Abstract: An ultrasonic liquid treatment chamber has an elongate housing through which liquid flows longitudinally from an inlet port to an outlet port thereof. An elongate ultrasonic waveguide assembly extends within the housing and is operable at a predetermined ultrasonic frequency to ultrasonically energize liquid within the housing. An elongate ultrasonic horn of the waveguide assembly is disposed at least in part intermediate the inlet and outlet ports, and has a plurality of discrete agitating members in contact with and extending transversely outward from the horn intermediate the inlet and outlet ports in longitudinally spaced relationship with each other. The horn and agitating members are constructed and arranged for dynamic motion of the agitating members relative to the horn at the predetermined frequency and to operate in an ultrasonic cavitation mode of the agitating members corresponding to the predetermined frequency and the liquid being treated in the chamber.

Abstract: A variable arc sprinkler nozzle is provided for distribution of water through nearly any adjustable arcuate span. The nozzle includes one or more arcuate slots formed by the helical engagement of spiral surfaces of a deflector and a nozzle body. A user may rotate a portion of the nozzle body to select the arcuate span of the one or more slots. A matched precipitation rate feature is adjustable to proportion the amount of water directed to the deflector depending on the extent of the arcuate span. Further, edge fins on the deflector and nozzle body channel water flow at the two edges of the distribution arc to increase the throw radius and to provide fairly uniform water distribution at the edges of the arc.

Abstract: A residential sidewall sprinkler and system for a coverage area defined by a pair of parallel vertical walls. The sprinkler includes a body having a passageway defining a K-factor of about 6. The body has an inlet coupled to a fluid supply line and a distal end coupled to a deflector assembly. The deflector assembly includes a face portion with an upper canopy and a lower canopy disposed about the face portion. The sprinkler is mounted to one of the walls to define a ceiling-to-deflector distance ranging from about four inches to about twelve inches. The fluid supply at the inlet is at least at one of a substantially constant flow rate of fluid and substantially constant fluid pressure. The deflector assembly distributes the fluid over the coverage area so as to wet the vertical walls within about twenty-eight inches of the ceiling over the ceiling-to-deflector range.

Abstract: A swirler is provided for a fuel injector of a combustor of a gas turbine engine. The swirler is for directing an airflow into the combustor so as to atomise fuel exiting the fuel injector. The swirler has one or more passages for channelling the airflow. Each of the passages is configured to rotate the airflow channelled by that passage about a swirl axis of the swirler, such that on exiting the passage the airflow has an exit swirl angle and a direction of rotation relative to the swirl axis. The swirler is configured such that the exit swirl angle and/or the direction of rotation may be selectively varied.

Abstract: The cavitation heating system of the preferred embodiment includes a reservoir to contain an operating fluid, and a cavitator subsystem with an inlet to receive the operating fluid from the reservoir, a cavitator to cavitate the operating fluid, and an outlet to transfer the cavitated operating fluid to the reservoir. The cavitation of the operating fluid generates heat. The cavitation heating system may use various techniques either singly or in combination to increase the heat generated from the cavitation of the operating fluid, including: the use of oil as an operating fluid, the addition of dissolved noble gases in the operating fluid, the use of a pump to create jets that cavitate the operating fluid in a vessel and heat the operating fluid, and the use and control of pressure on the cavitation of the operating fluid.

Abstract: An atomizing nozzle (20) configured to convert a fluid (88) into a mist (92) for use in a misting system is provided. The atomizing nozzle (20) has a nozzle body (22) encompassing a cylindrical occluder chamber (50), a substantially spherical occluder (26) residing within the occluder chamber (50), and an orifice insert (24) affixed to an outlet end (44) of the atomizing nozzle (20). The orifice insert (24) encompasses an insert chamber (74) contiguous with the occluder chamber (50) and having a conical chamber bevel (76) proximate an outlet end (78) of the insert chamber (74), and has a mating surface (82) configured to mate with the occluder (26). The mating surface (82) has at least one flow-control groove (86) configured to control the flow of the fluid (88) through the atomizing nozzle (20).

