Abstract: A sanitary insert unit (6) is provided having an insert housing (2) which can be mounted on or in a water outlet (3) of a sanitary outlet fitting and in the housing interior of which there is provided a liquid path that channels water flowing through the housing interior. A jet splitter (9, 10) with a plurality of splitter openings (11, 13) is provided in the liquid path, and the splitter openings divide the through-flowing water into a plurality of individual jets. At least one grid or mesh structure (14, 15) follow the jet splitter (9, 10) in the liquid path, and at least one bypass duct (16) which bypasses the liquid path at least in certain portions is provided. The bypass duct (16) is formed as a nozzle for generating at least one accelerated liquid jet, and for this purpose, the at least one bypass duct (16) has a tapering clear duct cross section at least in a sub-portion.

Abstract: A configurable nozzle includes a nozzle body having a reception chamber configured to receive an application mixture. The nozzle body includes a nozzle orifice. At least one orifice assembly is coupled with the nozzle body, the at least one orifice assembly includes an orifice plate movably coupled with the nozzle body. The orifice plate extends along at least a portion of the nozzle orifice, and movement of the orifice plate changes one or more of the size or shape of the nozzle orifice. An orifice actuator is coupled with the orifice plate, and the orifice actuator is configured to move the orifice plate.

Abstract: A home aquaponics grow bed having a hydroponic growing bed with a removable filter component, a depression in the hydroponic growing bed, a removable lid that houses plant and/or plants, and a port and/or hole for allowing water to flow out of the invention and into the fish tank. The grow bed attaches to standard fish tank aquariums converting the fish tank aquariums into a home aquaponics gardening kit. The grow bed enables a user to grow fresh aquaponics herbs, microgreens, medicinal plants, and vegetables in their home using a freshwater aquarium.

Abstract: A faucet aerator comprises: a casing and a guiding member. The casing has a water inlet 11 and a water outlet. The water inlet is provided with a threaded portion for engaging with a faucet. The casing is further provided with at least one ring groove at an inner surface for engaging with the guiding member. The guiding member has a barrel body with a pre-filter, and the pre-filter is provided with at least one ring rib for engaging with the ring groove when the guiding member is placed in the casing, to avoid the guiding member from escaping the casing while the aerator is cleaned. The barrel body provided with a plurality of through apertures, a bottom mesh, and a first aerating mesh.

Abstract: A sanitary insert unit that is fittable on the water outlet of a sanitary outlet fitting is provided, with a throughflow-quantity regulator unit which, in at least one annular throughflow channel, has at least one annular flow-restricting body of elastic material, which at least one flow-restricting body, between itself and an adjacent channel wall bearing a control profiling, bounds a control gap, the passage cross section of which is variable by the flow-restricting body deforming under the differential pressure forming during the flow therethrough. A jet regulator is arranged on the outflow side of the throughflow-quantity regulator unit and has a jet splitter which divides the water coming from the throughflow-quantity regulator unit into a multiplicity of individual jets. The jet splitter is designed as a perforated plate, and the projection of at least one of the throughflow channels is arranged in a perforation-free annular zone of the jet splitter.

Abstract: A bubble water generating device, including: a flow divider, a mixer, an air intake runner, and a water outlet cover the flow divider includes at least one first water inlet hole; a first chamber is formed between the mixer and the flow divider; the mixer includes at least one second water inlet hole corresponding to the at least one first water inlet hole one by one, and at least one return hole; the flow area of each second water inlet hole is greater than that of the corresponding first water inlet hole, the return hole, the first water inlet hole and the second water inlet hole are all communicated with the first chamber; the air intake runner is communicated with the first chamber; a second chamber communicating with the second water inlet hole and the return hole is formed between the water outlet cover and the mixer.

