Valving Means For Each Of Diverse Fluids Patents (Class 239/413)
  • Patent number: 11896992
    Abstract: A mix chamber for a plural component sprayer is configured to receive first and second component materials and emit a spray of a resulting plural component material. The mix chamber includes a chamber body extending between a first end and a second end and including flat lateral sides. A ramp feature is disposed proximate the first end and is configured to contact and push first and second side seals, respectively, away from a body axis as the mix chamber shifts in a first direction through a cartridge bore to increase a gap between the first side seal and the second side seal such that the first side seal engages the first flat lateral side and the second side seal engages the second flat lateral side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: Graco Minnesota Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel P. Ross, Joseph E. Tix, Samuel R. Stewart, Mark T. Weinberger, Christopher J. Pellin, Jeffrey N. Velgersdyk, Jack A. Bosak, Jacob R. Whiteoak
  • Patent number: 11413635
    Abstract: A mix chamber for a plural component sprayer is configured to receive first and second component materials and emit a spray of a resulting plural component material. The mix chamber includes a chamber body extending between a first end and a second end and including flat lateral sides. A ramp feature is disposed proximate the first end and is configured to contact and push first and second side seals, respectively, away from a body axis as the mix chamber shifts in a first direction through a cartridge bore to increase a gap between the first side seal and the second side seal such that the first side seal engages the first flat lateral side and the second side seal engages the second flat lateral side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Assignee: Graco Minnesota Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel P. Ross, Joseph E. Tix, Samuel R. Stewart, Mark T. Weinberger, Christopher J. Pellin, Jeffrey N. Velgersdyk, Jack A. Bosak, Jacob R. Whiteoak
  • Patent number: 11173507
    Abstract: A mix chamber for a plural component sprayer is configured to receive first and second component materials and emit a spray of a resulting plural component material. The mix chamber includes a chamber body extending between a first end and a second end and including flat lateral sides. A ramp feature is disposed proximate the first end and is configured to contact and push first and second side seals, respectively, away from a body axis as the mix chamber shifts in a first direction through a cartridge bore to increase a gap between the first side seal and the second side seal such that the first side seal engages the first flat lateral side and the second side seal engages the second flat lateral side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2021
    Assignee: Graco Minnesota Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel P. Ross, Joseph E. Tix, Samuel R. Stewart, Mark T. Weinberger, Christopher J. Pellin, Jeffrey N. Velgersdyk, Jack A. Bosak, Jacob R. Whiteoak
  • Patent number: 10731019
    Abstract: A formulation technology for low pressure two component polyurethane foam-funning compositions containing gaseous hydrohaloolefin blowing agents is described with improved storage stability and extended shelf-life. The “B”-side component of the formulations contain a gaseous hydrohaloolefin blowing agent and a polyol pre-mix, the polyol pre-mix comprising liquid blowing agent, polyol, and a catalyst containing at least one catalytic metal compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2020
    Assignee: DAP Products Inc.
    Inventors: Jay Yuan Zhang, Timothy A Niemeyer
  • Patent number: 9803801
    Abstract: A system for dispensing lubricant in a stream of cool air to a work piece and a machine tool. A source of lubricant and cool air are coupled to a stationary coupler. A rotating turret includes a plurality of machine tools mounted thereon and the plurality of rotating couplers mounted thereon. Each machine tool is associated with or coupled to one of the rotating couplers. The turret rotates so that a rotating coupler is in abutting engagement with the stationary coupler. Lubricant and cool air pass through the stationary coupler to the rotating coupler, which delivers the lubricant and cool air to a nozzle that is directed at the machine tool associated with the rotating coupler.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: George Mathai, Rohit Bhapkar, Timothy Thorson
  • Patent number: 9027855
    Abstract: A safe portable sprayer comprising a reservoir for storing clean water that can be carried on the back or attached the shoulders, including a large nozzle on the upper face thereof, a small nozzle with a water pump adapted thereto, and a small neck that is provided with a cap. The cap is screwed on the nozzle, and includes a recipient that fits into the nozzle. The cap is provided with vertical holes that pass through a channel. The holes are provided with inner threads for receiving corresponding valves having lower tapered ends. Inside the recipient, flexible containers of chemicals are attached to the holes; the containers are kept immersed and compressed by water inside the recipient from the pump, such that the pressure generated by the water impels the water and chemical toward the channel of the cap, and to the spraying gun through the pipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2015
    Inventor: Takashi Nishimura
  • Patent number: 9022303
    Abstract: A fuel injection valve co-injects a liquid and a gaseous fuel into the combustion chamber of an internal combustion engine. A solid needle regulates the injection of liquid and gaseous fuels from a cavity in the fuel injection valve into the combustion chamber when the needle is lifted to its open position. In preferred embodiments, liquid fuel is metered and pressurized in an intensifier's cylinder provided within the valve body and the liquid fuel is delivered through a restricted flow passage into the cavity where it mixes with the gaseous fuel. The restricted flow passage can be formed by a small passage formed in the valve body or an annular passage between the needle and the valve body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Assignee: Westport Power Inc.
