Abstract: A continuously adjustable water flow control apparatus includes at least a control seat, a adjustment head, a push sleeve and an adjustment cap. A relative position between the adjusting plate and the push sleeve can be changed by adjusting the adjustment cap to press against the adjusting plate of the adjustment head. Accordingly, a stepless change of the sectional figure and area of the water channel is attainable. In addition, the use of the continuously adjustable water flow control apparatus in combination with different kinds of shower heads and rotational devices will meet different needs of the users.

Abstract: A shower head having a plurality of spray modes and unique controls to allow the selection of the desired mode. The shower head includes several unique features to allow the inclusion of several different spray modes, such as wide spray, medium spray, center spray, champagne spray, high speed pulsating spray, low speed pulsating spray, and mist. A waterfall mode can be implemented. The shower head includes a flow control valve that controls the pressure of the water flow, and acts to divert water to a mode selector or to a separate spray mode, such as the mist mode. The flow control valve diverts water between the mode selector and the separate spray mode. It also allows a combination of the modes controlled by the mode selector and the separate spray mode. The shower head also includes a mode selector. The mode selector transfers or routes fluids from the flow control valve to any number of individual or a combination of flow spray mode outlets.

Abstract: The invention includes a first dispenser for providing a first dilute concentrate of a use solution in a bottle. This bottle is then used in a portable delivery/dilution device which provides for a second level of concentration of the use solution. The bottles in which the solution is placed has both a vertical and horizontal lockout. The horizontal lockout is useful in making certain the right bottles are utilized with each dispenser and the vertical lockouts are useful in guiding the bottle upwards as the first concentration of liquid is placed in the bottle. The portable delivery/dilution system is easily portable, easily filled with water which can be easily poured from a system after use. The battery is rechargeable and can be used in most any application where spraying is desired. First and second timers activate first and second indicators to notify the user sufficient use solution has been dispensed.

Abstract: The invention, an improved sprinkler structure equips a molded handle and sprinkler majority with internally connected waterways. A valve bar is inside the waterway with extension end extruded out of the majority and connects with a compression board through a screw. A valve opening with contracted diameter is located at the front end of waterway, thus a valve bar can block the valve opening to prevent water spraying from a water outlet. If a valve bar is compressed by a compression board to move backward, water will flow through a water outlet and enters the structure of a sprinkler. Especially, at the sprinkler majority near the side held by a user, a water outlet column connecting with internal waterway inside the sprinkler majority is equipped. A foggy water spray base, which is able to produce foggy water and control water flow is connected to the surrounding edge of the column.

Abstract: A system and method is provided that facilitates the application of a uniform layer of developer material on a photoresist material layer. The system includes a nozzle adapted to apply a predetermined volume of developer material on a photoresist material layer along a linear path having a length approximately equal to the diameter of the photoresist material layer. A movement system moves the nozzle to a first position offset from a central region of the photoresist material layer for applying a first predetermined volume of developer material to the photoresist material layer while the developer material is spin coated. The movement system also moves the nozzle to a second position offset from the central region for applying a second predetermined volume of developer material to the photoresist material layer while the developer is spin coated. The first position is located on an opposite side of the central region with respect to the second position.

Abstract: A shower head having a plurality of spray modes and unique controls to allow the selection of the desired mode. The shower head includes several unique features to allow the inclusion of several different spray modes, such as wide spray, medium spray, center spray, champagne spray, high speed pulsating spray, low speed pulsating spray, and mist. A waterfall mode can be implemented. The shower head includes a flow control valve that controls the pressure of the water flow, and acts to divert water to a mode selector or to a separate spray mode, such as the mist mode. The flow control valve diverts water between the mode selector and the separate spray mode. It also allows a combination of the modes controlled by the mode selector and the separate spray mode. The shower head also includes a mode selector. The mode selector transfers or routes fluids from the flow control valve to any number of individual or a combination of flow spray mode outlets.

Abstract: A spray head assembly particularly, but not exclusively, adapted for use in conjunction with a pulse-action lubrication system that dispenses measured quantities of fluid and propels the fluid through a fluid-carrying apparatus to the spray head assembly. The spray head assembly applies the fluid, e.g., lubricant or coolant, to a target object or article, in particular, a cutting tool, at the remote end of said tube, in the form of a dispersion. The spray head assembly has a plurality of outlet apertures which are disposed at predetermined locations and at predetermined angles with respect to the target object, so as to apply the fluid to multiple surfaces of the target object and thereby ensure thorough lubrication, cooling, etc. of the surfaces of the target object.

