Including Axial Movement Patents (Class 239/581.2)
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Patent number: 9004376Abstract: A nozzle for use in dispensing a fluid, such as water or a foaming agent to extinguish a fire, comprises a longitudinal body that comprises a plurality of helical shaped cam paths. The cam paths allow the operator of the nozzle to adjust a flow setting for the nozzle by moving a flow adjustment mechanism that is operatively associated with the cam paths.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2008Date of Patent: April 14, 2015Assignee: WaterShield LLCInventor: Robert M. Marino
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Publication number: 20150076255Abstract: A torch assembly adapted to be attached to an associated fuel supply, the torch assembly has a housing, a fuel line at least partially contained within the housing, a burn tube extending from the housing and adapted to receive fuel from the fuel line, an attachment member operatively connected to the housing for connecting the torch assembly to the associated fuel supply, the attachment member in fluid communication with the fuel line for delivering fuel from the associated fuel supply to the fuel line; a control apparatus having a trigger for actuating an on/off valve adapted to permit or stop flow through the fuel line, a regulator adapted to at least partially restrict flow in the fuel line, and a controller operatively connected to the regulator to adjust the position of the regulator to vary the flow of fuel through the fuel line.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2014Publication date: March 19, 2015Inventors: Thomas A. BURDSALL, Chris S. Leyden, Gregory David Parker, Jeffrey P. Stark
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Patent number: 8950692Abstract: Disclosed is a water faucet, in which a main body (1) is composed of a water outlet channel (2) and a water inlet channel (3), with a micro flow ejector (5) having a vent hole (4) fitted between the water outlet channel (2) and the water inlet channel (3), a flow-adjusting positioning screw (6) fitted on a hollow inner circular tube wall (14) behind the micro flow ejector (5), between the micro flow ejector (5) and the flow-adjusting positioning screw (6) there being fitted a hollow flow regulating valve (8) which is T shaped at the rear portion and cone shaped at the head portion; wherein the cone-shaped head portion of the hollow flow regulating valve (8) is provided with an ejecting orifice (9), the small cylindrical tube wall of the hollow flow regulating valve (8) is provided with more than one water inlet/outlet hole (10), and an air inlet check valve (13) is placed in the vent hole (4) of the micro flow ejector (5).Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2011Date of Patent: February 10, 2015Inventor: Xionghui Liu
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Patent number: 8944351Abstract: A paint cup assembly for a paint sprayer is disclosed and can include a paint reservoir, a cap configured to engage the paint reservoir, and a valve assembly disposed within the cap. The cap can include an outlet and the valve assembly can be operable from a closed configuration in which fluid flow through the outlet is prevented to an open configuration in which fluid flow through the outlet is permitted upon engagement with a paint sprayer.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2012Date of Patent: February 3, 2015Assignees: Saint-Gobain Abrasives, Inc., Saint-Gobain AbrasifsInventors: Biagio P Pellegrino, Clemens E. Zoellner, Thomas R. Nixon, Christopher J. Chilton
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Patent number: 8925837Abstract: A variable arc sprinkler head or nozzle may be set to numerous positions to adjust the arcuate span of the sprinkler. The sprinkler head includes an arc adjustment valve having two portions that helically engage each other to define an opening that may be adjusted at the top of the sprinkler to a desired arcuate length. The arcuate length may be adjusted by pressing down and rotating a deflector to directly actuate the valve. The sprinkler head may include a lock-out feature to prevent adjustment. A method of irrigation is also provided involving moving the deflector between an arc adjustment position and an operational, irrigation position. The sprinkler head may also include a flow rate adjustment valve that may be adjusted by actuation of an outer wall of the sprinkler. Rotation of the outer wall causes a flow control member to move axially to or away from an inlet.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2010Date of Patent: January 6, 2015Assignee: Rain Bird CorporationInventors: Samuel C. Walker, Steven Brian Hunnicutt
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Patent number: 8870093Abstract: A pneumatic dispenser for dispensing viscous material, for example, mastic caulk, from a container is described. The dispenser comprises a fluid supply arrangement for accepting a dispensing nozzle of the container and providing a flow of pressurized fluid to the dispensing nozzle to enable the material to be dispensed as a spray. A moveable member can be used to control the flow of pressurized fluid, for example a member disposed on a cap for closing a container containing compartment of the dispenser and/or a moveable member disposed around the dispensing nozzle. The arrangement of the fluid supply arrangement allows for convenient control of the pressurized fluid flow for spraying the material. Also disclosed is a dispenser with a readily exchangeable pressure application interface for applying a dispensing pressure to the container, enabling the dispenser to be used with both cartridge and foil pack containers.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2011Date of Patent: October 28, 2014Assignee: P.C. Cox LimitedInventor: Richard Brummitt
