Pistol Grip Type Patents (Class 239/526)
  • Publication number: 20080191060
    Abstract: A spray gun allowing paint in atomized state to be jetted from a paint jetting part (3) provided in a body frame (5) by the operation of an operating member (6), wherein an air jetting means (4A, 4B) for forming a covering air flow surrounding the periphery of atomized paint jetted from the paint jetting part (3) are formed in the thick-walled part or internal space of the body frame (5), whereby the covering air flow can be formed by the air jetting means (4A, 4B) in connection with the operation of the operating member (6).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2003
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Inventors: Hiroomo Kuwahara (Deceased), Shigemi Kuwahara
  • Patent number: 7410105
    Abstract: A sprayer, which in one embodiment, is a hand held ergonomic sprayer is disclosed herein. The sprayer may include: a housing through which water flows; a handle for gripping by a user, which is joined to the housing; at least one spray nozzle operatively connected to the housing; and, a connection for a hose, the connection being joined to the housing. In one non-limiting embodiment, when the sprayer has one end of a water-filled hose connected thereto, the combination of the sprayer and suspended portion of the hose has a combined center of gravity that passes through the axis of the sprayer handle. The sprayers described herein may also have other features, and provide other benefits that do not require the sprayers to have an ergonomic design.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2008
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Richard Lawrence Horstman, Eric Richard Bartsch, John Allen Wooton, Jonathan George Denham, John Edward Sheppard, Richard John Stevens, Ronald Howard Wanless
  • Patent number: 7404703
    Abstract: An air pump has a cylinder, a shaft to be manipulative for inflation, a hose connected to the cylinder, a nozzle connected to an end of the hose and a handle pivoted on an end of the shaft. The handle is manipulative to be moved between an expanded position and a collapsed position. The handle is provided with a receiving portion to receive a portion of the shaft therein while the handle is moved to the collapsed position and an engaging portion to be engaged with the nozzle. The cylinder has a channel to receive the hose therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2008
    Inventor: Lo-Pin Wang
  • Publication number: 20080173732
    Abstract: An adjustable counterbalanced weight that attaches to the nozzle end of a power washer wand which greatly reduces or balances the up lifting force on the nozzle caused by the pressurized water existing the nozzle. The up lifting force on the nozzle end of the wand creates extra work on the user. This result is less fatigue for the user and also enables the wand to be extended in order to reach high or distant surfaces without the use of a ladder or scaffold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2007
    Publication date: July 24, 2008
    Inventor: John F. Johnson
  • Patent number: 7389949
    Abstract: A pressure washer wand is connectable to a source of fluid. The pressure washer wand includes a housing that defines an interior and a flow path disposed substantially within the interior. The flow path includes an inlet in fluid communication with the source and an outlet. A valve at least partially defines a portion of the flow path and is movable between a closed position and an open position in which fluid travels from the inlet to the outlet. A user interface is movable between an actuated position in which the valve is open and a non-actuated position in which the valve is closed. A lock member is substantially disposed within the interior and is movable between a locked position in which the lock assembly inhibits movement of the user interface, and an unlocked position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2008
    Assignee: Briggs & Stratton Corporation
    Inventors: Gregory Marchand, Richard J. Gilpatrick
  • Patent number: 7384004
    Abstract: A retrofittable pressure gauge for a spray gun includes a pressure sensor, located in a pressure chamber, a power source and a display unit, all enclosed within a case, a passageway providing fluid communication between the pressure chamber and a pressurised interior space of the spray gun when the gauge is mounted on the spray gun and a mounting fixture configured for mounting the pressure gauge at a spreader valve or a trigger operated fluid valve of the spray gun.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2008
    Assignee: ITW Limited
    Inventor: John Anthony Rogers
  • Patent number: 7377456
    Abstract: The water flow control structure of a water gun includes a movable control tube, stepwise positioning unit, oblique guide and resilient component. When the control tube is moved by the control component, it is turned by the oblique guide and stepwise positioning unit. Each time the first guide of the control tube coordinates with the position of the stepwise positioning unit, it makes the space between the stopper head of the control tube and the water control outlet of the water holder close or open in different degrees to control water flow. The entire control structure is hidden inside the water gun. The repeated movements of the control component can switch the water flow mode, which is convenient and practical.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2008