Abstract: The invention includes a first dispenser for providing a first dilute concentrate of a use solution in a bottle. This bottle is then used in a portable delivery/dilution device which provides for a second level of concentration of the use solution. The bottles in which the solution is placed has both a vertical and horizontal lockout. The horizontal lockout is useful in making certain the right bottles are utilized with each dispenser and the vertical lockouts are useful in guiding the bottle upwards as the first concentration of liquid is placed in the bottle. The portable delivery/dilution system is easily portable, easily filled with water which can be easily poured from a system after use. The battery is rechargeable and can be used in most any application where spraying is desired.

Abstract: An improved sprinkler spray head is provided for delivering irrigation water to surrounding vegetation, wherein the spray head delivers the irrigation water in the form of one or more discrete streams of selected pattern over a broad range of water supply pressures and substantially without undesirable pattern distortion such as atomization or fogging. The spray head comprises an upper deflector plate mounted on a base ring which is adapted in turn for mounting onto the upper end of a water supply riser. The deflector plate and base ring cooperatively define multiple internal flow paths each including a selectively opened flow port for water flow from the riser to an associated one of a plurality of spray nozzles.

Abstract: An improved switch valve for use in a rinsing shower head embodiment mounted adjacent to a kitchen sink has a spring biased valve shaft having one end connected to a finger operated press button board which is pivotally operated in two positions so as to permit water to be selectively discharged via two outlets. The spring biased valve shaft has two sealing bulges which can block the two outlets in a normal state whereby when the press button board is pressed at either end, the switch valve permits water to be selectively discharged via either one of the two water outlets and the rinsing shower head embodiment is automatically closed by the valve shaft when the press button board is free of a finger's compression. So, it facilitates a person to turn on and off a rinsing shower head and to select the operation modes of the same.

Abstract: A shower head with water supplied through a flexible hose. The shower head provides for two different modes of spray that can be switched by operating two push buttons. The shower head comprises a delimited supply space, two delivery members, two distinct communication passages between the supply space and the delivery members, and two separate intercept valves, each valve controlling the flow through one of the communication passages. Each valve is connected to an operating push button. A valve lever connects the two valves, so that, as one valve is depressed and therefore closed, the other valve is correspondingly opened.

Abstract: A shower head includes a housing supporting a low speed rotary valve member driven by a high speed rotary turbine to produce a variable flow rate. The turbine also produces pulsations of water streams discharged from the housing and is shifted axially to produce continuous water streams. A manually actuated control valve and passages with pressure responsive flow control washers provide for selecting different ranges of variable flow or for bypassing the variable flow.

Abstract: A shower head comprising an insert which is suitable to make the cap that covers the monolithic assembly formed by a button and a return lever for the actuation of the device for switching from a central jet to a peripheral jet and viceversa appear to be divided into two portions: one which lies above the button and one which lies above the return lever.

Abstract: An improved sprinkler nozzle comprises a nozzle body having a nozzle received in a recessed seat provided in a peripheral wall of the nozzle body. The nozzle is formed with a plurality of nozzle ports formed by the radially outer ends of a plurality of vertically flexible nozzle tubes. The flow volume of the water stream being thrown by the sprinkler nozzle is adjusted by selectively operating a flow volume adjustment member carried on the nozzle body to selectively open or close various of the nozzle tubes in various possible combinations. The flow volume of the nozzle will comprise the combined or aggregate flow volumes of the water sub-streams being thrown by those nozzle tubes that are left open. The trajectory of the water stream being thrown by the sprinkler nozzle is adjusted by selectively operating a trajectory adjustment member carried on the nozzle body to bend the flexible nozzle tubes about their vertically fixed, radial inner ends to raise and lower the radial outer ends of the nozzle tubes.

Abstract: Dual-action washing gun consisting of two concentric and coaxial tubes (7, 12), the internal one of which operates at high pressure, the initial part of the internal tube being provided with a cylindrical bush (4) having a hole (5) formed in its walls, and an element for shutting off this hole, consisting of a valve member (18) axially slidable in a sealing manner on the bush.

