By Selection Of Coupling Means Patents (Class 239/442)
  • Patent number: 11007543
    Abstract: A shower head with an inner core includes a shower head body, an inlet valve core assembly, an inner core assembly, and a water outlet panel. The inlet valve core assembly is fitted in an inlet valve chamber of the shower head body. A return spring of the inlet valve core assembly abuts against an inner wall of the inlet valve chamber and one end of an inlet valve core. The inner core assembly is detachably fitted inside an inner core chamber. The water outlet panel is connected with the shower head body and provided with a functional water chamber communicating with a water outlet passage. The shower head can prevent the inner core assembly from flying out of the inner core chamber due to the impact of the water flow to hurt the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignees: XIAMEN LOTA INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD., LOTA XIAMEN INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Xuedong Wang, Jiangcheng Zhang, Xiaofei Guo
  • Patent number: 10060105
    Abstract: A combination showerhead with press button switching includes a fixing holder mounted to a supporting arm and including an inlet passage and at least two diversion passages; a first showerhead mounted to the fixing holder and connected to at least one diversion passage; a second showerhead connected to another diversion passage; and a switching mechanism including a diversion plate movable relative to the fixing holder and cooperating with passages to switch waterways by a predetermined angle of rotation; a sliding block slidably connected to the fixing holder; a transmission mechanism connected between the sliding block and the diversion plate to drive the diversion plate to rotate by back-and-forth sliding of the sliding block; and a press button movably connected to the fixing holder and connected to the sliding block to drive the sliding block to slide. The transmission mechanism includes a valve core and a shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Assignee: XIAMEN SOLEX HIGH-TECH INDUSTRIES CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Fengde Lin, Mingfu Zhang, Wenxing Chen
  • Patent number: 9573142
    Abstract: A handle rotating switch shower head has a head portion, a water diversion body, a spindle and a handle. The head portion has at least two outlet functions and at least two inlets, the water diversion body is fixedly assembled to the head portion, the water diversion body is disposed with at least two sets of water diversion holes and at least two water diversion cavities, each set of the water diversion holes corresponds to one water diversion cavity, the water diversion cavities insert to the head portion and each water diversion cavity is connected to one inlet; the spindle is pivoted joint to the water diversion body, it has an inlet passage, the spindle rotating to drive the inlet passage to switch to connect to the water diversion holes; the handle is rotatable with respect to the water diversion body and is fixed with respect to the spindle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignees: XIAMEN SOLEX HIGH-TECH INDUSTRIES CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Huasong Zhou, Wenxing Chen, Donghai Chen, Guoqiang Wu
  • Patent number: 9422479
    Abstract: A mode shifting apparatus for a decoking tool. A diversion plate can be used to provide selective delivery of a pressurized decoking fluid to one or the other of nozzles in the tool. The mode shifting apparatus can be used to switch between a cutting mode of operation and a drilling mode of operation by rotation of the diversion plate, where a biasing force causes the diversion plate to unseat itself from an adjacent surface of the tool in order to reduce friction forces between them. The diversion plate may be temporarily unseated from an adjacent surface of the mode shifting apparatus prior to relative rotation between them such that both rotationally-induced forces and the need for relying upon a lubricating fluid to achieve damping between adjacent component surfaces may be reduced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Assignee: Flowserve Management Company
    Inventors: Daniel O. Arzuaga, Jagadish Janardhan
  • Publication number: 20150008270
    Abstract: A multi-functional shower includes body unit, a switch unit, a rain shower unit, a head shower unit and a connecting pipe. The body unit has connecting portion to connect a straight portion and a sloping portion. The rain shower unit is disposed inside the straight portion, and the switch unit and the head shower unit are disposed inside the sloping portion, the connecting pipe is disposed inside the connecting portion and is connected to the switch unit and the rain shower unit. The body unit is disposed with an inlet waterway. By rotating the switch unit, the inlet waterway is connected to the rain shower unit or the head shower unit, or is connected to the rain shower unit and the head shower unit at the same time, making water flow out of the rain shower unit or the head shower unit or both at the same time, respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2013
    Publication date: January 8, 2015
    Applicants: XIAMEN SOLEX HIGH-TECH INDUSTRIES CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Zhaojin YIN, Mingfu ZHANG, Bin CAO, Huasong ZHOU
  • Patent number: 8925838
    Abstract: A liquid diffusing device with interchangeable nozzles includes a support frame having a passageway for the liquid to be diffused, with an inlet and an outlet, at least one nozzle having a liquid outlet section with a predetermined diameter and a corresponding outflow rate, which is removably and selectively attachable to the outlet in a predetermined operating position, and a system for supporting at least one additional nozzle having an outlet section of a diameter other than that of the first nozzle in the non-operating position. The support system comprises a nozzle-holding plate formed of one piece with the frame and having quick a connect/disconnect system for the additional nozzle in the non-operating position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Inventor: Arno Drechsel
