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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7410109 | Liquid crystal dispensing apparatus with nozzle protecting device A liquid crystal dispensing apparatus dispenses liquid crystal onto a substrate. The apparatus includes a liquid crystal container and a nozzle. The liquid crystal container contains the liquid crystal to be dispensed onto the substrate, and the nozzle is disposed o... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7311823 | Pool filter cleaning device A pool filter cleaning device (1) which allows a person to thoroughly clean a filter cartridge (15) quickly and easily with minimal amount of splash back. The pool filter cleaning device (1) is comprised of a handle (2), an angled head se... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7108195 | Protective shroud for FCC feed nozzles and method for designing such shroud A protective shield for protecting a feed nozzle encloses, not only the circumference of the feed nozzle, but also encloses and protects the end of the feed nozzle. The protective shield includes an open portion in its end which corresponds to, and surrounds the sli... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7063273 | Spray delivery system A spray delivery system including a sectional boom attachable to a vehicle. The boom includes first and second movable arms and a fixed arm, each arm housing a plurality of spray nozzles. Each arm can include a frame having openings so that the arms are light-weight... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7063275 | Sprayer having a spray shield and a spray shield retainer A sprayer has a spray shield and a spray shield retainer. The spray shield is removably attached to the spray shield retainer for efficient storage when not in use. The spray shield can be contoured to the body of the sprayer. The spray shield is configured for atta... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7021564 | Fuel injection valve A fuel injector (1) for direct injection of fuel into the combustion chamber of internal combustion engines having an actuator (10), a valve needle (3) operable by the actuator (10) for actuation of a valve closure member (4) which... | 04/04/2006 |
| 6948566 | Spraying apparatus Spraying apparatus, designed especially for fire-fighting purposes, at least one spray head (1) and one holder (2), in which the spray head can be moved between at least two positions, the spray head being in a retracted position when in an inactive st... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6918546 | Reversible spray head Reversible spray head, including a reversible element or key (5) placed in a central body and through which is a channel (9) with a spray insert (10, 11) on each end; rotating the element or key 180° allows changing from one spray hole to the o... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6896207 | Hose attached trigger lever guard An anti-squirt ring acts as a handle guard for a palm operated garden hose nozzle lever. The guard is a circular ring, which obliquely surrounds the trigger lever of the garden hose nozzle. If the garden hose nozzle is accidentally dropped, the annular guard ring pr... | 05/24/2005 |
| 6764025 | Isolating assembly for sprinklers An assembly for isolating and protecting the head and shaft of sprinklers from the surrounding soil, vegetation and external impacts, once it is installed into the ground. The assembly including a tubular chamber having an upper opened end and a lower threaded openi... | 07/20/2004 |
| 6755356 | Lawn sprinkler safety cap An apparatus to be used with lawn sprinkler systems is disclosed. The apparatus would be a protective cap for brass lawn sprinkler heads and would be available in a few different variations. One variation would be removable, while the other variation would be fixed ... | 06/29/2004 |
| 6669111 | Protector for thermally responsive member of sprinkler head A removable protector for protecting a thermally responsive member of a sprinkler head includes first and second shields each having protective surfaces. The protective surfaces are positioned to protect portions of the thermally responsive members that a... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6663022 | Looped trigger lever guard encircling garden hose nozzle An anti-squirt ring acts as a handle guard for a palm operated garden hose nozzle lever. The guard is a circular ring, which obliquely surrounds the trigger lever of the garden hose nozzle. If the garden hose nozzle is accidentally dropped, the annular gu... | 12/16/2003 |
| 6655606 | Multiple nozzle tip assembly for airless paint sprayer gun A spray tip assembly for airless paint sprayer guns incorporates a tip having multiple nozzles, each of which may be used independently. For a first embodiment of the invention the shaft of the spray tip assembly incorporates multiple spaced apart nozzles... | 12/02/2003 |
| 6655393 | Grease exhaust cleaning system A method and apparatus for cleaning passageways such as air ducts or flues. The apparatus includes a body having a nozzle, or plurality of nozzles, rotatably coupled to it. A cage is coupled to the body and surrounds the rotative path of the nozzle or noz... | 12/02/2003 |
| 6641059 | Sprinkler head cover A releasable protective cover assembly for a sprinkler head is activated by heat and substantially immune to damage from blows and inappropriate use due to its dome shape, which deflects attempts to damage the cover or to abuse the sprinkler head.... | 11/04/2003 |
| 6626377 | Window/lens cleaning device A window/lens cleaning device (1), in particular for a motor vehicle, having a nozzle appliance (2) for spraying cleaning fluid, the nozzle appliance being mounted in an adjustable manner on a holding part (3). The holding part is formed as a nozzle cap (... | 09/30/2003 |
| 6575387 | Annular trigger lever guard for garden hose nozzle An anti-squirt ring acts as a handle guard for a palm operated garden hose nozzle lever. The guard is a circular ring, which obliquely surrounds the trigger lever of the garden hose nozzle. If the garden hose nozzle is accidentally dropped, the annular gu... | 06/10/2003 |
| 6527058 | Portable wet chemical fire extinguisher A portable, wet chemical fire extinguisher for kitchen applications comprising a pressurized cylinder containing a fire suppressing wet chemical, a discharge assembly including an outlet in fluid communication with the cylinder, and a grip element mounted... | 03/04/2003 |
