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Class 239/587.4 - Ball and socket flow connection


Subclass of Class 239 - Fluid sprinkling, spraying, and diffusing
Definition: Apparatus in which the flow conducting joint means includes
No. of patents: 128
Last issue date: 04/13/2010


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NumberTitleIssue Date
7694898Water-saving shower head which operates at low and high pressure
The invention relates to a water-saving shower head which operates at low and high pressure. The inventive shower head comprises a knuckle consisting of an internally-threaded tubular section which is used to connect same to the tube, said tubular section being conn...
04/13/2010
7472846Integrated swivel spray aerator with diverter
A combination swivel spray aerator includes a stem that defines an inlet port for supplying water. The stem includes a neck and a swivel connector that is provided at one end of the stem. A spray head is coupled to the swivel connector in a swiveling manner. The spr...
01/06/2009
RE40441Pivoting fluid conduit joint and one-way brake
A pivoting joint with a ball and socket joined by trunnions for use in fluid conduits, particularly firefighting devices such as portable monitors and the like. The pivoting joint can be used on an inlet of the device to provide a pivoting motion for one or more inl...
07/22/2008
7316362Spraying angular variable washer nozzle device
A spraying angular variable washer nozzle device is formed by press fitting and fixing a spraying nozzle in a device body. In order to prevent leakage of a cleaning fluid and regulate the spraying angle, the spraying nozzle is provided with a nozzle body and a nozzl...
01/08/2008
7305722Facial washer
A facial washer is disclosed to include a basin, which has a plurality of water outlets symmetrically arranged on the inside wall thereof at two opposite lateral sides, a plurality of adjustable jet nozzles, which are respectively mounted in the water outlets inside...
12/11/2007
7269878Steam stop for steam cleaner
A steam stop safety mechanism for a portable steam cleaner prevents discharge of steam at the cleaner nozzle when attaching and disconnecting attachments, even if the cleaner trigger is in a locked open position. The mechanism includes a steel pin that is displaced ...
09/18/2007
7252248Kitchen aerator having a flow compensator
A faucet aerator incorporating a flow compensator in order to allow higher flow rates of water at lower water pressures through the faucet aerator, including a faucet housing having an annular flow channel configured along a longitudinal axis through the faucet hous...
08/07/2007
7246760Swivel mount for a spray head
A swivel mount for a spray head configured to be at least partially recessed within a mounting surface of a wall. ...
07/24/2007
7229031Energy efficient showerhead
A showerhead with an internal valve to control the flow of fluid between a full flow and reduced flow condition so as to save energy and thereby conserve the supply of water. The showerhead includes an internal valve that operates easily between an off position and ...
06/12/2007
7188869Scuba regulator connector using a sealed ball swivel
A ball and socket-type swivel connector for use with second stage regulators used by scuba divers. The ball is made from a metal with good corrosion resistance. The ball is then held into a true position by two separate low friction bushings. The two bushings, “sa...
03/13/2007
7182090System for cleaning components of a water retaining device, associated water retaining device, and water propulsion device for use therein
A system for cleaning components of one or more water retaining devices (e.g., tubs) includes two pumps, a tank, one or more supply valves, a water retaining device, and control circuitry. The pumps control the flow of a concentrated cleaning agent and water to the ...
02/27/2007
7152808Fluid spray nozzle
A fluid spray is provided by apparatus (12) which includes jet spray (13) means for producing at least two jets of fluid (10,11). The jets of fluid at least partially intersect to thereby provide a predetermined spray pattern of fluid, preferabl...
12/26/2006
7143897Water filter
A showerhead having a replaceable water filter assembly. The showerhead having a compact body with releasably coupled pivotable element connected to the water filter assembly. ...
12/05/2006
7097122Filtered shower arm
A combination shower arm and water filter having an integrated design for attachment between a shower wall and a showerhead. The combination shower arm and water filter includes a housing having a number of components that may be easily manipulated, and which may be...
08/29/2006
7066407Shower 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
7066411Flexible shower arm assembly
A flexible shower arm assembly that allows the user to repeatably adjust the position of the shower head in three dimensions by configuring the shape of the shower arm attached between the water source, such as a shower pipe, and the water dispenser, such as a showe...
06/27/2006
7055767Shower head structure
A shower head structure includes a showerhead made up of a main body adjustably mounted to a water outlet coupling tube and rotated in any angles wherein the main body has a limiting separation board properly preset at one side thereof to divide a water-collecting s...
06/06/2006
7025543Method of automated coolant delivery for a machine tool
A method and apparatus for directing a coolant stream onto a cutting tool is made up of a nozzle pivotally mounted on a machine tool, the nozzle being automatically adjusted in response to movement of the machine tool via a retractable plunger or other linear drive ...
04/11/2006
7004410Shower 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
6951286Showerhead and filter assembly
A showerhead assembly includes a filter that is removably receivable by the showerhead. The showerhead includes a receiving opening defined within the downstream face of the showerhead, which opening is functionally adapted to receive the filter within it. The openi...
10/04/2005
6889914Shroud assembly for high pressure fluid cleaning lance
A unique shroud assembly covers the outlet nozzle of a high pressure hand held discharge device. The shroud assembly has a stationary tubular sleeve spaced generally circumferentially about the outlet nozzle and a pivotable tubular end cuff that is spaced from and e...
