Having Axial Movement Patents (Class 239/539)
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Patent number: 10687603Abstract: A showerhead that is attached to a shower arm which extends outward from a wall in a shower to support a base and/or a mirror. The base is provided for decorative purposes or to support the mirror. The mirror provides a mirrored surface that can be utilized by a person taking a shower to more safely, efficiently and effectively shave and/or accomplish other grooming tasks. The mirror attaches to the base, directly to the showerhead or to a tubular post that interconnects the showerhead and the base or mirror. Water from the showerhead discharges through the mirror. In either configuration, the mirror is more securely positioned in the shower so it will not drop to the shower floor. Hot water flowing through the mirror reduces fogging of the mirrored surface. In one configuration, the base is made out metal to further reduce the likelihood of fogging.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2016Date of Patent: June 23, 2020Inventor: David B. Malcolm
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Patent number: 8991726Abstract: A sprinkler head nozzle assembly in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention includes a housing including an inlet for pressurize water and an outlet downstream of the inlet, a valve member, operable to extend and reduce an arcuate opening at the outlet of the housing, wherein the size of the arcuate opening indicates the arc of coverage of the sprinkler head nozzle assembly and a rotating distributor, mounted on a central shaft extending through the housing and the valve member, and operable to deflect a flow of water from the arcuate opening out of the nozzle assembly.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2007Date of Patent: March 31, 2015Inventors: Carl L. C. Kah, Jr., Carl L. C. Kah, III
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Patent number: 8882002Abstract: An adjustable nozzle comprising a nozzle body with an inlet, an outlet and a flow chamber having a smooth bore extending between the inlet and the outlet. An elastic water impervious material is in fluid communication with the inlet and is tapered and is able to expand due to its elasticity. An adjustable non-rusting member connected to the nozzle body expands or constricts to either increase or decrease the inner diameter of the nozzle body to adjust the flow rate through the nozzle.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2011Date of Patent: November 11, 2014Assignee: WaterShield LLCInventor: Robert M. Marino
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Patent number: 8844642Abstract: An automatic flow restrictor includes a movement sensor that detects undesired movement of a firefighting apparatus relative to a support surface and automatically reduces the flow of fluid through the apparatus to thereby reduce reaction forces acting upon the apparatus. The sensor may be a slidable member or an actuatable lever, for example, that detects movement of the apparatus along or away from a support surface, and actuates an adjuster to restrict the flow of fluid until the forces are balanced and the apparatus stops moving relative to the support surface.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2009Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: Elkhart Brass Manufacturing Company, Inc.Inventor: Eric N. Combs
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Patent number: 8800892Abstract: A regulating device for a water outflow, in particular of sanitary fittings, comprises a cylindrical sleeve with a central cylinder axis. The sleeve is adapted for attachment to or in the water outflow. A support plate is disposed perpendicular with respect to the axis of the sleeve. A throttling and regulating element can rotate relative to the support plate about the axis and can move in the direction of the axis. By way of the throttling and regulating element, water can flow through from one side of the support plate to the other side of the support plate. The throttling and regulating element comprises a device for fine throttling of the water. An annular distribution space for the water is delimited by the support plate, the sleeve and the throttling and regulating element. In the distribution space, water can flow in from openings in the throttling and regulating element. In the distribution space, water can flow out of the sleeve to a water outlet.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2009Date of Patent: August 12, 2014Inventor: Klaus Prenzler
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Patent number: 8783582Abstract: An adjustable arc spray nozzle for an irrigation sprinkler is provided, where positive indexing is provided at a plurality of present locations between relatively rotatable components of the nozzle for defining predetermined arcuate extents of the spray pattern.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2010Date of Patent: July 22, 2014Assignee: Rain Bird CorporationInventors: David Eugene Robertson, Eugene Ezekiel Kim
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Patent number: 8567700Abstract: A showerhead is disclosed with a control surface about the lower periphery of the showerhead that can be continuously rotated through 360 degrees to control the water spray patterns exiting the showerhead. The control surface is mechanically linked by a cam track and mating cam followers to a set of plungers in the showerhead faceplate. The plungers can be axially moved within openings in the faceplate of the showerhead by rotation of the control surface. That axial movement of the plungers allows a user's adjustment of the spray patterns exiting the showerhead.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2011Date of Patent: October 29, 2013Inventor: Christopher Miedzius