| 6502763 | Removable multiple orifice spray tip The present invention provides a removable reversible spray tip member for use with a variety of airless spray systems, wherein the spray tip comprises multiple orifice members.... | 01/07/2003 |
| 6494386 | Sprinkler head housing A sprinkler head housing encloses, supports, and provides access to a sprinkler head in order to allow maintenance and access to the sprinkler head. The sprinkler head housing includes a top and a wall descending therefrom. The sprinkler head housing can ... | 12/17/2002 |
| 6488218 | Sprinkler head conversion for pop-up assembly A pop-up sprinkler assembly includes a cylindrical housing having a cap on an upper end thereof, the cap having an opening, a lower end of the cylindrical housing having an internal thread for attachment to a source of pressurized water. A stem is mounted... | 12/03/2002 |
| 6439476 | Underground sprinkler head cover assembly Novel devices and methods for covering underground sprinkler heads installed on golf courses and other sports fields are described. The invention, in certain aspects, comprises the use of mats for covering a sprinkler head lid and/or the above-ground or g... | 08/27/2002 |
| 6241127 | Sanitary drink bottle dispensing systems Drink bottles are provided having improve sanitation. In accordance with the preferred feature of the invention, a barrier is disposed around the spout of a squeezable drink bottle so as to inhibit contact between the end of the spout from which liquid is... | 06/05/2001 |
| 6164559 | Agricultural crop spraying apparatus Agricultural crop spraying apparatus comprising a spray boom made from a space-frame of members comprising laterally and vertically spaced longitudinally extending members joined at intervals by traverse cross-members, with the spray nozzles disposed with... | 12/26/2000 |
| 5988523 | Pop-up sprinkler unit with split containment ring A pop-up sprinkler unit includes an outer cylindrical fixed housing for subsurface mounting, with a riser reciprocally mounted in a central bore of the housing for extending up through a portion of the soil. A radially retractable and expandable resilient... | 11/23/1999 |
| 5971222 | Sanitary drink bottle dispensing systems Drink bottles are provided having improve sanitation. In accordance with the preferred feature of the invention, a barrier is disposed around the spout of a squeezable drink bottle so as to inhibit contact between the end of the spout from which liquid is... | 10/26/1999 |
| 5960842 | Protective cover for a fuel pump filler gun and method for protecting A protective apparatus for use with a fuel pump filler gun having in sequence a barrel, a head, and a handle, includes a protective body. The protective body has an energy absorbing inner layer, e.g., upholstery material, surrounding a portion of the fill... | 10/05/1999 |
| 5957394 | Bedding material spreader device A bedding material spreader device of the present invention includes a hopper for holding a material. The hopper is open at the top and includes a closed bottom. A screw-auger is rotatably positioned along the inside bottom of the hopper for conveying the... | 09/28/1999 |
| 5947381 | Reversible spray tip A spray tip housing includes a turret member having a stem portion and a handle, an axial passageway having an outlet and an inlet, and a seal insert operatively disposed in the axial passageway. The handle is configured to enter the outlet of the axial p... | 09/07/1999 |
| 5944911 | Method and apparatus for sweeping seating areas A method and apparatus for sweeping seating areas is provided which enables the operator to stand substantially upright while directing a stream of air substantially horizontally along the floor supporting the seats. The apparatus includes a handle adapte... | 08/31/1999 |
| 5931385 | Dome shaped cover for a lawn sprinkler head The present invention relates to a cover for a sprinkler head the sprinkler system being associated with a lawn system. The cover is a dome shaped disk with a center aperture to accommodate the sprinkler head. At least three conically shaped posts are att... | 08/03/1999 |
| 5893418 | Sprinkle guard In the particular embodiments described in the specification, a sprinkler guard is formed from eight U-shaped wire members arranged uniformly about a sprinkler axis and joined at one end to a ring and at the other end to two opposed base plates which each... | 04/13/1999 |
| 5887793 | Dual mode reversible spray tip A dual mode reversible spray tip seal includes a tip-retaining set screw and a resilient washer in a transverse passageway in a turret of a portable paint spray gun. A cone-shaped taper on the set screw simultaneously urges the washer both axially and rad... | 03/30/1999 |
| 5862989 | Spray gun cover A cover for a spray gun designed to be placed over a spray gun when spraying to prevent overspray on the spray gun and the user's hand and forearm. The cover is made from a thin panel made of flexible fabric or paper. The panel is of sufficient size and s... | 01/26/1999 |
| 5820025 | Reversible spray tip holder A reversible spray tip holder for connection to a spray gun comprises a union with like quick-disconnect mounts on each of entry and exit ends for connecting to a mounting adaptor which facilitates connection to the spray gun. A base and a tip housing joi... | 10/13/1998 |
| 5794855 | Precision cone-overspray protector A new precision cone-overspray protector for applying sprayed materials to precise areas. The inventive device includes a hollow hood member having a narrow end and an enlarged end, made from a sheet material having overlapped edges which are secured toge... | 08/18/1998 |
| 5732884 | Spray with a handle and a shut-off member which can be actuated by means of a hand lever The spray, serving, in particular, as a dishwashing spray, exhibits, as essential elements, a connection stub (12), a handle (10), a shut-off valve (14) and a spray head (16). The shut-off valve (14) can be actuated, by means of a hand lever (18), counter... | 03/31/1998 |
| 5702057 | Shower head, particularly for a hand shower The shower base (1) of a shower head consists of a rigid perforated plate (1a), which has a number of holes (4, 5). Set inside each of the holes (4, 5) in the perforated plate (1a) is a hose-type jet insert (6, 8) made of a flexible material which, owing ... | 12/30/1997 |
| 5700421 | Cutting nozzle assembly for a postmixed oxy-fuel gas torch A novel cutting nozzle assembly for a postmixed oxygen-fuel gas torch is disclosed. The nozzle assembly includes a cylindrical shroud which surrounds and extends away from the gas discharge orifices in the gas discharge end of the cutting nozzle. The cyli... | 12/23/1997 |
