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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7931213 | Portable scent disperser A portable scent dispensing device includes a base having a warming element for heating scented matter situated thereon, the warming element being configured for electrical communication with a power source. The dispensing device includes a first switch for actuatin... | 04/26/2011 |
| 7837131 | Modular automatic spray gun manifold A modular automatic spray gun manifold is provided. The manifold includes a plurality of spray gun modules arranged in an array in laterally spaced relation from each other. A junction element is arranged at an upstream end of the manifold for introducing fluid into... | 11/23/2010 |
| RE40337 | Thermal spray gun with improved thermal efficiency and nozzle/barrel wear resistance The present invention discloses a thermal spray apparatus with improved thermal efficiency and wear resistance in both the nozzle and barrel combustion chamber. Specifically, disclosed herein is a thermal spray apparatus for spraying substrate coatings, comprising a... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7370815 | Cone nozzle The invention relates to a cone nozzle with a nozzle body having a swirl chamber (18), an inlet hole (22) arranged in a side wall of the swirl chamber (18) and an outlet hole (20) arranged in a first end wall of the swirl chamber (18 | 05/13/2008 |
| 7325751 | Exhaust duct for a rotary sprayer having a pneumatic turbine The invention relates to a sprayer (1), comprising a pneumatic turbine (5), capable of rotating a bowl (6), the turbine being connected to a pressurized gas supply line (11), for driving said turbine and to a drive gas exhaust line (12... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7311266 | Freeze-proof water valve for supplying secondary water to snow making apparatus A freeze-proof water valve (10) for supplying secondary water under pressure in freezing ambient conditions to a snow making apparatus (11) having primary water spray nozzles (12) and secondary water spray nozzles (13,14). The valve housi... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7156320 | Method and apparatus for duct sealing using a clog-resistant insertable injector A clog-resistant injector spray nozzle allows relatively unobtrusive insertion through a small access aperture into existing ductwork in occupied buildings for atomized particulate sealing of a ductwork. The spray nozzle comprises an easily cleaned and easily replac... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7147173 | Nitrous fuel nozzle and method of use A nozzle for mixing and delivering two or more components and method of use thereof. One variation provides a nozzle that injects a first component, such as fuel, into a flow plume for a second component, such as nitrous oxide, for use with combustion engines. The n... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7086607 | Electrical dispenser for deodorant or insecticide In an electrical dispenser (10) for deodorant or insecticide which contains electric heating means (40) placed near the first end (76A) of a wick (76) the second end (76B) of which is dipped into a deodorant or insecticide liquid (... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7083115 | Spray gun with removable heat jacket A spray gun having a relatively simple outer heat jacket designed to accommodate a multiplicity of fluid supply lines connected to the spray gun while effectively heating and maintaining the supply fluids directed through the gun to the desired temperature for optim... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7032835 | Convergent/divergent nozzle with modulated cooling A nozzle system includes a multiple of circumferentially distributed convergent flaps, divergent flaps and inter-flap seals which circumscribe an engine centerline and define the radial outer boundary of a gas path. Each divergent flap includes a multiple of cooling... | 04/25/2006 |
| 6969015 | Particulate sauce dispensing nozzle Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a dispensing nozzle for dispensing a sauce containing particulates which is configured to reduce clogging of the nozzle by the particulates. In one embodiment, a dispensing nozzle comprises a nozzle body having a ... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6951308 | Snow making method and apparatus A snow making method and apparatus wherein water (3) in flexible hoses (2), within a cooling medium (1) is converted to snow and/or ice crystals. The hoses (2) are cyclically inflated and deflated to cause the crystals to be dislodged fro... | 10/04/2005 |
| 6905079 | Shower head structure and cleaning method thereof There is disclosed a shower head structure, disposed on a ceiling portion of a process chamber for subjecting a material to be treated to a film forming process, for supplying a predetermined gas, the structure comprising a head main body formed in a cup shape havin... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6896199 | Washing apparatus for multiple vehicle surfaces A vehicle exterior surface wash apparatus includes a source of pressurized fluid having a pump which is operable in one of two different outlet flow directions and/or one of two different outlet flow pressures. Distribution conduits extend from the pump to fluid noz... | 05/24/2005 |
| 6799731 | Sculpting clay applicator An applicator for clay or wax which is brought to a liquid state using a heating vessel. The heating vessel uses boiling water to properly heat a pressure vessel in which the solid clay or wax has been placed. The insides of the pressure vessel is pressurized so tha... | 10/05/2004 |
| 6752609 | Device for forming synthetic fiber materials Fibers of improved quality can be produced with a reduced energy input in a device for producing synthetic materials which has a polymer melt feed leading to a rotating hollow reactor (1), the wall of which can be heated and which widens conically in order to... | 06/22/2004 |
| 6736900 | Highly-viscous-fluid applying apparatus capable of controlling delivery amount of fluid A highly-viscous-fluid applying apparatus including a fluid supply device operable to supply a highly viscous fluid, a delivery nozzle from which the highly viscous fluid is delivered, a pump disposed between the fluid supply device and the delivery nozzle and opera... | 05/18/2004 |