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Patent number: 8863775Abstract: A flow path switching valve is disclosed that can be operated remotely simply by turning flow on and off. The switching valve may be incorporated into the body of a high pressure nozzle. In one embodiment a mid portion of the valve body has at least one passage therein leading from a central axial bore to first and second external ports. A poppet member received in the central axial bore directs fluid flow in a first position to the first external ports. The poppet member, when in a second position, closes the central axial bore through the outlet end of the valve body and permits fluid flow through the second set of external ports. Selection of the different flow paths is made by simply reducing flow through the valve below a predetermined fluid flow threshold and then increasing the flow rate above the threshold.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2012Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Assignee: Stonage, Inc.Inventors: Gerald P. Zink, Neil C. O'Connor
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Patent number: 8807462Abstract: A two component spray gun with low/high flow rates allows the operator to spray in confined areas at lower flow without having to change the mix module. The lower flow reduces undesirable “spray back” and will also help reduce material waste. Pneumatic piston 12 travel, which determines on/off fluid flow, can be selected on the fly to either close the fluid ports 14 which stops fluid flow, partially open the fluid ports 14 which limits fluid flow, or to fully open the fluid ports 14 to allow for maximum flow. Pneumatic piston 12 travel can be limited by means of a simple multi-position mechanical stop plunger 16. The stop bar 22 can be connected to a knob 18 or other operator input and turned or adjusted to the desired position.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2008Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Assignee: Graco Minnesota Inc.Inventors: Joseph E. Tix, Christopher J. Pellin, Mark T. Weinberger, Jeffrey N. Velgersdyk, Douglas S. Ryder
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Publication number: 20140227431Abstract: A method of intermittently coating a moving surface with paste containing electrochemically active particles by a nozzle having a slot-shaped delivery opening includes supplying paste to the delivery opening from a paste reservoir via a transport channel and regulating paste supply to the delivery opening with a rotatably mounted control axle which enables the paste supply to the delivery opening in a first switching position and, in a second switching position, blocks the transport channel and disconnects a section of the transport channel extending as far as the delivery opening from the paste supply, wherein the rotatably mounted control axle comprises a passage via which the paste reservoir is in communicating connection with the delivery opening in the first switching position and the disconnected section of the transport channel is in communicating connection with the reduced pressure source in the second switching position.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2012Publication date: August 14, 2014Applicant: VOLKSWAGEN VARTA Microbattery Forschungsgesellschaft mbH & Co. KGInventors: Andreas Huth, Robert Sekler
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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: 8757518Abstract: A water-saving valve assembly has a base, a control valve device and a buffer device. The control valve device is mounted in the base. The water-saving valve assembly is mounted on an exit of a water pipe. Users can control the flowing out or stopping of water in the water pipe via the control valve device. The buffer device provides a gradual effect of switching off and can effectively reduce positive and negative pressure waves generated in the water pipe. Noises and damage to the water pipe are also prevented.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2010Date of Patent: June 24, 2014Assignee: Highplus International Co., Ltd.Inventors: Chih-Hung Kao, Yu-Yueh Kao
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Patent number: 8695638Abstract: 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: November 30, 2012Date of Patent: April 15, 2014Inventor: David DiNunzio
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Patent number: 8695900Abstract: A variable arc sprinkler head or nozzle may be set to numerous positions to adjust the arcuate span of the sprinkler. The sprinkler head includes an arc adjustment valve having two portions that helically engage each other to define an opening that may be adjusted at the top of the sprinkler to a desired arcuate length. The arcuate length may be adjusted by pressing down and rotating a deflector to directly actuate the valve. The sprinkler head may include a lock-out feature to prevent adjustment. A method of irrigation is also provided involving moving the deflector between an arc adjustment position and an operational, irrigation position. The sprinkler head may also include a flow rate adjustment valve that may be adjusted by actuation of an outer wall of the sprinkler. Rotation of the outer wall causes a flow control member to move axially to or away from an inlet.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2010Date of Patent: April 15, 2014Assignee: Rain Bird CorporationInventors: Steven Brian Hunnicutt, Thomas Richard Bednar
