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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8056828 | Methods and apparatus for applying product An apparatus (10) applies product in liquid or granular form to an area and includes a pivotal platform (34) solely supported to a vehicular portion through bushings (46, 54) formed of compressible material to reduce operator fatigue. The appara... | 11/15/2011 |
| 7975939 | Boom assembly for a hose drag system An apparatus for application of a liquid or liquid-solid solution to soil includes an articulating tractor, a frame, a pivot point, a boom and a drag hose. The articulating tractor has a front portion and a rear portion connected to an articulation point. The rear p... | 07/12/2011 |
| 7314186 | Wheel mounted spraying assembly and method A method of applying a chemical material, such as a pesticide, to a surface utilizes a wheel mounted spraying assembly. The wheel mounted spraying assembly includes: a rod having a wheel rotatably mounted on its lower end portion for supporting the spraying assembly... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7300004 | Traveling sprinkler incorporating automatic water supply valve docking station A docking station module for fluidly connecting a mobile irrigation apparatus to a stationary hydrant water supply valve mounted on a water supply pipe, the module comprising a hydrant valve actuator resiliently suspended from a frame for floating movement in at lea... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7217053 | Water floor broom with clean-up squeegee A water floor broom having a spray head that defines an elongated manifold liquid flow passageway communicating with a plurality of liquid spray nozzles, a handle fixed to said body defining a liquid flow passageway communicating with said spray head, and a power wa... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7185834 | Apparatus for a mobile support device for a pressure washer wand A mobile pressure washer wand support with a dolly-like wheeled base with a cut out slot for securely holding the pressure washer wand in place. This allows the user to have the weight of the pressure washer hose alleviated to reduce fatigue and backache. The user c... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7162961 | System and method for dispensing a volatile liquid fertilizer A system and process for dispensing a liquid agrochemical such as ammonia into a field is disclosed. The ammonia is placed in a vessel under sufficient pressure to maintain a substantial portion of the ammonia in a liquid form. From the pressurized vessel, the ammon... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7150413 | Adjustable spray nozzle assembly for line marker A line marker carries a spray nozzle assembly for marking or painting a line on a horizontal surface. The spray nozzle assembly includes a mounting bracket that is clamped to a support arm in various pivotally adjusted positions. The mounting bracket carries both th... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7140555 | Hydraulic circuit for line marker having marking, flush and clean out modes of operation A line marker carries a spray nozzle assembly for marking or painting a line on a horizontal surface. The line marker has a hydraulic circuit which includes a reservoir for holding marking liquid therein and a tank for holding water therein. A pump can pump marking ... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7051444 | Measuring and marking apparatus for firewood A measuring and marking apparatus for firewood includes an upstanding tubular body having a handle, defining a channel to carry an inverted aerosol can of marking material and journaling a measuring wheel having a circumferential length equal to a desired length of ... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7036441 | Safety system for mobile anhydrous ammonia fertilizer system A safety system for a mobile anhydrous ammonia fertilizer application system is configured to be remotely actuated closed by the operator in the event of a leak in the system, and to automatically shutdown the system in the event of an actual or impending nurse tank... | 05/02/2006 |
| 6945438 | Pesticide spraying cart Provided is a pesticide spraying cart. In one embodiment, the comprises a pesticide tank, a retractable handle, two wheels, a recess provided between the wheels, a longitudinal hose compartment provided in a rear of the tank, a coil hose adapted to either extend out... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6942735 | Adjustable spray apparatus with multiple outlets An adjustable spray apparatus with multiple outlet for applying a flowable coating onto a non-vertical surface. A carriage includes an outwardly extending arm with a plurality of downwardly facing spray tips connected to a manifold mounted on the carriage. The manif... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6908046 | Self propelled fence painting system A self propelled fence painting system for painting a length of fence. The self propelled fence painting system includes a housing that includes a front wall, a back wall and an upper end wall that is coupled to and extends between the front and back walls. The fron... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6805304 | Mobile chemical sprayer Mobile chemical sprayers dispense liquid chemicals over a large area, such as a lawn or garden, in a short period of time. Individuals applying chemicals are not tethered to a fixed tank by a long hose, but can instead continuously move and apply chemicals simultane... | 10/19/2004 |