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Patent number: 8322377Abstract: A valve includes a generally cylindrical housing including first and second end portions that are offset from each other along a longitudinal axis of the generally cylindrical housing. First and second inlet ports are arranged on one of said first or second end portions, and at least one outlet port is arranged on one of said first or second end portions. A disk is disposed in the generally cylindrical housing and is configured to independently control both mixing and flow rate of fluid flowing into at least one of the first and second inlet ports.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2008Date of Patent: December 4, 2012Inventor: David Di Nunzio
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Patent number: 8047456Abstract: An adjustable spray nozzle with adjustable arc of coverage as well as spray elevation angle and flow rate. A very simple adjustable arc of coverage spray nozzle configuration is also disclosed which may be easily assembled for a particular precipitation rate and/or range of coverage at a selected nominal pressure. Also disclosed is a simple fixed arc of coverage spray nozzle with selectable ranges for a particular precipitation rate.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2007Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Inventors: Carl L. C. Kah, Jr., Carl L. C. Kah, III
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Patent number: 8002201Abstract: A device and method are provided for regulating two types of flow from a nozzle. The first flow is a deluge stream and the second flow is a fog spray. The deluge stream is controlled by the nozzle operator using a first flow control valve, such as a ball valve. The fog spray is controlled by the nozzle operator using a second flow control valve. The nozzle permits the nozzle operator to manually control the flow of the nozzle, thereby permitting quick regulation and adjustment of flow types and amounts to accommodate then existing fluid pressure and supply conditions to address fluid application needs.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2008Date of Patent: August 23, 2011Assignee: Watershield LLCInventor: Robert M. Marino
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Patent number: 7913938Abstract: An electrostatic spray charging nozzle designed for optimum charge level over a wide range of liquid and air flow rates. The electrostatic spray charging nozzle includes a nozzle cap having an outlet, a nozzle body having a first bore, and a fluid tip assembly extending at least partially through the first bore. The fluid tip assembly further includes a liquid inlet adapted to be connected to a source of liquid, and a liquid outlet adapted to dispense the liquid through the outlet of the nozzle body. The electrostatic spray charging nozzle further includes an adjustment mechanism operable to move the fluid tip assembly within the first bore so as to adjust a longitudinal distance between the liquid outlet of the fluid tip assembly and the outlet of the nozzle cap.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2005Date of Patent: March 29, 2011Assignee: Mystic Tan, Inc.Inventor: Steven C. Cooper
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Patent number: 7780098Abstract: A trigger sprayer has a nozzle assembly that dispenses a spray of liquid in a fan pattern that is selectively oriented horizontally or vertically. The nozzle assembly includes a nozzle housing and nozzle cap mounted on the nozzle housing, where the nozzle cap is rotatable relative to the nozzle housing to direct a fan spray pattern of liquid from the nozzle cap in both a vertical and horizontal orientation, and prevent the discharge of liquid from the nozzle cap in cap positions between the horizontal and vertical orientations.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2006Date of Patent: August 24, 2010Assignee: Meadwestvaco Calmar, Inc.Inventors: Donald D. Foster, Philip P. Nelson
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Publication number: 20090256008Abstract: An indexing nozzle assembly for a trigger sprayer is comprised of a nozzle base that is attachable to a sprayer housing of the trigger sprayer, a cap that is mounted for rotation on the nozzle base, and a foaming tube that is mounted for linear reciprocating movement on the cap. Rotation of the cap on the nozzle base changes liquid discharge from the trigger sprayer between an off condition and at least a spray condition. In the spray condition of the nozzle cap, the foaming tube can be manually pulled and extended from the nozzle cap. With the foaming tube extended from the nozzle cap, the liquid discharge from the nozzle assembly in a spray pattern comes into contact with an interior surface of the tube and generates a foam discharge from the nozzle assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2008Publication date: October 15, 2009Applicant: CONTINENTALAFA DISPENSING COMPANYInventors: Donald D. Foster, Philip L. Nelson
