With Pin In Pivot Type Connection Patents (Class 239/587.6)
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Patent number: 10495243Abstract: A joint for an articulating faucet includes a first housing, a second housing, and a clutch assembly. The first housing defines a first inner cavity and the second housing defines a second inner cavity. The second housing is coupled to the first housing such that fluid may flow from the first inner cavity to the second inner cavity. The clutch assembly is coupled to at least one of the first housing and the second housing and is configured to apply a resistive torque that inhibits movement of the first and second housings relative to each other. The clutch assembly includes a clutch pin, an interface member, and an end cap. The end cap is coupled to a first end of the clutch pin and the interface member. Movement of the end cap varies the magnitude of the resistive torque applied by the clutch assembly.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2016Date of Patent: December 3, 2019Assignee: KOHLER CO.Inventors: Perry D. Erickson, Steven T. Radder, Christopher M. Shay
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Patent number: 8851398Abstract: An overhead shower comprises a stationary part rotably connected to a rotating part having two water division apertures disposed oppositely left and right, and a cover plate having two movable members disposed left and right, rotably connected inside said rotating part. A switching method comprises: step 1, Push one side of the overhead shower to rotate the rotating part until the top surface of the movable member of said side of the cover plate leans against the stationary part, and until the water division aperture seals and leans against the underside of the movable member of said side of the cover plate, to seal said water division and simultaneously open another water division aperture; step 2, Release the overhead shower, then the rotating part and said movable member of the cover plate attach hermetically under the water pressure, the rotating part will be restored by a spring or gravity.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2009Date of Patent: October 7, 2014Assignees: Xiamen Solex High-Tech Industries Co., Ltd.Inventors: Renzhong Li, Jianmin Chen, Mayang Lai, Huasong Zhou
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Patent number: 8632022Abstract: A spray guide is disclosed herein for implementation a spray assembly comprising a spray wand and a spray nozzle. The spray guide includes an arm having a first end and a second end. A mechanism is used for removably attaching the first end of the arm to the swivel angle head, so that the arm will extend over the swivel angle head and the spray nozzle. A wheel is also provided. Another mechanism is provided for rotatably connecting the wheel to the second end of the arm. When an edge of the wheel is placed in a corner joint between a wall and a ceiling and the spray want manually moved therealong, the wheel will rotate in the corner joint to allow paint to be evenly sprayed from the spray nozzle onto an area of the wall adjacent to the ceiling. Also disclosed herein is a spray nozzle assembly for use with a handheld sprayer. Further, a spray guide designed for minimizing overspray is also disclosed herein.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2008Date of Patent: January 21, 2014Inventor: Terry Potter
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Patent number: 8596686Abstract: A moveable shower joint adapted to give a user the ability to adjust a showerhead in any direction. The moveable shower joint has upper and lower rotating circular members that may be turned clockwise or counterclockwise to any position. A water inlet is incorporated into the exterior of the upper circular member, and a water outlet is incorporated into the exterior of the lower circular member. A circular seal is retained in a groove in the inner rim of a circular member. Annular tooth rings in the inner rims of the circular members work together to hold the moveable shower joint in place when the desired position is reached. A floating annular tooth ring in the lower member engages a fixed annular tooth ring in the lower member. Springs press the floating tooth ring into the fixed ring, creating the friction needed to hold the joint in place. The water inlet may incorporate a ball joint with a set screw to provide additional adjustability, and a showerhead may be attached to the water outlet.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2012Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Inventor: Haresh S. Desai
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Patent number: 8376249Abstract: A movable structure of a faucet outlet including a faucet body, a connecting tube, a switching valve stick, a valve unit, a water outlet head and a cover, wherein the faucet body has a water channel in front of an inner space therein and a water outlet with a downward opening. A converging space at the faucet body has a board and a positioning hole. The water outlet head is an elongated and hollow body where a plurality of separation boards are formed to generate a plurality of water outlet channels, and a connecting point is formed at each lateral side of the water outlet channel. The other side of the cover has a sealing surface next to the water channel to securely cover on the water outlet of the cover, and a water-stopping ring is located between the water outlet and the cover.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2011Date of Patent: February 19, 2013Assignee: Alexander Yeh Industry Co. Ltd.Inventor: Li-Chen Huang