Abstract: Briefly described, embodiments of the present disclosure include: confining/focusing vortex flow transmission structures, mass spectrometry systems including a confining/focusing vortex flow transmission structure, methods of using the confining/focusing vortex flow transmission structure, methods of using mass spectrometry system, methods of transmitting droplets and ions, methods of evaporating droplets and desolvating ions, and the like.

Abstract: A method for atomizing at least one liquid (1) using an atomizer (10) which has at least one annular gap (11) is described, with the following steps: letting out the liquid (1) through the at least one annular gap (11) into an atomizer chamber (20), wherein at least one constriction of the annular gap (11) is produced, the constriction running around the at least one annular gap (11), and disintegrating the liquid (1) in the atomizer chamber (20) into liquid droplets (2) at a distance from the at least one annular gap (11). An atomizer (10) for carrying out the method is also described.

Abstract: The fuel injector configured according to the invention is characterized by an orifice plate being situated downstream from a valve-seat body having a fixed valve seat, the orifice plate having at least one outlet opening. Directly upstream from the outlet openings is an inflow opening having an annular inflow cavity. The valve-seat body covers the inflow cavity in such a way that the downstream outlet openings of the orifice plate are covered. The flow-exposed flow-through area above each outlet opening, which is calculated as the product of the circumference of the outlet opening in the region of its entry plane and the free height in the inflow cavity, is smaller than the area of the inflow plane of the outlet opening. The fuel injector is particularly suitable for use in fuel injection systems of the mixture-compressing internal combustion engines having externally supplied ignition.

Abstract: A rotary atomizer spray coating device, in certain embodiments, has a bell cup with a generally parabolic flow surface. This generally parabolic flow surface provides additional surface area for dehydration of coating fluids, thereby improving color matching as compared to traditional bell cups, for example, by affording capability for higher wet solids content. In addition, the coating fluid accelerates along the generally parabolic flow surface, resulting in the fluid leaving the bell cup at a greater velocity than in traditional bell cups. Furthermore, a splash plate disposed adjacent the bell cup, in certain embodiments, is designed such that fluid accelerates through an annular area between the splash plate and the generally parabolic flow surface.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of atomizing one or more fluids. Various embodiments of the invention have been disclosed in which one or more fluid streams flow so that impingement of the fluid stream(s) occur which impingement provides atomization of the fluid. Various devices and methods for providing the atomization have been disclosed, where at least some of those provide a large span between maximum and minimum amount of fluid being atomized. The fluid streams may e.g. have a cross section in the order of 0.1 mm before impingement, and the resulting droplets after impingement may have a cross section in the order of 0.01 mm.

Abstract: A spray gun includes a body, a hole defined thereof, and a nozzle portion. The nozzle portion includes an air-inducting device communicating with the hole, with the air-inducting device including a bore for allowing liquid to flow through and a plurality of retaining sections. Each retaining section includes an elastic element and a detent disposed therein. The nozzle portion also includes a positioning ring having a plurality of engaging portions disposed on an end and an air cap including two horns and a plurality of outlet holes adapted for allowing liquid to flow out. The engaging portions are adapted for receiving the detent. The air cap includes two horns and a plurality of outlet holes adapted for allowing liquid to flow out, with the air cap engaging with the positioning ring.

Abstract: A discharge head for fluids, with a discharge nozzle (1) which has a discharge opening (2) and accommodates an internal sleeve (5) in which is arranged an internal body (4) which delimits an outlet channel (7) and has a connecting element (8) for connection to a counterpart (9) of a discharging apparatus, the internal sleeve (5) having, on the end side adjacent to the discharge opening (2), a sealing surface (10) against which a valve stopper (3) which is located on the internal body (4) and closes the outlet channel (7) is spring prestressed.

Abstract: A injector nozzle for a cryogenic fluid wherein both the kinetic energy of the discharge stream, and the residual volume of cryogenic fluid contained within the nozzle is reduced, the dispensing nozzle of a generally showerhead type configuration, with discharge ports disposed at the periphery of the showerhead discharge face, and a filler member disposed internal to the showerhead assembly, to reduce the volume of the conical chamber immediately upstream of said discharge faceplate.

