Member Rotates On Axis Transverse To Flow Path Patents (Class 239/393)
  • Patent number: 11766691
    Abstract: According to some illustrative embodiments, an angularly adjustable spray nozzle is employed that includes: a base section having a water flow path extending lengthwise there-through; a head section aligned at an end of the base section and rotatably mounted to the base section; wherein a flow path through the base section is inclined at an angle to a flow path through the head section such that when the head section is rotated a predetermined extent relative to the base section, the spray device is moved between a substantially straight configuration of the head section with respect to the base section and an angular configuration of the head section with respect to the base section; wherein the head section includes a rotatable turret assembly having a plurality of selectable spray type discharge ports and a sleeve to which the rotatable turret assembly is mounted, the rotatable turret assembly including labels on a periphery thereof corresponding to respective ones of the selectable spray type discharge po
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignee: Melnor, Inc.
    Inventors: Ha V Duong, Vicky A Michael, Juergen Nies, Mark Hoyle
  • Patent number: 11427956
    Abstract: A handheld appliance delivers heat and steam to a clothing garment or fabric. The appliance has a housing that contains a removable water reservoir, a pump, a control board, and a steam generator. The steam generator has a steam outlet that is a single nozzle connected to one of a plurality of output heads are interchangeably connected. Each output head has a steam outlet of different configurations to selectively vary one or more of steam emission pressure, steam emission distance and steam emission area. One or more output heads include physical components for direct contact with the garment or fabric.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Assignee: Conair LLC
    Inventors: Kin Man Lai, Anthony Kit Lun Leung
  • Patent number: 10610879
    Abstract: According to some illustrative embodiments, an angularly adjustable spray nozzle is employed that includes: a base section having a water flow path extending lengthwise there-through; a head section aligned at an end of the base section and rotatably mounted to the base section; wherein a flow path through the base section is inclined at an angle to a flow path through the head section such that when the head section is rotated a predetermined extent relative to the base section, the spray device is moved between a substantially straight configuration of the head section with respect to the base section and an angular configuration of the head section with respect to the base section; wherein the head section includes a rotatable turret assembly having a plurality of selectable spray type discharge ports and a sleeve to which the rotatable turret assembly is mounted, the rotatable turret assembly including labels on a periphery thereof corresponding to respective ones of the selectable spray type discharge po
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2020
    Assignee: MELNOR, INC.
    Inventors: Ha V. Duong, Vicky A. Michael, Juergen Nies, Mark Hoyle
  • Patent number: 10463227
    Abstract: A dishwasher having a tub defining a treating chamber, a dish rack, and a spray assembly associated with the dish rack. The spray assembly may include at least one sprayer positioned to spray treating liquid onto dishes received by the rack. The sprayer has two openings and may be movable between a first position and a second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2019
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Paul E. Beshears, Jr., David H. Chen, Mark S. Feddema, Deborah L. Gregory, Todd M. Jozwiak, Timothy D. Lee, Antony M. Rappette, Jason A. Sibley, Chad T. VanderRoest, Ameresh B. Viswanathan
  • Patent number: 9957699
    Abstract: A shower head that includes a stem, a spray head coupled to the stem and including a plurality of outlets for discharging water into at least one spray pattern, and a valve provided within one of the stem and the spray head. The valve has a body including a waterway located therein for water to flow through, and a flow control valve located within the body and configured to control the flow of water to the plurality of outlets. The shower head also includes an electric heater extending through at least a portion of the body of the valve and configured to heat at least a portion of the body to an elevated temperature sufficient to kill organisms within the waterway.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2018