    Inventors: David Mumford, Sandeep Munshi
  • Patent number: 8968238
    Abstract: Mixing systems and methods include a mixing device comprising a primary tube having a proximal end, a distal end, an outer surface and an inner lumen and at least one secondary tube having a proximal end, a distal end, an outer surface and an inner lumen. The at least one secondary tube is substantially parallel to the primary tube. The distal end of the at least one secondary tube is fluidly connected to the primary tube at a junction located on the primary tube close to the distal end of the primary tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: Intravenous Solutions, Ltd.
    Inventors: Christopher Page, Stephen Probst, Thomas Corrado
  • Publication number: 20140263702
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a spraying apparatus and a spraying method of water and air having effected 4D, and more particularly, to a spraying apparatus and a spraying method of water and air having effected 4D capable of controlling power of sprayed water and air and spraying water and air from one nozzle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2012
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventors: Jae Sung Choi, Jong Su Choi
  • Publication number: 20140263750
    Abstract: A dual, variable volume hot melt adhesive dispensing nozzle or die assembly is provided with a pair of choke slots within a first fluid control plate. The provision of the choke slots within the first fluid control plate effectively restricts and retards the flow of the fluid through such choke slots whereby volumes of the fluids are effectively built up and stored upstream of the choke slots so as to effectively delay the reaction of pressure spikes upon the fluid flows under both positive and negative conditions. This buildup in pressure and volume is then dispensed over time so as to cause the fluid flow to smoothly transition between positive and negative spiked fluid flow conditions and normal fluid flow conditions. Accordingly, the pressure spikes do not adversely affect the resulting fluid flows whereby, for example, under conventional negative pressure spike conditions, gaps in the dispensed hot melt adhesive would otherwise occur.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventor: GRANT McGUFFEY
  • Patent number: 8807462
    Abstract: A two component spray gun with low/high flow rates allows the operator to spray in confined areas at lower flow without having to change the mix module. The lower flow reduces undesirable “spray back” and will also help reduce material waste. Pneumatic piston 12 travel, which determines on/off fluid flow, can be selected on the fly to either close the fluid ports 14 which stops fluid flow, partially open the fluid ports 14 which limits fluid flow, or to fully open the fluid ports 14 to allow for maximum flow. Pneumatic piston 12 travel can be limited by means of a simple multi-position mechanical stop plunger 16. The stop bar 22 can be connected to a knob 18 or other operator input and turned or adjusted to the desired position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: Graco Minnesota Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph E. Tix, Christopher J. Pellin, Mark T. Weinberger, Jeffrey N. Velgersdyk, Douglas S. Ryder
  • Publication number: 20140034755
    Abstract: A showerhead or hand shower with spray outlet openings and at least one valve that controls the inflow of a fluid to the spray outlet openings, wherein the valve comprises a movable valve body via which at least a first and a second valve position are realized. A pushbutton is arranged for controlling the valve and provision is made to provide at least one additional valve for controlling the inflow of a second fluid, which valve is coupled to the at least one valve and is controlled or actuated substantially simultaneously with it through its associated pushbutton.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2013
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Applicant: Grohe AG
    Inventor: Claudia SCHROEDER
  • Patent number: 8613325
    Abstract: A compressed gas foam system is provided. The compressed gas foam system includes one or more optional fluid pumps, one or more mixing devices, one or more optional foam systems; one or more optional gas compressors, and a system controller. A method of using the compressed gas foam system is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2013
    Inventor: James D. Guse
  • Patent number: 8608091
    Abstract: A dispensing gun assembly including a gun body having a handle and a housing attached to the gun body. The housing includes first and second fluid passageways and first and second valve receiving bores. The fluid passageways are segregated from one another within the housing. First and second valves are received in the valve receiving bores. Each valve has open and closed positions and the valves move within the valve receiving bores when changing between the open and closed positions. A trigger member controllably contacts the valves and a nozzle assembly is connected to the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Pat L. Murray, E. Richard Huber
  • Patent number: 8499564
