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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7461701 | Aerosol fire-retarding delivery device A fire retarding canister has a housing with aerosol exit ports. A cooling material is supported within the housing above the exit ports. A combustion chamber within the housing is above the cooling material. An aerosol forming composition is supported within the ho... | 12/09/2008 |
| 7458524 | Spray nozzle with alignment key A spray nozzle assembly includes a nozzle tip and a nozzle tip holder. The holder can be rotationally adjusted so as to change the spray pattern orientation for a nozzle tip that produces an asymmetrical spray pattern. The nozzle holder includes a keyway feature suc... | 12/02/2008 |
| 7458528 | Fluid misting apparatus A fluid misting apparatus and method that is adapted to be attached to a cycle having an energy source, the fluid misting apparatus includes a reservoir for containing a fluid and a centrifugal pump that is powered by the energy source, wherein the pump is in fluid ... | 12/02/2008 |
| 7455119 | Automotive onboard fire suppression system reservoir with pressure-configurable orifices An automotive vehicle includes a vehicle body and at least one reservoir containing a fire suppressant agent. A distribution system receives the fire suppression agent from the reservoir and conducts the agent to at least one location about the vehicle's body in res... | 11/25/2008 |
| 7455245 | Diffusion device A diffusion device includes a housing having a battery disposed therein and adapted to receive a replaceable fluid reservoir for holding a fluid, wherein the fluid reservoir includes a wick for movement of the fluid to a discharge end thereof. The diffusion device f... | 11/25/2008 |
| 7451940 | Moisturizer infusor This invention will allow an individual to take a shower or bath and apply a moisturizer at the same time by moving a shaft into a particular position on the device. The movement of the shaft section will align a series of internal cavities or internal grooves to pr... | 11/18/2008 |
| 7451830 | Automotive onboard fire suppression system reservoir with structural foam core An automotive vehicle includes a vehicle body and at least one reservoir containing a fire suppressant agent. A distribution system receives the fire suppression agent from the reservoir and conducts the agent to at least one location about the vehicle's body in res... | 11/18/2008 |
| 7451829 | Automotive fire suppression system with a composite reservoir having a combination lower closure and propellant base A composite reservoir for an onboard fire suppression system includes an outer wall of composite material, with the outer wall having a generally cylindrical section. An inner reinforcement has a section inserted into the generally cylindrical section of the outer w... | 11/18/2008 |
| 7448452 | Automotive fire suppression system with a reinforced, double concave composite reservoir An onboard fire suppression system for a vehicle has at least one composite reservoir containing a fire suppressant agent. The reservoir includes a pressure vessel formed from fiber-composite material and having at least one double concave section. At least one rein... | 11/11/2008 |
| 7448556 | Dispenser bottle for at least two active fluids A dispenser bottle having a first receiving container for a first active fluid and at least a second receiving container for a second active fluid, wherein the receiving containers each have a respective outlet for the active fluid and the outlets are arranged adjac... | 11/11/2008 |
| RE40562 | Retractable telescoping fire sprinkler A retracting telescoping automatic fire sprinkler is disclosed. In a dry system, the sprinkler extends to its operating position under system pressure that is applied in response to a preaction signal. When system pressure is removed, as in after a test is completed... | 11/04/2008 |
| 7438240 | Hand-held sprayer for hose rollers A hand-held sprayer includes an at least partially hollow shaft section, a liquid dispensing section and a hollow connecting plug element for connecting a hose extension to the hand-held sprayer. The connecting plug element is arranged within shaft section and can b... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7434752 | Fuel injection valve A fuel injection valve is provided that includes a valve seat member (3) having provided therein a conical valve seat (8) and a valve seat hole (7) communicating with the downstream end of the valve seat (8), a flat fuel diffusion chamber... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7431222 | Aerosol spray masking device A masking device to prevent over-spray when using an aerosol can to apply aerosols to a work surface. The device includes a horizontal channel structure, the back end of which is essentially open and serves as an insertion point for an aerosol nozzle feed tube from ... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7431221 | Lock assembly for a multiple stage folding boom assembly A lock assembly is provided to secure a multi-stage folding boom assembly having left and right booms, each boom having an middle section that pivots about a vertical axis with respect to an inner section, an outer section that pivots about a second vertical axis wi... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7431099 | Automotive onboard fire suppression system reservoir with discharge port controlled by piloted spool valve An automotive vehicle includes a vehicle body and at least one reservoir containing a fire suppressant agent. A distribution system receives the fire suppression agent from the reservoir and conducts the agent to at least one location about the vehicle's body in res... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7431223 | Spray gun A spray gun for spraying paints and similar viscous media that can be propelled pneumatically, comprising a gun housing for accommodating components of the spray gun that effect propulsion, mixture and/or metering, a handle projecting from the gun housing, and a res... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7429003 | Spray boom suspension lock assembly An assembly for locking a suspension arrangement operatively connected between a boom assembly and a carrying frame that are supported on a boom support implement or vehicle is provided. The implement or vehicle also includes a lift linkage operable to move the carr... | 09/30/2008 |
| 7429005 | Adjustable spray pattern sprinkler A sprinkler having an adjustable spray pattern is disclosed. The sprinkler may include a housing. The housing may include an inlet portion disposed to receive water and an outlet portion. The outlet portion may include a first outlet aperture and a second outlet ape... | 09/30/2008 |
| 7424979 | Fragrance vibrating and nebulizing module An improved fragrance vibrating and nebulizing module comprises a holding unit which is installed on an opening of a container, so that a plurality of retainers can retain a wick in place. Two engaging portions formed on an outer periphery of the holding unit can co... | 09/16/2008 |
