Selectively Arrangeable Outlet Means Patents (Class 239/391)
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Patent number: 7673816Abstract: An aerosol assembly for dispensing texture material. The aerosol assembly comprises a main container assembly, a secondary container, and a conduit. The main container assembly comprises a main container containing texture material, an aerosol valve assembly, and an actuator member. The aerosol valve assembly is operable in a normally closed configuration and an open configuration. Displacement of the actuator member places the aerosol valve assembly from the normally closed configuration to the open configuration. The conduit is connected between the main container and the secondary container to allow fluid flow between the main container and the secondary container. When the actuator member is displaced to place the aerosol valve assembly into the open configuration, the pressurized fluid within the secondary container enters the primary container to force texture material out of the main container.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2007Date of Patent: March 9, 2010Assignee: Homax Products, Inc.Inventors: Donald J. Stern, James A. Tryon
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Patent number: 7661608Abstract: The present invention relates to a jet regulator (1) having a jet fractionating device inside a mounting housing (6). The jet regulator (1) according to the present invention is characterized in that the mounting housing (6) is divided into at least two housing parts (7, 8), and that the housing parts (7, 8) can be connected to one another, and that a housing part (7) at the flow inlet side is connected fixedly and non-releasably with the jet fractionating device (2). The jet regulator (1) according to the present invention is distinguished by a high degree of shape stability and by manufacturing costs that are nonetheless low, even for small housing diameters (see FIG. 1).Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2003Date of Patent: February 16, 2010Assignee: Neoperl GmbHInventor: Hermann Grether
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Patent number: 7644876Abstract: A turning tool (5?) for turning a jet regulator, a nozzle, an intermediate holder, a flow regulator, a non-return valve or a similar plumbing fitting (5) is provided. The fitting (5), on the outlet side, is detachably held on a plumbing water outlet armature (2) by a threaded connection or a bayonet connection, whereby the turning tool (5?) can be placed on the plumbing fitting (5) in a rotationally fixed manner. The turning tool is characterized in that the turning tool is also provided in the form of a plumbing fitting or as a component of a plumbing fitting, that he turning tool (5?) can be placed in a rotationally fixed manner on an outer or an inner periphery of the fitting (5) that is held on the water outlet armature, and or that he turning tool (5?) has a face profiling or contouring (24, 25) that can be placed in a rotationally fixed manner on a mating profiling or a mating contouring (25, 24) provided on the outlet face of the fitting (5) that is held in the water outlet armature (2).Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2003Date of Patent: January 12, 2010Assignee: Neoperl GmbHInventors: Christoph Weis, Hermann Grether
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Patent number: 7644877Abstract: This invention finds application in the field of liquid distributing devices, and more particularly relates to a sprinkler head device, for example for use in sprinkler systems for distributing liquids or the like. The device comprises a support body to be removably coupled to a sleeve for connection to an external liquid supply line, a convergent nozzle between the body and the sleeve, and a diverter member downstream from the nozzle for diverting flow and sprinkling fluid out. The device further includes main connection means for removably attaching the nozzle to the support body while preventing any accidental separation thereof upon mutual coupling and uncoupling of the sleeve to the body, thereby allowing fast and easy periodic replacement of the nozzle.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2006Date of Patent: January 12, 2010Inventor: Arno Drechsel
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Patent number: 7624932Abstract: A texturing system for applying a desired texture pattern on a patched portion of a surface. The texturing system comprises a texture material, a selecting system, and a dispensing system. The texture material comprises a carrier, a binder, a filler, and a change material.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2007Date of Patent: December 1, 2009Assignee: Homax Products, Inc.Inventors: Lester R. Greer, Jr., John Kordosh, Ross Clawson
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Publication number: 20090266844Abstract: A hot melt adhesive or other thermoplastic material metering system has different output assemblies interchangeably mounted thereon in a modular manner. In this manner, if it is desired to effectively convert a particular metering system from one type of metering system to another type of metering system, a particular output assembly can be exchanged for a different output assembly. In addition, if a particular output assembly needs to be replaced or repaired, the particular output assembly can be simply removed and a new similar output assembly can be simply installed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2009Publication date: October 29, 2009Inventor: Grant McGuffey