    Inventor: Hsin-Fa Wang
  • Patent number: 7370814
    Abstract: A sprinkler with sprinkling figures changeable with single hand, including a main body, a sprinkling head and a driving unit. One end of the main body is formed with a water inlet, while the other end of the main body is formed with a water outlet. The sprinkling head is formed with multiple annularly arranged subchannels for discharging water. The sprinkling head is rotatably connected with front end of the main body corresponding to the water outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2008
    Inventor: Gordon Chih
  • Patent number: 7350723
    Abstract: What is disclosed is a self contained, cordless, handheld spray gun (100). The spray gun (100) comprises a fluid container (225) in intercommunication with at least one fluid nozzle orifice (201) and a source of pressurized gas (204) in intercommunication with at least one gas nozzle orifice 207 and one fan nozzle orifice (227). The spray gun (100) is actuated by pulling a trigger (231) that opens at least one valve (202) so that the fluid, such as paint, primer, stain, varnish, sealant or the like, can flow to a fluid chamber (206), atomized, and sprayed through a fluid nozzle orifice (201) out onto the article to be painted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2008
    Assignee: Just A Simple Thing, Inc
    Inventor: Tony Reedy
  • Publication number: 20080060824
    Abstract: A cylindrical adapter to a fire nozzle is disclosed which produces not only a forward stream but also at the same time a second rearward directed safety spray cone shaped bubble which encloses the fireman and any persons or property being rescued. This adjustable cone shaped bubble protects the fireman by reducing the radiant heat felt by the fireman as well as dangerous gases. Also is taught a small pipe centered in the cylinder with the purpose to allow a shaft to be inserted therein. This shaft can be used to control the forward stream in future models of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2006
    Publication date: March 13, 2008
    Inventor: Charles Howse Partee
  • Patent number: 7341209
    Abstract: A spray gun assembly structure comprises a connecting tube having a first coupling head connected to water supply and a second coupling head mounted to a spray gun. A coupling shaft of the second coupling head defined by at least two annular grooves is mounted into the spray gun and positioned via a locking tube. Multiple waterproof rings are adapted to the annular grooves to abut tight against the internal surface of the spray gun, forming a dual water-sealing benefit and permitting the spray gun to achieve accurate water shutoff state no matter under high or lower water pressure. A stop flange disposed beneath the coupling shaft is enclosed between the spray gun and the locking tube. Therefore, with the extension and twist of the spray gun, the coupling shaft and the stop flange can be rotated and automatically adjusted in position, facilitating stable and easier handling and operation thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2008
    Assignee: Chung Cheng Faucet Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Hsi Chia Ko
  • Patent number: 7341504
    Abstract: An adjustable sand blasting gun has a body, a sand inlet and an adjusting device. The body has a chamber, a blasting head, a mounting tube and a connecting pipe. The blasting head is attached to the body and communicates with the chamber. The mounting tube is formed on the body. The connecting pipe is formed on and laterally extends from the mounting tube. The sand inlet is attached to the mounting tube and has a passage and a through hole. The passage is formed through the sand inlet and communicates with the chamber. The through hole is formed through the sand inlet and communicates with the connecting pipe. The adjusting device is connected to the body and the sand inlet and has an adjusting post and a mounting pin. The adjusting post is connected to the connecting pipe and the sand inlet. The mounting pin is connected to the adjusting post.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2008
    Inventor: Kuo-Liang Chen
  • Publication number: 20080041975
    Abstract: A holster for use in securing a paint gun includes a base having openings through which a belt is threaded. The holster preferably includes a t-rail receptacle for accepting a complementary t-rail of a coupler. The coupler fastens about a supply hose and includes a ring having an opening through which a hook on the spray gun passes for detachably securing the paint gun to the coupler. The coupler may be detached from the base by disengaging the t-rail from the t-rail receptacle by sliding the coupling in an upward direction. The coupler provides a device for securing both the spray gun and the supply hose to the leg, hip or waist of the user. Stress relief is also provided to the hose while the user is painting with the spray gun.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2006