Abstract: The system of the invention comprises a container with a spout that can be filled with water from a tub. The container having a housing positioned above the container for electrical and pumping components. The housing comprises a dry side and a wet side and a source of liquid cleaner concentrate. The wet side is proximate the container and diluent water. The system also comprises a spray wand that can be used to spray both cleaner and rinse water on a cleanable surface. The housing comprises a wet portion containing a pump drive and tubing providing liquid communication between the container, source of aqueous concentrate and diluent, venturi and liquid communication to a spray head. The dry side containing wiring switches, rechargeable batteries and other electrical systems.

Abstract: An improved flow control irrigation device automatically stops the flow of water to an area when that area has received a predetermined quantity of water and then redirects the water to another area. The device includes a chamber, a carriage assembly, and a two-step valve which is actuated by the carriage assembly. The two-step valve first reduces the static pressure within the chamber and then fully opens an outlet to direct the flow of water to another area. The device also includes internal fluid dampers to protect the device from damage as the carriage assembly and two-step valve are moved from an irrigating position to a bypass position. The irrigation device also includes a pressure release element which facilitates resetting the device to once again deliver water to an area adjacent to the device.

Abstract: A shower head assembly includes a housing including a first end portion engaged with a water outlet cap and a second end portion connected to a water source. The water outlet cap defines a plurality of outer nozzles arranged in a circular manner and a plurality of inner nozzles arranged in a circular manner. An adjusting device is mounted on a periphery of the housing for alternatively introducing water in the housing into the outer nozzles or the inner nozzles such that water can be sprayed outwardly via the outer nozzles or via the inner nozzles alternatively.

Abstract: A decoking tool includes a valve body equipped with a pressurized fluid inlet and having a plurality of fluid passages, including drilling fluid passages extending substantially the full length of the valve body to conduct fluid to drilling nozzle sockets, and cutting fluid passages extending approximately half as far as the drilling fluid passages to conduct fluid to cutting nozzle sockets, the drilling and cutting fluid passages being disposed alternatingly on a circular locus about an axial centerline of the valve body. There are nozzles installed in the nozzle sockets. A diverter plate is interposed between the valve body and the pressurized fluid inlet and has axial fluid passages disposed on a circular path congruent with the circular locus, the disposition of the axial fluid passages being such that the passages align either with the drilling fluid passages or with the cutting fluid passages of the valve body.

Abstract: An improved power-driven brush assembly is disclosed, useful for cleaning the interior surfaces of ducts, pipes, and other similar structures. The apparatus comprises a cable having a brush at one end, and a motor at the other end for spinning the cable and the brush. A casing surrounds the cable, allowing a fluid to be injected through the casing to the brush. A fluid directing assembly at the end of the casing near the brush allows fluid to the be injected into the duct in a desired direction, to flush particulate matter from the vicinity of the brush.

Abstract: An adjustable multi-pattern miniature fountain sprinkler including a base, adjusting mechanisms, and a cover. The base is connected to a water duct disposed at a bottom side thereof. A plurality of water holes are formed in the bottom side of the base. The adjusting mechanisms consists of an upper adjusting seat and a lower adjusting seat coupled together and fitted within the base. The adjusting seats respectively have a bottom surface provided with a central hole which extends outwardly to form sector-like holes. The cover consists of a cover plate and a stem extending from a bottom side of the cover plate. The stem is fitted through the central holes of the respective adjusting seats. The cover plate has a peripheral rim provided with a multiplicity of inclined indentations adapted for providing a spray of water of multiple water levels and water patterns.

Abstract: An improved sprinkler nozzle comprises a nozzle body having a nozzle received in a recessed seat provided in a peripheral wall of the nozzle body. The nozzle is formed with a plurality of nozzle ports formed by the radially outer ends of a plurality of vertically flexible nozzle tubes. The flow volume of the water stream being thrown by the sprinkler nozzle is adjusted by selectively operating a flow volume adjustment member carried on the nozzle body to selectively open or close various of the nozzle tubes in various possible combinations. The flow volume of the nozzle will comprise the combined or aggregate flow volumes of the water sub-streams being thrown by those nozzle tubes that are left open. The trajectory of the water stream being thrown by the sprinkler nozzle is adjusted by selectively operating a trajectory adjustment member carried on the nozzle body to bend the flexible nozzle tubes about their vertically fixed, radial inner ends to raise and lower the radial outer ends of the nozzle tubes.