  • Publication number: 20140353407
    Abstract: A waterway switch valve set and a shower head using same includes a fixed unit with an inlet waterway and a rotation unit rotatably connected to the fixed unit. The rotation has a water diversion base and a sealing component unit and can rotate about a rotation axis. The water diversion base is has a cooperated surface vertical to the rotation axis, the cooperated surface is disposed with a plurality of diversion water holes annularly arranged about the rotation axis, the diversion water holes are available to connect to the inlet waterway; the sealing component has a rotation frame and a plurality of press blocks, the rotation frame and the water diversion base are assembled together, and form a synchronous rotation relationship, the press blocks are slidably connected to the rotation frame and are available to slide parallel to the rotation axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2012
    Publication date: December 4, 2014
    Applicants: XIAMEN SOLEX HIGH-TECH INDUSTRIES CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Huasong Zhou, Hui Huang, Jianmin Chen, Yulin Wu
  • Patent number: 8888023
    Abstract: An irrigation sprinkler is provided having a nozzle and a turret for the distribution of irrigation water that includes a latching portion so that the nozzle may be detachably inserted into a nozzle socket of the turret. The nozzle may include radially flexible extensions with radial protrusions that interengage with corresponding lock seats of the nozzle socket to form a latching connection therewith. The latching connection restricts the nozzle from becoming unintentionally discharged from the nozzle socket. The nozzle may further be configured so that increased water pressure acting on the nozzle causes the radial protrusions to more tightly engage the nozzle socket to prevent unintentional discharge of the nozzle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: Rain Bird Corporation
    Inventor: Richard J. Barton
  • Publication number: 20140319247
    Abstract: Disclosed is a shower head with a single-point touch switch. The shower head comprises a ball head component, a water-distributing unit, a switching unit and a wedge block. The ball head component has a protruding seat, and the protruding seat has a connection slot on its lower part. The water distributing unit is mounted on the swing component. The switching unit comprises a sliding bar and a switching disc. The wedge block is slidably connected with the water distributing unit and has an upward wedge on one side; and the upward wedge coordinates with the connecting slot. Sliding movement of the wedge block and sliding movement of sliding bars constitute an interlinking connection relationship. It is simple in structure, stable in configuration, and easy to operate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2012
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Applicants: XIAMEN SOLEX HIGH-TECH INDUSTRIES CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Huasong Zhou, Zhongcheng Jin, Jianmin Chen, Hua Yao
  • Patent number: 8870095
    Abstract: A water delivery system (10) includes a first component (52) coupled to a fluid transport member (20) and a second component (66) coupled to an aerator (34) for positioning within a faucet spout (26).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Assignees: Masco Corporation of Indiana, Mercury Plastics, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael S. Hughett, Kurt J. Thomas
  • Patent number: 8851398
    Abstract: An overhead shower comprises a stationary part rotably connected to a rotating part having two water division apertures disposed oppositely left and right, and a cover plate having two movable members disposed left and right, rotably connected inside said rotating part. A switching method comprises: step 1, Push one side of the overhead shower to rotate the rotating part until the top surface of the movable member of said side of the cover plate leans against the stationary part, and until the water division aperture seals and leans against the underside of the movable member of said side of the cover plate, to seal said water division and simultaneously open another water division aperture; step 2, Release the overhead shower, then the rotating part and said movable member of the cover plate attach hermetically under the water pressure, the rotating part will be restored by a spring or gravity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignees: Xiamen Solex High-Tech Industries Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Renzhong Li, Jianmin Chen, Mayang Lai, Huasong Zhou
  • Patent number: 8844841
    Abstract: A nozzle assembly for a liquid dispenser includes an outlet member that defines a liquid supply conduit and a nozzle that includes an exit orifice, wherein the nozzle is disposed over an end of the outlet member. A liquid compression path is defined by the nozzle and the outlet member, wherein the liquid compression path includes a liquid compression chamber that supplies liquid from the liquid supply conduit to the exit orifice. The nozzle is adjustable between a first spray position for projecting a liquid spray having a first average droplet size and a second spray position for projecting a liquid spray having a first average droplet size. In the first spray position the liquid compression chamber has a first volume and in the second spray position the liquid compression chamber has a second volume. Preferably, the liquid spray is formed without a swirl chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Rodney L. Prater, Cary E. Manderfield, Sean Petersen
  • Publication number: 20140263754