    Publication date: February 21, 2008
    Inventor: Howard King Sears
  • Publication number: 20080035759
    Abstract: Trigger assemblies and trigger studs for gun bodies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2007
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Inventor: Marvin D. Burns
  • Patent number: 7328860
    Abstract: A water sprayer includes a handle having an inside formed with a water inlet channel and an end portion formed with a mounting seat which has a water conduit and a receiving chamber, a control shaft rotatably mounted in the receiving chamber of the handle and having a first side formed with a stop wall and a second side formed with a connecting slot, and a control handle pivotally mounted on the mounting seat and connected to the control shaft to control rotation of the control shaft. Thus, the control shaft is rotatable to regulate the water flow rate injected from the spraying head, so that the water sprayer has a flow regulating function.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2008
    Assignee: Shin Tai Spurt Water of the Garden Tools Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chin-Yuan Chen
  • Publication number: 20080017734
    Abstract: In certain embodiments, a method includes microblasting a spray tip of a spray device to refine spray characteristics of the spray tip. In other embodiments, a method includes outputting a substance from a microblasted output orifice of a spray device to create a spray having characteristics at least partially attributed to a microblast treatment of the microblasted output orifice; and applying the spray onto a surface of a product to create a coating having characteristics at least partially attributed to the microblast treatment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2006
    Publication date: January 24, 2008
    Inventors: Paul R. Micheli, Christine Laub, Al Suopys, Michael Starozhitsky
  • Patent number: 7320437
    Abstract: A liquid dispenser (100) primarily for use in dispensing liquid drench to animals. The dispenser (100) is electronic in operation and has the ability to control the speed of its pump (5) according to environmental conditions including the viscosity of the liquid being dispensed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2008
    Assignee: Instrument Supplies Limited
    Inventors: Garth Anderson, Shaun Plant, Cornelis Klein
  • Publication number: 20080001007
    Abstract: A pressure washer includes a fluid pump operable to supply pressurized water, and a wand for directing the pressurized water. A nozzle body is connected to an end of the wand via a quick disconnect fitting. The nozzle body includes an auxiliary inlet for entraining an auxiliary fluid into the stream of pressurized water via a venturi effect. The nozzle body may be constructed of a single piece of metal such as brass, or a non-metallic material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2006
    Publication date: January 3, 2008
    Inventors: Rick Gilpatrick, Michael James Meyer
  • Publication number: 20080001009
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a collapsible connector member, an elongated flexible hose member, and a sprayer device. The collapsible member is attached to one end of the flexible hose member and the sprayer device is attached to the opposing end of the flexible hose member. The collapsible connector member is adapted to connect to any type, size, or shape of faucet or shower head, and the sprayer device is for directing the flow of water from the faucet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2006
    Publication date: January 3, 2008
    Inventor: Barbara Sherise Young
  • Patent number: 7311271
    Abstract: The present technique provides a system and method for improving atomization in a spray coating device by internally mixing and breaking up a desired coating fluid prior to atomization. In one embodiment, a flow barrier is disposed in the spray coating device downstream of an internal fluid valve and upstream of a fluid exit. The flow barrier may have a plurality of passages configured to direct fluid streams to create a fluid swirling and rotating motion around a central axis of a central flow path to facilitate fluid mixing and breakup. The plurality of passages may direct the fluid streams toward a surface, and may be angled substantially toward one another or diverging from one another. Embodiments of the spray coating device may further include an atomization mechanism adapted to facilitate formation of a spray of the fluid flowing from the fluid exit. The resulting spray coating has refined characteristics, such as reduced mottling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2007
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventor: Paul R Micheli
  • Publication number: 20070284461