Abstract: A nozzle for use with a walk-behind blower includes a nozzle restriction due to a sloped upper wall of the nozzle body. The nozzle restriction increases the air velocity in the upper region of the nozzle and forces leaves and debris downward so that airflow through the lower region of the nozzle more effectively laterally displaces them. The configuration of the nozzle body may be adapted to accommodate a variety of engine outputs while utilizing a common design for a blower frame, impeller and shroud.

Abstract: This invention finds application in the field of liquid distributing devices, and particularly relates to a sprinkler head device, particularly for use in sprinkler systems for distributing liquids or the like. The device comprises a support body (2) to be removably coupled to a sleeve (3) for connection to an external liquid supply line, a convergent nozzle (8) between the body (2) and the sleeve (3) and a diverter member (9) downstream from the nozzle (8) for diverting flow and sprinkling fluid out. The device further includes main connection means (16) for removably attaching the nozzle (8) to the support body (2) while preventing any accidental separation thereof upon mutual coupling and uncoupling of the sleeve (3) to the body (2), thereby allowing fast and easy periodic replacement of the nozzle (8).

Abstract: Manual spraying device including a push-button that can be actuated manually, the push-button including a spray nozzle, the spray nozzle having an inner chamber adapted to receive a non-gaseous fluid product under pressure and delimited towards the outside by a perforated front wall, a reservoir for the fluid product to be sprayed, and a dispensing device that can be mechanically actuated by the push-button and adapted to transfer the fluid product from the reservoir to the inner chamber of the nozzle, the front wall having a plurality of calibrated holes, each having a diameter of between 1 and 100 ?m, the diameter of each hole not differing from a mean of the diameters of the various holes by more than 20%.

Abstract: A shower head includes a mouth piece including a middle axial through channel for flow through of water, a rotationally symmetrical deflection element for the water being near the external outlet of the channel, which mouth piece is connected to a holder through which the water is fed, while the deflection element is held by a stem which with radial clearance projects axially in the channel, and is surrounded by a conical surface, the mouth piece limiting a cavity around and axially outside the deflection element, the conical surface projecting convergently outwardly. The stem may be conical at least in the portion being furthest away from the deflection element, whereby the surface of the stem converges towards the deflection element, and whereby the flow area for the water between the stem and the mouth piece is altered by axial movement of the mouth piece relatively to the holder.

Abstract: A spray head provided with a plurality of nozzles defined by a base and a deflector cap. Each nozzle is provided with a deflector portion or nozzle plate for directing an upward traveling fluid in an outward direction. Furthermore, the deflector portion may be provided with steps or vanes for altering and varying the flow characteristics of a fluid spray pattern exiting the nozzle. In this manner, different portions of the fluid spray pattern may be projected to varying distances so that the fluid may cover an area having generally straight boundaries and having one or more right angles. Furthermore, the fluid spray pattern may be used to cover a triangular area. In this manner, overspray is reduced. The areas covered by independent nozzles of the spray head may be proximally located by their arrangement within the spray head so as to minimize overlap of the areas.

Abstract: An irrigation sprinkler spray nozzle is provided that includes a first deflector surface defining a first configuration to project a fluid spray having a first distribution pattern, and a second deflector surface defining a second configuration to project a second fluid spray having a second, different distribution pattern. To select the fluid spray, the nozzle further includes a selector having a first position to select the first deflector surface and a second position to select the second deflector surface.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a device for splitting a propelled aerosol cloud. The device utilizes a curved spray chamber and a thermal technique to divert any desired portion of the aerosol to waste. The remainder of the aerosol is made available to an ELSD or similar instrument for analysis.

