And Valve Controlling Flow Patents (Class 239/443)
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Publication number: 20110095101Abstract: A sprinkler has a sprinkling device, and an inlet controlling device and an end cap respectively mounted on two opposite ends of the sprinkling device. The sprinkling device has a casing having outlet holes, and two regulating panels having regulating slots, two regulating wheels, two transmission rods and a cover having limit slots mounted on the casing. The outlet holes, the regulating slots and the limit slots respectively align with each other and are mounted around multiple nozzles. Turning the regulating wheels forces the nozzles to bend through the regulating panels so the sprinkler has a variety of sprinkling patterns to be suitable for every place where the sprinkler is placed. The nozzles are individually manufactured and are easily mounted on the casing and replaced.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2009Publication date: April 28, 2011Applicant: KWAN-TEN ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.Inventors: Po-Hsiung Wang, Tzu-Meng Wang
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Patent number: 7909269Abstract: A pull-out faucet has a spray head with spray selection and pause control. A spring-loaded push button interrupts outlet spray entirely as long as it is being depressed. A rocker button controls spray through inner and outer sets of outlet orifices, for example, giving the user the option of an aerated water jet or an unaerated shower. The rocker button mounts on an integral pivot post of a valve body that houses a diverter valve that is controlled by the rocker button. The rocker button has a pair of legs that extend through openings in the valve body to engage a groove in the diverter valve. Pivoting the rocker button about a pivot axis by depressing either its forward or aft portion, moves the diverter valve along a valve axis to route flow to either the inner or outer orifices.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2006Date of Patent: March 22, 2011Assignee: Kohler Co.Inventors: Perry D. Erickson, David E. Hansen, Patrick H. Montag
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Patent number: 7896259Abstract: The present invention provides a water saving showerhead that allows a bather to switch among at least three different water delivery functions. In the first function, the showerhead delivers a concentrated fluttering spray. In the second function, the showerhead delivers a combined spray pattern, wherein the fluttering spray and a radially dispersed precision spray are simultaneously delivered to the bather. In the third function, the showerhead delivers the precision spray pattern. The combination spray pattern is effected without compromising either the desirable massaging and cleaning effect of water delivery or the inherent water conservation benefits. In addition, the showerhead of the present invention provides an automatic return feature for return of the showerhead to the first function when water pressure to the showerhead falls below a predetermined bottom threshold.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2006Date of Patent: March 1, 2011Assignee: As IP Holdco, L.L.C.Inventors: David Meisner, Walter Pitsch, Tung Hsien Lu
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Publication number: 20110024516Abstract: A hand held shower with a button switching mechanism for switching spray patterns disclosed in the present invention comprises a body, a button switching mechanism and a cover unit. The button switching mechanism comprises a seat, a disc, a lever, a button, a lower ratchet wheel sleeve and an upper wheel bar. Each time the button pressed, the disc will be rotated to a certain angle so that the outlet hole of the disc will align with the different inlets of seat. The inlets of the seat and the channels with different functions of the cover unit cooperate to switch the spray pattern. The spray pattern can be conveniently and accurately switched by pressing the button with one hand and with little effort.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2009Publication date: February 3, 2011Applicants: XIAMEN SOLEX HIGH-TECH INDUSTRIES CO., LTD.Inventors: Renzhong LI, Robert Zhou
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Patent number: 7871019Abstract: An adjustable jet gun for cleaning machine includes a barrel, a pressure adjustment sleeve fastened to the front end of the barrel and operable to adjust the pressure of water delivered through the adjustable jet gun, a support ring sleeved onto the front end of the pressure adjustment sleeve and holding a steel ball in each of a number of ball racks around the periphery thereof, a sliding sleeve sleeved onto the support ring and movable to force the steel balls out of the inside wall of the support ring, a nozzle head detachably connected to the front end of the support ring and having a positioning groove extending around the periphery of a rear positioning ring thereof for receiving the steel balls to lock the nozzle head to the support ring.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2009Date of Patent: January 18, 2011Assignee: Active Products International LimitedInventor: James S. T. Hou
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Patent number: 7871020Abstract: A faucet spray head having a volume control mechanism allowing the user to adjust the flow of water through the spray head from a full-spray to full-stream and to a paused flow and flow levels therebetween. The volume control mechanism illustratively includes a spring-activated safety mechanism that prevents the user from inadvertently leaving the faucet head in an off position, thereby preventing the mixing or backing up of hot water into the cold water supply.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2007Date of Patent: January 18, 2011Assignee: Masco Corporation of IndianaInventors: Alfred Charles Nelson, Derek Allen Brown