| 7424980 | Nano-electrospray nebulizer A nebulizer is provided for use as an ion source for a mass spectrometer. The nebulizer facilitates alignment with a mass spectrometer target, reduces sample and nebulizer gas leakage, is easy to assemble and disassemble, and operates over a wide range of sample flo... | 09/16/2008 |
| 7422166 | Fuel injector having a separable armature and pintle A fuel injector comprises an injector body having a tip portion defining a spray aperture; a pintle extending within the tip portion for axial movement between an extended position and a retracted position, the pintle having a head portion engageable with the spray ... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7422072 | Sprinkler wedge A sprinkler wedge designed for inhibiting water discharge from an open or activated sprinkler head. The sprinkler wedge generally comprises a main body having proximal and distal ends. A handle assembly connected toward the proximal end for easy grasping by a human ... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7422163 | Ceiling paddle fan with integral water mister and associated method A method and system for a ceiling fan with an integral water mister apparatus, particularly for outdoor use, includes a conventional ceiling fan having a multi-speed motor, forward and reverse directional capabilities and a plurality of rotating blades in a variety ... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7419010 | Seal breaking apparatus of gas cylinder The present invention provides a fire extinguisher. The fire extinguisher has two cylindrical bodies that can house a plurality of gas cylinders; a plurality of cylinder holders; a plurality of needle tubes that can break sealing plates sealing the gas cylinders; an... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7419107 | Swivel inlet hose-drag linear irrigation machine A swivel inlet hose-drag irrigation machine is disclosed which utilizes an inlet elbow mounted in a swivel bearing on the cart to attach a water supply hose to the machine. The inlet elbow is mounted to the side of the four-wheel linear cart rather than behind the c... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7413024 | Self-closing vent assembly A self-closing vent has its frame and a honeycomb screen coated with an intumescent material. When affixed to a wall with an opening the vent is normally open, allowing free flow of air through the opening, but when exposed to the heat of a fire, the intumescent mat... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7410107 | Apparatus and method for reducing anhydrous ammonia application by optimizing distribution An apparatus, method, and system for distributing gas and/or liquid phase substance from an inlet to multiple outlets with reduced variations and distribution. The apparatus includes a body having an inlet and a plurality of outlets. In one aspect, a rotatable impel... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7407014 | Automotive onboard fire suppression system reservoir with internal reinforcement An automotive vehicle includes a vehicle body and at least one reservoir containing a fire suppressant agent. A distribution system receives the fire suppression agent from the reservoir and conducts the agent to at least one location about the vehicle's body in res... | 08/05/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7398933 | Injection valve An injector, in particular an injector for a combustion engine, includes at least one nozzle module which has an injection nozzle and a supply line for a fluid under a supply pressure, and a valve-control module, which is in operative connection with the nozzle modu... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7395868 | Apparatus for blocking a medium flow passage in a spray head, and spray head An apparatus for blocking a medium flow passage in a spray head has a blocking element in the passage that, when unbroken, blocks the passage of medium from a first side having a first pressure to a second side having a second pressure. A supporting element is on th... | 07/08/2008 |
| 7389949 | Pressure washer trigger lock A pressure washer wand is connectable to a source of fluid. The pressure washer wand includes a housing that defines an interior and a flow path disposed substantially within the interior. The flow path includes an inlet in fluid communication with the source and an... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7389953 | Spray head for a granulating system A spraying head for a granulating installation includes a slotted nozzle in which a nozzle channel having an oblong cross-section of flow is limited downwards by a floor surface, upwards by a top surface and laterally by a side face on each side. An oblong flow cont... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7389943 | Electromechanical apparatus for dispensing volatile substances with single dispensing mechanism and cartridge for holding multiple receptacles An apparatus for dispensing a volatile substance includes an electromechanical dispenser attached to a pivot arm, and a cartridge for holding a plurality of reservoirs each containing a volatile substance. The cartridge is rotatable such that any one of the reservoi... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7389825 | Aerosol fire-retarding delivery device A fire extinguishing assembly includes an ignition unit and an aerosol generating unit. The ignition unit in one embodiment comprises a spring loaded piston that is held under spring tension by a formed eutectic, which deforms at a predetermined temperature. When su... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7384008 | Laser alignment system for a mechanized irrigation system A laser alignment system is provided for a mechanized irrigation system with the laser alignment system being operatively connected to the drive tower motors of the irrigation system to maintain the spans of the irrigation system in alignment. ... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7380729 | Dispensing method In a method for cleaning a liquid delivery device such as a dispensing or pipetting device, the liquid chamber can be flushed in a cleaning step. To remove gas bubbles which might exist in the liquid chamber, for example, the liquid in the liquid chamber is vibrated... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7380732 | Multiple discharge orifice spray nozzle A spray tip for discharging a controlled liquid spray distribution is provided. The spray tip includes a spray tip body having an inlet end for connection to a pressurized liquid supply. The spray tip body includes a first fluid chamber having a first longitudinal a... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7377451 | Jet dispersing device A jet dispersing device includes a high pressure region having a flow inlet and a low pressure region having a flow outlet. A partition wall is positioned within the high pressure region such that the high pressure region is partitioned from the low pressure region.... | 05/27/2008 |
