Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
239289000 | COMBINED OR CONVERTIBLE | 86 |
20080217433 | Street treatment method & apparatus - The invention provides a street treatment system for bio-remediation and breakdown of oils and/or toxic compounds, as well as treatment of organic pests such as weeds, bugs and other naturally occurring organic material that are resident on man-made surfaces such as pavement, curb lines or other such surfaces. The invention uses a street sweeper that uses a mounted sprayer, tubing, a pump, a tank and controls located in the cab of the street sweeper to operate the apparatus. The tank holds the bio-remediation fluid or pesticide/weed killer that is then applied to the pavement, curb line, etc. | 09-11-2008 |
20080315014 | Personal Cooling Device for a Motorcycle Rider - The present invention is a personal cooling device for use during the operation of a motorcycle to provide a mist of water to keep a rider or passenger cool during hot weather. The device in a first embodiment consists of a water reservoir connected to an electric motor driven by the bikes electrical system to push water through tubing toward and out nozzles mounted on the motorcycle's handle bars. | 12-25-2008 |
20090014556 | Mist-Spraying Electric Fan - An electric fan with a mist-spraying device includes: a base, a support mounted on the base; a head assembly mounted on top of the support, the head assembly including a motor, fan blades driven by the motor, and a mantle housing the fan blades; a control device controlling the fan and the mist-spraying; an atomizing device disposed on the base; and a mist-spraying pipe disposed adjacent to the fan blades and connected to the atomizing device via an atomizing passage. The mist-spraying pipe is disposed at a front side of the fan blades. The mist-spraying pipe is formed with a plurality of apertures which are through holes and face the fan blades. | 01-15-2009 |
20090032617 | Spray Caps for Generating Spraying Sounds Having Enhanced Perceived Loudness - A spray cap for generating a spraying sound having enhanced perceived loudness, the spray cap having an acoustic structure provided around a nozzle to modify a spraying sound produced by spraying through the nozzle as a function of sound pressure level and frequency into a modified spraying sound having a sound spectrum in a sensitive part of the spectrum of human hearing. | 02-05-2009 |
20090057440 | ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD FOR PRODUCTION OF FOIL PARTS - An arrangement with a shaping device ( | 03-05-2009 |
20090114741 | NOZZLE ASSEMBLY FOR A WASHER - The present invention provides a spray arm assembly comprised of a tubular member rotatable about a fixed axis. The tubular member has an internal passage and a central axis extending a length of the tubular member. A nozzle assembly is attachable to an end of the tubular member and fluidly communicates with the internal passage of the tubular member. The nozzle assembly is comprised of an insert attachable to the tubular member in a predetermined position. A nozzle body has an aperture therein defining a spray orifice. The nozzle body is mountable to the insert in one of a plurality of positions wherein the spray orifice has an orientation based upon a position of the nozzle body relative to the insert. A fastening means is provided for fastening the insert and the nozzle body together in one of the plurality of positions. | 05-07-2009 |
20090121047 | FAN SPRAY DEVICE - A fan spray device is provided with a housing defining a liquid reservoir, a port providing access to the liquid reservoir, and a handle portion. A fan assembly is provided on the housing. A spray assembly, proximate the fan assembly, dispenses liquid from the liquid reservoir. A character head, mounted on the housing, is spaced apart from the port. Also, a fan spray device having a housing is provided. The housing has base and handle portions, a front portion spaced apart from the handle portion, and an upper portion connecting the front and handle portions. A liquid reservoir is disposed within the handle portion. The upper portion has a port in fluid communication with the liquid reservoir to receive liquid therethrough to store in the liquid reservoir. A fan assembly is mounted on the front portion. A spray assembly is provided to dispense liquid from the liquid reservoir. | 05-14-2009 |
20090173805 | COMBINATION BLOWER AND HERBICIDE SPRAYING DEVICE - An apparatus for performing grounds maintenance functions and dispensing a fluid includes a grounds maintenance device and a fluid spraying device. The spraying device includes a container mounted on the grounds maintenance device for holding the fluid, and a spraying member in communication with the container for spraying the fluid. The spraying member is moveable from a carrying position in which the spraying member is carried on the grounds maintenance device to a spraying position in which the spraying member is moveable independent of the grounds maintenance device. | 07-09-2009 |
20090179085 | HEATED SHOWERHEAD ASSEMBLY - The present invention generally comprises a heated showerhead assembly that may be used to supply processing gases into a processing chamber. The processing chamber may be an etching chamber. When processing gas is evacuated from the processing chamber, the uniform processing of the substrate may be difficult. As the processing gas is pulled away from the substrate and towards the vacuum pump, the plasma, in the case of etching, may not be uniform across the substrate. Uneven plasma may lead to uneven etching. To prevent uneven etching, the showerhead assembly may be separated into two zones each having independently controllable gas introduction and temperature control. The first zone corresponds to the perimeter of the substrate while the second zone corresponds to the center of the substrate. By independently controlling the temperature and the gas flow through the showerhead zones, etching uniformity of the substrate may be increased. | 07-16-2009 |
20090212131 | Fuel Injector and Method for Identifying Same - A fuel injector includes a solenoid, an armature, and an axially displaceable valve part which is enclosed by a plastic extrusion coat, an RFID chip being irreversibly attached to the plastic extrusion coat at an advantageous position. This RFID chip initially has no data content. During the production process specific data are written on the RFID chip, and later in the production process the specific data are read and evaluated by a writing and reading unit. Specific steps are carried out during the production process, based on the evaluated specific data. | 08-27-2009 |