    Assignee: KOHLER MIRA LIMITED
    Inventor: Kevin T. Peel
  • Patent number: 9238237
    Abstract: A showerhead (20) has a spray head (32) having a plurality of spray outlets (36, 38,42,44) on different faces is mounted for manual rotation about a single pivot axis both to select a spray outlet and to adjust the direction of the spray for the selected spray outlet. The showerhead can be configured so that flow of water is uninterrupted during changeover between spray modes. Alternative versions of the showerhead are disclosed in which the spray head is mounted for powered rotation, for example by a motor, allowing remote operation of the showerhead.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2016
    Assignee: KOHLER MIRA LIMITED
    Inventors: Kevin Taylor Peel, Jennifer Ellen Barnard, Simon Westgate, Alexander Fagg, Craig Edwin Baker, Peter Thomas Green
  • Patent number: 9138754
    Abstract: A new firefighting nozzle has a base nozzle with one size or type of orifice and one or more auxiliary nozzles with a different size or type of orifice that a firefighter can easily see. A firefighter can swing the auxiliary nozzle into series with the base nozzle to change the flow. A springy element biases a locking element on the auxiliary nozzle from a retracted position toward an extended position in which it locks the auxiliary nozzle in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2015
    Assignee: TASK FORCE TIPS, INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Robert W. Steingass, Stewart McMillan, Gene Spencer, David J. Kolacz
  • Patent number: 9095859
    Abstract: A sprinkler head includes a sprinkler body having an inlet bore at one end, and a coupling element at an opposite end adapted to connect the sprinkler body to a water deflector plate. A multi-nozzle shuttle supports at least two nozzles and is attached to the sprinkler body axially between the inlet bore and the coupling element for swinging pivotal movement between two nozzle-installed positions. The multi-nozzle shuttle may also be provided with a shut-off surface portion for shutting off flow through the sprinkler body when the multi-nozzle shuttle is moved to a shut-off position. The shuttle may be moved manually or by a power actuator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Assignee: NELSON IRRIGATION CORPORATION
    Inventors: George L. Sesser, Meade M. Neal, Craig M. Nelson, Barton R. Nelson
  • Patent number: 9089857
    Abstract: A sprinkler head includes a sprinkler body having an inlet bore at one end, and a nozzle carrier supporting at least one nozzle is attached to the sprinkler body for pivoting movement between a nozzle-offset position and a nozzle-installed position. The nozzle carrier is provided with a shut-off surface portion for shutting off flow through the sprinkler body when the nozzle carrier is moved to the nozzle-offset position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2015
    Assignee: NELSON IRRIGATION CORPORATION
    Inventors: George L. Sesser, Meade M. Neal, Barton R. Nelson
  • Patent number: 9010660
    Abstract: A sprinkler head with plural selectable nozzles includes a sprinkler body having inlet and outlet bores aligned along a first axis; a nozzle magazine rotatably supported on the sprinkler body, the nozzle magazine carrying at least two nozzles and provided with at least one shut-off surface portion located between the at least two nozzles. The nozzles are selectively rotatable into an operative position between the inlet and outlet bores, the nozzle magazine being rotatable about a second axis angularly offset from the first axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: Nelson Irrigation Corporation
    Inventors: George L. Sesser, Barton R. Nelson
  • Publication number: 20150097059
    Abstract: A multi-purpose watering device that operates as a handheld device and ground based watering device. The device consists of a long handle leading to a turret sprinkler with water distribution on at least two sides. One side is used in a ground based position to water small to medium area lawns and the other is used for watering when the device is used in a held position. A valve on the turret face allows the operator to switch select which will distribute water. The device also contains a rotating sprinkler head suited for watering of large areas. When the rotating head is actuated, water is redirected from the turret head to the rotating head.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2014
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Applicant: PARTNERS IN INNOVATION LIMITED LTD.