Abstract: A fire suppression nozzle assembly includes a spray-type nozzle for spraying a fire suppression fluid. The spray-type nozzle includes a body portion defining a passage extending longitudinally through the body portion for conveying the fire suppression fluid. The spray-type nozzle also includes a deflector portion coupled to the body portion and configured to spray the fire suppression fluid onto a fire suppression target area using a radial spray pattern.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a water outlet mechanism and a shower head comprising the water outlet mechanism. The water outlet mechanism comprises an inlet, an air intake chamber, an air intake passage, and a water outlet passage. The water outlet passage is in communication with the air intake chamber, and the air intake chamber is disposed with a wall connected to an entrance of the water outlet passage. The water outlet passage gradually increases in a downward direction, and a plurality of rectifying ribs protrude from an inner wall of the water outlet passage and are arranged in a circumferential direction at intervals. When the water flows through the inlet and enters the air intake chamber, a flowing cross sectional area of the water changes suddenly, an air pressure surrounding the water is less than the external air pressure, and a negative pressure is generated in the air intake chamber.

Abstract: One object is to generate, without the need for a motive power source and a high level of machining accuracy, micro-bubbles containing a large amount of fine air bubbles. Another object is to provide a micro-bubble generator that switches between micro-bubble water, which contains micro-bubbles, and foamed water containing a large amount of air and having a tender texture. The micro-bubble generator includes: a water passage that includes a smaller diameter portion and a larger diameter portion disposed on the downstream side of the smaller diameter portion; an air inlet disposed in the larger diameter portion and an elastic body disposed in the air inlet and configured to isolate the water passage from external air. The elastic body is compressible by negative pressure generated in the water passage, causing the external air to be sucked into the water passage through the air inlet and over the compressed elastic body.

Abstract: An LCM placement device for placement of an LCM onto a test bed in a test cell is provided. The LCM placement device minimizes or prevents damage and degradation of the test bed during placement of the LCM. The device includes a funnel-shaped feeder, a cylindrical shaft, an inverted funnel-shaped dispenser, and an energy-absorbing disc coupled to the inverted funnel-shaped dispenser by legs. Processes for placement of an LCM onto a test bed in a test cell are also provided.

Abstract: An LCM placement device for placement of an LCM onto a test bed in a test cell is provided. The LCM placement device minimizes or prevents damage and degradation of the test bed during placement of the LCM. The device includes a funnel-shaped feeder, a cylindrical shaft, an inverted funnel-shaped dispenser, and an energy-absorbing disc coupled to the inverted funnel-shaped dispenser by legs. Processes for placement of an LCM onto a test bed in a test cell are also provided.

Abstract: A vehicle wheel cleaning apparatus configured to provide cleaning of a vehicle wheel particularly the interior surfaces thereof. The vehicle wheel cleaning apparatus is operable to be coupled to a water source such as but not limited to a pressure wand. A clamping member is included to provide a sealable coupling to the water source. The clamping member has a first portion secured to the water source and a second portion secured to the apparatus. A rotational coupling is provided and is configured to allow rotational movement of a ball assembly. The ball assembly includes a stem member secured to the rotational coupling and a solid silicon ball. Formed in the ball is a channel wherein the channel has divergent portions that are directed to opposing sides of the ball so as to discharge water therefrom.

Abstract: A sanitary unit (1, 116, 118) is provided which has a sleeve-shaped outlet mouthpiece (2), which (2) can be installed on a water outlet of a sanitary outlet fitting and has a sleeve interior, into which is inserted a sanitary functional unit (5) with at least one functional element (5), which (5) has a component (6), which (6) can be adjusted between at least two functional positions, by an externally accessible handle, via a transmission element (9) which is guided in an axially displaceable manner in the functional element (5). The handle is configured in the form of an actuating element (7) which is retained in a displaceable manner on the outer circumference of a sub-region, forming part of the outlet mouthpiece (2), which projects beyond the water outlet of the outlet fitting, and the actuating element (7), which serves as a handle has a water-jet-permeable or water-jet-guiding outlet structure (8) held on it that connects the actuating element (7) to the transmission element (9).

Abstract: The present invention provides a jet regulator for switching water spray patterns, comprising: a body, a divider coaxially disposed at a first end of the body, and a water outlet cover coaxially disposed at a second end of the body. The divider is circumferentially disposed with a plurality of water dividing hole sets. An axial center of the body is provided with a connecting member connected to the divider. An outer wall of the connecting member and an inner wall of the body are radially connected by a plurality of ribs. The plurality of ribs, the outer wall of the connecting member, and the inner wall of the body jointly define a plurality of chambers which are circumferentially disposed. When the body is subjected to a rotational force along a circumferential direction, the body and the divider are relatively rotated.

