Track Or Guideway Patents (Class 239/750)
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Patent number: 11077460Abstract: A device to moving a water shooter is described. The device may contain features that allow the device to travel submerged in a reservoir with a water shooter attached. The device may travel along a fixed track, rotational boom, or be free swimming in order to move the water shooter within the reservoir so that unique water effects may be achieved.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2014Date of Patent: August 3, 2021Assignee: WETInventors: Mark Fuller, James Doyle, Amnon Talmor
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Patent number: 10659535Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, embodiments a service multiplexer identifying a service associated with each of a group of sensors resulting in a group of services. Further embodiments include the service multiplexer creating a service portfolio according to the group of services. Additional embodiments include service multiplexer communicatively coupling to nodes over a 5th Generation (5G) network according to the service portfolio. The 5G network includes a control plane and user plane. Also, embodiments include service multiplexer continuously connecting to the control plane. Further embodiments include receiving data from the sensors. Additional embodiments include service multiplexer determining that the received data is associated with the service portfolio. Also, embodiments include service multiplexer identifying one or more of the nodes according to the service portfolio and sending the received data to the one or more of the nodes over the user plane.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2019Date of Patent: May 19, 2020Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Venson Shaw, Sangar Dowlatkhah
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Patent number: 10264075Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, embodiments a service multiplexer identifying a service associated with each of a group of sensors resulting in a group of services. Further embodiments include the service multiplexer creating a service portfolio according to the group of services. Additional embodiments include service multiplexer communicatively coupling to nodes over a 5th Generation (5G) network according to the service portfolio. The 5G network includes a control plane and user plane. Also, embodiments include service multiplexer continuously connecting to the control plane. Further embodiments include receiving data from the sensors. Additional embodiments include service multiplexer determining that the received data is associated with the service portfolio. Also, embodiments include service multiplexer identifying one or more of the nodes according to the service portfolio and sending the received data to the one or more of the nodes over the user plane.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2017Date of Patent: April 16, 2019Assignee: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.Inventors: Venson Shaw, Sangar Dowlatkhah
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Patent number: 8882006Abstract: A hose-fed lateral move irrigation system and method that utilizes a pipe with a plurality of sprinklers attached to a wheeled cart that drags a flexible hose assembly therebehind while traveling laterally with the pipe and sprinklers relative to a field so that alternating the flexible hose assembly from one side of the cart to another as the cart traverses back and forth along a cart path is facilitated while kinking in the flexible hose assembly is avoided.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2011Date of Patent: November 11, 2014Assignee: Lindsay CorporationInventors: Thomas J. Korus, Charles H. Meis
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Patent number: 8807234Abstract: An automated storage system is presented, in which a stacker crane can properly operate even in a high temperature environment, while simplifying the construction of the system facility. The automated storage system includes articles storage racks having a plurality of storage spaces for storing articles; a stacker crane 3 which freely travels along the travelling path, and a ground controller H which is on the ground side to control the operation of the stacker crane, and a fire fighting nozzles 26 on the platform 20. The article storage racks and the stacker crane are located in a high temperature environmental space Z2, while the extinguishant supply source 27 and the ground side controller are in a normal temperature environmental space Z1. A control line 31 is established from the ground side controller and the stacker crane, and a fire fighting hose 30 is from the extinguishant supply source to the fire fighting nozzle.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2011Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Assignee: Daifuku Co., Ltd.Inventor: Masashi Ariizumi
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Patent number: 8534222Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to apply a liquid uniformly on a to-be-coated area of an object subjected to liquid coating. A delivery unit which delivers the liquid on the to-be-coated area of the object subjected to liquid coating comprises a main body filled with the liquid and a nozzle plate which is provided at one end side of the main body and which is provided with a delivery path for delivering the liquid. The axial line of the delivery path is inclined relative to a vertical axis toward an opposite side of a travelling direction in which the delivery unit travels relative to the to-be-coated area.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2010Date of Patent: September 17, 2013Assignee: Casio Computer Co., Ltd.Inventor: Isao Ebisawa