    Inventors: John A. Helmsderfer, Nicholas Jeffers
  • Publication number: 20150060569
    Abstract: A spray gun includes a handle and a spray head mounted to each other for forming a hollow main body. A switching assembly is mounted in the main body between the handle and the spray head for controlling the operating type of the spray gun. The switching assembly includes a seat mounted in the main body, a shank extending through the seat, an outlet set received in the seat, a first button and a second button, wherein the first button and the second button are respectively connected two a front end and a rear end of the shank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2014
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Applicant: AQUALEAN MANUFACTURING ASSOCIATES CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Pin-Hsien YU
  • Patent number: 8950691
    Abstract: A foam generating apparatus includes a body, a porous body, a cap, a cushion and a switching member. The body includes a holding space and a joint opening connecting the holding space, the water supply line coupled with the joint opening so as to inject a liquid into the holding space; the porous body disposed in the holding space, the porous body foaming the liquid injected into the holding space; the cap disposed jointly on an opening of the holding space, the cap including a spray member, the formed liquid being sprayed out via the spray member; the cushion attached inside the cap and against the porous body so the porous body is disposed fixedly in the holding space; the switching member disposed rotatably on the spray member so a user rotates and changes the way the liquid is sprayed from the spray member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Inventors: Yen-An Chen, Wei-Tun Chang
  • Patent number: 8910887
    Abstract: A multi-purpose watering device that operates as a handheld device and ground based watering device. The device consists of a long handle leading to a turret sprinkler with water distribution on at least two sides. One side is used in a ground based position to water small to medium area lawns and the other is used for watering when the device is used in a held position. A valve on the turret face allows the operator to switch select which will distribute water. The device also contains a rotating sprinkler head suited for watering of large areas. When the rotating head is actuated, water is redirected from the turret head to the rotating head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2014
    Assignee: Partners In Innovation, Ltd.
    Inventors: John A. Helmsderfer, Nicholas Jeffers
  • Patent number: 8876023
    Abstract: A showerhead (20) has a spray head (32) having a plurality of spray outlets (36, 38,42,44) on different faces is mounted for manual rotation about a single pivot axis both to select a spray outlet and to adjust the direction of the spray for the selected spray outlet. The showerhead can be configured so that flow of water is uninterrupted during changeover between spray modes. Alternative versions of the showerhead are disclosed in which the spray head is mounted for powered rotation, for example by a motor, allowing remote operation of the showerhead.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: Kohler Mira Limited
    Inventors: Kevin Taylor Peel, Jennifer Ellen Barnard, Simon Westgate, Alexander Fagg, Craig Edwin Baker, Peter Thomas Green
  • Publication number: 20140306032
    Abstract: A water spray gun, including: a gun body, a valve switch, and a device for switching a spray pattern. The gun body includes: a water passage and double water hole. The valve switch includes: a button, a pressing piece including a unilaterally oblique plane, a rear plate including an inner guide rail, a rotating piece including a unilaterally oblique plane, a first spring, a front sealing ring, a switch rotating core, and a double sealing ring. The device for switching a spray pattern includes a water spray cap, a water spray plate, a decentered interface, a second spring, a wedge rotating piece for water diversion including a plurality of negative wedge blocks each including a negative wedge, a wedge push rod including a plurality of positive wedge blocks each including a positive wedge, a housing of a gun head, and a trigger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2014
    Publication date: October 16, 2014
    Applicant: Ningbo Daye Garden Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ke SU, Xiaodong YE, Yao ZHANG, Bolin TANG, Zhenming ZHOU
  • Patent number: 8840044
    Abstract: Proposed are a spray head with a nozzle for the atomizing of a liquid as well as a device with such a spray head. Associated with the nozzle is a delivery tube that can optionally be folded upward away from the nozzle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2014
    Assignee: Aptar Dortmund GmbH
    Inventor: Detlef Schmitz
  • Publication number: 20140263745
    Abstract: A garden sprayer has a main body, a shaft, a positioning knob, a control member and a seal sleeve. Since the control member is driven by the rotation of the shaft, the user does not need to keep pressing the sprayer to output water. When the user needs to take a break, he or she can jus hook a gripping loop on any protruding object. With a connecting tube and the connecting hole, the assembly can be finished with any hand tools.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: SHIN TAI SPURT WATER OF THE GARDEN TOOLS CO., LTD.
    Inventor: SHIN TAI SPURT WATER OF THE GARDEN TOOLS CO., LTD.