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Patent number: 7600701Abstract: A spray head and a device for delivery of a liquid which enables the liquid to be delivered from a container to which the spray is connected both as a spray mist and as a jet. A first feature is that the delivery tube is shorter than the container diameter or the inside diameter of a protective cap for the container. A second feature is that the spray head—especially with the delivery tube which is and/or is not connected to the nozzle—does not project laterally beyond the perimeter of the container and/or fits under the protective cap. A third feature is that the delivery tube can be pivoted up away from the nozzle. A fourth feature is that the spray head has a groove-shaped top recess for holding the delivery tube. These features are usable singly or in combination.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2007Date of Patent: October 13, 2009Assignee: Seaquist Perfect Dispensing GmbHInventors: Bernhard Jasper, Ralf Jordan, Wilfred Otte
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Patent number: 7600659Abstract: An aerosol system for dispensing sprayable material in a desired spray pattern.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2007Date of Patent: October 13, 2009Assignee: Homax Products, Inc.Inventors: Lester R. Greer, Jr., Donald J. Stern, James A. Tryon
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Patent number: 7581687Abstract: An irrigation sprinkler spray nozzle is provided that includes a first deflector surface defining a first configuration to project a fluid spray having a first distribution pattern, and a second deflector surface defining a second configuration to project a second fluid spray having a second, different distribution pattern. To select the fluid spray, the nozzle further includes a selector having a first position to select the first deflector surface and a second position to select the second deflector surface.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2006Date of Patent: September 1, 2009Assignee: Rain Bird CorporationInventors: Raymond P. Feith, Kenneth D. Siegel
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Patent number: 7578453Abstract: A handshower is disclosed providing two different radial spray patterns that can be selectively operated. There is a handle adapted for connection to a water supply, a nozzle head having an outer sleeve and an inner chamber connected to the handle, and an axially extending waterway positioned in an inner chamber of the nozzle head. On the sleeve there is an array of outlets running from the inner chamber to an outer radial face. The waterway has an axially extending channel and multiple sets of radially extending orifices. The sleeve is rotatable relative to the waterway from a first position where the channel is in communication with a first group of outlets to a second position where the channel is in communication with at least some of the outlets that are not in the first group.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2008Date of Patent: August 25, 2009Assignee: Kohler Co.Inventor: John M. Wilson
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Publication number: 20090200400Abstract: A switchable showerhead has a body, a switching device, a water-spraying device and an operating device. The body has a mounting recess, a front through hole, a rear through hole, a mounting chamber, a connecting frame, an inserting hole and an inner tube. The switching device is mounted in the body and has a holding element, a front guide base, a rear guide base and a valve stem. The valve stem is movably mounted in the guide bases. The water-spraying device is mounted in the body, communicates with the switching device and has a shell and a cover. The shell is mounted in the mounting recess. The cover is mounted on the shell and has an inserting tube and multiple spouts. The operating device is mounted on the body, is connected to the switching device and has an operating panel connected to the valve stem.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2008Publication date: August 13, 2009Inventor: Wen-Yi Lin
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Patent number: 7566012Abstract: A multi-functional sprinkling apparatus structure comprises an outlet mount with support lugs to fix on top of a water motor, and a water-guiding member transversely mounted to assembly holes of the support lugs. The assembly holes have water ducts fluidly connected to water-inlet passages of the water-guiding member. A rotary member with a channel and a water shield with actuation holes are pivotally mounted to the middle section of the water-guiding member. The channel of the rotary member has multiple outlets with spray nozzles attached thereto to generate various sprays, and recesses to engage with a movable elastic element mounted to the water-guiding member. The rotary member can be switched to change the outlet matching to a water-discharge orifice of the water-guiding member for a certain spray. The water shield can be bent to one side to adjust the angle of the water-guiding member and the rotary member for sprinkling.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2007Date of Patent: July 28, 2009Assignee: Yuan Mei Corp.Inventors: King Yuan Wang, Shun Nan Lo