Abstract: A multi-functional shower head attachment device with suction and pressure capabilities enables users to induce a pressurized flow of liquid, or suction with handheld device selectively removably couplable to a conventional shower head. The device includes a housing containing a fluid transport network that is selectively manipulated along a valve translation path to selectively induce a negative pressure vacuum, and a pressurized discharge of fluid. The vacuum is generated as the pressurized fluid is diverted through a configuration of conduits, past a venturi channel and through a secondary exit port; thereby creating the vacuum through adjacent, fluidly coupled conduits. The pressurized fluid discharge is generated as the incoming pressurized fluid is diverted directly through a series of conduits to an exit port. The housing is coupled to a handheld suction and pressure housing assembly through which the user washes, removes acne/oils, etc., with both suction and pressurized fluid discharge.

Abstract: A device for use in pulmonary surgery is presented. The device comprises a dispensing apparatus 300, 400, 900, a delivery apparatus 100, 1000, 1100, in fluid communication with said dispensing apparatus, and a pressurized gas input 338. The dispensing apparatus is configured to provide a pressurized gas, a fibrinogen stream, and a thrombin stream to the delivery apparatus. The delivery apparatus is configured to mix the fibrogen stream and the thrombin stream in the pressurized gas stream to form a fibrin reaction mixture comprising a cellular foam 700.

Abstract: A spray head for directing water into a spray pattern that includes a casing configured to receive a supply of water and a plurality of nozzles disposed on the casing with each nozzle being configured to emit water in a stream away from the casing. The plurality of streams of water from the plurality of nozzles are configured to form a hyperboloidal shaped spray pattern.

Abstract: A sanitary fitting including a water conduit channel. The sanitary fitting illustratively further includes an insertion duct extending into the water conduit channel and including a user-accessible insertion opening, and an insertion plate including at least one sanitary utility element and exhibiting, in a flow-through region in which the plate has flow-through capability from its one plate main side (H1) to its other plate main side (H2), a smaller plate thickness (PD) as compared to its lateral plate dimension (PL), the insertion plate being insertable in a lateral insertion direction (SL) into the insertion duct via the insertion opening and extractable from the insertion duct counter the insertion direction. The insertion duct remains stationary in an operating position, when the insertion plate is inserted or extracted, and the insertion opening remains user-accessible in the stationary operating position of the insertion duct.

Abstract: The invention relates to a dental coupling unit (1), which can be detachably coupled to an instrument attachment (2) for dental treatment and/or examination at the front end (11) of the coupling unit and also can be connected to a supply unit (3) for providing supply media for the instrument attachment (2), wherein a media supply line (4) extends through the coupling unit (1) toward the instrument attachment (2) and wherein additionally a media return line (5) extends through the coupling unit (1), which media return line is connected to an end region of the media supply line (4) extending through the coupling unit (1), which end region faces the instrument attachment (2).

Abstract: A flow self-adjusting faucet aerator includes an aerator unit. Upper and lower ends of the aerator unit have a water inlet and a water outlet, respectively. A flow regulator is fitted in the water inlet of the aerator unit. The flow regulator can automatically adjust the discharge area according to the change of the water pressure of the influent water flow to maintain the stability of the water outflow.

Abstract: The invention relates to a jet regulator (100) having a jet regulator housing (2), in the housing interior of which a flow straightener is provided, said flow straightener having at least one insert part (8, 9) that is insertable into the housing interior, said insert part (8, 9) having a grid structure which is formed from a set of radially oriented webs (13, 13?) which intersect or are in contact with a set of concentrically encircling webs (15) at intersection points (14) or contact points, and having at least one aeration opening (4) which passes through a housing circumferential wall (3) of the jet regulator (100). The jet regulator (100) according to the invention is characterized by the fact that the flow straightener has at least one insert part (8) with radially oriented webs (13), the free web end of which protrudes beyond the outer encircling web (15) and ends at a distance from the housing inner circumference of the jet regulator housing (2) (cf. FIG. 1).