    Abstract: Pressure washer nozzle assemblies that include multiple orifices that each generate a respective spray pattern or are suitable for alternate applications. The nozzle assemblies include a flow body that is constructed to be associated with a wand and a control or controller that is movably associated with the flow body. Manipulation of the controller relative to the flow body effectuates different flow configurations that are each associated with selectively fluidly connecting alternate orifices associated with the nozzle assembly with the fluid flow delivered via the wand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventors: Peter Nushart, Kevin Rachuk, Mir Kahn
  • Publication number: 20140263755
    Abstract: A nozzle changing device to remove and attach nozzles to a water shooting device is described. The device allows for removal and attachment of various nozzles on a water shooting device during or after a water display without the need for a technician to manually change the nozzles. The device may be independent or attached to the water shooting device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventor: Don Lariviere
  • Publication number: 20140263732
    Abstract: A water sprinkler includes a base configured to rest on a surface, a barrel assembly, a primary fluid inlet, and a plurality of nozzle structures. The barrel assembly is rotatably supported by the base and defines a plurality of fluid channels, each fluid channel extending from a corresponding fluid inlet of a plurality of fluid inlets to a corresponding fluid outlet of a plurality of fluid outlets. The primary fluid inlet is supported by the base and is configured to be fluidly coupled to a selected fluid inlet by rotating the barrel assembly to a position that aligns the selected fluid inlet with the primary fluid inlet. The plurality of nozzle structures is supported by the barrel assembly. Each nozzle structure (i) is configured to sealingly engage at least one fluid outlet of the plurality of fluid outlets, and (ii) defines an outlet opening configured to emit a fluid flow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicants: Robert Bosch GmbH, Robert Bosch Tool Corporation
    Inventors: Lawrence P. Heren, Kalyan Vedantam
  • Patent number: 8827188
    Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for distributing fluid are disclosed. Fluid is received in an opening of a body, and at least some of the fluid is distributed to a first conduit in communication with a first outlet of a first discharge element coupled to said body. At least some of the fluid received in the opening is selectively distributed to a second conduit in communication with a second outlet of a second discharge element couplable to at least one of the body and the first discharge element in response to coupling and decoupling of the second discharge element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Inventor: Jacob Kobelt
  • Publication number: 20130292494
    Abstract: A garden sprayer includes a spraying cover and a guiding disk. A connecting end of the spraying cover is provided with a spindle and a guiding space surrounding the spindle. The guiding space is enclosed by a water-distributing ring provided with spraying heads. Each spraying head is provided with a sleeve at the connecting end. Each sleeve is provided with a guiding notch in communication with the guiding space. The guiding disk is fixedly mounted to the connecting end. The guiding disk is formed with a shaft portion and a penetration hole toward the spraying cover. The penetration hole is arranged to face one spraying head. The guiding space and the communication notches establish the communication between the spraying heads and the penetration hole. By this arrangement, the number of tiny spraying holes is increased, and the spraying effect of the whole garden sprayer is improved greatly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2012
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Applicant: SHIN TAI SPURT WATER OF THE GARDEN TOOLS CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Chin-Yuan Chen
  • Publication number: 20130284827
    Abstract: A sprayer nozzle cartridge for a sprayer nozzle apparatus of an agricultural sprayer is disclosed. The sprayer nozzle cartridge is adapted for coupling to a nozzle connector of the sprayer nozzle apparatus and for receiving a fluid from the sprayer nozzle apparatus. The sprayer nozzle apparatus includes an apparatus housing for supporting the nozzle connector and a control element configured to control fluid flow. The sprayer nozzle cartridge includes a cartridge housing. A plurality of nozzle tips having a plurality of flow paths are coupled to the cartridge housing. The control element selectively communicates fluid to at least one of the plurality of flow paths.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2012
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Inventors: Richard A. Humpal, Travis G. Funseth
  • Publication number: 20130284826
    Abstract: A sprayer nozzle apparatus of an agricultural sprayer is disclosed. The sprayer nozzle apparatus is adapted for receiving a fluid from a spray line of an agricultural sprayer. The sprayer nozzle apparatus includes an apparatus housing. A control element is rotatably coupled to the apparatus housing. A plurality of nozzle connectors having a plurality of supply paths are coupled to the apparatus housing. The control element is configured to receive fluid from the spray line and selectively communicate fluid to at least one of the plurality of supply paths of one of the plurality of nozzle connectors in a first position and to at least one of the plurality of supply paths of another of the plurality of nozzle connectors in a second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2012
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Inventors: TRAVIS G. FUNSETH, RICHARD A. HUMPAL
  • Patent number: 8556196
    Abstract: An irrigation sprinkler apparatus has a rapid change nozzle which allows the changing of a nozzle without the use of tools or any disassemble of the sprinkler head. The rapid change nozzle slides into a window in the side of the sprinkler head and latches into place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2013
    Assignee: Senniger Irrigation Inc.