Abstract: Shower apparatus including a valve having an aperture, a first packing preform mounted on the valve, located downstream of the valve, and a stemmed element selectably movable with respect to the valve aperture and operative to selectably press the first packing preform against the valve, thereby substantially sealing the valve aperture.

Abstract: A generally disk-shaped comb-type hair dryer with drying air discharge nozzles projecting from a concave bottom surface. The bottom surface of the disk shaped hair dryer housing is gently concave in a manner to ergonomically conform the distal ends of the discharge nozzles to the outer contour of the human head. Heated air is emitted from the hair dryer discharge nozzles at the level of, or immediately above the level of, the scalp and is directed parallel to the scalp or upwardly such that there is no waste of air flow, no waste of heat, great efficiency in drying and no irritation of the scalp. The flow of air away from the scalp produces a fuller bodied hair style.

Abstract: An improved sprinkler nozzle comprises a nozzle body having a nozzle received in a recessed seat provided in a peripheral wall of the nozzle body. The nozzle is formed with a plurality of nozzle ports formed by the radially outer ends of a plurality of vertically flexible nozzle tubes. The flow volume of the water stream being thrown by the sprinkler nozzle is adjusted by selectively operating a flow volume adjustment member carried on the nozzle body to selectively open or close various of the nozzle tubes in various possible combinations. The flow volume of the nozzle will comprise the combined or aggregate flow volumes of the water sub-streams being thrown by those nozzle tubes that are left open. The trajectory of the water stream being thrown by the sprinkler nozzle is adjusted by selectively operating a trajectory adjustment member carried on the nozzle body to bend the flexible nozzle tubes about their vertically fixed, radial inner ends to raise and lower the radial outer ends of the nozzle tubes.

Abstract: A dishwasher is provided with a valve for alternating flow to upper and lower spray arms during washing. The valve is controlled by periodic interruption of the pump for certain lengths of time. An electromechanical timer has a main cam wheel and an auxiliary cam wheel. The main cam wheel controls the pump and other parts of the dishwasher. The auxiliary cam wheel overrides the main cam wheel control of the dishwasher to provide the periodic lobes.

Abstract: A nozzle including a tubular nozzle body forming a centrally located liquid flow path, the body having an inlet end and an outlet end. Mounted centrally in the body within the flow path is a pressure-regulating mechanism including an axially located dual-pressure baffle. The baffle is located at the outlet end and forms a nozzle gap with a throat surface of the body. During operation, a spring biases the baffle to close the gap and the liquid pressure on the baffle operates to open the gap. Adjustably mounted on the baffle is a shield which is movable relative to the baffle between a normal pressure position and a low pressure position. In the normal pressure position, the shield forms a gap size appropriate for a normal supply pressure. In the low pressure position, the shield forms a gap having an increased size appropriate for a supply pressure which is substantially less than the normal supply pressure.

Abstract: A diffuser for a hair dryer having an air discharge nozzle, the diffuser comprising a body having a side wall defining a first opening adapted to communicate with the nozzle and a second opening. The body defines an air passage communicable between the first and second openings for conducting therebetween an air flow. Also included is a grill overlying the second opening and defining a plurality of discharge openings, and a plurality of generally hollow fingers extending from the grill outwardly of the air passage. The fingers define respective finger discharge openings and respective finger discharge passage portions communicable between the air passage and the finger discharge openings. In addition there is included a valve for selectively and adjustably controlling the flow of air from the air passage through the discharge openings and the finger discharge openings.

Abstract: A water sprayer assembly particularly useful for spraying trees includes a ground stake insertable into the ground, and a housing fixed to the ground stake at its upper end. The housing includes a water sprayer at its upper end for spraying water from under a tree, a first coupling device for coupling the housing to a water supply pipe, and a second coupling device for coupling the housing to one end of a water feed tube having a water sprayer at its opposite end attachable to a tree for spraying water to prevent freezing or undue heating of the tree.

