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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7422163 | Ceiling paddle fan with integral water mister and associated method A method and system for a ceiling fan with an integral water mister apparatus, particularly for outdoor use, includes a conventional ceiling fan having a multi-speed motor, forward and reverse directional capabilities and a plurality of rotating blades in a variety ... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7325568 | Sprinkler valve manifold A one-piece manifold for use in a sprinkler valve assembly includes an intake pipe having a water inlet and a plurality of ports adapted for fluid connection to inlets of a plurality of respective sprinkler valve assemblies. An outlet is attached to the intake, such... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7314188 | Warewash machine arm and nozzle construction with set spray pattern A warewash machine includes a housing including an area for receiving wares to be washed and a liquid dispensing arm removably positioned within the housing, the liquid dispensing arm including a nozzle receiving opening. Removably positioned in the nozzle opening i... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7311275 | Wheel assembly for irrigation system Mobile towers of an irrigation system have drive wheel assemblies that propel the towers along the ground. At least certain of the wheel assemblies may comprise dual wheels that share a common axis of rotation but are separately driven by their own drive motor. By d... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7296757 | Method of and apparatus for mounting water cutting nozzles A system for retaining and locating a jewel of the type comprising a nozzle for a water cutting system includes a first support structure component having a water discharge passageway extending therethrough and having an exterior locating surface formed at the water... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7234653 | Portable self-contained misting system A portable misting system having a pump that is at least partially submersed in a fluid. The partial submersion of the pump enables the pump to move fluid through a supply hose to a plurality of misting nozzles. In one embodiment, the misting system includes a recep... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7210637 | Selectively configurable misting apparatus An apparatus for dispersing mist in a predetermined area includes means for obtaining water from a water source and means for dispersing the water as mist. A connecting means connects the obtaining means to the dispersing means. Upon the obtaining means obtaining wa... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7188784 | Automatic rain gutter flushing system An eave gutter is provided. A downspout is operatively coupled to the gutter. A plurality of spraying components has fittings and nozzles. The fittings and nozzles are positioned at spaced locations along the gutter. A conduit couples a fluid source and the fittings... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7124521 | Apparatus for resurfacing an ice surface An apparatus for resurfacing an ice surface includes a dolly including a body, a handle and a plurality of wheels attached thereto. The apparatus includes a device for operably receiving fluid from a reservoir and distributing fluid substantially evenly onto an ice ... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7114668 | Constructed wetlands system, treatment apparatus and method A system, apparatus and method for treating water in a landscape pond so as to enhance the water clarity, where the water to be treated is delivered to a treatment pond to reduce the particulate matter and nutrient level of the water. The treatment pond includes a n... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7114667 | Nozzle coupling A nozzle coupling includes a connector having an attached nozzle and opposing ends. The connector is capable of receiving fluid and conducting it to the nozzle and the nozzle is capable of receiving fluid from the connector and spraying it outwardly therefrom. Facet... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7036756 | Anti-sputter fluid flow control apparatus for paint sprayers A fluid spray apparatus with a controlled supply of pressurized fluid delivered through a network of tubes to a spray head having a plurality of stop flow valves and nozzles that will automatically shut off the flow of fluid out of the nozzles when the pressure of t... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7036204 | Component to component sealing method A method for sealingly coupling a first component and a second component. The method includes forming a polymer male portion attached to the first component. The male portion has a first axis and a first bore extending therethrough. The male portion has a first stop... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7014126 | Sorting machine for diverting an article from an article stream A sorting machine for diverting an article from an article stream generally includes a manifold, a first valve supported on the manifold and a second valve supported on top of the first valve. The manifold has a first blow-off conduit and a second blow-off conduit f... | 03/21/2006 |
| 6960321 | Sterilization of fire sprinkler systems New and in-use fire sprinkler systems can be sterilized by employing antimicrobial gases. The gases include steam, oxygen, and chlorine. Water added to the system after sterilization can be sterilized to prevent the reoccurrence of microbiological contamination.... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6915965 | Fire hose for simultaneously delivering firefighting liquid and high pressure air An air delivery system, wherein the air delivery system is coupled to a hose delivering water or fire-extinguishing foam, for providing air to emergency workers and disaster victims. The system includes a high-pressure air hose coupled at one end to an air-supply so... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6779744 | Automobile undercarriage cleaner Vehicle undercarriage cleaners clean the undercarriage of vehicles. Dirt, mud, salt, chemicals, snow and other materials accumulate on the undersides of vehicles. The vehicle undercarriage cleaner removes these materials without requiring the user to manipulated dur... | 08/24/2004 |
