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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8136744 | Extendable sprinkler device An extendable sprinkler device comprises a base cylinder having a first end fluidly communicable with a second end via a through passageway. A primary extension assembly is coupled within the through passageway of the base cylinder and is positionable between collap... | 03/20/2012 |
| 7708210 | Stand for oscillating wave-type sprinkler A sprinkler stand for holding an oscillating sprinkler in an elevated and generally vertical orientation to provide a desired sprinkler coverage pattern, wherein a sprinkler holder holds a sprinkler, a frame elevates and supports the sprinkler holder, and a base sup... | 05/04/2010 |
| 7407116 | Spray washer structure of insulator used for aircraft A spray washer structure used for attaching to an aircraft and washing insulators on high-voltage transmission lines includes a pivot seat, a core tube, an inner tube, and a nozzle. The pivot seat is supported by a plurality of legs and a rear leg that are attached ... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7278889 | Switchgear using modular push-on deadfront bus bar system Improved switchgear is disclosed that includes a bus bar system that can be assembled from modular parts. The bus bar system includes modules, such as high-voltage cables, connectors coupled to the cables and a third cable-less bus bar that is assembled using mechan... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7182275 | Traveling sprinkler structure comprising spray unit rotatable and adjustable in height A sprinkler structure comprises a support unit, a spray unit, and at least one fastening unit. A water pipe of the spray unit is uprightly supported by the support unit along with the fastening unit comprising a tubular seat, a press block, and a control lever. The ... | 02/27/2007 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 7086609 | Swinging lawn sprinkler A swinging lawn sprinkler including a sprinkling control unit with a gear-operated transmission mechanism attached to one side of a sprinkler mount. A limiting connector having a water outlet connector engaged at one side is correspondingly matched to the gear-opera... | 08/08/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7040581 | Comfort enhancer for a breathing apparatus A comfort enhancer for supporting a CPAP mask and hose is designed to be portable and deployed on any standard bed. The support has a bi-pod base placed between the mattress and the inner spring of the bed. An upright pole, removably attached to the base and adjusta... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7021571 | Spray device with flat fan nozzle The present invention relates to a portable device for spraying a liquid at low pressure, said device comprising a spray arm (220), and characterized in that the spray arm comprises at least one flat fan spray nozzle (230). Preferably, the liquid is a ... | 04/04/2006 |
| 6983899 | Handheld paint spraying apparatus with anti-sputter spray nozzle A fluid spray apparatus with a controlled supply of pressurized fluid delivered through a network of tubes to a spray head having a plurality of stop flow valves and nozzles that will automatically shut off the flow of fluid out of the nozzles when the pressure of t... | 01/10/2006 |
| 6976644 | Extension pole with swivel spray nozzle A spray nozzle mounts to an extension pole end in a swivel joint. A swivel nozzle base connects to the pole and a manifold swivelly couples the base to a swivel nozzle head such that pressurized fluid passing through the pole passes into the base, through the manifo... | 12/20/2005 |
| 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 |
| 6913211 | Connection structure of a nozzle and extension pipe of a sprinkler A sprinkler includes a handle, a nozzle, and a connection structure for connecting the nozzle to the handle. The connection structure has an extension pipe and a connection member. The extension pipe is formed of an outer tube fastened at a bottom end to the handle,... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6905080 | Pressure washing apparatus and method A pressure washer apparatus and method comprising a telescoping tube section which contains a hose. There is a forward outlet section having an outlet housing with a quick disconnect to the forward end of the hose in the telescoping tube section. A control section i... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6874696 | Adjustable sprinkler riser with offset joint The adjustable sprinkler riser includes an outer and an inner telescoping member that telescopically interface with each other. A protrusion is spaced from a proximal end of the outer telescoping member. A first joint member slidably interfaces with the outer telesc... | 04/05/2005 |
| 6845923 | Ergonomic hopper holder An ergonomic hopper holder for use with spray application equipment includes a vertical support member having a holster end, an opposite hopper end, and a hopper hanger proximate to the hopper end. The holder also includes an arm member having a support end, a spray... | 01/25/2005 |
| 6832734 | Media discharge device A media discharge device includes a support member, a telescoping device supported by the support member, and a media discharge port provided at a first end of the telescoping device. The telescoping device is supported via a joint structure that allows the telescop... | 12/21/2004 |
| 6811100 | Telescopic spray arm The invention is an extendible liquid-applying spray arm for use with a liquid source, such as an electrical sprayer. It includes one handle and at least two tubular members which are telescopingly engaged with and slideable along one another. Sliding the tubular me... | 11/02/2004 |
| 6739521 | Headlight cleaning system operating exclusively by spraying with washing liquid A shield cleaning system, operating solely by spraying with washing fluid, for shields (2) of an automobile light has a plurality of washing nozzles (12-14) which are arranged on a washing arm (6) pivotable about a pivot axis (7) and whic... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6698672 | Blow gun with extensible wand A blow gun with an extensible wand includes a barrel for receiving and storing the wand. The wand passes through an inner collar and an outer collar, the inner collar mounted to the barrel and the outer collar eccentrically rotatable upon the inner collar... | 03/02/2004 |