Abstract: A power assisted dump valve for a high pressure nozzle system. The dump valve is formed from a unitary housing or valve body. A valve chamber in the valve body includes a slidable piston which, in a first position, closes an atmospheric channel and allows high fluid pressure to be present at the nozzle and, in a second position, opens the atmospheric channel and allows the input fluid to dump to atmosphere to remove the high fluid pressure at the nozzle. A resilient spring, in conjunction with the piston, causes a snap action when the piston closes the atmospheric channel thereby forming a good seal.

Abstract: In-line adjustable air flow gun is to be permanently installed in the air line, and used with other pneumatic air tools, such as sanders, die grinders, drills, impact wrenches, duel action sanders and spray guns. It's primary function is to blow away debris, by providing an adjustable air flow as is necessary to accomplish a large variety of different situations.

Abstract: An ejection nozzle for high pressure and low pressure cleaning apparatus having a cylindrical hollow body (14) with a front flange (31) having a central inwardly projecting cavity (33) and provided with a central narrow orifice (32), and at least two annular orifices (34), a distributing valve (20) with a central duct (26) sealingly slidable in the cavity of the cylindrical body (14) and having an external front portion (20') mating the central cavity (33), an exterior coaxial cylindrical shell (10) consisting of a front portion (12) fixed to the cylindrical body (14), and a rear portion (12') slidable on the body (14), and a device for placing the front portion (20') in sealingly engagement with the central cavity (33) in the high pressure ejection and out of the cavity (33) in the low pressure ejection.

Abstract: A shower rose or head assembly includes a supply device (16) and a pair of shower roses or heads (10). Each head includes a chamber into which water can be supplied from a common water supply via the supply device, and at least one wall through which a plurality of outlet apertures (38) are provided and from which water can issue from the chamber in a plurality of narrow streams. A valve assembly (28) is also provided serving to close off the supply of water to the shower head (11). The chamber of each shower head has an internal cross-sectional dimension smaller than for a conventional shower head thus providing a constriction in the flow path through the assembly, whilst the supply device contains a branch conduit (17) which serves to provide a further constriction in the flow path through the assembly. The constrictions serve to reduce the rate of flow of water through the assembly.

Abstract: In a fuel injector, a plurality of pairs of first and second injection ports are formed in a distal end portion of a nozzle body, and are spaced from one another peripherally of the nozzle body. The angles of the first and second injection ports relative to an axis of the nozzle body is different from each other. The inner ends of the first injection ports are disposed at a valve seat, and the inner ends of the second injection ports are spaced from the inner ends of the first injection ports toward the distal end of the nozzle body in the axial direction of the nozzle body. Each pair of first and second injection ports have a substantially common outer end. At an initial stage of the lift of the needle valve, the injection of fuel from the first injection ports is effected preferentially due to a throttle effect between the abutment portion and the valve seat.

Abstract: A dispensing pump having a minimal number of molded plastic components is configured to have a relatively low. profile when mounted on a spray container. The pump includes a base having a chamber depending downwardly therefrom within which is received a piston biased by a spring. The piston has a piston rod which extends upwardly through the base for coupling with one leg of a L-shaped handle pivoted on the base. Upon squeezing the handle, the handle rotates to lift the piston to pressurize liquid in the container. The liquid is dispensed laterally of the base through a valve body which includes a rotatable valve element seated therein. The rotatable valve element rotates about an axis perpendicular to the valve body and includes both an opening for releasing a stream of liquid from the pump and an opening for releasing a spray of liquid from the pump. In order to refill the chamber with liquid from the container, a dip tube extends from the base and is in communication with the chamber.

Abstract: A high pressure fluid spray gun comprising an adjustable shoulder support with a rotatable head and a length adjustment mechanism. The high pressure gun also includes a reversible piston and seat operable by a manual trigger for directing the flow of high pressure fluid to discharge either through the gun barrel or to a dump chamber which is mounted on a swivel for convenient adjustment of the alignment of the dump hose. The high pressure inlet hose is connected to a "Y" fitting in the barrel to reduce the back thrust on the operator when the gun is being operated.