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Patent number: 7543762Abstract: A spraying gun includes a gun body, a first seal ring, a second seal ring, a spraying head, a control pipe, and an outer casing. Thus, the spraying gun can perform an atomized water outlet mode and a linear or horn-shaped water outlet mode. In addition, a user only needs to rotate the control pipe relative to the gun body to switch the two different water outlet modes of the spraying gun, thereby facilitating the user operating the spraying gun. Further, the atomized water outlet mode of the spraying gun can distribute and reduce the water flow rate and the water pressure efficiently, so that the spraying gun is available for a gardening use.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2007Date of Patent: June 9, 2009Inventor: Shih-Chung Cheng
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Patent number: 7494075Abstract: A pressure regulating valve reduces the increased internal pressure in an aerosol spray can, filled with compressed gas, to a working pressure level for a spray valve (12). A regulating piston (52) is kept in equilibrium by a restoring force, and a sealing point (66, 68) is provided, which is closed at a pressure in the pressure regulation chamber (84) that is above the regulated pressure level. To prevent the precision of regulation from being adulterated by the decreasing internal pressure of the can as its contents are progressively withdrawn, a sealing means (86, 66; 67) is proposed, which seals off one free end of the piston (52, 74) from the internal pressure of the can and the regulated pressure. The variable internal pressure of the can is therefore no longer able to act on any axial face of the piston (52), and despite what may be a smaller piston face area, the precision of regulation is improved.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2003Date of Patent: February 24, 2009Assignee: Thomas GmbHInventor: Heinz Schneider
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Patent number: 7472840Abstract: A set of nozzle inserts is provided for use with an irrigation sprinkler system. The nozzle set includes a plurality of nozzle inserts that are removably connected to one another via a common carrier. The nozzle set is adapted for storage, transportation and handling in a nested arrangement with another nozzle set, which, in turn, is similarly adapted for storage, transportation and handling in a nested arrangement with other nozzle sets. This nested arrangement facilitates storage, transportation and handling of a relatively large number of nozzle inserts in a manner that protects each insert from unintentional removal from its set.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2004Date of Patent: January 6, 2009Assignee: Rain Bird CorporationInventor: Christian T. Gregory
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Patent number: 7472842Abstract: A pressurized fluid delivery apparatus, such as a pressure washer or sprayer, includes a pump for providing a pressurized fluid, a conduit fluidly connected with the pump to receive the pressurized fluid, a fluid accessory fluidly connected with the conduit to receive the pressurized fluid from the conduit, and a quick-disconnect assembly selectively fluidly connecting the fluid accessory and the conduit. The quick-disconnect assembly includes a male fitting coupled to one of the fluid accessory and the conduit. The male fitting includes a male component and a non-circular outer surface. The quick-disconnect assembly also includes a female fitting coupled to the other of the fluid accessory and the conduit. The female fitting includes a female component having an opening for receiving the male component and a non-circular inner surface coupled to the non-circular outer surface to prevent rotation between the male fitting and the female fitting.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2006Date of Patent: January 6, 2009Assignee: Briggs & Stratton CorporationInventors: Richard J. Gilpatrick, Barry Fay, Neil R. Gansebom, Brian Beutter
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Patent number: 7472846Abstract: A combination swivel spray aerator includes a stem that defines an inlet port for supplying water. The stem includes a neck and a swivel connector that is provided at one end of the stem. A spray head is coupled to the swivel connector in a swiveling manner. The spray head includes a housing and a swivel seal that seals between the housing and the swivel connector. A shroud is coupled to the stem for hiding at least the neck of the stem from view in order to provide a clean appearance. The swivel spray aerator further includes a diverter that switches between spray and aeration modes regardless which direction the spray head is rotated. A gimbal mechanism in the spray head allows the spray head to twist without requiring excessive swiveling friction.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2004Date of Patent: January 6, 2009Assignee: Masco Corporation of IndianaInventors: Kurt Judson Thomas, Josh Barber
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Patent number: 7458527Abstract: A revolving sprinkler comprises a rotatable turret assembly revolving around a rotation axis and formed with mouthpiece(s) suited to sprinkle liquid under pressure. The revolving sprinkler accommodates exchangeable mouthpieces with different throughputs-nozzle to rotation axis distance relationships, without changing a rotation velocity of the turret assembly.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2005Date of Patent: December 2, 2008Assignee: Plastro Irrigation A.C.S. Ltd.Inventor: Moshe Lutzki
