Abstract: The invention concerns a liquid droplet spray device for atomizing a liquid substance, comprising a housing comprising a first substrate, a second substrate superposed on the first substrate and a space enclosed by said first and second substrates for containing the liquid substance.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a device for distributing liquid media, in particular extinguishing fluids. The aim of the invention is to provide a method and a device of the aforementioned type which can be used to produce a fine mist of small droplets and a jet spray of large droplets at separate moments, at approximately the same operating pressure of the extinguishing fluid, depending on the outbreak and the development of the fire, whilst at the same time minimising water consumption, reducing water damage caused during a fire and increasing cost-effectiveness, by creating a modular system which can he universally installed. To achieve this, the intensity of the vortex and the proportion of fine or large droplets in the spray cone is adjusted by regulating the quantity and speed of the flow during the distribution of the extinguishing fluid in at least two sub-streams and by combining said sub-streams with at least one additional sub-stream.

Abstract: A nozzle for dispensing viscous fluid to avoid spraying and stringing, the nozzle including an inner tubular portion of a first cross-sectional area and an outer tubular portion of a second cross-sectional area, the inner tubular portion opening into the outer tubular portion and the outer tubular portion having an outlet, wherein fluid passes through the inner tubular portion into the outer tubular portion and subsequently out of the outer tubular portion via the outlet.

Abstract: A connector for a faucet (20) is constructed of a faucet-connecting portion (11) and a tube-connecting portion (13). The faucet-connecting portion (11) further has a thread defined in an inner or outer periphery of the faucet-connection (11) to threadingly combine with the faucet (20). The tube-connecting portion (13) is adapted to connect with a quick-release hose (30) having a spraying device. Therefore, the connector (10) communicate between the faucet (20) and the quick-release hose (30) in an easy manner.

Abstract: A device for rotatably mounting on a mixing tube of a gas burner apparatus. The device includes a perforated shield portion for positioning over an air opening in the mixing tube to prevent insect intrusion therein, and an unperforated portion which partially or completely encloses an air opening of the mixing tube to prevent or limit primary air into said tube. A stop is provided on the device to limit rotation thereof and an extending tab provides for ease of rotation of the device on the mixing tube by providing an accessible surface against which pressure may be applied.

Abstract: A water aerator comprises an inlet for wash water, an outlet a bubbly stream, first means for mixing air with wash water disposed in a wash water passage extending between the inlet for wash water and the outlet for the bubbly stream, and second means for rectifying the wash water disposed downstream of the first means. The first means comprises a pressure reducing disk provided with a plurality of pores and blocking the wash water passage, air inlets disposed in a circumferential wall of the wash water passage downstream of the pressure reducing disk, and a tapered zone of the wash water passage with conically diminishing diameter located downstream of the pressure reducing disk. The second means comprises a rectifying zone of the wash water passage extending between the downstream end of the tapered zone and the outlet for the bubbly stream, and a honeycomb disposed in the rectifying zone. The pores in the pressure reducing disk are directed to a circumferential wall of the tapered zone.

Abstract: An aerator includes a housing, a throttle assembly, a mixing chamber, a screen and an elastometric ring. The throttle assembly includes a first or upper throttle member and a second or lower throttle member, each of the upper and lower throttle members defining a portion of a snap element. The snap element allows for retention and relative rotation of one of the first and second throttle members in order to change the air content of the water stream from a closed aerator position which provides a substantially non-aerated water stream to an opened aerator position which provides a combined water and air stream. One embodiment of a snap element being defined by upper throttle projections and a lower throttle flange whereby the lower throttle flange is urged upstream of the upper throttle projections. The lower throttle member is retained by the upper throttle member for selective rotation by the user.

Abstract: A fluidic nozzle having multiple operating modes comprising a fluidic oscillator circuit having an oscillation chamber having an upstream end and a downstream end and a power nozzle at the upstream end for introducing a jet of a liquid (water) into the oscillation chamber. An outlet throat at the downstream end has a width, which does not allow the oscillation circuit to fill up and start to oscillate without entrained liquid. A pair of control ports are at the upstream end of the oscillation chamber and a pair of feedback passages connect said control ports to downstream ends of said oscillation chamber adjacent said outlet throat. A pair of controllable entrainment holes are provided in the oscillation chamber at the upstream end and a valve opens and closes the entrainment holes, such that when the entrainment holes are open to air, air is entrained and the oscillator does not oscillate.