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Patent number: 7552879Abstract: A water spouting device 28 capable of being small sized and provided with a good appearance, and further, capable of realizing a comfortable shower spouting and a straight water spouting is provided with a group of numbers of water sprinkling holes 62 formed of small holes being disposed in a manner so as to be dispersed, and a water spouting outlet 74 for the straight water spouting disposed along a peripheral direction in a manner so as to surround an outer peripheral side of the water sprinkling holes 62, which is continuously extending in a peripheral direction. The shower spouting is performed by means of the water spouting from the water sprinkling holes 62, and the straight water spouting with a single line-like regulated water flux is performed by means of both the spouting water from the water sprinkling holes 62 and that from the water spouting outlet 74.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2006Date of Patent: June 30, 2009Assignee: Inax CorporationInventors: Masaaki Nagata, Masaki Nishimura, Atsushi Kushimoto
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Patent number: 7533833Abstract: A watering nozzle assembly includes an adjustment member received in the barrel and an outlet device is connected to the adjustment member. The outlet device includes a rotatable member, a collar mounted to the rotatable member and a nozzle member connected to the rotatable member. An intermediate member is located between the rotatable member and the nozzle member. One side of the intermediate member has a plurality of rods and passages. Multiple apertures are defined in an outer periphery of the nozzle member. Multiple cone-shaped recesses are defined in an inner periphery of the nozzle member and enclose the apertures respectively. Multiple spiral grooves are defined in each of the cone-shaped recesses. When the cone-shaped recesses are sealed by the rods and a part of each of the spiral grooves are exposed beyond the rods so that mist water goes out from the apertures via the spiral grooves.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2006Date of Patent: May 19, 2009Inventors: King-Yuan Wang, Shun-Nan Lo
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Patent number: 7441715Abstract: An adjustable and sealable jet nebulizer for bottles able to be elastically deformed by squeezing is mounted on the mouth of the neck (2) of a bottle (3). A conduit for air (16) and a conduit for liquid (17) are obtained coaxially in a cylindrical body (4) of the nebulizer, which is engaged with a screw-on cap (28), provided with a central exhaust orifice (29). The screw-on cap (28) has a cylindrical wall (30), to be inserted between the conduit for air (16) and the conduit for liquid (17), to create a mixing chamber (33) with variable geometry. The conduit for liquid (17) has on its upper end an arm (26) oriented upwards, bearing, at its free end, a tip cap (27), able to be inserted into the central exhaust orifice (29) whilst the screw-on cap (28) is screwed onto the cylindrical body (9), until sealing the nebulizer.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2005Date of Patent: October 28, 2008Assignee: EMSAR S.p.A.Inventor: Lamberto Carta
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Patent number: 7288023Abstract: A ventilation nozzle for installation in a motor vehicle has a housing, a spherically shaped nozzle head provided with outflow openings, means for rotatably and pivotally mounting the nozzle head in the housing, the mounting means having a spring element.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2005Date of Patent: October 30, 2007Assignee: Fischer Automotive Systems GmbHInventor: Gunter Leopold
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Patent number: 7281673Abstract: A multi-pattern spray nozzle assembly includes a movable internal water conduit that may be in the form of a rotary member. The movable water conduit is movable between a plurality of spray stations on a spray head, each spray station capable of generating a different spray pattern. The movable water conduit may be manipulated by a knob located at the rear portion of the multi-pattern spray nozzle assembly.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2004Date of Patent: October 16, 2007Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Douglas Burnworth, Douglas Shaulis, Timothy DeVore, Thomas C. Oyler
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Patent number: 7232081Abstract: An adjustable spray nozzle with adjustable arc of coverage as well as spray elevation angle and flow rate. A very simple adjustable arc of coverage spray nozzle configuration is also disclosed which may be easily assembled for a particular precipitation rate and/or range of coverage at a selected nominal pressure. Also disclosed is a simple fixed arc of coverage spray nozzle with selectable ranges for a particular precipitation rate.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2005Date of Patent: June 19, 2007Inventors: Carl L Kah, Jr., Carl L Kah, III
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Patent number: 7143962Abstract: A selected range arc settable spray nozzle with pre-set table precipitation rate in which the arc of coverage adjustment is coupled to an upstream flow throttling valve. As the arc of coverage is adjusted, the opening of the upstream flow throttling valve is proportionally adjusted to maintain the precipitation rate substantially constant independent of arc of coverage adjustments. Upstream flow throttling achieved by use of pre-selected number of larger slots for desired flow whose opening area is varied as the arc is being set. The precipitation rate is set by adjusting the throttling valve to provide the desired flow rate for the maximum arc of coverage setting. A pressure compensating valve may also be provided.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2004Date of Patent: December 5, 2006Inventor: Carl L. C. Kah, Jr.