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Patent number: 8313047Abstract: A spray coating device having a an adjustable handle is provided. The adjustable handle can be extended or folded relative the body of the spray coating device. This provides the user with an ability to easily manipulate and move the spray coating device. The spray coating device also includes a plurality of molecular components adapted to ease replacement at ports within the spray coating device.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2007Date of Patent: November 20, 2012Inventor: Paul R. Micheli
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Patent number: 8181892Abstract: The invention relates to a discharge device for a cleaning fluid or treatment fluid, in particular to a lance for a high-pressure cleaner, comprising a pivotable head piece and an elongate holder which carries the head piece at its one end and is made at its other end for holding and for remotely controlled pivoting of the head piece, wherein the holder includes a carrier for the holding of the head piece and an actuation member adjustable relative to the carrier for the pivoting of the head piece relative to the carrier, and wherein the carrier and the actuation member extend up to the head piece in an at least approximately axially parallel arrangement, and in particular coaxial arrangement, with the carrier extending inside the actuation member.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2006Date of Patent: May 22, 2012Inventor: Anton Jäger
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Patent number: 8123151Abstract: A sprinkling gun structure including a main body having two ends respectively formed with a water inlet and an adaptation hole. An assembling tunnel is transversely formed through the main body between the water inlet and the adaptation hole to communicate therewith. The sprinkling gun further includes an adjustment member, a controlling member having a water-checking section and a water intake, and a water-guiding member having a watertight sleeve fitted on bottom end of the water-guiding member. The controlling member is fitted in the assembling tunnel and rotationally drivable by the adjustment member. When driven, the water-checking section of the controlling member is rotated to cooperate with the watertight sleeve so as to shut off/turn on and micro-adjust the water flow.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2008Date of Patent: February 28, 2012Assignee: Yuan Mei Corp.Inventor: Chi Han Cheng
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Publication number: 20110297762Abstract: A burner nozzle comprises a rectangular box-like ceramic tip and a stainless steel frame or jacket closely fit around the outer exterior of the tip. A journal structure is provided for pitch control purposes.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2010Publication date: December 8, 2011Inventor: Rickey E. WARK
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Patent number: 8016215Abstract: A showerhead has a housing provided with an inlet for flowing of water into the housing and a plurality of openings; and a plurality of adjustable inserts associated with the openings, provided with water channels, and formed so that the inserts are individually movable to change their orientation so as to change a trajectory of a jet issued from each individual insert the inserts being formed so that water flowing out from the channels of each of the inserts forms as a single jet.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2010Date of Patent: September 13, 2011Inventors: Sam Zhadanov, Eli Zhadanov
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Patent number: 7993131Abstract: A burner comprises a body, a nozzle, and at least one attachment element for removably attaching the nozzle to the body. The body defines an oxidant inlet, a feedstock inlet, a body outlet, and one or more passages for conveying the oxidant from the oxidant inlet to the body outlet and for conveying the gasification feedstock from the feedstock inlet to the body outlet. The nozzle defines a nozzle inlet and a nozzle outlet, wherein the nozzle inlet is configured to receive the oxidant and the gasification feedstock from the body outlet and the nozzle outlet is configured to discharge the oxidant and the gasification feedstock into the reaction chamber. The at least one attachment element removably attaches the nozzle to the body such that the nozzle inlet is in fluid flow communication with the body outlet when the nozzle is attached to the body.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2007Date of Patent: August 9, 2011Assignee: ConocoPhillips CompanyInventor: Steven L Douglas
