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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7600700 | Rotating fluid jet with improved rotary seal An improved seal for use in fluid systems such as a water jet system includes an outer seal point that is very close to an inner seal point. By spacing these two seal points very close together, the force on the seal is greatly reduced compared to the prior art. In ... | 10/13/2009 |
| 7384005 | Tank spray head assembly A spray head assembly is provided for use in RV's, motor homes, campers and the like having gray and black water waste tanks. The spray head assembly allows for easy and thorough cleaning of the tanks to rid the tanks of sludge and debris that accumulates therein po... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7377284 | Spinner bar An improved spinner bar for rotary surface cleaning machines includes an array of spray nozzles at each end of the bar. The nozzles in each array are adjustable. The outermost nozzle in each array is oriented at a different angle of inclination to the plane of rotat... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7337982 | Irrigation device An irrigation device having a plurality of spans emanating from a common vertically oriented source of supply. ... | 03/04/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7287725 | Missile control system and method A missile includes a control system having divert and attitude control system thrusters with control valves. Each of the control valves has a nozzle plate having a plurality of small nozzles therein. The nozzle plate includes a pair of portions, one of which is rota... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7246756 | Transverse axes oscillating water sprinkler with cam driven, oscillating nozzles A water sprinkler for irrigating lawn and garden areas has two axes of movement, one transverse to the other. A barrel moves or oscillates on one horizontal axis to direct water spray from nozzles carried on the barrel across the length of the area, and the nozzle o... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7207503 | Chemical dispensing means for a travelling lawn sprinkler A chemical dispenser which is selectively removably mounted on a travelling lawn sprinkler. The chemical dispenser dispenses liquid chemical into the water being sprinkled onto the lawn by the water distributor as the self-propelled travelling lawn sprinkler propels... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7201238 | Low friction face sealed reaction turbine rotors Rotary jetting tool including a rotor with axially-opposed pressure-balanced mechanical face seals. Vented upper mechanical face seal enables the rotor to be operated with the relativity low starting torque achievable using reaction forces from offset jets energized... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7198456 | Floating head reaction turbine rotor with improved jet quality A rotary jetting tool including a pressure-balanced rotor, which is achieved using a vented volume. Axial movement of the rotor relative to the housing caused by pressure imbalances acting on the rotor selectively uncovers or opens a vent that places the volume in f... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7175107 | Multi-function head for high-pressure water gun, in particular for water cleaning machines The high-pressure multi-function head especially for water-cleaning machines comprises a first main body which exhibits a conduit for a washing liquid, extending along a longitudinal axis from an inlet to an outlet and a portion having a narrowed transversal section... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7150051 | Device for generating a massage stream in a sanitary tub A device for generating a massage stream in a sanitary tub has an accommodation device that can be attached to an opening in the tub body of the sanitary tub, for accommodating an electric motor having a drive shaft, a propeller having a hub attached to the drive sh... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7143456 | Device for a sanitary tub, for producing an air-water massage stream A device for a sanitary tub, for producing a massage stream of air and water has an accommodation device that can be attached at an opening in the tub body of the sanitary tub, for accommodating an electric motor having a drive shaft. A propeller having a hub is att... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7134611 | Air nozzle for pneumatic tools The present invention discloses an improved air nozzle of a pneumatic tool for being connected to the pneumatic tool that will not be tangled easily due to the rotation of the pneumatic tool during its operation, and thus preventing any hinder to the pressurized gas... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7118051 | Rotor nozzle A rotor nozzle includes a nozzle housing having an inlet opening at one end and an outlet opening at another end and has a rotor which is arranged in a turbulence chamber and which is provided at its front end facing the outlet opening. A nozzle is supported in a cu... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7111796 | Sprinkler apparatus and related methods The present invention is directed to a sprinkler apparatus and related methods for the distribution of fluid. The invention preferably includes a nozzle rotatably driven by a pressurized flow of fluid along a fluid path. The invention preferably includes a housing s... | 09/26/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7070123 | Mist evaporating device and method The water misting system includes a stationary member 3, 4 having a flow path therein for transmitting water, the rotary swivel 5 in fluid communication with the stationary member, and one or more conduits 6, 7 in communication with the stationa... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7063274 | Cleaning nozzle A nozzle for use in cleaning applications is provided. The nozzle has a rotatably supported nozzle body, on which one or more nozzle orifices are provided. The nozzle housing itself serves as the rotary drive, which is carried along by a fluid led into the housing w... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7014125 | Sprinklers A rotary sprinkler (10) including a water inlet, a water outlet arranged for rotation about a rotation axis (14), a water director associated with the water outlet and a watering pattern determiner associated with at least one of the water outlets and ... | 03/21/2006 |