    Inventors: Jerry D. Lawyer, Scott A. Caspary
  • Publication number: 20130206869
    Abstract: Adaptors for spray cans are provided. More specifically, such adaptors may include a body which may be positioned on the neck of a can and an actuator for operating the dispenser nozzle of the spray can, and a plurality of nozzle-holders, each of which can be joined to a nozzle for dispensing to a mechanical instrument.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2012
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Applicant: SILVER S.N.C.
    Inventors: Flavio Ravazzoni, Michele Porcelli
  • Publication number: 20130181067
    Abstract: A water toy is provided which starts to move in different ways by the participation of a player in a play. A water toy is a water toy which pumps up stored water for discharge and includes a pump unit having in an interior thereof an electric pump for pumping up water and configured to pump up the water disposed below a toy main body, a power supply, a power supply switch configured to control an electric current supplied to the electric pump to activate or stop the electric pump, and a plurality of water discharge devices provided directly in the toy main body or coupled to the toy main body for discharging stored water, and a flow channel switching device configured to switch water channels reaching the plurality of water discharge devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2013
    Publication date: July 18, 2013
    Applicant: AGATSUMA CO., LTD.
    Inventor: AGATSUMA CO., LTD.
  • Patent number: 8434318
    Abstract: A refrigerator is provided. The refrigerator includes a body defining a storage space; a door selectively shielding the storage space; a container connecting part disposed in the storage space or the door; a water supply container separably coupled to the container connecting part, the water supply container including an opening for injecting water; an ice making device for making ice using the water supplied from the water supply container; a water supply passage fluidly connecting the water supply container to the ice making device, the water supply passage extending in an inside direction of the water supply container; and a pump connected to the water supply passage to supply the water within the water supply container into the ice making device. According to the refrigerator, installation cost is reduced, and quality and reliability are improved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2013
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventor: Sung Kyoung Kim
  • Patent number: 8403236
    Abstract: A nozzle includes a nozzle connector and nozzle filter engaged together. The nozzle connector is engaged with a tote connector of a tote which contains a paint component. A hose connector can be sealingly engaged with the tote connector if they are matched. The hose connector is restricted from being sealingly engaged with the nozzle connector if they do not match. Matching hose and nozzle connectors have the same color to indicate that they match each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignee: MicroBlend Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall L. Hughes, Andrew B. Titus, Danny P. Boyle, Michael Mowen
  • Patent number: 8297534
    Abstract: A shower with rotatable top and bottom rotating covers and a rotatable watering function, comprising: a shower housing, a watering unit having a tilted hole, an impeller set beneath the tilted hole and axially located between the shower housing and the watering unit, a top rotating cover protruding on the shower housing and fixed on the top of the impeller, and a bottom rotating cover protruding under the watering unit and fixed beneath the impeller. The top and bottom rotating covers rotate with the impeller around the same axis. The bottom cover contains an off-center outlet. The water stream from the tilted hole of watering unit will strike the impeller, rotating the top and bottom rotating cover around the same axis. The off-center outlet of the bottom rotating cover then generates a rotating spray.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Assignees: Xiamen Solex High-Tech Industries Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Renzhong Li, Jianmin Chen, Bin Chen, Huasong Zhou
  • Patent number: 8297538
    Abstract: The present invention pertains to a shower switch with adjustable device comprising a main body, a water divided device, a cover, a driving device and a handle. Particularly, the water divided device contains a water divided plate with water divided holes for operating with a sealing plate, which is further positioned inside the main body, and the driving device has one end thereof connecting to the sealing plate and the other end thereof pivoted to the handle. In this manner, the driving device pivoted to the main body and the handle synchronically rotates the sealing plate against the water divided plate by one hand so as to conduct the water from the sealing plate into different water divided holes for the purpose of water switching and of preventing from wetting the hands, hence increasing the convenience.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Inventor: Huasong Zhou