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Patent number: 7137575Abstract: A nozzle for use with a fire hose is capable of varying a discharge pattern while maintaining the total water discharge amount at a fixed level. A first tube 4 is connected to a fire hose, a second tube 5 is screwed onto the first tube, and a throttle valve 40 is disposed on the inside of the second tube. A throttled portion 10 between the second tube and the throttle valve maintains the total water discharge amount at a fixed level. The position of the second tube 5 is varied by rotating a grip 42, and thus the total water discharge amount setting is varied. A third tube 13 is screwed onto the second tube, and a fourth tube 14 is screwed onto the third tube. The position of the third tube 13 is varied by rotating a grip 60, and thus the discharge pattern is varied. The position of the fourth tube 14 is varied by rotating a grip 66, and thus the flow rate of a self-protection water spray is regulated.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2004Date of Patent: November 21, 2006Assignee: Yone CorporationInventor: Toyohiko Yoneda
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Patent number: 7097120Abstract: A device and method are provided for regulating two types of flow from a nozzle. The first flow is a deluge stream and the second flow is a fog spray. The deluge stream is controlled by the nozzle operator using a first flow control valve, such as a ball valve. The fog spray is controlled by the nozzle operator using a second flow control valve. The nozzle permits the nozzle operator to manually control the flow of the nozzle, thereby permitting quick regulation and adjustment of flow types and amounts to accommodate then existing fluid pressure and supply conditions to address fluid application needs.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2002Date of Patent: August 29, 2006Assignee: Watershield LLCInventor: Robert M. Marino
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Patent number: 6994278Abstract: The spraying device comprises: a tubular body which defines a chamber connected to a supply of water under pressure, a nozzle (1) with atomizer and a constriction organ in the form of a valve (6) in order to form a thin-walled hollow jet. The orifice (7) of the nozzle comprises a surface shaping the jet which is arranged to produce at the level of this latter an asymmetry of rotation. The spraying device preferably comprises two nozzles centered in the same plane and forming between them an angle which is of the order of 80°. The valves of these two nozzles are controlled simultaneously by appropriate elements.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2003Date of Patent: February 7, 2006Assignee: York NeigeInventors: Michel Galvin, Eric David, Bernard Pergay
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Patent number: 6983747Abstract: The invention relates to an aerosol generator that comprises an oscillating membrane that is provided with openings. The aerosol generator is further characterized in that the liquid container is impinged upon with negative pressure by displacing a sealing element using a slidable sleeve and a rotary sleeve.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2002Date of Patent: January 10, 2006Assignee: Pari GmbH Spezialisten für Effektive InhalationInventors: Thomas Gallem, Markus Urich
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Patent number: 6817549Abstract: A valve needle (2), in particular for spraycoating apparatus and their spraycoating devices. The valve needle (2) has a shank (4) and a plunger (8) affixed thereon. The shank (4) is made of another material than is the plunger (8). A preferred material for the shank (4) is an industrial ceramic.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2002Date of Patent: November 16, 2004Assignee: ITW Oberflachentechnik GmbH & Co. KGInventor: Manfred Dankert
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Publication number: 20030127541Abstract: A device and method are provided for regulating two types of flow from a nozzle. The first flow is a deluge stream and the second flow is a fog spray. The deluge stream is controlled by the nozzle operator using a first flow control valve, such as a ball valve. The fog spray is controlled by the nozzle operator using a second flow control valve. The nozzle permits the nozzle operator to manually control the flow of the nozzle, thereby permitting quick regulation and adjustment of flow types and amounts to accommodate then existing fluid pressure and supply conditions to address fluid application needs.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2002Publication date: July 10, 2003Inventor: Robert M. Marino
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Publication number: 20030098369Abstract: A nozzle assembly including a nozzle member, a cap member, a spinner and a foam tube. The cap member is rotationally mounted on the nozzle member and may be rotated from an “off-position” to a “foam-position” with continued rotation bringing the cap member to a “spray-position” and then to a second “foam-position” and then to the “off-position.” Rotation of the cap member drives foam tube from a retracted position to an extended position extending forward of the nozzle member when the cap member is in the “foam-position.” The spinner rotates to atomize liquid flowing through the assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2001Publication date: May 29, 2003Inventors: Donald D. Foster, Philip Nelson, Jeffrey Stark