    Abstract: A power operated pressure washer having a high pressure liquid supply hose with an inlet fitting formed with an axial stem having a central liquid passageway that can be connected to a pressure washer outlet fitting by a threaded retaining ring. As a feature of this invention, the retaining ring can be unscrewed from the pressure washer outlet for permitting the dissipation and venting of high pressure buildup within the hose while the retaining ring safely retains the hose fitting on the outlet. In one embodiment, the stem has a pair of axially spaced annular sealing members adaptable for sealing engagement with relatively smaller and larger size pressure washer outlets and the stems is formed with a transverse passageway for venting liquid from the central stem passageway around one of the sealing members, as an incident to unscrewing of the retaining ring, while the other sealing member remains in sealed engagement with the pressure washer outlet fitting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2007
    Publication date: December 13, 2007
    Applicant: FAIP North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Gus Alexander, Morgan McCarthy, John Pianetto
  • Publication number: 20070267523
    Abstract: A spray gun for applying an electroless plating solution includes a handle, a trigger connected to the handle, a nozzle assembly connected to the handle, a first fluid passage, a second fluid passage, a switch, and a valve assembly. The nozzle assembly includes a first fluid path having a first outlet and a second fluid path having a second outlet. The first fluid passage is in communication with the first outlet of the nozzle. The second fluid passage is in communication with the second outlet of the nozzle. The switch is selectively activated by the trigger upon movement of the trigger. The valve assembly is in fluid communication with the first fluid passage and the second fluid passage. The valve assembly includes a valve and a solenoid. The valve is operable between an open position and a closed position. The solenoid is in electrical communication with the switch and an associated power source. The switch controls the delivery of power to the solenoid and the solenoid operates the valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2006
    Publication date: November 22, 2007
    Inventor: Georgio Roumanis
  • Patent number: 7296759
    Abstract: A retaining ring for a coating material dispenser including a nozzle for the discharge of coating material and a cap having a plurality of orifices arrayed in a spatial orientation with respect to the nozzle to supply a flow of gas or a mixture of gases to aid in dispensing of the coating material from the nozzle. The retaining ring is adapted for retaining the cap on the coating material dispenser with the plurality of orifices in the spatial orientation. The retaining ring includes first and second members. The second member is adapted for coupling to the coating material dispenser. The first member includes a first torque limiting driving member. The second member includes a second torque limiting driven member for engaging the first torque limiting driving member to limit the torque which the second member can apply to the coating material dispenser in response to manipulation of the first member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2007
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin L. Alexander, Michael C. Rodgers
  • Patent number: 7296780
    Abstract: A control valve assembly structure for spray guns comprises a pistol body made up of water inlet and outlet conduits in fluid communication with a valve chamber having a control valve assembly mounted therein wherein the water inlet and outlet conduits and the valve chamber are respectively equipped with a first aperture, a second aperture, and a third aperture having a narrowed opening to form a stop seat for the abutting location of an end cover. The end cover has a receiving section and an actuating groove disposed therein for the accommodation of a valve seat and a spring element respectively, permitting a valve sleeve and a plunger flexibly pushed by the spring element to abut tight against a flexible valve whose water-sealing portion is stretched to tightly seal off the third aperture thereby, facilitating an even application of force thereon as well as an easier and economical processing thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2007
    Assignee: Ruey Ryh Enterprise Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Shih Yuan Hung
  • Publication number: 20070228190
    Abstract: A hand-held trigger operated spray gun for dispersing high pressure liquids. The spray gun includes a control valve assembly which has a first annular coil spring for maintaining a valve seat in position and a second annular coil spring for biasing a valve ball into closing engagement with the valve seat. The valve ball is sized such that the valve seat retaining spring retains it in centered relation to the ball biasing spring even when subjected to high liquid pressure fluctuations. The spray gun further has an improved sealing and trigger lock features.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2007
    Publication date: October 4, 2007
    Applicant: Spraying Systems Co.