| 6997196 | Dishwasher for receiving articles disposed in a washing receptacle for cleaning A dishwasher includes a washing receptacle for items to be cleaned, a pump for liquid, a flow heater for liquid, a device for spraying items to be cleaned, a control device for wash cycles of the spraying device, and a device for providing steam having a separate st... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6991182 | Spraying head assembly for massaging tub A spraying head assembly for a massaging tub includes a housing, a cover, a water outlet valve seat, a water outlet valve cover, a vortex rotor, a bushing, a nozzle, an impulse rotor, and a motor. Thus, the water is pressurized by rotation of the helical blades of t... | 01/31/2006 |
| 6964090 | Arm construction for warewash machine and method of manufacturing A warewash machine arm includes a body formed of a single piece of sheet metal. Adjacent edge parts of the formed sheet metal mat be sealed, such as by a seam weld, an epoxy or another sealing technique. ... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6959881 | Nozzle assembly of dishwasher A nozzle of a dishwasher reduces a space for installing a supplementary nozzle on a main nozzle by having first and second connectors coupled to be caught on each other between main and auxiliary nozzles. The nozzle assembly includes a main nozzle having a first cou... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6840315 | Device for cleaning an inner pipe inserted into a gas or oil producing well A device for cleaning an inner pipe which comprises a nozzle head comprised of a feed borehole axially disposed therein, at least two rotation nozzles communicating with the feed borehole, at least two cleaning nozzles communicating with the feed borehole and a shaf... | 01/11/2005 |
| 6793152 | Self-adjusting rotating joint, especially for liquid distribution devices A self-adjusting rotating joint (1), especially for liquid distribution devices, including a first substantially tubular element (3), adapted to be connected to a liquid feeding inlet pipe, a second substantially tubular element (2), adapted to ... | 09/21/2004 |
| 6766967 | Magnet-driven rotary nozzle A high-pressure rotary nozzle includes a magnetic coupling for the purposes of driving a rotor body within the nozzle housing. The nozzle housing defines an internal chamber, and a propulsion ring is retained within the housing such that a liquid introduced into the... | 07/27/2004 |
| 6764024 | Rotary foam nozzle A rotary nozzle for compressed air foam (CAF) has a barrel mounted for rotation about an axis perpendicular to its longitudinal axis. The barrel is mounted to a CAF supply conduit and has a cross-sectional area substantially larger than the cross-sectional area of t... | 07/20/2004 |
| 6736333 | Rotor nozzle, in particular, for a high-pressure cleaning device The invention provides a rotor nozzle, comprising a casing and a rotor body arranged therein. The rotor body has a flow-through channel and a spherical bearing part in a step bearing surrounding an exit opening of the casing. An end part closes the casing and has se... | 05/18/2004 |
| 6698669 | Pivot flow joint for high-pressure flow devices A pivot flow joint for high-pressure fluid-flow devices of the type including a rotating flow member connected to a non-rotating flow member. The pivot flow joint includes first and second axially-aligned seal bushings secured to the non-rotating and rota... | 03/02/2004 |
| 6659374 | Spray head A spray head which includes a plurality of interconnected hollow spindles wherein each of the hollow spindles is arranged to be axially rotated and means is provided for fluid flow through the spindles sequentially. Each of the spindles is provided with a... | 12/09/2003 |
| 6641058 | Dishwasher spray arm hub and conduit assembly A dishwasher spray arm hub assembly includes a hub having a first central bore extending therethrough and a conduit feed extending therefrom. The conduit feed is in flow communication with the central bore and a venturi insert is disposed in the hub centr... | 11/04/2003 |
| 6622941 | Method and apparatus for cleaning jet pump nozzles A cleaning device for a jet pump nozzle in a nuclear reactor. The cleaning device includes a tubing section having a first end, a second end and a mid-section between the first end and the second end, a pole adapter coupled to the tubing section at the mi... | 09/23/2003 |
| 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 |
| 6595152 | Apparatus and method for removing coatings from the hulls of vessels using ultra-high pressure water A method and apparatus for removing coatings from the hull of a ship using a steered magnet vehicle supported by the adhesion force only of a permanent magnet to the surface to be treated. Using an ultra-high pressure water jet system and method for remov... | 07/22/2003 |
| 6588679 | Wind-operated sprinkler feature A wind-driven decorative feature mounted inside the rotating head of an upright, standpipe-type sprinkler. The wind-driven device is mounted inside the sprinkler head for rotation independent of the rotation of the spray tubing portion of the sprinkler he... | 07/08/2003 |
| 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 |
| 6513730 | MEMS-based spinning nozzle A nozzle body and assembly for delivering atomized fuel to a combustion chamber. The nozzle body is rotatably mounted onto a substrate. One or more curvilinear fuel delivery channels are in flow communication with an internal fuel distribution cavity form... | 02/04/2003 |
| 6491238 | Rotary 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 |
| 6431506 | Insert for gazing ball An adapter assembly for mounting a hollow glass ornament such as a blown glass gazing ball onto a support structure, for example an upright sprinkler. The adapter assembly includes a cylindrical plastic body having a first end adapted to mate with a base ... | 08/13/2002 |