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Patent number: 6557783Abstract: A nozzle assembly including a nozzle member, a cap member, a spinner and a foam tube. The cap member is rotationally mounted on the nozzle member and may be rotated from an “off-position” to a “foam-position” with continued rotation bringing the cap member to a “spray-position” and then to a second “foam-position” and then to the “off-position.” Rotation of the cap member drives foam tube from a retracted position to an extended position extending forward of the nozzle member when the cap member is in the “foam-position.” The spinner rotates to atomize liquid flowing through the assembly.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2001Date of Patent: May 6, 2003Assignee: Continental Sprayers International, Inc.Inventors: Donald D. Foster, Philipp Nelson, Jeffrey Stark
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Patent number: 6398134Abstract: A turret assembly for mounting a plurality of spray nozzles on a pressure washer wand to facilitate changing the spray pattern. A female quick connect connector is mounted on the fluid discharge end of the wand to extend on an axis. Each nozzle is provided with a male connector adapted to be releasably locked in the female connector. The turret is mounted both for rotation on the wand about an axis and axial for movement. A spring urges the turret and nozzles away from the female connector. As the turret is rotated, the different nozzles can be moved into alignment with the female connector on the wand end. Once a selected nozzle is aligned with the female connector and the turret is moved against the spring force and the selected nozzle is releasably locked to the female connector. The nozzles can be quickly changed without risk of loss of the nozzles.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2000Date of Patent: June 4, 2002Assignee: DeVilbiss Air Power CompanyInventors: Ricky B. Hickson, Jeffrey Willis
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Patent number: 6364176Abstract: The dispensing lid 10 for the gravity feed dispensing of a liquid includes a main body 12 defining a cavity 14 and adapted, by a screw thread 16, for releasably attaching any lid 10 to the container in a sealing manner. Spout 18 extends from the main body 12 and is fitted with an adjustable discharge valve 20 for varying the rate at which liquid flows through the spout 18. Air bleed passage 22 is formed in the lid for enabling fluid communication between the cavity 14 and the external atmosphere. The lid 10 also includes a manually operable air bleed valve 24 for selectively opening and closing the air bleed passage 22. Air bleed valve 24 is biased to normally close the passage 22. When the lid 10 is attached to a container by the screw thread 16 liquid can be dispensed or poured through the spout 18 by action of gravity at a rate dependent on the position or state of both valves 20 and 24.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 1999Date of Patent: April 2, 2002Assignee: Oil Safe Systems PTY LTDInventor: Michael Kilian
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Publication number: 20020008153Abstract: Method and apparatus are presented for instrumentation of a firefighter's vari-nozzle for motion tracking and measurement of pattern selector and bail handle positions. In the embodiment presented here, brackets and associated hardware attach (1) a position tracking device to the nozzle to measure its 6-DOF (Degrees of Freedom) position and orientation, and (2) potentiometers to measure the angular positions of the two main, moving components (the bail handle and the pattern selector) of the nozzle. The mounts are attached to the brass nozzle with holes drilled into the main body of the nozzle.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2001Publication date: January 24, 2002Inventors: John Franklin Ebersole, Todd Joseph Furlong
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Patent number: 6267304Abstract: A dispensing head for a squeeze bottle sprayer includes a rotatable valve. The rotatable valve has both an air control notch and a fluid control notch. Upon rotation of the valve, the notches cooperate to vary the amount of air and or fluid discharged by the dispenser. The density of the stream may therefore be varied.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2000Date of Patent: July 31, 2001Assignee: Emsar, Inc.Inventor: Robert S. Schultz
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Patent number: 6264117Abstract: A spray nozzle for pop-up underground sprinkler comprises a main fixed body and a revolving ring nut that is associated with the aforesaid main body in order to allow the adjustment of the spray angle. The main body and the ring nut as a whole create an area for the containment of water that communicates with the outside through an adjustable scroll-shaped radial passage. The ring nut in addition forms in communication with the aforementioned area an accumulation chamber in which the water flow is subject to compression for the formation of a uniform output spray.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2000Date of Patent: July 24, 2001Assignee: Claber S.p.A.Inventor: Gianfranco Roman