    Inventor: Geoffrey A. Tanner
  • Patent number: 7264143
    Abstract: The apparatus is designed to dispense an aerosol product from a pressurized cylindrical cannister having a depressible nozzle at one end. The dispenser is pistol-shaped, formed of a generally cylindrical body and a downwardly extending handle with a trigger. The body defines an elongated recess adapted to receive and engage the cannister, with the nozzle situated substantially along the axis of the body. The dispenser body has a nose part moveably mounted in the front end. Means are provided for connecting the trigger to move the nose part relative to the body to depress the canister nozzle such that the product is released through an opening in the nose part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2007
    Assignee: Ideavillage Products Corp.
    Inventors: Anand Khubani, Aaron Szymanski
  • Patent number: 7255294
    Abstract: A three part housing for a battery powered spray head includes a left half shell, a right half shell and a hinged top. The batteries are located in the upper portion of the housing below the hinged top (battery cover). The inner front of the top is provided with a downward depending latch member and a spring biased latch member is provided inside the housing. The spring biased latch member is actuated by inserting a pin (or stylus) through a hole in one of the half shells. This prevents accidental opening of the battery cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2007
    Assignee: MeadWestvaco Corporation
    Inventors: Steve L. Sweeton, Linn D. Wanbaugh, David DeJong
  • Patent number: 7249519
    Abstract: A retrofittable pressure gauge for a spray gun includes a pressure sensor, located in a pressure chamber, a power source and a display unit, all enclosed within a case, a passageway providing fluid communication between the pressure chamber and a pressurised interior space of the spray gun when the gauge is mounted on the spray gun and a mounting fixture configured for mounting the pressure gauge at a spreader valve or a trigger operated fluid valve of the spray gun.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2007
    Assignee: ITW Limited
    Inventor: John Anthony Rogers
  • Patent number: 7246759
    Abstract: Modular spray gun apparatus and methods are disclosed. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a handle module and a head module that is removeably coupled to the handle module. The head module includes a first housing having an inlet adapted to be coupled to a source of pressurized gas, a flow passage extending between the inlet and an outlet, and a first coupling member proximate the outlet. Similarly, the head module includes a second housing having a second coupling member removeably coupled to the first coupling member of the first housing, a nozzle fluidly communicating with a spray outlet, and a needle assembly operatively associated with the nozzle to control a flow of liquid material and pressurized gas emanating from a mixing passage through the nozzle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2007
    Assignee: Trade Associates, Inc.
    Inventor: Clifford W. Turnbull
  • Patent number: 7240858
    Abstract: A trigger mechanism for watering nozzles includes a trigger whose lower end is pivotably connected to the handle and an activation rod has a first end inserted into a tube in the handle and a second end of the activation rod is in contact with the inside of the trigger. The first end of the activation rod may push a valve member in the tubular path in the handle to allow water to flow through the path and enter the barrel of the watering nozzle. The trigger can be fixed at operation position by pulling a movable member located above the trigger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2007
    Inventor: King-Yuan Wang
  • Patent number: 7237726
    Abstract: A paint sprayer gun includes a gun body set, an air-floating member set, which includes a tubular shaft suspending inside the gun body set, a sleeve fixedly mounted inside the gun body set around the tubular shaft and having through holes for guiding in compressed air to float the tubular shaft, and a driving wheel connected to the tubular shaft and rotatable with the tubular shaft upon compressed air, and a feeder, which is inserted through the tubular shaft for guiding paint fluid to a nozzle head at the front side of the gun body set for spraying over the workpiece and has a stop ring with an through hole fixedly fastened to the periphery thereof and stopped outside the gun body set for guiding in compressed air to the space within the tubular shaft outside the feeder to accelerate spraying of paint fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2007
    Assignee: PU Star Machinery Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chang-Chieh Yu
  • Patent number: 7237727
    Abstract: A paint spray gun has a spray cap that is disposed in front of a nozzle of a gun body, and that is formed with a central spray hole, a set of mist forming holes, a set of mist controlling holes, a pair of horn projections, and a pair of orifices. Each horn projection is formed with an air passageway, which terminates in first and second outlet openings that are oriented in different directions relative to the central spray hole. Pressurized air that flows through the nozzle exits the spray cap at the mist forming holes, the mist controlling holes, the orifices, and the first and second outlet openings in the horn projections. Paint material is drawn but of a paint canister and flows through a nozzle orifice in the nozzle and the central spray hole in the spray cap for atomization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2007