Abstract: A spray head for a power sprayer configured to generate a continuous sheet-like water shield around a center stream of water. A water delivery device for use with a sink may produce a stream of water surrounded by a continuous shield of water.

Abstract: A self-directing nozzle of a drill bit of a downhole tool and method are disclosed. The drill bit with the nozzle may be used to form a wellbore in a subterranean formation. The drill bit has a passage for fluid to pass through. The nozzle includes a case positionable in the passage of the drill bit and a movable body movably positionable in the case. The movable body has a channel for passage of the fluid therethrough. The channel has a non-linear shape with a channel axis extending therethrough. The channel axis is curved to define a spiral flow path therethrough whereby the fluid passing through the channel facilitates rotation of the movable body within the passage of the drill bit.

Abstract: A concealed flow regulator includes a water supply opening providing a water flow and disposed with threads; a housing portion connected to the water supply opening and forming an air flow clearance therewith that communicates with exterior air, having an external revolution surface disposed with external threads and in which is defined a mutation cavity and a suction passage in communication with the mutation chamber and having an external port disposed in the external revolution surface in communication with the air flow clearance and an internal port that connects an interior portion of the mutation cavity with the exterior air; and a diversion device assembled within the housing portion through which the water flow flows into the mutation chamber and generates a negative pressure which sucks in exterior air via the air flow clearance and the suction passage that mixes with the divided water flow to produce bubble water.

Abstract: One variation of a showerhead includes: a body defining a fluid circuit, a first region on a ventral side of the body, and a second region adjacent the first region on the ventral side of the body; a set of hollow cone nozzles distributed within the first region, fluidly coupled to the fluid circuit, and discharging sprays of fluid droplets within a first size range; a set of flat fan nozzles arranged within the second region, fluidly coupled to the fluid circuit, and discharging sprays of fluid droplets within a second size range; and a set of orifices fluidly coupled to the fluid circuit and discharging fluid drops between sprays discharged from the set of hollow cone nozzles and sprays discharged from the flat fan nozzles, fluid drops discharged from the set of orifices within a third size range exceeding the first size range and the second size range.

Abstract: A sanitary fitted element (1) which can be inserted into the water outlet of a sanitary outlet fitting and is held releasably there. A characteristic feature of the fitted element (1) according to the invention is that said fitted element has an adjusting device for changing the clear sectional area of flow of the fitted element (1) and/or the discharge rate, which adjusting device is actuable via at least one control element (8) which is arranged actuably on the inflow side of the fitted element (1) and/or on the outflow side thereof. The fitted element (1) according to the invention can be used in a versatile manner in order to reduce the outlay on production and stock.

Abstract: A tamper-resistant aerator including an aerator cartridge, an insert defining at least one removal slot, and a locking ring defining at least one removal slot at least partially disposed within a housing is disclosed. The locking ring rotates with respect to the housing to allow alignment of the removal slot of the locking ring with the removal slot of the insert. Alignment of the slots form a continuous passageway through the locking ring and into the insert. Alternatively, a plurality of removal slots may be provided. A mating engagement between the locking ring and the housing secures the locking ring within the housing while still allowing it to rotate with respect to the housing. An aerator system is also provided comprising an aerator as described above and a tool adapted to be received in the continuous passageway formed by the alignment of the slots and engage the insert.

Abstract: A faucet having a faucet base, a water hose, a faucet head, and a chamber is provided. A water valve is provided in the chamber and includes a driving member and a control valve movable between a first position enabling mixing of water and air and a second position enabling shut-off of a water flow. The faucet head further includes a push-to-rotate member movably coupled with the faucet head to enable operating the control valve within the water valve by operating the push member from or near a side of the faucet head.