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Patent number: 7857241Abstract: A configuration structure of a spray nozzle and a shower head, adapted to a wall outlet, includes a three-way control valve, a connecting rod and a spray unit. The three-way control valve has an inlet connected to the wall outlet, a front outlet connected to an inlet tube extending from a rear side of the connecting rod, and a lower outlet connected to a hose of the spray unit. The connecting rod has a closed lower end, an upper end connected with the shower head, and at least one spray head at a front side thereof. With the three-way control valve and the connecting rod, the front and lower outlets of the three-way control valve are connected to the spray nozzle and the connecting rod respectively to form two water passages. The upper end of the connecting rod is connected with the shower head.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2009Date of Patent: December 28, 2010Assignee: Xiamen Solex Technology Ltd.Inventor: Hao Deng
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Publication number: 20100320290Abstract: A handheld showerhead has a showerhead portion including a plurality of spray nozzles and a handle portion including a fluid inlet that receives water flow from a water source and a fluid passage that transports the water flow from the fluid inlet to the showerhead portion in a first flow direction. A fluid conveyance structure positioned at least partially within the showerhead portion has a base with two or more inlet openings. A mode selector includes a control knob and a fluid chamber with a fluid inlet that receives the water flow from the handle portion in a second flow direction and a rotatable chamber wall that defines a chamber outlet in selective fluid communication with the fluid conveyance structure. Rotation of the control knob rotates the chamber wall to selectively align the chamber outlet with one of the inlet openings in the base of the fluid conveyance structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2010Publication date: December 23, 2010Applicant: WATER PIK, INC.Inventors: HAROLD A. LUETTGEN, LELAND C. LEBER, MICHAEL J. QUINN
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Patent number: 7854398Abstract: A portable pressure washer includes a housing having a front end and a rear end defining a longitudinal axis. A handle has a first end extending from a rear portion of the housing and a second end terminating in a barrel. A first nozzle and a second aperture extend from the barrel. A fluid pump and a motor disposed are disposed within the housing, which includes a fluid inlet in fluid communication with the first nozzle and the second aperture.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2006Date of Patent: December 21, 2010Assignee: Techtronic Outdoor Products Technology LimitedInventors: Klaus Karl Hahn, Michael R. Gardner, Charles Keith Long, Jesse John Jerabek
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Patent number: 7854401Abstract: A faucet wand includes a waterway having a body with a cavity therein. A plate is attached to the body to cover the cavity and form a conduit in the waterway.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2006Date of Patent: December 21, 2010Assignee: Moen IncorporatedInventor: Michael L. Malek
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Publication number: 20100301135Abstract: A variable arc sprinkler head or nozzle may be set to numerous positions to adjust the arcuate span of the sprinkler. The sprinkler head includes an arc adjustment valve having two portions that helically engage each other to define an opening that may be adjusted at the top of the sprinkler to a desired arcuate length. The arcuate length may be adjusted by pressing down and rotating a deflector to directly actuate the valve. The sprinkler head may include a lock-out feature to prevent adjustment. A method of irrigation is also provided involving moving the deflector between an arc adjustment position and an operational, irrigation position. The sprinkler head may also include a flow rate adjustment valve that may be adjusted by actuation of an outer wall of the sprinkler. Rotation of the outer wall causes a flow control member to move axially to or away from an inlet.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2010Publication date: December 2, 2010Inventors: Steven Brian Hunnicutt, Thomas Richard Bednar
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Publication number: 20100276504Abstract: A mode shifting apparatus for a decoking tool, a decoking tool and method of operating same. The apparatus includes features to make it rotatably and translationally responsive to changes in pressure of a decoking fluid such that the apparatus is cooperative with the tool and the decoking fluid in a first operating condition to establish a drilling mode with one or more of the tool's drilling nozzles, and in a second operating condition to establish a cutting mode with one or more of the tool's cutting nozzles. In one form, the apparatus includes one or more sets of tandem seals disposed along a component interface within the apparatus or between the apparatus and the tool to help redundantly isolate seizure-sensitive components within the apparatus from the pressurized decoking fluid. In another form, the apparatus includes a gas spring to counteract the forces imposed by the pressurized decoking fluid. In another form, the apparatus includes a manual override connection.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2010Publication date: November 4, 2010Inventors: Douglas Adams, Lloyd D. Hanson, Andrew Worley