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Patent number: 7451939Abstract: A multi-stage swing horticultural watering appliance includes a base, a water-dispensing basin, a swing device, a spraying cover and a swing outlet pipe. The base is formed in a center thereof with a circular receiving recess for accommodation of the water-dispensing basin. An inlet hole and an outlet connector are arranged at two opposite sides of the receiving recess of the base. A plurality of inlet apertures is formed in an outer periphery of the water-dispensing basin. In the water-dispensing basin are provided with a water-supplying pipe and a plurality of water-separating boards. In use, water flows through the inlet hole of the base and into the water-dispensing basin via the inlet apertures. When the water-dispensing basin is full of water and the pressure therein reaches a certain level, the water will flow into the swing outlet pipe via the inlet hole thereof and will be sprayed out via the spraying apertures.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2006Date of Patent: November 18, 2008Assignee: Yong Yen Metal Co., Ltd.Inventor: Kuo-Shu Huang
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Patent number: 7427038Abstract: A dual-axis rotating sprinkler has a nozzle, an adjusting assembly, a rotating assembly and an adapting tube. The adjusting assembly is attached to the nozzle. Pivoting the adjusting assembly easily changes the elevation angle of the nozzle to change the spray area. The rotating assembly is attached to the adjusting assembly. The adapting tube is mounted around the rotating assembly, connects to the water pipe to allow the water passing through the adapting tube and filling into the rotating assembly. The water drives the rotating assembly to rotate the adjusting assembly. Therefore, the dual-axis rotating sprinkler rotates by the rotating assembly to spray in all directions and can be pivoted by the adjusting assembly to change the spray area.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2005Date of Patent: September 23, 2008Inventors: Po-Hsiung Wang, Tzu-Meng Wang
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Patent number: 7380731Abstract: A water sprayer includes a housing, a control valve, a valve seat, a nozzle unit, a valve shaft, and a control button. Thus, the first nozzle and the second nozzle of the nozzle unit provide two different water spraying modes so that the water is injected outwardly from the nozzle unit in two different spraying modes according to a user's requirements, thereby enhancing the versatility of the water sprayer. In addition, the water sprayer is switched between two different spraying modes by pressing of the control button, thereby facilitating the user operating the water sprayer.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2006Date of Patent: June 3, 2008Assignee: Da Yuan Sheng Industrial Co., Ltd.Inventor: Ming-Yuan Hsu
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Patent number: 7370814Abstract: A sprinkler with sprinkling figures changeable with single hand, including a main body, a sprinkling head and a driving unit. One end of the main body is formed with a water inlet, while the other end of the main body is formed with a water outlet. The sprinkling head is formed with multiple annularly arranged subchannels for discharging water. The sprinkling head is rotatably connected with front end of the main body corresponding to the water outlet.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2006Date of Patent: May 13, 2008Inventor: Gordon Chih
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Patent number: 7360721Abstract: In order to achieve a particularly simple construction which is, in particular, easy to assemble in the case of a nozzle assembly for a high-pressure cleaning device with a low-pressure nozzle, a high-pressure nozzle arranged in it, a spray lance which bears a sealing pipe connection insertable into the high-pressure nozzle, a bypass surrounding the high-pressure nozzle and leading to the low-pressure nozzle and displacement elements which alter the distance between the sealing pipe connection and the high-pressure nozzle in such a manner that the sealing pipe connection abuts sealingly on the high-pressure nozzle in a high-pressure position and, as a result, interrupts the connection from the spray lance to the bypass whereas, in a low-pressure position, the sealing pipe connection is at a distance from the high-pressure nozzle and, as a result, releases the connection from the spray lance to the bypass, it is suggested that the spray lance bear a pot-shaped housing which surrounds the sealing pipe connectioType: GrantFiled: June 2, 2005Date of Patent: April 22, 2008Assignee: Alfred Kaercher GmbH & Co. KGInventor: Thomas Hofer
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Patent number: 7354008Abstract: A fluidic nozzle, for use with a trigger spray applicator that issues a desired spray pattern of fluid droplets, and wherein the applicator has a liquid delivering orifice and an exterior surface proximate the orifice that is configured to receive a spray nozzle, includes in a first preferred embodiment a member having a front and a rear surface and a passage that extends between these surfaces. A portion of this passage is configured in the form of a fluidic circuit, and the configuration of this fluidic circuit is chosen so as to provide the desired spray pattern. Additionally, the passage's rear portion may be configured so as to allow this member to fit on that portion of the spray head which is configured to receive a spray nozzle.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2005Date of Patent: April 8, 2008Assignee: Bowles Fluidics CorporationInventors: Russell D. Hester, Rosa Korobkov, Alan Santamarina, Steve Crockett, Shridhar Gopalan