  • Publication number: 20140252130
    Abstract: A foam generating apparatus includes a body, a porous body, a cap, a cushion and a switching member. The body includes a holding space and a joint opening connecting the holding space, the water supply line coupled with the joint opening so as to inject a liquid into the holding space; the porous body disposed in the holding space, the porous body foaming the liquid injected into the holding space; the cap disposed jointly on an opening of the holding space, the cap including a spray member, the formed liquid being sprayed out via the spray member; the cushion attached inside the cap and against the porous body so the porous body is disposed fixedly in the holding space; the switching member disposed rotatably on the spray member so a user rotates and changes the way the liquid is sprayed from the spray member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Inventor: YEN-AN CHEN
  • Publication number: 20140158795
    Abstract: A printer includes a nozzle hole plate including a plurality of nozzle holes, the nozzle hole plate being rotatable; and a nozzle part including a sleeve having a leading passage corresponding to one of the plurality of nozzle holes of the nozzle hole plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2013
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Inventors: Ye-Seul NA, Kyoung-Wook MIN
  • Publication number: 20140138461
    Abstract: A multi-mode shower device. The shower device may provide an aerated spray mode and a non-aerated spray mode. The spray engine may include an elastomeric layer providing a spray face and defining an outlet and a support layer defining an opening, material of the elastomeric layer extending from the spray face and through the opening to provide an integrated seal on the opposite surface of the support layer. A conduit to one shower mode outlet may pass through a plenum for another shower mode, the conduit being completely surrounded by the plenum as the conduit passes through the plenum. The shower device may include a valve having a valve body defining a valve port in fluid communication with the inlet and a mode isolator adjacent the valve port.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2013
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Inventor: Pete Kajuch
  • Publication number: 20140131474
    Abstract: A pressure washer wand assembly includes a rigid tube portion defining a first flow path having an input end and an output end, the first flow path extending along and defining a longitudinal axis. A nozzle coupler is coupled to the rigid tube portion to inhibit relative rotation therebetween. The nozzle coupler defines a single passageway that includes an outlet offset from the longitudinal axis. A nozzle assembly index includes a plurality of selectable nozzles, the nozzle assembly index disposed downstream of the passageway and rotatable about the longitudinal axis to selectively align one of the plurality of selectable nozzles with the outlet along an alignment axis that is parallel to and offset from the longitudinal axis to discharge the pressurized fluid in a desired spray pattern. An O-ring is positioned concentrically with the alignment axis between the nozzle coupler and the nozzle assembly index to form a seal therebetween.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2014
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Applicant: Briggs & Stratton Corporation
    Inventor: Neil Gansebom
  • Patent number: 8695897
    Abstract: A handheld showerhead assembly is provided which provides for a plurality of spray patterns. In a preferred embodiment, the showerhead assembly provides for four spray patterns including an oval shaped spray pattern. The showerhead is rotatably attached to the handle so that the showerhead can be rotated relative to the handle without altering spray patterns, other than their orientation. Furthermore, the handheld shower assembly includes a push button controller located within the handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Inventor: Ray Engel
  • Publication number: 20140084083
    Abstract: A fluid-dispensing nozzle including a nozzle body. A discharge tube is disposed in the nozzle body and has a plurality of cam grooves. The nozzle further includes a rotatable flow control. A pin is coupled to the flow control and rotatably engages a select cam groove such that rotation of the flow control causes the pin to rotatably slide in the select cam groove, causing the discharge tube to move linearly. A first and a second insert are coupled to the nozzle body, the first insert having a cam slot. The nozzle also includes a rotatable pattern sleeve. A cam follower is coupled to the pattern sleeve and engages the cam slot of the first insert. A determinable pattern of motion of the pattern sleeve is controlled by the first and second inserts. The first and second inserts are rearrangeable to change the pattern of motion of the pattern sleeve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2013
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Applicant: AKRON BRASS COMPANY
    Inventors: Jon A. Jenkins, David Durstine
  • Patent number: 8573451
    Abstract: An outlet assembly for a spray dispenser comprises an actuator member, an outlet member, and an adjustment member. The actuator member comprises a stem portion, a first displacement surface portion, and at least one finger. The outlet member is arranged adjacent to the actuator member such that the outlet member and the actuator member define a dispensing path and the outlet member is adjacent to the at least one finger. The adjustment member is arranged relative to the actuator member. Movement of the adjustment member relative to the actuator member displaces the adjustment member relative to the actuator member to deform the at least one finger. As the at least one finger deforms, the at least one finger deforms the outlet member to alter a cross-sectional area of the outlet opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Assignee: Homax Products, Inc.