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Publication number: 20130206862Abstract: A system is provided for use with, a wheeled vehicle. The system includes a media reservoir capable of holding a tractive material that includes particulates; a nozzle in fluid communication with the media reservoir; and a media valve in fluid communication with the media reservoir and the nozzle. The media valve is controllable between a first state in which the tractive material flows through the media valve and to the nozzle, and a second state in which the tractive material is prevented from flowing to the nozzle. In the first state, the nozzle receives the tractive material from the media reservoir and directs the tractive material to a contact surface such that the tractive material impacts the contact surface that is spaced from a wheel/surface interface. The system can modify the adhesion or the traction capability of the contact surface with regard to a subsequently contacting wheel.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2011Publication date: August 15, 2013Inventors: Bret Dwayne Worden, Ajith Kuttannair Kumar, Matthew John Malone, Jennifer Lynn Coyne, Nikhil Subhaschandra Tambe, Milind Bharat Garule, Anubhav Kumar
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Publication number: 20130183093Abstract: A concrete paver system with a reconfigurable hydration system which utilizes a plurality of individually flow controllable spray nozzles, which are clamped on support structures, which also support objects being dragged across a top surface of concrete which is being finished. The plurality of flow controllable spray nozzles being configured to be moved about said hydration system so as to change a pattern of water vapor application, all without the use of tools.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2012Publication date: July 18, 2013Applicant: TEREX USA, LLCInventors: JOHN C. SWEENEY, LARRY EBEN
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Patent number: 7938448Abstract: The mobile vehicle detailing system is a system for detailing a motor vehicle adapted for mounting the rear of a truck or van. The mobile vehicle detailing system has a water storage tank that has outlets for filling buckets and water containers and provides a source of water. A surround box, in which is disposed the water storage tank, has an integral front section that extends between the front seats of a van or truck and provides storage for files and receipts. A pressure washer, generator and storage box are mounted on a sliding platform that can be pulled out from the vehicle for easy access.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2008Date of Patent: May 10, 2011Inventors: John Schatz, Kevin Schatz
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Patent number: 7900853Abstract: Provided is an apparatus for supplying chemical liquid. The apparatus includes: a plurality of nozzles, each of which can be moved forward or backward and supplies chemical liquid; a nozzle cover which accommodates the nozzles therein and has an open end to allow each of the nozzles to move into or out of the nozzle cover; and a nozzle driver which moves each of the nozzles forward or backward.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2008Date of Patent: March 8, 2011Assignee: Semes Co., Ltd.Inventors: Si-Eun Kim, Kyo-Woog Koo, Keun-Young Park
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Patent number: 7597272Abstract: A double boom arrangement for use in a car wash includes a first and a second boom assembly mounted side by side on a respective rotatable coupling so that a horizontal portion of the hose of each boom can rotate about a vertical axis in a generally horizontal plane with the remainder of the hose extending downwardly from the horizontal plane at an outer end of the boom. Each boom has a parking arrangement for moving the boom and the hose to a parked location extending 180 degree away from the other boom. The boom includes a first inner and a second outer boom portion with the inner and outer portions connected by a second swivel coupling parallel to the first and spaced outwardly therefrom. The inner boom portion is mounted on a bracket for pivotal movement about a horizontal axis and constrained by two horizontal springs above the pivot axis. The springs are mounted at opposite ends of a rod bent around the pivot axis where each is compressed as the first boom portion pivots downwardly.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2006Date of Patent: October 6, 2009Inventor: Jacob R. Wiebe
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Patent number: 7464670Abstract: A system for delivering tooling around the annulus of a steam generator without damaging any part of the steam generator is provided where the tooling delivery device travels between the tube bundle and the vessel shell and delivers tooling for cleaning, inspection, retrieval and repair. The device has various types of locomotion system including treads, rollers, magnets and vacuum. The cleaning device has multiple high pressure nozzles that rotate 180 degrees about a horizontal axis and 360 degrees about a vertical axis enabling the device to sweep multiple lanes of tubes simultaneously and also clean the front and back of the annulus floor and tube sheet.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2006Date of Patent: December 16, 2008Assignee: Framatome ANP, Inc.Inventors: Eric Leon Hermamdez, George Vick Owen, Kert David Klahn