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Patent number: 7337985Abstract: A texturing system for applying a desired texture pattern on a patched portion of a surface. The texturing system comprises a texture material, a selecting system, and a dispensing system. The texture material comprises a carrier, a binder, a filler, and a change material. The texture material changes from a wet form to a solidified form when exposed to air and appearance when a pH of the texture material changes. The selecting system defines an outlet opening and is supported by the dispensing system such that texture material dispensed from the dispensing system is dispensed through the outlet opening in any one of a plurality of spray patterns.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2006Date of Patent: March 4, 2008Assignee: Homax Products, Inc.Inventors: Lester R. Greer, Jr., John Kordosh, Ross Clawson
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Patent number: 7322535Abstract: A faucet spray head for attachment to a faucet spout includes a spout adapter configured for attachment to the faucet spout. The spout adaptor has a body defining an interior chamber. The interior chamber has at least one exit passage. A spray head mechanism is rotatably coupled to the body. The spray head mechanism includes an aeration unit and a spray unit that are individually selected based on a rotational position of the spray head mechanism in relation to the spout adaptor.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2005Date of Patent: January 29, 2008Assignee: Newfrey, LLCInventor: Edward Erdely
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Patent number: 7314188Abstract: A warewash machine includes a housing including an area for receiving wares to be washed and a liquid dispensing arm removably positioned within the housing, the liquid dispensing arm including a nozzle receiving opening. Removably positioned in the nozzle opening is a nozzle that is configured to output liquid in a specific output pattern. The nozzle receiving opening and the nozzle are cooperatively shaped and configured such that when the nozzle is inserted in the nozzle receiving opening the nozzle is automatically positioned such that an orientation of the specific output pattern relative to the area is automatically set to a specific orientation.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2004Date of Patent: January 1, 2008Assignee: Premark FEG L.L.C.Inventors: Michael Watson, Kui-Chiu Kwok, Anatoly Gosis, Robert G. Kobetsky
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Patent number: 7311004Abstract: An apparatus and process for monitoring fluid flow through a nozzle is disclosed. A vibration sensor, such as an accelerometer, is mounted to a nozzle. The vibration output received from the sensor is then analyzed to determine whether or not the nozzle is operating properly. Through the present invention, information can be obtained regarding variations in flow rate, and/or variations in spray pattern and droplet size spectra. If the nozzle flow pulsates, the vibration sensor may also provide information regarding whether the nozzle is pulsating according to a desired frequency duty cycle or waveform.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2004Date of Patent: December 25, 2007Assignee: Capstan Ag Systems, Inc.Inventor: Durham Kenimer Giles
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Patent number: 7159797Abstract: A spray head for discharging fluid includes a turret assembly in which a nozzle carrier is rotatable relative to a housing about an axis, and a plurality of nozzles mounted on the carrier radially outward from the axis. The carrier is mounted for linear movement relative to the housing along the carrier axis from a retracted position in which one of the nozzles is mated with an outlet in the housing for discharging fluid, to an extended position in which the carrier is rotatable about the carrier axis to align a different nozzle with the outlet, and back to the retracted position in which the different nozzle is mated with the outlet. A latch on the housing is moveable radially with respect to the carrier axis between a latching position holding the carrier in the retracted position and a release position allowing the carrier to move to the extended position.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2006Date of Patent: January 9, 2007Assignee: Control Devices, Inc.Inventor: Daniel A. Lammers
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Patent number: 7156325Abstract: A spraying gun includes a water guide pipe, a control unit, and an injection unit. The injection unit includes a water guide member, a water control plate, a water injection ring, and a shade. Thus, the control unit can control the water to flow into different water channels of the water guide pipe, and the injection unit has corresponding water inlet hole, water outlet hole, water filling hole and nozzle to align with the respective water channel of the water guide pipe, so that different kinds of water flow are injected outward from the nozzles of the injection unit so as to change the sprinkling manner of the spraying gun.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2005Date of Patent: January 2, 2007Assignee: Shin Tai Spurt Water of the Garden Tools Co., Ltd.Inventor: Chin-Yuan Chen
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Patent number: 7134614Abstract: A hand-held sprayer for bathroom capable of solving such a problem that an installation space for a sprayer is required at one corner of a bathroom, wherein a flow passage is formed in a casing (1), a spray nozzle (39) is connected to the tip of the flow passage, and the tip of the spray nozzle (39) is projected from the casing (1), whereby the conventional sprayer can be eliminated by fitting the hand-held sprayer to the feed water means of existing shower equipment (S), i.e., to the tip of a flexible tube (T).Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2003Date of Patent: November 14, 2006Inventors: Haru Miyake, Takamura Miyake
