Spray Pole Type Patents (Class 239/532)
  • Patent number: 6247658
    Abstract: A stowable device for washing the underside and wheel well regions of a vehicle includes a base member joined at one end to a handle member such that the angle between the members can vary. A water jet disposed adjacent the distal end of the base member has a slit-like outlet. A length of flexible tubing couples the water jet to a trigger handle and waterjet valve located on the free end of the handle member. A source of water is coupled to the trigger handle, and passes through the flexible tubing and out the waterjet when the user presses the water jet valve. At least one non-swivelling wheel assembly is attached to the base member. The ratio between the length of the base member and the width of the wheel assembly preferably exceeds about 20:1 to promote maneuverability of the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2001
    Inventor: John Bakas
  • Patent number: 6220527
    Abstract: A cleaning device includes a handle with a longitudinal passage defined therethrough and a hollow shaft is connected to an end of the handle whose the other end is connected to a hose. A valve assembly is connected to the handle and a lower end of the valve assembly removably seals the passage in the handle. A nozzle device is pivotally connected to the hollow shaft so that cleaning agent from the hose is injected from the nozzle device. A connection tube is connected to the hollow shaft and a sponge assembly is connected to the connection tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2001
    Inventors: He-Jin Chen, Chia-Yi Hsieh
  • Patent number: 6216965
    Abstract: A sprinkler nozzle including a grip which is fastened to an outer pipe. An inner pipe is received in the outer pipe such that the inner pipe can be extracted or retracted in conjunction with a control member. The outer pipe is provided at the top end with a pivoting member for fastening rotatably a head through which water is emitted in a specific direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2001
    Inventor: Hui-Chen Chao
  • Patent number: 6189805
    Abstract: The present invention includes an automatic portable misting apparatus for providing a comfortable region within a relatively hot, dry environment. The misting apparatus includes a pressurizable fluid tank, an automatic air compressor mounted to the fluid tank, a fluid conduit having a plurality of nozzles spaced at intervals along the conduit for distributing water in the form of a corresponding number of fine spray streams, and a valve for controlling the flow of fluid from the fluid tank to the fluid conduit. The misting apparatus of the present invention is fully portable, easy to operate, easy to maintain, unobtrusive and economical.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2001
    Inventors: Scott West, Jason West
  • Patent number: 6176437
    Abstract: A dusting gun for removal of dirt and for cleaning purposes, where dirt, dust, oil and other loose or firmly sticking coats are removed with compressed air. The dusting gun comprises an oscillating pressure discharge valve which causes splitting up of the air flow into periodically repeated pressure discharges. The oscillating valve acts automatically under the influence of the static and dynamic pressures of the compressed air and is designed to oscillate with a frequency in the range of 2-50 Hz. The oscillating valve is connected to a nozzle by an elongated air duct.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2001
    Inventor: Ejnar Pedersen
  • Patent number: 6164557
    Abstract: A new fluid temperature control for a heated fluid cleaner with multiple outlets for maintaining the temperature of the discharge fluid when multiple outlets of the heated fluid cleaner are opened. The inventive device includes a fluid reservoir for containing a supply of fluid, at least one pump for suctioning fluid from the fluid reservoir. A heater is also in fluid communication with the pump for heating a flow of fluid received therefrom. The heater preferably comprises a combustible fuel heater and has a fuel conduit fluidly connecting the heater to a fuel reservoir. An outlet conduit is fluidly connected to the heater for receiving heated fluid therefrom. The outlet conduit has a plurality of outlets for discharging fluid therefrom. A heater control device is provided for controlling the temperature of the fluid exiting the heater such that it is maintained at a constant predetermined temperature when more than one outlet is opened.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2000
    Assignee: Sioux Steam Cleaner Corporation
    Inventor: Arden L. Larson
  • Patent number: 6158152
    Abstract: A portable excavator having a tube to point a supersonic gas stream at a buried object. The excavator includes a movable member disposed within the conduit to pulse gas passing through the conduit and a supersonic gas nozzle at the exit of the conduit. Compressed gas delivered to the conduit exits the nozzle in a pulsed manner at two to three Hz. The movable member includes a piston which blocks gas from flowing through the conduit by the biasing force of a spring. When the force to the pressure differential across the piston exceeds the biasing force, the piston moves and allows gas to flow through the conduit until the force from the pressure differential across the piston is less than the biasing force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2000
    Assignee: Concept Engineering Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard D. Nathenson, Jerome Apt, Jr., Paul M. Brumbaugh, Martin J. Uram
  • Patent number: 6158678