Abstract: A processing apparatus for fluid with a simple structure, high productivity, ability of precise dispersion, emulsification and grinding, is provided. The apparatus of the present invention comprises at least two processing faces of a first face and a second face, both of which are arranged in a tight-closed passage and positioned opposite to each other to constitute part of said passage, and a contact pressure applying mechanism for putting both faces 1, 2 into closed contact with each other, wherein the rotation of the second processing face 2 in respect of the first processing face 1 may cause dispersion or emulsification of the fluid to be processed between both processing faces 1, 2.

Abstract: A water-deflecting shroud. In one embodiment, the water-defelcting shroud comprises a detachable parabolic shield to confine a rupture from a lint filter disposed within the parabolic shield, the parabolic shield configured to modify the rupture in the direction of the interior of the parabolic shield. A securing component coupled to the parabolic shield is configured to secure the shroud to the lint filter and the lint filter to a hose to deflect the rupture. In another embodiment, the shroud provides a splashguard to prevent the rupture from splashing onto adjacent areas and structures.

Abstract: Using a swirl type fuel injection valve, a concentrated spray area and a thin spray area are formed, the positions thereof are adjusted, and the spray is made to conform to the geometric shape of the engine and mounting position of the fuel injection valve, so as to reduce the fuel consumption and control the unburnt components in exhaust gas. The fuel injection valve is so constructed that a step is formed on the injection hole opening of the fuel injection valve, so as to provide two or more edge transition portions at the injection hole opening, resulting from the step, and the line connecting the edge transition portions forms an oblique angle relative to the wall formed by the step perpendicular to the injection hole center axis and the angled wall.

Abstract: A rotor plate for a sprinkler includes a water impingement surface bounded by an annular peripheral wall and having a radial center, and adapted to be impinged upon by a stream emitted from a nozzle. The water impingement surface is formed to include at least one radially extending drive channel having an entrance proximate the radial center and an exit in the peripheral wall, the drive channel curving from entrance to exit in a first direction so as to cause the plate to rotate when the stream exits at an offset from the center of rotation; at least one range channel extending substantially radially with little or no curving, from entrance to exit; and at least one brake channel curving from entrance to exit in a second direction opposite the first direction to thereby resist rotation of the plate caused by at least one drive channel.

Abstract: A pressurized fluid handling nozzle has a body with a first end and a second end, a fluid conduit and a recess at the second end. The first end is configured for connection to a pressurized fluid source. The fluid conduit has an inlet at the first end and an outlet at the recess. The nozzle uses the Bernoulli effect for lifting a part.

Abstract: An apparatus of the present invention includes: a container operable to hold a liquid; circuitry operable to provide an electrical stimulus; and a piezoelectric element electrically coupled to the circuitry. The piezoelectric element includes a first face positioned beneath the liquid when the liquid is placed in the container, the piezoelectric element being responsive to the electrical stimulus to produce acoustic energy that causes droplets to form from the liquid. The piezoelectric element has a focal length along a focal axis intersecting the first face. The piezoelectric element and the container are structured in relation to one another to form an oblique angle between the focal axis and an axis generally parallel to a surface of the liquid when the liquid is at rest in the container.

Abstract: A liquid spray nozzle configured to provide a relatively uniform droplet size spray having a nozzle body, a flow passage disposed in the nozzle body, a turbulent flow mechanism in the flow passage, a flow separating mechanism in the flow passage and a converging mechanism at the nozzle body outlet. The turbulent flow mechanism, preferably a cylindrical pin, induces turbulent flow to the fluid stream flowing through the passage. The flow separating mechanism, also preferably a cylindrical pin, separates the turbulent flow into two separate, diverging streams. The converging mechanism is configured to direct the two streams together such that the colliding thereof produces a spray made up of substantially uniform sized droplets. Preferably, the converging mechanism is an orifice plate having two outwardly extending deflecting members and a generally oval-shaped opening and the nozzle body is adapted to threadably connect to a hose or other conduit.

Abstract: In an injection nozzle for an internal combustion engine including a nozzle housing, a closure member disposed in a nozzle opening and connected to a nozzle needle for axially moving the closure member outwardly off its seat in the nozzle opening to open the nozzle by providing a gap to permit fuel to be discharged into a combustion chamber of an internal combustion engine so as to form a fuel injection cone, the nozzle seal and the closure member have seal surface areas provided with turbulence chambers for imparting turbulence to the fuel flowing through the gap in order to more finely atomize the fuel forming the fuel cone in the combustion chamber.

