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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7731104 | Texture sprayer A hand-held apparatus for spraying texture material including a body, a pressurized air source mounted on the body, a texture material hopper mounted on the body, and a texture delivery nozzle for selectively spraying texture material from the hopper onto a surface ... | 06/08/2010 |
| 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 |
| 7303148 | Lawn sprinkler system The lawn sprinkler system utilizes a single impulse type sprinkler head and at least one (preferably a series of) ground anchor receptacle(s) for the single sprinkler head. The ground anchors are permanently placed as desired, with the single sprinkler head and wate... | 12/04/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7203979 | Decontamination gate apparatus An improved combination security and decontamination gate to be used at various venues and areas which entertain large numbers of people. The gates may be set up at entrance and exit areas of the venue or area for security purposes, as well as to facilitate quick an... | 04/17/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7137578 | Segmented monitor A firefighting segmented monitor for redirecting a trajectory of a pressurized fluid discharge towards a target comprises a flowpath with minimum convolutions. The monitor flowpath comprises in series a stationary segment and three rotating segments including a lowe... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7114575 | Method and apparatus for extinguishing fires in storage vessels containing flammable or combustible liquids An fire-fighting system for arresting a fire in a flammable or combustible liquid storage vessel comprising a portable discharging apparatus and a portable installation apparatus. The portable discharging apparatus receives a fire-fighting agent from a supply hose a... | 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 |
| 7100842 | Two-axis full-circle sprinkler A sprinkler device comprising a sprinkler body having a longitudinal center axis, an inlet at one end and an outlet nozzle at an opposite end; and a rotor plate supported axially spaced and laterally offset from the outlet nozzle; the rotor plate mounted for orbital... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7082948 | Method of and apparatus for automatically coating the human body In a system for coating human skin, a chemical composition, such as a cosmetic or medical formulation, is uniformly coated over the entire body or selected parts of the body of the person being coated. The system includes atomization of the coating composition, cont... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7051955 | Sprayer system A chemical sprayer system includes a three-way valve that includes an inlet port coupled to a fluid source, a first outlet port in fluid communication with a first elongated fluid passage, a second outlet port in fluid communication with a second elongated fluid pas... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7041089 | Automated system for coating the human body: virtual motion In a system for coating human skin, a coating composition, such as a cosmetic or medical formulation, is uniformly coated over the entire body or selected parts of the body of the person being coated. The system includes atomization of the coating composition, conta... | 05/09/2006 |
| 6994282 | Radio controlled liquid monitor A radio controlled liquid monitor, capable of rotation about a vertical axis through an infinite arc is disclosed. A rotatable body is rotatably mounted onto a base element for rotation about a vertical axis, and a discharge elbow is rotatably mounted on the rotatab... | 02/07/2006 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 6601779 | Sprinkler bearing assembly A rotating bearing assembly for a sprinkler coupled to a pipe segment is disclosed. The bearing assembly has a stem which permits fluid flow. The stem has a bottom open end with a collar and a top open end which is connected to a cap. The cap allows conne... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6592055 | Sprinkler device having an inflatable hoop-shaped manifold for children to utilize as a recreational fun toy A free standing sprinkler device having an inflatable hoop-shaped manifold for children to utilize as a recreational fun toy. The inflatable manifold is mechanically removably connected by fluid transmitting coupling components to a base manifold and acco... | 07/15/2003 |
| 6591433 | Combination simulated palm tree and shower device A combination simulated palm tree and shower device comprises a base, a support structure positioned within the base, the support structure having an opening, a post having a lower end and an upper end, the lower end being positioned within the opening of... | 07/15/2003 |
| 6439478 | Adapter for upright sprinkler with rotating head An adapter for rotatably connecting a sprinkler head to a water-transporting standpipe having a cylindrical upper end. The adapter includes three parts: a cup-like base adapted to rest on the upper end of the standpipe in sealed fashion, a male stem adapt... | 08/27/2002 |