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Publication number: 20110114763Abstract: Disclosed herein is a novel pivot pin assembly 410, 420 430, 600 for pivotally attaching nozzle tips 200 to stationary nozzles in a solid fuel furnace. The pivot pin assemblies allow rapid replacement of the nozzle tips 200. The pivot pin assembly 410, 420 430, 600 employs fasteners that or recessed or have an aerodynamically shaped head 610. The head 610 includes a leading edge 613 and optionally a trailing edge 615 that are aerodynamically shaped to reduce corrosion and erosion. The pivot pin assembly pivotally attaches the nozzle tip 200 to the stationary nozzle 110. It employs fasteners that are accessible from a furnace side through a central opening of the nozzle tip 200. This allows removal of the nozzle tip 200 from inside the furnace greatly simplifying nozzle tip 200 replacement.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2010Publication date: May 19, 2011Inventors: Oliver G. Briggs, JR., Dennis N. Barlow, Thomas J. Campanelli, Kevin T. Grzebien, James P. Sutton
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Patent number: 7703545Abstract: A fire-fighting monitor includes a first body having an internal passageway defining an inlet and an outlet, a coupler having an internal passageway defining an inlet and an outlet, the coupler being pivotally mounted to the body at the outlet of the body wherein the internal passageway of the coupler is in communication with the internal passageway of the body, and the coupler having at least one pivot axis. Further, the monitor includes a counterbalance device, which comprises an annular member mounted to the first body at the pivot axis.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2008Date of Patent: April 27, 2010Assignee: Elkhart Brass Manufacturing Company, Inc.Inventors: Eric Combs, James M. Trapp
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Patent number: 7464887Abstract: A pivotable watering nozzle assembly includes a handle having an inlet tube received therein and a pivotable device is connected to the handle such that a nozzle member is pivotably connected to the pivotable device. A switch device for controlling the entrance of water into the nozzle member is connected to an outside of the handle. A tank member, a porous plate with orifices and a frame are respectively connected to the nozzle member. A seal ring is connected between the tank member and the nozzle member, and a seal member is connected between the porous plate and the tank member.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2006Date of Patent: December 16, 2008Inventor: Shun-Nan Lo
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Patent number: 7337990Abstract: There is provided an attachment for an air spray gun, to be connected to the bottom of a grip of the spray gun. It includes a control valve to adjust the air flow rate, a gun coupling disposed in the body of the control valve to communicate with an outlet-side passage and thus connect to the spray gun, and a rotary joint having a hose coupling fixed thereto and which is to be fitted rotatably into an inlet-side passage to allow the hose coupling to communicate with the inlet-side passage. The hose coupling is freely turned in relation to the gun coupling fixed to the spray gun for the angle formed between them to freely be variable. A pressure gauge is installed on the attachment to communicate with the outlet-side passage and indicate the pressure of air supplied through the passage. The display surface of the pressure gauge forms an obtuse angle in relation to the axis of the gun coupling.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2006Date of Patent: March 4, 2008Assignee: Anest Iwata CorporationInventors: Shingo Kurosaka, Kunihisa Tomita
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Patent number: 7137578Abstract: A firefighting segmented monitor for redirecting a trajectory of a pressurized fluid discharge towards a target comprises a flowpath with minimum convolutions. The monitor flowpath comprises in series a stationary segment and three rotating segments including a lower segment, a middle segment and an upper segment connected in series each of which comprises a predetermined curvature. The lower segment swivels in one axis about the stationary segment. A nonorthogonal swivel is arranged on each end of the middle segment at the interfaces with the lower segment and the upper segment, and the swiveling of the middle and upper segments are synchronized with a single rotary input to produce an approximately planar elevational motion of the fluid discharge end of the monitor.Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 2003Date of Patent: November 21, 2006Assignee: Task Force Tips, Inc.Inventors: Robert W. Steingass, David J. Kolacz
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Patent number: 6802463Abstract: A spray-coating system includes a spraying implement (2) affixable to a support (4) by a tightening element (26) which is affixed to one of the implement and the support (2, 4) so as to be rotatable relative to both parts (2, 4).Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2002Date of Patent: October 12, 2004Assignee: ITW Oberflachentechnik GmbH & Co. KGInventor: Manfred Dankert
