Once the container is filled with fluid, the mixture of fluid and chemical additive is diverted through the out-flow channel of the fluid diversion housing to the outlet port such that the fluid chemical additive mixture is distributed to the rest of the irrigation system and particularly through sprinklers onto a lawn and/or plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2005
    Inventor: Michael B. Palmer
  • Patent number: 6948663
    Abstract: A chemical distribution apparatus contains at least one, and preferably multiple chambers which house magazines which accept solid lawn treatment chemicals such as fertilizers, herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, lime treatments, pre-emergents, post-emergents, and the like. As water is passed into the chemical distribution apparatus, it is preferably selectively controlled by a controller to a particular chamber for distribution of a particular chemical in accordance with a pre-set schedule.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2005
    Inventors: William C. Graham, Jr., Annette Michelle Graham
  • Patent number: 6814306
    Abstract: A feed device is provided which can release a mixing solution in a suitable amount in correspondence with a flow rate of running water to thereby use the mixing solution efficiently so that the service life and exchange period of a cartridge can be prolonged. The feed device includes a body having a supply channel and a cartridge provided in the body. The cartridge includes a holding chamber for holding a mixing solution and a dilution chamber. The dilution chamber communicates with the supply channel through a sustained release outlet, and is supplied with the mixing solution from the holding chamber. When water passes through the supply channel, the mixing solution supplied to the dilution chamber is diluted with from the sustained release outlet. The mixing solution diluted to a uniform low concentration is sustainedly released from the dilution chamber through the sustained release outlet to the supply channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2004
    Inventor: Takayasu Okubo
  • Patent number: 6698464
    Abstract: A product dispenser, solid product, and a dispensing system containing the product dispenser and solid product are disclosed. Methods for using the product dispenser, solid product, and dispensing system are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2004
    Assignee: Kay Chemical, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas L. Hennemann, Jr., Roberto Ichaustequi, Daniel F. Brady
  • Patent number: 6659368
    Abstract: An underground watering system including a reservoir having a water inlet and a water outlet, a float control connected to the water inlet for maintaining a water level in the reservoir, a fertilizer container supported on the reservoir having an opening therein communicating with reservoir by which fertilizer may be added to water within the reservoir, and at least one water soaking hose connected to the reservoir water outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2003
    Inventor: Lloyd O. Capps
  • Patent number: 6568604
    Abstract: A device for dispensing a liquid in a carrier fluid flow comprises a container (10) for the liquid, into which a pressure flow of carrier fluid is driven. A liquid conduit (20) within the container has an outlet (22) in the path of the carrier fluid flow into the container so that liquid is taken up and is carried with the flow, through an outlet (26) from the container. The container can be formed by a disposable capsule that is replaceably inserted into the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2003
    Assignee: Quest International BV
    Inventors: John Martin Behan, Keith Douglas Perring
  • Patent number: 6561437
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2003
    Inventor: Alan M. Schulman
  • Publication number: 20030052183
    Abstract: An underground watering system including a reservoir having a water inlet and a water outlet, a float control connected to the water inlet for maintaining a water level in the reservoir, a fertilizer container supported on the reservoir having an opening therein communicating with reservoir by which fertilizer may be added to water within the reservoir, and at least one water soaking hose connected to the reservoir water outlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2001
    Publication date: March 20, 2003
    Inventor: Lloyd O. Capps
  • Patent number: 6454185
    Abstract: The problem of the invention is to provide an easily manipulatable and long term-usable discharge apparatus. A discharge apparatus for media, particularly for spraying a fluid preferably containing a pharmaceutical substance according to the invention has a casing. On said casing is located an actuator, which is movable relative to the casing by a path corresponding to an actuating stroke path. The discharge apparatus has a control unit, which determines at least the time which has elapsed since the last actuation of the actuator. An actuating stop, operable by the control unit in a controlled manner, in its blocking position blocks the performance of an actuating stroke and allows an actuating stroke to take place in its release position. Such an actuating stop has a blocking member, which can be brought by means of an electromagnet from the release position. into the blocking position and/or from the blocking position into the release position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2002
    Assignee: Ing. Erich Pfeiffer GmbH
    Inventor: Karl-Heinz Fuchs
  • Patent number: 6425534
    Abstract: A sprayer head is provided for attachment to a container containing a chemical product to be diluted by a carrier stream. The sprayer head includes a hose attachment member having structure for attaching the sprayer head to a source of the carrier stream. The sprayer head also includes a cap member, including structure for attaching the sprayer head to the container and a control mechanism movably connected to the cap member for controlling fluid communication between the cap member and the container. The control mechanism can be either reciprocated or rotated so that the sprayer head can be used either to spray a low viscosity liquid product in varying dilutions or to dilute and spray a mixture of high viscosity liquid, gelatinous or powdered product and carrier stream fluid. The control mechanism includes a seal member having product apertures of increasing sizes for controlling the varying dilutions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2002
