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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7410105 | Sprayer and filter therefor A sprayer, which in one embodiment, is a hand held ergonomic sprayer is disclosed herein. The sprayer may include: a housing through which water flows; a handle for gripping by a user, which is joined to the housing; at least one spray nozzle operatively connected t... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7328688 | Fluid pumping apparatus, system, and method A fluid pumping apparatus, system, and method are disclosed in which an apparatus according to one embodiment of the invention comprises a housing, an inlet through which the fluid enters the housing, an outlet through which the fluid leaves the housing, a valve com... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7320440 | Low cost pressure atomizer A spray device, useful for example as a fuel nozzle for gas turbine engines, comprises a body having a bore and a cap member having an orifice, the body and cap member in combination defining a chamber. Fluid passages introduce pressurized liquid into the chamber an... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7320443 | Airless atomizing nozzle An airless atomizing nozzle comprises a tubular body including a bore having an inlet and an outlet; a cylindrical member including a face and a cylindrical delivery channel secured at the outlet, the delivery channel having substantially uniform diameter; and a pin... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7316360 | Pore structures for reduced pressure aerosolization A nozzle comprising a thin, flexible substantially planar polymeric film having a plurality of pores with structures allowing for generation of an aerosol at reduced extrusion pressure is disclosed. The pores can comprise at least two sections, or steps, in which th... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7270749 | Pump system A pumping system comprising: (a) an inlet adapted for connection with a supply of low pressure water; (b) a filtration unit in fluid communication with the inlet, wherein the filtration unit filters impurities from the low pressure water so as to discharge a flow of... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7267289 | Shrouded hose filter A water-deflecting shroud. In one embodiment, the water-defelcting shroud comprises a detachable parabolic shield to confine a rupture from a lint filter disposed within the parabolic shield, the parabolic shield configured to modify the rupture in the direction of ... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7264678 | Process for cleaning a surface A process is described wherein a surface, for example the exterior surface of a vehicle, is contacted with a cleaning composition capable of rendering the surface treated hydrophilic and then rinsed with purified rinse water. Preferably the process also involves a p... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7246615 | Atomising nozzle and filter and spray generating device A nozzle assembly for use in atomizing and generating sprays from a fluid. The nozzle assembly includes two members, each with generally planar surfaces, that are joined together. A first set of channels is formed in the generally planar surface of a first one of th... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7198201 | Swirl nozzle and method of making same A spray nozzle includes a body defining an inlet chamber and an outlet. An orifice disk, adjacent the outlet, has opposing surfaces, an inner sidewall extending between the opposing surfaces which defines an orifice, and a peripheral sidewall extending between the o... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7188450 | Use of within-field-element-size CV for improved nutrient fertilization in crop production A method for in-season macro and micronutrient application based on predicted yield potential, coefficient of variation, and a nutrient response index. The inventive method includes the steps of: determining a nutrient response index for a field; determining the nor... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7186351 | Injection valve A method for producing a filter element includes forming longitudinal ducts extending between upstream and downstream surfaces of the filter element, and installing a heating element for heating regions of walls of the ducts along longitudinal extent of the walls. T... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7137568 | Apparatus and method for flow diverter A flow diverter for diverting an initial flow stream of pressurized fluid from a source of pressurized fluid. The flow diverter comprises a housing having an upstream end, an inlet opening in the upstream end, a downstream end generally opposed to the upstream end, ... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7066407 | Shower 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 |
| 6978949 | Apparatus and method for setting injector lift A method of directly setting an injector lift that involves the provisioning of a valve body having an uniform internal diameter, inserting a sleeve assembly to a predetermined distance and securing the sleeve assembly. The apparatus includes a sleeve, a lower armat... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6953161 | Nozzle, especially an atomizing nozzle for an oil burner A nozzle, especially an atomizing nozzle for an oil burner, has a housing with a nozzle opening, and a distributing insert which from the interior of the housing lies on the housing in the area of the nozzle opening and is held in the housing with the help of a defo... | 10/11/2005 |
| 6923908 | Filter apparatus A filter apparatus for use in liquid chromatography systems includes a housing component having an open channel formed therethrough for operably receiving fluid transfer tubing in at least a first end thereof, a relatively thin mesh filter component, and a securemen... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6907319 | System for the application of pesticides A system for the variable rate application of pesticides is provides, comprising a) a vehicle capable of traversing an agricultural production area; b) at least one sensor for attachment to said vehicle for direct sensing plant and/or condition data on said agricult... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6843433 | Swirl nozzle and swirl nozzle assembly having filter A swirl nozzle assembly connected to a water supplying pipe. A main body has one end coupled to the water supplying pipe and the other end internally threaded to form a coupling part. A filter is positioned in an accommodating space which is defined inward of the co... | 01/18/2005 |