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Patent number: 6796464Abstract: A multi-functional finger-press structure of a spray can is disclosed. The structure includes a pressurized can spray cap, a spray head seat, a spray tube mounting seat, a sealing pad, a spray tube and at least one to two spray heads. The top of the pressurized can spray cap is a recessed through slot having the inner edge of one end thereof connected by a connection arm to the spray head seat.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2003Date of Patent: September 28, 2004Inventor: Ching-Sung Tung
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Patent number: 6755361Abstract: An adjustable spray apparatus and method for attachment to a high pressure liquid source, such as a car wash wand, comprising a flexible hose, the spray end of which is directionally adjustable by flexing and straightening the hose through the use of a tensile connector attached at the end thereof. Preferably the hose is mounted inside a housing to assist in attaching it to a high pressure source and a sleeve slidable about the housing aids in adjusting the tensile connector.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2002Date of Patent: June 29, 2004Assignee: The Green Six Ltd.Inventors: Peter C. Danielson, Jim A. Stewart
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Patent number: 6745957Abstract: A fire hose nozzle includes a safety device to prevent the nozzle from being displaced due to the action of the water supplied to the nozzle. The safety device includes a tubular body and a butterfly disc with two coaxial trunnions pivotally mounted on the body. The butterfly disc is movable inside the tubular body between an open position, in which the butterfly disc allows water to flow, and a closed position, in which the butterfly disc restricts this flow. An external control lever is integral with one of the trunnions. A trigger is borne by the control lever and bears against the ground. The trigger holds the butterfly disc in its open position when the control lever exerts a downwardly directed vertical force thereon due to the action of the water flowing over the butterfly disc.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2001Date of Patent: June 8, 2004Assignee: St-Mihiel S.A.Inventor: Didier D. Parey
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Patent number: 6626377Abstract: A window/lens cleaning device (1), in particular for a motor vehicle, having a nozzle appliance (2) for spraying cleaning fluid, the nozzle appliance being mounted in an adjustable manner on a holding part (3). The holding part is formed as a nozzle cap (3) which surrounds the nozzle appliance (2) multilaterally and within which the nozzle appliance (2) can be adjusted.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2000Date of Patent: September 30, 2003Assignee: Mannesmann VDO AGInventor: Gerhard Vogt
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Patent number: 6619563Abstract: A manifold block for controlling the flow of liquids and useful in the application of paint to automotive vehicles and in other, similar, applications is provided. The manifold block houses at least one liquid inlet supply channel, at least one liquid outlet return channel, and an applicator channel in microvalved connection with the inlet channel and the outlet channel, which channels meet at a common intersection in adjacent proximity to the microvalve. Stagnation in any of the channels in either the “open” or “closed” mode of operation of the microvalve is substantially eliminated. A stacked array of a plurality of these manifold blocks may be interconnected through a common applicator channel.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2001Date of Patent: September 16, 2003Assignee: EFC Systems, Inc.Inventor: Gunnar van der Steur
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Patent number: 6592057Abstract: A multi-directional spray nozzle is disclosed. The multi-directional spray nozzle may include a grip member and a pivotal member. A rounded end of the pivotal member pivotally engages a socket of the grip member in either a ball-and-socket configuration or a hinged joint configuration. An internal passage of the grip member is in fluid communication with a pivotal passage situated within the rounded end of the pivotal member. The pivotal passage is in fluid communication with an exit port on the pivotal member. A pressurized fluid may be emitted from an exit port on the pivotal member. The pivotal member may be positioned at various angles with respect to the grip member to direct the emitted fluid to a desired location.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2002Date of Patent: July 15, 2003Assignee: Orbit Irrigtion Products, Inc.Inventors: Kent C. Ericksen, Robert Parker