Abstract: In a fluid pump and cartridge assembly, a cartridge includes a material inlet port, a material outlet port, and a feed screw. The feed screw delivers fluid to be dispensed from the fluid inlet to the outlet port. The fluid inlet is preferably elongated in a direction along a longitudinal axis of the feed screw to enhance consistency in material flow through the cartridge. The feed screw is preferably driven by a closed-loop servo motor to achieve high-performance dispensing resolution. The assembly is preferably compatible with fixed-z and floating-z cartridges. A optional vented dispense tip, in combination with the fluid pump, allows for repeatable deposit of fillet patterns while maintaining optimal consistency.

Abstract: A deflector at the downstream end of a fuel tube deflects incoming fuel into an annular fuel channel in a fuel swirler of an injector. The deflector prevents direct impact of the cooler fuel on the exposed walls of the swirler body. The deflector can be formed by a tab or other integral portion of the heatshield, or as a separate piece fixed to the heatshield or swirler body. The deflector minimizes disruption of flow through any flow slots that are covered by the deflector, and may have i) a relatively small circumferential extent, such that the deflector covers only a few flow slots, ii) flow openings or slots that allow a portion of the fuel to flow inwardly of the deflector into the otherwise covered flow slot(s), or iii) a space or gap between the side(s) of the deflector and the inner walls of the annular channel.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for laterally deflecting and/or separating a flow of particles using a static array of optical tweezers. In an array of optical tweezers with a lattice constant larger than the size of a particle of interest, particles driven past the array by an external force experience an additional interaction with the array of traps. By altering the angle of the array of traps relative to the external force, the particles' movement from trap to trap inside the array can be biased away from the direction of the external force, thereby enabling selective deflection and/or separation of particles.

Abstract: A processing apparatus for fluid with a simple structure, high productivity, ability of precise dispersion, emulsification and grinding, is provided. The apparatus of the present invention comprises at least two processing faces of a first face and a second face, both of which are arranged in a tight-closed passage, and positioned opposite to each other to constitute part of said passage, and a contact pressure applying mechanism for putting both faces 1, 2 into closed contact with each other, wherein the rotation of the second processing face 2 in respect of the first processing face 1 may cause dispersion or emulsification of the fluid to be processed between both processing faces 1, 2.

Abstract: A mist sprayer includes a base, a pump, a pressure storage member, a circuit board, a mounting tube, an injection unit, a decorative shade, a mounting seat, a guide unit, a bottle, and a plug. Thus, the liquid is mixed with and atomized by the pressurized gas and the misted gas hits the striking face of the guide unit to multiple misted molecules, thereby enhancing and optimizing the atomized effect of the liquid.

Abstract: There is provided a fuel injection valve in which nozzle holes are formed on a metering plate and fuel flowing on a face of the metering plate on the upstream side is injected outside of a face of the metering plate on the downstream side through the nozzle holes. The fuel injection valve includes a vortex flow generator means for changing a flow of fuel passing in each nozzle hole into a vortex flow, wherein the vortex flow generator means is provided on the upstream side of the metering plate. The vortex flow means is a vortex flow generator groove provided on an upper face of the metering plate and connected with a wall face of an entrance of the nozzle hole, and a main stream of fuel flowing in the groove is directed to a position shifted from the center of the nozzle hole. Alternatively, the vortex flow means is a protrusion formed on an upper face of the metering plate. A flow of fuel is changed into a vortex flow in the nozzle hole and injected from the nozzle hole.

Abstract: A nozzle having an ejection duct structured so as to allow a better distribution of the substances on the inner panes of nasal cavities and similar, such as auricular, vaginal and rectal cavities is described. A conical central portion is mounted in the nozzle outlet portion with its base in the outlet opening providing an annular fluid outlet, the conical central portion is rigidly secured to the inner wall of the outlet portion with baffles. In different embodiments of the invention the outlet portion, the central portion, the baffles and the annular outlet opening vary in shape.

