Chamber-like Deflector Patents (Class 239/499)
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Patent number: 12042760Abstract: A waste gas purification system includes a gas container, a gas input unit for intermittent entrance of waste gas into the gas container, a gas output unit for discharge of the waste gas out of the gas container after the waste gas is purified, and a contaminant capturing apparatus disposed in the gas container and including a capture device that purifies the waste gas by using an adhesive to adhere particulate matter in the waste gas. A length of an active time the gas input unit allows for entrance of the waste gas into the gas container does not exceed sixty seconds. A length of a pause time the gas input unit does not allow for entrance of the waste gas into the gas container does not exceed thirty minutes.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2021Date of Patent: July 23, 2024Inventor: Jung-Tsung Wei
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Patent number: 11856684Abstract: Nozzle for a plasma torch head, laser cutting head or plasma laser cutting head, arrangement composed of such a nozzle and of a nozzle protection cap, arrangement composed of such a nozzle and of an electrode, plasma torch head, laser cutting head or plasma laser cutting head having such a nozzle and/or having such an arrangement, plasma torch comprising such a plasma torch head, laser cutting head comprising such a nozzle and/or such an arrangement, plasma laser cutting head comprising such a nozzle and/or such an arrangement, method for plasma cutting, method for laser cutting and method for plasma laser cutting using the same.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2018Date of Patent: December 26, 2023Assignee: KJELLBERG-STIFTUNGInventors: Vadim Günther, Volker Krink, Timo Grundke, Frank Laurisch
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Patent number: 11826692Abstract: A waste gas purification system includes a gas container, a driver, a gas input unit, a gas output unit and a contaminant capturing apparatus. The gas input unit is for entrance of waste gas into the gas container, and is to be driven by the driver into movement. The gas output unit is for discharge of the waste gas out of the gas container after the waste gas is purified. The contaminant capturing apparatus is disposed in the gas container, and includes a capture device that purifies the waste gas by using an adhesive to adhere particulate matter in the waste gas.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2021Date of Patent: November 28, 2023Inventor: Jung-Tsung Wei
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Patent number: 10654064Abstract: A warming system for protecting a fire sprinkler head during construction and demolition projects. The system includes an adapter attached to the sprinkler head, a protective cover that fits over the adapter, and a control system that is embedded in or attached to the protective cover. The control system includes at least one power supply, circuitry, a plurality of sensors, and an alarm.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2018Date of Patent: May 19, 2020Inventor: John Dana Custis
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Patent number: 10246860Abstract: A shower clamp structure includes a gear with a pillar, a spiral spring, two clamping members, a cover, and a screw locking member. The adaptor has a recession formed at an end of the adaptor for receiving the spiral spring, and an end of the spiral spring is positioned in the recession, and a protrusion of the gear is disposed in the spiral spring, and the external periphery of the protrusion is provided for positioning a free end of the spiral spring, and the two clamping members have a protective plate each, and both opposite sides of two protective plates have a plate each and each plate has a rack facing the gear, and each rack is engaged with the gear, and the cover has a guide slot facing the adaptor and provided for receiving the plates of the two clamping members. The screw locking member is passed through the cover, gear, and spiral spring and screwed into the adaptor.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2018Date of Patent: April 2, 2019Inventors: Chin-Lung Wu, Wei-Sheng Wu
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Patent number: 10129970Abstract: A nozzle for use with a plasma arc torch is provided. The nozzle has a nozzle body having a length that extends from a proximal end to a distal end, a central bore disposed within the nozzle body along a central axis having a feed orifice at the proximal end of the nozzle body, and a discharge orifice at the distal end of the nozzle body. The central bore has a series of internal sections that transition with one or more radial edges between the feed orifice and the discharge orifice. The series of internal sections have a first section beginning at the feed orifice transitioning to a converging section transitioning at a throat to a diverging section ending at the discharge orifice. The length of the converging section is longer than a length of the diverging section. A Venturi effect is created by the converging and diverging sections of the nozzle.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2014Date of Patent: November 13, 2018Assignee: American Torch Tip, Co.Inventors: Matthew Joel Merrill, Jeffery Kenneth Walters