    Inventor: James A. Tryon
  • Patent number: 8561920
    Abstract: In the present invention, functions of both a nozzle change drive mechanism configured to move a desired one of a plurality of nozzles to an ejection position and a nozzle moving drive mechanism configured to move the desired nozzle to apply a fluid to an application surface are realized by the nozzle moving drive mechanism. The present invention includes: a rotating portion (27) having first to third nozzles (23); a base portion (28) configured to support the rotating portion (27); a variable nozzle (22) configured to move a desired one (23) of the first to third nozzles to an ejection position (T) to eject a fluid, supplied from the base portion (28) side, from the desired nozzle; an engaging portion (47) provided at the rotating portion (27); and an engaged portion (48) provided at a mounting base (50), wherein the desired nozzle (23) is moved to the ejection position (T) by moving the base portion (28) by a robot arm with the engaging portion (47) engaging with the engaged portion (48).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Assignee: Heishin Ltd
    Inventor: Nobuhisa Suhara
  • Patent number: 8317065
    Abstract: A system for dispensing texture material comprises a main container, an outlet assembly, and an aerosol valve assembly. The main container stores texture material and pressurized propellant material. The aerosol valve assembly is arranged to allow control of fluid flowing out of the main container. The outlet assembly is configured such that the cross-sectional area of the outlet opening corresponds to the desired pattern. The aerosol valve assembly is operated to allow the pressurized propellant material to force the texture material out of the main container through the outlet opening defined by the outlet assembly. The texture material forced out of the main container is deposited on the target surface in the desired pattern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignee: Homax Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald J. Stern, James A. Tryon
  • Publication number: 20120280066
    Abstract: A reversible, multiple spray tip spray gun tip assembly includes a tip holder and a turret. In one embodiment, the tip holder has a turret opening and a fluid spray passage that is in communication with the turret opening. The turret has a barrel including a plurality of spaced apart spray tips and a handle to rotate the barrel within the turret opening. Either the tip holder or the turret includes one or more projections while the other of the tip holder or the turret includes a cam surface with which the one or more projections slideable engage such that rotating the turret relative to the tip holder causes the turret to translate relative to the tip holder and to align each of the spray tips with the fluid spray passage in a spray position and a clear position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2010
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Applicant: Wagner Spray Tech Corporation
    Inventors: Jeffrey E. Sandahl, Joseph W. Kieffer, Timothy J. Wessels, Viktor Sorg, Michael B. Jones, Terry Reents
  • Patent number: 8177148
    Abstract: One embodiment provides an asymmetrical nozzle housing within a nozzle base of a sprinkler which, when rotated, changes its angular orientation relative to the nozzle base. Since the nozzle is disposed within the nozzle housing, it similarly changes angular orientation relative to the nozzle base, thereby modifying the trajectory of ejected water during irrigation. In this respect, a user can change the trajectory of a watering stream by simply rotating the nozzle housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2012
    Assignee: The Toro Company
    Inventors: Steven C. Renquist, James T. Wright, III, Miguel A. Santiago
  • Patent number: 8177147
    Abstract: A handheld showerhead assembly is provided which provides for a plurality of spray patterns. In a preferred embodiment, the showerhead assembly provides for four spray patterns including an oval shaped spray pattern. The showerhead is rotatably attached to the handle so that the showerhead can be rotated relative to the handle without altering spray patterns, other than their orientation. Furthermore, the handheld shower assembly includes a push button controller located within the handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2012
    Inventor: Ray Engel
  • Patent number: 7980489
    Abstract: A multiple configuration shower device includes at least one handle (2) connected to a flexible duct for supplying water and at least one water dispensing element (5). The dispensing element (5) is provided with a plurality of water ejection faces (5a, 5b, 5c, 5d), each provided with respective nozzles (U), and comprising at least one connector (6), provided between the handle (2) and the dispensing element (5), which is adapted to allow the manual rotation of the dispensing element (5) about at least one axis which is substantially perpendicular to the handle (2), so as to arrange selectively at least one of the ejection faces (5a, 5b, 5c, 5d) substantially in the direction of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Assignee: Packcenter S.R.L.