20090212132 | SPRAY DISPENSER - A spray dispenser comprises a housing and a nozzle. The housing contains a reservoir for storing liquid, an electrolytic cell for receiving liquid from the reservoir and increasing the level of oxidative properties in the liquid, and a pump for circulating fluid between the reservoir and the electrolytic cell so that liquid having enhanced oxidative properties in dispensed from the nozzle. In the preferred embodiment, the electrolytic cell generates hydrogen peroxide from water introduced to the reservoir by the user so that a sterilising solution of hydrogen peroxide is dispensed from the nozzle. | 08-27-2009 |
20090236444 | SANITARY SYSTEM COMPRISING A HAND-HELD SHOWER AND A CHARGING SET - The invention relates to a sanitary system with a hand-held shower including a handle which can be connected to a shower hose and carries a shower head, and at least one lighting device arranged in the shower head. Said lighting device can be supplied with power by at least one accumulator which is connected to connections in a manner accessible from the exterior for connection to a charging set. The sanitary system further including a charging set for charging the accumulator. The accumulator is accommodated in the shower head which, in a coupling area, has the connections for connecting the accumulator to the charging set. The shower head can be detached from the handle and the charging set includes an accommodating area into which the shower head can be introduced with its coupling area for charging the accumulator and which has an inner contour that is complementary to the outer contour of the coupling area of the shower head. | 09-24-2009 |
20090302132 | SPRAY ENVELOPMENT SYSTEM - A spray envelopment system including at least one pressurizable fluid reservoir containing a reservoir fluid which may be an anti-mold or anti-fungal agent is provided. The pressurizable fluid reservoir is in intermittent fluid communication with at least one fluid conduit and with a fluid controller. A plurality of spray heads and the at least one fluid conduit may further form an array extending over various parts of at least one of the external surfaces of a structure and may provide simultaneous spray coverage to a portion, and in some embodiments, a majority of a surface area of the plurality of external surfaces, including a roof. The fluid controller may include a timer and a remotely operable internet accessible controller. The pressurizable fluid reservoir may be in intermittent fluid communication with a building water supply, which can supply diluent for reservoir fluid and supply pressure to the system. | 12-10-2009 |
20100012751 | Laser Assisted Aiming System for Fluid Nozzles - A laser assisted aiming system for use in directing the flow of a nozzle discharging a fluid stream includes a laser module adapted to emit a light beam that is substantially concentric with the stream of fluid discharged from the discharge tip. | 01-21-2010 |
20100044467 | Portable sun care sprayer - The objective of the device is to spray sun care products out of a hand sprayer and can be moved from customer to customer. | 02-25-2010 |
20100065659 | Air pop dancing light air freshener - An air pop dancing light-air freshener comprising: A housing base, an internal or an external electric air pump. Above the housing base are two crystal clear panels walls that create a very thin gap about 0.015 to 0.035 of an inch apart. Between the panels walls, one would pour the scented liquid. The air pump forces air between the two panels wall and through the scented liquid, create the “dancing” motion of the air pop and scented liquid, This action also disperses the scent throughout the room. The air pop dancing light can be easily refilled with various scented liquid. | 03-18-2010 |
20100108780 | LIQUID ATOMIZATION DEVICE AND METHOD - A device and method for atomizing a liquid for delivery to a target zone are presented. The liquid atomization device may include a liquid reservoir to contain a liquid, and a liquid pathway to receive at least a portion of the liquid from the liquid reservoir. The liquid pathway may include one end communicating with the liquid reservoir, and another end communicating with a target zone. Two electrodes may be placed in the liquid pathway to accommodate the liquid therebetween. An AC power source may be connected to each of the electrodes to generate an alternating current through the liquid, thereby atomizing at least a portion of the liquid for delivery to the target zone. | 05-06-2010 |
20100123023 | PERSONAL MISTING DEVICE WITH MANUALLY-OPERATED AND RETRACTABLE FOLDING FAN - A compact personal misting device with no motors or batteries. The device includes a liquid container and a spray pump assembly with a fluid inlet tube that extends into the container. The pump assembly includes an atomizer nozzle operable to output mist using the liquid. The misting device also includes a folding fan pivotally mounted on the container that is selectively positioned in a storage position in which a flexible fan blade is retracted upon itself and also in a cooling position with the fan blade unfolded to extend outward from the container. The fan blade is formed of a flexible material that in the cooling position is substantially planar, e.g., a semi-circular shape. The atomizer nozzle outputs the mist in a target direction that is transverse to the plane containing the unfolded fan blade with the nozzle targeted about 90 degrees from the fan blade in some cases. | 05-20-2010 |
20100181389 | Smell Producing and Outputting Device - A smell producing and outputting device capable of providing a certain smell correspondingly to a certain image or a certain sound is disclosed. The disclosed smell producing and outputting device comprises: an audio processing unit for detecting an image signal or a sound signal; and a smell producing and outputting unit including a smell storing reservoir, a compression part, a driving part, and an outside shell, wherein the smell storing reservoir, the compression part, the driving part are received by the outside shell, and the driving part is electrically connected with the audio processing unit. When a certain image signal or a certain sound signal is received by the audio processing unit, the audio processing unit outputs a driving signal to the driving part, for changing the position of the compression part. Thus, a smell is driven out from the smell producing and outputting unit and distributed in the atmosphere. | 07-22-2010 |
20100181390 | Cleaning tool - A cleaning tool for cleaning dirt from a surface of an object includes a body having a containing space for filling a cleaning liquid and a recess and an opening disposed on a surface of the body, a spray head including a nozzle portion passing through a cap, which is covered and fixed onto the opening, and connected to a suction unit, which extends into the containing space for sucking and accessing the cleaning liquid, wherein a first lateral side of the wiping unit is movably attached and fixed to the recess, and a second lateral side of the wiping unit extends to the outside of the recess, so that a user can press the spray head to spray the cleaning liquid onto a surface of an object while wiping the surface of the object by using the second lateral side of the wiping unit. | 07-22-2010 |