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Patent number: 9506437Abstract: A fuel injection valve includes: a magnetic coil; an armature; and a valve needle connected to the armature for actuating a valve closing body which forms, together with a valve seat surface, a seal seat. Formed downstream from the valve seat surface is a spray opening that has, at the transition from a first to a second spray opening segment, a tear-off edge such that the complete opening angle of the spray opening at the tear-off edge is greater than 270° over the entire circumferential tear-off edge, so that, going out from the tear-off edge, on the floor of the second spray opening segment of the spray opening, there extends a circumferential floor region that is recessed behind the transition plane in which the tear-off edge is situated.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2013Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventor: Guido Pilgram
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Patent number: 9216425Abstract: A shower attachment acts as a shield to block a child from the encompassing high pressure water spraying from an ordinary shower head. The shower attachment also acts as a kiddie shower that imitates the spraying action of an ordinary bathroom showerhead. The shield portion can include a funnel shape that allows the blocked water from the shower head to flow down through the shower attachment and then exit in a spraying fashion that is less frightening to children. The shower attachment includes a clamping mechanism to attach to a conventional shower arm, a funnel-shaped shield and shower, and extender bars interconnecting the clamping mechanism with the funnel-shaped shield and shower. The extender bars can be rotated to position the funnel-shaped shield and shower in front of the shower head to catch water being expelled therefrom.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2013Date of Patent: December 22, 2015Inventor: Anthony Jason Ojea
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Patent number: 9080320Abstract: An apparatus for re-directing the fluid flow emanating from an existing shower head which comprises a boot, a mechanical slide fastener, which in a preferred construction is fluid-tight, a thumb handle hose clamp, a flexible hose, and a spray nozzle. The apparatus is intended to co-operate with an existing shower head, which existing shower head has a supply line. The boot of the apparatus encompasses the shower head and is closed around the supply line thereof by the mechanical slide fastener. Once closed thereon, it is secured by the thumb handle hose clamp, which facilitates a fluid-tight seal. When fluid flows from the existing shower head, it exits the boot through the flexible hose, which transfers it to the spray nozzle, from where it is dispensed.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2013Date of Patent: July 14, 2015Inventor: Jim E. Taylor
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Publication number: 20150083827Abstract: A stream redirecting device for a sprinkler comprising a shell-shaped body having a generally semi-circular shape in plan, with opposite inlet and outlet side edges, said body extending outwardly and upwardly from a base at a lower end and then upwardly and inwardly to a distal, arcuate edge at an upper end, with a maximum radius between said base and said arcuate edge; an inside surface of said shell-shaped body formed with a plurality of grooves between said inlet side edge and said outlet side edge, extending in a generally radial direction with entry ends adjacent said base and exit ends at said distal, arcuate edge; and wherein said grooves are formed with circumferential exit angles that vary substantially uniformly in opposite directions from a center one of said plurality of grooves to first and last of said plurality of grooves at said opposite inlet and outlet side edges, respectively.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2013Publication date: March 26, 2015Applicant: Nelson Irrigation CorporationInventors: Michael TOWNSEND, Craig B. Nelson
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Patent number: 8910890Abstract: Tracer particles together with air are jetted from a nozzle of a seeder into a hood, the air is guided by a collision surface of the hood, deflected to a downstream side in an airflow direction in a wind tunnel, and flows out into the wind tunnel through an opening of the hood. Tracer particles having a large diameter fly straightly without being drifted by the deflected air and collide with the collision surface and are trapped thereon and are prevented from being supplied into the wind tunnel. Tracer particles having a small diameter are drifted by the deflected air, thereby deflected, and supplied into the wind tunnel without collision with and adhesion to the collision surface.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2011Date of Patent: December 16, 2014Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventors: Kei Ambo, Makoto Yanaka, Yuji Ishitsuka, Yuichi Fukuchi