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Patent number: 7819343Abstract: In a tool for cutting up coke, comprising a housing mounted on a drill stem in the operating condition, and wherein at least one cutting nozzle for cutting and one boring nozzle for boring coke by means of a water jet, and a switchable valve means arranged in a flow-through channel for alternatively feeding the water to the flow channels in a flow body for the paths to the cutting and boring nozzles, and a switching apparatus manually or water-pressure-controlled operable at switching pressure of the water within the flow-through channel, for switching the valve means, are arranged, comprising a distribution apparatus rotatably supported above the flow body, with at least one valve body for closing off at least one opening of the flow channels, wherein depending on each angular position of the distribution apparatus with respect to the flow body, the flow path of the water to the boring nozzle or the flow path to the cutting nozzle is free or obstructed, for easier rotation of the distribution apparatus,Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2007Date of Patent: October 26, 2010Assignee: Ruhrpumpen GmbHInventors: Wolfgang Paul, Dirk Heidemann, Kay Simon, Thomas Graefenstein, Steffen Krenzer
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Publication number: 20100264237Abstract: A handheld showerhead assembly is provided which provides for a plurality of spray patterns. In a preferred embodiment, the showerhead assembly provides for four spray patterns including an oval shaped spray pattern. The showerhead is rotatably attached to the handle so that the showerhead can be rotated relative to the handle without altering spray patterns, other than their orientation. Furthermore, the handheld shower assembly includes a push button controller located within the handle.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2009Publication date: October 21, 2010Inventor: Ray Engel
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Publication number: 20100237160Abstract: A shower device includes spray outlets and valves configured to control flow of a fluid to the spray outlets. At least one of the valves is configured to control, independently of other valves, flow of the fluid to at least one of the spray outlets.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2009Publication date: September 23, 2010Inventors: Michael A. Miller, Julian Giggs, Lizhong Liao, Shengjun Du
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Patent number: 7789326Abstract: A handheld showerhead with a showerhead portion and a handle portion. The showerhead portion may include at least two fluid channels. The handle portion may be operatively associated with the shower portion. The handle portion may include at least one fluid inlet or fluid passage. The handle portion may further include a movable mode selector. Movement of the mode selector may selectively place the fluid inlet or fluid passage in fluid communication with at least one of the two fluid channels in the showerhead portion.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2007Date of Patent: September 7, 2010Assignee: Water Pik, Inc.Inventors: Harold A. Luettgen, Leland C. Leber, Michael J. Quinn
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Publication number: 20100193610Abstract: Output of a showerhead system is selectable between a plurality of spray modes using a control mode selector located adjacent to a shower pipe. The showerhead system also includes an adjustment mechanism located near or about the shower pipe to pivotably adjust the position of the showerhead. The showerhead system also has dual support structures in the form of arms extending between the control mode selector and the showerhead. The dual arms each house one or more hoses that may be flexible and transport water from the mode selector can be adjusted to direct water to individual hoses or simultaneously to multiple hoses.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2010Publication date: August 5, 2010Applicant: Water Pik, Inc.Inventors: Leland C. Leber, Brian R. Williams
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Patent number: 7766260Abstract: A switchable showerhead has a body, a switching device, a water-spraying device and an operating device. The body has a mounting recess, a front through hole, a rear through hole, a mounting chamber, a connecting frame, an inserting hole and an inner tube. The switching device is mounted in the body and has a holding element, a front guide base, a rear guide base and a valve stem. The valve stem is movably mounted in the guide bases. The water-spraying device is mounted in the body, communicates with the switching device and has a shell and a cover. The shell is mounted in the mounting recess. The cover is mounted on the shell and has an inserting tube and multiple spouts. The operating device is mounted on the body, is connected to the switching device and has an operating panel connected to the valve stem.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2008Date of Patent: August 3, 2010Inventor: Wen-Yi Lin