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Patent number: 7083120Abstract: A pressurized fluid delivery apparatus such as a pressure washer or sprayer including a pump adapted to provide a pressurized fluid, a conduct fluidly connected with the pump to receive the pressurized fluid from the pump, a fluid accessory fluidly connected with the conduit to receive the pressurized fluid from the conduit, and a quick-disconnect assembly selectively fluidly connecting the fluid accessory and the conduit. The quick-disconnect assembly includes a male fitting coupled to one of the fluid accessory and the conduit. The male fitting includes a male component and a first non-circular surface. The quick-disconnect assembly also includes a female fitting coupled to the other of the fluid accessory and the conduit. The female fitting includes a female component having an opening for receiving the male component and a second non-circuit surface coupled to the first non-circular surface to prevent rotation between the male fitting and the female fitting.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2003Date of Patent: August 1, 2006Assignee: Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLCInventors: Richard J. Gilpatrick, Barry Fay
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Patent number: 7055767Abstract: A shower head structure includes a showerhead made up of a main body adjustably mounted to a water outlet coupling tube and rotated in any angles wherein the main body has a limiting separation board properly preset at one side thereof to divide a water-collecting space and a concaved space at both sides thereby, and a plurality of tubular water guiding conduits protruding at preset positions of the limiting separation board thereon to communicate with both the water-collecting space and the water outlet coupling tube thereof. Each of the water guiding conduits is securely registered with a universal connector to which a water outlet spray head with various types of water outlet apertures such as net-like, tubular, or misty water outlet apertures disposed thereon is mounted thereby.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2005Date of Patent: June 6, 2006Assignee: Chung Cheng Faucet Co., Ltd.Inventor: Shi Chia Ko
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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: 7044403Abstract: A rotary drive sprinkler having a multiplicity of nozzles which can be changed at any time. The nozzle assembly can have a cylindrical housing having a plurality of nozzles to rotate against a cylindrical housing assembly can have a cylindrical cavity at its outer portion receiving a flexible nozzle strip for directing flow from a nozzle housing. A nozzle sleeve, or ring, having a plurality of exit nozzles around the outside of the nozzle assembly can be rotated about an inner housing.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2002Date of Patent: May 16, 2006Inventors: Carl L. Kah, III, Carl L. Kah, Jr.
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Patent number: 6997397Abstract: A trigger sprayer includes a sprayer body having a barrel with an internal passage, and a nozzle mounted over an open end of the barrel for rotation between dispensing and non-dispensing positions. The nozzle has a plug that is received in the open end of the barrel passage. The plug has laterally opening windows positioned for selective registry with an internal axial slot in the wall of the barrel passage adjacent to the open end of the barrel. The windows in the plug connect with fluid outlets in the nozzle. The nozzle is rotatable around the end of the barrel selectively for bringing the windows into registry with the slot in the barrel to dispense fluid from the end of the nozzle.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2003Date of Patent: February 14, 2006Assignee: Continental AFA Dispensing CompanyInventors: Wing-Kwong Keung, Martin S. Laffey
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Patent number: 6994277Abstract: An accessory is easily attached to a faucet and is easily manipulated to increase the pressure of water flowing from the faucet. The accessory includes two plates, one of which is movable relative to the other one. Each plate has a plurality of water flow holes through which water from the faucet can flow. In one position, water from the faucet will flow through only one hole, thereby having a high pressure; while in a second position, water can flow through a plurality of holes thereby having a lower pressure. A handle is provided to move one plate with respect to the other plate.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2004Date of Patent: February 7, 2006Inventor: Roger A. Barnes
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Patent number: 6988677Abstract: The invention recites an apparatus comprising a nozzle holder able to retain at least one nozzle and disposed on a pressure washer wand. The nozzle holder comprises a body including a bore extending therethrough. The bore is sized to engage the pressure washer wand. The nozzle holder further includes a boss interconnected with and having an aperture sized to receive at least one nozzle.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2002Date of Patent: January 24, 2006Assignee: Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLCInventors: Wesley C. Sodemann, Robert L. Brandel, Richard A. Hosig, Carlo Sabattini, Claudio Carpanese
