Abstract: A fluid dispensing tube with fluid deflection surface that attenuates accumulation of solidified sprayed fluid. The fluid deflection surfaces can be used for mechanically breaking-up a fluid to enhance sprayability and uniformity or to create a fan spray, or both. The inlet end of the fluid dispensing tube can be fluidly connected to a container of fluid.

Abstract: A water jet cleaner for the underside of a vehicle. A plurality of jets are directed upwardly from a spray head which is mounted on a longitudinal member positioned closely to the ground on which the vehicle is resting. A handle is attached to the longitudinal member and wheels are mounted to the frame and the longitudinal member to allow manual reciprocal movement of the cleaner beneath the vehicle by an operator. The jets are angularly adjustable such that the cleaner may also be used to clean the surface itself such as a driveway.

Abstract: A compliant nozzle assembly for being mounted with respect to an extrusion module of an extrusion apparatus, wherein the nozzle thereof compliantly yields when forceably encountering a workpiece. A nozzle having a hemispheric base is biased against a seal washer of an adapter member so as to be pivotably sealed therewith. A locator bearing has an annular bearing bevel which is biasably seated into an annular seat bevel of the adapter member. When the nozzle forcefully strikes a workpiece such that the nozzle is caused to be pivoted at the seal bearing, the annular bearing bevel will become unseated from its normally seated position in the annular seat bevel. This displacement results in the locator bearing traveling axially along the nozzle toward its tip, having the effect of causing the annular bearing bevel to the returned to its normally seated position in the annular seat bevel.

Abstract: System for fixing a rotary spraying element to a drive rotor. According to the invention, the rotary spraying element (12) for projecting the coating product is attached to drive means (14) by means of an elastic coupling element (25). Centrifugal force increases assembly retaining force.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a waterproofing spraying apparatus for delivering a waterproofing coating to the exterior surface of a basement wall which requires moisture proofing. The spraying apparatus includes a remote controlled airless fluid pressurizing unit, a pair of hoses and a spray gun. The spray gun including a moveable arm which is moveable between an extended position and a deflected position. Attached to the end of the moveable arm is a pair of nozzles for delivering the waterproofing coating from the spray gun. The waterproofing coating comprising two fluids which are mixed external to the spray gun after leaving their respective nozzle.

Abstract: A nutating sprinkler includes a body portion having a nozzle at one end and a spray plate supported thereon at an opposite end downstream of the nozzle. The spray plate has a plurality of stream distributing grooves formed on one side thereof configured to cause the spray plate to rotate when struck by a stream emitted from the nozzle. The spray plate also includes a flexible connector coupling the spray plate to a free end of a first rigid shaft seated in a housing at the opposite end, such that the spray plate is caused to wobble about a common center of motion as it rotates.

Abstract: A high-pressure, flexible, self-supportive, piping assembly for use with a diffuser/nozzle (10), allowing the position of the diffuse/nozzle to be conveniently adjusted in an unlimited number of directions. The invention as defined in its preferred embodiment provides a diffuser/nozzle (10) connected to a first end of the high-pressure, flexible, self-supportive, piping assembly that is made up of a plurality of interconnected ball and socket elements (30) which creates a conduit in which a hose (40) capable of withstanding high-pressure fluids or gases is dispose therein, the said hose is functionlly connected to a fluid supply connector (50) at its second end. The assembly is encased within a plastic shrinkable tubing(60) for additional rigidity and to provide a better gripping surface.

Abstract: A water spray apparatus for dual function use in washing motor vehicle undercarriages or in cleaning ground surfaces. The apparatus has a hollow cross tube axially supported by a pair of wheels and pivotally connected to a union. The cross tube has a row of commonly facing orifices for generating a row of commonly directed water streams. Directional reversal of the water streams is accomplished by pivoting rotation of the cross tube.