  • Patent number: 8276832
    Abstract: An actuator overcap for producing multiple spray patterns includes a cap having a hub with a lower surface defining a socket and an upper surface defining a chamber fluidly communicating with the socket. First and second barrels extend between the hub and a side wall of the cap to define first and second flow paths. A trigger is pivotably coupled to the cap and includes a seal support. A selector is coupled to the trigger, and includes a user-engageable pad and a seal. The seal is configured to closely fit within the hub chamber and defines a central aperture fluidly communicating with the hub chamber and a first notch extending radially outwardly from and fluidly communicating with the central aperture. The trigger and selector are pivotable with respect to the cap to place the first notch in fluid communication with one of the first and second flow paths.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Cory J. Nelson, Bjorn James Gunderson
  • Patent number: 8096488
    Abstract: An improved showerhead provides a fluid diverter valve that allows quick connection and disconnection of a hand held sprayer used for cleaning shower stalls and bathrooms. The diverter valve includes a valve housing having a water inlet, a first water outlet and a second water outlet. A valve runner moves between a first position wherein the valve runner seats to permit fluid communication between the inlet and the first outlet and a second position wherein the valve runner seats to permit fluid communication between the inlet and the second outlet. The valve runner is moved from the first position to the second position substantially by gravity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2012
    Assignee: Idea Factory, Inc.
    Inventor: John Mueller
  • Patent number: 8056836
    Abstract: The present invention includes a swinging switching structure of outlet device fixed below a shower body, a water-dividing body sealed and fixed above an outlet device; said water-dividing body having at least two water-dividing bores so as to connect to the water cavities with different function of said outlet device having a movable switching device in the shower, and by the co-operation of shower and water-supply pipe-joint, when flapped, the shower will swing and inclined, then the movable switching device will control the water to spray out through different bores of water-diving body, thus achieving the switching of function. This water switching function of the shower is more efficient and flexible.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2011
    Assignee: Xiamen Solex High-Tech Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jianmin Chen, Renzhong Li
  • Patent number: 8002204
    Abstract: A tool for cutting up coke in containers. The tool includes a housing mounted on a drill stem in the operating condition. The tool also includes at least one cutting nozzle for cutting and a boring nozzle for boring coke by means of a water jet, and a switching apparatus for controlling the feeding of pressurized water flowing through the drill stem and the housing. The switching apparatus includes a linearly moveable switching element, a driving apparatus and a control apparatus, which is rotatable as a function of a change of the water pressure by the driving apparatus to switch a valve to distribute the water and to pass it on. The angular position of the control apparatus controls whether the flow path of the water to the boring nozzle or the flow path to the cutting nozzle is free or obstructed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: Ruhrpumpen GmbH
    Inventors: Wolfgang Paul, Dirk Heidemann, Kay Simon, Maciej Barcikowski, Thomas Graefenstein, Steffen Krenzer
  • Patent number: 7992806
    Abstract: A showerhead with a rotationally adjustable handle includes a handle unit, a water outlet head unit, and a water inlet control unit. The handle unit has a hollow structure therein and has a first, a second, and a third communicating pipe penetrating therethrough. The water outlet head unit has a cover cap and an outlet valve assembly. The cover cap is connected to a first end of the handle unit and provided with an accommodating space for accommodating the outlet valve assembly. The outlet valve assembly is connected to one ends of the first, the second, and the third communicating pipe. The water inlet control unit is connected to a second end of the handle unit and is rotated to control a water inlet state among a plurality of stages, such that a water flow is guided into any one or a combination of any two of the communicating pipes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: Globe Union Industrial Corp.