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Patent number: 8672242Abstract: A variable arc sprinkler head or nozzle may be set to numerous positions to adjust the arcuate span of the sprinkler. The sprinkler head includes an arc adjustment valve having two portions that helically engage each other to define an opening that may be adjusted at the top of the sprinkler to a desired arcuate length. The arcuate length may be adjusted by pressing down and rotating a deflector to directly actuate the valve without the need for a hand tool. A method of irrigation is also provided involving moving the deflector between an arc adjustment position and an operational, irrigation position. The sprinkler head may also include a flow rate adjustment valve that may be adjusted by actuation or rotation of an outer wall portion of the sprinkler. Rotation of the outer wall portion causes a flow control member to move axially to or away from an inlet.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2012Date of Patent: March 18, 2014Assignee: Rain Bird CorporationInventors: Steven Brian Hunnicutt, Samuel Walker
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Patent number: 8550380Abstract: The spray head has a housing-mounted inflow passage for feed water, and a central first outflow passage. A second and a third outflow passage are offset in the circumferential direction with respect to an axis of rotation. Each of the outflow passages is connected to a corresponding water outlet for producing different spray jets. A control element having a connecting channel is disposed in the interior of the spray head and is rotatable about the axis of rotation by the actuating element. The actuating element can execute a lifting movement. In the starting position of the actuating element, the connecting channel exclusively connects the inflow passage to the first outflow passage. In the lifting position of the actuating element, the inflow passage is connected either to the second or the third outflow passage as a function of the actuating element and the associated rotational position of the control element.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2009Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Assignee: KWC AGInventors: Christian Gautschi, Michael Lehner
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Patent number: 8550379Abstract: An apparatus and method for use in conducting an eruption reaction are disclosed. The apparatus includes a catalytic solids container with a mouth and fluid egress opening and a trigger device or mechanism that allows for the controlled release of a catalytic solid into an eruptible fluid. The catalytic solids container may be adapted to be coupled to a container for an eruptible fluid.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2011Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Inventor: Steven D. Spangler
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Patent number: 8398003Abstract: A dispenser for mixing and dispensing a liquid chemical concentrate with a dilutent from a container. The dispenser includes two slideable eductors one of which is also rotatable. Both a high and low flow rate can be obtained with simultaneous adjustment of concentration of the chemical concentrate. The dispenser has a high degree of accuracy of the amount of dilution of the chemical concentrate as well as positive positioning of the high and low flow rate.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2011Date of Patent: March 19, 2013Assignee: Diversey, Inc.Inventors: Curtis H. Hubmann, Robert C. Halstead, Matthew E. Young, Elizabeth A. Slater, Richard I. Simpson, Reuben Wu, John A. Boticki
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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: 8276833Abstract: A handheld and multi-section water distributor contains a body including an inlet end, an outlet end, and a chamber defined between the inlet end and the outlet end; a pressing element including a push segment and a press segment integrally connected on a bottom end of the push segment; a plugging member including a plug segment and a retaining segment integrally extending from a bottom end of the plug segment; the plug segment being formed in a cone shape and extending downward decreasingly to define an outer sealing wall so as to closely engage with the inner sealing wall of the closing room; the retaining segment including a number of protrusions arranged around a bottom end thereof to be retained in the recesses respectively; a resilient element fixed between the inflow room and a top fence of the plugging member to push the plugging member.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2010Date of Patent: October 2, 2012Assignee: Globe Union Industrial Corp.Inventors: Mengfeng Cheng, Changwen Zhang
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Patent number: 8272583Abstract: A variable arc sprinkler head or nozzle may be set to numerous positions to adjust the arcuate span of the sprinkler. The sprinkler head includes an arc adjustment valve having two portions that helically engage each other to define an opening that may be adjusted at the top of the sprinkler to a desired arcuate length. The arcuate length may be adjusted by pressing down and rotating a deflector to directly actuate the valve without the need for a hand tool. A method of irrigation is also provided involving moving the deflector between an arc adjustment position and an operational, irrigation position. The sprinkler head may also include a flow rate adjustment valve that may be adjusted by actuation or rotation of an outer wall portion of the sprinkler. Rotation of the outer wall portion causes a flow control member to move axially to or away from an inlet.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2009Date of Patent: September 25, 2012Assignee: Rain Bird CorporationInventors: Steven B. Hunnicutt, Samuel C. Walker