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Patent number: 8899500Abstract: A gas fuel injection valve is provided in which a single nozzle member (11) is fixedly provided in a front end part of a valve housing (2), and this nozzle member (11) has formed therein a valve seat (13), a valve hole (45) extending through a central part of the valve seat (13), a throttle hole (46) having a smaller diameter than that of the valve hole (45) and communicating with an outlet of the valve hole (45), and a nozzle hole (48) having a larger diameter than that of the throttle hole (46) and communicating with an outlet of the throttle hole (46), wherein when an internal diameter of the throttle hole (46) is D1, a length of the hole (46) is L1, an internal diameter of the nozzle hole (48) is D2, and a length of the nozzle hole (48) is L2, L1/D1>1??(1) 1<D2/D1?1.2??(2) the above expressions (1) and (2) are satisfied.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2010Date of Patent: December 2, 2014Assignee: Keihin CorporationInventors: Toshinori Kuzuma, Takashi Yoshida, Wataru Sato, Yoji Nakajima
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Patent number: 8893985Abstract: A pump fragrance device includes a pump spray, an inner housing connected to a spray head, and an outer housing on the inner housing. On the inner housing, a junction piece connected to the spray head has an opening thereon. The inner housing's surface has an assembling piece to fit with the outer housing, which has an assembling structure to fit with the inner housing. The inner and outer housings form a fixing structure. The fixing structure is filled with a volatile carrier agent, at least a part of which is located in the spray path of the pump spray. When used, the pump spray sprays content onto a surface of the volatile carrier agent, thereby reducing the quantity of the volatile aromatic agent used. This prolongs the diffusion time of the volatile aromatic agent, thereby relieving users from the danger of the fragrance device being under high temperature.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2011Date of Patent: November 25, 2014Assignee: Aromate Industries Co., Ltd.Inventor: Henry Wu
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Publication number: 20140305665Abstract: Fire protection mist nozzles for industrial oil cookers, oil cookers with fire protection systems, and method of oil cooker fire protection are provided. The mist nozzles operate at pressures between 170 and 250 psi, and provide a unique distribution pattern that allows for variable installations for protection in certain operative environments including oil cookers with various hood configurations. The fire protection nozzles includes a base defining an inlet and an outlet along an axis. The base includes an orifice having an inlet diameter and an outlet diameter. The outlet diameter is preferably greater than the inlet diameter; and the orifice defines a K-factor of less than 1.0 gpm/psi½. The nozzle includes a diffuser aligned with the orifice. The diffuser has a preferably substantially domed portion with a maximum diameter that is less than the summation of the inlet diameter and the outlet diameter of the orifice.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2014Publication date: October 16, 2014Inventors: Zachary L. MAGNONE, Jose L. Almeida, Tom Bowder, Chad A. Goyette
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Patent number: 8857741Abstract: A topical spray composition and a system for containing and applying the composition is described. The composition has liquid emulsifiers that unexpectedly result in a superior product suitable to be applied homogeneously.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2012Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignee: Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Nikolaos Morikis, Kathleen Lynn Malacarne, Gee-Young Ng
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Patent number: 8794545Abstract: A fuel injector includes a fuel delivery tube; a plurality of pre-mixing tubes, each pre-mixing tube comprising at least one fuel injection hole; an upstream tube support plate that supports upstream ends of the plurality of pre-mixing tubes; a downstream tube support plate that supports downstream ends of the plurality of pre-mixing tubes; an outer wall connecting the upstream tube support plate and the downstream tube support plate and defining a plenum therewith; and a baffle provided in the plenum. The baffle includes a radial portion. A fuel delivered in the upstream direction by the fuel delivery tube is directed radially outwardly in the plenum between the radial portion of the baffle and the downstream tube support plate, then in the downstream direction around an outer edge portion of the radial portion, and then radially inwardly between the radial portion and the upstream tube support plate.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2009Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Thomas Edward Johnson, Benjamin Lacy, Christian Stevenson
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Patent number: 8740109Abstract: Apparatus producing superheated water and/or steam for weed (36) killing, etc. has diesel fired boiler (30), which, via pump (32), generates hot water at a pressure of 40-52 bar and temperature of 90-115° C. This passes down tube (12) and encounters the constriction provided by nozzle (14). Passing through nozzle (14) into depressurization chamber (16), which is at atmospheric pressure, the water boils. When the super heated water exits ports (20) of distribution pipe (18) it encounters ambient temperature and is transformed into high temperature water vapor and/or water droplets. The apparatus controls or kill weeds (36) using a smaller volume of water and less energy.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2004Date of Patent: June 3, 2014Assignee: Steamwand International Pty LtdInventors: Philip Muston, David Parkin, Jeremy Winer