Abstract: A delivery system for dispersing either hot air or water uniformly to the outer surface of a shell mold used for forming a thin molded shell, for the respective fusion and cooling phases thereof. The delivery system includes a plurality of distributors, each having a central water inlet surrounded by an axially adjustable outer shell, with the latter having a frusto-conically shaped upper end which cooperates with the upper edge of the central water inlet to selectively close off or vary the annular opening therebetween for controlling the flow of air at a predetermined temperature form the space intermediate the central water inlet and the surrounding outer shell.

Abstract: A spray valve is disclosed for controlling and directing the flow of a fluid. The spray valve includes an integral trigger/waterway, that is movable between an open and a closed position, and a non-movable fluid seal that plugs the end of the waterway to prevent the flow of fluid. A spring normally biases the trigger to the closed position. The force needed to activate the trigger is substantially independent of the water pressure flow and is defined almost exclusively by the force needed to compress the spring. The spray valve assembly is held together by an integral snap-fit construction, eliminating the need for fasteners such as screws, pins, or the like. The spray valve includes a spray cap that provides a variety of spray patterns. At least one of the bores in the spray cap which is used to produce a coarse spray is also used to produce a mist, so that a conventional bore having a relatively small diameter for producing a mist is not required and the likelihood of clogging is reduced.

Abstract: A gas nozzle has a body threaded on a threaded conduit with an insert therebetween. This insert is not changed for another insert in order to adapt the nozzle to either natural gas or LP gas; instead, the body is tightened onto the insert and threaded conduit for LP gas and is loosened about one thread for natural gas. The insert has a first restricted orifice and a bypass passageway around this restricted orifice. The body has a second restricted orifice which is larger than that of the first restricted orifice. Thus, when the body is tightened on the conduit, a seal is made to close off the bypass passageway and the gas flow is through the first and second restricted orifices in series. When the body is loosened, the bypass passageway comes into effect and the gas flow is also through the bypass passageway to be restricted only by the second restricted orifice.

Abstract: A device intended primarily for use in a shower stall that is adapted to dispense a predetermined total amount of a selected additive into a water stream, with the rate of mixing of the additive and water being controlled as a function of the water pressure. A positive displacement pump is used to dispense the additive from a storage chamber, and the additive is dispensed via a controllable applicator device.

Abstract: A device for cleaning surfaces in general by means of a liquid jet comprises a cleaning liquid entry duct (1) in which a hollow shaft (3) fitted with a drive impeller (9) is rotatably mounted. After traversing the impeller, the liquid enters the shaft to then exit in the form of a compact filiform jet through a nozzle (6) which is inclined to the longitudinal axis of rotation of the shaft. The speed of rotation of the shaft and hence of the jet can be adjusted at will from zero to a maximum value by a braking unit (23, 24). There is also provided a selector (88) arranged to assume a first position in which it enables all the liquid to enter the hollow shaft, and a second position in which part of the liquid is deviated upstream of the impeller and discharged downstream of the impeller as an atomized conical jet.

Abstract: A hose nozzle comprising a tubular body having female threads on one end portion thereof. The tubular body provides a hand grip portion adjacent the one end portion suitable to be grasped in one hand with the thumb naturally extended into an actuating position on an opposite end of the hand grip portion. The tubular body defines an interior water passage and has an inner annular ball valve seat facing toward the passage therein on which a ball valve is mounted for varying the flow rate of the water through the valve seat. A manually actuatable flow directing assembly is provided for receiving water flowing through the valve seat and for directing the same into variable stream formations. An actuating member is provided having a thumb-engaging portion extending in the actuating position for effecting pivotal movements of the actuating member about the pivotal axis of the ball valve by thumb engagement.

Abstract: A water jet discharge pipe which produces a wide effective spray area and long water reach at low pressure and water volume. Compressed air is injected around the periphery of the pressurized water stream produced through an inner cylindrical member and which is throttled by a nozzle extending into such inner cylindrical member. The injected air prevents reduction of the flow velocity of the water by contact with the inner wall of the cylindrical member. In addition, external air is introduced through air inlets in an outer cylindrical member extending from the inner cylindrical member so as to straighten the air layer accompanying the water jet exiting from the inner cylindrical member and suppress premature dispersal of the water stream prior to ejection from the outer cylindrical member. After such ejection, expansion of the injected air atomizes the water stream to provide large area coverage thereof.