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Patent number: 7762479Abstract: The invention provides an adjustable showerhead that provides a variety of distinct discharge water patterns. The showerhead features a ceramic disk assembly that provide long-life and reliable operation to the showerhead. The showerhead includes a wand having a receiver with a discharge outlet and a depending lug. The disk assembly includes an upper ceramic disk fixedly positioned within the receiver, and has a curvilinear groove and a water inlet hole that receives water from the wand's discharge outlet. A lower ceramic disk is movably positioned within the receiver against the upper disk, and has a plurality of outlet holes arrayed along the periphery. A bushing resides within a central opening of the lower disk and operably connects the lower disk to the receiver. An outlet assembly is operably connected to the lower disk, and includes an inner faceplate with a plurality of discharge outlets, and an outer faceplate with a plurality of discharge outlets.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2008Date of Patent: July 27, 2010Assignee: Xiamen Lota International Co., Ltd.Inventor: Zhiyong Li
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Patent number: 7753291Abstract: A water outlet apparatus comprises a hand-held tubular wand in two co-axial rotatable parts in which at or towards the outer end of an outer part water outlet means is provided. A mixing/shut-off valve is housed in an inner end of the outer part. An inner part has secured therein one end of a hosing for delivery separately of two types of water, i.e. hot water and cold water, to the valve for mixing. The other end of the hosing is for integration into two separate sources of water. The water outlet means may be a series of nozzles radially of the outer part of the wand for use as a shower head.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2007Date of Patent: July 13, 2010Assignee: Munster Simms Engineering LimitedInventor: Edward John Gilmore
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Patent number: 7748406Abstract: A dual-handle control faucet that includes a pull-out head and a faucet base. The pull-out head is switchable between a first water discharge pattern and a second water discharge pattern. The pull-out head switches from the first water discharge pattern to the second water discharge pattern upon disengagement with the faucet base, which provides for hands-free switching between to two spray patterns.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2006Date of Patent: July 6, 2010Assignee: Newfrey LLCInventors: Edward Pilatowicz, Oscar Romero, Alston E. Williams
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Patent number: 7740191Abstract: A shower device includes: a driving unit including a housing and a core allowed to reciprocate by water which is introduced into the housing; a shower part allowed to swing; a water guide channel introducing water which is introduced into the housing to the shower part; and a power transmission part transmitting a motion of the core to the shower part. The shower part sprinkles water while swinging when water is introduced into the housing.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2007Date of Patent: June 22, 2010Assignee: Toto Ltd.Inventors: Takahiro Ohashi, Ryoko Ishimaru, Kazuki Kuroda
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Patent number: 7665676Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 27, 2007Date of Patent: February 23, 2010Inventor: Mordechai Lev
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Patent number: 7661609Abstract: A pressure washer wand having first and second valves that can be opened in a predetermined or user-adjustable manner through movement of a trigger. In one form, the first and second valves are opened sequentially in response to movement of a trigger to transition from a no-flow condition to a relatively low pressure flow and thereafter to a relatively high pressure flow. In another form, the sequencing of the valves can be changed such that only the first valve, which provides a relatively low pressure flow, is opened in response to movement of the trigger. A pressure washing system having the pressure washer wand is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2006Date of Patent: February 16, 2010Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Shane Dexter, Dinesh Koka
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Publication number: 20090321538Abstract: The present invention provides in an adjustable shower head having a user-operable variable spray pattern. The shower head includes an adjustment mechanism that is hydropowered by water passing through the shower head, upon activation by a user.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2009Publication date: December 31, 2009Applicant: LOMAK INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.Inventor: James Chi-Wai LO
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Publication number: 20090320203Abstract: A control module for a multi-nozzle shower has a body, a control panel and a controlling assembly. The body is mounted securely in the shower and defines at least one chamber having valve seats, at least one inlet and multiple outlets respectively communicating with the nozzles. The control panel is mounted securely on the body and seals the at least one chamber. The controlling assembly is mounted in the control panel and has multiple valve disks and buttons. The valve disks selectively block the valve seats to stop water flow. The buttons connected to the valve disks and are arranged on the control panel and selectively actuate the valve disks to block the valve seats. Thereby, people can conveniently control water discharged from different nozzles or showerheads of the shower.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2008Publication date: December 31, 2009Inventor: Jeff CHEN