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Publication number: 20140027526Abstract: A specialty nozzle is provided having a pattern adjustment valve that may be adjusted to irrigate a substantially rectangular irrigation area. The nozzle may be further adjusted to irrigate two different substantially rectangular irrigation areas. The nozzle functions as a three-in-one left strip nozzle, right strip nozzle, and side strip nozzle. The arcuate length may be adjusted by pressing down and rotating a deflector to directly actuate the valve. The nozzle may also include a radius adjustment valve that may be adjusted by actuation of an outer wall of the nozzle. Rotation of the outer wall causes a flow control member to move axially to or away from an inlet.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2012Publication date: January 30, 2014Inventors: Lee James Shadbolt, John Austin Brennan, Samuel C. Walker
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Publication number: 20140027527Abstract: A specialty nozzle is provided having a pattern adjusment valve that may be adjusted To irrigate a substantially rectangular irrigation area. The nozzle may be further adjusted to irrigate three different substantially rectangular irrigation areas. The nozzle functions as a three-in-one left strip nozzle, right strip nozzle, and side strip nozzle. The strip irrigation setting may be selected by pressing down and rotating a deflector to directly actuate the valve. The nozzle may also include a flow reduction valve to set the size of the rectangular irrigation areas and may be adjusted by actuation of an outer wall of the nozzle. Rotation of the outer wall causes a flow control member to move axially to or away from an inlet.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2013Publication date: January 30, 2014Applicant: Rain Bird CorporationInventor: Samuel C. Walker
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Patent number: 8622322Abstract: A liquid dispensing apparatus includes a container having a compressible section and a tip section extending from the compressible section. The compressible section is compressible in response to actuation. The dispensing apparatus further includes a nozzle member coupled to the container that includes an orifice. Finally, the dispensing apparatus includes a fluidic channel providing fluid communication between the volume and the orifice that includes a spin chamber for imparting a spinning motion to the liquid to atomize the liquid prior to urging the liquid out of the orifice.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2011Date of Patent: January 7, 2014Assignee: Amcor LimitedInventor: Don F. Yeager
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Publication number: 20130341429Abstract: The present invention relates to a particle dispersion device including: an injection unit for injecting particles; a chamber for preventing diffusion of the particles injected by the injection unit; and a dispersion unit formed inside the chamber to disperse the injected particles.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2013Publication date: December 26, 2013Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRO-MECHANICS CO., LTD.Inventor: Gi Ho HAN
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Patent number: 8596419Abstract: Divider device for a flow of lubricant carried by a gas, typically air, comprising a distribution barrel (4) having an end face (5) into which run longitudinal distribution channels (6, 7) communicating with outlet orifices (8, 10) and a connection piece (18) mounted upstream of the distribution barrel (4) and comprising a hollow body with a bore (20) through which the flow of lubricant and gas can pass. The bore (20) of the connection piece (18) has a localized throttling region (26) of reduced cross section followed by a region (22) of enlarged cross section, and there is a gap defining a chamber (25) between the connection piece and the distribution barrel.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2009Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Assignee: Aktiebolaget SKFInventors: Guillaume Amilien, Régis Page
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Publication number: 20130284824Abstract: A topical spray composition and a system for containing and applying the composition is described. The composition has liquid emulsifiers that unexpectedly result in a superior product suitable to be applied homogeneously.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2012Publication date: October 31, 2013Applicant: Conopco, Inc., d/b/a UnileverInventors: Thomas Nikolaos Morikis, Kathleen Lynn Malacarne, Gee-Young Ng
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Patent number: 8556195Abstract: The present invention provides an attachment for emitting water from a water source. The attachment comprises an inlet end, a transitional section connected to the inlet end an outlet end connected to the transitional section opposite from the inlet end, and a reinforcement member attached to the transitional sectional and the outlet end to support the transitional section. The inlet end includes an external cover and an internal sleeve disposed within and spaced from the external cover.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2012Date of Patent: October 15, 2013Assignee: InvisaFlow, LLCInventor: Haynes Sloan, Jr.
