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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8038082 | Irrigation emitter stake A stake for holding an irrigation pipe near a plant. The pipe comprising a first end portion and a second portion bendable relative to the first end portion. The stake comprising a distal retaining portion for holding the first portion of the pipe and first and seco... | 10/18/2011 |
| 7331079 | Liquid lubricated cleaning element for vehicle washing apparatus A vehicle washing apparatus includes a curtain cleaning element constructed of a main pipe for receiving a liquid from a supply source and having a plurality of openings therein and a plurality of secondary pipes connected to the openings in the main pipe for receiv... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7299883 | Apparatus and method for extinguishing fires in a multi-floored building An apparatus for treating a fire in a multi-floored building, a method of treating fire in a multi-floored building, and a portable apparatus for assembly and subsequent treating of a fire in a multi-floored building are disclosed. The apparatus, method and system i... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7275604 | Multi-zone firewall detection system A sprinkler system includes a control panel including a processor, a power supply source, and a memory including software instructions for automatically toggling the system between operating and non-operating modes. The control panel includes controls mated to the p... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7264678 | Process for cleaning a surface A process is described wherein a surface, for example the exterior surface of a vehicle, is contacted with a cleaning composition capable of rendering the surface treated hydrophilic and then rinsed with purified rinse water. Preferably the process also involves a p... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7243665 | Spray-type automotive wheel washer An automotive wheel washer comprising a circular conduit having a diameter of approximately 12 to 20 inches and further provided with a plurality of circumferentially spaced nozzles which direct cleaning fluid and chemicals laterally of the wheel washer and toward t... | 07/17/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7185529 | Shower station testing assembly for pressure testing plumbing The present invention provides a testing assembly for pressure testing a plumbing system in a building where the building has a shower station with a drain and a shower inlet. The testing assembly includes a drain adapter, a hose fitting on the shower inlet, and a h... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7156323 | Portable spray rack A spray rack suitable for testing a window in a building includes a plurality of spray bars and at least one stand-off leg. The plurality of spray bars each include at least one nozzle for spraying fluid. The at least one stand-off leg is coupled with the plurality ... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7121433 | Portable dispensing pump A lightweight portable battery powered pump for moving fluids from a reservoir to a variety of end applications is disclosed. A simple and easy to manufacture centrifugal pump impeller and housing are shown. ... | 10/17/2006 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 7104270 | Umbrella having a sprinkler device An umbrella having a sprinkler device comprises an umbrella body and a sprinkler device. The umbrella body comprises a plurality of upper spokes and lower spokes, an upper spoke holder, a lower spoke holder and a shaft portion. One end of each upper spoke and lower ... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7082716 | Rollable watering tube A devise for watering vegetation has a cylindrical tube that can be laid flat and rolled up. The tube has a watertight seal about 2 to about 6 inches from each end, which leaves a flap at each end. The flaps can be attached to stakes that can be driven into the grou... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7080484 | Plant watering system A plant watering system adapted to be communicated with a controlled pressurized water source for watering plants growing in a planting area. The system includes a water flow conduit having a first annular portion disposed in a horizontal disposition circumscribing ... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7070218 | Hand-held device for releasably gripping a hose with high pressure fluid passing therethrough An apparatus providing a pistol grip for fire fighters hand-holding a hose comprising a transversal member medially and contiguously disposed of two matched engaging members. The present invention attaches to any hose location with a wrist rotation whereby a portion... | 07/04/2006 |
| 6910320 | Cleaning device for a mower cutting chamber A washing device is provided for removing debris from an underside of a mower having a multi-chamber cutting deck. The device includes a mounting apparatus allowing the device to be attached to a flange of the deck. Connected to the mounting apparatus is an assembly... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6796440 | Display rack for long-handled sprinklers A display rack for long-handled sprinklers is mainly made up of an upper board having retaining holes, and a base board having holding holes. The retaining holes each have arch indented grooves, protrusion edges, and an arc retaining flange to receive a locating sec... | 09/28/2004 |
| 6736339 | Athletic shoe cleaning device A device for cleaning a shoe sole includes a substantially H-shaped base frame formed of hollow tubes having a vertical water inlet line upwardly extending therefrom. The water inlet line terminates at an upper end with a valve and hose coupling mounted thereon. The... | 05/18/2004 |
| 6682000 | Misting umbrella The present invention provides an umbrella fan which includes a pole, an upper hub, main umbrella support members, a lower hub, lower umbrella support arms and a main umbrella fabric cover attached to the main umbrella support members. At least one mistin... | 01/27/2004 |
