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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7896259 | Multifunction showerhead with automatic return function for enhanced water conservation The present invention provides a water saving showerhead that allows a bather to switch among at least three different water delivery functions. In the first function, the showerhead delivers a concentrated fluttering spray. In the second function, the showerhead de... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7571867 | Showerhead with turbocharger mechanism A showerhead with a turbocharger mechanism including a showerhead housing and a turbo-compressor unit is provided. The showerhead housing has a water inlet port for introducing a water flow, a case wall that gradually expands, and a water drainage panel. The turbo-c... | 08/11/2009 |
| 7516908 | Fire retardant discharge apparatus The present invention may be used for discharging a fire retardant material. A container element may be connected to a pressurized gas source controllable to pressurize the container element and to flow a gas and fire retardant material mixture through a discharge c... | 04/14/2009 |
| 7410107 | Apparatus and method for reducing anhydrous ammonia application by optimizing distribution An apparatus, method, and system for distributing gas and/or liquid phase substance from an inlet to multiple outlets with reduced variations and distribution. The apparatus includes a body having an inlet and a plurality of outlets. In one aspect, a rotatable impel... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7341210 | Nozzle cap for sealing nozzle particularly used to charge with high pressurized fluid A nozzle cap is disclosed which is threadedly engaged with a distal end of a nozzle through which a compressed fluid is passed. The nozzle cap includes a terminal wall opposed to a distal end face of the nozzle axially with respect to the nozzle, a sealing member pl... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7325754 | Shower nozzle In a shower nozzle of the present invention, a holding portion (1a) having a water flow passage communicating with a hot/cold water inlet formed therein and a water spraying portion (1b) having a plurality of water passing holes provided ... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7322535 | Faucet spray head A faucet spray head for attachment to a faucet spout includes a spout adapter configured for attachment to the faucet spout. The spout adaptor has a body defining an interior chamber. The interior chamber has at least one exit passage. A spray head mechanism is rota... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7318557 | Rotary distributor, methods for its use and the use of the distributor A rotary distributor is for use in spreading solid particles and/or liquid from an agricultural machine. The rotary distributor comprises a round distributor having outlet holes arranged peripherally in the horizontal bottom of the housing and connected to outlet pi... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7314189 | Delivery system for treated water, showerhead and supply pipe for said system A water delivery system is disclosed comprising a showerhead featuring two delivery points, at least one of which has an own on-off valve, and at least a supply tube carrying untreated water, wherein the showerhead features two separate conduits connecting the two d... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7278591 | Spray apparatus A spray apparatus includes a housing having a fluid inlet and a plurality of fluid outlets, and a turbine carried for rotary movement within the housing under fluid flow from the fluid inlet to one or more of the fluid outlets. An integrating member is preferably op... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7273366 | Method and apparatus for destruction of vapors and waste streams A burner assembly for the destruction of noxious vapors and other waste streams includes an inner burner element in the form of a sudden expansion burner and an outer burner element that encircles the inner burner element and forms an annular passageway between the ... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7270539 | Method and apparatus for destruction of vapors and waste streams using flash oxidation A burner assembly for the destruction of noxious vapors and other waste streams includes an inner burner element in the form of a sudden expansion burner and an outer burner element that encircles the inner burner element and forms an annular passageway between the ... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7261248 | Spray nozzle A spray nozzle that includes a nozzle body defining a first surface, a cap defining a second surface able to define an annular nozzle opening therebetween, and a turbine having a plurality of radially extending fins circumferentially positioned about the nozzle open... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7114666 | Dual massage shower head A shower head having dual turbines. The shower head includes a body having an inlet for connection to a water conduit, a first outlet nozzle formed on the body, a second outlet nozzle formed on the body, a first turbine operably connected to the first outlet nozzle,... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7111795 | Revolving spray shower head A shower head with structural features for providing a water spray pattern having revolving characteristics is disclosed. The shower head includes an inlet assembly connectable to a water source and a cooperatively engaged outlet assembly including a body having a f... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7066407 | Shower head assembly A shower head assembly includes an outer housing, an inner housing, a catch cap, and an impeller. Thus, the catch cap catches the water flow and introduces the water flow through the water inlet hole into the air chamber so as to reduce the water flow rate, thereby ... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7017836 | Rotary atomizer coating distribution apparatus A feed system for a rotary coating atomizer formed from two opposed coaxially mounted rotating atomizer assemblies consists of a cylindrical, hollow distributor mounted coaxially between the atomizer assemblies. The distributor contains one or more distributor feed ... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7017835 | Rotary atomizer for particulate paints A rotary atomizer applies particulate paints with good color matching by reducing paint droplet size deviation and then optimizing the other paint spraying parameters. Paint droplet size parameters are reduced by using a bell cup having reduced flow deviations, incl... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7004410 | Shower head A shower head generally comprising a face plate, an outer housing, a water chamber, a ball holder, a button, a seal, a nozzle, a screen filter, a pivot ball, and a label logo. The ball holder covers the pivot ball, wherein the pivot ball is flush with the seal which... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6997400 | Apparatus and method for reducing anhydrous ammonia application by optimizing distribution An apparatus, method, and system for distributing gas and/or liquid phase substance from an inlet to multiple outlets with reduced variations and distribution. The apparatus includes a body having an inlet and a plurality of outlets. In one aspect, a rotatable impel... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6988676 | Turbine drive rotary spray cleaner A spray cleaner (10) is provided for rotatingly cleaning an interior of a vessel or the like. The spray cleaner has a main body (12) and a rotating spray body (14). The main body is at a proximal end of the spray cleaner, and the rotating spray ... | 01/24/2006 |