20100187332 | COMMUNICATION TERMINAL - A communication terminal not wastefully exuding aroma depending on the situation and not influencing the ambience of the terminal. The communication terminal ( | 07-29-2010 |
20100213278 | STEAM SPRAYING NOZZLE - The present invention relates to a steam spraying nozzle for spraying fragrant steam which overcomes the problem of uncontrollable fragrance consumption quantity in the conventional technique. The steam spraying nozzle comprises multiple steam outlets disposed on its sealing casing main body. A steam inlet in the main body is connected to a steam generator. A window is set on the main body and equipped with a fragrance box with multiple pores. Steam flows into the inner space of the main body through the steam inlet then flows into the fragrance box by the pores of the fragrance box. Then the steam sprays out of the steam outlets from the pores of the fragrance box. The fragrance box can restrict overflow of the steam to the fragrance, so consumption of the fragrance can be controlled and if necessary, partial pores are closed to further reduce consumption of fragrance. | 08-26-2010 |
20100243756 | Avalanche rescue device - A rescue device includes a control module to sense an avalanche, sense the direction of the surface and establish a target path to the surface. A nozzle is selected or oriented by the control module along the target path. A fluid reservoir is connected to the nozzle to force a fluid through the nozzle along the target path to the surface. This allows rescuers to identify the location of a victim and also provides an air path to the victim. | 09-30-2010 |
20100252655 | Pest Deterrent System - The present invention generally provides a modular electronic pest deterrent system associated with irrigation tubing, useful to frighten away animals that are harmful to crops. | 10-07-2010 |
20100258651 | ELECTRICAL PLUG CONNECTOR AS FUEL INJECTOR CONTACT FOR SHAKEPROOF APPLICATIONS - In an electrical plug connector in the form of a socket contact, having an inner contact part for the electrical contacting of a pin and having an external retention spring surrounding the inner contact part, the inner contact part is formed of nickel brass. | 10-14-2010 |
20100264236 | INJECTOR - An injector having an injector body, in which a housing opening and a communication hale are provided, includes a supporting member fixed to an actuator, which includes a lead-wire supporting portion that supports ends of lead wires and a plate portion formed integrally with the lead-wire supporting portion. A thickness of the plate portion is smaller than that of the lead-wire supporting portion, and multiple trench portions are provided on a surface of the plate portion so that the plate portion can be easily bent. While the supporting member passes through the housing opening, the lead wires straight move. After an end portion of the supporting member contacts the communication hole, external force is applied to the end portion to bend the plate portion, and thereby the lead wires are bent while moving in the communication hole. | 10-21-2010 |
20100276514 | Multi-Stimulus Personal Defense Device - A baton includes an elongate housing with a first compartment and a second compartment. A power source is located in the first compartment. An interchangeable operative component is located in the second compartment and may be removable/replaceable. The interchangeable operative component may be a training module, a light source, a laser generator, a sound generator, an incapacitation waveform generator, and combinations thereof. | 11-04-2010 |
20100282865 | ROTARY ATOMIZING HEAD TYPE COATING DEVICE - A rotation restricting mechanism is provided between a mounting shaft section of a rotational shaft and a mounting tube section of a rotary atomizing head. The rotation restricting mechanism includes a male spline member provided on the outer peripheral side of the mounting shaft section, and a female spline member provided on the inner peripheral side of the mounting tube section. By meshing engagement of the male spline member with the female spline member, the rotation restricting mechanism restricts rotational displacements of the rotary atomizing head relative to the rotational shaft. | 11-11-2010 |
20100294855 | PAINT SPRAYER WITH FRAME STEP - This invention allows a painter to use a sprayer | 11-25-2010 |
20100301136 | Combined spray container and wipe dispensing device - A combined spray container and wipe dispensing device which comprises a spray bottle, a disposable wiping structure, and a mechanism for operatively connecting the disposable wiping structure to one side of the spray bottle, wherein a person can utilize both the spray bottle and the disposable wiping structure in conjunction with each other. | 12-02-2010 |
20100301137 | CONDUIT REEL FOR DRIPPER IRRIGATION LINE - A reel device for winding/unwinding a continuous dripper irrigation line thereby customizably deploying the dripper irrigation line over an irrigated area and providing irrigation to the area is disclosed. The device includes: a structural frame-work, a rotational pivot suspended by the structural framework, at least one reel sub-unit revolving around the pivot, and a swivel conduit connector having at least one outlet, whereto the dripper irrigation line is connected. The reel device as well as irrigation systems in which such devices can be implemented are equivalently applicable for gardening, farming, industrial agriculture cultivation and crop growing, and for growth of any vegetation type or plant for any purpose whatsoever that reacquire an irrigation. | 12-02-2010 |
20110068196 | CLEANING TOOL - The present disclosure provides an integrated spray and wipe system. A method of using such a system is also provided. In one embodiment, the system includes a fluid reservoir that extends through the center of a roll of cleaning material (e.g., paper towel roll). The tool houses cleaning fluid and cleaning wipes and therefore can be used to dispense liquid or cleaning wipes as needed. | 03-24-2011 |
20110089259 | SHOWER HEAD WITH REFLECTIVE ANTI-FOGGING SURFACE - Various apparatus and methods involve a showerhead that directs a stream of fluid through a portion of a cavity in a direct heat transfer relationship with a reflective surface prior to directing a stream out of the cavity and through a plurality of apertures toward a user. In an illustrative example, the user may view an image on the reflective surface while being sprayed with the plurality of streams in a steam filled environment. In some examples, the showerhead may include an inlet configured to direct the fluid toward the reflective surface as it, enters the cavity. In some examples, the showerhead may operate to substantially reduce or prevent condensation from forming on the reflective surface by promoting heat transfer from the fluid to the reflective surface. | 04-21-2011 |