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus designed to apply cleaning fluids to all types of surfaces and to apply those fluids to vertical, horizontal, angled, and overhead surfaces. The apparatus is designed so that it is able to glide easily over uneven or irregular surfaces. This is possible, in part, because the section of the washing apparatus that dispenses the cleaning fluid is kept in a spaced relationship to the surface being cleaned by the pressure of the cleaning fluid. The apparatus of the present invention includes a spraying unit, a support assembly and a bottom control unit. The spraying unit includes a housing, a swivel, and a spray bar having nozzles rotatably connected the housing. The support assembly includes an adjustable pole hingedly connected to the spraying unit at one end. The bottom control unit includes a base that is hingedly connected to the pole at its other end. At least one high pressure fluid line is connected to the spray bar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2000
    Assignee: Sky Robotics, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael R. Lange
  • Patent number: 6105593
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for cleaning and maintaining Biologically Accelerated Treatment ("BAT") support media disposed within a fixed wastewater treatment tank is disclosed. The cleaning apparatus includes a hollow shaft and a perpendicularly placed diffuser having a plurality of orifices, which may also include nozzles. An air blower or a water pump is attached to the hollow shaft. The cleaning apparatus is inserted into a wastewater treatment tank, and either air or water is forced through the orifices or nozzles of the diffuser, respectively. The air or water generates a force that is directed toward the BAT support media to effect cleaning. In one embodiment, a hinge is provided between the shaft and diffuser to enable the diffuser to pivot downward, to a position close to parallel with the hollow shaft, so that the cleaning apparatus can be inserted through multiple risers that provide access to an underground wastewater treatment tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2000
    Assignee: Jet, Inc.
    Inventors: David S. MacLaren, Daniel Smartt, Don Murauskas
  • Patent number: 6079640
    Abstract: An auto underwasher for cleaning the underside of an automobile, comprising a 1/2" malleable metal alloy pipe approximately 6.5 feet in length and having a generally modified-Z shaped body. The user grasps one end of the device by vinyl grips attached to the top and middle legs of the device, the top leg being connected to a liquid cleaner supply source. The bottom leg of the device has a crimped and sealed end forming a nozzle with a plurality of jets aligned longitudinally. The length of the middle leg permits the user to stand upright while extending the bottom leg to direct the spray under the automobile body, removing dirt, road salts, and chemicals which might otherwise corrode the exposed undercarriage of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2000
    Inventor: Gary W. Merritts
  • Patent number: 6076307
    Abstract: A guttering cleaning system for cleaning of spouting and guttering in building structures includes water outlets (15) mounted to rain water guttering (12) to direct water into the guttering to flusb debris. An outlet connector (21) is provided for each water outlet (15). A supply connector (22) for releasable connection to any one of the outlet connectors (21) supplies water to the outlet connectors (21). A water supply line (25) and a connector support (45) enables remote connection and disconnection of the supply connector (22) from the ground adjacent the building, the connector support (45) comprising a support pole (46) provided with the supply connector (22) at its upper end, the supply line (25) extending up the support pole (46) to the supply connector (22). The system further includes a connection release means (50) enabling selective release of the connection between the supply connector (22) and an associated outlet connector (21).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 1994
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2000
    Assignee: Spoutmate PTY LTD
    Inventor: Anthony Frederick Kean
  • Patent number: 6045064
    Abstract: A garden hose attachment for cleaning an underside of a vehicle is provided including at least one elongated rigid tube having a pair of ends. At least one elbow conduit is coupled to one of the ends of the rigid tube. A spray nozzle is connected to the elbow conduit. Also included is a spray gun mounted to one of the ends of the rigid tube. Upon the depression of a trigger of the spray gun, water is sprayed from the spray nozzle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2000
    Inventor: Michael A. Abraham
  • Patent number: 6035940
    Abstract: A fire fighting apparatus that is mounted to a window sill of the floor with a fire therein. The fire fighting apparatus comprises a substantially elongated conduit having an opening on its upper end, an anchor arm mounted from the opening on the conduit and a waterway securely fastened to the conduit. A fire hose is secured to the bottom of the waterway to supply water to the fire fighting apparatus. The anchor arm comprises a horizontal portion that fits on top of the window sill of the burning floor to securely suspend the fire fighting apparatus thereon. The anchor arm has a wedge-shaped claw that may be used to break open or to pry open a shut window.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2000
    Inventor: Kevin Bourke
  • Patent number: 6000637