    Assignee: Green Garden Products Company
    Inventors: Craig S. Ketcham, Mark Maclean-Blevins
  • Patent number: 6419166
    Abstract: A dispenser for introducing additive into a liquid stream comprises a housing unit having a flow-through passage forming a pathway for the liquid stream. A seating on the housing is provided for receiving a receptacle. The seating includes a reservoir for holding the additive. A conduit extends between the seating and the flow-through passage through which the additive can flow. A valve is also provided for selectively controlling the flow of the additive in the conduit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2002
    Inventors: Stan F. Brzezinski, Elizabeth Brzezinski
  • Patent number: 6409099
    Abstract: A faucet cover and dispenser including a resilient body for positioning over the end of a faucet. The resilient body has an internal, liquid reservoir and a faucet-receiving chamber adjacent the liquid reservoir. The faucet-receiving chamber ends at openings in the rear and bottom of the resilient body. The top of the resilient body is provided with a liquid inlet opening in fluid communication with the liquid reservoir. The bottom of the resilient body is provided with a liquid outlet opening in fluid communication with the liquid reservoir.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2002
    Inventors: Sean K. Goodwin, Janis R. Goodwin
  • Patent number: 6371386
    Abstract: A soap dispenser (10) for providing and controlling flow and mixture of a liquid, such as water, and an agent or media, such as soap, useful in various applications, including, for example, cleaning a vehicle or other object or surface. The dispenser (10) broadly comprises a grip (12) and a body (14) in a rotatably coupled relationship, with the body (14) defining a soap reservoir (47). A first grip end (20) of the cylindrical grip (12) is adapted to connect to a water supply source, such as a common garden hose. A second grip end (22) is coupleable with the body (14) so as to be rotatable in relation thereto. The grip (12) provides a first control surface (24) having a flow channel (26). The body (14) is also cylindrical and provides a second control surface (44) having a single large orifice (46) and a plurality of flow holes (48,49), each of which is rotatably alignable with the channel (26) of the first control surface (24).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2002
    Assignee: Hopkins Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventor: John W. Hoy
  • Patent number: 6371385
    Abstract: A portable sprayer device which affords protection for the liquid concentrate container. A versatile spraying capability is also provided as well as an apparatus producing a vacuum function, an air gap and a spill-proof bottle feature. The sprayer device is particularly suited for dispensing cleaning, germicidal, sanitizing, insecticidal, deodorant materials and any other similar chemical concentrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2002
    Assignee: S. C. Johnson Commercial Markets, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven E. Schiller, Christopher F. Lang, James H. Lohr, Curtis H. Hubmann
  • Publication number: 20020023973
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2001
    Publication date: February 28, 2002
    Inventor: Joseph E. Wolfe
  • Publication number: 20020008161
    Abstract: A sprayer head is provided for attachment to a container containing a chemical product to be diluted by a carrier stream. The sprayer head includes a hose attachment member having structure for attaching the sprayer head to a source of the carrier stream. The sprayer head also includes a cap member, including structure for attaching the sprayer head to the container and a control mechanism movably connected to the cap member for controlling fluid communication between the cap member and the container. The control mechanism can be either reciprocated or rotated so that the sprayer head can be used either to spray a low viscosity liquid product in varying dilutions or to dilute and spray a mixture of high viscosity liquid, gelatinous or powdered product and carrier stream fluid. The control mechanism includes a seal member having product apertures of increasing sizes for controlling the varying dilutions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 1999
    Publication date: January 24, 2002
    Inventors: CRAIG S. KETCHAM, MARK MACLEAN-BLEVINS
  • Patent number: 6283385
    Abstract: There is disclosed a sprayer apparatus for selectively spraying or dispensing multiple fluid components. The apparatus comprises a housing having a first inlet and an first outlet, the first housing inlet being adapted for attachment to a garden hose, the first housing outlet being in fluid communication with the first housing inlet; and an insert member having a first inlet for receiving fluid and a first outlet for dispensing fluid therefrom, the first insert inlet being in fluid communication with the first insert outlet through a passage defined by the insert member, the insert member being mateable with the housing so that the first housing outlet mates with the first insert inlet so that a fluid can flow from the first housing inlet to the first insert outlet. A method of spraying a fluid is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2001
    Assignee: Griffin LLC
    Inventors: Larry Gene Beaver, Edward Francis Nichenko, Mark T. MacLean-Blevins
  • Patent number: 6241164
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2001
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventor: Joseph E. Wolfe
  • Patent number: 6227745
    Abstract: A vehicle washing device comprised of a hollow tube having an open first end, a closed second end, and an intermediate extent therebetween. The closed second end has a brush theresecured. A plurality of jet spray nozzles couple with the intermediate extent of the hollow first section. Contained in the device is a Y-shaped connector having an open first end coupled with the open second end of the hollow tube. The connector has an open second end with an on/off valve secured therein. An open third end has an on/off valve secured therein. The open second end is adapted to be secured to a water hose with the on/off valve selectively allowing water therethrough. Also in the device is a soap container having an extension integral therewith. The extension couples with the open third end of the Y-shaped connector. The soap container holds liquid soap therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2001
    Inventor: Michael R. Privett