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Patent number: 8113442Abstract: A hand held shower with a button switching mechanism for switching spray patterns disclosed in the present invention comprises a body, a button switching mechanism and a cover unit. The button switching mechanism comprises a seat, a disc, a lever, a button, a lower ratchet wheel sleeve and an upper wheel bar. Each time the button pressed, the disc will be rotated to a certain angle so that the outlet hole of the disc will align with the different inlets of seat. The inlets of the seat and the channels with different functions of the cover unit cooperate to switch the spray pattern. The spray pattern can be conveniently and accurately switched by pressing the button with one hand and with little effort.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2009Date of Patent: February 14, 2012Assignees: Xiamen Solex High-Tech Industries Co., Ltd.Inventors: Renzhong Li, Robert Zhou
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Publication number: 20120031999Abstract: A dispenser for mixing and dispensing a liquid chemical concentrate with a dilutent from a container. The dispenser includes two slideable eductors one of which is also rotatable. Both a high and low flow rate can be obtained with simultaneous adjustment of concentration of the chemical concentrate. The dispenser has a high degree of accuracy of the amount of dilution of the chemical concentrate as well as positive positioning of the high and low flow rate.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2011Publication date: February 9, 2012Applicant: DIVERSEY, INC.Inventors: Curtis H. Hubmann, Robert C. Halstead, Matthew E. Young, Elizabeth A. Slater, Richard I. Simpson, Reuben Wu, John A. Boticki
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Patent number: 8066204Abstract: A shower assembly is provided that includes a shower head having an integrated diverter valve. The shower head receives a detachable hand-held shower wand. The diverter valve is arranged upstream of an adjustable connector so that length is not added to the shower assembly that would interfere with headroom. A cam shaft of the diverter valve is rotated to selectively control fluid flow between the shower head and the hand-held shower wand. Cam followers are moved linearly in response to rotation of the cam shaft to selectively block first and second outlet ports.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2006Date of Patent: November 29, 2011Assignee: Alsons CorporationInventors: John E. Petrovic, Peter Dabrowski, Curtis J. Bailey, Michael A. Miller
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Patent number: 8016212Abstract: A dispenser for mixing and dispensing a liquid chemical concentrate with a dilutent from a container. The dispenser includes two slideable eductors one of which is also rotatable. Both a high and low flow rate can be obtained with simultaneous adjustment of concentration of the chemical concentrate. The dispenser has a high degree of accuracy of the amount of dilution of the chemical concentrate as well as positive positioning of the high and low flow rate.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2008Date of Patent: September 13, 2011Assignee: Diversey, Inc.Inventors: Curtis H. Hubmann, Robert C. Halstead, Matthew E. Young, Elizabeth A. Slater, Richard L. Simpson, Reuben Wu, John A. Boticki
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Patent number: 7971801Abstract: An apparatus and method for use in conducting an eruption reaction are disclosed. The apparatus includes a catalytic solids container with a mouth and fluid egress opening and a trigger device or mechanism that allows for the controlled release of catalytic solid into an eruptible fluid. The catalytic solids container may be adapted to be coupled to container for an eruptible fluid.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2007Date of Patent: July 5, 2011Inventor: Steven D. Spangler
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Patent number: 7950599Abstract: A hose controlled sprinkler device, whose sequential liquid output states can be remotely controlled by a substantially unidirectional movement of a hose connected to the sprinkler device. The hose controlled sprinkler device includes a valve and at least one valve support. The valve includes a moveable member, a valve housing, an inlet connection configured for connection to the hose and an outlet connection. The valve is configured to have at least one liquid off state, a liquid on state, and a liquid off state output sequence at the outlet connection. The sequence is established by a pressurized liquid input at the inlet connection and further by a unidirectional movement of the movable member and the housing one about the other. The at least one valve support is connected to the valve and is configured to stabilize the valve above at least one of a ground and a lawn.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2008Date of Patent: May 31, 2011Inventor: George Wayne Burkhardt