05/10/2005
6834815Fluid dispensing device
A fluid dispensing device is provided in the form of a spray container. The spray container is formed with a protruding sump region formed along the bottom of the container. The thickness of the bottom of the container is tapered such that the lowest point in the up...
12/28/2004
6796518Multi-function showerhead filter system
A multi-function showerhead filter system includes a ball-like swivel-mounted inlet joint having a fluid input to the housing, the inlet joint including a fluid input cavity converging, at a distal end, into a venturi outlet. The system also includes a pressure cham...
09/28/2004
6739527Shower head assembly
A shower head assembly includes a shade, a water outlet seat, a water outlet disk, a locking disk, a water outlet panel, a mounting tube, a connecting head, and a locking nut. Thus, the water outlet seat and the water outlet disk form a smaller water chamber, thereb...
05/25/2004
6688542Pressure joint for a pump
The invention relates to a pressure joint (1) for pumps with a pump connection (3.8) and a first discharge connection (5.5) comprising a second discharge connection which can be throttled to produce a jet which is connected to the first discharge connecti...
02/10/2004
6631859Energy efficient showerhead
A showerhead with an internal valve to control the flow of fluid between a full flow and reduced flow condition so as to save energy and thereby conserve the supply of water. The showerhead includes an internal valve that operates easily between an off po...
10/14/2003
6629651Flexible shower arm assembly
A flexible shower arm assembly that allows the user to repeatably adjust the position of the shower head in three dimensions by configuring the shape of the shower arm attached between the water source, such as a shower pipe, and the water dispenser, such...
10/07/2003
6619570Telescoping watering wand
A watering wand allows for telescopic adjustment of its length. The wand includes a primary tube defining a hollow interior portion and a secondary tube slidably disposed within the primary tube. The primary tube includes a fitting for attaching the wand ...
09/16/2003
6592057Multi-directional spray nozzle
A multi-directional spray nozzle is disclosed. The multi-directional spray nozzle may include a grip member and a pivotal member. A rounded end of the pivotal member pivotally engages a socket of the grip member in either a ball-and-socket configuration o...
07/15/2003
6592760Spring air lance hose, and vertical basket centrifuge including such hose, and methods of making and using
A vertical basket centrifuge utilizing a plow supplemented with a spring air lance hose having a ball and socket joint for affixing the hose to a nozzle, and passages to allow the gas to by pass the ball and socket joint....
07/15/2003
6585174Manual flow control structure of a lawn sprinkler nozzle
A lawn sprinkler nozzle includes a nozzle head, a hollow connection pipe, and a hollow handle. The connection pipe is connected between the nozzle head and the handle. The handle is provided at one end with a flow control structure which is formed of a cy...
07/01/2003
6497374Single-functional shower head assembly
A single-functional shower head assembly includes a universal connector having a ball inserted into the top end of a shower head housing, and a fit ring having a slight elasticity fitted on the ball of the universal connector in a forcibly fit manner from...
12/24/2002
6491238Rotary spa jet incorporating a rotating nozzle supported by a radial ball bearing intended to reduce clogging of the bearing
A rotary spa jet, of the type which comprises a nozzle rotatably mounted within the end of a spa jet housing by a radial ball bearing, is provided with an internal flow guide to reduce impairment of the free rotation of the nozzle caused by debris in the ...
12/10/2002
6467701Shield cleaning system
A shield cleaning system has a fluidic nozzle body (5) which is connected to a nipple (1) for the supply of cleaning fluid. The nipple (1) has at least one holding part (2) for invariable fastening to a body part. At its end facing the fluidic nozzle body...
10/22/2002
6450425Connector structure of wall hanging type shower head
The present invention is related to a connector structure of a wall hanging type shower head, including a body, a connector, and a positioning nut positioning the connector on the body. A positioning ring is mounted between the rotation portion of the con...
09/17/2002
6443332Method and apparatus for avoiding loss of prime on a feed tube of a spray bottle pump
A method and apparatus for avoiding loss of prime on a feed tube of a spray bottle pump. A spray nozzle is provided having a first body and a second body. The second body is pivotally secured for omni-directional movement about a second end of the first b...
09/03/2002
6409103360° rotational directional nozzle for trigger sprayers
A liquid dispensing device generally comprising an improved nozzle that is adaptable, connectable or threadable onto a standard trigger spray head. The improved nozzle is also swivelable or rotatable and directional to spray in any direction, up or down, ...
06/25/2002
6409100Articulated air admission device
An articulated air admission device comprising a lower portion (4) with a mixing mechanism provided with a screen (36), a central portion (3) and an upper portion (2) arranged to be attached to the outlet spout of a water tap, the upper portion (2) being ...
06/25/2002
6401272Hair washer
The present invention provides a hair washer which changes spouting angles of the respective washing nozzles in accordance with a figure, a hair style, and dirt levels of hair of a person under hair washing, thereby washing securely parts where a washing ...
06/11/2002
6367097Swimming pool bottom flushing device
A swimming pool bottom flushing device comprising a tubular arrangement attached to the pipe arranged at the swimming pool bottom, and a water ejector nozzle axially fitted into said supporting arrangement in a freely rotatable, vertically shiftable arran...
04/09/2002
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