    Abstract: A pilot burner (150, 350) for a gas turbine engine delivers an inner non-swirling fuel-oxidant mixture surrounded by an outer swirling fuel-oxidant mixture, thereby providing enhanced mixing with no recirculation zone. At least one fluid-restricting inlet port (166, 366) provides an oxidant to an inner mixing passage (160, 360). The inner mixing passage (160, 360) includes a plurality of fuel outlets (168). An outer annular mixing passage (180) receives oxidant from an upstream port (181) surrounding the inner mixing passage and includes at least one swirler element (186, 386) and fuel outlets (188).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignee: Siemens Energy, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott M. Martin, Robert J. Bland, Anil Gulati
  • Patent number: 8464968
    Abstract: A system for spraying liquid (100) for a windshield (111) of an aircraft including a spray-liquid supply circuit (101), a pressurized-gas supply circuit (102) designed to purge the spray-liquid supply circuit, and at least one nozzle (114) disposed downstream from the circuits and designed to spray the spray liquid and pressurized gas on a windshield, characterized in that the system includes an auxiliary means of compression (107) ready to compress gas designed to circulate in the pressurized-gas supply circuit, the auxiliary means of compression being positioned near the nozzle. Also, an aircraft cockpit provided with at least such a spray system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2013
    Assignee: Airbus Operations (SAS)
    Inventors: Amelie Le Louarn, Gilles Chene
  • Publication number: 20130037622
    Abstract: A fuel injector includes an injector body that defines a fuel inlet, a drain outlet and a nozzle outlet, and has disposed therein a nozzle chamber, a needle control chamber and a valve chamber. The needle control chamber is fluidly connected to the drain outlet through a drain passage that includes the conical seat, is fluidly connected to the nozzle chamber through a Z orifice, and fluidly connected to the valve chamber through an A orifice. The nozzle chamber is fluidly connected to the valve chamber by a pressure passage that includes an F orifice that opens through a flat seat. A control valve member is trapped to move between contact with conical seat and contact with the flat seat. An electrical actuator is operable to push the control valve member away from the conical seat toward the flat seat when energized. A direct control needle valve has an opening hydraulic surface positioned in the nozzle chamber and a closing hydraulic surface positioned in the needle control chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2011
    Publication date: February 14, 2013
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Hoisan Kim, Mark F. Sommars, Xiangdong Ding
  • Patent number: 8371113
    Abstract: The present invention provides a mixing device (1) for mixing urea with a gas, said urea being preferably dissolved in a fluid preferably water and said gas being preferably air. The mixing device comprises preferably a urea inlet (10) and a gas inlet (12) for feeding respectively urea and the gas into a mixing chamber (20) of the mixing device (4), and an outlet (14) for outlet of the mix of urea and gas from the mixing chamber (20), these inlets (10,12) and outlet (14) may preferably have a stream wise extension and runs preferably into the mixing chamber (20) and the outlet (14) originates preferably from the mixing chamber (20). Preferably, at least the gas inlet (12) for feeding air into the mixing chamber is designed so that depositing of urea crystals on selected surfaces of the said inlet is substantially (typically in the sense that deposited crystals does not clog the inlet) or totally avoided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Assignee: Grundfos NoNox A/S
    Inventors: Hans Henrik Jochumsen, Steen Kahler, Karim Lindberg, Martin Ebro Christensen, Niels Stubager Kiemer, Niels Torp Madsen, Janus Juul Rasmussen, Tom Johansen
  • Patent number: 8307907
    Abstract: A hybrid foam system for providing a variety of proportioned foam solutions is provided. The system includes a low flow foam proportioning system operatively associated with a high flow foam proportioning system and a system controller for controlling the operating conditions of the overall hybrid foam system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Assignee: Hale Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael A. Laskaris, Dominic John Colletti
  • Patent number: 8177143
    Abstract: A hand-held dispenser for precisely controlling the flow rate of water therethrough and for precisely injecting a liquid chemical into the water passing through the apparatus. The dispenser is also capable of dispensing a water-only rinse spray.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2012
    Inventor: Rodney Laible
  • Publication number: 20120067969
    Abstract: An apparatus for acidifying and applying irrigation water to a field of ground to be irrigated comprising a fixed or traveling conveyance structure with a water delivery system associated with a plurality of independently operable sprinkler assemblies associated with mixing valves, the water delivery system, and a sulfurous acid manifold to mix acidified water with the water delivered to the sprinkler assemblies to distribute co-mixed acidified water over the ground.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2010
    Publication date: March 22, 2012
    Applicant: Harmon Systems International, LLC
    Inventor: Terry Gong
  • Patent number: 8002203