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Publication number: 20130193235Abstract: A modified version of an induction nozzle having a central “see-through” passive zone protects the induction ports from crosswind disruption. Modified features include: (i) a full-length wind band extending below the induction port inlets; (ii) multiple full-length mounting brackets, which impede circumferential crosswind flow around the nozzle; (iii) a transverse induction port separation plate, orthogonal to the centerlines of the induction ports; and (iv) elimination of one induction port opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2013Publication date: August 1, 2013Inventors: Brian J. Mornan, Frank J. Beitz
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Patent number: 8402657Abstract: A sprinkler assembly includes a body, a support, which extends from the body, and a closure device that releasably closes the discharge opening of the body. The sprinkler assembly further includes a trigger that releasably holds the closure device at the discharge opening. The support is adapted to allow the fluid flowing from the discharge opening, when the closure device is released, to pass through the support substantially unimpeded by the support and, further, is adapted to reshape the flow of fluid as it flows through the support.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2012Date of Patent: March 26, 2013Assignee: The Viking CorporationInventors: Scott T. Franson, Thomas E. Winebrenner, Shawn G. Orr
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Patent number: 8353469Abstract: A nozzle for a powder spray gun optionally includes an internal filter that allows air to be added to the powder flow within the nozzle shell. The nozzle may optionally include an off-axis outlet slot relative to a main flow axis of the powder into the nozzle shell so that powder encounters an obstruction before exiting through the outlet slot.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2012Date of Patent: January 15, 2013Assignee: Nordson CorporationInventors: Terrence M. Fulkerson, Michael R. Sanner, Brian D. Mather, Joseph G. Schroeder, Jeffery Edward Dailidas
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Patent number: 8322633Abstract: A nozzle assembly for encapsulating a gaseous solution in bubbles comprises a discharge tube having a diffuser and a foam solution spray nozzle mounted therein. The discharge tube has upstream and downstream ends. The discharge tube has a front face at the upstream end with a first opening configured to be joined to a gas supply line that provides a gaseous solution and a second opening configured to receive a non-expanded foam solution. The downstream end of the discharge tube is open. A chamber is formed within the discharge tube to receive the gaseous solution at the upstream end and release the gaseous solution through the diffuser into the discharge tube towards the downstream end.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2006Date of Patent: December 4, 2012Assignee: Tyco Fire Products LPInventors: Mitchell J. Hubert, Stephen A. Barker, Donald Bjorkman, Gregory R. Walker
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Patent number: 8313045Abstract: A liquid atomizer for agricultural use includes at least one canal in fluid communication via a chamber with an outlet. At least a section of the canal extends along a straight line and tangentially opens into the chamber.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2007Date of Patent: November 20, 2012Assignee: Netafim, Ltd.Inventor: Michael Levitsky
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Patent number: 8297537Abstract: An atomization system for fuels, particularly for charging a chemical reformer for obtaining hydrogen, includes at least one metering device for metering fuel at at least one metering point into a connecting tube capable of receiving a temperature-adjusted substance stream. The connecting tube features at least one atomization point located downstream of the at least one metering point.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2003Date of Patent: October 30, 2012Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Frank Miller, Hartmut Albrodt
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Patent number: 8286895Abstract: A high bandwidth multi-stage microjet actuator. The actuator can produce relatively large amplitude flow disturbances over a broad range of frequencies. The disturbance frequency can be varied by altering the geometry of the device, altering the pressure ratio(s) within the device, and combinations of the two. The actuator has many potential applications, including noise abatement for jet aircraft, and flow control over a moving airfoil.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2010Date of Patent: October 16, 2012Assignee: Florida State University Research FoundationInventors: Farrukh S. Alvi, Rajan Kumar, John T Solomon
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Patent number: 8276834Abstract: A multi-function shower head provides three water flower levels in response to three watering modes and comprises a low-flow controlling valve and a water flower generator such that the water flow passes through water flower generator to result in a centrifugal force, and then passes through a plurality of tunnels and a path to spray water, obtaining low-flow and strong water flower. Thereby, a water saving and strong flowing purpose of the shower head is achieved.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2009Date of Patent: October 2, 2012Assignee: Globe Union Industrial Corp.Inventors: Jiasen Qiu, Aping Zhou, Yao Lu, Weijin Huang, Yuansheng Chen
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Patent number: 8251302Abstract: The present invention provides an attachment for emitting water from a water source. The attachment comprises an inlet end, a transitional section connected to the inlet end an outlet end connected to the transitional section opposite from the inlet end, and a reinforcement member attached to the transitional sectional and the outlet end to support the transitional section. The inlet end includes an external cover and an internal sleeve disposed within and spaced from the external cover.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2009Date of Patent: August 28, 2012Assignee: InvisaFlow LLCInventor: W. Haynes Sloan, Jr.