| 6814249 | Garbage bin with air cleaner A garbage storage apparatus includes a bin, a cover and an air cleaner. The bin defines a space for storing garbage. The cover is for covering the bin. The air cleaner is communicated with the bin for cleaning air in the bin. The air cleaner may include a catalyst f... | 11/09/2004 |
| 6796518 | Multi-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 |
| 6732954 | Pore structures for reduced pressure aerosolization A nozzle comprising a thin, flexible substantially planar polymeric film having a plurality of pores with structures allowing for generation of an aerosol at reduced extrusion pressure is disclosed. The pores can comprise at least two sections, or steps, in which th... | 05/11/2004 |
| 6708907 | Fuel injector producing non-symmetrical conical fuel distribution A fuel injector including a body having an inlet, an outlet, and a fuel passageway extending from the inlet to the outlet along a longitudinal axis. An armature is proximate the inlet of the body. A needle is operatively connected to the armature. A seat is proximat... | 03/23/2004 |
| 6626378 | Shower apparatus A hollow bar is provided in a bathroom and connected with a faucet 10 and a shower head 1. The hollow bar comprises a slide bar 3 for the hook 2 of the shower head or a grip bar 15 for a user. Water treating material such as a filter medium, ion exchange ... | 09/30/2003 |
| 6536685 | Foamer A foam dispenser utilizes a deformable reservoir, a foamable fluid and air or other gas; a discharge device and an arrangement for producing foam that includes a plurality of mesh screens. When the dispenser is operated, air from inside the dispenser is m... | 03/25/2003 |
| 6457658 | Two-level nozzles with integrated or built-in filters and method A molded fluid device having a power nozzle with a width W and a coupling passage coupling a source of fluid to the power nozzle. The coupling passage is formed on one chip or insert surface and has a planar enlargement and a plurality of posts spaced acr... | 10/01/2002 |
| 6409100 | Articulated 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 |
| 6367715 | Method and device for producing an aerosol The device for forming an aerosol has a device for adjusting the amount of particle former transported by the spray jet per time unit and/or a device for adjusting the amount of compressed gas passing per time unit through the wall. Such a device can be u... | 04/09/2002 |
| 6354516 | Pore structures for reduced pressure aerosolization A nozzle comprising a thin, flexible substantially planar polymeric film having a plurality of pores with structures allowing for generation of an aerosol at reduced extrusion pressure is disclosed. The pores can comprise at least two sections, or steps, ... | 03/12/2002 |
| 6350378 | Water quality improver The object of the present invention is to easily produce water having fine clusters and containing little chlorinated material. Said object is attained by a water treating apparatus consisting of a cylindrical body having a water inlet at the upper end an... | 02/26/2002 |
| 6241166 | Shower head rose A shower head has a first chamber defined in part by an outer wall or body and having an entrance bush to receive a supply of water which is deflected into the first chamber by a baffle on spaced legs depending from the bush. The shower head has a second ... | 06/05/2001 |
| 6186409 | Nozzles with integrated or built-in filters and method A molded fluidic device having a power nozzle with a width W and a coupling passage coupling a source of fluid to said power nozzle. The coupling passage has a planar enlargement and a plurality of posts spaced across the enlargement, the spacing S betwee... | 02/13/2001 |
| 6106772 | Injector impinger A sterilizing system for receiving a stream of solid-stabilizer-containing fluid and sterilizing an article comprises a chamber for receiving the article and an injection assembly coupled to the chamber for generating and introducing a fluid jet into the ... | 08/22/2000 |
| 6062496 | Valve cartridge having pressure sensor for agriculture and weed control An agricultural spray implement includes a plurality of removable valve/filter/nozzle cartridges. Each removable cartridge has a housing that retains a high speed solenoid valve and a spray nozzle. When the solenoid valve is open, an agricultural liquid (... | 05/16/2000 |
| 6056211 | Hydrant flushing diffuser A hydrant flushing diffuser handles a flow of water from a hydrant as it is being flushed. The diffuser allows the flushing to take place in a safe manner and without destroying surrounding landscaping or other objects. The invention includes a hydrant fl... | 05/02/2000 |
| 6026645 | Fuel/air mixing disks for dry low-NOx combustors A fuel mixer for a gas turbine combustor is provided. The fuel mixer has a substantially cylindrical body with a flared end and a tapered end. The flared end is adapted for receiving compressed air and for channeling the compressed air into the fuel mixer... | 02/22/2000 |
| 5975434 | Showerhead system with turbulence inducing and water purification means A showerhead system with internal filtration media includes a fluid-tight pressure housing having a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet, the outlet substantially co-axial with the inlet, the housing having a substantially cylindrical internal surface. The syst... | 11/02/1999 |
| 5857627 | Foam-forming nozzle A nozzle arrangement for a medium expansion foam fire extinguisher. The nozzle arrangement comprises a discharge tube with a discharge port for the foam at one end. At the other end there is a full cone supply nozzle for the foam concentrate solution. The... | 01/12/1999 |
| 5833144 | High speed solenoid valve cartridge for spraying an agricultural liquid in a field An agricultural spray implement includes a plurality of removable valve/filter/nozzle cartridges. Each removable cartridge has a single housing that retains a magnetized filter, a high speed solenoid valve, and a spray nozzle. In the event the system filt... | 11/10/1998 |
| 5816502 | Lawn chemical dispersal system A lawn chemical dispersal system including a remotely positionable spray nozzle having a nozzle intake connector and at least one nozzle discharge orifice; and a lawn chemical mixing unit having an intake hose coupling, a flow pipe in connection with the ... | 10/06/1998 |