    Inventor: Jiasen Qiu
  • Patent number: 7980490
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a nozzle body including a main body, a turret, a valve assembly, and a feed spigot. The feed spigot can be in fluid communication with a valve chamber via a first feed point and a second feed point. The use of multiple feed points between the feed spigot and the valve chamber can result in increased flow capacity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Assignee: Sta-Rite Industries, LLC
    Inventors: Simon Waddelow, Robert Olson
  • Patent number: 7665676
    Abstract: A showerhead system for communicating a fluid supply, the system including a fixed fluid dispensing unit supported at a location, the fixed dispensing unit including a plurality of nozzles in fluid communication with the fluid supply. A removable fluid dispensing unit is releasably secured to a receptacle established within the fixed dispensing, the removable unit further including at least one additional nozzle. The fluid supply is adapted to be in selective communication with either or both the fixed and removable fluid dispensing units, such as through the provision of a fluid diverter element located at an inlet of the fixed unit and from which extends a conduit in separate communication with the removable unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2010
    Inventor: Mordechai Lev
  • Patent number: 7600701
    Abstract: A spray head and a device for delivery of a liquid which enables the liquid to be delivered from a container to which the spray is connected both as a spray mist and as a jet. A first feature is that the delivery tube is shorter than the container diameter or the inside diameter of a protective cap for the container. A second feature is that the spray head—especially with the delivery tube which is and/or is not connected to the nozzle—does not project laterally beyond the perimeter of the container and/or fits under the protective cap. A third feature is that the delivery tube can be pivoted up away from the nozzle. A fourth feature is that the spray head has a groove-shaped top recess for holding the delivery tube. These features are usable singly or in combination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2009
    Assignee: Seaquist Perfect Dispensing GmbH
    Inventors: Bernhard Jasper, Ralf Jordan, Wilfred Otte
  • Patent number: 7451939
    Abstract: A multi-stage swing horticultural watering appliance includes a base, a water-dispensing basin, a swing device, a spraying cover and a swing outlet pipe. The base is formed in a center thereof with a circular receiving recess for accommodation of the water-dispensing basin. An inlet hole and an outlet connector are arranged at two opposite sides of the receiving recess of the base. A plurality of inlet apertures is formed in an outer periphery of the water-dispensing basin. In the water-dispensing basin are provided with a water-supplying pipe and a plurality of water-separating boards. In use, water flows through the inlet hole of the base and into the water-dispensing basin via the inlet apertures. When the water-dispensing basin is full of water and the pressure therein reaches a certain level, the water will flow into the swing outlet pipe via the inlet hole thereof and will be sprayed out via the spraying apertures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2008
    Assignee: Yong Yen Metal Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Kuo-Shu Huang
  • Publication number: 20080169362
    Abstract: A flow way diverter device includes a water flow divider and a supporting frame. The water flow has a water inlet, and first and second outlets for operatively coupling with a stationary showerhead and a handheld showerhead respectively, and a switch selectively switching water flowing from the water inlet to one of the first and second outlets. The supporting frame is rotatably coupling with the water flow divider for supporting the handheld showerhead to selectively adjust an inclined position of the handheld showerhead with respect to the water flow divider. Therefore, the stationary showerhead and the handheld showerhead are connected to the water source and are supported on the wall without pre-drilling a mounting hole on the wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2007
    Publication date: July 17, 2008
    Inventors: Henry Mang Hoi Kwan, Mang Loi Shang
  • Patent number: 7360723