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Publication number: 20090314858Abstract: A showerhead providing an improved pause mode that restricts the amount of water emanating from the head. The showerhead includes a first and second outlet nozzle, a valve body operative to be in fluid communication with a shower pipe, the valve body having first and second flow channels in fluid communication with the shower pipe, each of which is also in fluid communication with one of the outlet nozzles. The first and second flow channels have different cross-sectional areas. In another embodiment, the valve body further includes a valve center in fluid communication between the first flow channel and the shower pipe, and is also in fluid communication between the second flow channel and the shower pipe. The valve body further defines a first hole in fluid communication with the first flow channel and the valve center, and a second hole in fluid communication with the second flow channel and the valve center, with the second hole having a smaller cross-sectional area than that of the first hole.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2009Publication date: December 24, 2009Applicant: Water Pik, Inc.Inventors: Harold A. Luettgen, Gary D. Golichowsi, Gary L. Sokol
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Patent number: 7635095Abstract: The invention relates to a rotor nozzle, in particular for high pressure devices, having a nozzle housing which has a swirl chamber between a rear inflow opening for a fluid, in particular water, and a front outlet opening, with a front end of a rotor, which is inclined during operation toward a longitudinal axis, being supported at a bearing, in particular a cup-shaped bearing, in said swirl chamber and being able to be driven by fluid flowing into the swirl chamber to make a rotary movement around the longitudinal axis such that the fluid exits the nozzle housing via the outlet opening in the form of a conical jet, and having a gravity circuit which includes at least one movable switching element and which switches between at least two different operating modes by movement of the rotor nozzle in the space, wherein the gravity circuit is arranged in the front region of the rotor nozzle downstream of the swirl chamber, wherein the switching element releases the outlet opening and closes a functional opening oType: GrantFiled: November 13, 2007Date of Patent: December 22, 2009Inventor: Anton Jaeger
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Patent number: 7611077Abstract: A rotary sprinkler comprising a sprinkler body supporting a nozzle body and a water distribution plate supported on a shaft downstream of said nozzle body, said water distribution plate provided with a plurality of grooves shaped to redirect a stream emitted from said nozzle body and to cause the water distribution plate to rotate when struck by the stream; a stream deflector supported within said sprinkler body and surrounding said nozzle body; wherein said nozzle body and said stream deflector cooperate to produce a substantially rectangular wetted pattern area.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2006Date of Patent: November 3, 2009Assignee: Hunter Industries, Inc.Inventors: George L. Sesser, Sean M. Scott
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Patent number: 7611081Abstract: A cylindrical adapter to a fire nozzle is disclosed which produces not only a forward stream but also at the same time a second rearward directed safety spray cone shaped bubble which encloses the fireman and any persons or property being rescued. This adjustable cone shaped bubble protects the fireman by reducing the radiant heat felt by the fireman as well as dangerous gases. Also is taught a small pipe centered in the cylinder with the purpose to allow a shaft to be inserted therein. This shaft can be used to control the forward stream in future models of the invention.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2006Date of Patent: November 3, 2009Inventor: Charles Howse Partee
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Patent number: 7581685Abstract: A faucet end piece connectable to a faucet nozzle is provided including a cylindrical body defining a cavity, a vertical pipe extending within the cavity, and an internal partition with water passages therethrough, extending across the cavity and connecting the vertical pipe to the body; a valve insertable in the cavity including a cap portion fitting over the vertical pipe and having at least one side orifice, a bore and a flange portion projecting transversally from the cap portion; a resilient element insertable inside the cavity between the body's internal partition and the valve flange portion. The valve is movable vertically under water pressure between an upper position wherein water flows through the cap portion side orifice, the bore and through the body vertical pipe, and a lower position where water flows around the cap portion through the internal partition water passages.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2007Date of Patent: September 1, 2009Inventor: Christian Belisle
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Publication number: 20090206178Abstract: A showerhead comprising a body delimiting a distribution chamber provided with a water inlet and at least two distinct outlets, a shutter axially sliding between a first seat of the distribution chamber, in which it interrupts a fluid path towards a first outlet, and a second seat of the chamber, in which it interrupts a fluid path towards a second outlet. The showerhead comprises an electric motor provided with a shaft, a guided slide fixed to the shutter and coupled to the shaft of the motor, the coupling between the slide and the shutter being of the screw and female screw type, for converting a rotation of the shaft into an axial sliding of the shutter.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2009Publication date: August 20, 2009Inventor: Fabrizio Nobili