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Patent number: 7850095Abstract: A dispenser for mixing and dispensing a liquid chemical concentrate from a container with a dilutent. The dispenser includes a rotatable and slideable eductor assembly. Both a high and low flow rate can be obtained with simultaneous adjustment of concentration of the chemical concentrate. The dispenser has a high degree of accuracy of the amount of dilution of the chemical concentrate as well as positive positioning of the high and low flow rate. The dispenser also provides for proper selection of concentrate during operation and has a lock-in feature during operation.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2008Date of Patent: December 14, 2010Assignee: Diversey, Inc.Inventors: Curtis H. Hubmann, Mark T. MacLean-Blevins, Matthew Young
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Patent number: 7647883Abstract: A fluid supply apparatus is provided for feeding a fluid to two faces relatively moving in a clearance direction, a continuous flow supplied from the fluid supply apparatus is converted to an intermittent flow by utilizing pressure change caused by a fluctuation of a clearance space of the relative moving faces, and an intermittent discharge quantity per dot is adjusted by the number of revolutions of the fluid supply apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2005Date of Patent: January 19, 2010Assignee: Panasonic CorporationInventors: Teruo Maruyama, Takashi Inoue, Ryoji Hyuga
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Patent number: 7644879Abstract: A nozzle for both types of gas stove of liquefied petroleum gas and natural gas includes a nozzle and an adjustable member. The nozzle member includes a gas channel, a receiving portion communicated with the gas channel. The adjustable member is received in the receiving portion, which has a plurality of apertures thereon. The adjustable member is moved to various positions to have the predetermined apertures communicated with the gas channel respectively to provide different gas supplies for the gas stove of liquefied petroleum gas or natural gas.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2006Date of Patent: January 12, 2010Inventor: Sen-Yu Wu
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Patent number: 7611081Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 24, 2006Date of Patent: November 3, 2009Inventor: Charles Howse Partee
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Patent number: 7475834Abstract: A novel pistol nozzle is provided herein, in which a spherical valve having a through hole is used to control the water flow by the alignment of the through hole to the water channel of the pistol nozzle. The alignment of the spherical valve's through hole is controlled by the interaction of a pinion and a gear when the control lever of the pistol nozzle is grasped, which requires less effort and achieve more precise control to the water flow.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2007Date of Patent: January 13, 2009Inventor: I-Jen Huang
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Patent number: 7389945Abstract: A spray paint gun structure having a coaxial control of fluid and atomization includes an atomization control air passage connected to a pressurized air passage in the rear section of a housing. An atomization control adjustment valve includes a sleeve, an atomization adjustment nut, a locking nut, and an elastic member. A rod extending from a fluid control adjustment valve penetrates through the sleeve. The middle section of the sleeve is provided with an external thread to engage with the atomization adjustment nut and the locking nut. The elastic member is accommodated in the rear section of the sleeve. The rear section of the sleeve is provided with an internal thread to relatively engage with a fluid adjustment nut. The atomization adjustment nut is provided with an external thread to engage with a thread relatively disposed at the rear section of the housing.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2005Date of Patent: June 24, 2008Assignee: Kuan Chang Co., Ltd.Inventor: Tiao-Hsiang Huang
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Patent number: 7370813Abstract: A dispenser for mixing and dispensing a liquid chemical concentrate from a container with a dilutent. The dispenser includes a two piece slideable eductor assembly, one of which is also rotatable. Both a high and low flow rate can be obtained with simultaneous adjustment of concentration of the chemical concentrate. The dispenser has a high degree of accuracy of the amount of dilution of the chemical concentrate as well as positive positioning of the high and low flow rate. The dispenser also provides for proper selection of concentrate during operation and has a lock-in feature during operation.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2005Date of Patent: May 13, 2008Assignee: JohnsonDiversey, Inc.Inventors: Curtis H. Hubmann, Mark T. MacLean-Blevins, Matthew Young
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Patent number: 7360721Abstract: In order to achieve a particularly simple construction which is, in particular, easy to assemble in the case of a nozzle assembly for a high-pressure cleaning device with a low-pressure nozzle, a high-pressure nozzle arranged in it, a spray lance which bears a sealing pipe connection insertable into the high-pressure nozzle, a bypass surrounding the high-pressure nozzle and leading to the low-pressure nozzle and displacement elements which alter the distance between the sealing pipe connection and the high-pressure nozzle in such a manner that the sealing pipe connection abuts sealingly on the high-pressure nozzle in a high-pressure position and, as a result, interrupts the connection from the spray lance to the bypass whereas, in a low-pressure position, the sealing pipe connection is at a distance from the high-pressure nozzle and, as a result, releases the connection from the spray lance to the bypass, it is suggested that the spray lance bear a pot-shaped housing which surrounds the sealing pipe connectioType: GrantFiled: June 2, 2005Date of Patent: April 22, 2008Assignee: Alfred Kaercher GmbH & Co. KGInventor: Thomas Hofer