    Abstract: A showerhead system for communicating a fluid supply, the system including a fixed fluid dispensing unit supported at a location, the fixed dispensing unit including a plurality of nozzles in fluid communication with the fluid supply. A removable fluid dispensing unit is releasably secured to a receptacle established within the fixed dispensing, the removable unit further including at least one additional nozzle. The fluid supply is adapted to be in selective communication with either or both the fixed and removable fluid dispensing units, such as through the provision of a fluid diverter element located at an inlet of the fixed unit and from which extends a conduit in separate communication with the removable unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2008
    Inventor: Moty Lev
  • Patent number: 7216820
    Abstract: A faucet spray head includes a diverter valve that has a diverter stem constructed and arranged to control water flow patterns. The stem includes a neck and a head that is larger than the neck. A shell encloses the diverter valve, and the shell has an opening through which the stem extends. A pivot member is coupled to the shell, and a rocker arm is pivotally coupled to the pivot member. The rocker arm has a retention opening, and the retention opening is adapted to slidably receive and retain the head of the stem during assembly of the rocker arm to the pivot member. The rocker arm is attached to the diverter valve in order to actuate the valve. The spray head includes lock pins that are configured to engage a lock insert that is secured to a spout.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2007
    Assignee: Masco Corporation of Indiana
    Inventors: Alfred C. Nelson, Jeffrey L. Moore
  • Tap
    Patent number: 7090154
    Abstract: A tap has a flexible hose for delivering water and a support for the flexible hose. The support comprises a channel with an open mouth along its length. The flexible hose is removably mounted in the channel such that it is supported along at least the majority of its length and can be removed by lifting out of the mouth of the channel. When removed from its support the flexible hose extends the reach of the tap, and when mounted in the support it is kept in an orderly position where it does not interfere with e.g. washing and cooking. The tap can be wall or deck mounted. Preferably the channel is U-shaped and has a semi-circular cross section, which conforms to the shape of the hose. The hose may have a spray head at its distal end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2006
    Assignee: Hornbeam Ivy Limited
    Inventor: William Peter Herring
  • Patent number: 6981661
    Abstract: A spraying gun includes a gun body, an adjusting device, a guide pipe, and a spraying nozzle. The adjusting device includes an rotatable knob, and a connecting member. Thus, the sprinkling manner of the spraying gun is adjusted by rotating the rotatable knob of the adjusting device, thereby facilitating a user operating the spraying gun. In addition, the user controls the sprinkling manner of the spraying gun easily, so that the water injected outward from the spraying gun is controlled exactly, thereby preventing the injected water from wetting the user's clothes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2006
    Assignee: Shin Tai Spurt Water of the Garden Tools Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chin-Yuan Chen
  • Patent number: 6843432
    Abstract: A personal hygiene cleansing apparatus for use on the toilet is connected to hot and cold water supply lines in a bathroom. The water flows from these lines to a manually-controlled mixer for temperature control and then delivered to a hand-held spray gun. The apparatus may be built in to a wall or vanity, or it may be installed in a case for portability. Optionally, the apparatus comprises a soap tank which mixes soap with a portion of the incoming water for controlled application with the spray gun.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2005
    Inventor: Robert L. Philpott
  • Patent number: 6749134
    Abstract: A turret-type spray nozzle assembly having a rotatable turret which carries a plurality of spray nozzles and which is rotatable on the nozzle body for locating a selected one of the turret nozzles in an operative spray position. The spray nozzle assembly further includes an auxiliary spray nozzle adapted for directing a higher volume liquid spray than any one of the turret spray nozzles. The spray nozzle assembly includes a body which defines a more direct liquid flow passage, with fewer turns and lesser pressure losses, to the auxiliary nozzle than to a turret spray nozzle. An adaptor also is disclosed for convenient field conversion of a conventional turret spray nozzle into a nozzle assembly according to the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2004
    Assignee: Spraying Systems Co.