Abstract: A slim, ergonomic spray head includes a shell that defines a smooth tubular shape. A body is disposed in the shell and includes two water passages disposed in spaced-apart relation, forming an opening therebetween. A diverter for selecting between an aerator and a sprayer includes a piston and a trigger actuator that are completely contained within the smooth tubular shape. The engagement of the piston and actuator is located in the opening between the passages. The body further includes an outlet that directs an outflow of water along the longitudinal axis of the body. By matching the tubular shape to the shape of a faucet, the spray head appears to be an extension of the faucet, rather than a conventional bulky pull-out sprayer, providing a more pleasing appearance.

Abstract: A nozzle for dispensing viscous fluid to avoid spraying and stringing, the nozzle including an inner tubular portion of a first cross-sectional area and an outer tubular portion of a second cross-sectional area, the inner tubular portion opening into the outer tubular portion and the outer tubular portion having an outlet, wherein fluid passes through the inner tubular portion into the outer tubular portion and subsequently out of the outer tubular portion via the outlet.

Abstract: A gardening applicator for efficiently delivering liquid chemicals to selected vegetation is disclosed. The applicator includes a wind guard chamber through which a stream of emitted liquid chemicals may be directed in a predetermined path along a central axis of the wind guard chamber. The wind guard chamber is preferably tube shaped over a predetermined length and can incorporate a diffuser screen or mesh which extends transversely across the predetermined path at the exit end of the wind guard chamber such that the liquid chemicals are finely dispersed upon passing through the diffuser screen. Actuation of a pressure activated pump head may provide a pressurized stream of liquid chemicals through the wind guard chamber and onto the diffuser screen where it is dispersed in a uniform circular pattern onto selected vegetation. The pressure activated pump head may conveniently be connectable to a liquid chemical reservoir such as a generally commercially available bottle with a standard sized threaded opening.

Abstract: An aerator includes a housing, a throttle assembly, a mixing chamber, a screen and an elastometric ring. The throttle assembly includes a first or upper throttle member and a second or lower throttle member, each of the upper and lower throttle members defining a portion of a snap element. The snap element allows for retention and relative rotation of one of said first and second throttle members in order to change the air content of the water stream from a closed aerator position which provides a substantially non-aerated water stream to an opened aerator position which provides a combined water and air stream. One embodiment of a snap element being defined by upper throttle projections and a lower throttle flange whereby the lower throttle flange is urged upstream of the upper throttle projections. The lower throttle member is retained by the upper throttle member for selective rotation by the user.

Abstract: An articulated air admission device comprising a lower portion (4) with a mixing mechanism provided with a screen (36), a central portion (3) and an upper portion (2) arranged to be attached to the outlet spout of a water tap, the upper portion (2) being provided with a joint ball (5) facing towards and connected to the central portion (3) which is connected to the lower portion (4) by a thread (18).

Abstract: A description is given of a sanitary article or object, particularly a hand-operated shower, having a changeover device (2) for controlling a liquid flow, the sanitary article having a liquid inlet and a liquid outlet, as well as an air suction device which can be turned on or off by operating the changeover device in the manner of a water jet pump. The changeover device is so constructed that a passage cross-section formed between the liquid inlet (6) and liquid outlet (7) can be widened on turning off the air suction device. For this purpose, in addition to the pump jet opening (38) of the air suction device, it is possible to open a ring channel-like, further passage cross-section (30) arranged concentrically thereto.

Abstract: Hydrotherapy-tub coplanar-flow device includes slotted nozzle on a body for discharge of fluids from the nozzle in a substantially coplanar flow. The body is adapted for mounting on an inner surface of a hydrotherapy tub and attachable to first and second fluid supply conduits. Further, the body has a first inlet for flow of water from the first fluid supply conduit and a second inlet for flow of air from the second fluid supply conduit. The slotted nozzle discharges these fluids in the substantially coplanar flow. The second inlet of the body is located between the first inlet and the slotted nozzle. The body includes an air dam located between the inlets, such as an interior face portion having a steep decline toward the second inlet of the body.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to easily produce water having fine clusters and containing little chlorinated material. Said object is attained by a water treating apparatus consisting of a cylindrical body having a water inlet at the upper end and a water outlet at the lower end wherein a water passage is longitudinally formed in said cylindrical body, and a blade member is arranged in said cylindrical body and gives water passing through said water passage revolution force and shear force.

Abstract: A spray nozzle has a pre-chamber and a mixing region. A first inlet defines a first fluid flow path for admittance of a first fluid to the pre-chamber. A second inlet defines a second fluid flow path which is crossed by the first fluid flow path for admittance of a second fluid to the pre-chamber. A wall is positioned between the pre-chamber and the mixing region and has an aperture therethrough coaxial with the first fluid flow path. Fluid can pass from the mixing region out of the spray nozzle through an outlet, the outlet not lying on the first and second fluid flow paths. A first fluid entering through the first inlet mixes with a second fluid entering through the second inlet in the mixing region prior to the mixed first and second fluids passing out through the outlet.