20110101128 | Mist Fan - A mist fan comprises a fan and a mister disposed in the interior of a housing. The mister has a mist discharge orifice provided on one side to communicate with a mist puff opening formed on the housing. The other side of the mister is connected to a liquid introducing tank that is placed within a liquid bucket chamber of the housing. The bucket chamber can accommodate a liquid bucket, and the liquid contained in the liquid bucket can flow into the mister through the liquid introducing tank. The liquid in the liquid bucket is atomized by the mister and the mist is puffed to the outside from the mist discharge orifice through the mist puff opening on the housing. Then, the mist is uniformly distributed to the ambience by the wind produced from the fan. Thus, better indoor humidity conditioning can be attained by the mist fan. | 05-05-2011 |
20110121101 | Personal Cooling Device for a Motorcycle Rider - The present invention is a personal cooling device for use during the operation of a motorcycle to provide a mist of water to keep a rider or passenger cool during hot weather. The device in a first embodiment consists of a water reservoir connected to an electric motor driven by the bikes electrical system to push water through tubing toward and out nozzles mounted on the motorcycle's handle bars. | 05-26-2011 |
20110132999 | HOUSING AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING THE SAME - A housing is used in an electronic device. The housing includes a storing chamber, a diffusion chamber, a ventilating element; and a plurality of air holes defined in the diffusion chamber. The storing chamber is configured for receiving perfume. The diffusion chamber communicates with the storing chamber by a slit. The ventilating element seals the slit to prevent liquid flow therethrough. The diffusion chamber comprises a channel, the smell of the perfume penetrates the ventilating element from the storing chamber to the channel and exit the housing though the air holes. The present disclosure further discloses an electronic device using the housing. | 06-09-2011 |
20110147490 | SHOWER HEAD STRUCTURE WITH FAUCET FUNCTION - A shower head structure with faucet function comprises a water outlet body and a handle. The water outlet body is provided with a shower head water outlet device and a faucet water outlet. The water outlet body is provided with two separate waterways which are respectively connected with the shower head water outlet device and the faucet water outlet. The handle is provided with a water inlet cavity. The water outlet body is hermetically pivotally connected with the handle. The water outlet body rotates relative to the handle in order that the water inlet cavity of the handle is communicated with one of the waterways of the water outlet body. | 06-23-2011 |
20110226872 | KIOSK - This invention presents a kiosk with novel kiosk housing. The kiosk housing has inner walls, outer walls, and an air circulation path between the inner walls and outer walls. The inner walls define an interior space. The kiosk further has a blower for supplying air into the air circulation path so as to fill the air circulation path with pressurized air. The kiosk can have a misting feature, visual and audio display, and scent feature. | 09-22-2011 |
20110226873 | SELF-CLEANSING AUTOMATED SHOWER ATTACHMENT - The invention is directed to a shower attachment which first includes a vertical assembly having a top end, a corresponding bottom end and a stabilizing bar encased by an outer shell. The outer shell includes a slit to gain access to the stabilizing bar. Positioned at the top of the vertical assembly is a shower head that receives pressurized water from a water intake connected to the plumbing of the existing shower enclosure. Attached to the vertical assembly is a multi pivot arm having a first arm and corresponding second arm. This second arm includes a first track and corresponding second track in parallel relation to one another. Positioned at the distal end of the second arm is a dispenser having a quantity of cleanser. | 09-22-2011 |
20110240762 | WIRING BOARD AND LIQUID JETTING HEAD - A wiring board to be connected to an object includes: contact points to be connected to the object; wires connected to the contact points; and a substrate on which the contact points and the wires are formed. The substrate has a first portion which has openings and overlaps with the object when the wiring board is connected to the object, and a second portion which is continuous to the first portion. The contact points include first contact points formed in the first portion on one surface of the substrate facing the object, and second contact points formed in the second portion, on the other surface of the substrate, at areas which do not overlap with the first contact points when the substrate is bent so that the first portion is overlapped with the second portion. | 10-06-2011 |
20110303764 | SPRINKLER HEAD ADAPTER FOR OUTDOOR LIGHT - An adapter for an outdoor light is disclosed. The adapter includes a hollow elongated element having a top end and a bottom end, a first opening at the top end of the elongated element, wherein the first opening accepts a shaft of the outdoor light to create a friction fit with the shaft, a second opening at the bottom end of the elongated element, wherein the second opening includes a projecting brim spanning only a portion of a circumference of the second opening and an inset lip coextensive with the projecting brim and extending from the projecting brim toward a center of the second opening. | 12-15-2011 |
20110309162 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR WATER DESALINIZATION - An apparatus includes a set of atomizers, a housing and a separator. Each atomizer includes an inlet portion that receives an inlet flow of a solution and an outlet portion that produces an atomized flow of the solution. The housing defines a flow path. Each atomizer is disposed at least partially within the housing such that the outlet portion of each atomizer is in fluid communication with the flow path. The housing is configured such that a gas flowing within the flow path can be sequentially mixed with the atomized flow of the solution produced by the outlet portion of each atomizer to produce a mixture of the gas and the solution. The separator produces a first outlet flow including a portion of the gas and a vaporized portion of a solvent, and a second outlet flow including a liquid portion of the solvent and a solute. | 12-22-2011 |