    Inventor: Hsing-Tzu Wang
  • Patent number: 7234649
    Abstract: A spraying apparatus for spraying liquid surface treatment material which includes a gas inlet, a liquid inlet and an outlet nozzle. The apparatus also has a needle valve for regulating the supply of surface treatment material to the nozzle. The needle valve is at least partially located within a gas outlet chamber and is adapted so as to cause minimal disruption to the gas flow from the gas inlet to the nozzle. To further aid gas flow efficiency, the gas supply passage is substantially straight, the outlet chamber has a laterally outwardly tapering inlet and an inwardly tapering outlet and a smooth radius of curvature from the gas supply passage into the outlet chamber. There is also provided a control means for controlling the axial movement of the needle valve, the control means being provided with indicator means so as to provide an accurate, repeatable control means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2007
    Assignee: G. Vincent Limited
    Inventor: George Walter Robinson
  • Patent number: 7226002
    Abstract: A watering nozzle assembly includes a core tube received in the barrel of the nozzle. A first seal ring and a second seal ring are respectively mounted to a second end of the core tube, and a plurality of apertures are defined radially in the core tube and located between the first and second seal rings. A control rod pivotably connected to an operation bar movably seals the first end of the core tube. A nozzle is threadedly connected to the core tube. A block is fixedly connected to the second end of the core tube and removably seals the nozzle. The nozzle cab be moved relative to the core tube to allow water flowing from the gap between the block and the stepped surface in the nozzle. The first and second seal rings ensure that the nozzle assembly does not leak whichever status it is operated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2007
    Inventor: Shun-Nan Luo
  • Patent number: 7216813
    Abstract: A retrofittable pressure gauge for a spray gun includes a pressure sensor, located in a pressure chamber, a power source and a display unit, all enclosed within a case, a passageway providing fluid communication between the pressure chamber and a pressurised interior space of the spray gun when the gauge is mounted on the spray gun and a mounting fixture configured for mounting the pressure gauge at a spreader valve or a trigger operated fluid valve of the spray gun.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2007
    Assignee: ITW Limited
    Inventor: John Anthony Rogers
  • Patent number: 7216816
    Abstract: An airless application system. The system includes a primary product container, a secondary product container, and a sprayer in fluid communication with the primary product container and the secondary product container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2007
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Hammarth, Stephen J. Lacivita, Kevin J. May, Christopher Molina, John S. Piwnica, Jr., Paul A. Raymond, Johnathan C. Waters, Timothy Oberg, John Ekpenyong
  • Patent number: 7201336
    Abstract: The present invention provides a liquid spray gun with several improved features, including (1) non-cylindrical air passageways on air horns included in an air cap portion of a body assembly that provide improved shape and uniformity for the wide elongate stream of liquid formed by the spray gun; (2) the air cap portion of the body assembly being mounted for manual rotation on a nozzle portion of the body assembly between positions defined by stops and retained at those positions by friction; and (3) the body assembly through which passes liquid sprayed by the spray gun being molded of polymeric material and being manually releasable from a metal platform portion of the spray gun through which air is fed to passageways through the body assembly to spray the liquid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2007
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Russell E. Blette, Franklyn L. Frederickson, Stephen C. P. Joseph, Jameel R. Qiblawi
  • Patent number: 7201332
    Abstract: An adjustable spray nozzle has a body and a valve assembly. The body has an inlet, a nozzle and a valve chamber. The valve chamber is formed between the inlet and nozzle and has two ends. The valve assembly is mounted in the valve chamber, protrudes from the ends and comprises a pushbutton assembly and a valve that protrude from opposite ends. The pushbutton assembly is pushed to allow water to flow through the valve chamber. The valve assembly is rotated to adjust the water flow in very small increments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2007
    Assignee: Kwan-Ten Enterprise Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Po-Hsiung Wang, Tzu-Meng Wang
  • Patent number: 7195181
    Abstract: The invention is an improvement in a disc and a handle for the receiver section of a fire fighting nozzle. Together, this disc and handle facilitate the opening and closing of a fire nozzle assembly, for permitting and preventing, respectively, the discharge of fire extinguishing fluids from that nozzle. The improvement of the present invention results from the use of a one-piece disc with generally resilient arms, and from the use of a plastic handle with a generally oblong shaped slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2007
    Assignee: Task Force Tips Inc.