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Publication number: 20080035752Abstract: An apparatus is provided that includes a length of pipe having a passageway for communicating a liquid under pressure therethrough, and at least one nozzle in communication with the passageway. The at least one nozzle is configured to discharge a liquid, a portion of which is discharged in a stream, and a portion of which is discharged in a volume of aspirated spray. The aspirated spray effectively shields the pipe and the at least one nozzle from heat radiating within the enclosure. The apparatus further includes a displacement device for controllably displacing the length of pipe. The length of pipe and at least one nozzle are configured to be extended through an opening in the enclosure for discharging a stream of liquid for cleaning a surface within the enclosure.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2007Publication date: February 14, 2008Inventor: Randy Kahrig
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Patent number: 7318442Abstract: An automatic car wash system is provided for processing multiple vehicles simultaneously. The system according to one embodiment includes an elongate path, a plurality of stations for processing the vehicle, at least two detectors for indicating the presence of the vehicles. The system provides instructions to the drivers of the vehicles so that the vehicles travel through the system under their own power, and thus conveyor systems can be avoided, yet throughput remains high. In one embodiment, the system includes a radio transmitter that is operable to direct specific information to each of the vehicles via radio signals.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2004Date of Patent: January 15, 2008Inventor: Michael MacDowell
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Patent number: 7207503Abstract: A chemical dispenser which is selectively removably mounted on a travelling lawn sprinkler. The chemical dispenser dispenses liquid chemical into the water being sprinkled onto the lawn by the water distributor as the self-propelled travelling lawn sprinkler propels itself across a lawn.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2005Date of Patent: April 24, 2007Inventors: Terry J. Stengel, Terry E. Mahlman
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Patent number: 7118629Abstract: A device adapted to dispense or spray a coating such as a foam in a predetermined pattern or manner on a substrate, preferably a roof. The spray coating apparatus comprises a spray assembly having a carriage which is operatively mounted on a track that preferably provides a linear travel path. The carriage is controlled by a drive mechanism which causes reciprocating movement of the carriage. A spray gun is mounted on a holder of the carriage and controlled by an actuator and is used to uniformly apply coatings at a predetermined thickness controlled in part by a spray rate on the intended substrate. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a cart which is either motorized or manual. The apparatus is lightweight and easily disassembled into sections in order to transport the device from a ground surface to a roof.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2004Date of Patent: October 10, 2006Inventor: James W Davidson
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Patent number: 7100622Abstract: A scarifier for scarifying an interior surface of a sewer pipe, which includes an elongated frame having spaced apart upstanding frame elements at either end forming a plurality of guide surfaces on each side. A first track extends from one end of the frame to another, reversibly moveable upwardly along a first set of the guide surfaces on a first side of the frame in response to a control signal, which controls a drive system coupled to the track. A nozzle assembly is reversibly moveable along the track from one end of the scarifier to another so that a nozzle, mounted on the nozzle assembly, which emits a jet of fluid towards an interior surface of the sewer pipe, is operative to scarify a swath along the interior surface.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2003Date of Patent: September 5, 2006Assignee: Mac & Mac Hydrodemolition Inc.Inventors: Gerard J. MacNeil, David B. MacNeil, Gordon W. MacNeil, Vernon G. Bose
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Patent number: 7086353Abstract: Disclosed is a lance system for inter-tube inspecting and lancing as well as barrel spraying of heat transfer tubes of a steam generator in a nuclear power plant, so that foreign substances piled up around heat transfer tubes in the steam generator are removed using high-pressure water.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2004Date of Patent: August 8, 2006Assignee: Korea Electric Power CorporationInventors: Kwon Sang Hwang, Hyung Jin Sung, Woo Tae Jeong, Sung Yull Hong
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Patent number: 7083116Abstract: A double boom arrangement for use in a car wash includes a first and a second boom assembly mounted side by side on a respective rotatable coupling so that a horizontal portion of the hose of each boom can rotate about a vertical axis in a generally horizontal plane with the remainder of the hose extending downwardly from the horizontal plane at an outer end of the boom. Each boom has a parking arrangement for moving the boom and the hose to a parked location extending 180 degree away from the other boom. The boom includes a first inner and a second outer boom portion with the inner and outer portions connected by a second swivel coupling parallel to the first and spaced outwardly therefrom. The inner boom portion is mounted on a bracket for pivotal movement about a horizontal axis and constrained by two horizontal springs above the pivot axis. The springs are mounted at opposite ends of a rod bent around the pivot axis where each is compressed as the first boom portion pivots downwardly.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2003Date of Patent: August 1, 2006Inventor: Jacob R. Wiebe