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Patent number: 7341206Abstract: A dispenser for mixing and dispensing a liquid chemical concentrate with a dilutent from a container. The dispenser includes two slideable eductors one of which is also rotatable. Both a high and low flow rate can be obtained with simultaneous adjustment of concentration of the chemical concentrate. The dispenser has a high degree of accuracy of the amount of dilution of the chemical concentrate as well as positive positioning of the high and low flow rate.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2006Date of Patent: March 11, 2008Assignee: JohnsonDiversey, Inc.Inventors: Curtis H. Hubmann, Robert C. Halstead, Matthew E. Young, Elizabeth A. Slater, Richard I. Simpson, Reuben Wu
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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: 7124965Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 27, 2004Date of Patent: October 24, 2006Assignee: Shin Tai Spurt Water of the Garden Tools Co., Ltd.Inventor: Chin-Yuan Chen
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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: 7032836Abstract: A sprinkler head includes a base; an elongated stem having an inlet supported within the base; a nozzle and a stream deflector supported within the stem, the nozzle and stream deflector cooperating to define an arcuate orifice; a water distribution plate supported on one end of a shaft extending upwardly from the base, the water distribution plate located in axially spaced relationship to the nozzle and adapted to be impinged by a stream emitted from the nozzle. An externally threaded sleeve is fixed to an opposite end of the shaft; and an elastomeric throttle control member constructed with a smooth through-bore is engaged over the externally threaded sleeve to self-tap along the previously smooth bore. The throttle member is prevented from rotating such that rotation of the shaft causes the throttle control member to move axially relative to a flow restriction portion in the inlet, to thereby adjust flow rate through the stem and the nozzle.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2003Date of Patent: April 25, 2006Assignee: Nelson Irrigation CorporationInventors: George Sesser, Lee A. Perkins, Theodore J. Bren
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Patent number: 7025291Abstract: A water sprayer includes a handle having a passage, a housing having a pathway and a chamber communicating with the passage and a passageway communicating with the chamber and the pathway of the housing, to form a valve seat between the passageway and the pathway of the housing. A stem is rotatably and slidably received in the passageway and the chamber of the housing, and includes a block having a groove for selectively communicating with the passage of the handle. The block includes a channel formed by a swelling and having an opening selectively communicating with the pathway of the housing when the stem is rotated relative to the housing, to control a water flowing through the housing.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2004Date of Patent: April 11, 2006Inventor: Sheng Li Wu
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Patent number: 6988675Abstract: A dispenser for mixing and dispensing a liquid chemical concentrate from a container with a dilutent. The dispenser includes a two piece slideable eductor assembly, one of which is also rotatable. Both a high and low flow rate can be obtained with simultaneous adjustment of concentration of the chemical concentrate. The dispenser has a high degree of accuracy of the amount of dilution of the chemical concentrate as well as positive positioning of the high and low flow rate. The dispenser also provides for proper selection of concentrate during operation and has a lock-in feature during operation.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2003Date of Patent: January 24, 2006Assignee: Johnson Diversey, Inc.Inventors: Curtis H. Hubmann, Mark T. MacLean-Blevins, Matthew Young
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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: 6820825Abstract: A lawn sprinkler comprises a connection pipe, and a spray angle adjustment structure mounted at one end of the connection pipe and formed of a circular distribution member, an adjustment member and a control member. The control member is actuated to turn by the adjustment member such that one or more of a series of arcuate rims of the control member block one or more of a series of arcuate through holes of the circular distribution member, thereby resulting in the sprinkling of water in various patterns.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2003Date of Patent: November 23, 2004Inventor: Hsin-Fa Wang
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Patent number: 6808123Abstract: A faucet having a plurality of water discharges includes a housing, diverter valve within the housing, a stream discharge on the housing, an upward fountain discharge on the housing, and an upward spray discharge on the housing. The diverter valve connects the mixed water conduit to the water discharges. A handle external to the housing engages the diverter valve to selectively define a flow path between the mixed water supply and the selected water discharge.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2002Date of Patent: October 26, 2004Inventors: Edward Samson Chiu, Albert Herman Chiu, Samuel Chiu