| 6315219 | Misting-system fluid-atomization manifold A fluid-atomization manifold (50) for use in a misting system (20) configured to distribute a fluid (24) and to render that fluid (24) into a mist (26) is provided. The fluid-atomization manifold (50) has an input connector (54) coupled to a connector (44... | 11/13/2001 |
| 6301849 | Article for flashing of exteriorwall surfaces A flashing article for sealing out and draining away moisture from all types of stucco coated exterior wall surfaces, and for impeding the ingress of termites, rodents, and other animal infestation, having a generally flat sheet of a rigid material having... | 10/16/2001 |
| 6237860 | Method and apparatus for spraying pressurized water A spray apparatus includes a pump for pressurizing water, a drive unit for driving the pump, a flow regulator for regulating the flow of water pressurized by the pump, and a modular spray assembly. The modular spray assembly includes piping connected to t... | 05/29/2001 |
| 6065693 | Flowerbed irrigation shower A spray shower apparatus reconfigurable and adjustable for watering flowers and other plants planted in beds. The apparatus comprises a kit enabling modular assembly and enclosed within a common enclosure. The principal component of the kit is a rigid liq... | 05/23/2000 |
| 6039267 | Self-regulated fertilizing irrigation system with ground and over-the-crop dispensing means and snow-forming frost protection means A duct made of flexible material, comprising a plurality of spaced dispensers and regulator valves. Each dispenser is provided with two ports, one for ground dispensing and the other one for over-the-crop dispensing; the ports are controlled by respective... | 03/21/2000 |
| 6015099 | Method and apparatus for spraying pressurized water A spray apparatus includes a pump for pressurizing water, a drive unit for driving the pump, a flow regulator for regulating the flow of water pressurized by the pump, and a modular spray assembly. The modular spray assembly includes piping connected to t... | 01/18/2000 |
| 5531381 | Pulsating drip laterals This invention relates to pulsating drip laterals for use in irrigation and other applications. The combination of pulsators and drip laterals is used for decreasing the flow of the drippers and for decreasing their chance of getting plugged. More specifi... | 07/02/1996 |
| 5330104 | Portable outdoor mister Disclosed is apparatus for providing a comfortable region within a relatively hot, dry environment having a reservoir of water therein, including a container having a base, sides, and an openable lid; a self-priming pump mounted to the base and having a p... | 07/19/1994 |
| 5257739 | Riser for industrial pretreatment washers A washer booth riser of interconnecting pipe sections and at least one spray nozzle connected to each pipe section. The pipe sections and nozzles can be integrally plastic molded to eliminate leaking between risers and spray nozzles. A polymer selected fr... | 11/02/1993 |
| 5058805 | Paint spraying system A paint spray system includes a source of pressurized paint. At least a first and second spray gun are provided. Each spray gun has a gun inlet for receiving paint, a gun spray outlet for spraying paint on an article to be painted, and a gun bypass passag... | 10/22/1991 |
| 5040732 | Paint spray gun An electrostatic spray gun particularly adapted to the spraying of fast-drying paint mixtures while preventing the polymerization or setting up of the paint mixtures includes a gun body having defined therein a gun inlet for receiving paint, a gun spray o... | 08/20/1991 |
| 4919322 | Desoldering tip and replacement apparatus A hand held, spring actuated single stroke piston desoldering instrument having a removable, replaceable nozzle tip in combination with a novel removal tool which also serves as a holder for several spare tips is disclosed. The barrel of the desoldering i... | 04/24/1990 |
| 4824019 | Lawn-border sprinkler This invention relates to an automatic sprinkler system for watering the lawn or vegetable gardens. The lawn-border sprinkler comprises a longitudinal member including a plurality of conduits, disposed in a parallel configuration wherein the top most cond... | 04/25/1989 |
| 4819877 | Modular element based liquid distributor This invention concerns a liquid distribution system consisting of modular elements fitted with two or more outlets. Each modular element (1) has an external jacket (2) through which one or more tubular ducts (3) pass, each receiving two opposed stopcocks... | 04/11/1989 |
| 4562963 | Garden sprinkler A garden sprinkler is provided and consists of a hollow tubular frame in an endless closed path that has a first set of inwardly facing apertures along one portion of the frame forming a first spray tube and a second set of inwardly facing apertures along... | 01/07/1986 |
| 4352462 | Spray nozzle In a spray nozzle including a nozzle structure having an internal chamber and an injecting hole provided through the nozzle structure at an outer end thereof, a control rod is provided in the internal chamber so that the outer end of the control rod proje... | 10/05/1982 |
| 4162041 | Liquid sprinkling device of composite pipe type 1. A liquid sprinkling system employing connection sockets, each of said sockets comprising: a tubular connection portion for connection of a main pipe and at least one tubular connection for connection of a sub-pipe, said main pipe and said sub-pipe bein... | 07/24/1979 |
| 4123006 | Spray pipe for use in a pipe line Individual pipes which constitute a pipe line are in the form of a tube divided into a main space and a secondary space. Plug members are located at the ends of the secondary space to sealingly define the secondary space and the outer peripheral wall of t... | 10/31/1978 |