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Patent number: 7066188Abstract: This application discloses an apparatus for scarifying the interior surface of a sewer pipe, which can remain in the sewer under active flow conditions. The apparatus includes at least one scarifying head, which may transverse back and forth along a rail assembly, which is configured to match the circumferential shape of the sewer pipe. The scarifying head includes a nozzle assembly and driving assembly. The nozzle assembly, located at the outer end of the scarifying head has nozzles. The nozzles emit jets of water under pressure to clean or scarify the interior surface of the pipe.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2003Date of Patent: June 27, 2006Assignee: Mac & Mac Hydrodemolition Inc.Inventors: Gerard J. MacNeil, David B. MacNeil, Gordon W. MacNeil, Vernon G. Bose
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Patent number: 7028926Abstract: In accordance with the teachings of the present invention, a sootblower design incorporates a downstream nozzle positioned on a nozzle block body and an upstream nozzle positioned longitudinally from the position of the downstream nozzle farther from a distal end of the nozzle block than that of the downstream nozzle. The upstream nozzle has a geometry that is different than the geometry of the downstream nozzle. By having nozzles of different geometries, each nozzle can be individually optimized for the flow conditions each nozzle experiences.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2004Date of Patent: April 18, 2006Assignee: Diamond Power International, Inc.Inventors: Tony F. Habib, David L. Keller, Steven R. Fortner
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Patent number: 6981657Abstract: A method and apparatus for depositing a layer of foamed plastic material on a roof surface and along a path thereon comprises controlling the movement of a spray applicator along the path such that the rate of movement of the applicator varies for a layer of foamed plastic material deposited on the roof surface to slope relative thereto along the path.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2002Date of Patent: January 3, 2006Inventor: Richard A. West
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Patent number: 6926466Abstract: A polyurethane applicator (10) for spraying at high-pressures a liner on the inner circumferential wall of an existing conduit (C) to be rehabilitated. The applicator (10) includes a carriage (12) coaxially guided in the conduit (C) and an atomizer (16) rotatably mounted to the carriage (12) for rotation about the central axis thereof. The atomizer (16) is provided with a nozzle (62) through which the lining mixture is forced out while the atomizer (16) rotates and travels in conduit with the carriage (12).Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2003Date of Patent: August 9, 2005Assignee: Novaliner Technologies Inc.Inventor: Pierre Paré
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Patent number: 6805311Abstract: A track drive system for a mobile irrigation system adapts to either centrally pivoted circular or linear mobile systems, as desired. A first embodiment has a single drive wheel with opposed first and second end guide wheels, surrounded by a single narrow track. A single drive motor and gear reduction drive, drives the central wheel. The central wheel is of considerably larger diameter than the two end guide wheels, and simultaneously contacts the track with both its upper and lower peripheries at all times. The mechanism is articulated to allow independent wheel movement relative to one another, thus providing better traction over uneven surfaces. The central drive wheel is always in contact with both the upper and lower track portion to provide continuous drive traction for the device. A second embodiment includes additional idler wheels between the two end wheels and the central drive wheel.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2002Date of Patent: October 19, 2004Inventor: Myron Buller
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Patent number: 6764030Abstract: The present invention discloses a new design of the nozzle and the lance tube of a sootblower to clean the interior of a heat exchanger by impingement of a jet of cleaning medium. In accordance with the teachings of the present invention the sootblower design developed, incorporates a nozzle at the tip of the distal end of the lance tube (downstream nozzle). The lance tube also includes an upstream nozzle positioned opposite and longitudinally apart the distal end nozzle. This design allows for the flow of the cleaning medium to enter into the inlet end of the nozzle without coming to a halt at the end of the lance tube. Further, the present invention also provides for a converging channel to be disposed in the interior of the lance tube to direct the flow of cleaning medium passing the upstream nozzle into the inlet end of the downstream nozzle with minimal hydraulic losses and flow maldistribution.Type: GrantFiled: January 2, 2002Date of Patent: July 20, 2004Assignee: Diamond Power International, Inc.Inventors: Tony F. Habib, David L. Keller