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Patent number: 6170765Abstract: A shower head having a water inlet passage for providing a supply of water to the shower head and a plurality of nozzles for expelling water from the shower head. The flow of water from the water inlet passage to the nozzles is controlled by a pressure actuated toggle valve mechanism. The valve mechanism is in communication with a rotatable bottom portion of the shower head and rotates as the bottom portion of the shower head rotates. The valve mechanism can adjust the flow of water to the nozzles and shut it off altogether.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 1997Date of Patent: January 9, 2001Inventors: Amos Gil, Ben Ami
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Patent number: 6050500Abstract: An adjustable riser is provided for coupling an irrigation sprinkler to a water supply line, wherein the riser is adapted for quick and easy longitudinal adjustment to variably select the elevational position of the sprinkler relative to ground level. The adjustable riser comprises a pair of telescopically interfitting inner and outer riser tubes coupled respectively to the sprinkler and to the water supply line. The inner riser tube has a keyway formed on the exterior surface thereof, and the outer riser tube carries at least one key protruding into and engaged with the keyway. In the preferred form, the keyway comprises at least one recessed channel defined by an axially spaced succession of part-circumferential segments interconnected at opposite ends by axial segments extending in opposite directions.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 1999Date of Patent: April 18, 2000Assignee: Anthony Manufacturing Corp. Industrial Products DivisionInventor: Mark M. Ensworth
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Patent number: 5979800Abstract: A sprinkler nozzle capable of forming various sprinkling patterns. An inner cylinder laterally surrounds an outer periphery of a nozzle body, a gap within the inner cylinder serves as an inner flow passage, and an outer flow passage is provided outside the inner cylinder. Water from through holes formed in a peripheral wall of the nozzle body is conducted to the inner flow passage or the outer flow passage by operating reciprocatingly the inner cylinder. Further, an enlarged tip end portion formed at its peripheral wall with water flow-in holes is provided contiguous to a closed tip end of the nozzle body, and the water flow-in holes communicate with the inner flow passage so that an operation of the inner cylinder can provide various sprinkling patterns such as a straight rod, mist, cone, watering pot and shower.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 1998Date of Patent: November 9, 1999Inventor: Toshio Takagi
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Patent number: 5617999Abstract: A connector member (10) for use with a sprinkler system includes a hollow body (12) having a passage (14) therein, and at least two open end portions (16) for communication with the exterior. Each open end portion (16) includes an inner tubular section (18) in communication with the passage (14) of the body (12), and an outer tubular section (20) in a concentric relation with the inner tubular sections (18). The outer tubular section (20) includes external threads (23) on its surface around the central axis, and several slits (21) extending from the edge axially. The connector member (10) further includes two types of covers (26, 28) for respective cooperation with the open end portions (16) wherein one type is a fastening device (26) to firmly attach the pipe onto one open and portion (16) of the connector member (10), and the other type is a irrigation device (28) installed onto the other open end portion (16) for adjustable spraying water on the ground around such connector member (10).Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 1995Date of Patent: April 8, 1997Inventor: Jung-Li Chiang
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Patent number: 5556036Abstract: An adjustable arc sprinkler nozzle comprises a first body member having a through passage including an inlet end for attachment to a source of pressurized water and an outlet end having a first spiral edge having axially offset ends, a second body member mounted coaxially of and rotatable relative to the first body member and a second spiral edge positioned for selectively overlapping the first spiral edge for defining a selectively adjustable arcuate outlet orifice, the outlet orifice having a predetermined height and an adjustable width, and diameter first and second spiral edges teeth forming one of the first and second spiral edges for maximizing the predetermined height relative to the width.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 1994Date of Patent: September 17, 1996Assignee: Hunter Industries IncorporatedInventor: Thomas G. Chase