    Abstract: A fire fighting nozzle for extinguishing industrial scale fires including improved automatic pressure regulating features, enhanced educting features including central and peripheral channeling for foam concentrate, and combining with a capacity to throw dry chemical. Improved pressure regulating features include a double acting baffle and preferably a relief valve. Method and apparatus for automatically metering an additive such as foam concentrate into a conduit having a variably flowing fire fighting fluid therethrough, the conduit including a discharge device, proximate or downstream.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Inventors: Dennis W. Crabtree, Duane J. Brinkerhoff, Dwight P. Williams
  • Patent number: 7883264
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for personal product delivery have been disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2011
    Inventor: Valentino L. Liva
  • Patent number: 7866571
    Abstract: A portable spraying device has an internal combustion engine and a blower driven by the internal combustion engine. A blower tube is connected to the blower and conveys a blowing air stream generated in the blower. A spraying agent reservoir is provided and a spraying agent line is connect to the reservoir and conveys a spraying agent stream from the reservoir into the blowing air stream. A control valve is arranged in the spraying agent line. A throttle control acts on the internal combustion engine for controlling an engine output. A stop switch acts on the internal combustion engine for interrupting ignition. An actuating element acts on the control valve for actuating the control valve to control the spraying agent stream. A handle with a handle head is provided and the throttle control, the stop switch, and the actuating element are arranged in the handle head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Assignee: Andreas Stihl AG & Co. KG
    Inventors: Matthias Müller, Thomas Stark
  • Publication number: 20100282868
    Abstract: In a device for spraying on pigmented liquids by means of an air flow comprising a base body, a spray nozzle disposed at the front side of the base body, said spray nozzle having a needle acted upon by a spring disposed in the centre thereof, a compressed air inlet and an adjacent compressed air duct, an inlet for a pigmented liquid, with a controllable compressed air flow supplied via the compressed air duct being guided past an inlet for the pigmented liquid where it is loaded with droplets of liquid, said droplets of liquid being discharged by the spray nozzle as long as the compressed air flow is maintained, it is provided that the nozzle (5) and the needle (12) are positioned in a nozzle carrier (10), with the nozzle carrier (10) being provided with the inlet (17) for the pigmented liquid, and with the nozzle carrier being removable or replaceable, respectively, as a whole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2006
    Publication date: November 11, 2010
    Inventor: Berthold Heigl
  • Patent number: 7775462
    Abstract: A spray device for use as a supplementary fluid output, having a mixing chamber for receiving and mixing fluid from two input supplies which supplies mixed fluid to a spray head through a flexible conduit. The relative proportions of input supplies received in the mixing chamber is controlled by a mix controller having a mix actuator which is connected to a mix valve associated with the mixing chamber by an upstanding rotatable sleeve. The spray device is mounted on a hole in a work surface by mounting means. The flexible conduit and the upstanding rotatable sleeve pass through the hole in the work surface and a bore in the mounting means. The mix controller may control the rate of fluid flow through the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Assignee: Hornbeam Ivy Limited
    Inventors: William Peter Herring, James Moore
  • Patent number: 7762475
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method and apparatus for spray application of a monolithic refractory material, designed to add water to a powder material and knead the powder material during feeding. In the method and apparatus, a primary water injector 7 is arranged in a feed hose 5 extending from a spray-material supply device 1 to a distal spray nozzle 4, and a secondary water injector 8 is arranged in the feed hose at a position just before the distal spray nozzle 4. The primary water injector 7 is arranged on an upstream side of the secondary water injector 8 with a given distance therebetween. 10 to 50 mass %, preferably 15 to 40 mass %, of application water on the basis of the total application water required for the spray application is added from the primary water injector together with compression air in the form of water particles having an average particle size of 100 ?m or less, to evenly wet a spray material during feeding to the extent capable of preventing the spray material from being slurried.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Assignee: Krosakiharima Corporation
    Inventors: Hiroki Ohata, Hiroyoshi Tomono, Toyohiko Kawahara, Yoshihiro Mizuma, Koji Goda, Yoshinori Nishiumi, Norikazu Shirama
  • Publication number: 20100147968
    Abstract: An atomizer system 160 for use in a spray dry absorber 130, the atomizer system 160 includes a support member 161, an atomizing disc 162 rotatably coupled to the support member 161, a first feed line 163 for delivery of a reagent slurry 163a to a delivery area 165 and a second feed line 164 for delivery of a dilution liquid 164a to the delivery area 165. The delivery area 165 is positioned within the atomizer system 160 to reduce scale buildup generated by interaction of the reagent slurry 163a and the dilution liquid 164a.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2009
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Applicant: ALSTOM TECHNOLOGY LTD.