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Publication number: 20040118935Abstract: The invention relates to a method of improving the performance of a jetting assembly in an apparatus for jetting droplets of viscous medium on the fly onto a substrate. The jetting assembly is releasably mounted in the apparatus and comprises a nozzle, an ejection mechanism connected to the nozzle, and a viscous medium container connect to the eject mechanism. Information relating to an XY-position and a Z-position is obtained together with information regarding the exit velocity a droplet of viscous medium has when it exits the nozzle. The information is used as a basis for adjusting a trigger position of the nozzle for the subsequent jetting of droplets. The invention also concerns such a jetting assembly comprising storage means arranged to receive and hold calibration information of properties of the assembly obtained during calibration measurements.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2003Publication date: June 24, 2004Inventors: William Holm, Mikael Kamfors, Magnus Fridsell
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Patent number: 6698668Abstract: A mobile shielded plot sprayer including a wind shield having a side wall that defines an enclosed area, and a movable atomizer within the enclosed area. A track assembly is located within the enclosed area and supported on the windshield. The atomizer is part of a spray assembly mounted on the track assembly and is movable thereon in at least one horizontal direction relative to the wind shield. A reservoir integral with the spray assembly and adapted to hold a liquid spray composition is operatively connected to the atomizer to supply the spray composition thereto.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2002Date of Patent: March 2, 2004Assignee: Monsanto CompanyInventor: Sammy J. Stehling
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Patent number: 6666391Abstract: An automatically reciprocal multi-stage supply and ventilation system includes two parallel tracks, and at least one set of material supply circulation unit mounted on the tracks. The material supply circulation unit includes a carrier device, a feeding device, a material distribution device, a nozzle device, and a ventilation device. The carrier device may be moved along the tracks reciprocally. The feeding device includes a water supply pipe, a material supply pipe, a water inlet pipe connected to a water source, and a material inlet pipe connected to a storage tank that contains fertilizer or pesticide therein. The material distribution device includes a water guide pipe, a material guide pipe, a fixing frame, a water distribution pipe, and a material distribution pipe. The nozzle device includes multiple water spray nozzles and material spray nozzles. The ventilation device includes multiple fans and motors.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2002Date of Patent: December 23, 2003Inventor: Chien-Chou Lai
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Patent number: 6644341Abstract: The present invention relates to multi-barrel plant inoculation gun for a rapid large-scale plant and virus inoculation comprising (a) liquid container for inoculum solution (27); (b) compressed-gas source; (c) at least one compressed gas fast-discharge-container (28) having a gas inlet (34) connected to the compressed-gas source, and a gas outlet connected to a gas fast-discharge-valve; (29) (d) plurality of jet-injection units (35) each comprised of a body (20) having a liquid inlet (24) connected to the liquid container (27), gas inlet (23) connected to the gas fast-discharge (29) and a jet-outlet (21) internally connected to the liquid and gas inlets, (e) control unit for triggering-on the fast-discharge-valve; (f) chassis for positioning and supporting said elements.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2001Date of Patent: November 11, 2003Assignee: Bio-Oz Advanced Biotechnological Agriculture Ltd.Inventors: Ronen Chemo, Itai Maoz, Gal Yarden
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Patent number: 6578773Abstract: An assembly for jetting droplets of a viscous medium. The assembly is releasably mountable in a machine using the assembly for providing a substrate with deposits. The assembly comprises an assembly holder having first holding means mating with an assembly support of a docking device of the machine, a nozzle, an eject mechanism connected to the nozzle, a viscous medium container connected to the eject mechanism, and signal interface means. Thus, the assembly is to be regarded as a separate, exchangeable unit.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2001Date of Patent: June 17, 2003Assignee: Mydata Automation ABInventors: William Holm, Johan Kronstedt, Hakan Sandell
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Patent number: 6547156Abstract: A heating system for use with an automatic vehicle wash system used to wash a car positioned within a wash bay. The heating system of the present invention includes a heating unit mounted directly to an overhead gantry used to wash the vehicle positioned within the wash bay. The heating unit receives the supply of water with the desired chemical agent already mixed with the water. Upon receiving the mixed supply of water, the heating unit elevates the temperature of the water to a desired temperature. The heating unit is positioned on the overhead gantry such that the heated water from the heating unit travels a short distance prior to its actual application to a vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2001Date of Patent: April 15, 2003Assignee: Delaware Capital FormationInventor: Allen S. Jones