Abstract: The present invention is "A LIQUID/FOAM/MIXING/AERATION ADAPTER APPARATUS" which is substantially made from an elongated flexible member (which forms a mixing chamber therein) having first and second open ends, with the first end being frictionally attachable to a nozzle and the second end containing an insert for expelling a liquid/foam/air solution therefrom. The member further includes at least two angular cavities which are in open communication with the mixing chamber for aeration and each cavity is of a size and shape to recieve therein a unique adjustable aeration device.

Abstract: The hose sub-assembly is provided with a nozzle assembly at each end which includes a fitting with a flat transverse end surface. In addition, a nut which carries an O-ring in a recess at the end surface is threaded into a sleeve in which the nozzle assembly is mounted. The O-rings provide a flat surface-to-surface sealing arrangement to reduce the risk of damage to the O-ring while enhancing the sealing characteristics. Each nut and O-ring is biased against the nozzle assembly by a stretched outer metal casing.

Abstract: An apparatus for delivering a fine spray mist for evaporatively or conductively cooling a localized area. The apparatus consists of a pressurizable container, a valve for activating the release of fluid from he container, a spray nozzle or a plurality of spray nozzles coupled to the valve, a pump for pressurizing the container, a belt for securing the device to a person, and a clip for attaching the mist nozzle in such a fashion that it directs the flow of mist in a hands free manner.

Abstract: The nozzle comprises a grip casing with an approximately rectilinear shape inside which, in a longitudinal direction, there is a rigid pipe for water passage formed by an upstream section and a downstream section separated by an internal cavity of the nozzle casing and a push-button movably inserted in said cavity to allow and, alternatively, to cut off the flow of water along the abovementioned pipe. The push-button is substantially in the shape of a half-disc with an internal passage extending from one side to the other of the same and is rotatably inserted in the cavity so that it can be rotated round an axis perpendicular to the direction of the passage of the water between an open position and a closed position.

Abstract: A flexible hose extends between the nozzle and body of a portable blower. The nozzle has a handle to enable manipulation of the nozzle. The hose is retractable into recesses in the body and nozzle and the nozzle is mountable on the body. The blower may be used in an extended or retracted position.

Abstract: A faucet with a vacuum breaker for a pull-out spray head plumbing fixture is provided. The vacuum breaker is placed in the faucet housing immediately under a valve unit and has fluid inlets and an outlet all passing therethrough. The vacuum breaker also has a multiplicity of openings extending through a base portion. A flapper gasket is stretch fitted over the base portion. The vacuum breaker affords ease of installation and removal. A check valve is placed immediately adjacent to the vacuum breaker.

Abstract: An apparatus for deploying a pressurized fluid from a pressurized container having a lip and a nozzle head, is disclosed which comprises: a mounting attachment for frictional engagement with the lip, a malleable guide member having proximal and distal guide ends, the proximal guide end being affixed to the mounting attachment, and a flexible tubular member having an internal passage and first and second tube ends, the first tube end being adapted to engage the nozzle head so as to provide continuous fluid passage therewith and the second tube end being affixed to the distal guide end.

Abstract: The swivel joint comprises a housing holding a resilient annulus which in one embodiment sealingly engages an upper portion of a tubular head at the top of the dip tube, and an inward annular lip in the lower part of the housing swivelly supports the head from below. In another embodiment the resilient annulus in the housing serves to both seal and swivelly support the dip tube by its head.

Abstract: An assembly comprises:(a) a track positioned at least part way around the perimeter of the predetermined area and having first and second ends and first and second generally parallel opposed faces extending between said first and second ends, said first opposed face having a longitudinally extending opening;(b) a panel positioned at an intermediate point between said opposed faces and generally parallel with said opposed faces, said panel having first and second ends and extending part way between said first and second ends so as to define a first channel adjacent said first opposed face and a second channel adjacent said second opposed face;(c) a flexible carrier having first and second ends, said first end of said carrier being secured to said second opposed face of said track near said first end of said panel, said second end of said carrier being moveable within said track from a position adjacent said first end of said track to a position adjacent said second end of said track;(d) a manifold positioned a