    Abstract: A high pressure water gun for washing electrical insulators and other related articles, which gun has a barrel, a water inlet, a water outlet (nozzle), a pistol grip and a main body portion, which portion communicates with both the inlet and with a lower valve chamber separated from an upper piston chamber. A piston is vertically slidably mounted in the upper chamber. A check valve is slidably mounted horizontally in the lower chamber and is spring biased, when the gun is in the inoperative position. A port extends between the lower chamber and communicates with the upper chamber. Another port in the lower chamber communicates with the barrel. Water introduced into the inlet follows a dual path and ejects out of the nozzle with relatively little pull required on the trigger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 14, 1999
    Inventor: Gordon Duncan
  • Patent number: 5988715
    Abstract: An apparatus for cleaning an overhead drain gutter associated with the lower extremity of a pitched roof includes a scoop member, a pole of telescopically adjustable length, and an attachment member of inverted U-shaped configuration that extends in joinder between the scoop member and pole. The scoop member is of elongated shape, having front and rear ends. The rear end may be provided with a retaining wall disposed transversely to the direction of elongation, and a water discharge nozzle may be disposed within the retaining wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 23, 1999
    Inventor: Bessie Mason
  • Patent number: 5976631
    Abstract: A method for applying to a surface a viscous liquid having a low shear rate viscosity in the range from about 0.1 Pascal.seconds to about ten (10) Pascal.seconds at a shear rate of ten (10) per second, a shear-thinning power law index in the range from about 0.2 to about 0.6, a high shear rate viscosity in the range from about 0.05 Pascal.seconds to about 0.5 Pascal.seconds at a shear rate of twenty thousand (20,000) per second, and a surface tension in the range from about fifteen (15) dynes/cm. to about sixty (60) dynes/cm. is characterized by pressurizing the liquid to a static pressure in the range from about five hundred (500) pounds per square inch to about fourteen hundred (1400) pounds per square inch, and thereafter spraying the viscous liquid at a dynamic pressure in the range from about one hundred (100) pounds per square inch to about one thousand (1000) pounds per square inch, whereby the liquid emanates as a spray with substantially no mist through a spray tip of an applicator wand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 2, 1999
    Assignee: E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventor: Seshadri Ramachandran
  • Patent number: 5971298
    Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a high volume, low pressure paint spray gun connectable to a paint source, an atomization air source and a shaping air source. The paint spray gun is provided with a spray gun body which is in fluid communication with the paint source, the atomization air source for atomizing paint and the shaping air source for shaping paint spray patterns. The spray gun is further provided with a nozzle which defines a paint atomizing zone for discharging atomized paint and a paint spray pattern shaping zone shaping atomized paint spray patterns. The spray gun is further provided with a paint hose, atomization air hose, and shaping air hose each having an inlet end which is connected to the spray gun body and a discharge end which is connected to the nozzle. The spray gun is further provided with a bendable, shape-retaining paint conduit having an inlet port which is connectable to the spray gun body and an outlet port which is connectable to the nozzle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 26, 1999
    Assignee: Northrop Grumman Corporation
    Inventors: Jorge Millan, Arnold Comproni
  • Patent number: 5966847
    Abstract: A portable excavator having a tube to point a supersonic gas stream at a buried object. The excavator includes a movable member disposed within the conduit to pulse gas passing through the conduit and a supersonic gas nozzle at the exit of the conduit. Compressed gas delivered to the conduit exits the nozzle in a pulsed manner at two to three Hz. The movable member includes a piston which blocks gas from flowing through the conduit by the biasing force of a spring. When the force from the pressure differential across the piston exceeds the biasing force, the piston moves and allows gas to flow through the conduit until the force from the pressure differential across the piston is less than the biasing force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 19, 1999
    Assignee: Concept Engineering Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard D. Nathenson, Jerome Apt, Jr., Paul M. Brumbaugh, Martin J. Uram
  • Patent number: 5964419
    Abstract: Water sprinkler apparatus to be used in combination with a welding or cutting torch to apply a cooling medium to the areas of an autobody upon which heat due to a welding operation or a cutting operation needs to be controlled to the autobody area either internal or external upon which repair work is performed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 12, 1999
    Inventor: Alvin L. Lovett
  • Patent number: 5947388
    Abstract: An articulated pole for use as an extension in fluid spraying devices. The pole includes a flexible high pressure fluid hose that passes through a hinge which is part of a tubular outer housing. The fluid hose transports the fluid under pressure from a fluid source, connected on one end of the pole, to a spray tip nozzle, located on the other end of the pole. The hinge can be locked at any angle through its full range of pivotal movement or can be adjusted to customize the level of friction required for continuous pivot movement. Multiple hinges can be placed along the pole to allow for compound bending moments and to allow greater maneuverability for the person operating the fluid spraying device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 7, 1999
    Assignee: Paint Trix Inc.
