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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7896266 | Wheeled attachment for pressure washer Method and apparatus for a wheeled attachment for use with a conventional pressure washer wherein the attachment comprises a wheeled platform having an inlet to receive fluid, i.e., water or cleaning fluid, from the pressure washer along with a plurality of outlets ... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7806351 | Stowable washer for vehicle undercarriage, and hinge motion stop and elevation control for stowable washers and the like A stowable device for ejecting fluids onto the underside and wheel regions of a vehicle includes a base member joined at one end to a handle member such that the angle between the members can be controllably varied and retained at a desired angle. A source of fluid ... | 10/05/2010 |
| 7325756 | Roll-sprinkler irrigation system A roll-sprinkler system comprises with horizontal water conducting pipe portions as the supporting means for multiple wheels. The pipes conducting liquid to the sprinkler heads for irrigations have an opening adaptor allowing the system to connect with standard gard... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7314186 | Wheel mounted spraying assembly and method A method of applying a chemical material, such as a pesticide, to a surface utilizes a wheel mounted spraying assembly. The wheel mounted spraying assembly includes: a rod having a wheel rotatably mounted on its lower end portion for supporting the spraying assembly... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7281364 | Water-cutting harvesting apparatus and method therefor A mobile harvesting apparatus and method utilizes a stream of liquid, propelled under high pressure through at least one nozzle, to harvest produce. Preferably, a plurality of nozzles is provided. Additionally, it is preferred that, for each nozzle provided, there i... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7237783 | Accessory cart for striping pavement and other surfaces An accessory cart having a J-shaped frame for removable mounting of a spray gun to convert a conventional airless paint sprayer into a line striper to paint lines on parking lots, curbs, warehouse floors and other pavement surfaces, and which can alternately be used... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7208051 | Underbody car wash for home-use An underbody car wash sprayer for home-use, which can be hooked up solely to a garden hose or in combination with a pressure washer. The device utilizes a three nozzled “I” design, supported by four swiveling casters. In addition, it is connected to an ergonomic... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7198204 | Pressure washer with improved mobility A portable pressure washer having a pump mechanism that is supported by a plurality of wheels. The pump mechanism has a rearwardly extending inlet connection and a forwardly extending outlet connection. ... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7175106 | Paint striper and methods of construction A series of improved paint stripers and methods for their construction, the use of lightweight, inexpensive, readily available construction materials, and specialized nozzles and actuators. ... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7163353 | Adapter for coupling a paint marking stick to a digital counter An adapter by which a conventional paint marking stick that carries a can of spray paint to mark a roadway surface in need of repair is detachably connected to a conventional digital counter having at least one wheel to roll over the surface so as to measure the siz... | 01/16/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7156321 | Active compound supply system and spraying device for spraying liquids An active compound supply system for a spraying device for spraying liquids, in particular for agricultural purposes, includes a carrier liquid tank, a carrier liquid pump, a plurality of spray nozzles and a carrier liquid line for connecting the carrier liquid tank... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7150413 | Adjustable spray nozzle assembly for line marker A line marker carries a spray nozzle assembly for marking or painting a line on a horizontal surface. The spray nozzle assembly includes a mounting bracket that is clamped to a support arm in various pivotally adjusted positions. The mounting bracket carries both th... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7140325 | Pour-on application method and devices The present invention relates to a device for applying a liquid pesticidal formulation to an external surface of a domestic animal, the device comprising an inlet and a plurality of spaced apart outlets, wherein the device is adapted such that when the middle of the... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7121484 | Carriage for a power washer wand A carriage designed for supporting a power washer wand and its nozzle a predetermined, though adjustable, distance from a surface which is to be cleaned by high velocity water exiting a discharge orifice of the nozzle. The carriage is defined by a one-piece body mol... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7111797 | Non-contact fluid particle cleaner and method A fluid particle cleaner and method are disclosed. The invention provides a partition to a side of a fluid nozzle to form: a central cavity configured to define the fluid departing the surface into a central cavity vortex; and a side cavity adjacent the central cavi... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7111631 | Portable flushing apparatus for motor vehicles The present invention 10 discloses a portable spraying apparatus for motor vehicles comprised of a source of water 16, a pump 18 for pressurizing the water, and conduit 20 having a plurality of water outlet apertures 50 therein pos... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7108196 | Method and apparatus for depositing snow-ice treatment liquid on pavement Method and apparatus for depositing liquid brine on roadway surface. Substantially horizontally disposed streamer nozzles are employed in conjunction with brine pumps which are operated in correspondence with the forward speed of the treatment vehicle. Substantially... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7080953 | Aqua broom with optional engine pump liquid pressure boosting system A device for sweeping a substantially horizontal surface is provided which includes a broom having a handle and a head, a valve disposed on the device, and a spray bar movably disposed on the head for directionally spraying a liquid that is supplied to the valve, wh... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7080888 | Dual nozzle hydro-demolition system A dual nozzle hydro-demolition system is mounted on a robot vehicle having a tower, with the robot vehicle and tower permitting the device to be positioned in any desired location on a vertical wall surface. The robot vehicle includes a plurality of tires and a moti... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7063281 | Water conserving and cleaning apparatus The present water conserving and cleaning apparatus' major components include an essentially straight handle of several feet in length, with a hand grip in the vicinity of a distal end and a water low control lever operably secured to a straight fixture removably se... | 06/20/2006 |