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Patent number: 5556037Abstract: A spray head comprising a tubular body with an inlet and an outlet. A collar is located at the inlet. A cap fits over the outlet and has an end with a number of spray forming nozzles positioned in front of the outlet. The body has a protrusion having a button located on its free end. The protrusion is resiliently movable in a radial direction relative to the tubular body. The cap has a partial helical slot into which the button is receivable. The engagement of the button and slot converts rotational movement of the cap into longitudinal movement thereof, which adjusts the position of the nozzles relative to the outlet. The cap is releasable from the tubular body by radial depression of the button and disengagement thereof from the slot.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 1995Date of Patent: September 17, 1996Assignee: Exell Trading Pty. LimitedInventor: Noel S. D. Wood
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Patent number: 5267692Abstract: The adjustable nozzle assembly for a trigger sprayer comprises a nose bushing and an integral nozzle cap capable of being screwed upon the bushing. The nozzle cap has a discharge orifice located in its front face and a flange skirt extending from a front wall thereof. A nozzle cap flange skirt is threaded inside the rear portion thereof and an internally contoured or stepped surface is located forwardly of the threads to provide reduced diameter annular surfaces at two locations rearward of an inner wall surface of the cap and forward of the internal threads inside the nozzle cap flange skirt.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 1992Date of Patent: December 7, 1993Assignee: AFA Products Inc.Inventors: Wilhelmus J. J. Maas, Petrus L. W. Hurkmans
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Patent number: 5148990Abstract: An adjustable arc spary nozzle is set forth which includes a cylindrical member with an arc set member therein to provide adjustable flow directed into a spray deflector, either stationary or rotary. Modifications are presented to obtain varying effects to the flow. The spray deflector is shown: (1) fixed to the cylindrical member; (2) fixed to the arc set member; and (3) rotating.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 1990Date of Patent: September 22, 1992Inventor: Carl L. C. Kah, Jr.
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Patent number: 4991778Abstract: The adjustable nozzle assembly for a trigger sprayer comprises a nose bushing and an integral nozzle cap capable of being screwed upon the bushing. The nozzle cap has a discharge orifice located in its front face and a flange skirt extending from a front wall thereof. A nozzle cap flange skirt is threaded inside the rear portion thereof and an internally contoured or stepped surface is located forwardly of the threads to provide reduced diameter annular surfaces at two locations rearward of an inner wall surface of the cap and forward of the internal threads inside the nozzle cap flange skirt.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 1989Date of Patent: February 12, 1991Assignee: AFA Products, Inc.Inventors: Wilhelmus J. J. Maas, Petrus L. W. Hurkmans
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Patent number: 4989790Abstract: The nozzle cap, spring valve and body assembly for a trigger sprayer comprises a nozzle cap, a spring valve and a body. The nozzle cap is capable of being screwed upon the nose bushing portion of the body. The nozzle cap has an outlet orifice located in its front face and a sleeve extending rearwardly from a front wall thereof. The sleeve is threaded inside the rear portion thereof and has an internally contoured surface on a short annular formation that is located forwardly of the threads on the back side of the front wall to provide an inner annular surface and an outer annular surface rearward of an inner wall surface of the nozzle cap and forward of the internal threads inside the sleeve. The nose bushing portion of the body has a cavity in which is received the spring valve.Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 1989Date of Patent: February 5, 1991Assignee: AFA Products, Inc.Inventors: Douglas S. Martin, Wilhelmus J. J. Maas
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Patent number: 4848669Abstract: The present invention provides an air flow control nozzle in which a ball, which has air-flow passageways therethrough, is at least partially supported in a housing (or cowl) by an air cushion formed by the pressure of air at the nozzle inlet end, in order to alter the direction of airflow from the nozzle, the orientation of the ball can be changed by simply turning the ball on the air cushion.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 1988Date of Patent: July 18, 1989Assignee: British Aerospace PLCInventor: David A. George