| 6547165 | Extension holder for spray, caulk and paint devices A device for mounting and controlling a paint spray gun, caulking gun, or similar device on an elongate extension member in order to work on high or hard to reach surfaces without a ladder or scaffold. The device includes a head to which a standard gun ca... | 04/15/2003 |
| 6450423 | Apparatus for remote operation of spray cans A spray can remote control has a body holding and registering the can at a raised top wall portion, and a control mechanism including an actuator guided parallel to a nozzle axis of movement, a branched flexible lanyard for coupling a pull cord, flexible ... | 09/17/2002 |
| 6419170 | Adjustable nozzle assembly for semiconductor wafer backside rinsing A nozzle assembly includes a connector tube having a first end and a second end. An outer surface of the connector tube is threaded. A first cap having an opening therethrough is threaded onto the first end of the connector tube. A second cap having an op... | 07/16/2002 |
| 6357668 | Pop-up sprinkler insert A life extending, pop-up sprinkle comprising a riser pipe, a collar, a pop-up shaft with a threaded head, an o-ring, a weight, and a spray insert. The riser pipe is threaded at both ends. The lower threads are designed to mate with the specially threaded ... | 03/19/2002 |
| 6322006 | Sprayer device having adjustable handle A sprayer device includes a tube extended from a sprayer member and a hose coupling the tube to a water reservoir. A pipe is slidably engaged on the hose and the tube. A control ferrule is engaged on the pipe and has an inclined inner peripheral surface f... | 11/27/2001 |
| 6263522 | Hydrotherapy jet with an extendable/retractable outlet A hydrotherapy jet system has a segmented outlet that extends from the jet body in response to a water flow through the jet and retracts when the flow stops. Water flows into the jet body, where it is directed into a nozzle that tapers to accelerate the w... | 07/24/2001 |
| 6216965 | Nozzle of water sprinkler A sprinkler nozzle including a grip which is fastened to an outer pipe. An inner pipe is received in the outer pipe such that the inner pipe can be extracted or retracted in conjunction with a control member. The outer pipe is provided at the top end with... | 04/17/2001 |
| 6164556 | Portable snow making system for home use A portable snow making system for home use which is mounted on a hand towable vehicle for easy portability. An elongated telescoping support pole is detachably supported from the base of the vehicle and a snow making gun is mounted on the upper end of thi... | 12/26/2000 |
| 6131212 | Extendible and retractable spa jet with air/water venturi An extendible and retractable spa jet having an air/water venturi resides in the side wall of a tub or spa in a retracted position and is operated by the existing pressurized water supply to produce a turbulent aerated stream of water and air bubbles. In ... | 10/17/2000 |
| 6098900 | Portable sprinkler distribution assembly An automatic water sprinkler assembly is provided. A main conduit is connected to a source of water pressure, at least a portion of the main conduit is buried underground with a releasably connected vertical portion extending above ground. A main horizont... | 08/08/2000 |
| 6095428 | Water-powered aircraft lawn sprinkler A water-powered aircraft/sprinkler utilizes an airfoil and a water jet nozzle power source to provide a manually maneuverable aircraft/sprinkler supplied with a pressurized water stream through a movable boom and a portable stationary gantry.... | 08/01/2000 |
| 6039265 | Portable snow making system for home use A portable snow making system for home use which is mounted on a wagon for easy portability. An elongated telescoping support pole is detachably supported from the base of the wagon and a snow making gun is mounted on the upper end of this support pole. S... | 03/21/2000 |
| 5935657 | Multiple nozzle paint spray apparatus and method for painting a surface A multiple nozzle paint spraying system two separate banks of spray nozzles. One of the banks is vertically disposed, and the other bank is adjustable to be positioned either vertically or horizontally, the adjustable bank being positioned above the verti... | 08/10/1999 |
| 5836516 | Foldable, portable sprinkler system A portable water sprinkler system including a central water column assembly having a lower section, an upper section removably connected to the lower section, and a sprinkler head removably connected to the upper section. The lower section includes an out... | 11/17/1998 |
| 5833811 | High temperature refractory material applying apparatus for the wall of a coking chamber in a coke battery An apparatus for applying a high temperature refractory material to the wall surface of a coking chamber in a coke battery is equipped with: a moving carriage which is provided on the side of a coke pushing machine of the coking chamber and which is free ... | 11/10/1998 |
| 5799835 | Sprayer extension device A sprayer extension device, to be used with a spray container of the type that includes a housing and an outlet valve through which a fluid content of the spray container exits the housing, including a connector hub that has a fluid inlet connected in flu... | 09/01/1998 |
| 5799346 | Dual shower head device A dual shower head device having elongated tubular sections that are connected in a telescopic manner to form an elongated unit is disclosed. The elongated telescoping tubes serve to adjust the length of the device to fit a particular tub/shower enclosure... | 09/01/1998 |
| 5732881 | Tree watering device A tree watering device having an elongated tube constructed from tube sections connected end-to-end, a nozzle for spraying, a water inlet, and a hanger for securing the device to a limb of a tree. The hanger may include a hook that swivels to adjust to th... | 03/31/1998 |