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Patent number: 6540152Abstract: An assembly for dispensing droplets of a viscous medium. The assembly is releasably mountable in a machine using the assembly for providing a substrate with deposits. The assembly comprises an assembly holder having first holding portions mating with an assembly support of a docking device of the machine, a nozzle, an eject mechanism connected to the nozzle, a viscous medium container connected to the eject mechanism, an assembly property element holding information about properties of the assembly, and signal interface. Thus, the assembly is to be regarded as a separate, exchangeable unit.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2001Date of Patent: April 1, 2003Assignee: Mydata Automation ABInventors: William Holm, Johan Kronstedt, Hakan Sandell
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Patent number: 6533861Abstract: Mounted on a wrist portion (10) of a single coating robot (6) is a common main assembly body (11) to which a plural number of bell-shape heads (42, 81, 83) are replaceably connectible. Further, a head changer (61) is provided within a working area of the coating robot (6), the head changer (61) being provided with head gripping mechanisms (63) to hold a plural number of bell-shape heads (42, 81, 83) thereon. By the use of the coating robot (6), one of the bell-shape heads (42, 81, 83) on the head changer (61) is replaceably connected to the common main assembly body (11) to form a complete sprayer (55, 101). Accordingly, the coating robot (6) can perform various coating operations by selectively picking up a suitable bell-shape head (42, 81, 83) from the head changer (61) and connecting same to the common main assembly body (11).Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2001Date of Patent: March 18, 2003Assignee: ABB K.K.Inventors: Hidetsugu Matsuda, Osamu Yoshida, Toshio Hosoda, Yoshiyuki Abe, Akihiko Arichi
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Patent number: 6431475Abstract: A fully automated land irrigation system to irrigate regular and irregular shapes of land. The system includes an expanse of water delivery pipe moved laterally while irrigating adjacent to a stationary row of spaced access valves supplied by a water main. A swing arm is pivotally mounted to one end of the delivery pipe and a valve coupler is mounted to the opposite free swinging swing arm end. Valve connection is made and the delivery pipe irrigates while traveling to the next successive access valve. The coupler is then disconnected from the valve and the free swing arm end and coupler are ground pivoted to the next valve where connection is again made. Delivery pipe travel results in rotation of the swing arm about the valve connection. This rotation feature also enables the swing arm and the water delivery pipe to the pivoted about a valve as an anchor to a similar position on the opposite side of the water main.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2000Date of Patent: August 13, 2002Inventor: Christopher Guy Williams
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Patent number: 6390387Abstract: A mobile shielded plot sprayer including a wind shield having a side wall that defines an enclosed area, and a movable atomizer within the enclosed area. A track assembly is located within the enclosed area and supported on the windshield. The atomizer is part of a spray assembly mounted on the track assembly and is movable thereon in at least one horizontal direction relative to the wind shield. A reservoir integral with the spray assembly and adapted to hold a liquid spray composition is operatively connected to the atomizer to supply the spray composition thereto.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 1999Date of Patent: May 21, 2002Assignee: Monsanto CompanyInventor: Sammy J. Stehling
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Patent number: 6372053Abstract: A variable pressure spray type vehicle laundry apparatus in which a carriage is mounted for longitudinal displacement along overhead parallel beams and an inverted L shaped spray arm carrying both horizontally and vertically directed nozzles circumscribes the vehicle to be laundered. In the preferred embodiment two reversely similar L shaped spray arms are used and caused to operate through a butterfly type cycle to spray various fluids at different pressures on the vehicle. For low pressure operations, the twin arm system is centered over the vehicle and both spray arms are supplied with low pressure fluid at the same time. For high pressure operations, the left and right spray arms are operated in sequence and each is maintained at an optimal spray arm to vehicle spacing during its operating cycle. The carriage is provided with a laterally translatable shuttle structure for this purpose.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 1999Date of Patent: April 16, 2002Inventors: Michael J. Belanger, Robert J. Wentworth
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Publication number: 20020008167Abstract: A ground based remote sensing system for use in conjunction with agricultural irrigation systems. The ground based remote sensing system includes a sensor package mounted to a carriage for movement along a track attached to the agricultural irrigation system. The track is triangular in cross section and includes springs between abutting sections so that travel of the carriage along the track will not be compromised by misalignment between the abutting sections. The sensor package is mounted to the carriage by a mount which acts to ensure that the sensor package remains in a predetermined orientation with respect to the agricultural crop from which data is being gathered. The mount also includes an inclinometer to permit correction of agricultural data gathering errors due to misalignment of the sensor package with respect to the agricultural crop. The ground based remote sensing system also includes conducting rails to transmit energy from a speed control circuit to the carriage motor.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2001Publication date: January 24, 2002Inventors: Julio A. Haberland, Charles W. DeFer, Peter M. Waller, Christopher Y. Choi, Paul D. Colaizzi, Michael A. Kostrzewski