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Publication number: 20090206179Abstract: A handshower for domestic use comprising a body delimiting a water distribution chamber having at least two distinct outlets, a diffuser comprising at least two delivery zones each in fluid communication with a respective outlet and a shutter arranged in the distribution chamber for selectively blocking a fluid path towards at least one of the two outlets. The handshower comprises a rigid shell fitted watertight onto the body and onto the diffuser, electric operation means of the shutter, a hydraulically insulated and sealed seat, delimited by the rigid shell on the body and on the diffuser, for the accommodation of the electric operation means, an opening on the rigid shell for access into said seat and a watertight closing keypad of said opening, for enabling the electric operation means.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2009Publication date: August 20, 2009Inventor: Fabrizio Nobili
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Patent number: 7568636Abstract: The present invention relates to a portable sprayer for applying a diluted product to a surface to be treated. The sprayer includes a housing including an inlet for supplying pressurized water to the sprayer, a first water only outlet, and a second diluted product only outlet. A mixing chamber is located within the housing. The mixing chamber is dimensioned to securely hold the product and is in fluid communication with the second outlet. A first flow passage extends through the housing. The first flow passage is in selective fluid communication with the inlet and the first outlet. A second flow passage extends through the housing. The second flow passage is in selective fluid communication with the first flow passage and the mixing chamber. A wall of the second flow passage is configured to direct the pressurized water flowing through the second flow passage into the mixing chamber to evenly dissolve the product and provide a generally consistent product to water ratio.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2006Date of Patent: August 4, 2009Assignee: Nottingham-Spirk Design Associates, Inc.Inventors: Craig M. Saunders, Lindsey Tufts, Jr., Charles Peter Althoff, Jeffrey Kalman, Donald C. Fuchs, Jr., Michael P. O'Toole
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Publication number: 20090165618Abstract: In a tool for cutting up coke, comprising a housing mounted on a drill stem in the operating condition, and wherein at least one cutting nozzle for cutting and one boring nozzle for boring coke by means of a water jet, and a switchable valve means arranged in a flow-through channel for alternatively feeding the water to the flow channels in a flow body for the paths to the cutting and boring nozzles, and a switching apparatus manually or water-pressure-controlled operable at switching pressure of the water within the flow-through channel, for switching the valve means, are arranged, comprising a distribution apparatus rotatably supported above the flow body, with at least one valve body for closing off at least one opening of the flow channels, wherein depending on each angular position of the distribution apparatus with respect to the flow body, the flow path of the water to the boring nozzle or the flow path to the cutting nozzle is free or obstructed, for easier rotation of the distribution apparatus,Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2007Publication date: July 2, 2009Applicant: RUHRPUMPEN GMBHInventors: Wolfgang Paul, Dirk Heidemann, Kay Simon
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Patent number: 7552879Abstract: A water spouting device 28 capable of being small sized and provided with a good appearance, and further, capable of realizing a comfortable shower spouting and a straight water spouting is provided with a group of numbers of water sprinkling holes 62 formed of small holes being disposed in a manner so as to be dispersed, and a water spouting outlet 74 for the straight water spouting disposed along a peripheral direction in a manner so as to surround an outer peripheral side of the water sprinkling holes 62, which is continuously extending in a peripheral direction. The shower spouting is performed by means of the water spouting from the water sprinkling holes 62, and the straight water spouting with a single line-like regulated water flux is performed by means of both the spouting water from the water sprinkling holes 62 and that from the water spouting outlet 74.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2006Date of Patent: June 30, 2009Assignee: Inax CorporationInventors: Masaaki Nagata, Masaki Nishimura, Atsushi Kushimoto
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Patent number: 7533833Abstract: A watering nozzle assembly includes an adjustment member received in the barrel and an outlet device is connected to the adjustment member. The outlet device includes a rotatable member, a collar mounted to the rotatable member and a nozzle member connected to the rotatable member. An intermediate member is located between the rotatable member and the nozzle member. One side of the intermediate member has a plurality of rods and passages. Multiple apertures are defined in an outer periphery of the nozzle member. Multiple cone-shaped recesses are defined in an inner periphery of the nozzle member and enclose the apertures respectively. Multiple spiral grooves are defined in each of the cone-shaped recesses. When the cone-shaped recesses are sealed by the rods and a part of each of the spiral grooves are exposed beyond the rods so that mist water goes out from the apertures via the spiral grooves.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2006Date of Patent: May 19, 2009Inventors: King-Yuan Wang, Shun-Nan Lo