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Patent number: 6976640Abstract: An air gun with a quick-releasing device has a body, a head tube attached to the body and a detachably functional tip, wherein the quick-releasing device is attached to a distal end of the head tube to secure the detachably functional tip. The quick-releasing device has a slit defined in the distal end of the head tube to communicate with an inner space of the head tube, a locking sheet movably received inside the slit to partially enter the inner space of the head tube, and a locking lever pivotally mounted on the head tube to drive the locking sheet to move in a vertical direction. Thereby, the locking sheet is allowed to leave the inner space of the head tube when a user presses the locking lever to enable easy release of the attached functional tip and then to exchange the original tip for another functional tip.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2003Date of Patent: December 20, 2005Inventor: Kuo-Liang Chen
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Patent number: 6905050Abstract: A nozzle assembly through which texture material is dispensed from an aerosol system to substantially match an existing texture pattern. The nozzle assembly comprises an actuator member, at least one outlet member, and an outlet structure. The actuator member has a stem portion adapted to engage the aerosol system, an actuator opening, and an actuator passageway for allowing fluid to flow between the stem portion and the actuator opening. The at least one outlet member defines at least one outlet opening. The outlet structure secures the at least one outlet member to the actuator member. The at least one outlet member may be configured such that the outlet opening defines a plurality of cross-sectional areas each corresponding to a predetermined texture pattern. One of the cross-sectional areas is a selected cross-sectional area. The predetermined texture pattern associated with the selected cross-sectional area substantially matches the existing texture pattern.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2003Date of Patent: June 14, 2005Assignee: Homax Products, Inc.Inventors: Donald J. Stern, James A. Tryon
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Patent number: 6869030Abstract: A shower head, which can e.g. be the shower head of a hand shower, contains a jet discharge disk with two groups of jet outlets. The first group of jet outlets is continuously in operation and delivers an aerated jet. A second group of jet outlets can be switched in to said first group of jet outlets with the aid of a switching device.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2002Date of Patent: March 22, 2005Assignee: Hansgrohe AGInventors: Gerhard Blessing, Franz Schorn
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Patent number: 6866208Abstract: A gardening spraying nozzle comprises an outer annular cover installed at a water outlet of a spraying nozzle, a water outlet cover integrally formed with the outer annular cover, a water control disk within the water outlet cover, and an water outlet valve coupling to the water outlet of the spraying nozzle. The outer annular cover is integrally formed to the water outlet cover. The water outlet cover includes a mist-like spraying seal section and a low pressure water seal section; an annular end surface of the water control disk is formed with a sealing section corresponding to the low pressure water seal section of the water outlet cover. Thereby, the water outlet cover is buckled by the water control disk and the water control disk is buckled by the water outlet valve. Thereby, when the outer annular cover is rotated. It moves with the other element.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2003Date of Patent: March 15, 2005Inventor: Wen Li Kao
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Patent number: 6811098Abstract: A sprinkler device, especially for units for the spray distribution of water and other similar liquids, comprising an at least partly hollow central body defining a longitudinal axis, a connecting sleeve to a supply line removably secured to the central body, a convergent nozzle to accelerate the liquid located between the central body and the sleeve, a diverter unit located downstream from the nozzle to divert the flow in a substantially transverse direction so as to spray the fluid outwards, first snap means to connect the nozzle to the sleeve. The first snap connection means are arranged so as to hold the nozzle in an axially immobilised position with respect to the sleeve when the latter is fitted to and disconnected from the central body.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2003Date of Patent: November 2, 2004Inventor: Arno Drechsel
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Patent number: 6786429Abstract: A converter threaded to the sprout of a classical faucet made of metal to compromise the classical style of the faucet allows water be delivered either in gush or divergence; a separation cover being provided to separate the heat generated from hot water flowing through the converter to avoid burning the user; and a reducing design for the rotation point of the rotation connector to avoid hurting the user.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2002Date of Patent: September 7, 2004Assignee: Globe Union Industrial Corp.Inventor: Scott Ouyoung