Abstract: A vortex generator creates a waveform within a housing. The waveform evolves into a vortex as it exits an orifice of the housing. The vortex carries a bolus of active substances held within the housing. A different number of actives can be used. To form a waveform, the housing has a diaphragm with an actuator for moving the diaphragm. The housing may have a mechanism for facilitating directional pointing and/or causing oscillating movement of the housing to enable multi-directional targeting of the vortex.

Abstract: It is an object of the invention to provide an injection nozzle that efficiently foams foamed aerosol content, thereby improving adhering ability onto applying part. Furthermore, facilitating the oxidization of the foamed aerosol content and improving the effectiveness of the foamed aerosol content. It is also an object of the invention to provide an aerosol injection nozzle for injecting the foamed aerosol content that the clogging is prevented even when the foamed aerosol content have a high viscosity with a simple constitution and in low cost. An aerosol injection nozzle according to the invention includes a collision wall for foamed aerosol content to be collided and interfusing with air, disposed at an injection outlets. The collision wall is disposed within a retention chamber for temporary retaining the foamed aerosol content.

Abstract: A swirl pressure nozzle with a nozzle body is proposed, in which an inner area is provided, which has a tapered section with a largest diameter and a smallest diameter. The nozzle has an inlet which leads into the section in an essentially tangential manner, which has a diameter, such that a fluid medium can be guided under pressure through this inlet in an essentially tangential manner into the tapered section of the inner area. The section has an axial length and at its end with the smallest diameter leads into an outlet of the nozzle, which has the same diameter as well as a length. The different parameters are in a ratio to each other, that lies in the following ranges: Dp/Do in the range from 0.42 to 1.56; Ds/Do in the range from 3 to 8; the angle of opening (alpha) of the tapered section greater than 60°; Lo/Do in the range from 0.2 to 1.5.

Abstract: A pop-up sprinkler includes a base member positionable above a ground surface and a sprinkler head having a substantially cylindrical conduit provided with a proximal end portion in fluid communication with a water supply source. The sprinkler head further has a distal end portion having a plurality of tapered apertures randomly spaced thereabout for receiving a first array of water. The distal end portion further has a slot formed therein for defining a ledge along a select portion of the conduit. The sprinkler further includes a plurality of diverters slidably positionable within the slot. The plurality of diverters include a plurality of flange portions for stopping the plurality of diverters from being raised beyond a predetermined position. The ledge portion receives the plurality of flange portions so that the plurality of diverters can be effectively supported at non-operating positions.

Abstract: In accordance with the teachings of the present invention, a sootblower design incorporates a downstream nozzle positioned on a nozzle block body and an upstream nozzle positioned longitudinally from the position of the downstream nozzle farther from a distal end of the nozzle block than that of the downstream nozzle. The upstream nozzle has a geometry that is different than the geometry of the downstream nozzle. By having nozzles of different geometries, each nozzle can be individually optimized for the flow conditions each nozzle experiences.

Abstract: A sprinkler nozzle having a nozzle housing with an inlet for liquid and having a longitudinally extending axis. The nozzle housing, opposite the inlet, is delimited by a surface of revolution with nozzle outlet openings arranged around the axis. In the flow direction opposite the nozzle outlet openings, respective impact faces are arranged for reflecting the liquid that flows out through the nozzle outlet openings. The impact faces are constituted by the ends of respective threads that are secured to the nozzle housing, whereby the impact faces are able to reflect water that flows out of the respective nozzle outlet openings.

Abstract: A spray nozzle for discharging liquid in a spray pattern onto a ground surface includes a structure to obtain optimum diffusion of the liquid droplets in the spray pattern. The spray nozzle includes a diffuser plate having an upwardly extending diffuser blade thereon. The diffuser plate and blade are adjustable vertically and longitudinally in the discharge end of the nozzle to enable variation in the diffusion characteristics of the liquid discharged from the nozzle. The diffuser plate is also removable for replacement with other plates having alternative diffuser blades. The structure enables variation in the spray pattern of the liquid passing between the diffuser blade and the inner surfaces of the side walls of the nozzle by changing the location of the diffuser plate and blade in relation to the discharge end of the side walls of the nozzle or by using another plate having a different diffuser blade for different diffusion characteristics.