    Inventor: Thomas Edwin Pearson
  • Patent number: 7726589
    Abstract: A spray gun for applying an electroless plating solution includes a handle, a trigger connected to the handle, a nozzle assembly connected to the handle, a first fluid passage, a second fluid passage, a switch, and a valve assembly. The nozzle assembly includes a first fluid path having a first outlet and a second fluid path having a second outlet. The first fluid passage is in communication with the first outlet of the nozzle. The second fluid passage is in communication with the second outlet of the nozzle. The switch is selectively activated by the trigger upon movement of the trigger. The valve assembly is in fluid communication with the first fluid passage and the second fluid passage. The valve assembly includes a valve and a solenoid. The valve is operable between an open position and a closed position. The solenoid is in electrical communication with the switch and an associated power source. The switch controls the delivery of power to the solenoid and the solenoid operates the valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2010
    Inventor: Georgio Roumanis
  • Patent number: 7717353
    Abstract: An apparatus for dispensing and mixing flowable materials that includes at least one hopper connected to a mixing chamber. The apparatus further includes at least one valve associated with the hopper. The valve operates to regulate the flow of material from the hopper to the mixing chamber. The apparatus also includes a controller that communicates with the at least one valve wherein the controller selectively controls the operation of the valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2010
    Inventor: Joseph J. Matulis
  • Patent number: 7694893
    Abstract: A plural component spray gun (1) is designed for spraying quick setting materials such as foams, polyurea and the like. Towards this end, the gun (1) is designed so as to be easily serviceable with a minimum of tools. For example, the side seal cartridges (18) and (20) may be installed and removed without tools by removing the retaining ring (9) and then extracting them from the fluid housing (11). Those cartridges (18) and (20) are easily disassembled and cleaned. Similarly, the fluid housing (11) may be removed from the handle/body (1) by unscrewing the lock ring (7) by hand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2010
    Assignee: Graco Minnesota Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas P. Zittel, Michael J. Sebion, Richard D. Anderson, Peter L. Linder, Christopher J. Pellin, Mark T. Weinberger, Mark C. Richler
  • Patent number: 7648081
    Abstract: A cleaning and releasing device has a hand valve provided on a flow passage of a pressurized liquid in the vicinity of an injection nozzle, a switching valve 5 provided in a proper position on the flow passage of a pressurized gas, flow detecting means provided in a proper position on the flow passage of the pressurized liquid, and a controller for controlling the switching operation of the switching valve based on a result of detection transmitted from the flow detecting means, and controls the switching valve to supply and stop the pressurized gas depending on the presence of a flow of the liquid generated by the switching operation of the hand valve. The supply and stop of a powder and granular material may be controlled based on the result of detection transmitted from the flow detecting means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2010
    Assignee: Shibuya Kogyo Co., Ltd
    Inventors: Koichi Hagiwara, Jiro Watanabe
  • Patent number: 7614570
    Abstract: A bathing system is disclosed. The system includes a water supply line, an injectant supply line for supplying an injectant such as shampoo and conditioner, and an injector for combining the water and injectant and homogenizing the mixture. The system also includes a sprayer, which is connected to the outlet of the injector and is capable of producing a pulsating spray. Additional injectant supply line or lines can also be included. The injectant lines can be combined with a distribution manifold and in turn fed into the injector. In a preferred embodiment, the injector is of a differential pressure type. A bypass path and valve switch water directing to the sprayer for rinsing without mixing with injectant. The injector and sprayer are configured to produce a water-injectant mixture with a consistent mixing ratio over a wide range of water flow rates and pressures while providing pulsating action in either the wash or rinse cycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2009
    Assignee: Hair Patrol LLC
    Inventor: James E. Freidell
  • Publication number: 20090230215