    Inventor: Byron J. Woodruff
  • Patent number: 5947039
    Abstract: A hand-held water injecting tool (10) provides for the admixture of water to cementitious materials. The tool (10) is generally comprised of a water-conveying tubular body (12), and a blade assembly (16) having a tip (17). The tubular body (12) has a circuitous configuration to afford both a built-in, ergonomic handle portion (35) and a capacity to perform mixing operations within relatively high-walled containers. At a water-emitting end (20) are present a pair of nozzles (52) which are integrally fashioned from the tubular body (12) to impart jet action to the emitted water. The blade assembly (16) includes a generally triangularly shaped blade (62) attached to the second end (20) such that the water is emitted from the nozzles (52) at a location proximate and external to the blade tip (17) so that the force of the fluid is used in close conjunction with mechanical action of the blade.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 7, 1999
    Assignee: Lundgren Systems
    Inventors: Michael A. Lundgren, Bob A. Lundgren
  • Patent number: 5944263
    Abstract: A selectively attachable dust suppressing misting device for use with percussive tools, such as air hammers or jack hammers, includes a frame having a first tube section connected to a fluid source. The misting device includes one or more misting nozzles connected to the first tube section to allow fluid to flow out of the misting device. The misting nozzles are rotatable to allow fluid to be sprayed in a desired direction. The device also includes at least one adjustable clamp for securing the device to various diameters of percussive tools. Preferably, a second clamp is mounted to a housing slidable on the first tube section to allow the second clamp to be moved with respect to the first clamp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 31, 1999
    Assignee: Everdry Marketing & Management, Inc.
    Inventors: James E. Lucco, John S. Wesolowski, Nicholas D. DiCello
  • Patent number: 5944911
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for sweeping seating areas is provided which enables the operator to stand substantially upright while directing a stream of air substantially horizontally along the floor supporting the seats. The apparatus includes a handle adapted for connection to a source of compressed air, a substantially elongated wand connected to the handle, and a nozzle which directs a stream of air along the floor substantially perpendicular to the wand. The nozzle is configured to intake additional air besides the compressed air supplied through the handle to provide increased air volume at pressures reduced from that supplied by the compressed air source. The method includes positioning the apparatus behind seats, particularly in stair-stepped stadium seating areas to provide a substantially horizontal air flow reaching into corners between the riser wall and landing of the seating area and around the bottoms of the seats.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 31, 1999
    Assignee: Winters Company
    Inventors: Robert L. Winters, Thomas P. Wagner
  • Patent number: 5934556
    Abstract: The spray nozzle carrier is made up of a component made of light material obtaining by drawing. This component includes several internal cavities and, in particular two tubular cavities (4 and 5) used as channels for the passage of water and of compressed air, these cavities being separated by a central cavity (9) forming a technical chamber, this technical chamber allowing the fitting of elements for fixing the spray nozzle. The drawn component (2) has preferably, an elliptical shape, the large axis of which is located in the plane passing through the spraying axis of the nozzle. This carrier can comprise a long pole of length between 5 and 15 m, for example, in order to create an artificial snowfall with a snow gun situated at a great height.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 10, 1999
    Assignee: York Neige
    Inventors: Patrick Charriau, Pierrick Jouneau
  • Patent number: 5897061
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a waterproofing spraying apparatus for delivering a waterproofing coating to the exterior surface of a basement wall which requires moisture proofing. The spraying apparatus includes a remote controlled airless fluid pressurizing unit, a pair of hoses and a spray gun. The spray gun including a moveable arm which is moveable between an extended position and a deflected position. Attached to the end of the moveable arm is a pair of nozzles for delivering the waterproofing coating from the spray gun. The waterproofing coating comprising two fluids which are mixed external to the spray gun after leaving their respective nozzle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 27, 1999
    Inventor: Ralph S. Petty
  • Patent number: 5868320
    Abstract: Apparatus including a building; and a system which includes a water line comprising a water supply line substantially permanently installed and plumbed inside the building for supplying water at a pressure in a first pressure range; a pump substantially permanently installed and plumbed inside the building, wherein the pump has an inlet operably attached to the water line and an outlet for delivering water at a pressure higher than the pressure in the first pressure range through a fluid line at a higher pressure than the pressure in the first pressure range, wherein the fluid conduit is substantially permanently installed and plumbed inside the building and is operably attached at one end to the pump outlet and operably connected to at least one system outlet; a connector for selectively, operatively connecting or disconnecting a spray wand to at least one system outlet; a cleaning chemical supplier for operably introducing a cleaning chemical into fluid passing through the fluid conduit; and a wireless remo