Abstract: Tap provided with a tap outflow having a first channel and a second channel and a jet aerator having a jet aerator housing which forms a downstream end of the tap outflow. The jet aerator is further provided with a jet breaker having a jet breaker wall with liquid passage openings, at least one wire mesh layer which is included downstream of the jet breaker wall in the jet aerator housing, an aeration chamber which is situated between the jet breaker and the at least one wire mesh layer, and an air supply of which an entrance opens into the environment and of which an exit opens into the aeration chamber. The tap outflow is further provided with a coupling assembly which is situated upstream of the jet breaker wall in the jet aerator housing and which forms a liquid-tight connection between the first conduit and the jet breaker wall, such that liquid from the first channel is kept separate from liquid from the second channel upstream of the jet breaker wall.

Abstract: Systems and methods may include a gas source, a gas delivery circuit, and a nasal interface allowing breathing ambient air through the nasal interface. A gas flow path through the nasal interface may have a distal gas flow path opening. A nozzle may be associated with a proximal end of the nasal interface a distance from the distal end gas flow path opening. At least a portion of an entrainment port may be between the nozzle and the distal end gas flow opening. The nozzle may deliver gas into the nasal interface to create a negative pressure area in the gas flow path at the entrainment port. The nasal interface and the nozzle may create a positive pressure area between the entrainment port and the distal end gas flow path opening. Gas from the gas delivery source and air entrained through the entrainment port may increase airway pressure or lung pressure or provide ventilatory support.

Abstract: A jet regulator (1) is provided including a jet regulator housing having an interior in which there is provided a perforated plate (5) with a plurality of throughflow holes (6) for dividing up the water that flows through, of which at least one of the throughflow holes (6), at least in an outflow-side hole portion, widens in a tapered or conical or stepped manner toward an outflow side. On the outflow side of the perforated plate (5) and at a distance therefrom, there is provided an encircling impingement chamfer (19) which narrows a clear housing cross section in a region of the impingement chamfer progressively in the flow direction.

Abstract: A system for reducing airway obstructions of a patient may include a ventilator, a control unit, a gas delivery circuit with a proximal end in fluid communication with the ventilator and a distal end in fluid communication with a nasal interface, and a nasal interface. The nasal interface may include at least one jet nozzle, and at least one spontaneous respiration sensor in communication with the control unit for detecting a respiration effort pattern and a need for supporting airway patency. The system may be open to ambient. The control unit may determine more than one gas output velocities. The more than one gas output velocities may be synchronized with different parts of a spontaneous breath effort cycle, and a gas output velocity may be determined by a need for supporting airway patency.

Abstract: A sanitary fixture is provided having an upstream end and a downstream end, the sanitary fixture includes a mounting housing having a thread which is matingly engagable with a thread provided on a water outlet of a sanitary outlet fitting. The mounting housing has a downstream housing end side with flow-through holes. At least one insertion part can be inserted into the mounting housing as far as an insertion stop. The fixture includes an aerated jet regulator which is configured such that a circumferential wall of the mounting housing includes at least one aeration duct at least in a subregion of at least a double-walled configuration. The at least one aeration duct, which is arranged towards the downstream housing end side, opens out in at least one aeration opening leading into a housing interior of the mounting housing.

Abstract: A flow regulator includes a housing portion, a diversion device, an annular seat and an elastic water stop ring. The annular seat, the diversion device and the housing portion are fixedly assembled together. The diversion device includes a periphery wall disposed with diversion holes, a central base within the periphery wall and a deflecting annular wall fixedly connecting the periphery wall and the central base. The external periphery surface of the deflecting annular wall is gradually larger downwardly from the central base to the periphery wall. The central base at least partly extends out of the internal hole of the annular seat. A water flow clearance is formed between the central base and the hole wall of the internal hole of the annular seat. The water flow clearance is disposed above the deflecting annular wall so that water flows out of the flowing clearance and onto the deflecting annular wall.