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Publication number: 20090032610Abstract: A power sprayer or spray device for use with a faucet. The spray device diminishes the tendency of water to emanate therefrom when not activated.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2007Publication date: February 5, 2009Inventor: Michael Scot Rosko
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Publication number: 20080302886Abstract: The invention relates to a shower head which comprises a housing (2) wherein a valve (V), which comprises a closing body (10) which can be adjusted between two closing positions by changing the type of jet by means of an actuation device (19), is arranged. The actuation device (19) comprises a rotating wheel (33, 41, 51, 61, 71) which is arranged on the outer side of the housing (2), said rotating wheel being actively connected to the closing body (10) such that it can manually rotate in a limited manner in order to adjust the closing body (10). A valve pipe (3) is arranged in the housing (2), whereon the rotating wheel (33, 41, 51, 61, 71) is mounted in a rotationally limited manner. Said shower head can be manually actuated in a simple manner and can consist of very few parts.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2006Publication date: December 11, 2008Applicant: WEIDMANN PLASTICS TECHNOLOGY AGInventors: Benjamin Hodel, Lutz Alteneder, Henning Kaess
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Publication number: 20080271766Abstract: A tool for crushing coke includes a casing which in the operational state is connected to a drill rod and on or in which is arranged at least one cutting nozzle and one drill nozzle for drilling coke and at least one valve for controlling a direction of flow of water flowing through the drill rod and the casing through the cutting nozzle and the drill nozzle.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2008Publication date: November 6, 2008Applicant: RUHRPUMPEN GMBHInventors: Wolfgang Paul, Maciej Barcikowski, Dirk Heidemann, Mathias Ozimek
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Publication number: 20080217434Abstract: The invention relates to a shower attachment which comprises a first part (T1) which comprises a water guiding channel (2), and a second part (T2) which comprises at least one first and one second outlet opening (A1, A2) which can be selectively connected to the water guiding channel (2) by means of a valve (V). Said valve (V) is embodied by areas (BI, B2) of the two parts (TI, T2), which are connected to each other in a manner such that they can be displaced and are arranged in the inside of the second part (T2). The valve (V) can be changed by displacing at least one part (T2), and the both known areas (B1, B2) are connected together in such a manner that they can pivot. The first part (T1) comprises a pivotable axis (24) and at least one outlet opening (7) which is arranged at a distance therefrom. The second part (T2) comprises, optionally, at least two inlet openings which are arranged at a distance in relation to said pivotable axis (24).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2006Publication date: September 11, 2008Applicant: Weidmann Plastics Technology AGInventors: Henning Kaess, Paul Bosch, Kurt Kremm
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Patent number: 7384005Abstract: A spray head assembly is provided for use in RV's, motor homes, campers and the like having gray and black water waste tanks. The spray head assembly allows for easy and thorough cleaning of the tanks to rid the tanks of sludge and debris that accumulates therein potentially causing unsanitary and unsafe conditions. Different forms of the invention are described for either retro-fitting or for factory installation on new RV's. The preferred form of the spray head assembly includes a mount having a planar flange for attachment to the outside wall of an RV waste tank. An aperture formed in the tank wall allows the spray head assembly to penetrate therethrough. By attaching a water conduit to the spray head assembly the nozzle of the spray head assembly will rapidly rotate by the pressurized water directed therein and will forcefully spray water through a plurality of channels in the nozzle. The sprayed water strikes the interior tank walls with great force, dislodging the sludge and debris buildup.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2005Date of Patent: June 10, 2008Assignee: Camco Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Donald R. Caine, William T. Brockington
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Patent number: 7380731Abstract: A water sprayer includes a housing, a control valve, a valve seat, a nozzle unit, a valve shaft, and a control button. Thus, the first nozzle and the second nozzle of the nozzle unit provide two different water spraying modes so that the water is injected outwardly from the nozzle unit in two different spraying modes according to a user's requirements, thereby enhancing the versatility of the water sprayer. In addition, the water sprayer is switched between two different spraying modes by pressing of the control button, thereby facilitating the user operating the water sprayer.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2006Date of Patent: June 3, 2008Assignee: Da Yuan Sheng Industrial Co., Ltd.Inventor: Ming-Yuan Hsu