    Inventors: Robert W. Steingass, David E. Kim, William I. Thompson
  • Patent number: 7188787
    Abstract: A sprayer with a water purifier, a valve system, and a selector switch for the same are disclosed. In one non-limiting embodiment, when the sprayer is in use, the sprayer includes a purifier for purifying water. The sprayer may be compact and ergonomic. The sprayer may include a valve system that provides a selection of water flow paths and/or nozzles or other output mechanisms for the sprayer, and a selector switch for controlling the valve system. In certain embodiments, the sprayer is provided with a multiple position selector switch that can be controlled by one of the operator's fingers, or by the operator's thumb so that the operator can use the sprayer and select the sprayer setting with one hand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2007
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: William Michael Cannon, John Allen Wooton, Benjamin Jacob Clare, Melissa Ann Kreuzer, Christopher Miles Miller
  • Patent number: 7185834
    Abstract: A mobile pressure washer wand support with a dolly-like wheeled base with a cut out slot for securely holding the pressure washer wand in place. This allows the user to have the weight of the pressure washer hose alleviated to reduce fatigue and backache. The user can place the pressure washer wand in the adjustable wand slot, tighten clamps to hold the wand in place, and simply point it in the direction that is desired to be sprayed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2007
    Inventor: Harold D. Davidson
  • Patent number: 7182280
    Abstract: A DC power spraying tool includes a housing having an inlet opening, a discharging opening, and a motor cavity, a liquid container for containing a liquid colorant therein communicatively connected to the inlet opening of the housing, a spray nozzle extended from the discharging opening of the housing to communicate with the liquid container, and an electric motor supported within the motor cavity of the housing for applying a vacuum pressure on the liquid container to pump the colorant towards the spray nozzle. A DC power source includes a rechargeable battery supported by the housing for applying a DC current and a control circuitry electrically connected the rechargeable battery with the electric motor for transforming the DC current to an impulse current so as to drive the electric motor to operate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2007
    Assignee: Jinhua Jinshun Tools Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Zhang Gen Ye, Hu Su Zhou
  • Patent number: 7175110
    Abstract: A cup (6) for spray guns, comprising a disposable container (8) joined in removable fashion to a lid (5) with axial outflow fitting (7), independent of the cup and integrated with the body (4) of the gun (1), and a lining element (18) whose shape is complementary to that of the lid (5) and which is inserted in removable fashion within said lid (5) between the container (8) and the outflow fitting (7).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2007
    Assignee: Anest Iwata Corporation
    Inventor: Marco G. Vicentini
  • Patent number: 7150415
    Abstract: A spray valve is configured with a fluid path that always provides dynamic water flow on both opposite surfaces of the seating flange of the valve stem when the valve is almost completely closed and when the valve is just beginning to be opened. This equalization of dynamic pressure from the incoming water flow tends to reduce the frequency of vibration that is imposed upon the valve stem and biasing member by the incoming water flow. A check valve is built into the spray valve, which has a trigger lock and a selectively removable spray disk. The valve has an outer sleeve that surrounds the valve's base member and defines a gap therebetween and is formed of mechanical shock-resilient, heat-insulating material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2006
    Assignee: T&S Brass and Bronze Works, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark V. Weaver, Luke Edward Langner
  • Patent number: 7124965
    Abstract: A spraying gun includes a gun body, a handle, a sealing gasket, a connecting member, a control valve, a control handle, an outer control tube, a control shaft, a catch block, an inner control tube, a control ring, a drive ring, and a nozzle assembly. The nozzle assembly includes a nozzle head, a first mounting ring, a second mounting ring, and a rotation ring. Thus, the spraying gun has a three-stage control effect to provide different water output functions so as to fit a user's practical requirements, thereby enhancing the versatility of the spraying gun.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2006