| 6669109 | Apparatus for cleaning or de-icing a vehicle window Apparatus for cleaning or de-icing a vehicle window, including a reservoir for containing therein a washing fluid, a vessel having an inlet through which the washing fluid is received from the reservoir and an outlet through which the fluid is discharged ... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6607608 | Translatable fiber stripper A system for stripping an optical fiber includes a source of air and means for generating very short bursts of air. A heater heats the bursts of air to a temperature sufficient to remove the outer coating from an optical fiber, while maintaining the air i... | 08/19/2003 |
| 6598805 | Substrate cleaning apparatus A gas mixture of dry steam and nitrogen gas serving as carrier gas is blown into a hot water mist injection port for rendering the nitrogen gas serve as a medium absorbing latent heat of condensation, thereby smoothly progressing condensation of water vap... | 07/29/2003 |
| 6547156 | Gantry mounted soap heating system 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 ... | 04/15/2003 |
| 6544336 | Apparatus for a high efficiency spray system Several components are used in combination to effect an apparatus for a spray system, which improves the transfer characteristics and efficiency of polymer applied to the surface of a printing plate. In accordance with this invention, the apparatus compri... | 04/08/2003 |
| 6533189 | Method and apparatus for spraying truck bed liners A portable system is provide for spraying viscous materials to form a truck bed liner. Tanks of coating materials that include an activator and resin are contained in a heated, portable cart which also houses a motor driving two pumps to pump the coating ... | 03/18/2003 |
| 6481641 | Fuel injector assembly having a heat exchanger for fuel preheating A fuel injector assembly incorporating a heat exchanger and a fuel injector and being disposable in a bore in a mounting substrate such as an internal combustion engine or a hydrocarbon fuel reformer. The exchanger includes an outer wall in direct contact... | 11/19/2002 |
| 6453992 | Temperature controllable gas distributor The present invention relates to a temperature controllable gas distributor which includes a cover having a first passage between its upper cover and lower cover, a second passage embedded along an edge portion of the upper cover, a first heater installed... | 09/24/2002 |
| 6382528 | Mixer to improve melt homogeneity in injection molding machines and hot runners In an injection molding machine a mixer is provided that reduces the flow imbalances inherent in the melt as the flow branches within a manifold or other part of the injection machine. The mixer increase melt homogeneity by gradually mixing and changing t... | 05/07/2002 |
| 6349887 | Liquid delivery system There is a disclosed a liquid delivery system (LDS) used upon deposition of a copper wire through chemical vapor deposition method in the process of manufacturing a semiconductor device. The LDS comprises a copper liquid materials supply [means] apparatus... | 02/26/2002 |
| 6302334 | Tar heating and spraying apparatus The tar sprayer subject of the present application is conformed by a temperature system, a heating tank, a supply tank, a compressor and a spraygun. It permits the application of tar in industrial waterproofing and road asphalting processes at lesser cost... | 10/16/2001 |
| 6227526 | Steam distribution device and method A steam distribution device for a steam humidification system includes a source of steam, a horizontally mounted steam dispersion element for receiving steam from the source of steam and for dispersing a portion of the steam into an air stream, a horizont... | 05/08/2001 |
| 6164564 | Apparatus for cleaning or de-icing a vehicle window Apparatus for cleaning or de-icing a vehicle window, including a reservoir for containing therein a washing fluid, a vessel having an inlet through which the washing fluid is received from the reservoir and an outlet through which the fluid is discharged ... | 12/26/2000 |
| 6135359 | Heated yard hydrant A freezeless yard hydrant comprises a single length, electrically heated, hydrant apparatus that does not have an underground drain port. The operating mechanisms are located in the outlet head, above ground, to facilitate the assembly, operation and repa... | 10/24/2000 |
| 6089468 | Nozzle tip with weld line eliminator A flow channel is provided in a nozzle housing for resin flow, said flow channel having an inlet area for receiving resin and an outlet area for transferring resin to a mold cavity. An elongated shaft extends in the flow channel. At least one spiral groov... | 07/18/2000 |
| 6065740 | Steam distribution device and method A steam distribution device for a steam humidification system is a source of steam, a horizontally mounted steam dispersion element for receiving steam from the source of steam and for dispersing a portion of the steam into an air stream, a horizontally m... | 05/23/2000 |
| 6033212 | Lamp for dispensing volatile substances A lamp having a hydrocarbon fuel source is provided. The lamp includes a housing and a fuel source containing hydrocarbon fuel. A mantle is disposed inside the housing and is in communication with the exit of the fuel source. A cover is attached to the ho... | 03/07/2000 |
| 6029589 | Portable steam weed killing apparatus A portable, steam weed killing apparatus designed to be environmentally friendly, economical, fast acting and used by an individual standing in an upright position. The apparatus is intended for killing weeds and unwanted plants in gardens, flower beds an... | 02/29/2000 |
| 6003788 | Thermal spray gun with improved thermal efficiency and nozzle/barrel wear resistance The present invention discloses a thermal spray apparatus with improved thermal efficiency and wear resistance in both the nozzle and barrel combustion chamber. Specifically, disclosed herein is a thermal spray apparatus for spraying substrate coatings, c... | 12/21/1999 |
| 5988521 | Spray arm for coating device and method of spraying a coating through the spray arm Spray arm for a coating device and a method of supplying a coating material to a spray arm. The spray arm including at least one nozzle pipe having an open end, a closed end, and at least one nozzle positioned between the open end and the closed end, and ... | 11/23/1999 |
| 5950925 | Reactant gas ejector head A reactant gas ejector head enables a process gas mixture of a uniform concentration and composition to be delivered to the surface of a substrate in a stable and uniform thermodynamic state by preventing premature reactions to occur along the gas deliver... | 09/14/1999 |
| 5927608 | Washing liquid heating A device for heating washing liquid to be sprayed onto a vehicle windshield includes a thermally insulating body and a heating element configured to be heated in response to an applied electric current. The heating element is positioned within the thermal... | 07/27/1999 |