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Patent number: 8123147Abstract: A nozzle for a powder spray gun optionally includes an internal filter that allows air to be added to the powder flow within the nozzle shell. The nozzle may optionally include an off-axis outlet slot relative to a main flow axis of the powder into the nozzle shell so that powder encounters an obstruction before exiting through the outlet slot.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2008Date of Patent: February 28, 2012Assignee: Nordson CorporationInventors: Terrence M. Fulkerson, Michael R. Sanner, Brian D. Mather, Joseph G. Schroeder, Jeffery Edward Dailidas
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Patent number: 8100873Abstract: A reduced pressure treatment system includes a porous pad positioned at a tissue site and a canister having a collection chamber, an inlet, and an outlet. The inlet is fluidly connected to the porous pad. A reduced pressure source is fluidly connected to the outlet of the canister to such that fluid from the tissue site may be drawn into the collection chamber. A hydrophobic filter is positioned adjacent the outlet to prevent liquid from exiting the collection chamber through the outlet. A baffle is positioned within the canister to create a tortuous path between the inlet and the outlet to prevent premature blocking of the hydrophobic filter.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2009Date of Patent: January 24, 2012Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.Inventors: Jonathan Paul Jaeb, Randall Paul Kelch, Christopher Brian Locke, James Luckemeyer, Terrie Lea McDaniel, Bruce Phillips, Timothy Mark Robinson, Abhay Jaswal, Kevin Higley, Tyler Simmons
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Patent number: 8033301Abstract: Disclosed is a water saving device which provides the pressure and amount of water to be delivered that can satisfy the comfortable sense of water usage, regardless of whether the water may be supplied under the high pressure or low pressure or whether the water may be supplied in the larger or smaller amount. In accordance with the present invention, the water saving device comprises a hollow cylindrical body that is adapted to be attached to a water passage conduit or pipe. The hollow cylindrical body includes a first plate member disposed perpendicular to the direction of the water flowing through the water passage conduit or pipe. The first plate member has a plurality of first water passage holes formed thereon at regular intervals with regard to each other in the circumferential direction. A water guide member is further included.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2008Date of Patent: October 11, 2011Assignee: Technomirai Co., Ltd.Inventor: Kazuo Miwa
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Patent number: 8011187Abstract: A combustor and injector system to inject a selected fuel into a combustor of a gas powered turbine. Generally, the injector is able to inject a selected fuel into a stream of an oxidizer to substantially mix the fuel with the oxidizer stream before any of the fuel in the fuel fan reaches an auto ignition temperature. Therefore the fuel may be substantially combusted at once and without any substantial hot spots.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2006Date of Patent: September 6, 2011Assignee: Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth M Sprouse, Shahram Farhangi, Alan V. von Arx, David R. Matthews
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Publication number: 20110089250Abstract: An inexpensive, durable and efficient irrigation nozzle assembly is adapted to generate a specialized rectangular spray in a 3-jet fluidic circuit which generates a substantially planar rectangular spray from a confluence of three jets. The 3-jet geometry circuit has selected floor & taper features configured to create a customizable rectangular or triangular spray pattern. Depending on the throw desired, the nozzle assembly of the present invention can be configured with a second fluidic circuit to generate a flat fan to obtain various aspect ratios in a rectangular spray.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2009Publication date: April 21, 2011Inventors: Chunling Zhao, Shridhar Gopalan
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Patent number: 7922105Abstract: An atomizer adapter for application of heavy viscous material from an airless paint sprayer. The adapter includes a housing that is coupled to the output of the sprayer through one housing port by an elongated tube that delivers viscous material and to the output of an air compressor through another housing port that delivers compressed air through a conduit. A nozzle within the housing directs pressurized air into an internal chamber where it is directed at and atomizes the flow of viscous material prior to output through an aperture in a tip fixed to the housing.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2008Date of Patent: April 12, 2011Assignee: Benron Equipment and Supply, Inc.Inventor: Eran Zagorsky