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Patent number: 6248175Abstract: A system and method is provided that facilitates the application of a uniform layer of developer material on a photoresist material layer. The system includes a nozzle adapted to apply a predetermined volume of developer material on a photoresist material layer along a linear path having a length approximately equal to the diameter of the photoresist material layer. A movement system moves the nozzle to a first position offset from a central region of the photoresist material layer for applying a first predetermined volume of developer material to the photoresist material layer while the developer material is spin coated. The movement system also moves the nozzle to a second position offset from the central region for applying a second predetermined volume of developer material to the photoresist material layer while the developer is spin coated. The first position is located on an opposite side of the central region with respect to the second position.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 1999Date of Patent: June 19, 2001Assignee: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.Inventors: Ramkumar Subramanian, Khoi A. Phan, Bharath Rangarajan, Bhanwar Singh, Michael K. Templeton, Sanjay K. Yedur
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Patent number: 6135363Abstract: A vehicle wash boom apparatus includes a fixed journalling tube for journalling a boom-supporting tube for reciprocal and rotational movement about a vertical axis. The journalling tube carries a cam and the boom-supporting tube carries a cam follower. A pair of torsion springs at all times bias the cam follower in an upward direction against a cam surface of the cam which is inclined relative to the vertical axis. Thus, as the boom is rotated, the interaction between the cam and the cam follower effects a vertical movement of the boom-supporting member which allows the boom while being used to by-pass a like boom of an identical apparatus when in its home or parked position.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 1999Date of Patent: October 24, 2000Inventor: Charles D. Titzer
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Patent number: 6131832Abstract: The manual watering boom comprises of a wheeled frame, a water delivery system, and a handle. The wheeled frame comprises of a horizontal beam, at least two support structures, and a wheel assembly. The horizontal beam has a first and a second end and at least two adjustable brackets are connected to it. Each support structure has a front and rear shaft, and attaches to the horizontal beam raising the horizontal beam to an elevated position. The wheel assembly attaches to each shaft and comprises of an axle and a wheel. The water delivery system comprises of a water delivery pipe and multiple irrigation outlets. The water delivery pipe is supported by the adjustable brackets and is in fluid communication with the water inlet. The multiple irrigation outlets are spaced longitudinally along the water pipe for delivering water in overlapping spray patterns. The handle comprises of a handle joint and a steering handle. The handle joint is attached to the horizontal beam.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 1999Date of Patent: October 17, 2000Inventor: John J. Murphy
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Patent number: 6036123Abstract: Apparatus for applying foamed plastic material on a roof deck comprises a wheeled frame moveable along the deck and carrying a foamed plastic dispenser support and drive assembly which extends transverse to the direction of movement of the frame and which includes a carriage reciprocable in opposite directions along a linear carriage path and supporting a foamed plastic dispenser for reciprocation therewith and for pivotal displacement relative thereto at each of the opposite ends of the carriage path about a horizontal axis transverse to the carriage path so as to pivot the dispenser for discharging the foamed plastic material laterally outwardly of the ends of the support and drive assembly.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 1999Date of Patent: March 14, 2000Inventor: Richard A. West
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Patent number: 5829689Abstract: An apparatus for spreading a fluid substance, includes a container containing the fluid substance and a supporting unit. A lower holding unit, connected to the supporting unit, holds a lower end of the container. An upper holding unit, connected to the supporting unit, holds an upper end of the container. A driving unit, connected to the supporting unit, drives the container up or down. A rotating unit, connected to the supporting unit, rotates the container around a vertical axis.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 1997Date of Patent: November 3, 1998Assignee: Samsung Aerospace Industries, Ltd.Inventors: Okazaki Tadao, Maebara Yoshikazu
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Patent number: 5820038Abstract: An apparatus for dispensing a photoresist solution onto a semiconductor wafer. The apparatus may include a base that attaches a dispense arm to a track. A receiver may be connected to a distal end of the arm and a nozzle may extend through an aperture in the receiver. The arm may move along the track while dispensing photoresist solution through the nozzle onto a wafer. The arm may include a pivotal connector to allow a distal end of the arm to be raised to facilitate cleaning of the apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 1996Date of Patent: October 13, 1998Assignee: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.Inventors: Paul Beltran, David L. Reed