Abstract: A device for use in pulmonary surgery is presented. The device includes a dispensing apparatus 300, 400, 900, a delivery apparatus 100, 1000, 1100, in fluid communication with said dispensing apparatus, and a pressurized gas input 338. The dispensing apparatus is configured to provide a pressurized gas, a fibrinogen stream, and a thrombin stream to the delivery apparatus. The delivery apparatus is configured to mix the fibrogen stream and the thrombin stream in the pressurized gas stream to form a fibrin reaction mixture comprising a cellular foam 700.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a micromechanical component including a substrate and a cap connected to the substrate, the cap, together with the substrate, enclosing a first cavity, a first pressure prevailing and a first gas mixture having a first chemical composition being enclosed in the first cavity. An access opening connecting the first cavity to surroundings of the micromechanical component is formed in the substrate or in the cap. The first pressure and/or the first chemical composition is adjusted in the first cavity. The access opening is sealed by introducing energy or heat into an absorbing part of the substrate or of the cap with the aid of a laser. A layer for protecting the sealed access opening is applied to or deposited on or grown on a material area, which transitions into a liquid aggregate state and then transitions into a solid aggregate state and seals the access opening.

Abstract: A tamper-resistant aerator including an aerator cartridge, an insert defining at least one removal slot, and a locking ring defining at least one removal slot at least partially disposed within a housing is disclosed. The locking ring rotates with respect to the housing to allow alignment of the removal slot of the locking ring with the removal slot of the insert. Alignment of the slots form a continuous passageway through the locking ring and into the insert. Alternatively, a plurality of removal slots may be provided. A mating engagement between the locking ring and the housing secures the locking ring within the housing while still allowing it to rotate with respect to the housing. An aerator system is also provided comprising an aerator as described above and a tool adapted to be received in the continuous passageway formed by the alignment of the slots and engage the insert.

Abstract: The invention relates to a sanitary functional unit (2), which has a housing (6), which can be releasably fastened to the water outlet of a sanitary outlet fitting, the housing (6) having an outflow-side housing end face (9) with outflow openings (10). It is characterizing for the functional unit according to the invention that the outflow-side housing end face (9) has at least one slot (19), the opposing longitudinal sides (20) of which slot are designed as turning engagement surfaces or tool engagement surfaces for a turning tool that can be releasably inserted into the at least one slot (19) and is preferably formed as a coin (21), and that the housing (6) of the functional unit (2) is rotatably held on the water outlet of the outlet fitting and/or the housing end face is mounted rotatably in relation to the housing on said housing.

Abstract: A single button, cyclic shower head switch includes a main body having a button opening and at least two outlet passages; a reversing shaft disposed in the main body by a connecting element having a pivot, that has a sealing pad and one end having a spherical surface including a top face and a bottom face, and is configured to move along the axis of the main body; and a reversing button movably coupled to the pivot, that protrudes from the button opening, and is disposed with a guiding groove coupled to the spherical surface of the reversing shaft. When the reversing button is switched, the guiding groove moves circularly about the pivot and abuts against the spherical surface and causes the reversing shaft to move downwardly or upwardly along the axis of the main body so that the sealing pad closes one outlet passage and opens another outlet passage.

Abstract: Disclosed is a dual flow switching device, comprising a valve body, a valve element, a spring, an inner valve seat and an outer valve seat, wherein the valve element is arranged through the valve body; the middle part of the valve element is provided with an axial liquid channel and a radial liquid channel; the valve element is provided with upper and lower sealing elements; the outlet of the radial liquid channel is located between the upper and lower sealing elements; the outer valve seat is provided in a corresponding position of the upper sealing element and the inner valve seat in a corresponding position of the lower sealing element; the spring is sleeved on the valve element, and a spring seat is provided on the valve element at the upper end of the upper sealing element. The present utility model boasts a dual-outflow channel and dual-flow outflow function.

Abstract: A method and system for a jet pump is provided. The jet pump system includes a pre-mixing bowl includes a nozzle, a mixing section at least partially surrounding the nozzle, and a first inlet opening configured to receive a first flow of fluid and direct the first flow of fluid to an inlet of the nozzle. The pre-mixing bowl further includes a second inlet opening configured to receive a second flow of fluid and to direct the second flow of fluid to the mixing section. The second inlet opening includes a first inlet opening area. The second inlet opening includes an entry angle into the pre-mixing bowl that is oblique with respect to the central axis. The pre-mixing bowl further includes a third inlet opening configured to receive a third flow of fluid to direct the third flow of fluid to the mixing section.