20120006911 | DUAL-FUNCTIONAL SCREEN CLEANER - A dual-functional screen cleaner has a housing unit, a cleaning body, and a cleaning liquid container. The housing unit has a first housing and a second housing opposite the first housing. The first housing and the second housing have a first housing trough and a second housing trough respectively. The second housing trough has an upper housing trough and a lower housing trough opposite the upper housing trough. The cleaning body is removably accommodated in the lower housing trough. The cleaning liquid container is located in the upper housing trough. | 01-12-2012 |
20120018533 | WATER JET MASSAGE APPARATUS - Provided is a water jet massage apparatus. The water jet massage apparatus includes a nozzle and a lamp. The nozzle sprays a mixed water jet including air and water. The lamp is disposed in the nozzle. Here, the mixed water jet is sprayed between the lamp and the nozzle while surrounding the lamp. The lamp emits light in a spray direction of the mixed water jet. The nozzle includes a first nozzle part and a second nozzle part. The first nozzle part has a cylindrical shape and has a plurality of air spray holes along an inner circumferential surface thereof. The second nozzle part is detachably disposed in the first nozzle part and having at least one water spray hole. | 01-26-2012 |
20120031996 | FUEL INJECTOR HOLDER - A fuel injector for an internal combustion engine having an elongated body with a fuel inlet end and a fuel discharge end. The injector body includes an outwardly extending plate attached at a position between its ends and this plate includes at least one radially outwardly extending tab so that the cross-sectional shape of the plate is noncircular. A fuel cup receives the fuel inlet end of the fuel injector and includes a radially inwardly extending ledge at a mid position of the cavity. This ledge includes a through bore complementary in shape to the shape of the plate so that, with the fuel injector and plate aligned at a predetermined angular assembly position, the plate passes through the ledge upon insertion of the fuel injector into the cavity. Thereafter, rotation of the fuel injector and attached plate to a locking position positions the tabs above the ledge thus locking the fuel injector to the fuel cup. | 02-09-2012 |
20120031997 | ANTI-ROTATION CLIP FOR A TWIST LOCK FUEL INJECTOR - A fuel injector with an anti-rotation clip for use in conjunction with a twist lock fuel injector inserted into a receiving fuel cup. The clip includes at least one connector leg which extends at least partially over the electrical connector for the fuel injector and locks the clip against rotation relative to the fuel injector electrical connector. A protrusion on a fuel cup arm engages a notch formed in the fuel cup to lock the arm against rotation relative to the fuel cup. | 02-09-2012 |
20120031998 | FLUSHING SYSTEM - An anti-pirate system to prevent boarding of a vessel includes a number of spray devices ( | 02-09-2012 |
20120037724 | Electrospray Interface To A Microfluidic Substrate - An apparatus for chemical separations includes a microfluidic substrate having an outlet aperture for outputting an eluent of a sample, a spray unit having an inlet to receive the eluent and an outlet to emit a spray of the eluent, and a force-applying unit. The spray unit has a deformable portion defining the inlet and having an elastic modulus that is lower than an elastic modulus of the microfluidic substrate. The force-applying unit, such as a spring, is disposed to urge the deformable portion in contact with the substrate to form a substantially fluid-tight seal. | 02-16-2012 |
20120037725 | SPRINKLER CONTROL SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A system for controlling a sprinkler system includes an outdoor light including a control circuit and a first radio frequency transceiver. The system further includes a sprinkler zone controller having a second radio frequency transceiver and electronics for controlling at least one hydraulic valve of the sprinkler zone. The control circuit for the outdoor light is configured to provide a control signal to the sprinkler zone controller via the first radio frequency transceiver and the second radio frequency transceiver. | 02-16-2012 |
20120080539 | Foam spray head assembly - A foam spray head assembly includes a head, a first piston unit, a valve unit, a link, a second piston unit, a cylinder, a resilient member and a resilient valve. The valve unit is directly connected to the head to allow the valve unit to receive the pressing force of the head to quickly respond in the form of reciprocating motion. The parts made of metal such as the spring is isolated from the liquid to ensure that the liquid is not affected by the metal. | 04-05-2012 |
20120118995 | Safety video spray - A personal protection device providing the user with increased protection against an attacker. The device is sufficiently compact so that it can be hand-held by the user. The device is equipped with a canister containing pepper spray (or other non-lethal fluid), a camera (capable of recording up to three minutes), and a USB post which allows for recorded material to be downloaded to a personal computer. The design of the device is such that the user's ability to use the device easily, efficiently, and effectively is maximized. Furthermore, the design allows for an attack to be recorded and stored so that images of the attack can be subsequently produced. These images can then be used by law enforcement to identify the attacker and help lead to his/her capture. | 05-17-2012 |
20120160934 | SYSTEM, METHOD, AND APPARATUS FOR DELIVERING HIGHLY ATOMIZED DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID TO AN EXHAUST AFTERTREATMENT SYSTEM - A system includes a cylindrical blend chamber having two inlets and one outlet. The outlet is fluidly coupled to a transfer line, and a nozzle is positioned downstream of the transfer line. The nozzle is fluidly coupled to an exhaust stream of an internal combustion engine. The system further includes a first inlet fluidly coupled to a diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) stream, and a second inlet fluidly coupled to an air stream. The DEF stream and the air stream intersect at a divergent angle. | 06-28-2012 |
20120193449 | Anchoring Inserts, Electrode Assemblies, and Plasma Processing Chambers - A showerhead electrode is provided where backside inserts are positioned in backside recesses formed along the backside of the electrode. The backside inserts comprise a threaded outside diameter, a threaded inside diameter, and a tool engaging portion formed in the threaded inside diameter. The tool engaging portion is formed such that the backside insert further comprises one or more lateral shielding portions between the tool engaging portion and the threaded outside diameter to prevent a tool engaged with the tool engaging portion of the backside insert from extending beyond the threaded outside diameter of the insert. Further, the tool engaging portion of the backside insert comprises a plurality of torque-receiving slots arranged about the axis of rotation of the backside insert. The torque-receiving slots are arranged to avoid on-axis rotation of the backside insert via opposing pairs of torque-receiving slots. | 08-02-2012 |