    Inventors: Marc A. Arenson, Stephen L. Pearson
  • Patent number: 6651910
    Abstract: A high pressure water control device comprising a water inlet, a high pressure water outlet, a low pressure water outlet and a valve for selectively communicating the inlet with one or other of the outlets. The valve is a spool valve comprising a sleeve and a spool slidable in the sleeve. The spool has two axially spaced apart annular seals and the sleeve includes an annular groove in its outer surface and one or more dump ports which communicate between the groove and the inside of the sleeve so that when the dump ports are disposed between the spaced apart seals of the spool high pressure water will be delivered to the high pressure water outlet. The control device is in the form of a water gun having an elongate nozzle terminating in the high pressure outlet and a barrel surrounding the nozzle and terminating in the low pressure outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2003
    Assignee: Calder Limited
    Inventor: Peter Elliott-Moore
  • Patent number: 6644567
    Abstract: A remotely operated cutting mode shifting apparatus for use with a decoking tool of the type in which the cutting mode is changed by rotation of a diverter valve plate, has a shifter body adapted for mounting to the decoking tool and a control rod for engaging with the diverter valve plate. It includes a mechanism within the shifter body for rotating the control rod to drive the diverter valve plate to shift the cutting mode of the decoking tool upon release of cutting fluid pressure from the tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Assignee: Flowserve Management Company
    Inventors: Douglas Adams, Jay Roger Clark, Lloyd D. Hanson, Martin Prescott, Robert M. Purton, Richard Tran
  • Publication number: 20020170983
    Abstract: A spray head with a pivotal nozzle having a body and a nozzle assembly pivotally connected to the body. The direction of the nozzle assembly relative to the body is able to be adjusted by a user in order to meet different situations. A switch is coupled to the body to provide convenient control of the water flow. A cap with various kinds of outlets is disposed on the nozzle assembly to produce different types of water jets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2001
    Publication date: November 21, 2002
    Inventor: Tzu-Meng Wang
  • Patent number: 6161779
    Abstract: An apparatus for dissolving and dispensing liquid dissolvable material includes a container having a mixing chamber defined therein. The apparatus also includes a body removably secured to an upper portion of the container. The body has a fluid inlet, a first fluid outlet, a second fluid outlet, and a central passage defined therein. The central passage is in fluid communication with each of the fluid inlet, the first fluid outlet, and the second fluid outlet. The central passage is also in fluid communication with the mixing chamber such that each of the fluid inlet, the first fluid outlet, and the second fluid outlet is in fluid communication with the mixing chamber. Moreover, the apparatus includes a cap secured to the first fluid outlet of the body so as to prevent fluid from advancing through the first fluid outlet. Yet further, the apparatus includes a sprinkler assembly secured to the second fluid outlet of the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2000
    Assignee: Gilmour, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas C. Oyler, Douglas J. Burnworth
  • Patent number: 5806720
    Abstract: An adhesive supply unit used in palletizing applications having a multipositional head consisting of a module, service block, and head. Initially, the head is fastened to the service block forming a single head and service block unit. The head and service block unit may then be fastened to the adhesive supply unit in at least two ways at the lower module of the module. In one embodiment, the head and service block unit are vertically attached to the lower module so as to produce an adhesive swirl spray pattern. In another embodiment, the head and service block unit are horizontally attached to the lower module so as to produce an adhesive bead pattern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 15, 1998
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventor: Jon C. Zook
  • Patent number: 5624073
    Abstract: The present invention provides a fluid diverter valve (10) that allows quick connection/disconnection of a hand held sprayer used for cleaning shower stalls and bathrooms. The diverter valve (10) is comprised of a valve housing (20) having a water inlet (21), a first water outlet (22) where a standard shower may be attached, a second water outlet (23) and an annular cavity (24) therebetween; a valve member (40) and an attachment housing (30) for constraining the valve runner (40) within the cavity (24). At the second outlet (23), the attachment housing (30) is fastened to the valve (10) for fluid communication. A spring (50) urges the valve runner (40) into a first position wherein the valve runner (40) seats adjacent the attachment housing, permitting fluid communication only between the inlet (21) and the first outlet (22).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 1996
    Date of Patent: April 29, 1997
    Inventors: John R. Mueller, Henry M. Anderson, Jr.
  • Patent number: 5590836
    Abstract: A toy nozzle for securing to a flexible container to facilitate spraying of water therefrom. The inventive device includes a manifold having a plurality of disparate nozzles coupled thereto. Each of the nozzles can be coupled to a flexible container filled with fluid, whereby a collapsing of the container will expel fluid through the nozzle in a desired spray pattern and direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 7, 1997
    Inventor: Dave Thielbar
  • Patent number: 5560548
    Abstract: The present invention provides a fluid diverter valve (10) that allows quick connection/disconnection of a hand held sprayer used for cleaning shower stalls and bathrooms. The diverter valve (10) is comprised of a valve housing (20) having a water inlet (21), a first water outlet (22) where a standard shower may be attached, a second water outlet (23) and an annular cavity (24) therebetween; a valve member (40) and an attachment housing (30) for constraining the valve runner (40) within the cavity (24). At the second outlet (23), the attachment housing (30) is fastened to the valve (10) for fluid communication. A spring (50) urges the valve runner (40) into a first position wherein the valve runner (40) seats adjacent the attachment housing, permitting fluid communication only between the inlet (21) and the first outlet (22).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 1, 1996
    Assignee: Idea Factory, Inc.
    Inventors: John R. Mueller, Henry M. Anderson, Jr.