Abstract: A showerhead assembly has a tubular shaped spray head and a longitudinal axis. The tubular shaped spray head has several apertures located along the longitudinal axis. The tubular shaped spray head is connected to a water source for introducing water in the tubular shaped spray head. The showerhead assembly also has a housing for supporting the tubular shaped spray head on a surface. Water traverses through the tubular shaped spray head for spraying beams of water through the apertures.

Abstract: The spraying device comprises: a tubular body which defines a chamber connected to a supply of water under pressure, a nozzle (1) with atomizer and a constriction organ in the form of a valve (6) in order to form a thin-walled hollow jet. The orifice (7) of the nozzle comprises a surface shaping the jet which is arranged to produce at the level of this latter an asymmetry of rotation. The spraying device preferably comprises two nozzles centered in the same plane and forming between them an angle which is of the order of 80°. The valves of these two nozzles are controlled simultaneously by appropriate elements.

Abstract: A water deflector for use with a nozzle is disclosed. The nozzle has a water channel including a water inlet and a mouth from which water is dispersed. The water deflector comprises a shaft for passing through the water channel of the nozzle, the shaft having a lower end and an outer end, and an aperture along a part of its length between the lower and outer ends. A base member connects to the shaft at the lower end thereof, and has a width sufficiently large to prevent, in use, the base member from entering the water inlet of the water channel. Water passing through the water channel is deflected by the water deflector to alter the pattern of watering about the nozzle.

Abstract: A nozzle, especially an atomizing nozzle for an oil burner, has a housing with a nozzle opening, and a distributing insert which from the interior of the housing lies on the housing in the area of the nozzle opening and is held in the housing with the help of a deformed housing section. To better assure the functioning of the nozzle an elastically deformable element is arranged between the housing section and the distributing insert.

Abstract: A fuel injector is provided which comprises a swirl generator and a swirl regulator. The swirl regulator comprises an upper housing mounted to an upper part of said body and a lower housing including a center aperture, said lower housing and said upper housing cooperatively defining a plurality of cavities; a rotating member including a center shaft and a plurality of vanes formed thereon, said center shaft being rotatably disposed in said center aperture of said lower housing and coupled to said swirl generator, said vane being disposed in said cavity such that said cavity is divided into a first chamber and a second chamber, said first chamber communicating with said fuel passageway and said second chamber communicating with the outside of said injector; a biasing member forcing said rotating member to rotate against a force acting on said vane from a pressure difference between said fuel passageway and the outside of said injector.

Abstract: In the embodiments described in the specification, a deck/hall extended coverage horizontal sprinkler arrangement has a sprinkler body with frame arms oriented in a vertical plane and a deflector mounted on the frame arms having semi-conical sections on opposite sides of the frame arms. The semi-conical sections are open in the direction toward the sprinkler orifice and include centrally located horizontal openings with vanes extending forwardly above the opening and top surfaces which are flattened and extend outwardly beyond the edges of the conical surfaces of the semi-conical sections.

Abstract: A nozzle for a sanitary cleansing device, includes a coupling member defining an intake port, and a tubular body with an axially extending channel having an inlet communicated with the intake port, and an outlet opposite to the inlet. A plurality of angularly displaced elongated grooves are formed in an outer surrounding surface of the tubular body, and have proximate and distal ends proximate to the inlet and the outlet, respectively. A flow diverting member has a passage communicating the outlet and the proximate ends to enable fluid in the channel to be diverted to flow from the proximate ends towards the distal ends for cleansing the analrectal region. A plurality of ejecting holes are formed adjacent to the distal ends and communicated with the intake port so as to enable the fluid to spray out therefrom for cleansing the perianal region.