Abstract: A recirculating paint supply system supplies single or multiple paint coatings to paint spray stations arranged in parallel or series relation, each station including manually operated flexible monoline and coaxial conduits to supply paint to a spray gun. In one aspect of the invention, the fluid connectors inhibit paint build up which might otherwise contaminate the paint line and include a unique quick disconnect ball valve to inhibit paint splash back, a ball valve having a unique seal for the ball, a compression seal arrangement in a flow enabling/disabling H-connector, a Y-shaped connector to mix two paint coatings, and a Y-shaped connector to interconnect the supply and recirculating lines to rows of spray stations. In another aspect, unexpected benefits are found from the selective use of glass-filled nylon and stainless steel components in the fluid connectors.

Abstract: Disclosed is a fluid dispensing container and an actuator therefor that attenuates accumulation of solidified sprayed fluid.

Abstract: A jet lance device comprising a hydraulic crane with an articulated jib movable by hydraulic motors, a hydraulic rotator mounted on the free end of the jib such that a rotatable support element thereof is turnable about an axis in the vertical plane through the jib, and a jet member mounted on the support element. This jet member comprises a jet lance which is pivotable on a pivot axis transverely of the rotation axis of the rotator and connectable to a source of jet liquid under high pressure, and the device further comprises controllers and drivers for operating the device.

Abstract: A spring-biased actuator lever arm (44) of a spray head assembly (10) has an actuator shaft (42) which extends into a sealed spray-head compartment (20) for sliding a cam (70) to move a cam follower (72) and thereby open a poppet valve (76) positioned inside a water supply passageway (22) for opening the poppet valve against a return spring (84) and the flow of water toward the spray-head compartment.

Abstract: A faucet includes a barrel received in the casing thereof and defining a water mixing chamber, a control switch received inside the barrel and moved by an operating lever to control hot/cold water flow rate, a socket fastened to the unitary bottom disk of the barrel to hold a hot water intake pipe, a cold water intake pipe, and a water outlet pipe, a movable nozzle detachably mounted on the casing and connected to the water outlet pipe by a bellows expansion tube, wherein a screw is threaded into a screw hole on the casing and engaged into a guide groove on the outside wall of the socket to limit the moving angle of the casing relative to the socket; a locating ring is fastened to the socket at the bottom by hooks to guide and smoothen the movement of the bellows expansion tube; a locating plate is mounted around the water outlet pipe and having two wing plates attached to the hot and cold water intake pipes to hold them in place.

Abstract: A high vibration sprinkler is hung from a movable, elongated pipe by a flexible hose. The connection of the hose to the sprinkler is by rigid, poly-vinyl chloride plastic hose barbs, tubes and fittings. The PVC connections dampen and tolerate the vibration of the sprinkler.

Abstract: A twin headed, electrostatic powder coating gun assembly in a lightweight, hollow housing readily mounted on a programmable robot so that the shape of the powder spray pattern can be controlled. The powder coating guns can be mounted in an adjustable housing and/or adjustably mounted in an unadjustable housing. The powder coating guns include an air purge system to clean the nozzles of coating powder.

Abstract: The specification discloses a lawn and garden sprayer having a hose compression connector for coupling a dispensing hose to a supply tube inside the liquid-containing dispensing tank. The hose compression connector comprises a threaded boss projecting from the dispensing tank, a hose adapter having a raised annular shoulder, over which the dispensing hose extends, located at the dispensing-hose receiving end thereof, and a threaded nut having a knurled exterior for easy gripping and an interior, annular compression surface, whereby the hose is clamped between the compression nut and the upper annular surface of the shoulder, and between the boss and the lower surface of the shoulder.

Abstract: A rigid primary conduit directs fluid into an arcuate manifold. The arcuate manifold includes a concave surface having a plurality of spray nozzles directed into the manifold in fluid communication with the primary conduit to direct individual spray applications about the surface of an associated pool filter to enhance cleaning thereof.