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 9, 1999
    Inventors: Gary R. Laabs, Donald R. Anderson
  • Patent number: 5820025
    Abstract: A reversible spray tip holder for connection to a spray gun comprises a union with like quick-disconnect mounts on each of entry and exit ends for connecting to a mounting adaptor which facilitates connection to the spray gun. A base and a tip housing join by means of a base threaded bolt threaded into a matching tip housing threaded recess to comprise the union. In the tip housing is a tip receiver opening into the tip housing threaded recess on one end and extending to the tip housing exit end at its other end which is closed except for an aperture through which the tip receivable within sprays paint. A tip is received and sealed into the tip receiver, secured therein by the base threaded bolt, with a tip nozzle immediately adjacent to and directed through the aperture. A through passageway extends from the adaptor and spray gun through the base and tip housing to the spray tip. Diverging shields on the tip housing preserve an intended spray pattern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 13, 1998
    Inventor: Kevin J. Troudt
  • Patent number: 5810254
    Abstract: A low pressure spraying assembly for mixing and initiating the reaction of a first liquid reactive polymeric material, such as an isocyanate terminated compound, with a second liquid reactive polymeric material, such as an hydroxyl terminated compound or polyol resin, to form a two part polymer, such as polyurethane, and spraying the polymer onto a surface. The spraying assembly includes a material circulating system and a spray gun assembly. The material circulating system comprises separate multiple diaphragm pumps, drive assemblies, flow meters and feedback controllers for each material. The spray gun assembly includes a manifold with a pair of fluid ports for receiving the first and second polymeric materials. A mixing device is mounted to the manifold for mixing the materials to form the two part polymer. A spray tip with an air cap is mounted to the distal end of the mixing device for spraying the polymeric material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 22, 1998
    Assignee: Illnois Tool Works, Inc.
    Inventor: Scott A. Kropfield
  • Patent number: 5782414
    Abstract: A nozzle for accelerating compressed gas, preferably air, to supersonic speeds comprising converging, expansion, and straightening portions defined by a simple combination of arcs and a line segment for the general purpose of producing a supersonic jet to excavate or dislodge soil or other like material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 21, 1998
    Inventor: Richard D. Nathenson
  • Patent number: 5775595
    Abstract: A sprayer apparatus for dispensing liquid fertilizer, weed control or liquid insecticide from an elongated storage tube using one hand. A see-through plastic storage tube has a spray nozzle one end and a handgrip with trigger on the opposite end. Compressing the trigger moves a trigger rod to move a piston that forces gravity fed liquid through the spray nozzle. The spray nozzle can be located in a housing having a convex curved outer surface along with a wheel protruding from the bottom surface of the housing. The wheel can have conical side edges and a flat exterior side. Alternatively, the wheel can have rounded outer edges. Visible markings on the exterior of the plastic storage tube can tell the user the remaining amount of the liquid stored inside. An optional protruding handgrip can be located halfway down the storage tube for allowing the device to be controlled by two hands. A second version includes a two way valve located inside the storage tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 7, 1998
    Inventors: John J. Knodel, Kenneth D. White
  • Patent number: 5769324
    Abstract: Portable washing apparatus having a self-contained pressurized supply of a washing liquid is disclosed. The apparatus is charged with the washing liquid from a pressurized source of the liquid via an independent charging stand connected to the source. Hydraulic pressure of the source charges the apparatus with the washing liquid and cocks or biases the biasing means of the apparatus to a pressurized state. A trigger-operated valve provides for selective discharge of the liquid from the apparatus. An auxiliary reservoir holding a cleaning agent is provided on the apparatus, as well as a scrubbing means. The cleaning agent is mixed with the washing liquid as desired and appropriate for the washing task being performed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 23, 1998
    Inventor: David A. Lenhart
  • Patent number: 5759272
    Abstract: A manual sealing unit consists of a crane-like bracket (1), which is mounted to rotate around a vertical axis (9). A boom (2) is connected to pivot around a vertical axis (12) and around a horizontal axis (15) at the free end (10) of a horizontal segment (11) of the bracket (1). Supply conduits (6, 7), by which the components of the sealing compound are conveyed to a mixing device (4) and a manual sealing nozzle (3) that is connected to the latter, are fastened to the bracket (1) and the boom (2). In the area of the joint between the bracket (1) and the boom (2), the conduits (6 and 7) are arranged in bends (21) and have a rotating joint (22) there, so that the movability of the boom (2) is not hampered. The boom (2) is loaded upward by a pneumatic cylinder (19), so that the combination of the mixing device (4) and the sealing nozzle (3) for an operator executing the manual sealing is virtually weightless.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 2, 1998