    Assignee: Shin Tai Spurt Water of the Garden Tools Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chin-Yuan Chen
  • Patent number: 7121484
    Abstract: A carriage designed for supporting a power washer wand and its nozzle a predetermined, though adjustable, distance from a surface which is to be cleaned by high velocity water exiting a discharge orifice of the nozzle. The carriage is defined by a one-piece body molded from substantially high strength synthetic polymeric/copolymeric plastic material. The carriage body includes a platform having a converging front end nose upwardly from which projects a wand support having a channel in which a power washer wand is located and adjustably clamped. The platform includes two wheels at a rear end thereof and a single wheel beneath the front end nose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2006
    Inventor: Howard Daley
  • Patent number: 7090150
    Abstract: The activating mechanism comprises a manually-operated control lever rotatably constrained at a first end thereof to a pivot arranged in proximity of a front portion of a handle grip of a spray gun and an activating lever acting on a pusher element of an intercept valve. The activating lever has a first end portion which is rotatably constrained on a hinging pivot arranged in proximity of a back portion of the handle grip and a second end portion which is operatively constrained to the control lever.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2006
    Assignee: Arrow Line S.R.L.
    Inventor: Roberto Amaduzzi
  • Patent number: 7083120
    Abstract: A pressurized fluid delivery apparatus such as a pressure washer or sprayer including a pump adapted to provide a pressurized fluid, a conduct fluidly connected with the pump to receive the pressurized fluid from the pump, a fluid accessory fluidly connected with the conduit to receive the pressurized fluid from the conduit, and a quick-disconnect assembly selectively fluidly connecting the fluid accessory and the conduit. The quick-disconnect assembly includes a male fitting coupled to one of the fluid accessory and the conduit. The male fitting includes a male component and a first non-circular surface. The quick-disconnect assembly also includes a female fitting coupled to the other of the fluid accessory and the conduit. The female fitting includes a female component having an opening for receiving the male component and a second non-circuit surface coupled to the first non-circular surface to prevent rotation between the male fitting and the female fitting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2006
    Assignee: Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC
    Inventors: Richard J. Gilpatrick, Barry Fay
  • Patent number: 7083124
    Abstract: The invention relates to a spray gun with a handle part (3) comprising a safety switch (6). A nozzle tube (1) is connected on one end of said handle and a feed line (2) is connected to the other end thereof. Said spray gun, which can be actuated in a contactless manner by means of an actuating element (5) and a switch surface (4), is characterised in that the switch surface (4) contains an emitting and receiving unit, whereby the active area thereof is disposed in the antenna field (8) of the switch surface (4) and is connected to an evaluating device (7) which is in permanent active communication with the actuating element (5), which contains an electronic circuit, and which authorises control of the feed supply of the media.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2006
    Assignee: Hammelmann Maschinenfabrik GmbH
    Inventors: Christoph Bednorz, Michael Jarchau, Manfred Reimann, Paul Schöning
  • Patent number: RE40433
    Abstract: A nozzle structure for a paint spray gun, is comprised of a central outlet for paint, an annular slot surrounding the central outlet, the annular slot being connected inside the nozzle structure via an annular duct to a number of virtually axially parallel bores, the bores being situated on at least one circle about a central axis of the nozzle structure, apparatus for providing, compressed air via the bores for delivery to the annular duct, and an air reversing deflection disk located inside the annular duct and opposite the bores.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2008
    Assignee: Sata GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Ewald Schmon