    Abstract: An apparatus for generating and spraying an aerosol which contains liquid particles in a gas stream and for pointedly supplying the aerosol to a lubricating location, comprises (a) a vessel containing a supply of liquid and a pressure space above the level of the liquid supply, (b) an atomizer disposed in the pressure space above the level of the liquid supply and comprising: (i) a spraying device for spraying the aerosol, (ii) a liquid feed line connected at one end to the liquid supply and its other end to the spraying device and including a pump for feeding the liquid, (iii) a gas feed line connected at one end to a pressure gas source and at its other end to the spraying device, (iv) at least one apertured wall disposed in the way of the trajectories of the spray jets from the spraying device and having holes for passing liquid particles of a predetermined size while separating greater liquid particles at the apertured wall, and (c) an aerosol line which connects the pressure space with a machining
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2009
    Publication date: September 17, 2009
    Applicant: microjet GmbH
    Inventors: Edmar Link, Thomas Wendler, Rudi Beideck
  • Patent number: 7556210
    Abstract: A pressure sprayer includes an accumulator vessel adapted to hold a pressurized fluid therein and a container that is configured to hold a chemical concentrate. A motor in fluid communication with the accumulator vessel and the container is adapted to be driven by the pressurized fluid and to pump the pressurized fluid and the chemical concentrate. A chamber is adapted to receive the chemical concentrate and the pressurized fluid from the motor to form a chemical solution. A nozzle is in fluid communication with the chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2009
    Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan N. Mandell, Kenneth R. Waeber, Dirk K. Nickel, Donald J. Schumacher, James W. Yonker, Eric M. Luther, Shannon R. Read, Clinton A. Haynes, Todd J. Bucholz
  • Publication number: 20090101734
    Abstract: A multi-purpose showerhead includes a flexible conduit having a head end coupled to an water outlet of a faucet, a first water supply channel and a first water return channel being fitted within the flexible conduit, wherein the first water supply channel is connected to the water outlet of the faucet while the first water return channel is provided with a back flow opening extending outward near the head end; a showerhead main body having a shank member and a head member at the top of the shank member, the inside thereof being brought in a connected state. Meanwhile, a second, third, and fourth water supply channels as well as a second, third, and fourth water return channels are available. Moreover, return flow chambers and a blade wheel are disposed within the head member. In addition, a brush body and water-spraying perforations are fitted on the surface thereof. The adjustment knob permits the control of the switching of the water flow channels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2007
    Publication date: April 23, 2009
    Inventor: Ming-Yen Tsai
  • Patent number: 7497387
    Abstract: A system for spraying and a method for making same. The system for spraying may comprises a sprayer having a sprayer body comprising a spray fluid passageway extending longitudinally through the sprayer body. The sprayer may also have a spray fluid inlet fitting to enable a hose operable to convey a spray fluid to be coupled to the sprayer body. In addition, the sprayer may also have a first air fitting to enable a first hose operable to convey pressurized air to be coupled to the sprayer body to trigger the sprayer to spray the spray fluid. The sprayer may have a second air fitting to enable a second hose operable to convey pressurized be coupled to the sprayer body to atomize the spray fluid. The spray fluid inlet fitting, the first air fitting, and the second air fitting are angled at an acute angle relative to the spray fluid passageway extending longitudinally through the sprayer body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2009
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventor: Christopher L. Strong
  • Publication number: 20090050706
    Abstract: A spraying device for multiphase material, comprising: a cylinder, a pair of liquid-conveying pipes, a pair of material-conveying pipes, a nozzle, a pair of switches, at least one pair of storage chambers, a pair of valves, a mixing chamber, and a conveying pump; wherein the conveying pump is connected to the storage chambers via the liquid-conveying pipes, the conveying pump, the switches and the valves control material transmission of the material-conveying pipes, the conveying pump is connected to the mixing chamber via the material-conveying pipes, and the mixing chamber is disposed in front of the nozzle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2008
    Publication date: February 26, 2009
    Applicant: Pharmaceutical Factory of Guangxi Traditional Chinese Medical University
    Inventors: Xiaobin XU, Shujian GAN, Ribao QIN, Jinhui HUANG
  • Publication number: 20090031714