    Inventor: Peter Lisec
  • Patent number: 5749526
    Abstract: A cleaning system which is centrally and permanently installed in homes or commercial buildings and is connected to the water line therein. The system includes a pump operably attached to the water line and one or more freeze-proof valves are connected to the outside wall of the building or to an adjoining building. A fluid conduit is operably attached to the pump outlet and at the other end to the inlet of the freeze-proof valve. A spray wand, including an outlet nozzle, is attached to the freeze-proof valve on the outside of the building or buildings and includes structure for easily connecting or disconnecting such spray wand so that it can be removed when not in use and used at any one of the freeze-proof valve outlets. One or more chemical solutions can be selectively introduced into the fluid passing through the high pressure line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 12, 1998
    Assignee: Gary R. Laabs
    Inventors: Gary R. Laabs, Donald R. Anderson
  • Patent number: 5725322
    Abstract: An eaves trough cleaner including a fluid flow mechanism. The fluid flow mechanism has a top end and a bottom end and an intermediate portion with a cross tubing integral therewith. The cross tubing has an internal fluid passage and a second end with a container coupled. The internal passage has a vertical extension coupled to an elongated tube positionable within the container. Included is a trigger mechanism with a regulator valve coupled to the intermediate portion and spaced from the cross tubing. Also, a cleaning tool is provided. Lastly, at least one connector pipe member is included. The one connector pipe member has an upper end and a bottom end. The bottom end of the pipe member couples with the fluid flow mechanism. The upper end of the pipe member couples with the cleaning tool for placement of the cleaning tool within the eaves trough.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 10, 1998
    Inventor: Edward C. Evans
  • Patent number: 5678768
    Abstract: A shroud and cartridge based shut-off for sprayers combine to provide for intermittent and continuous spraying. The shroud affords many different aesthetic possibilities including different colors and colors related to the color of the sprayer tank. The shroud includes an actuator lever for digitally actuating the shut-off valve intermittently. A thumb actuated latch locks the actuator lever in a depressed position for continuous spraying.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 21, 1997
    Assignee: H.D. Hudson Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Steven John Gager, Robert C. Hudson, Jr., Roland Beihl
  • Patent number: 5671889
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a waterproofing spraying apparatus for delivering a waterproofing coating to the exterior surface of a basement wall which requires moisture proofing. The spraying apparatus includes a remote controlled airless fluid pressurizing unit, a pair of hoses and a spray gun. The spray gun including a moveable arm which is moveable between an extended position and a deflected position. Attached to the end of the moveable arm is a pair of nozzles for delivering the waterproofing coating from the spray gun. The waterproofing coating comprising two fluids which are mixed external to the spray gun after leaving their respective nozzle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 30, 1997
    Inventor: Ralph S. Petty
  • Patent number: 5671887
    Abstract: A sprayer adapted for use in association with a garden hose, a tree having subterranean roots and liquid fertilizer, the apparatus comprising: a shaft formed in a hollow cylindrical configuration with inboard and outboard ends each including coupling devices; a spray nozzle having an inboard region coupled to the shaft and an outboard region including a plurality of apertures therethrough; a quick connector having an outboard end including coupling devices and being coupled to the shaft, the quick connector having an inboard end including coupling devices and adapted to be coupled to a garden hose; and a regulator disc including an axle affixed thereto, a handle operatively coupled to the axle and regulator disc, in an operative orientation a user coupling the quick connector to a garden hose, the user then activating the apparatus thereby allowing water to flow through the quick connector into the shaft and out through the spray nozzle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 30, 1997
    Inventor: Moise A. Iavarone
  • Patent number: 5669558
    Abstract: A waterpower pressure washer (16) comprising an elongated tapered barrel (18). A hollow cylindrical body (20) is integral with and fluidly connected at a slight angle to the elongated tapered barrel (18). A structure (22) is for coupling the hollow cylindrical body (20) to a source of pressurized water. The pressurized water can travel through the hollow cylindrical body (20) and the elongated tapered barrel (18). A nozzle (24) is at a distal end of the elongated tapered barrel (18). The pressurized water can be sprayed from the nozzle (24) to clean a surface of an object (26).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 23, 1997
    Inventor: Glenn K. Ichel