| 6971591 | Tamper-resistant flow modifier assembly A tamper resistant aerating/laminarizing assembly includes a slotted, annular retainer piece that threads into the faucet spout or a separate spout extension so that it is recessed back from the opening and thereby hidden and difficult to operate without a special k... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6908047 | Oscillating shower sprayer An improved shower sprayer is provided which includes an oscillating head to provide improved water coverage for a shower user. The valve may include a base, at least one oscillating sprayer head supported by the base and a turbine system driven by a current of wate... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6863230 | Atomizing nozzle and method for manufacture thereof An atomizing nozzle (20) for use in a misting system and a process (200) for manufacturing the atomizing nozzle (20) are provided. The atomizing nozzle (20) is made up of a nozzle body (24), a metallic orifice insert (26), a... | 03/08/2005 |
| 6860437 | Jet barrel for a spa jet A jet barrel adapted for use in a spa jet housing having a rotor rotatably supported on a spindle pin aligned along a longitudinal axis in the bore of the jet barrel. The spindle pin is supported at upstream and downstream pivot points. An offset nozzle extends from... | 03/01/2005 |
| 6715699 | Showerhead engine assembly The showerhead engine assemblies provide different combinations and variations of continuous, deflected, pulsating sprays, and aeration spray patterns including those that are adjustable enabling wide variations in the degree of aeration of the water passing through... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6691336 | High flow cyclone spa jet A spa jet for delivering water from an upstream source of water under pressure to the interior of a spa, the spa jet having a housing with an inlet tube communicating with the source of water and a chamber wall defining a generally cup shaped chamber. A r... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6666386 | Atomizing nozzle structure An atomizing spray nozzle structure comprising a main unit, a rotor and a spray nozzle, wherein the main unit and the spray nozzle are joined by thread tightening. Inside the main unit is an accommodating space. The spray nozzle has a through channel runn... | 12/23/2003 |
| 6651904 | Multi-jet watering nozzle with counter-rotating elements for underground pop-up sprinkler A watering nozzle (16) for underground pop-up sprinkler (1) comprises a bottom part (17) and a top part (37) comprising a distribution cylinder (40). The bottom part (17) is provided with an annular opening (100) that receives the flow of water coming fro... | 11/25/2003 |
| 6607148 | Shower head Shower heads are disclosed providing for varying types of spray. One spray head permits two different spray patterns with one of the patterns optionally being pulsed or unpulsed. Another provides three different spray patterns, with two of the patterns ha... | 08/19/2003 |
| 6585169 | Apparatus and method for the formation of droplets from a liquid Droplets are formed from a liquid by supplying liquid to a feeding rotor and rotating the feeding rotor about an axis to discharge the liquid generally radially outwardly by centrifugal force. A distributor disposed radially outside of the feeding rotor i... | 07/01/2003 |
| 6564880 | Manually-operated, water-powered digging tool A manually-operated, water-powered digging tool which does not utilize a pressure gauge, and a process for digging holes with such tool.... | 05/20/2003 |
| 6533194 | Shower head Shower heads are disclosed providing for varying types of spray. One spray head provides three different spray patterns, with two of the patterns having pulsing impellers which can pulse at different speeds from each other.... | 03/18/2003 |
| 6276614 | Shower head structure A shower head structure includes an outer housing, a water exciting vane wheel, a water outlet cover, and a water guide barrel. The outer housing contains a ball connector, and a sealing ring pressing the ball connector. The water exciting vane wheel incl... | 08/21/2001 |
| 6254013 | Spray head for use with low pressure fluid sources The present invention provides an apparatus with a wobble turbine that delivers fluid in a substantially uniform spray distribution. The movement of the wobble turbine is a wobbling motion, preferably combined with some rotational motion. The wobbling mot... | 07/03/2001 |
| 6254014 | Fluid delivery apparatus The present invention provides an apparatus with a moving nozzle that delivers fluid in a wobbling, rotating or oscillating pattern. The movement of the nozzle is a wobbling motion, preferably combined with some rotational motion. The wobbling motion is g... | 07/03/2001 |
| 6230984 | Apparatus for the ejection of liquid The invention relates to an apparatus for the ejection of liquid comprising a plurality of rotor nozzles which are combined into a unit. Each rotor nozzle has a rotor space formed in a nozzle housing and an inlet opening in the region of its one axial end... | 05/15/2001 |
| 6223998 | Shower head with continuous or cycling flow rate, fast or slow pulsation and variable spray pattern A shower head assembly includes a housing enclosing a rotary valve member driven by a water activated motor. A rotatable tubular valve member surrounds the housing and has an internal cartridge with circumferentially spaced internal passages for selective... | 05/01/2001 |
| 6186414 | Fluid delivery from a spray head having a moving nozzle The present invention provides a spray head assembly with a moving spray nozzle that delivers fluid in a substantially uniform spray distribution. The movement of the spray nozzle is a wobbling motion, preferably combined with some rotational motion. The ... | 02/13/2001 |
| 6164566 | Water ejecting structure of pistol nozzle A pistol-type water sprayer having an outer disk body, a pulsating member, an inner disk body, a water distributing disk, and a nozzle seat. The pulsating member, the inner disk body and the water distributing disk are mounted over a tubular member extend... | 12/26/2000 |