    Abstract: The present invention provides a mixing device (1) for mixing urea with a gas, said urea being preferably dissolved in a fluid preferably water and said gas being preferably air. The mixing device comprises preferably a urea inlet (10) and a gas inlet (12) for feeding respectively urea and the gas into a mixing chamber (20) of the mixing device (4), and an outlet (14) for outlet of the mix of urea and gas from the mixing chamber (20) , these inlets (10,12) and outlet (14) may preferably have a stream wise extension and runs preferably into the mixing chamber (20) and the outlet (14) originates preferably from the mixing chamber (20). Preferably, at least the gas inlet (12) for feeding air into the mixing chamber is designed so that depositing of urea crystals on selected surfaces of the said inlet is substantially (typically in the sense that deposited crystals does not clog the inlet) or totally avoided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2006
    Publication date: February 5, 2009
    Inventors: Hans Henrik Jochumsen, Steen Kahler, Karim Lindberg, Martin Ebro Christensen, Niels Stubager Kiemer, Niels Torp Madsen, Janus Juul Rasmussen, Tom Johansen
  • Patent number: 7464766
    Abstract: A self-metering, automatic (i.e. pressure regulating) industrial-scale fire fighting nozzle, with or without self-eduction, for self-metering a concentrate in accordance with varying liquid flow through the nozzle occasioned by the pressure regulating, with additional features of having a “ratio selectable” means for self-metering for different selected additive concentrations or mixing ratios and of having a mechanical flowmeter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2008
    Assignee: Williams Fire & Hazard Control, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis W. Crabtree, Dwight P. Williams
  • Patent number: 7438238
    Abstract: The injector includes a nozzle, a needle, a control chamber, a working fluid supply passage, an electric switching valve, a high-pressure gaseous fuel supply passage and a lubrication liquid fuel supply passage. The nozzle has an injection hole, through which high-pressure gaseous fuel is injected. The needle is axially reciprocably received in the nozzle to open and close the injection hole. The needle includes a sliding portion and a valve portion. The control chamber applies a pressure to the needle. The working fluid supply passage supplies liquid fuel to the control chamber. The electric switching valve controls an inflow/outflow of the liquid fuel to/from the control chamber. The high-pressure gaseous fuel supply passage supplies the high-pressure gaseous fuel to the injection hole. The lubrication liquid fuel supply passage supplies the liquid fuel from the working fluid supply passage to the sliding portion and the valve portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2008
    Assignee: Denso Corporation
    Inventors: Kenji Date, Masaaki Kato
  • Publication number: 20080203191
    Abstract: A method and system are provided for injecting a color component into a plural component coating dispensing system. Base, cure and color components are pumped from respective containers at metered volume. The color component, which is preferably a low-viscosity automotive paint is injected into the either the base or cure stream at a point immediately prior to mixing all components in a dispensing device for dispensing the resulting colored fluid mixture onto a surface to be coated. The mixture may be dispensed by pouring or spraying onto the surface. The method and system are particularly useful for mixing and dispensing colored polyurethane or polyurea coatings, such as for spray-on truck bed liners.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2007
    Publication date: August 28, 2008
    Inventor: Gary D. Langeman
  • Publication number: 20080203192
    Abstract: A method and system are provided for injecting a color component into a plural component coating dispensing system. Base, cure and color components are pumped from respective containers at metered volume. The color component, which is preferably a low-viscosity automotive paint is injected into the either the base or cure stream at a point immediately prior to mixing all components in a dispensing device for dispensing the resulting colored fluid mixture onto a surface to be coated. The mixture may be dispensed by pouring or spraying onto the surface. The method and system are particularly useful for mixing and dispensing colored polyurethane or polyurea coatings, such as for spray-on truck bed liners.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2007
    Publication date: August 28, 2008
    Inventor: Gary D. Langeman
  • Patent number: 7320438
    Abstract: An apparatus includes an inlet conduit that has a threaded coupling removably attachable to the water supply source. A housing is connected to the inlet conduit and includes spaced compartments for storing bathing gels. Each compartment includes an inlet port that is provided with an end cap positional thereon. Each compartment further includes a plurality of seals attached therein for limiting leakage of the bathing gels. An outlet conduit is attached to a lower portion of the housing and is pliable. The outlet conduit receives a mixed solution of water and bathing gels. The apparatus further includes a mechanism for regulating a quantity of the bathing gels that is dispensed and a mechanism for displaying a remaining quantity of the bathing gels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2008