| 6742718 | Electric rotary atomizing system for fluid applications A control and monitoring system for controlling the rotary atomizer of a sprayer to covert a liquid into atomized droplets which is pumped from a supply. The control and monitoring system includes component control microprocessors connected to a master control micro... | 06/01/2004 |
| 6698774 | Parallel spacing guide The invention relates to a parallel spacing guide that when attached to a hand-held marking device (spray gun), it enables the user to mark an accurate and consistent extended line one to four feet from a curb, wall, or other vertical surface; and one to ... | 03/02/2004 |
| 6666385 | Plural component striping spray system and method The plural component striping spray system and method involves mixing two spray components by pumping them under pressure from heated supply systems and converting them into a fine spray within a spray gun where they mix by impingement before being blown ... | 12/23/2003 |
| 6565015 | Portable self-energizing pressure sprayer A pressure sprayer is pressurized automatically with movement of the sprayer and maintains adequate pressure during non-movement to allow the ejection of an amount of liquid before needing re-pressurization. The pressure sprayer includes wheels that allow... | 05/20/2003 |
| 6527196 | Deionized water washing apparatus and method A system to produce a high pressure stream of deionized water, for cleaning a body or bodies, comprising, in combination, a deionization bed within a first vessel, a first conduit or conduits to conduct non-deionized water at a relatively low pressure or ... | 03/04/2003 |
| 6450420 | Disinfectant spraying apparatus A disinfectant spraying apparatus is disclosed for mounting on a vehicle for spraying disinfectant on each tire of a vehicle before and after entering a livestock farm. The apparatus includes a container for containing the disinfectant, the container bein... | 09/17/2002 |
| 6379082 | Water sprinkler for vibrating plate compactor A vibrating plate compactor having a vibration generator, a water tank, wherein the water tank is removably mounted on the compactor. The compactor includes a sprinkler pipe having a nozzle, a connection pipe having a switch cock and a pair of brackets pr... | 04/30/2002 |
| 6102304 | Plural component striping spray system and method The plural component striping spray system and method involves mixing two spray components by pumping them under pressure from heated supply systems and converting them into a fine spray within a spray gun where they mix by impingement before being blown ... | 08/15/2000 |
| 6070808 | Mobile spraying and cleaning apparatus A mobile spraying and cleaning apparatus is provided in the form or a wheeled cart. The cart includes a lower housing that supports and carries a reservoir. The reservoir sits atop the housing over a chamber that contains a fluid pump. Cleaning fluid from... | 06/06/2000 |
| 6000349 | Rollable container The invention relates to a rollable container for storing, transporting and distributing a mass having little or no cohesion, for instances; liquids incorporating possibly solid constituents, such as liquid manure or fertilizer; or solid substances consis... | 12/14/1999 |
| 5967426 | Knockdown portable liquid drywall material spray system apparatus and method The invention is a compact, self-contained, portable, electrically powered, knockdown spray application machine/system for spraying liquid material on to surfaces. The spray system comprises a frame with wheels for supporting and transporting the componen... | 10/19/1999 |
| 5947385 | Vehicle towed apparatus for striping of roads A line striper is attached to a vehicle with a two point hitch and has a swivelable rotatable wheel mounted thereunder to support the striper on the ground. A main beam is releasably clamped and may be slid from side to side depending on operator preferen... | 09/07/1999 |
| 5836519 | Portable wheeled spraying apparatus having an adjustable handle A portable wheeled apparatus for storing and spraying liquids includes a low center of gravity liquid container having generally elliptical shape horizontally extended center section with integral end caps and attached wheels, a pump for supplying air pre... | 11/17/1998 |
| 5655712 | Air cushioned spraying apparatus Air cushioned spraying apparatus for spraying vegetation with chemicals while being supported above the ground by an air cushion effect has a unit with at least three air cushion cells. Each cell has a substantially cylindrical rigid body with a closed up... | 08/12/1997 |
| 4218015 | Garden roller capable of storing and dispensing liquids A garden roller capable of storing and dispensing a large volume of liquid without immobilizing the roller, includes a hollow drum, preferably made of plastic and having a handle pivotally connected thereto for rolling the drum. A flexible conduit passes ... | 08/19/1980 |
| 4109865 | Tractor spray cylinder attachment A spray attachment for a tractor to disperse and spray liquid pesticides, fertilizers, or the like. The spray attachment includes a cylindrical tank having a pair of wheels secured to each end thereof. Each wheel includes a series of pistons spaced about ... | 08/29/1978 |
| 4062407 | Fire extinguisher system using liquid-ballast tires A fire extinguisher system using liquid-ballast tires of a vehicle, such as a tractor or log skidder. The tire has a fire retardant liquid, and it may be water, and it has several valves spaced therearound. A gas supply can be attached to one of the valve... | 12/13/1977 |