Abstract: A diverter, and a cooking chamber and cooking apparatus including the diverter, is capable of diffusing liquids, semi-solid substances, and the like. The diverter includes a diverter plate and an orifice that projects from a surface of the diverter plate. The orifice has an open sidewall portion. The diverter further includes a recessed portion formed in the diverter plate, extending from the orifice, and a bumper portion that projects from a surface of the recessed portion and is disposed proximate to the orifice. The cooking chamber includes a heating element, a wall, an inlet port formed in the wall, and a cooking chamber fitting disposed adjacent to the inlet port. The cooking apparatus includes a cooking chamber, a filter pan, a filter pump, and an inlet port formed in a wall of the cooking chamber.

Abstract: The invention relates to a sanitary insertion unit (1) with a flow regulator (2) that has a regulator housing (3) in which a first regulator unit (4) is provided. The first regulator unit has an annular channel (5) that surrounds a core (6) and in which an annular throttle element (7) made of an elastic material is arranged. The throttle element (7) delimits a control gap between the throttle element and a profiled regulating section (8) provided on an inner and/or outer channel wall, the passage cross-section of said gap being modifiable by the throttle element (7), which deforms under the effect of the pressure difference generated in the event of a flow.

Abstract: The present invention is a highly automated vertical farm, grown hydroponically or aeroponically, generally within a closed container, such as a standard shipping container. The present invention utilizes superomniphobic and/or super hydrophobic coatings to decrease drag on NFT water flow and prevent biologic organism growth.

Abstract: A sanitary fixture is provided having an upstream end and a downstream end, the sanitary fixture includes a mounting housing having a thread which is matingly engagable with a thread provided on a water outlet of a sanitary outlet fitting. The mounting housing has a downstream housing end side with flow-through holes. At least one insertion part can be inserted into the mounting housing as far as an insertion stop. The fixture includes an aerated jet regulator which is configured such that a circumferential wall of the mounting housing includes at least one aeration duct at least in a subregion of at least a double-walled configuration. The at least one aeration duct, which is arranged towards the downstream housing end side, opens out in at least one aeration opening leading into a housing interior of the mounting housing.

Abstract: A single pushbutton device includes a housing, a bushing, a water channel assembly, and a rotary assembly. The bushing and the rotary assembly are mounted inside of the housing, the water channel assembly is mounted around of the rotary assembly, and a button is through a hole of the housing. When push down the button, a rotary sleeve of the rotary assembly is rotated, a bump of the rotary sleeve is rotated along multiple noses of the multiple abutting inserts of the water channel assembly to sequentially press down the abutting inserts, further open different waterways, and output water with different spray or bubbling forms. Given the foregoing structure, the single pushbutton device is compact, facilitates quick and convenient operation, and requires less force exerted thereon for operation.

Abstract: The present invention provides a multifunction pivoting body spray whose diverter assembly is upstream of and operates independently of its pivot assembly.

Abstract: A bubbler may be provided between nozzles. The bubbler may be provided opposite a standpipe.

Abstract: The invention relates to a sanitary component, namely a stream regulator or stream former for flowing fluid media, consisting of property-defining components in a sandwich-like arrangement in the direction of flow which comprise at least one screen attachment, one diffuser plate assembly as well as a shell body having segments of stream-forming openings extending across its cross-sectional surface. The property-defining components are exchangeable and combinable so as to realize adaptability to different user and user requirements. A locking means is provided e.g. on the inner circumference of the shell body for this purpose as is a corresponding counter-locking means on the outer circumference of the diffuser plate assembly. The diffuser plate assembly exhibits, at least on its exterior, a flow rate class-specifying optical code and the shell body exhibits a stream type-specifying, namely laminar or aerated, optical code.

Abstract: Disclosed is an aerator with dual spraying functions, including a flow control assembly, a water separator, and a water dispenser that are combined with a housing. The flow control assembly and the water separator are combined together and the water separator and the water dispenser are rotatably connected to each other. The water separator has a surface in which discharge holes are formed. The water dispenser has an internal chamber having a circumferential portion in which needle-like water channels are formed to correspond to the water separator. Bubbling water passages are formed between the needle-like water channels and a central portion surrounded by the needle-like water channels defines a bubbling water channel.