  • Patent number: 5584594
    Abstract: An improved flow-through washing and scrubbing brush handle for interconnection at one end to a source of pressurized water such as a garden hose and connectable at the other end to flow-through type scrub brush or the like. The device may include structure for varying water flow therethrough for delivery into the scrub brush and further includes a telescoping structure which releasably secures a selected overall length between its sliding inner and outer tubes. Unique sealing arrangements also prevent water leakage anywhere along the device, including from between inner and outer tubes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 17, 1996
    Inventor: Duane H. Newville
  • Patent number: 5573187
    Abstract: A hand-held spraying apparatus for cleaning a holding tank in vehicles having a commode such as recreational vehicles. The spraying apparatus comprises a conduit having a valve for starting, stopping or regulating fluid flow through the apparatus; a viewport connected to the distal end of the conduit; an extended tube having first and second ends with the first end connected to the viewport and an elbow positioned near the second end; and a spray nozzle positioned at the second end of the extended tube and having openings positioned radially about the shaft portion of the spray nozzle so as to produce a circumferential spray pattern. A method for cleaning a holding tank is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 12, 1996
    Inventor: Ronnie E. Proctor
  • Patent number: 5514420
    Abstract: A painting gun having a ring-like gun main body with a circumferential opening formed in one peripheral portion thereof so as to allow for passage of an elongated workpiece as an object to be painted, and a plurality of nozzles radially disposed so as to eject a paint towards a central portion of the gun main body. The painting gun is moved in a longitudinal direction of the elongated workpiece after the elongated workpiece is placed in position inside the painting gun through the circumferential opening. Each of the nozzles atomizes the paint by atomizing air. An amount of the paint to be ejected from each of the nozzles is set to 35 cc/min or less, preferably 20 cc/min or less, per 1 kg/cm.sup.2 of an atomizing air pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 7, 1996
    Assignee: Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Masayo Tsuzuki, Hidenobu Nishida
  • Patent number: 5485960
    Abstract: A paint spray gun extender, to which may universally be a paint spray gun having a handle and a trigger, providing a 360.degree. adjustment in pitch, is achieved with a hollow extension pole and a cable running through the pole between a handle on one end and a spray gun mounting apparatus on its other end. The apparatus comprises a vertical support plate adjustably secured with a bolt and nut on which the plate pivots in face-to-face contact with a flat mounting portion on the pole end. A pivoting arm is secured to the distal end of the support plate to which is connected a cable running from the arm down the pole to an actuating control lever. An adjustable trigger actuator is provided on the arm extending over the plate for placement next to the spray gun trigger after gun angular orientation is set.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 23, 1996
    Inventor: Kevin J. Troudt
  • Patent number: 5443211
    Abstract: A portable wall and ceiling texture machine applicator is housed in a relatively small cabinet mounted on relatively large rear wheels for easy pulling up stairs and on swivel front casters for easy steering. A first material delivery system includes a variable speed pump which delivers particulate texture material at a selected flow rate which enables a creative application of texture. A completely separate delivery system delivers pressurized air to a spray head which merges the particulate texture material and pressurized air to spray it onto a wall or ceiling. Separate power cords supply energy for delivering the particulate texture material and pressurized air so that existing 15-amp house supply circuits may be used. The spray head may be on either a pole gun or a hand gun. A check valve on the spray head prevents a back flow of the particulate material when the spray head is turned off.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 22, 1995
    Assignee: The Stanley Works
    Inventors: Lesley Young, Brian D. Rhodes, Gary Acton, Michael L. Oglesby, Michael L. Fureigh
  • Patent number: 5419496
    Abstract: A new and improved water wand apparatus includes a handle assembly which includes a tubular member which is adapted for conducting water flow in a first direction from a source end to a nozzle end in the tubular member. A nozzle assembly is connected to the tubular member and includes a nozzle-containing wall which includes a connection aperture for connecting to the tubular member. The nozzle-containing wall also includes a plurality of nozzle channels. The nozzle assembly also includes a truncated conical wall assembly connected to the nozzle-containing wall. An apex wall assembly is connected to a narrow end of the truncated conical wall assembly and serves to block water flow in the first direction causing pressurized water to exit from the nozzle channels in a second direction. The tubular member is substantially straight, and the tubular member and the nozzle assembly 16 are symmetrically disposed around a longitudinal axis. The nozzle-containing wall is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 30, 1995
    Inventor: Robert F. Novak, Jr.