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Patent number: 6772964Abstract: A nozzle assembly includes a plastic, one-piece flood tip that attaches directly over the bayonet connector of a nozzle body. The nozzle body is of the diaphragm type for reduced weight, cost and complexity but modified to increase flow capacity. In one embodiment, a 90-degree bayonet is provided on the nozzle body turret, and other bayonet selections are also available on the turret for flat fan spray patterns. In a second embodiment, a conventional radially extending bayonet pattern is provided, and the flood tip itself is fabricated with a 90-degree turn. The plumbing system utilized for high spray rate applications with the flood tip is the same as for lower rate spraying using a different tip mounted on other bayonet connector on the turret.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2002Date of Patent: August 10, 2004Assignee: Deere & CompanyInventors: Travis G. Funseth, Kent Alvin Klemme
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Publication number: 20040016827Abstract: A dampening water spraying device includes:Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2003Publication date: January 29, 2004Applicant: KABUSHIKIKAISHA TOKYO KIKAI SEISAKUSHOInventors: Seiichi Kusama, Yoshimaro Shiba
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Patent number: 6659312Abstract: A nozzle assembly through which texture material is dispensed from an aerosol system to substantially match an existing texture pattern. The nozzle assembly comprises an actuator member, at least one outlet member, and an outlet structure. The actuator member has a stem portion adapted to engage the aerosol system, an actuator opening, and an actuator passageway for allowing fluid to flow between the stem portion and the actuator opening. The at least one outlet member defines at least one outlet opening. The outlet structure secures the at least one outlet member to the actuator member. The at least one outlet member may be configured such that the outlet opening defines a plurality of cross-sectional areas each corresponding to a predetermined texture pattern. One of the cross-sectional areas is a selected cross-sectional area. The predetermined texture pattern associated with the selected cross-sectional area substantially matches the existing texture pattern.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2002Date of Patent: December 9, 2003Assignee: Homax Products, Inc.Inventors: Donald J. Stern, James A. Tryon
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Patent number: 6659373Abstract: A one touch valve for activating fluid flow between an inlet conduit and an outlet conduit is disclosed. The valve has a flow cylinder defining an inflow chamber in fluid communication with the inlet conduit and an outflow chamber in fluid communication with the outlet conduit. The flow cylinder includes an end plate and an intermediate plate having a center collar with an aperture. A flexible diaphragm is provided with a sealing surface in contact with the collar to create a seal. The diaphragm has an edge coupled to the intermediate plate and a small diameter hole providing fluid contact between the inflow chamber and an intermediate chamber which is defined by the intermediate plate of the flow cylinder. A plunger is placed on the diaphragm to create a seal with the opposite surface of the diaphragm from the sealing surface. A shaft has one end connected to the plunger and extends through the aperture of the diaphragm.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2001Date of Patent: December 9, 2003Inventors: Lawrence P. Heren, Scott Jacobs, Timothy R. Casica
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Patent number: 6651909Abstract: A fluid spray apparatus includes a pump providing fluid at an elevated pressure and a delivery system coupled to the pump to spray the fluid in a predetermined configuration. The delivery system includes a flexible hose and a nozzle receiver adapted to receive one of a plurality of nozzles each having an associated spray pattern. A nozzle retainer coupled to the delivery system is adapted to releasably retain the nozzles in proximity to the distal end of the delivery system. An associated method includes the step of retaining the nozzles when not in use in an ordered pattern relative to the retainer and in proximity to the distal end of the delivery system. A nozzle cleaner having a configuration similar to that of the nozzles includes a pin and a guard pivotally mounted to cover the pin.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2002Date of Patent: November 25, 2003Inventor: Adolfo Arteaga Bugarin
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Patent number: 6622947Abstract: The present invention 10 discloses a shower head having a tubular shaped housing 12 which extends from the shower water outlet spout 30 over a large portion of the tub. A plurality of water ports 22 are provided between the two distal ends of a tubular housing 12 for dispensing the water spray 14. To maximize the water spray area, each of the water ports 22 is covered with an aerator screen 24 which disperses the water into a stream of droplets simulating a rain shower. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention 10, the tubular shaped housing includes shower ports 36 of various sizes on a slidable inner tubular member 32 providing the user the ability to control the volume of the water dispersed. A positioning member 34 controlled by the user 15 is moved laterally within the tubular housing to cover portions of the apertures 22 so that the volume of water dispersed is thus controlled by the position of the positioning member 34.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2003Date of Patent: September 23, 2003Inventor: Joseph Rivera