| 6619565 | Irrigation system An irrigation system for selectively providing water to various plants in a relative same area with different rates of application of water. The system has a first valve for connecting a water supply with a tube in a edging. The edging has vertical web wi... | 09/16/2003 |
| 6604691 | Sprinkler with wind driven device A irrigation device which has a sprinkler head and a wind driven device is disclosed. The device has a support frame which provides water to the sprinkler head. The support frame may include a number of pipes which supply water to the sprinkler head. The ... | 08/12/2003 |
| 6601775 | Irrigation sprinkler unit and method of irrigation A stripwise method of irrigation is disclosed, for use with an irrigation system comprising a length of flexible conduit to which a plurality of sprinklers are fixed, each sprinkler being fastened to a protective device which also keeps the sprinkler upri... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6592049 | Water misting device A water misting device has a hook and loop fastener connected to a nozzle mounting assembly. The nozzle mounting assembly has an inlet tube bore and a connected nozzle bore. A misting nozzle is attached to the nozzle mounting assembly. A water inlet tube ... | 07/15/2003 |
| 6588679 | Wind-operated sprinkler feature A wind-driven decorative feature mounted inside the rotating head of an upright, standpipe-type sprinkler. The wind-driven device is mounted inside the sprinkler head for rotation independent of the rotation of the spray tubing portion of the sprinkler he... | 07/08/2003 |
| 6575380 | Sprinkler spacer and guide system A system for providing a predetermined minimum spacing between a sprinkler head and a sidewalk, curb or the like when installing a sprinkler head in a lawn or other landscaped area. The system includes a spacer or guide which can be attached to the sprink... | 06/10/2003 |
| 6533190 | Sprayer having 3 dimensional water screen A sprayer. An annular tube is installed at a water outlet of a water main tube. The annular tube is installed with spraying holes. The annular tube is formed with at least one annular tube. The surface of the annular tube is installed with spraying holes.... | 03/18/2003 |
| 6419170 | Adjustable nozzle assembly for semiconductor wafer backside rinsing A nozzle assembly includes a connector tube having a first end and a second end. An outer surface of the connector tube is threaded. A first cap having an opening therethrough is threaded onto the first end of the connector tube. A second cap having an op... | 07/16/2002 |
| 6415461 | Adjustable shower system An adjustable shower system for providing multiple showerheads in various locations within a shower without requiring additional plumbing. The adjustable shower system includes a plurality of tubes having opposing female couplers, a plurality of connectin... | 07/09/2002 |
| 6398131 | Irrigation sprinkler unit and method irrigation A device for the protection of a water sprinkler head includes a base and sides enclosing the head, with an open top. The base is adapted to slide over the ground, the sides are arcuate, fixed to the base and protrude above the head. There are means to re... | 06/04/2002 |
| 6390391 | Sprinkler apparatus A sprinkler apparatus for transferring water from a supply hose to a ground surface. The sprinkler apparatus includes a conical-shaped main body member with a plurality of apertures around the outer surface for watering close to the sprinkler, and a retra... | 05/21/2002 |
| 6378912 | Apparatus and method for connecting shower heads and tub spouts to a stub out A system and method for installing plumbing spouts, such as shower heads and tub spouts, includes providing a stub out which protrudes out of a wall at shower height. A specialized adapter is then slid onto the protruding stub out until the adapter abuts ... | 04/30/2002 |
| 6364960 | Lawn mower cleaning apparatus and method A spray cleaning apparatus discharges pressurized fluid through apertures or nozzles to clean debris and compacted grass clippings from an interior surface of a blade housing. The apparatus includes a hollow body defining a fluid passage with an inlet con... | 04/02/2002 |
| 6360968 | Wildfire protection system A wildfire protection system has rotating sprinklers (1) on sprinkler legs (2) positioned temporarily or indefinitely as needed on roofs (10) with the sprinkler legs resting on opposite slopes (6) from a ridge (5) of the roof and removed for sprinkler irr... | 03/26/2002 |
| 6347751 | Swivel lawn sprinkler A swivel lawn sprinkler includes a mounting rack for mounting, a water tube vertically connected to the mounting rack by a hose connector and adapted to receive water from a water source through the hose connector, a pipe connector fastened to the top end... | 02/19/2002 |
| 6325303 | Structure of swivel lawn sprinkler A swivel lawn sprinkler includes a mounting rack for mounting, a water tube vertically connected to the mounting rack by a hose connector and adapted to receive water from a water source through the hose connector, a pipe connector fastened to the top end... | 12/04/2001 |
| 6250565 | Flamingo sprinkler A toy sprinkler with the appearance of an amusing figure or creature with appendages that simulate movement of the appendages of the figure or creature. Liquid carrying conduits extending along appendages of the figure cause the appendages to move either ... | 06/26/2001 |
| 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 |
| 6230985 | Handle structure for long handled sprinkler A handle structure for a long handled sprinkler is made up an elongated tube, a rubber ring retainer and a sprinkling head. At the bottom end of the elongated tube is disposed a control switch and a switch knob is disposed on the outer surface of the cont... | 05/15/2001 |
| 6173906 | Landscaping structure system A landscaping structure system for building landscaping structures on property to decorate around buildings and the like. The landscaping structure system includes a number of timber elements formed from plastic or the like that are interconnectable to fo... | 01/16/2001 |
