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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7762479 | Adjustable showerhead with ceramic disk assembly The invention provides an adjustable showerhead that provides a variety of distinct discharge water patterns. The showerhead features a ceramic disk assembly that provide long-life and reliable operation to the showerhead. The showerhead includes a wand having a rec... | 07/27/2010 |
| 7354008 | Fluidic nozzle for trigger spray applications A fluidic nozzle, for use with a trigger spray applicator that issues a desired spray pattern of fluid droplets, and wherein the applicator has a liquid delivering orifice and an exterior surface proximate the orifice that is configured to receive a spray nozzle, in... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7232081 | Spray nozzle with adjustable ARC spray elevation angle and flow An adjustable spray nozzle with adjustable arc of coverage as well as spray elevation angle and flow rate. A very simple adjustable arc of coverage spray nozzle configuration is also disclosed which may be easily assembled for a particular precipitation rate and/or ... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7182279 | Atomizer for atomizing molten metal An atomizer includes a T-shaped chamber with tapered insides and an outlet which is in communication with the chamber. A first path is located in a center area in the chamber so as to introduce molten metal therein and two second paths are introduced into the chambe... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7143962 | Selected range arc settable spray nozzle with pre-set proportional connected upstream flow throttling A selected range arc settable spray nozzle with pre-set table precipitation rate in which the arc of coverage adjustment is coupled to an upstream flow throttling valve. As the arc of coverage is adjusted, the opening of the upstream flow throttling valve is proport... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7134614 | Hand-held sprayer for bathroom A hand-held sprayer for bathroom capable of solving such a problem that an installation space for a sprayer is required at one corner of a bathroom, wherein a flow passage is formed in a casing (1), a spray nozzle (39) is connected to the tip of the fl... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7104472 | Constant velocity turbine and stator assemblies A rotary sprinkler system for both above-the ground and pop-up rotary sprinkler systems that controls the rate of nozzle rotation is disclosed. To maintain a relatively constant and controlled nozzle rotation, one or more chamfered spokes are included on the turbine... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7044403 | Rotary driven sprinkler with multiple nozzle ring A rotary drive sprinkler having a multiplicity of nozzles which can be changed at any time. The nozzle assembly can have a cylindrical housing having a plurality of nozzles to rotate against a cylindrical housing assembly can have a cylindrical cavity at its outer p... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7017833 | Trigger sprayer spray, off, stream, off indexing nozzle assembly An indexing nozzle assembly for a trigger sprayer has a manually rotatable cap mounted for rotation on a liquid spinner of the nozzle assembly. Rotation of a cap changes the nozzle assembly between an off condition, a spray condition, a second off condition, and a s... | 03/28/2006 |
| 6997397 | Trigger sprayer nozzle A trigger sprayer includes a sprayer body having a barrel with an internal passage, and a nozzle mounted over an open end of the barrel for rotation between dispensing and non-dispensing positions. The nozzle has a plug that is received in the open end of the barrel... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6994277 | Accessory for faucet An accessory is easily attached to a faucet and is easily manipulated to increase the pressure of water flowing from the faucet. The accessory includes two plates, one of which is movable relative to the other one. Each plate has a plurality of water flow holes thro... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6957782 | Irrigation spray nozzle with two-piece color identifier and radially shaped orifice An exterior portion of the nozzle with a top side viewable from above the turf or ground surface mates with a base portion of the nozzle to define a nozzle orifice and a flow path leading to the nozzle orifice. The base portion has at least one projection that exten... | 10/25/2005 |
| 6921030 | Constant velocity turbine and stator assemblies A rotary sprinkler system for both above-the ground and pop-up rotary sprinkler systems that controls the rate of nozzle rotation is disclosed. To maintain a relatively constant and controlled nozzle rotation, one or more chamfered spokes are included on the turbine... | 07/26/2005 |
| 6869030 | Shower head A shower head, which can e.g. be the shower head of a hand shower, contains a jet discharge disk with two groups of jet outlets. The first group of jet outlets is continuously in operation and delivers an aerated jet. A second group of jet outlets can be switched in... | 03/22/2005 |
| 6772964 | Sprayer flood tip and nozzle body assembly A nozzle assembly includes a plastic, one-piece flood tip that attaches directly over the bayonet connector of a nozzle body. The nozzle body is of the diaphragm type for reduced weight, cost and complexity but modified to increase flow capacity. In one embodiment, ... | 08/10/2004 |
| 6769449 | Water booster methods and apparatus Water is first caused to flow through a first passage and rotate a first impeller. Rotation of the first impeller is linked to rotation of a second impeller, which is in fluid communication with a second, discrete passage. Vanes on the second impeller are constraine... | 08/03/2004 |
| 6505784 | Air blowgun The present invention relates to an air blowgun, and more particularly to an innovated blowpipe mechanism of the air blowgun, which can secure with variety nozzles individually for meeting to different purposes. Wherein a thread is set on the tip end of t... | 01/14/2003 |
| 6460782 | Sprinkler nozzle capable of emitting water in various patterns A sprinkler nozzle is formed of a main body, an inner cap, and an outer cap. The inner cap and the outer cap are fastened to the main body which is connected to the water source. The inner cap is provided with a plurality of water admission holes various ... | 10/08/2002 |
| 6267301 | Air atomizing nozzle assembly with improved air cap An air assisted spray nozzle assembly having an air cap effective for generating wide, flat spray patterns with improved liquid particle breakdown, utilizing relatively low air flow rates and pressures. The air cap includes a pair of longitudinally extend... | 07/31/2001 |