Abstract: A spraying device for headlamp-cleaning systems for motor vehicles having an essentially cylindrical nozzle carrier which comprises two sections, with the vehicle-external nozzle carrier section being formed from a number of annular segments connected to one another in a hinge-like manner. In a rest position, the nozzle carrier is retracted in the vehicle body. When moved into the operating setting outside the vehicle, the front nozzle carrier section comprising the annular segments curves in an arc shape, such that a cleaning nozzle fitted to the head end of the nozzle carrier comes to be situated in an area just in front of the headlamp diffusing screen.

Abstract: A low volume irrigation system includes a length of a thin-walled plastic distribution tube extending horizontally along a row of plants with a plurality of vertical hand assemblies extending downwardly from and spaced along the distribution tube, each hang assembly having a lowermost sprinkler and an intermediate feed tube for delivering water from the distribution tube to the sprinkler. Each hang assembly is made from a material that is selected to maintain the sprinkler of each hang assembly located generally underneath the distribution tube, irrespective of any axial twisting of the tube.

Abstract: A wand is used to attach to the output of a high-pressure spray gun, with the nozzle or sprayer connected to the other end of the wand. The wand has the characteristics of containing the high-pressure delivered by the spray gun at about 3000 PSI in an internal high-pressure, highly flexible line, which is captured within an external, bendable sheath which retains the shape into which it is bent, so that paint may be more conveniently sprayed in corners and out-of-the-way places.

Abstract: A portable spray apparatus including a bottle reservoir for holding fluid, a manually actuatable pump secured to the bottle reservoir, and an elongated fluid conveying tube having one end connected to the output of the pump and being in the form of a flexible loop section and an elongated output section, wherein the loop section is between the pump output and the output section. The output section of the tube is supported by an arm assembly that is pivotally supported by a support rack which allows the support arm to be positioned at different angular positions.

Abstract: A swing connector assembly for connecting a sprinkler unit to a supply line includes an elongated conduit having a pair of swivel elbows connected to it by barbed fittings at each end thereof providing for three degrees of orthogonal rotation for enabling unlimited positioning of the sprinkler unit within the length of the conduit.

Abstract: An apparatus for pneumatically discharging a liquified building material includes a first source of liquid hardener and injection means for injecting the liquid hardener perpendicularly into the air-entrained building material at the discharge nozzle. The liquid hardener may be supplied through an atomizer and injected through openings that are enlarged. A second source of liquid hardener may be provided to supply a second hardener mixed with the airstream that entrains the building material. A flexible tubing may be provided between the aeration fitting and discharge nozzle to require that only the discharge nozzle be lifted by the operator.

Abstract: A faucet assembly has a housing formed with a vent passage extending between inlet and vent ports and a feed passage extending between an outlet port and a location in the vent passage between the inlet and vent ports. An inner valve body is displaceable in the vent passage between an inner end position sitting in an inner valve seat at the inlet port and blocking flow out of the vent passage through the inlet port and an outer end position sitting in an outer seat and blocking flow from the location toward the vent port. Similarly an outer valve body is displaceable in the vent passage between an outer end position sitting in a vent seat at the vent port and blocking flow out of the vent passage through the vent port and an inner end position permitting flow through the vent port.

Abstract: Nozzle breakage in an atmospheric diffuser for treating paper pulp is precluded by mounting the nozzle to the rotating scraper arm by a connection which will break when the nozzle is subjected to a drag force of about 50% of the force that will break the nozzle. The connection preferably includes a pivot connection of a nozzle extension at one side of the arm, and a shear pin connection of the extension at the end opposite the pivot connection. An oblong nozzle is integral with the nozzle extension, with the fluid introducing openings of the nozzle remote from its connection to the extension. The amount of pivotal movement of the nozzle when the shear pin breaks is limited to about 15.degree.-26.degree. so as to prevent the nozzle from contacting an annular extraction screen of the diffuser.

Abstract: An improved articulated sludge lance with a retractable movable extension nozzle for cleaning a steam generator. The extension nozzle includes a flexible conduit adapted to be moved with a wire cable to place the nozzle in close proximity to a support plate for effectively cleaning the broached holes therein. A bumper member fastened to the flexible conduit provides a side-to-side motion from impact with the tubes when the lance is moved therethrough.