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Patent number: 6511001Abstract: A hand-held water nozzle includes a handle and a nozzle head fastened to a head mount which is rotatably fastened to a seat in conjunction with a slide block. The seat is fastened fixedly to the handle. The head mount is provided with a toothed portion. The slide block is provided with a toothed portion. The toothed portions of the head mount and the slide block are engaged with each other, thereby enabling the nozzle head to be angularly adjusted in a series of steps.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2002Date of Patent: January 28, 2003Inventor: Dustin Huang
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Publication number: 20020170988Abstract: A liquid dispensing device generally comprising an improved nozzle that is adaptable, connectable, threadable or integrally formed with a standard trigger spray head. The improved nozzle is also swivelable or rotatable and directional to spray in any direction, up or down, left or right, straight ahead, or any variation thereof. It also has a cap that can be turned to produce a stream, a spray or a foam, or any variation thereof. The nozzle may be manufactured either as an attachment to an existing trigger spray unit or as a pre-manufactured integral assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2002Publication date: November 21, 2002Inventors: John M. Norville, James B. Caldwell
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Patent number: 6409103Abstract: A liquid dispensing device generally comprising an improved nozzle that is adaptable, connectable or threadable onto a standard trigger spray head. The improved nozzle is also swivelable or rotatable and directional to spray in any direction, up or down, left or right, or any variation thereof. It also has a cap that can be turned to produce a stream or spray or any variation thereof. The nozzle may be manufactured either as an attachment to an existing trigger spray unit or as a pre-manufactured assembly.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2000Date of Patent: June 25, 2002Assignee: 360 EnterprisesInventors: John M. Norville, James B. Caldwell
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Patent number: 6305621Abstract: A pivoting joint with a ball and socket joined by trunnions for use in fluid conduits, particularly firefighting devices such as portable monitors and the like. The pivoting joint can be used on an inlet of the device to provide a pivoting motion for one or more inlet hoses, and/or on the outlet of the device to direct the discharge in one or more directions. An optional one-way brake can be used to limit unintended movement about one or more axis of motion.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2000Date of Patent: October 23, 2001Assignee: Task Force Tips, Inc.Inventors: David J. Kolacz, Ross Mack, Robert W. Steingass, Brian M. Tylisz
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Patent number: 6247652Abstract: A nozzle assembly (2) for a washing nozzle (6) of a windshield washing system is pivotably mounted in a recess (3) of a body panel (4). The nozzle assembly (2) has an eccentric (11), by which the angle of inclination of the washing nozzle (6) can be set in relation to a windshield (1) to be cleaned. Tolerances of the nozzle assembly (2) and of the body panel (4) can thereby be compensated in a simple way.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 1999Date of Patent: June 19, 2001Assignee: Mannesmann VDO AGInventors: Rüdiger Stange, Rolf-Dieter Schlein
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Patent number: 6189812Abstract: A nozzle for injecting pulverized coal into the combustion chamber of a thermal power plant boiler includes a first metal housing and a second metal housing surrounding the first housing and defining with it an annular space through which passes a secondary airflow. The first housing channels a primary airflow mixed with pulverized coal. The interior of the first housing is divided by refractory steel splitter plates fixed into the lateral faces thereof by nesting them therein and immobilizing them by way of keys. The second housing is fixed to the first housing by lugs disposed around the top and bottom faces of the first housing. Each housing is made up of two half-shells made from refractory steel plate bent to shape and welded.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2000Date of Patent: February 20, 2001Assignee: ABB Alstom Power CombustionInventor: Daniel Buridant
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Patent number: RE40441Abstract: A pivoting joint with a ball and socket joined by trunnions for use in fluid conduits, particularly firefighting devices such as portable monitors and the like. The pivoting joint can be used on an inlet of the device to provide a pivoting motion for one or more inlet hoses, and/or on the outlet of the device to direct the discharge in one or more directions. An optional one-way brake can be used to limit unintended movement about one or more axis of motion.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2003Date of Patent: July 22, 2008Assignee: Task Force Tips, Inc.Inventors: David J. Kolacz, Ross Mack, Robert W. Steingass, Brian M. Tylisz