    Inventor: Giuseppe Righini
  • Patent number: 7832662
    Abstract: Disclosed is a shower head comprising a housing-type first part (T1) inside which a water duct extends. One end of said water duct communicates with a water inlet. The first part (T1) is connected to a second part (T2) that is embodied as a discharging element. The receiving space of the discharging element communicates with the other end of the water duct in at least one mode of operation of the shower head. In said mode of operation, the external edge of the second part (T2) forms an overflow edge in one region, via which water can flow off. The second part (T2) forming the discharging element is composed of a top portion and a bottom portion, between which an interior space is located that communicates with the second end of the water duct in a second mode of operation of the shower head. A plurality of nozzle-type discharge ports (A2) are arranged in the bottom portion of the second part (T2).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2010
    Assignee: Hansa Metallwerke AG
    Inventor: Dina Gallo
  • Patent number: 7766259
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Assignee: Rain Bird Corporation
    Inventors: Raymond P. Feith, Kenneth D. Siegel
  • Publication number: 20100116907
    Abstract: An aerosol assembly for dispensing texture material. When the actuator member is displaced to place the aerosol valve assembly into the open configuration, pressurized fluid forces texture material out of the main container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2009
    Publication date: May 13, 2010
    Applicant: HOMAX PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Donald J. Stern, James A. Tryon
  • Patent number: 7673816
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2010
    Assignee: Homax Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald J. Stern, James A. Tryon
  • Publication number: 20100038454
    Abstract: A hand-held showerhead structure includes a handle portion, a water-outlet base, and a rotary member. The rotary member includes an outlet valve and is mounted on the water-outlet base in a rotationally adjustable manner, which is turned by a user to adjust to a desired water-spraying mode. A plurality of annular chambers is defined between a middle cover and a lower cover of the outlet valve. A plurality of arc-shaped flow-guide ribs distributed radially and separated from one another is protruded from a top wall of the lower cover opposing to an annular chamber in an outer peripheral area. A plurality of open-ended arc-shaped flow-guide channels is accordingly defined between the flow-guide ribs. Moreover, a plurality of outlet holes is arranged in flow-guiding directions of the flow-guide channels. Therefore, the showerhead positioned in such a water-spraying mode is capable of achieving a uniform water-spraying effect at a larger spraying area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2008
    Publication date: February 18, 2010
    Inventor: Ching-Chen Shieh
  • Publication number: 20100032500
    Abstract: A multiple configuration shower device includes at least one handle (2) connected to a flexible duct for supplying water and at least one water dispensing element (5). The dispensing element (5) is provided with a plurality of water ejection faces (5a, 5b, 5c, 5d), each provided with respective nozzles (U), and comprising at least one connector (6), provided between the handle (2) and the dispensing element (5), which is adapted to allow the manual rotation of the dispensing element (5) about at least one axis which is substantially perpendicular to the handle (2), so as to arrange selectively at least one of the ejection faces (5a, 5b, 5c, 5d) substantially in the direction of the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2007
    Publication date: February 11, 2010
    Inventor: Giuseppe Righini
  • Patent number: 7594617
    Abstract: The invention relates to a shower attachment which comprises a first part (T1) which comprises a water guiding channel (2), and a second part (T2) which comprises at least one first and one second outlet opening (A1, A2) which can be selectively connected to the water guiding channel (2) by means of a valve (V). Said valve (V) is embodied by areas (BI, B2) of the two parts (TI, T2), which are connected to each other in a manner such that they can be displaced and are arranged in the inside of the second part (T2). The valve (V) can be changed by displacing at least one part (T2), and the both known areas (B1, B2) are connected together in such a manner that they can pivot. The first part (T1) comprises a pivotable axis (24) and at least one outlet opening (7) which is arranged at a distance therefrom. The second part (T2) comprises, optionally, at least two inlet openings which are arranged at a distance in relation to said pivotable axis (24).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2009
    Assignees: Weidman Plastics Technology AG, Hansa Metallwerke AG
    Inventors: Henning Kaess, Paul Boesch, Kurt Kremm