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Patent number: 6776358Abstract: A fuel injection nozzle is provided for a diesel engine. The fuel injection nozzle includes a nozzle body having a tip end portion, a top end portion having an opening edge, and a fuel inlet passage, a needle valve inserted in the nozzle body, and a bag-shaped rotary valve fitted with the tip end portion of the needle valve. The nozzle body has a first protrusion protruding from an inner peripheral surface toward a center axis of the nozzle body. The needle valve has a first guide groove being engaged with the first protrusion and a second guide groove. The rotary valve has a second protrusion protruding toward the center axis and being engaged with the second guide groove. This fuel injection nozzle may realize good combustion performance and good exhaust emission performance. Also the fuel injection nozzle may have a simple structure without increasing the size of the injector assembly.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2001Date of Patent: August 17, 2004Inventor: Jun Arimoto
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Patent number: 6772966Abstract: An adjustable nozzle is attachable to the end of a garden hose and is also attachable to a separate product container, for example, a bottle containing a garden fertilizer or a bottle containing a cleaning soap concentrate. The adjustable nozzle receives a flow of water from the garden hose and dispenses a product from the container attached to the nozzle. The nozzle has a simplified construction with a reduced number of component parts and the operation of the nozzle is simplified yet enables a user to selectively discharge a flow of water or a mixture of water and product from the nozzle, to control the ratio of water to product when the nozzle is employed in dispensing the mixture of water and product, and to direct the discharge as a stream or disperse the discharge in an upwardly or downwardly directed fanned spray pattern.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2002Date of Patent: August 10, 2004Assignee: Continental AFA Dispensing CompanyInventors: Donald D. Foster, Philip L. Nelson, Jeffrey P. Stark
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Patent number: 6736332Abstract: A sprinkler head includes a base adapted to be secured to a component supplying water under pressure; an arc adjustment ring rotatably mounted on the base; a nozzle and a stream deflector supported by an elongated stem carried by the base, the nozzle and the stream deflector cooperating to define an adjustable nozzle orifice; a water distribution plate secured to a shaft in the stem and located downstream of the nozzle; the stem and the nozzle axially movable relative to the base; and a drive train operatively connected between the arc adjustment ring and the nozzle to rotate the nozzle relative to the stream deflector to thereby adjust the nozzle orifice between a pair of limit positions. The stem is rotatable within the base upon over-rotation of the arc adjustment ring beyond either of the pair of limit positions.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2002Date of Patent: May 18, 2004Assignee: Nelson Irrigation CorporationInventors: George L. Sesser, Lee A. Perkins, Steven T. McCoon
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Patent number: 6702206Abstract: A trigger nozzle includes a barrel connected to a handle and a nozzle head is connected to a front end of the barrel. A water adjustable device is received in the trigger nozzle and includes an operation shaft which controls the volume of water entering the barrel. A trigger is connected to the barrel so as to operate the operation shaft and a knob is connected to the operation shaft and located at a rear end of the barrel so that the user may rotate the knob to change the volume of the water entering the barrel without soaking his/her hand.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2003Date of Patent: March 9, 2004Inventor: Ming-Yen Wu
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Patent number: 6679685Abstract: A method of discharging a fluid, includes feeding a fluid into a gap defined between two surfaces in a closed space, and relatively oscillating the two surfaces to apply relative oscillation with high frequency to the gap so as to occur a squeeze pressure to the gap, and thus intermittently discharging the fed fluid through a discharge port provided in either one of the two surfaces by using the squeeze pressure.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2002Date of Patent: January 20, 2004Assignee: Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.Inventors: Teruo Maruyama, Takashi Sonoda
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Patent number: 6669113Abstract: An improved manually operated plant watering device is provided for watering plants in hard to reach places. The plant watering device includes an elongate hollow tube, flexible hose, and nozzle. Located within the hollow tube is a piston manually controlled by a handle for drawing water to within the elongate hollow tube or for projecting water from the elongate hollow tube through the flexible hose and nozzle. In a preferred embodiment, the plant watering device includes an extension pipe for extending the overall length of the plant watering device. Furthermore, preferably the plant watering device includes an impedance valve for impeding unwanted flow of water from the plant watering device.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2001Date of Patent: December 30, 2003Inventor: John Halle