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Publication number: 20110049268Abstract: An improved fluid dispensing nozzle structure is disclosed. The improved fluid dispensing nozzle structure of the present invention comprises a spout portion, an L-shape tubular portion and an Anti-Splashing Cap. A retaining portion is disposed at the front end of the spout portion and is in fluid communication with a path located in the spout portion. The L-shape tubular portion may be connected with the spout portion through the engagement between a first (connective) opening and the retaining portion. A second opening is disposed on the distal end of the L-shape tubular portion. The Anti-Splashing Cap may be fixedly connected with the L-shape tubular portion at the second opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2009Publication date: March 3, 2011Inventor: Smiley CHIEN
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Publication number: 20110049269Abstract: An improved fluid dispensing nozzle structure is disclosed. The improved fluid dispensing nozzle structure of the present invention comprises a spout portion, an L-shape tubular portion and an Anti-Splashing Cap. A retaining portion is disposed at the front end of the spout portion and is in fluid communication with a path located in the spout portion. The L-shape tubular portion may be connected with the spout portion through the engagement between a first (connective) opening and the retaining portion. A second opening is disposed on the distal end of the L-shape tubular portion. The Anti-Splashing Cap may be fixedly connected with the L-shape tubular portion at the second opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2009Publication date: March 3, 2011Inventor: Yen-Liang CHIEN
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Patent number: 7748650Abstract: The present invention provides an attachment for emitting water from a water source. The attachment comprises an inlet end, a transitional section connected to the inlet end, an outlet end connected to the transitional section opposite from the inlet end, and a reinforcement member attached to the transitional sectional and the outlet end to support the transitional section. The inlet end includes an external cover and an internal sleeve disposed within and spaced from the external cover.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2008Date of Patent: July 6, 2010Assignee: InvisaFlow LLCInventor: W. Haynes Sloan
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Patent number: 7712684Abstract: A fuel injection valve which injects fuel from a nozzle hole includes a cavitation generation flow path in which a cavitation bubble is generated in fuel flowing inside the injection valve, and a bubble storage flow path which is connected to the cavitation generation flow path and the nozzle hole and which stores the cavitation bubble generated in the cavitation generation flow path. A fuel containing the cavitation bubble stored in the bubble storage flow path is injected from the nozzle hole so that atomization of an injected fuel spray is enhanced.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2005Date of Patent: May 11, 2010Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Toyota Chuo KenkyushoInventors: Ryo Masuda, Kiyomi Kawamura, Makoto Nagaoka
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Patent number: 7712218Abstract: A sprinkler assembly includes a body, a support, which extends from the body, and a closure device that releasably closes the discharge opening of the body. The sprinkler assembly further includes a trigger that releasably holds the closure device at the discharge opening. A flow shaper is mounted to the support and the support is adapted to allow the fluid flowing from the discharge opening, when the closure device is released, to pass through the support substantially unimpeded by the support and the flow shaper is adapted to reshape the flow of fluid as it flows through the support. The flow shaper is formed from a plate having an elongated portion having first and second side edges and first and second ends with at least one tab extending from the first side edge. The elongated portion is formed into a ring shaped body and the at least one tab is bent radially inward toward a center of the generally ring shaped body.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2006Date of Patent: May 11, 2010Assignee: The Viking CorporationInventors: Scott T. Franson, Thomas E. Winebrenner, Shawn G. Orr