Abstract: A shower mounted plural liquids dispenser is disclosed which includes a housing designed to have a plurality of bottles containing diverse liquids coupled to it. The liquids may be dispensed either through the use of aspirating pump structure or through the use of discharge assisting pumping devices. The inventive dispenser also includes a hand-held sprayer controllable by a valve.

Abstract: A faucet apparatus includes an ultrasonic transmitter and an ultrasonic receiver provided at a predetermined distance away from each other through a water flow passage. An ultrasonic wave transmitted from the transmitter is propagated through the flow passage as a control signal for operation control of the faucet apparatus and is received with the receiver.

Abstract: A sanitary shower comprises a handle removably securable to the shower body, a head removably securable to the handle, and a flexible conduit for water supply that passes through the shower body and the handle and is secured to the head. The handle is elongated and has a longitudinal slot therethrough, of a width sufficient to receive the flexible conduit when the head is separated from the handle but the handle remains on the shower body. The head has an inlet and two outlets each communicating with a chamber within the head for dispensing water through the two outlets in two directions, and an obturating member in the head comprising a flap that swings about an axis perpendicular to those two directions and in one position closes one outlet and leaves the other outlet open, and in another position leaves the one outlet open and closes the other outlet against the flow of water from the inlet.

Abstract: A lounge chair utilizes a first "U" shaped frame pivotally mounting a second "U" shaped frame, with the first "U" shaped frame including a plurality of legs for positioning the first "U" shaped frame relative to an underlying surface, with each frame including a plurality of sprinkling water ports direction therethrough, wherein the second frame includes a hose connection to permit fluid communication to a fluid conduit utilizing a valve member interposed therebetween to control fluid flow. A modification of the invention includes directional conduits mounted to each "U" shaped frame to permit directional orientation of the port flow as required. Solar reflective slats are directed within the first and second "U" shaped frame.

Abstract: An aerosol actuator, with applicator, which inhibits the actuator from being separated by the aerosol container when a force is applied to the actuator by the applicator. An actuator button is mounted within an actuator body by a straw which connects the actuator body and applicator to the actuator button, and which acts as a hinge for the actuator button. The actuator body is designed to remain intact on the aerosol body when a force is applied to the end of the applicator by various support rings.

Abstract: An improved method for installing lawn sprinkler systems wherein a flexible interconnection line is inserted between the sprinkler head and the water supply line. The flexible interconnection line is preformed having a bend at each end thereof, the bends being orthogonal to each other and to the axis of the interconnection here. This arrangement of bends at the end of a flexible section permits the flexible section to be maintained in close parallel relationship to the water supply line to minimize the width of the trench which must be dug for emplacement of the water supply line beneath the surface of the ground. The preformed interconnection line is also provided with preformed threads at the end so that threaded coupling may be readily made to the water supply line as well as the sprinkler head. This arrangement of threaded coupling permits ready replacement of parts should damage ever occur in the line.

Abstract: A boom system for dispensing fluids in which two or more boom arms are mounted for rotation on a fixed tubular member. Each boom arm is capable of unlimited angular rotation about the axis of the tubular member and first and second fluids are independently directed to the first and second boom arms, respectively, for discharge thereby.

Abstract: A system (10) for lancing sludge deposits (12) from within a bundle (14) of vertically extending steam generator tubes (16) of a PWR steam generator secondary side assembly (18) has a flexible lance (28) mounted in a lance guide/housing transporter (30). The transporter (30) is movable along blowdown lane (20) to position end (32) of the flexible lance opposite one of the inter-tube lanes (26) so that the flexible lance (28) may be inserted along the selected inter-tube lane (26). A rigid lance guide (34) on the transporter (30) has a curved end (36) configured to turn the flexible lance (28) at a chosen angle, such as 90.degree., so that the flexible lance (28) will be fed into the selected inter-tube lane (26). The transporter has a drive (37) for advancing the flexible lance (28) through end (36) of the lance guide (34) and into the inter-tube lane (26).