| 6394368 | Irrigation emitter device A irrigation emitter device for delivering water to various points along a length of a hose. The irrigation emitter device includes a primary hose. The primary hose is elongate and has a first end and a second end. Each of a plurality of secondary hoses h... | 05/28/2002 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 6302335 | Lawn sprinkler system A lawn sprinkler system is provided for receiving fluid from a fluid source and distributing the fluid over an area. The lawn sprinkler system includes multiple lawn sprinklers for distributing fluid over corresponding portions of the area. Stake assembli... | 10/16/2001 |
| 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 |
| 6193114 | Personalized hygienic toothpaste dispenser and toothpaste container holder A hygienic toothpaste dispenser comprises a main body member having a plurality of tubular spouts (27, 28, and 29), from which an individual can dispense toothpaste from his or her own personally assigned tubular spout permanently marked by indicia (30), ... | 02/27/2001 |
| 6095429 | Wheeled fire hydrant diffuser A wheeled fire hydrant diffuser has a wheeled frame having a trailering tongue for attachment to the rear of a towing vehicle. The housing is formed with walls and attached to the wheeled frame and has an inner chamber therein having an open bottom. An el... | 08/01/2000 |
| 6082633 | Interactive toy sprinkler A toy sprinkler (10) is disclosed comprising a hub assembly (12) having a water pressure activated spinning cap member (68) and a manifold member (64) connected to a pressurized water source. Multiple right angle arm assemblies (14, 16, and 18) are connec... | 07/04/2000 |
| 6050872 | Toy carwash unit A toy carwash unit is comprised of a self-supporting, free-standing frame, a water-carrying conduit supported by the frame, and at least one water-spray head. The several pieces from which the frame is assembled form two inverted, generally U-shaped subas... | 04/18/2000 |
| 6015098 | Connector for lawn sprinkler The invention provides a connector for a rotatable lawn sprinkler mounted on a cylindrical stand pipe, and comprises two cylindrical members arranged co-axially with respect to the longitudinal axis of the stand pipe. A cylindrical sleeve, as the female m... | 01/18/2000 |
| 5996142 | Multipurpose water delivery system with multisurface attachability A multipurpose water delivery system, and a method for its construction, which comprises an internal assembly consisting of water delivery conduit and a variety of connectors attached thereto; a hollow vertically oriented cylindrical external assembly whi... | 12/07/1999 |
| 5967416 | Water activated pop-up sprinkler A new water activated pop-up sprinkler for allowing for low volume irrigation of lawns and gardens. The inventive device includes a cylindrical housing having an open upper end, a closed lower end, a cylindrical side wall therebetween, and a hollow interi... | 10/19/1999 |
| 5950928 | Multi-chamber dispensing assembly Disclosure is directed to two preferred embodiments for a multi-chamber dispensing apparatus, particularly useful for home owners, for dispensing one or more different water transmittable products. The apparatus, to work in conjunction with conventional h... | 09/14/1999 |
| 5934563 | Water dispensing device for play and amusement A device for dispensing water for play and amusement which can have the configuration thereof modified in order to spray many different types of patterns of water outwardly therefrom which includes a base member with a base conduit extending therethrough ... | 08/10/1999 |
| 5913477 | Modular plant support and irrigation system A plant support and irrigation system for domestic and commercial use is assembled without tools from two principal interlocking components, i.e., tubular members and hubs, to form modules. Modules are joined in mating relation vertically, horizontally an... | 06/22/1999 |
| 5797545 | Self-righting rising sprinkler head A self-righting rising sprinkler head comprising a sprinkler head housing that defines a buoyant body chamber therein; and at least one buoyant body disposed within the buoyant body chamber. The sprinkler head housing also includes a plurality of water di... | 08/25/1998 |
| 5782407 | Multiple-person water drinking fountain system A new Multiple-Person Water Drinking Fountain System for supplying water to a large number of people simultaneously from a single water hose. The inventive device includes a U-shaped tube secured to a base, where both ends of the U-shaped tube are closed,... | 07/21/1998 |
| 5685488 | Garden Watering system A system for surrounding and watering garden plants. The inventive device includes a guarded spray assembly having a perimeter conduit for positioning about a plant. A water inlet permits coupling of the perimeter conduit to a water supply line, whereby p... | 11/11/1997 |
| 5673856 | Lawn mower cleaning device and method of making same A method of making a cleaning device and a cleaning device for removing residue from the underside of a lawn mower including a lateral extension having a mower alignment guide with the extension sufficient high so an operator can operate the controls from... | 10/07/1997 |
| 5651242 | Lawn mower cleaning device The lawn mower cleaning device includes a base portion having a front portion, a rear portion, and two opposing side portions extending between the front and rear portions. A spraying member extends between the front and rear portions. The spraying member... | 07/29/1997 |