| 6974092 | Fluid dispensing device A fluid dispensing device configured as a brush is provided. The device includes a hollow barrel having a plurality of bristles disposed along its surface and a plurality of openings in fluid communication with a chamber defined therein. The barrel is engaged to a h... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6962313 | Camera support assembly and actuator A camera support and actuator including a Z-shape rod, a camera, an actuator and a skid plate. The Z-shape rod includes a handle section at a top, a camera support section at a bottom and a middle section between the handle and camera support sections. The handle an... | 11/08/2005 |
| 6953164 | Lawn irrigation system A lawn irrigation system including a frame, a motor, a sprinkler arm, at least one drive wheel, and a cover. The motor is operably attached to the frame. The at least one drive wheel is operably connected to the motor. The sprinkler arm is operably connected to the ... | 10/11/2005 |
| 6935579 | Dual spray cleaning apparatus A dual spray cleaning apparatus (10) for sweeping, de-greasing, wiping, and drying a waterproof floor surface wherein, the apparatus (10) includes a generally T-shaped spray wand member (30) having a primary spray gun member (34) formed o... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6929198 | Pressure washer assembly A surface cleaner for assemblies having a spray nozzle such as pressure washers, spray wands, spray lances, and the like. The surface cleaner includes a guide having wheels in line with the spray nozzle for substantially maintaining the distance from the spray nozzl... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6926209 | Device for cleaning and maintenance of cooling fins of heat exchanger of an air conditioner A device for the cleaning and maintenance of the cooling fins of a heat exchanger of an air conditioner unit includes a pistol-grip water nozzle having a water inlet providing a water pressure of between about 40 to about 80 pounds per square inch (about 300 cm Hg),... | 08/09/2005 |
| 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 |
| 6908052 | Lawn mower sprayer assembly A lawn mower sprayer assembly for spraying a fluid onto a lawn during mowing of the lawn. The lawn mower sprayer assembly includes a container member being designed for receiving the fluid. The container member is designed for being coupled to a lawn mower. A pressu... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6892957 | Pressure washer with improved mobility A portable pressure washer having a pump mechanism that is supported by a plurality of wheels. The pump mechanism has a rearwardly extending inlet connection and a forwardly extending outlet connection. ... | 05/17/2005 |
| 6805304 | Mobile chemical sprayer Mobile chemical sprayers dispense liquid chemicals over a large area, such as a lawn or garden, in a short period of time. Individuals applying chemicals are not tethered to a fixed tank by a long hose, but can instead continuously move and apply chemicals simultane... | 10/19/2004 |
| 6786431 | Portable conversion washing device for automobiles A novel portable conversion washing device for, including but not limited to, a car washing, building washing and boat washing is comprised of; 1) a brush head equipped with a soap water tank; 2) a water pipe with a water nozzle; 3) and a controlling handle for soap... | 09/07/2004 |
| 6779744 | Automobile undercarriage cleaner Vehicle undercarriage cleaners clean the undercarriage of vehicles. Dirt, mud, salt, chemicals, snow and other materials accumulate on the undersides of vehicles. The vehicle undercarriage cleaner removes these materials without requiring the user to manipulated dur... | 08/24/2004 |
| 6776363 | Carriage attachment for a power washer The carriage attachment includes a sheet metal frame bent to have a flat deck and angled splash guard. Two wheels are mounted on either side of the carriage frame. A spray nozzle is fitted underneath the carriage deck and a quick release coupling is used to connect ... | 08/17/2004 |
| 6719065 | Fire fighting apparatus with spray bar A fire fighting apparatus comprising a container with two tanks therein, one holding a quantity of water and another holding a quantity of foaming agent, a pump operated by a gasoline engine, several hoses for directing a water/foam mixture at a fire and for refilli... | 04/13/2004 |
| 6695235 | Foldable power washer A power washer that is foldable and that may be hung on a wall in the folded configuration. The power washer includes front and rear legs. The front legs and rear legs fold in toward one other and under a prime mover so as to make the power washer more co... | 02/24/2004 |
| 6685115 | Movable spray nozzle mechanism A spray nozzle mechanism includes a fluid conduit which has an operating handle on one end and a spray nozzle unit on another end. A linkage connects the operating handle to the spray nozzle unit to move the spray nozzle unit in response to operation of t... | 02/03/2004 |
| 6647585 | Multi-functional floor-cleaning tool In one aspect of the invention, the tool includes: a housing having a front wall, a back wall, a top wall connecting the front and back walls, an interior surface, a liquid-delivery opening, and a soil-uptake opening, the soil-uptake opening being connect... | 11/18/2003 |
| 6637679 | Lawn irrigation system A lawn irrigation system including a frame, a motor, a sprinkler arm, at least one drive wheel, and a cover. The motor is operably attached to the frame. The at least one drive wheel is operably connected to the motor. The sprinkler arm is operably connec... | 10/28/2003 |
| 6514354 | Surface cleaner and retrieval unit This invention is directed to a cyclonic power system and method of using the system to clean flat surfaces. The cyclone power system includes a driven spindle that is mounted for rotation about its longitudinal axis. There are a plurality of radially ext... | 02/04/2003 |