  • Patent number: 7581687
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Assignee: Rain Bird Corporation
    Inventors: Raymond P. Feith, Kenneth D. Siegel
  • Patent number: 7451939
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2008
    Assignee: Yong Yen Metal Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Kuo-Shu Huang
  • Patent number: 7338280
    Abstract: An interchangeable piezoelectric lighter includes a casing having a switcher cavity and a valve switcher rotatably received in the switcher cavity wherein the valve switcher includes at least two gas nozzles axially provided therein. The gas nozzles are adapted for selectively and coaxially aligning with a gas valve for producing different types flames. Therefore, by rotatably switching the valve switcher, the gas valve is adapted to align with the respective gas nozzle for a releasing gas passing therethrough, so as to produce a desired type of flame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2008
    Assignee: Colibri Corporation
    Inventor: Ming King Wong
  • Patent number: 7322535
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2008
    Assignee: Newfrey, LLC
    Inventor: Edward Erdely
  • Patent number: 7278590
    Abstract: An aerosol system for dispensing texture material on a horizontal surface comprising an aerosol assembly, an actuator member, and an outlet structure. The aerosol assembly, which is adapted to contain and dispense texture material, defines a container axis that is substantially vertical during normal use. The actuator member comprises a valve stem for engaging the aerosol assembly and defines a first portion of a dispensing path. The outlet structure defines a second portion of the dispensing path, an outlet orifice, and a dispensing axis. The outlet structure is arranged adjacent to the actuator member such that fluid flowing along the first portion of the dispensing path flows through the second portion of the dispensing path and the outlet orifice and generally along the dispensing axis. The dispensing axis is substantially aligned with the container axis. A cross-sectional area of the outlet orifice is adjustable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2007
    Assignee: Homax Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Lester R. Greer, Jr., Donald J. Stern, James A. Tryon
  • Patent number: 7226001
    Abstract: An aerosol assembly for dispensing texture material. The aerosol assembly comprises a container, a valve assembly, an actuator member, and at least one outlet member. A stem portion of the actuator member engages a stem recess formed in a valve member to fix the actuator member relative to the container during normal use of the aerosol system. The valve assembly comprises a valve spring that biases the actuator member against a valve seat to place the valve assembly into a closed configuration. Applying a force to the actuator member compresses the valve spring to place the valve assembly into an open configuration. When the valve assembly is in the closed configuration, fluid is substantially prevented from flowing through an actuator passageway. When the valve assembly is in the open configuration, fluid may flow out of the container through the actuator passageway.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2007
    Assignee: Homax Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald J. Stern, James A. Tryon
  • Patent number: 7134614
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2006
    Inventors: Haru Miyake, Takamura Miyake
  • Patent number: 7044403
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2006
    Inventors: Carl L. Kah, III, Carl L. Kah, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6883688
    Abstract: A system for forming a coating having a desired texture pattern that substantially matches a pre-existing texture pattern. The system comprises an aerosol assembly, texture material, propellant, and an outlet structure. The aerosol assembly comprises a container assembly defining a product chamber, a valve assembly, and an actuator member defining a nozzle opening. The texture material is arranged within the product chamber. The propellant is arranged within the product chamber to pressurize the texture material. The outlet structure defines an outlet orifice. The outlet structure is fixed relative to the actuator member such that fluid flowing along a fluid path flows through the outlet orifice and onto a surface in the desired texture pattern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2005
    Assignee: Homax Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald J. Stern, James A. Tryon
  • Patent number: 6869030
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2005
    Assignee: Hansgrohe AG
    Inventors: Gerhard Blessing, Franz Schorn
  • Patent number: 6866208
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2005
    Inventor: Wen Li Kao
  • Patent number: 6772964
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2004
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Travis G. Funseth, Kent Alvin Klemme