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Patent number: 7360723Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 30, 2004Date of Patent: April 22, 2008Inventor: Moty Lev
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Patent number: 7360721Abstract: In order to achieve a particularly simple construction which is, in particular, easy to assemble in the case of a nozzle assembly for a high-pressure cleaning device with a low-pressure nozzle, a high-pressure nozzle arranged in it, a spray lance which bears a sealing pipe connection insertable into the high-pressure nozzle, a bypass surrounding the high-pressure nozzle and leading to the low-pressure nozzle and displacement elements which alter the distance between the sealing pipe connection and the high-pressure nozzle in such a manner that the sealing pipe connection abuts sealingly on the high-pressure nozzle in a high-pressure position and, as a result, interrupts the connection from the spray lance to the bypass whereas, in a low-pressure position, the sealing pipe connection is at a distance from the high-pressure nozzle and, as a result, releases the connection from the spray lance to the bypass, it is suggested that the spray lance bear a pot-shaped housing which surrounds the sealing pipe connectioType: GrantFiled: June 2, 2005Date of Patent: April 22, 2008Assignee: Alfred Kaercher GmbH & Co. KGInventor: Thomas Hofer
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Patent number: 7328860Abstract: A water sprayer includes a handle having an inside formed with a water inlet channel and an end portion formed with a mounting seat which has a water conduit and a receiving chamber, a control shaft rotatably mounted in the receiving chamber of the handle and having a first side formed with a stop wall and a second side formed with a connecting slot, and a control handle pivotally mounted on the mounting seat and connected to the control shaft to control rotation of the control shaft. Thus, the control shaft is rotatable to regulate the water flow rate injected from the spraying head, so that the water sprayer has a flow regulating function.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2006Date of Patent: February 12, 2008Assignee: Shin Tai Spurt Water of the Garden Tools Co., Ltd.Inventor: Chin-Yuan Chen
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Patent number: 7328858Abstract: A shower head for a kitchen sink, comprising a first insert and a second insert for water conveyance, the second insert being provided with elements for coupling to the enclosure, which comprise at least one tab that is adapted to enter, as a consequence of motion in an axial direction, a receptacle provided in the enclosure in order to lock the insert upon rotation about its own axis, rotation in the opposite direction being prevented by the coupling with the first insert.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2004Date of Patent: February 12, 2008Assignee: AMFAG S.p.A.Inventor: Orlando Bosio
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Patent number: 7325754Abstract: In a shower nozzle of the present invention, a holding portion (1a) having a water flow passage communicating with a hot/cold water inlet formed therein and a water spraying portion (1b) having a plurality of water passing holes provided therein are connected to each other through an open/close valve (6) detachably disposed at one end portion of the holding portion (1a) or the water spraying portion (1b) to form a nozzle body (1c) and a push button (12) for performing the open/close operation of the open/close valve is detachably fitted to the other end of the water spraying portion (1b), whereby water can be jetted and stopped by merely pressing the push button from above in a state of the shower nozzle locked to a shower hook to increase an operability, and the shower nozzle can be easily converted into a type not having a water jetting and stopping function or a type having the water jetting and stopping function.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2003Date of Patent: February 5, 2008Assignee: Toto Ltd.Inventor: Kazuyo Mukai
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Patent number: 7320442Abstract: An on-off shower head, comprising an outer enclosure and a jet opening and closing device, further comprising water conveyance means arranged within the enclosure and adapted to prevent any contact of the water with the enclosure.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2004Date of Patent: January 22, 2008Assignee: AMFAG S.p.A.Inventor: Orlando Bosio
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Patent number: RE40440Abstract: A rotating stream sprinkler including a rotor plate supported on one end of a shaft for rotation, in an operative mode, relative to the shaft; a nozzle located along the shaft upstream of the rotor plate; the rotor plate formed with a chamber and one end of the shaft has a stator fixed thereto within the chamber, the fluid chamber at partially filled with a viscous fluid; and wherein the chamber is at least partially closed at an upper end thereof by a rotor cap plate; and further wherein an underside of the rotor cap plate is provided with a first plurality of teeth and an upper surface of the stator is provided with a second plurality of mating teeth adapted to engage the first plurality of teeth to enable rotation of the rotor plate with the shaft in the adjustment mode.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2004Date of Patent: July 22, 2008Assignee: Hunter Industries IncorporatedInventor: George L. Sesser