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Patent number: 4722481Abstract: Several embodiments of drip emitters are disclosed. These embodiments comprise (1) a molded plastic, body with an upwardly opening housing, and (2) a molded plastic plug including an enlarged head, a depending shank, and a helical thread defined about the perimeter of the shank. The body is executed in a relatively soft plastic, while the plug is executed in a harder plastic. The shank of the plug is press-fitted into the housing, and the threads on the shank of the plug cut into the softer plastic of the housing. By advancing or retracting the plug, the length of the helical flow path is altered and the rate of discharge of droplets from the emitter is changed to account for changes in line pressure, accumulation of debris in the emitter, and other operational parameters.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 1986Date of Patent: February 2, 1988Inventor: Jack Lemkin
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Patent number: 4479593Abstract: A manually-operated pump dispenser for dispensing liquids from a container. The dispenser includes a one-piece housing coupled to the container, a dip tube extending from the housing into the container, a one-piece pump member which is slidably supported in the housing and which has a trigger extending therefrom and a nozzle member at the end, a pair of one-way valves supported by the housing and pump member, a one-piece, plastic tubular member which engages the housing and pump member and forms a part of at least one of the one-way valves in the dispenser, and a spring engaging a portion of the pump member and the tubular member for biasing the pump member away from the housing. In a first embodiment, the tubular member forms a part of each of the one-way valves, and in a second embodiment, it forms a part of the inboard one-way valve. In this second embodiment, the outboard valve is formed by the nozzle member and the pump member, both being formed of plastic.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 1982Date of Patent: October 30, 1984Inventor: Robert L. Bundschuh
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Patent number: 4432496Abstract: A foam liquid dispensing device which mixes liquid capable of foaming and air together and dispenses the mixture as aerosol. The dispensing device comprises a container and a cap detachably attached to the container. The cap includes an outer cover and an inner cover. The outer cover includes a frusto-conical upper portion provided on the top with a jet nozzle. The inner cover includes an inner cylindrical portion having a frusto-conical portion extending upwardly therefrom and provided with a discharge port and a plug at the upper end of the frusto-conical portion, with the frusto-conical portion and plug defining a flow passage in cooperation with the frusto-conical portion of the outer cover. An inverted cylindrical porous member is disposed within the inner cover and has a mixing chamber therein and is provided with an outlet at the top. A check valve is disposed within the mixing chamber below the outlet.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 1981Date of Patent: February 21, 1984Assignee: Toyo Seikan Kaisha, Ltd.Inventor: Kazuo Ito
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Patent number: 4429834Abstract: A mouth closure assembly for the mouth of a foam liquid dispensing container adapted to mix foamable liquid and air together and dispense the mixture in the form of a foam aerosol. The mouth closure assembly comprises a foaming portion fitted in the mouth of the dispensing container and including a check valve and a porous member and a foam liquid dispensing portion surrounding the foaming portion and including a cavity defined therein and a closure cap fitted on the top of the foam liquid dispensing portion. The foam liquid dispensing portion covers both the foaming portion and container mouth and is secured to the mouth.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 1982Date of Patent: February 7, 1984Assignee: Toyo Seikan Kaisha, Ltd.Inventor: Kazuo Ito
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Patent number: 4273289Abstract: A showerhead for controlling both water flow, spray direction and spray texture including a main housing for pivotally connecting same to a water supply line such that water flow is permitted through the showerhead in at least one pivoted position and terminated in at least one other pivoted position. A spray control carried by the showerhead permits varying spray texture and an elongate control rod having one end carried by the showerhead and a second free distal end for manual actuation by the user to pivot the showerhead about its connection to the water supply line to control water flow therethrough and actuate the spray control upon rotation of the control rod about its longitudinal axis.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 1978Date of Patent: June 16, 1981Inventor: Emile Jette
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Patent number: 4265405Abstract: An improved sprinkler nozzle is provided which comprises a base tube, a nozzle body, an inner tube and an outer tube screwed one upon another. Water can not only be sprinkled but also be discharged in a desired type of flow by adjusting three valves formed between the above-mentioned four tubular elements.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 1979Date of Patent: May 5, 1981Inventor: Tosio Takagi