Abstract: A spa jet comprising a first nozzle, a second nozzle, and an aeration chamber therebetween, are all disposed in a housing. One seal forms a watertight seal between the first nozzle and the housing, and another seal forms a watertight seal between the second nozzle and the housing. A ring is affixed to the second-nozzle downstream end, and a third nozzle is pivotally mounted in the ring. A retainer is mounted to the ring and it frictionally secures the third nozzle in any one of a continuum of angular positions. The ring can be a ball-bearing ring, whereby the third nozzle can freely rotate in the ball-bearing ring under the force of a water stream exiting the third nozzle. A non-circular opening in the third nozzle assists in rotating the third nozzle even when centered in the ring. A barrel, comprising the first and second nozzles and the aeration chamber, has latching tabs formed thereon, and the housing has a retaining profile formed therein for engaging the latching tabs.

Abstract: An aerating device for a shower where the shower includes a water chamber having a connection for the supply of pressurized water and having a first perforated plate that forms a wall of the water chamber and that is provided with a plurality of holes. Each hole of the first plate is constructed as to project a single jet of water. The aerating device comprises a second perforated plate, positioned downstream from the first plate, to make an air chamber between the two plates. The second plate has a plurality of holes, each of which is aligned along the direction of projection of the respective jet of water of a corresponding hole of the first plate. An air intake is positioned between the air chamber and the outside environment. The aerating device makes it possible to aerate by way of the Venturi effect, at the outlet of the shower to eliminate any resistance after the jets have been formed for providing a highly efficient device.

Abstract: A shower head comprises a jet nozzle for jetting pressurized water supplied, a shower main body having ejector mechanisms consisting of the jet nozzle and an air-liquid mixing tube provided via an air suction member, a discharge outlet of the air-liquid mixing tube opening to a shower discharge member, and an annular projecting member projecting from the shower discharge member so as to surround the discharge outlet, wherein an air absorption hole of the air absorption member is made in an outer side section of the annular projecting member.

Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus with a moving nozzle that delivers fluid in a wobbling, rotating or oscillating pattern. The movement of the nozzle is a wobbling motion, preferably combined with some rotational motion. The wobbling motion is generated by disposing a wobble inducing member or wobble turbine in the path of the fluid supply. The water flowing over the wobble turbine causes the turbine to wobble. The wobbling turbine then causes the nozzle to wobble or rotate. The moving nozzle can be used as a motor providing a rotating output shaft or ring.

Abstract: A bidet spout assembly includes a nozzle which has a body and a projecting conduit which functions to connect the nozzle to a water supply. The nozzle body has an interior water passage and the upper end of the nozzle body terminates in a generally planar seal seating surface. The nozzle body has an exterior wall with a threaded area thereon. A removable decorative outer cover is positioned about the nozzle body and has an interior wall with a threaded area thereon positioned for cooperation with the nozzle outer wall threaded area to removably secure the cover on the nozzle. A seal is positioned on the nozzle seal seating surface and is held in position by an aerator positioned on the seal. The aerator is held in position by the portion of the cover interior wall.

Abstract: A venturi based vacuum valve (10) has a plug (12) with first (14), second (16) and third (18) openings. The first opening (14) formed in the plug (12) acts as an inlet and is smaller than the second opening (16). The first (14) and second (16) openings are connected within the plug (12) so that a small diameter space (20) is connected with a large diameter space (22) within the plug (12). A third opening (18), open to the atmosphere and forming a suction hole, intersects the small (20) and large (22) diameter space after the small diameter space (20) and before the second opening (16). The second opening (16) forms an outlet in the plug (12). The plug (12) in a preferred embodiment, is form fitted within a shower pipe (26) so that water is received first at the first opening (14). Thereafter, small diameter space (20) opens into large diameter space (22) and air through third opening (18) is mixed therein.

Abstract: A foam generating nozzle is disclosed comprising a cylindrical housing, a first inlet at one end of the housing for connection to a supply of foamable liquid under pressure, a second inlet at the first end for air supply, a foam discharge outlet at the other end of the housing, a diffuser associated with the first inlet and a conical screen of a non-corrosive material disposed in said housing between the ends with its apex directed toward the discharge outlet, to provide a screen surface area larger than the inlet air supply area, such that in operation the foamable liquid is sprayed onto the screen by the diffuser in a pattern which matches the conical shape of the screen, while air is dragged through the screen thereby generating the foam.