  • Patent number: 5405086
    Abstract: In order to reduce the storage space required for accessories, such as washing gun (10), spray lance (18), pressure hose and electric cable, in a high-pressure cleaner (1), insertion receptacles (16, 17) are arranged in the housing (2) for plugging in the washing gun (10) and spray lance (18), so that the accessories are safely stored and quickly accessible. In addition, the pressure hose is clamped and held by its own elasticity between two opposing hose hooks. A solution is also proposed for safely retaining and at the same time for quickly unwinding and rewinding the cable roll, in that a cable hook (13) is movable with respect to a second stationary cable hook (14).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 11, 1995
    Inventor: Josef Kranzle
  • Patent number: 5390853
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a gutter cleaning tool adapted to be hooked over the edge of a gutter and to direct a stream of water therein to dislodge leaves or other debris in the gutter towards and down the downspout of the gutter. In case of jamming of such debris in the downspout, a plunger is provided for pushing such debris down the downspout. The entire system is operable from the ground level eliminating the need for ladders or the like to reach the gutters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 1993
    Date of Patent: February 21, 1995
    Inventor: Renald J. Ellul
  • Patent number: 5386942
    Abstract: A cleaning device having a regulated supply of pressurized fluid which is delivered to an outlet end through one of several interchangeable outlet devices having an outlet flow nozzle for cleaning clogged debris from gutters and downspouts, as well as other elevated structures. Reassembly of interchangeable outlet devices in combination with an outlet end adapter provides for adaptation of the device to optimize cleaning of gutters, and then to optimize cleaning of downspouts. All of the preceding is provided in a device which is quick and easy to assemble, and can be taken apart for storage, without wrenches.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 1994
    Date of Patent: February 7, 1995
    Inventor: Carroll E. Dietle
  • Patent number: 5361849
    Abstract: A hand tool for use with a water supply to allow easy cultivation and watering of gardens and the like. One end of a hollow, tubular handle is attached to a valve which, in turn, is coupled to the water supply for allowing the user of the hand tool to cause water to flow through the handle. A blade is attached to the other end of the handle. An aperture extends though the blade in communication with the cavity through the handle so that water flowing through the handle will flow through the aperture in the blade. A baffle is attached to the blade about the aperture through the blade on the side of the blade opposite the handle for deflecting water flowing through the handle and out the aperture in the blade.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 8, 1994
    Inventor: Don L. Moore
  • Patent number: 5320281
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a housing for a high-pressure cleaning apparatus for accommodating a high-pressure pump, drive motor and other components of the apparatus coacting therewith. The apparatus is equipped with a cleaning lance which is held on the housing. The housing includes a trough-like lower housing half having a base wall adapted to support the pump and the motor and a trough-like upper housing half for closing off and covering the lower housing. The upper housing half has a top wall defining an outer side facing away from said base wall and a carrying handle is disposed on this outer side to enable an operator to carry the apparatus. The carrying handle is configured as a holder for holding the cleaning lance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 1992
    Date of Patent: June 14, 1994
    Assignee: Andreas Stihl
    Inventors: Werner Hartmann, Karl-Heinz Klopfer, Gerhard Zerrer
  • Patent number: 5287994
    Abstract: A dispenser is disclosed including a substantially transparent container or reservoir tube and valving for receiving and selectively dispensing metered quantities of liquid such as water to a plant. A bottom end of the tube is supplied with a valve mechanism that will open upon application of pressure in a axial direction against the ground surface. The valve will reclose upon removal of the axial pressure. An upward end of the container or reservoir tube may be provided with a filler device such as a manually operated water dispensing nozzle. This nozzle may be connected to a source of liquid supply, such as a garden hose. The transparent tube is provided with volume identification markings to facilitate visual identification and dispensation of selected, metered volumes of liquid contained. The discharge volumes may be easily and quickly replenished by the valved filler device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 1992
    Date of Patent: February 22, 1994
    Inventor: James R. Dempsey