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Patent number: 7617993Abstract: One embodiment of the invention is directed to an apparatus for atomizing a fluid. This apparatus includes an atomizing nozzle assembly. The atomizing nozzle assembly includes: a spray applicator enclosure having a fluid entry zone, a flow shape profiler region, a transducer, and a cavitation enhancer module, wherein the cavitation enhancer module includes a residence modulation zone and the residence modulation zone includes a backward facing step region. The apparatus is configured such that fluid can enter the fluid entry zone to the nozzle profiler, the transducer and the cavitation enhancer module. Other embodiments relate to methods for atomizing fluids.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2007Date of Patent: November 17, 2009Assignees: Toyota Motor Corporation, University of Kentucky, Toyota Motor Engineering and Manufacturing North America, Inc.Inventors: Vedanth Srinivasan, Abraham J. Salazar, Kozo Saito, Richard Alloo, Masahito Sakakibara
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Patent number: 7581686Abstract: A fuel injector for the injection of fuel into the combustion chamber of an internal combustion engine includes a valve needle guided in a nozzle body, the valve needle being actuable by an actuator and acted upon by a restoring spring in such a manner that a valve-closure member which is in operative connection to the valve needle is retained in sealing contact against a valve-seat surface. Formed at a downstream-side end of the fuel injector is a projection which projects beyond the valve-closure member of the fuel injector.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2002Date of Patent: September 1, 2009Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Volker Holzgrefe, Günther Hohl, Michael Hübel, Jürgen Stein
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Publication number: 20090200396Abstract: An ultrasound apparatus capable of mixing and/or atomizing fluids is disclosed. The apparatus includes a horn having an internal chamber, containing at least one free member, through which fluids to be atomized and/or mixed flow. Connected to the horn's proximal end, a transducer powered by a generator induces ultrasonic vibrations within the horn. Traveling down the horn from the transducer, the ultrasonic vibrations induce the release of ultrasonic energy into the fluids to be atomized and/or mixed as they travel through the internal chamber. As the ultrasonic vibrations travel through the chamber, the fluids within the chamber are agitated and/or begin to cavitate, while the free member moves about the chamber, thereby mixing the fluids. Upon reaching the front wall of the chamber, the ultrasonic vibrations echo off the front wall and pass through the fluids within the chamber a second time, further mixing the fluids.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2008Publication date: August 13, 2009Inventor: Eilaz BABAEV
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Publication number: 20090140067Abstract: One embodiment of the invention is directed to an apparatus for atomizing a fluid. This apparatus includes an atomizing nozzle assembly. The atomizing nozzle assembly includes: a spray applicator enclosure having a fluid entry zone, a flow shape profiler region, a transducer, and a cavitation enhancer module, wherein the cavitation enhancer module includes a residence modulation zone and the residence modulation zone includes a backward facing step region. The apparatus is configured such that fluid can enter the fluid entry zone to the nozzle profiler, the transducer and the cavitation enhancer module. Other embodiments relate to methods for atomizing fluids.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2007Publication date: June 4, 2009Inventors: Vedanth Srinivasan, Abraham J. Salazar, Kozo Saito, Richard Alloo, Masahito Sakakibara
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Patent number: 7478767Abstract: An apparatus for regulating fluid flow through a spray nozzle comprising a circular chamber (1) defined by spaced apart end walls, a peripheral side wall (3), a central axis, and a first inlet at or near the peripheral side wall (3) to allow a flow of fluid to enter said chamber (1) tangential to the peripheral side wall (3), and an outlet (4) exiting through one of the end walls. In use a flow of fluid entering through the first inlet has a primary lower layer (16) that follows a first circular flow path which forms a vortex commencing at the peripheral side wall (3) and increases in velocity and pressure towards the outlet and at least one secondary upper layer (17) that substantially follows a second flow path radially inwardly towards the central axis. The primary lower layer (16) and the secondary upper layer (17) interact and support each other over at least a portion of flow between the inlet and outlet (4).Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2003Date of Patent: January 20, 2009Assignee: Engineering Vortex Solutions Pty. Ltd.Inventor: Jao Wu
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Publication number: 20080311010Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2006Publication date: December 18, 2008Applicant: GRUNDFOS NONOX A/SInventor: Christian Boe