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Patent number: 5772125Abstract: A machine with an on-board supply tank for spraying a coating material. In one embodiment, the spraying machine includes a carriage (3) supporting an arm (4) with an end-mounted holder containing a tank (6) for supplying a spray nozzle (8). The arm further includes a coating material changing assembly (9) which is translatably movable towards the holder (5) to effect mutual engagement between quick connection units (12, 13) during cleaning/filling of the tank (6). The machine is useful for forming coatings consisting of an electrically conductive material.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 1995Date of Patent: June 30, 1998Assignee: Sames S.A.Inventors: Pierre Ehinger, Djamel Merabot
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Patent number: 5620157Abstract: A car wash boom system of the present invention includes a low pressure washing brush boom and a high pressure pre-rinsing/rinsing wand boom which are mounted for relative rotation about side-by-side generally vertical axes. The washing brush boom includes first and second opposite end portions and a medial portion therebetween with a first and second portions being generally parallel to each other and the medial portion being normal thereto. A cam follower is carried by the second end portion of the washing brush boom and rides along a generally circular cam surface whose axis is the vertical axis of rotation of the washing brush boom. The second offset portion of the washing brush boom is mounted for rotation about a generally horizontal axis which is normal to its vertical axis of rotation.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 1994Date of Patent: April 15, 1997Inventor: Charles D. Titzer
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Patent number: 5353996Abstract: A sootblower frame and drive assembly has a pair of parallel spaced-apart longitudinal beams interconnected by plurality of rigid transverse frame members. Racks gears are mounted to the inside of the beams for carrying a drive carriage that drives a lance tube. The frame is rigid and resistant to torsional flex and has open opposite sides to increase air circulation around the sootblower.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 1993Date of Patent: October 11, 1994Assignee: Boise Cascade CorporationInventors: William S. Gallacher, Steven Ginter, Steven Pavel
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Patent number: 5346140Abstract: A spray gun mounting apparatus having a first reciprocal member and second and third spaced fixed members, whereby spray guns or attachment arms for spray guns may be selectably attached to two of the members.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 1992Date of Patent: September 13, 1994Assignee: Eurotec Surface Coating System Ltd.Inventor: David H. Campbell
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Patent number: 5261600Abstract: A tube bundle cleaner capable of cleaning vertical tube bundles by remote actuation by an operator is provided. To prevent binding of the flexible fluid supply conduit which supplies hydroblasting fluid to the manifold upon which the cleaning lances are mounted, a bight portion of the conduit extends toward the open end of the housing which slidably carries the manifold.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 1992Date of Patent: November 16, 1993Assignee: Serv-Tech, Inc.Inventor: Robert R. Cradeur
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Patent number: 5248341Abstract: Disclosed is a robotic paint system for aircraft consisting of a robotic wash/rinse gantry, a robotic cart carrying a robotic painting system, and a control system.The paint system includes a robotically controlled wash/rinse gantry movable along the entire extent of the aircraft being maintained. A robotically controlled cart is provided which is carried by a plurality of wheel assemblies on a curved track. A robotically controlled platform is provided for carrying the robotic painting system, and a mechanism is also provided for adjusting the platform up and down as well as towards and away from the platform.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 1992Date of Patent: September 28, 1993Assignee: Engineering IncorporatedInventors: Henry K. Berry, Jr., Lester L. Knight, Jr.
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Patent number: RE40463Abstract: A variable pressure spray type vehicle laundry apparatus in which a carriage is mounted for longitudinal displacement along overhead parallel beams and an inverted L shaped spray arm carrying both horizontally and vertically directed nozzles circumscribes the vehicle to be laundered. In the preferred embodiments two reversely similar L shaped spray arms are used and caused to operate through a butterfly type cycle to spray various fluids at different pressures on the vehicle. For low pressure operations, the twin arm system is centered over the vehicle and both spray arms are supplied with low pressure fluid at the same time. For high pressure operations, the left and right spray arms are operated in sequence and each is maintained at an optimal spray arm to vehicle spacing during its operating cycle. The carriage is provided with a laterally translatable shuttle structure for this purpose.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2004Date of Patent: August 26, 2008Assignee: Belanger, Inc.Inventors: Michael J. Belanger, Robert J. Wentworth