20120223156 | CLAMP AND SPIKE FOR FLEXIBLE CONDUIT - A clamp and spike combination for use in conjunction with a flexible conduit, comprising a spike including an inlet rod with a sharpened tip for penetration into the conduit, an outlet rod connected to the inlet rod, the outlet rod having a barbed tip for attachment to a tube. The bore extends through the rods from the sharpened tip to the barbed tip, whereby the spike provides a channel for the passage of fluid. Further included, a clamp including two legs extending substantially parallel with each other and spaced apart from each other by a distance, an apex portion connecting the two legs to each other so that the clamp is shaped substantially in the form of an inverted “U”; and an opening in the apex portion, the opening being sized to receive the inlet rod of the spike. | 09-06-2012 |
20120256014 | APPARATUS FOR TREATING MULCH IN SITU - A sprayer apparatus for applying treatment liquid to a landscaping material. The sprayer apparatus includes first and second spray outlets and an agitator therebetween. In use, the landscape material to be treated is first sprayed, the material is agitated (e.g., turned), and a second spray of treatment liquid is applied to the landscape material. Also described are methods for applying a treatment, such as colorant, to an installed landscaping material (such as wood chips or mulch), reducing the need to replace worn or weathered material. The methods include applying a pre-treatment to protect elements proximate the landscape material that are not to be treated, applying a treatment liquid to the landscaping material by spraying, and then rinsing any elements proximate the landscape material that may have be inadvertently and undesirably treated. | 10-11-2012 |
20130056555 | ODOR RELEASE SYSTEM, ELECTRONIC DEVICE, ARTICLE, ODOR RELEASE CONTROL METHOD FOR ODOR RELEASE SYSTEM, PROGRAM, COMPUTER-READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM - An odor release system includes an odor releasing section ( | 03-07-2013 |
20130062437 | SHOWER AND SPEAKER ASSEMBLY - A shower and speaker assembly. The assembly may include a shower device including a device housing defining an inlet communicating with an inlet chamber, an outlet and a waterway communicating between the inlet chamber and the outlet, the device housing further defining a receptacle having a closed end and an open end, the inlet chamber being behind the closed end, the waterway extending along the receptacle from the closed end toward the open end; and a speaker supportable in the receptacle. The outlet may define an outlet plane, and the speaker may include a speaker housing providing a speaker outlet, the speaker outlet being one of aligned with and positioned forwardly of the outlet plane when the speaker is supported in the receptacle. The assembly may further include a magnetic connecting structure operable to releasably connect the speaker and the shower device. | 03-14-2013 |
20130119154 | Misting Apparatus with Zonal Control - An apparatus for providing mist to a user, where the apparatus has multiple misting nozzles grouped into zones of one or more misting nozzles. The misting nozzles are supplied water from a supply line, and valves controlling the flow of water through the supply line and to the misting nozzles of each zone. | 05-16-2013 |
20130175361 | MULTIFUNCTIONAL SCHUMANN WAVE MACHINE - A multifunctional Schumann wave machine of the present invention includes a shell, a luminous device, a rotary device, a rotary blade, a droplets straining device and an air blower. The present invention provides color therapy as its luminous bodies emit lights to outside of the shell and release Schumann waves. The rotary blade and droplets straining device can produce and spray fine droplets with anions. Additionally, the water contained in the present invention is added some aromatic essential oil. Bodies and minds of users are relaxed and happy in the fresh and clean environment which is full of sunlight, air and water. | 07-11-2013 |
20130214059 | WATER SPRAYING SYSTEM - A water spraying system is configured for a variety of outdoor cleaning applications. In one embodiment, the water spraying system includes a water pump assembly having a water pump, a receiver configured to receive wireless communications, and an actuator coupled to the receiver and configured to change at least one of water pressure and flow rate provided by the water pump. A spray gun is configured to spray water provided by the water pump and includes an electronic display, circuitry configured to provide a graphical user interface via the electronic display, and a transmitter configured to wirelessly provide instructions to the actuator by way of the receiver based on input provided by the operator such that the operator may change at least one of the water pressure and the flow rate provided by the water pump via the graphical user interface of the spray gun. | 08-22-2013 |
20130240641 | ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE CONTROL AND ISOLATION SYSTEM FOR SPRAYING SYSTEMS - A fluid dispensing device includes an electrostatic discharge protection system. Accumulation and discharge of electrostatic energy created by operation of the device is reduced or prevented by the electrostatic discharge protection system without an earth ground connection. The electrostatic discharge protection system may include a number of features, such as a static wick, non-conductive components that electrically isolate the spray tip of the device, nonconductive isolation barriers, nonconductive fluid reservoir and suction tube components, a nonconductive coating of a control valve component, and a nonconductive spring retainer of the control valve. | 09-19-2013 |
20130277455 | PORTABLE AIRLESS SPRAYER - A sprayer attachment for a hand-supported power tool comprises a motion converting mechanism, a pumping mechanism, a spray assembly and a housing. The motion converting mechanism has an input shaft. The pumping mechanism is driven by the motion converting mechanism. The spray assembly is fluidly coupled to the pumping mechanism. The housing assembly couples the motion converting mechanism, the pumping mechanism and the spray assembly. The sprayer attachment may further comprise an anti-rotation bracket extending from the housing. The sprayer attachment may further be coupled to a handheld power tool, such as a cordless drill or a reciprocating saw, with the anti-rotation bracket. | 10-24-2013 |