    Inventors: Rendall H. Latin, Rama Germilus
  • Patent number: 7294314
    Abstract: What is disclosed herein deals with low to medium pressure, high temperature, all ceramic, air-to-air, indirect heat exchangers, novel ball joints, high load-bearing ceramic tube sheets, and tube seal extenders for ceramic tubes that are useful in such heat exchangers. Also disclosed are new and novel systems used in new and novel industrial processes such as chemical processing, sludge destruction and the production of particulates such as, for example, carbon black. Systems utilizing several heat exchangers are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2007
    Inventor: Robert G. Graham
  • Patent number: 7267288
    Abstract: A sprayable polymeric material and a process for preparing the material which contains a fibrous material, dispersed throughout the polymeric material. A restriction free spray nozzle is provided for mixing and spraying the polymeric material having a fibrous material, the nozzle having a restriction free check valve. A reinforced structure, and a method of making the structure are provided, the structure having layers of the polymeric material (both film and foam) containing the fibrous material. A flexible liner is provided of a porous geotextile fabric and a polyurethane composition comprising the fibrous material sprayed over the geotextile fabric.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2007
    Assignee: Nevada Supply Corporation
    Inventors: Henry H. Wheeler, Jr., Corland Crandal, Hugh Wheeler, III
  • Patent number: 7264177
    Abstract: An automated irrigation and chemical treatment system comprising a user input device adapted to communicate with a control unit; a mixing chamber adapted to communicate with the control unit and connected to a water supply and chemical canisters, wherein each canister has a sensor to monitor fluid level therein, and control valves for connecting the mixing chamber to a network of pipes. Sprinkler heads connected to the network of pipes each include, a control valve adapted to control fluid flow to a water delivery nozzle by an electro magnet controlled rubber coated ferric ball closure member. The sprinkler heads include water and chemical saturation sensors and the sprinkler heads also communicate with the control unit via wireless transceivers. Multiple zones covered by the system may be treated according to predetermined schedules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2007
    Assignee: Intelligent Lawn Systems, L.P.
    Inventors: David Aaron Buck, Thomas Daniel Storey, Richard David Buck
  • Patent number: 7229030
    Abstract: Disclosed are embodiments related to a chemical sprayer that comprises a sprayer head assembly and a container. The container defines a cavity for storing a chemical to be sprayed. A valve may be longitudinally moveable from an open position to a closed position. In the closed position, the valve may block a chemical passage, a vent passage, and a carrier fluid passage. In an open position, these passages are opened.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2007
    Assignee: Hayes Products, LLC.
    Inventors: Donald J. Shanklin, Ronald F. Englhard
  • Patent number: 7207391
    Abstract: An industrial scale fire fighting nozzle and method, the nozzle having a selectively adjustable discharge gap and providing for gap coordinated, independently selectable additive proportioning ratio selection, the method including discharging fire fighting fluid at a selectively adjustable flow rate with an independently selectable, gap coordinated adjustable additive proportioning ratio, and use of reinforced high temperature polymer for at least a barrel element or a bafflehead element component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2007
    Assignee: Williams Fire & Hazard Control, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis W. Crabtree, Thomas E. Mason, Kirk A. Barnes
  • Patent number: 7168629
    Abstract: A method for sanitizing scuba diving equipment including aqua lungs, wet-suits, fins, caps and masks comprises exposing confined parts of the gear such as hoses, pressure regulators and mouthpieces to a pressurized flow of fluid using a fluid-conditioning spray gun adapted to mix a germicidal solution into a jet of water or other fluid carrier. The spray gun has a conical nozzle provided with a set of graduated, flexible, feather-edged disks or barbs that can hermetically mate with a number of scuba diving component apertures of different sizes and shapes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2007
    Inventors: Peter Timmes, Daniel Timmes