Abstract: A device which can dispense at least one pesticide which comprises a base unit (10) containing tanks (40, 42) for the pesticides and a wand (100) including valves (212, 134) to control dispensing of the pesticides, an electrode (280) to place an electrostatic charge on one pesticide, and a pulsing unit (128) to pulse the flow of one pesticide.

Abstract: A plumbing fitting has a flexible hose suppliable with water under pressure and having an outer end, an upstream end piece having an upstream side connected to the outer end and a downstream side, and a downstream end piece having a downstream side and an upstream side. An outer sleeve has an upstream end and a downstream end and respective couplings releasably connect the upstream end of the sleeve to the downstream side of the upstream end piece and the downstream end of the sleeve to the upstream side of the downstream end piece. An inner tube having a downstream end connected to the upstream side of the downstream end piece and an upstream end connected to the downstream side of the upstream end piece forms a flow conduit therebetween. Seals are provided at the ends of the tube between same and the respective sides of the end pieces.

Abstract: An underground branch connector assembly for water feed from a main supply pipe to a sprinkler head which permits a range of locations of the sprinkler head independent of the location of the supply pipe, comprising a flexible hose having an anti-kinking feature and special terminal fittings (preferably both male) for connection at one end to a sprinkler head and at the other end to the water supply pipe. The anti-kink feature comprises either an external corrugated sheath or internal reinforcing, such as fiberglass roving, or a steel or plastic coil embedded in the hose wall. The hose is preferably of predetermined length, selected to be somewhat longer than the reach required from the main supply pipe to the desired sprinkler head location. The preferred assembly also includes a plate adjacent the sprinkler head end that permits stable emplacement of the sprinkler head. The flexible non-kink hose of excess length allows imprecise trenching yet precise head location in a proper watering array.

Abstract: A portable car wash system that uses water efficiently to wash cars in a parking lot is provided. A push cart (20) is mounted on wheels (22) and contains a water supply tank (42), an engine (40), and low- and high-pressure pumps (50 and 52). The engine drives the pumps. The low-pressure pump pumps water out of the tank and the high-pressure pump boosts the pressure of the water. The high-pressure water is delivered to a wand (12) via a hose (16) attached to a hose reel (48). The wand includes a positionable head (13) that can be aimed to direct a high-pressure spray (224) from a nozzle (208) to the car being washed. A spray shield (210) reduces overspray from the nozzle. A locking member (204) holds the head in a desired position. A washing tool (14) having a sponge (234) and cover (236) is used by an operator (18) to hand wash the car. A soap injection system (46) injects soap into the water by conventional venturi action when selected by the operator.

Abstract: A paint spraying system is disclosed for use with an automated robot having an elongated arm. The robot arm is pivoted at one end and has a spray gun attached to an opposite freely movable end. A bracket is attached to the robot arm for mounting a rigid pipe or wand thereto for conveying paint from a flexible paint supply hose to the spray gun. The wand is detachably mounted to the robot arm and a plurality of wands may be positioned on a rack within reach of the robot arm such that, upon predetermined movements of the robot arm, a wand mounted on the robot arm may be placed in the rack and another wand may be picked up, and wherein each wand is connected to a different paint color supply hose.

Abstract: A liquid spray lance is attached to a pump housing by a relatively stiff sleeve. A pump outlet coupling within the pump housing is insulated from transferring vibration to the lance by a hose that passes through the sleeve and that connects the pump outlet coupling to the inlet coupling of the lance. An intermediate portion of the hose is sufficiently flexible and unrestrained as to absorb the pump housing vibration.

Abstract: A device intended primarily for use in a shower stall that is adapted to dispense a predetermined total amount of a selected additive into a water stream, with the rate of mixing of the additive and water being controlled as a function of the water pressure. A positive displacement pump is used to dispense the additive from a storage chamber, and the additive is dispensed via a controllable applicator device.