20130306756 | SMART SOLENOID COMPOUND GUN DRIVER AND AUTOMATIC CALIBRATION METHOD - A device for calibrating a spray gun and an associated method are provided. The spray gun has a nozzle that is opened and closed by moving an internal needle out of and into sealing engagement with the nozzle. A virtual position of the needle is tracked and recorded by the control system. The control system is recalibrated when the virtual position and the actual position of the needle do not correspond. The device includes a sensor structured to detect characteristics of the current used to power the solenoid, and to identify an anomaly in solenoid current characteristics associated with an actuator member seating against said solenoid. During calibration, the solenoid is placed in a calibration configuration and the identifiable anomaly is detected. When the identifiable anomaly is detected, the spray gun is returned to an initial configuration and the virtual needle position is reset. | 11-21-2013 |
20130334341 | Scent Sampler - A scent sampler has a sponge-like wafer infused with a fragrance liquid within a chamber between two printable panels. A window to the chamber is covered with a thin, flexible, nonresilient film which may be pressed against the wafer for spraying a mist of the fragrance liquid through an opening in the chamber to the ambient environment. The surfaces of the printable panels are covered with a liquid-impervious barrier web to prevent leakage of the fragrance liquid from, and damage to, the printed surfaces within and outside of the chamber. | 12-19-2013 |
20140014740 | Misting Bottle with Fan - An improved misting bottle and fan apparatus capable of both convective cooling and evaporative cooling independent of either other. The operator can select to have the convective cooling effects of air being blown over the operator. The operator can select to have the evaporative cooling effects of pressurized fluid forced through a small orifice showered down at the operator. In the alternative, the operator is able to select both style of cooling using this device. The positioning and shape of the atomizing device in relation to the forced air is unique as well as the shaping of the air flow optimizes the cooling effects. Location of the atomizing device is proscribed as to prevent the occurrence of drips and runs commonly associated with misting fans. | 01-16-2014 |
20140124597 | Volatile Material Dispenser Having a Faceplate - A volatile material dispenser includes a housing and a dispensing mechanism disposed within the housing for emitting a volatile material. A faceplate is attached to the housing and provides an aesthetically pleasing look to the volatile material dispenser. | 05-08-2014 |
20140124598 | ADJUSTABLE STORAGE ASSEMBLY - An adjustable shelf assembly includes an elongated tension-mounted rod, an elongated frame, and at least one shelf attached to the frame. The elongated tension-mounted rod has a first end and a second end and generally extends in a first plane. The elongated frame has a first end attached to the tension-mounted rod and an opposing second end. The frame generally extends in a second plane which is perpendicular to the first plane of the tension-mounted rod. The at least one shelf has a base wall configured to support objects placed thereon. The base wall generally extends in a third plane which is parallel to and spaced apart from the first plane of the tension mounted-rod. | 05-08-2014 |
20140183279 | SHOWER AND SPEAKER ASSEMBLY - A shower assembly and system. The assembly may include a shower device including a device housing defining an inlet communicating with an inlet chamber, an outlet and a waterway communicating between the inlet chamber and the outlet, the device housing further defining a receptacle having a closed end and an open end, the inlet chamber being behind the closed end, the waterway extending along the receptacle from the closed end toward the open end; and a second device supportable in the receptacle. The outlet may define an outlet plane, and the second device may include a speaker with a speaker housing providing a speaker outlet, the speaker outlet being one of aligned with and positioned forwardly of the outlet plane when the speaker is supported in the receptacle. The assembly may further include a magnetic connecting structure operable to releasably connect the speaker and the shower device. | 07-03-2014 |
20140197248 | ORNAMENTAL DISPERSION ASSEMBLY - An ornamental dispersion assembly that provides at least one ornamental portion positioned inside a dispersion assembly for engaging with a liquid or vapor that disperses from the dispersion assembly. The ornamental portion includes spherical gemstones configured to enhance the liquid by providing a smoothing and balancing effect to the liquid. The gemstones include etched surfaces for removing residue from the gemstone and providing a smooth surface to engage the liquid. The gemstones also include an aperture for enabling a siphon inside the dispersion assembly to pass through. In this manner, the gemstone positions on a nonlinear portion of the siphon, and in proximity to a central longitudinal axis of the dispersion assembly to inhibit contact with a sidewall of the dispersion assembly. The transparent dispersion assembly displays the gemstones. As the liquid passes over the gemstone, the liquid is enhanced by becoming more smooth and balanced. | 07-17-2014 |
20140197249 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR NO-TILL INTER-ROW SIMULTANEOUS APPLICATION OF HERBICIDE AND FERTILIZER, SOIL PREPARATION, AND SEEDING OF A COVER CROP IN A STANDING CROP - A no-till apparatus for application of herbicide and fertilizer, soil preparation, and seeding of a cover crop in a standing crop has inter-row assemblies configured to pass along inter-row areas between adjacent row lines of standing crop plants. Each assembly includes a fertilizer applicator, a no-till soil preparation element, a cover crop seed applicator, and a post-seeding element. The apparatus may include movable auxiliary seeding units such that the apparatus may operate as a grain drill. | 07-17-2014 |
20140299675 | SMART SOLENOID COMPOUND GUN DRIVER AND AUTOMATIC CALIBRATION METHOD - A device for calibrating a spray gun and an associated method are provided. The spray gun has a nozzle that is opened and closed by moving an internal needle out of and into sealing engagement with the nozzle. A virtual position of the needle is tracked and recorded by the control system. The control system is recalibrated when the virtual position and the actual position of the needle do not correspond. The device includes a sensor structured to detect characteristics of the current used to power the solenoid, and to identify an anomaly in solenoid current characteristics associated with an actuator member seating against said solenoid. During calibration, the solenoid is placed in a. calibration configuration and the identifiable anomaly is detected. When the identifiable anomaly is detected, the spray gun is returned to an initial configuration and the virtual needle position is reset. | 10-09-2014 |