| 6238178 | Water booster methods and apparatus Water is first caused to flow through a first passage and rotate a first impeller. Rotation of the first impeller is linked to rotation of a second impeller, which is in fluid communication with a second, discrete passage. Vanes on the second impeller are... | 05/29/2001 |
| 6218232 | Method for fabricating DRAM device A method for fabricating a DRAM device, comprising the steps of: providing a SOI substrate upon which a first silicon layer, a buried oxide film and a second silicon layer are stacked; forming an isolation film in the second silicon layer; forming first a... | 04/17/2001 |
| 6161778 | Air atomizing nozzle assembly with improved air cap An air assisted spray nozzle assembly is provided. The spray nozzle including a nozzle body having a liquid inlet passage and a gas inlet passage. The air cap is disposed at a downstream end of the nozzle body and includes an outer body member having an i... | 12/19/2000 |
| 6158675 | Sprinkler spray head An improved sprinkler spray head is provided for delivering irrigation water to surrounding vegetation, wherein the spray head delivers the irrigation water in the form of one or more discrete streams of selected pattern over a broad range of water supply... | 12/12/2000 |
| 6142387 | Multipurpose air fountain The present invention relates to a multipurpose air fountain, and more particularly to an air fountain which can join with various blowpipes and accessory components to assemble an especial air tool for meeting different purposes--like a cleaning air gun,... | 11/07/2000 |
| 5613638 | Hand shower A hand shower containing a shower head, a handle and a connection for the shower hose, has in the interior of its handle an insert part, which in the vicinity of its one end is connected to a line leading to the shower head and in the vicinity of its othe... | 03/25/1997 |
| 5562251 | Gas nozzle for bag house cleaning systems A reverse pulse cleaning system for use in a bag house filter including a blow tube (2) having outlet holes (3) to direct high velocity air pulses into filter bags to be cleaned. The systems includes a nozzle (1) having a control formation between the inl... | 10/08/1996 |
| 5409168 | Positive latching cap for modular sprinkler assembly A modular sprinkler assembly includes a sprinkler body having an annular cap supporting ring and a nozzle for emitting a liquid stream to atmosphere. A cap assembly is removably secured to the cap supporting ring, the cap assembly including a stream distr... | 04/25/1995 |
| 5322222 | Spiral jet fluid mixer A spiral jet mixer for mixing fluids comprises an elongated body having a first inlet nozzle for introduction of a primary fluid, a mixing chamber having a diverging wall and a converging wall, a plurality of angled, helical passageways in the diverging w... | 06/21/1994 |
| 5215258 | Active shower head A dial shower head is adapted to be manually turned to select and designate one of a plurality of spray pattern heads. The spray pattern heads orbit a central point in the shower head as the dial turns. A rotor inside the shower head can spin the dial to ... | 06/01/1993 |
| 5201468 | Pulsating fluid spray apparatus A fluid spray apparatus has an inlet assembly and an outlet assembly that are rotatable with respect to each other. The inlet assembly attaches to a fluid supply and has an outlet opening through which the fluid passes. The outlet assembly has a plurality... | 04/13/1993 |
| 5178354 | Tube holder and method of using the same A tube holder is adapted for attachment to the surface of an aerosol can or the like. The holder includes a base having a pair of resilient, tube grasping members for receiving the tube therebetween.... | 01/12/1993 |
| 5094402 | High performance spray head There is disclosed a spray head for an airless spray gun. The spray head has a tubular housing for removable attachment to the discharge end of an otherwise conventional airless spray gun, adjacent the valve member of the spray gun. The housing is counter... | 03/10/1992 |
| 5064122 | Disposable nozzle adapter for intranasal spray containers A disposable nozzle adapter for intranasal administration of a viscous medical solution in combination with a spray container, which comprises a cylindrical body, a rod arranged in the body, and a nozzle tip. The body has a cylindrical chamber and a centr... | 11/12/1991 |
| 4986474 | Stream propelled rotary pop-up sprinkler The present invention relates to a rotary pop-up type sprinkler device which includes a stationary nozzle for issuing a stream of water which engages a rotary distributor. The device includes a first outer housing designed for in-ground installation, and ... | 01/22/1991 |
| 4971254 | Thin orifice swirl injector nozzle The nozzle of a fuel injector is constructed to have a seat member and a single thin disc orifice member. A guide member affixed to the seat member guides the injector needle toward the seat in the seat member as the needle is reciprocated within the inje... | 11/20/1990 |
| 4967961 | Rotary stream sprinkler unit A rotary stream sprinkler unit comprises a body having a water flow passage in which is disposed a flow control unit having one or more arcuate passages configured to control the volume and pressure of a primary stream delivered to a rotary distributor he... | 11/06/1990 |
| 4919336 | Shower pipes A shower pipe (9) for use in the papermaking industry has a series of nozzles (13) through which jets of water are directed at a surface to be treated (for example, a filter screen or a pepermaker's felt). To prevent the nozzles becoming blocked by partic... | 04/24/1990 |
| 4901923 | Variable dilution ratio hose-end aspirator sprayer A multiple dilution ratio aspirator sprayer adapted to be connected to a hose for mixing a liquid with pressurized water from the hose and providing a spray of the mixture comprises a container for housing the liquid to be mixed with the water; a mixing h... | 02/20/1990 |
| 4899937 | Convertible spray nozzle A spray nozzle in which a nozzle body is formed with an elongated chamber having an air inlet port communicating with the side of the chamber, a liquid inlet port communicating with one end of the chamber, and a nozzle tip communicating with the opposite ... | 02/13/1990 |
| 4898332 | Adjustable rotary stream sprinkler unit A rotary stream sprinkler unit comprises a body having a water flow passage in which is disposed a flow control unit having a variable restriction in a passage to one or more arcuate passages configured to control the volume and pressure of a primary stre... | 02/06/1990 |