Abstract: A hydrokinetic amplifier 10 having a primary liquid input formed into a primary liquid jet surrounded by a motivating vapor that transfers vapor momentum to the primary liquid jet and accelerates the primary liquid jet through a minimum cross-sectional area 20 upstream of a diffuser is provided with a secondary inlet that admits a secondary fluid to merge with the primary liquid jet in a diffuser 16 beyond the minimum cross-sectional area. Without varying the primary inflows of liquid and vapor, the secondary flow varies inversely with the fluid flow resistance of the output load; and this can be used to vary the volume, pressure, and temperature of the output. The product of the pressure and volume of the combined flows can exceed the product of the pressure and volume of the primary flow, and change in the load resistance can be used to turn the secondary flow on and off for adding a material to the primary flow.

Abstract: A shower head assembly is comprised of a diverter valve for diverting the water supply to one of two shower heads. One of the shower heads is generally laterally and adjustably displaced from the other of said shower heads by means of a swivable extension arm and the entire assembly is easily installable on the existing overhead water supply line of a shower stall or bath enclosure.

Abstract: A misting and watering can includes a can body having a pouring spout on one side thereof and a hollow handle on its opposite side. A misting and watering nozzle mounted in the pouring spout includes a misting aperture surrounded by multiple pouring passages in communication with the pouring spout. A pumping mechanism within the hollow handle includes a trigger operator. A delivery tube in the interior of the can body is connected with the pumping mechanism within the hollow handle. A discharge tube connected with the pumping mechanism extends within the pouring spout and is connected with the nozzle in communication with the misting aperture.

Abstract: A sprayer comprising a housing (10) having an internal aperture in which a spool (12) is mounted for translational movement is disclosed. The spool has a nozzle (32) mounted to it. A cavity (30), formed in the spool, is configured to provide a passageway for directing fluid from an inlet (20) in the housing to the nozzle when the sprayer is in a spraying position. The cavity also provides a fluid passageway from the fluid inlet to a fluid outlet (21), which is also formed in the housing. The latter fluid passageway permits a reverse fluid flow through the nozzle. The direction of the reverse fluid flow is opposite to spraying flow direction. Thus, the reverse fluid flow cleans the nozzle by removing matter that clogs the nozzle. A pneumatically actuated, double-acting piston and cylinder assembly is used to move the spool between the spraying position and the cleaning position.

Abstract: A water ejecting gun simultaneously produces two kinds of ejecting flows, a straight flow and a spray flow. The gun disposes a rotating or spiral fan element in a water passage for producing the spray flow. The straight flow acts as a carrier for the spray flow. A mechanism for producing the spray and straight flows includes an inner sleeve, an outer sleeve rotatably and axially movable on the inner sleeve, a nozzle element disposed in the inner sleeve which defines a main flow passage and a sub-flow passage and a frusto-conical core element engaging the upstream end of the nozzle element to form a variable gap therebetween. When the gap is open, water flows to the main flow passage. When the gap is closed, a smaller water flow to the main flow passage occurs through radial and axial passages in the core element. The straight and spray water flows exit the gun simultaneously through an ejecting opening.

Abstract: An improved showerhead comprising a nozzle and a ring valve. The interior of the nozzle defines a secondary fluid passageway. The exterior of the nozzle includes a plurality of grooves on the front portion of the nozzle. The nozzle also includes at least one opening through its sidewall. The ring valve includes a recessed cavity and fits over the nozzle in sliding engagement with the nozzle between a first and second position. When the ring valve is in its first position, the recessed cavity communicates with both the opening and the channel passageways to form a primary fluid passageway, permitting water to flow through both the primary and the secondary fluid passageways. When the ring valve is in its second position, the inner surface of the ring valve blocks the opening through the nozzle sidewall such that fluid flows through only the secondary fluid passageways rather than the primary channel passageways.

Abstract: The instant invention relates to a spray nozzle or showerhead which is operable to selectively discharge a continuously coarse spray, a pulsating spray, a variable combination of the coarse spray and pulsating spray, a continuously fine spray and a variable combination of the fine spray and pulsating spray. The nozzle housing is formed with three separate groups of discharge orifices. A flow directing plate is designed to direct flow through three set of passages to discharge said five types of sprays.