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20140353403 | Adhesive Spray System for Hindering Intruders - A system designed to hinder the movement of an intruder inside a structure by spraying an adhesive material on the floor where the intruder is located and/or in other places in the structure. The system is a stand-alone system that operates independently from other alarm systems installed in the structure and comprises a sensor, a container filled with adhesive, a spray mechanism with a sprayer, and a control unit | 12-04-2014 |
20150014440 | PLANT CULTIVATION SYSTEM - An irrigation device includes: a nozzle discharging liquid; a cover preventing the liquid discharged from the nozzle from splattering around the container; and a moving mechanism moving the cover between a first position and a second position. When moved to the first position, the cover covers space above the container. When moved to the second position, the cover is removed from the space above the container and the space is uncovered. The moving mechanism moves the cover (i) to the first position when the liquid is supplied to a plant, and (ii) to the second position when the supplying of the liquid to the plant ends. | 01-15-2015 |
20150028130 | Sanitary Shower - A sanitary shower has a shower body, a water inlet on the shower body connectable to a wall supply line, at least one jet outlet opening and a water conduit providing fluid communication to the water inlet. The sanitary shower includes a connector body with a water inlet connectable to a wall supply line and a basket-type shower body which extends from the connector body up to an outlet-sided basket terminal axially spaced from the connector body. The basket-type shower body defines a hollow basket interior space adjacent to the connector body, and the outlet-sided basket terminal delimits an axial basket opening and/or a light transparent terminal disk element. On the basket-type shower body and/or on the connector body at least one jet outlet opening is provided. A water conduit provides a fluid communication of the at least one jet outlet opening to the water inlet. | 01-29-2015 |
20150034738 | SHOWERHEAD ASSEMBLY - A showerhead assembly attached to a plumbing feature has a main body with a hollow body portion to receive incoming fluid. An outlet is formed on the bottom of the main body to release outgoing fluid, and a fluid distributing element is configured to distribute the outgoing fluid from the hollow body portion. A main sprinkler unit is mounted below the main body to connect to the outlet to receive the incoming fluid, and a plurality of fluid release points formed on the bottom for emitting fluid. Several fluid distributing plates have connectors extended from each of them to connect to the fluid distributing element for receiving fluid from the hollow body portion, and several fluid release points are formed on the bottom of the fluid distributing plate for emitting fluid. The watering area can be adjusted by extending the fluid distributing plates as required, which enables a wide variation in spray patterns flowing from the showerhead assembly. | 02-05-2015 |
20150048180 | Flashlight and defensive spray apparatus - A flashlight and defensive spray apparatus, such as a flashlight and pepper spray combination apparatus, includes activation buttons for both the flashlight and the defensive spray component in close proximity to one another so as to facilitate activation of both components by a single thumb or finger of the operator, which may be desirable in emergency situations. | 02-19-2015 |
20150053790 | SHOWER ASSEMBLY - A shower assembly. The assembly may include a shower device including a device housing defining an inlet communicating with an inlet chamber, an outlet and a waterway communicating between the inlet chamber and the outlet, the device housing further defining a receptacle having a closed end and an open end, the inlet chamber being behind the closed end, the waterway extending along the receptacle from the closed end toward the open end; and a second device supportable in the receptacle. The outlet may define an outlet plane, and the second device may include a housing providing an outlet, the outlet being one of aligned with and positioned forwardly of the outlet plane when the speaker is supported in the receptacle. The assembly may further include a magnetic connecting structure operable to releasably connect the second device and the shower device. | 02-26-2015 |
20150102130 | Multi-Purpose Showerhead with Water Flossing, Ear Cleaning and Tile and Grout Cleaning Mechanisms - A multi-purpose showerhead to increase the ease and efficiency of personal hygiene. The back of the showerhead has a compartmental chamber which houses several multi-functional hygienic water tools of different colors or braille that can be personalized for each individual. The chamber also a tile and grout cleaner. The inside of showerhead with multi-functional hygienic water tools and the inside of the chamber are coated or made in an antibacterial substance. Each tool comprises a spring-activated rubber slide, which, when activated, slides whichever individual tool is required, out of the aperture and makes it available for use. | 04-16-2015 |
20150122913 | OUTLET MECHANISM WITH ADDITIONAL FUNCTION - The present invention is provided with an outlet mechanism with additional function, which comprises a fixation base, a hand shower and an additional module. The fixation base is assembled to a shower arm with an inlet, an outlet and a waterway connecting the inlet and the outlet, the inlet is connected to the shower arm. The hand shower is connected to the outlet of the fixation base by a flexible pipe and is detachably fixedly connected to the fixation base. The additional module detachably attached to the fixation base. The present invention has advantages: with the additional function, for example it can play music or give off perfume, the structure is simple with fewer components, the configuration is reasonable, and the structure is compact. | 05-07-2015 |
20160059256 | SMART SOLENOID COMPOUND GUN DRIVER AND AUTOMATIC CALIBRATION METHOD - A device for calibrating a spray gun and an associated method are provided. The spray gun has a nozzle that is opened and closed by moving an internal needle out of and into sealing engagement with the nozzle. A virtual position of the needle is tracked and recorded by the control system. The control system is recalibrated when the virtual position and the actual position of the needle do not correspond. The device includes a sensor structured to detect characteristics of the current used to power the solenoid, and to identify an anomaly in solenoid current characteristics associated with an actuator member seating against said solenoid. During calibration, the solenoid is placed in a calibration configuration and the identifiable anomaly is detected. When the identifiable anomaly is detected, the spray gun is returned to an initial configuration and the virtual needle position is reset. | 03-03-2016 |
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