38th week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 45 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140263660 | Method and Apparatus for Transmitting Multiple Barcodes - A method and apparatus for transmitting bitstreams representing a plurality of barcodes includes an electronic device comprising a lighted display modulating a first light source of a first zone of a plurality of individually lighted zones of the lighted display to transmit a first bitstream representing data of a first barcode, and modulating a second light source of a second zone of the plurality of individually lighted zones of the lighted display to transmit a second bitstream, different from the first bitstream, representing data of a second barcode. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263661 | RFID Tag with Reinforced Structure - A RFID tag with reinforced structure is capable of reducing the chance of electrical disconnection between the silicon chip and the antenna, extending the life of the RFID tag, and improving the accuracy of reading the RFID tag. The RFID tag is provided with a base, a silicon chip, an antenna and at least one reinforced portion. The base includes a first outer surface and an opposite second outer surface. The chip is disposed in the base and provided with a plurality of chip-electric-connection portions. The antenna is disposed in the base and provided with a plurality of antenna-electric-connection portions to be electrically connected to the chip-electric-connection portions. The reinforced portion protrudes from the first or second outer surface of the base. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263662 | OPTICALLY SCANNABLE CODE ANTENNA - An optically scannable code antenna is provided. Encoded matrix codes are printed with electrically conductive material on a substrate. An antenna pattern is generated on the substrate from the electrically conductive material. Enclosed information in the matrix code and accessible via the antenna pattern is provided. At least a portion of the antenna pattern is also a portion of the matrix code. Signals are transmitted and received from the antenna pattern made up of a portion of the matrix code formed on the substrate by electrically conductive materials. Authentication and security measures using the matrix code and signal from the antenna pattern are also provided. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263663 | SMART CARD MODULE ARRANGEMENT - In various embodiments, a smart card module arrangement is provided. The smart card module arrangement includes a carrier, in which a depression is formed, a smart card module, which is arranged in the depression, and a smart card antenna. The smart card antenna can be coupled to the smart card module in a contactless manner. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263664 | ELECTRONIC TRANSACTION CARD WITH STYLUS - An electronic transaction card for completing a transaction is provided, the card includes an integrated stylus that can be used to sign paper receipts. In some embodiments the stylus is constructed to have a metal alloy tip that leaves an indelible mark when abraded on paper and does not require replacement or replenishing like an ink pen or pencil. In one embodiment a transaction card is provided that is substantially rectangular and at least one of the corners is shaped to define a mount that is configured to engage a stylus of the above construction for signing paper receipts. In another embodiment a transaction card is provided with a stylus for signing paper receipts having a stylus arm that is integrated into the base of the transaction card and a stylus tip of the above construction for signing paper receipts. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263665 | Thermally-Responsive Record Material - The invention describes a thermally-responsive record material substantially free of aromatic isocyanate. The record material comprises a support having provided thereon a heat-sensitive composition comprising a substantially colorless dye precursor comprising a fluoran; and a developer material selected from the group consisting of 4,4′-diaminodiphenylsulfone and 3,3′-diaminodiphenylsulfone, which upon being heated react with said dye precursor to develop color, and including a binder material. Optionally, a modifier compound is included in the heat-sensitive composition. The modifier compound can be selected from the group consisting of a fatty acid amide, preferably a saturated fatty acid amide such as an alkyl amide, a bis methylene alkyl amide, or a bis ethylene alkyl amide, or any of 1,2-diphenoxy ethane, dimethyl diphenoxy ethane, and dimethyl phthalate. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263666 | Generating a Decorative Image Bar Code Using Filter Patterns - A composite image is generated from a decorative image, a bar code, and one or more filter patterns. The composite image visually approximates the decorative image, yet the composite is machine-readable by a scanner capable of reading the original bar code, and the composite encodes the same data as the original bar code. Filter patterns provide a flexible way to selectively alter the decorative image. Alterations can be applied only in locations where necessary, and only to the degree necessary, in order for the composite image to be recognized as a bar code. Alterations can also be applied in arbitrary color spaces, including human perceptual color spaces where brightness can be altered with less impact on apparent color. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263667 | ARTICLES DISPLAYING TWO DIMENSIONAL BARCODES - An article displaying a two dimensional barcode is disclosed, the article including a metal piece with an exterior surface having one or more recesses, where the recessed metal is tarnished so that is contrasts with the than the exterior surface color and the one or more recesses are shaped, sized and positioned to visually display a two-dimensional barcode. In addition, an article of jewelry displaying a two dimensional barcode is disclosed, the jewelry including a metal piece having recesses displaying a two-dimensional barcode and a wearing attachment for wearing the jewelry. Moreover, a process is disclosed including casting a metal piece to have one or more recesses, tarnishing the metal piece, and removing the tarnish from the non-recessed exterior surface so the recessed metal contrasts the color of the metal's exterior surface and visually displays a two-dimensional barcode. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263668 | INFORMATION BROADCAST USING COLOR SPACE ENCODED IMAGE - Embodiments of the present disclosure can include systems, methods, and non-transitory computer program products for using color space encoded images to perform image-based information broadcasting. In certain aspects, the information broadcasting can include using the encoded images to broadcast information to multiple devices within view of the encoded images. Embodiments can also include broadcasting information independent of network availability. In certain aspects, a public display having a camera can register or capture a color space encoded image from a remote device, where the encoded image encodes a request for information from a user. The public display can send the encoded image to be decoded, and receive the decoded request for information. The public display can encode an encoded image representing a response, and display the encoded image representing a response for decoding by the user. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263669 | INFORMATION EXCHANGE USING COLOR SPACE ENCODED IMAGE - Embodiments of the present invention include systems, methods, and non-transitory computer program products for information exchange using color space encoded images. A color space encoded image can be displayed, for example on media such as posters, billboards, or paper, or on a display of a first device such as smartphone displays, palmtop displays, camera displays, tablet displays, or e-reader displays. A second device can acquire the displayed encoded image, for example by photographing the image. The second device can decode the color space encoded image or transfer the color space encoded image to a device that decodes the image. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263670 | INFORMATION EXCHANGE USING PHOTO CAMERA AS DISPLAY FOR COLOR SPACE ENCODED IMAGE - Embodiments of the present invention include systems, methods, and non-transitory computer program products for information exchange using color space encoded images. A color space encoded image can be displayed, for example on media such as posters, billboards, or paper, or on a display of a first device such as smartphone displays, palmtop displays, camera displays, tablet displays, or e-reader displays. A second device can acquire the displayed encoded image, for example by photographing the image. The second device can decode the color space encoded image or transfer the color space encoded image to a device that decodes the image. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263671 | BROADCASTING INDEPENDENT OF NETWORK AVAILABILITY USING COLOR SPACE ENCODED IMAGE - Embodiments of the present disclosure can include systems, methods, and non-transitory computer program products for using color space encoded images to perform image-based information broadcasting. In certain aspects, the information broadcasting can include using the encoded images to broadcast information to multiple devices within view of the encoded images. Embodiments can also include broadcasting information independent of network availability. In certain aspects, a public display having a camera can register or capture a color space encoded image from a remote device, where the encoded image encodes a request for information from a user. The public display can send the encoded image to be decoded, and receive the decoded request for information. The public display can encode an encoded image representing a response, and display the encoded image representing a response for decoding by the user. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263672 | INFORMATION EXCHANGE DISPLAY USING COLOR SPACE ENCODED IMAGE - Embodiments of the present invention include systems, methods, and non-transitory computer program products for information exchange using color space encoded images. A color space encoded image can be displayed, for example on media such as posters, billboards, or paper, or on a display of a first device such as smartphone displays, palmtop displays, camera displays, tablet displays, or e-reader displays. A second device can acquire the displayed encoded image, for example by photographing the image. The second device can decode the color space encoded image or transfer the color space encoded image to a device that decodes the image. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263673 | Thermally-Responsive Record Material - The invention describes an improved thermally-responsive record material substantially free of aromatic isocyanate yielding an image of high intensity and useful for bar codes. The record material comprises a support having provided thereon a heat-sensitive composition comprising a substantially colorless color former comprising a fluoran; and a developer material selected from the group consisting of 4,4′-diaminodiphenylsulfone and 3,3′-diaminodiphenylsulfone, and an organic acid which upon being heated reacts with said color former to develop color, and including a binder material. Optionally, a modifier compound is included in the heat-sensitive composition. The compound can be selected from the group consisting of a fatty acid amide, such as stearmide. Optionally, magnesium state is included. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263674 | Systems, Methods, and Apparatus for Integrating Scannable Codes in Medical Devices - Disclosed herein are apparatus, systems and methods for incorporating scannable codes into the physical structure of implants, components, parts, and surgical tools for use in various stages of the product life cycle, from patient imaging, conceptual product design, inventory management, manufacturing, shipping, surgical implantation and/or patient follow up. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263675 | CUSTOMIZABLE GREETING CARD, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING SAME - Greeting cards, systems and methods for a greeting card system use a greeting card that can comprise at least one sheet of material, the sheet being foldable from a flat configuration into a self standing greeting card in which a folded print or print portion stands substantially upright from a folded base portion, and at least one code carried on the at least one sheet, wherein the at least one code comprises an access code for accessing an associated electronic greeting media stored on an electronic device of the greeting card system. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263676 | Method and Apparatus for Generating a Barcode with a Human Readable Interpretation, a Printing Apparatus, and a Program - The present invention is an apparatus and method for generating a barcode with a human readable interpretation (HRI). The method includes receiving a data set comprising an application identifier and a data portion. The data set further includes a first special character before the application identifier and a second special character after the application identifier and before the data portion. The application identifier and data in the data portion have a one to one correspondence with an HRI. The method further includes generating a barcode encoding data set based on the data set, including stripping the first special character and the second special character from the data set; generating an HRI data set based on the data set; and generating the barcode with the HRI based on the barcode encoding data set and the HRI data set. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263677 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUSES FOR ASSOCIATING FLEXIBLE INTERNET BASED INFORMATION WITH PHYSICAL OBJECTS - Systems, apparatuses and methods for associating flexible Internet based information with physical objects is described. An example system includes a database server configured to generate a tag responsive to receiving a request from a requesting device. The tag is encoded with a uniform resource locator. The database server is further configured to associate a tag type of a plurality of tag types with the tag. The tag type indicates an intended use of the tag. The system further includes a memory configured to store data corresponding to the tag. The data may include the uniform resource locator and the tag type. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263678 | MULTI-MODE AUTO CHANGEOVER SYSTEM - An auto changeover mechanism for a thermostat. A heat and cool mode auto changeover with single or crossed setpoints may be an approach for doing a single setpoint auto changeover, an approach that can handle auto changeover with separate heat and cool setpoints that do not require the cool setpoint to always be higher than the heat setpoint, and also an approach that does not necessarily require a dead band between the setpoints. A hysteresis may be associated with switching to the other mode. The thermostat having the auto changeover mechanism may have a display of a mode that automatically changes between heat and cool. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263679 | THERMOSTAT SYSTEM WITH SOFTWARE-REPURPOSABLE WIRING TERMINALS ADAPTABLE FOR HVAC SYSTEMS OF DIFFERENT RANGES OF COMPLEXITY - An auxiliary hardware box is described that can be installed at or near the HVAC system. The auxiliary box includes a large number of wiring terminals, for example 16 or more, for connecting to a relatively large number of HVAC control wires. The auxiliary box can include a “train map” type graphic display that is visible to the installer and provides a graphical indication as to which relays or switches are currently open and which are currently closed. A small sleek visually pleasing thermostat is also described that can be connected either directly to an HVAC system or to the auxiliary box, and can automatically detect an purpose the connected wires according to which it is connected to. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263680 | SHAPE MEMORY ALLOY VALVE - A valve apparatus employs a shape memory alloy. In another aspect, a shape memory member acts as a lock or trigger in combination with a separate actuator or spring to move a valve. Still another aspect uses an externally mounted shape memory member to rotate a valve if an unsafe condition causes movement of the member. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263681 | FLAMELESS COMBO HEATER - A dual heating process is performed in the absence of an open flame. Heat is created by a rotating prime mover(s) driving a fluid shear heater. Heat is also collected from a cooling system of the prime mover, and from any exhaust heat generated by the prime mover. The heat energy collected from all of these sources is transmitted through heat exchangers to a fluid where heat energy is desired. The fluid being heated may be glycol or air, depending on the type of heat desired. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263682 | RETROFIT HOT WATER SYSTEM AND METHOD - A hot water system and method are provided. The system includes a tank configured to receive hot water, a heat recovery system for heating water, and a controller configured to use the heat recovery system to maintain the hot water in the tank at a temperature within a predetermined range of temperatures. The method involves receiving a flow of water and heating the water using the hot water system. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263683 | COMPOSITE RAILROAD TIES AND METHODS OF PRODUCTION AND USES THEREOF - The invention provides novel railroad ties manufactured from novel composite materials that possess excellent physical and performance characteristics matching or exceeding existing concrete RRTs. The RRTs of the invention can be readily produced from widely available, low cost raw materials by a process suitable for large-scale production with improved energy consumption and more desirable carbon footprint and minimal environmental impact. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263684 | DEVICE FOR MAINTAINING RAIL ALIGNMENT AND ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT SEPARATION IN A MODEL RAILROAD LAYOUT - An apparatus includes a number of structural crossties configured to mimic railroad crossties. The apparatus also includes a number of beams connected to the crossties. A conductive top surface is on portions of the structural crossties or the beams. The conductive top surface is configured for substantially electrically isolating a first conductive rail from a second conductive rail. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263685 | RAIL SYSTEM FOR JACKING TOWER - A rail system includes a track, a plurality of leveling members disposed below the track, and a plurality of adjustment mechanisms disposed between the track and the plurality of leveling members. Each of the adjustment mechanisms is coupled to the track and one of the leveling members. The adjustment mechanisms adjust a distance between the track and the respective leveling member. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263686 | Spray Gun with Interchangeable Handle Grips - A spray gun has a spray gun body with at least one fluid input port. A nozzle is removably affixed to the spray gun body and valves are in fluid communication between each of the at least one fluid input ports and the nozzle. A trigger is movably attached to the spray gun body and is operatively coupled to the valves such that operation of the trigger opens each of the valves and fluid flows from the at least one fluid input port through the valves to the nozzle. Included are at least two pairs of handle grips. Each of the at least two pairs of handle grips are of a different size, each size corresponding to a hand size, and one of the at least two pairs of handle grips is removable affixed to the spray gun body. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263687 | REMOTE CONTROLLED MOTION ACTIVATED WATER REPELLANT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A motion activated water repellant sprinkler device for repelling animals that can be remotely controlled is provided. When the device is in on mode, the user can remotely adjust the sensitivity setting of the motion detector, set a time period for which the sprinkler will continually spray, and turn off the device so that the user can approach the device without being sprayed. The ability to set a particular time period for continuous sprinkler activity allows the motion activated water repellant sprinkler device to be used not only as an animal deterring device but also as a watering device for grass and other plants. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263688 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DISPENSING A VISCOUS MATERIAL ON A SUBSTRATE - A dispenser, configured to dispense material on a substrate, includes a dispensing unit having a housing with a chamber, a piston disposed in the chamber and axially movable within the chamber, and a nozzle coupled to the housing. The nozzle has an orifice co-axial with the chamber of the housing. The dispenser further includes an actuator coupled to the dispensing unit and configured to drive the up- and down movement of the piston, and a compliant assembly coupled to the actuator and the piston. The compliant assembly is configured to permit limited relative travel between the actuator and the piston. A method of dispensing is further disclosed. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263689 | OZONE SHOWER DEVICE - A fluid delivery assembly for a shower includes a waterway assembly, a spray head, and a water treatment assembly. The spray head is configured to receive fluid from the waterway assembly and deliver fluid from an outlet. The water treatment assembly is configured to provide a treatment to the fluid of the waterway assembly. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263690 | Large Area Liquid Solution Application - A Large Area Liquid Solution Application includes a boom equipped with a series of easily removable spray nozzles, for easier cleaning and maintenance, attached to a standard truck trailer hitch receiver with a pump assembly attached onto a reservoir loaded onto a truck bed. This invention presents an effective deicing apparatus and method to spray brine evenly on the pavement. The reservoir is easily secured manually with standard ratchet straps and the boom connects to any standard truck tow hitch without the use of tools. The equipment panel with attached pump is easily removable and the pump fittings and corresponding output hoses manually snap in and out of place to allow easier maintenance and cleaning. Communicating wirelessly, the present invention is activated by a wireless key enabling a truck driver to control the system without needing to exit the vehicle and manually shut of the sprayer. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263691 | PAINT REMOVAL VEHICLE WITH GRAY WATER SEPARATION AND RECYCLING - A vehicle and process for removing materials, such as paint, rubber, markings, or cure compounds, from a surface such as a road or airport runway. The vehicle comprises a fresh water tank, a water pressure pump, a blast head, a vacuum tank, a gray water tank, and a filter body. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263692 | Method for Monitoring an Injection Fluid Quantity and Injection System for Injecting an Injection Fluid Quantity - A method for monitoring an injection fluid quantity, which is injected through an injection nozzle, includes opening and closing said injection nozzle by a closure element guided in one movement, detecting at least three characteristic points of the movement of the closure element at which the closure element is located at a certain position, and calculating the injection quantity from the at least three detected characteristic points. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263693 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING A MICRON-SCALE CONTINUOUS LIQUID JET - A nozzle for producing a liquid jet a fluid, methods using the nozzle, and an injector comprising the nozzle of the invention for providing the liquid jet of a fluid to a vacuum system are described. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263694 | ELECTROSPRAYER FOR ARTHROPOD TAGGING - An electrosprayer for insect and arthropod tagging having a nozzle cartridge comprising a liquid reservoir, a high voltage connector, and at least one nozzle; a spray chamber where each nozzle is directed into the spray chamber; and a high voltage power supply, where the power supply applies voltage through the high voltage connector. Also disclosed is the related method for tagging insects and arthropods. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263695 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ATOMIZING AND VAPORIZING LIQUID - A method and apparatus for atomizing and vaporizing liquid is described. An apparatus having an ejector configured to eject one or more droplets of liquid may be inserted into a reservoir containing liquid. The ejector may have a vibrating device that vibrates the ejector and causes liquid to move from the reservoir up through the ejector and out through an orifice located on the top of the ejector. The one or more droplets of liquid ejected from the ejector may be heated and vaporized into the air. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263696 | APPARATUS FOR RECONFIGURING SPRAY EQUIPMENT, AND METHOD - An apparatus for configuring dispersing equipment for applying liquid solutions to vegetation, comprising: a plurality of nozzles for dispersing liquid in the form of liquid droplets; a plurality of magnets for applying a magnetic field to the liquid droplets; where the nozzles are configured to produce liquid droplets sized less than 400 microns and preferably less than 150 microns and more preferably within the range of 10 microns to 50 microns; where each magnet in the plurality of magnets has a magnetic remanence of at least 0.9 and preferably at least 1.25; where the plurality of magnets are moveably mountable on the spray equipment to vary the field strength and polar orientation to adapt for application conditions and purposes; where the liquid solution includes at least water, and where the nozzles are positionable to produce air turbulence and a spray cloud consisting of liquid droplets impacting target vegetation during spraying. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263697 | INTEGRATED FUEL INJECTORS AND IGNITERS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS OF USE AND MANUFACTURE - The present disclosure is directed to integrated injector/igniters providing efficient injection, ignition, and complete combustion of various types of fuels. One example of such an injectors/igniter can include a body having a base portion opposite a nozzle portion, and a fuel passageway extending from the base portion to the nozzle portion. A force generator and a first valve are carried by the base portion. The first valve is movable in response to actuation from the force generator to move between closed and open positions. The injector/igniter also includes a second valve at the nozzle portion that is deformable in response to pressure in the fuel passageway to deform between a closed position and an open position. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263698 | APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR DELIVERING WATER AND NUTRIENTS TO CROPS, AND METHOD THEREOF - The present invention relates to an apparatus for delivering water and nutrients to crops. The present invention also relates to a system comprising the apparatus of the present invention connected to a hose traveler device. Also disclosed is a method of delivering water and nutrients to the soil using the system of the present invention. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263699 | System, Method, and Apparatus for Mixing and Spraying Resin and Catalyst - A dual input valve includes a valve stem having a compressed air valve that includes a captured o-ring held in a circumferential groove. A catalyst valve is also on the valve stem. The housing has a catalyst input port in fluid communication with a catalyst valve seat, a compressed air input port in fluid communication with a compressed air valve seat, a mixing area in fluid communication with the catalyst valve seat and the compressed air valve seat, and an output port in fluid connection with the mixing area. A spring urges the valve stem towards a closed position in which the compressed air valve closes against the compressed air valve seat blocking flow of a catalyst from the catalyst input port into the mixing chamber and the catalyst valve closes against the catalyst valve seat blocking flow of a catalyst from the catalyst input port into the mixing chamber. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263700 | System, Method, and Apparatus for Mixing and Spraying Resin and Catalyst - A dual input valve includes a valve stem having an air valve that includes a captured o-ring held in a circumferential groove. A catalyst valve ball abuts the valve stem. A housing has a catalyst input port in fluid communication with a catalyst valve seat, an air input port in fluid communication with a air valve seat, a mixing area in fluid communication with the catalyst valve seat and the air valve seat, and an output port in fluid connection with the mixing area. A spring urges the catalyst valve ball, and hence, the valve stem towards a closed position in which the air valve seats against the air valve seat blocking flow of a air from the air input port into the mixing chamber and the catalyst valve ball seats against the catalyst valve seat blocking flow of catalyst from the catalyst input port into the mixing chamber. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263701 | FLUIDIC DEVICES, BUBBLE GENERATORS AND FLUID CONTROL METHODS - Example fluidic devices and methods are described. An example device includes a throughput chamber, an inlet to guide liquid in the throughput chamber and an outlet to guide liquid out of the throughput chamber. The example device also includes a rib that protrudes from a wall of the throughput chamber. The rib has a narrowed section in the throughput chamber between the inlet and the outlet to form a meniscus in the narrowed section. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263702 | Spraying Apparatus And Spraying Method Of Water And Air Having Effected 4D - The present invention relates to a spraying apparatus and a spraying method of water and air having effected 4D, and more particularly, to a spraying apparatus and a spraying method of water and air having effected 4D capable of controlling power of sprayed water and air and spraying water and air from one nozzle. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263703 | ROTATIONAL LANCE DRIVE AND ROTATIONAL LANCE - Rotary lance drives for rotating a lance for injecting gas and powdered reagents into molten metal include a reciprocating rotary lance drive and an associated method. A lance mount which facilitates loading of a lance into a lance drive is also disclosed. Various lance designs are described for improving dispersion of reagent and decreasing process time, including lances having non-circular refractory portions and lances having cross-port arrangements for more evenly distributed reagent discharge. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263704 | AGRICULTURAL SPRAYER WITH DEDICATED STORAGE AREA FOR AGRICULTURAL CHEMICAL TOTES - An agricultural sprayer for metered application of a liquid includes a chassis, and a carrier tank fixedly mounted to the chassis. The carrier tank is configured for containing a carrier liquid therein. One or more active ingredient tanks are each configured for containing an active ingredient therein. A storage area associated with the chassis is configured for and dedicated to removable storage of each active ingredient tank. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263705 | REAL TIME INJECTION FOR AGRICULTURAL SPRAYERS - A system comprises a distribution boom, a first pump device configured to provide a flow stream of a carrier substance for the distribution boom, a second pump device configured to supply a chemical substance into the flow stream of the carrier substance, and a control module. The distribution boom includes a plurality of boom sections. A boom section includes one or more dispensers, a mixing device configured to provide a combination of chemical and carrier to the one or more dispensers, and a control valve configured to supply the chemical substance to the mixing device. The control module is configured to individually control a rate of supply of the chemical substance to the boom section by the control valve. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263706 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IRRIGATION MANAGEMENT - An irrigation management system includes a water pump, at least one mobile irrigation system, and a pump controller. The mobile irrigation system includes a water pressure sensor for generating water pressure data indicating water pressure in the irrigation system. The pump controller is configured to receive the water pressure data generated by the water pressure sensor, to compare a target water pressure with the sensed water pressure data to determine a difference between the target water pressure and the sensed water pressure, and to adjust operation of the water pump to increase or decrease water pressure to the irrigation system in a manner that resolves the difference between the target water pressure and the sensed water pressure. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263707 | Pressure Dependent Variable Shape Nozzle Assembly - A nozzle assembly and method of forming an adjustable spray pattern nozzle assembly that is usable with pressure washing systems includes a first body and a second body that are positionally secured relative to one another. The first body includes a fixed shaped orifice that defines the exit of a fluid spray from the nozzle assembly. The second body is disposed upstream of the first body and includes a pressure dependent variable shape orifice. The second body is formed of a resilient material that allows flexure of the second body in response to pressure of the fluid flow. Flexure of the second body manipulates the shape of the variable shape orifice and thereby allows the nozzle assembly to provide various spray patterns without user manipulation of the nozzle assembly. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263708 | MULTI-SECTION APPLICATOR WITH VARIABLE-RATE SECTIONS - This document discusses, among other things, apparatus and methods for a multi-section applicator having variable-rate sections. In an example, an apparatus can include a flow meter to provide a substance to plurality of sections, and an applicator controller including memory configured to store a coverage map of the substance. In certain examples, each section can include a metering device configured to receive a flow command and to provide a flow of the substance to a manifold using the flow command. In certain examples, the applicator controller can be configured to receive speed information and position information of the apparatus, to receive the flow rate information, to determine application rate information of the substance for each section using the speed and position information, and the coverage map, and to provide the flow command to each metering device using the application rate and flow rate information. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263709 | NH3 FAULT AND DISTRIBUTION VARIANCE DETECTION SYSTEM - This document discusses, among other things, apparatus and methods for a multi-section applicator having variable-rate sections. In an example, an apparatus can include at least one distribution manifold, a user interface, and an applicator controller. The at least one distribution manifold distributes a substance and can include an inlet port configured to receive the substance, a plurality of outlet ports, one or more sensors located at an outlet port, a controllable valve that supplies the substance to the inlet port. The applicator controller measures a value of the distribution parameter using the sensor signal produced by the at least one sensor of an outlet port, detects when the measured value differs from a specified target value by more than a specified error threshold value, and presents an indication, using the user interface, that the measured value differs from the target value according to the detection. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263710 | Pressure Washer Pressure Valve Assembly - A pressure washer unloader valve assembly having a movable operator that manipulates an orientation of a valve body to manipulate the flow pressure is communicated downstream of the valve assembly. A cam and follower interface is formed between the operator and the valve body such that the movable operator is movable within less than 360 radial degrees to effectuate manipulation the valve assembly between a fully open and a fully closed configuration. Preferably, the valve assembly is configured to achieve the fully open or fully closed orientations of the valve assembly during a single wrist rotation of a user during interaction with the movable operator either remotely or at a pump. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263711 | COMBINED HEAD MASSAGER AND SPRAY HAIR WASHER - An apparatus is disclosed including: a brush member including a brush member input in fluid communication with plurality of hollow bristles; and an expandable member. In some embodiments, the expandable member includes an expandable member input configured to receive a pulsating fluid flow from a fluid supply source; and a conduit having that defines a fluid flow path from the expandable member input through the conduit to the brush member input. In some embodiments the expandable member is configured to expand and contract in response to the pulsating fluid flow to cause a reciprocating motion of the brush member. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263712 | EXHAUST NOZZLE APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MULTI STREAM AIRCRAFT ENGINE - A multi stream aircraft fixed geometry nozzle includes an inner nozzle, an outer nozzle, and a supersonic ejector. The outer nozzle is configured to channel a third stream from an aft end of a third stream duct surrounding a bypass duct of a multi stream aircraft engine to the supersonic ejector to merge the third stream with the primary stream. The fixed geometry nozzle is configured to operate between an SFC mode and a thrust mode such that, when the inner nozzle accelerates the primary stream supersonically to the supersonic ejector, at which the primary stream is merged with the third stream, in the SFC mode the total pressure of the primary stream is substantially the same as the total pressure of the third stream, and in the thrust mode the total pressure of the primary stream is substantially greater than the total pressure of the third stream. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263713 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A DEVICE FOR CHANGING THE SPREADING RING SECTOR OF A DISC SPREADER AND DISC SPREADER DESIGNED TO CARRY OUT SUCH A METHOD - Method for controlling a device for changing the spreading ring sector of a disc spreader including a controllable metering device, a distributor disc arranged underneath the metering device and provided with thrower blades, and the device for changing the spreading ring sector of the granular material on the ground. Functional dependencies of a setting parameter of the device for changing the spreading ring sector on a throwing parameter are stored in a database of a control unit assigned to the device for adjusting the spreading ring sector, and a set point value of the throwing parameter or of the setting parameter corresponding thereto is input in the control unit. An actual value of the throwing parameter is determined using a sensor, arranged near to the circumference of the distributor disc, and the actual value of the throwing parameter is compared with the set point value thereof in the control unit. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263714 | WATER PLAY APPARATUS - A water play apparatus that includes a tank body where water is collected, a manual pump that allows the water to be circulated through the water play apparatus where the manual pump is located within the tank body, a deck unit which is located within the tank body which the manual pump is mounted upon, a filter unit which is connected to the manual pump by pipe and is located within the tank body underneath the deck unit, and a spout where the water from the manual pump directs water through the filter where water is exerted. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263715 | Floating Water Delivery Device - A water delivery device that may float on a body of water is described. The device may comprise a buoyant sphere that houses a water shooting device. The device may include fins to help stabilize the sphere against recoil when water is shot from the device. Clips may be included on the device to tether multiple devices together or to the bottom or side of the body of water. The device may include lighting effects to the water shooting out of the device or lighting effects on or from inside the sphere. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263716 | Fire Gigga Bubble - A unique water display involving igniting fire is described. Water is shot into the air and fuel is dispensed in proximity thereto. The fuel is ignited and illuminates the water. The water may encompass some of the fire and fall down around it. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263717 | Water Effects Device - Water effects devices including a generally annular pressure chamber having an inlet, an upper wall portion, and at least one horizontally elongated outlet spaced apart from and disposed below the upper wall portion. The pressure chamber may include a baffle configured to block flow along any otherwise uninterrupted straight line extending from the inlet to the outlet. The outlet may include a scupper plate projecting from the outlet opening and away from the outer surface of the pressure chamber. The baffle and the scupper plate may constitute a single sheet of material extending from within the pressure chamber, proximate a wall of the chamber opposite the outlet, to the location away from the outer surface of the pressure chamber. Devices including ornamental housings providing a central void are also disclosed. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263718 | Straw with hygiene pick - A drinking straw including means for dislodging food particles stuck, for example, between teeth is disclosed. The drinking straw includes a projection which is narrower than the diameter of the straw cylinder and operable to dislodge matter from between teeth. The projection may be attached to the cylinder in such a way that that it can be removed from the drinking straw. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263719 | WATER SPRINKLER SYSTEM - The present invention provides an improved sprinkler system that allows each sprinkler to be independently controlled, thus each sprinkler is its own irrigation zone. Further, the improved sprinkler system operates wirelessly. Each sprinkler includes a valve, a valve control means attached to the valve, a microprocessor connected to the valve control means, and a transceiver connected to the microprocessor. Each sprinkler is in wireless communication with a base station, which can be programmed to individually control each sprinkler Optionally, the sprinkler may include a moisture sensor, which allows for more precise irrigation based on conditions present in or around the sprinkler head. In another embodiment, a valve communicating client (VCC) is connected to a valve control means of a valve. The base station may similarly control the VCC. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263720 | LIQUID SPRAY APPARATUS AND SYSTEM - A liquid spray head ( | 2014-09-18 |
20140263721 | AEROSOL GENERATOR - An aerosol generator for generating an aerosol from a fluid, comprising: a vibratable membrane ( | 2014-09-18 |
20140263722 | AROMATIC NEBULIZING DIFFUSER - An aromatic nebulizing diffuser includes a bottom holder shell, an electric fan, a fluid container, an oscillator, a circuit board, a power supply unit and a cover shell. The oscillator is adapted to oscillate an aromatic fluid in the fluid container into a mist of aromatic fluid droplets. The fluid container has a side block defining an air passage for guiding electric fan induced air into a pressurized space in between the cover shell and the fluid container to enhance the effects of mist diffusion. A rotating connection structure is provided between the bottom holder shell and the cover shell, facilitating general maintenance and cleaning activities. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263723 | AROMATIC NEBULIZING DIFFUSER - An aromatic nebulizing diffuser formed of a bottom holder shell, an electric fan, a mist creation block member, an oscillator, a circuit board, a power supply unit and a cover shell assembly is disclosed. The oscillator is adapted to oscillate an aromatic fluid in the mist creation block member into a mist of aromatic fluid droplets. The mist creation block member includes a semispherical air guide and a top flange, defining an air passage for guiding fan-induced currents of air to the nozzle hole of the cover shell assembly. The cover shell assembly defines a fluid storage chamber for providing a refill to the oscillation chamber, and a water stopper to prevent splashing. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263724 | ACOUSTIC STREAMING FLUID EJECTOR - An acoustic streaming fluid ejector includes a fluid filled chamber having an opening, a selectively vibrating flow generator having a sharp edge pointed toward the opening, and a driving device configured to vibrate one of the flow generator and the chamber to create a streaming fluid flow in a direction away from the sharp edge through the opening. Methods are also disclosed. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263725 | SYNTHETIC JET SUSPENSION STRUCTURE - A system and method for providing vibration dampening between a synthetic jet and stationary mounting bracket is disclosed. A synthetic jet assembly includes a synthetic jet having a first plate, a second plate spaced apart from the first plate, a spacer element positioned between the first and second plates to maintain the first and second plates in a spaced apart relationship, the spacer element including an orifice formed therein, and an actuator element coupled to at least one of the first and second plates to selectively cause deflection thereof such that a fluid flow is generated and projected out from the orifice. The synthetic jet assembly also includes a mounting bracket positioned about the synthetic jet to support the synthetic jet and a plurality of suspension tabs coupling the synthetic jet to the mounting bracket in a suspended arrangement. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263726 | LOW RESONANCE SYNTHETIC JET STRUCTURE - A system and method for achieving lower acoustic output and increased flow output in a synthetic jet device is disclosed. A synthetic jet sub-assembly includes a mounting bracket comprising a top surface and a bottom surface, a first flexible substrate positioned across an opening defined by the mounting bracket and attached to the top surface of the mounting bracket, a second flexible substrate positioned across the opening defined by the mounting bracket and attached to the bottom surface of the mounting bracket, a first plate affixed to an outward facing surface of the first flexible substrate and a second plate affixed to an outward facing surface of the second flexible substrate. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263727 | LIQUID EJECTING HEAD AND LIQUID EJECTING APPARATUS - A liquid ejecting head includes a flow-path forming substrate including pressure generation chambers that communicate with nozzle openings through which ink is ejected, a piezoelectric element that applies a pressure to the pressure generation chambers via a diaphragm, and a protection substrate that forms a sealed space for sealing the piezoelectric element, in which a pressure in the sealed space is adjusted such that the diaphragm is drawn up to the piezoelectric element side and an initial bent position of the diaphragm is adjusted. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263728 | LOW RESONANCE ACOUSTIC SYNTHETIC JET STRUCTURE - A system and method for reducing or increasing the mechanical structure resonance of a synthetic jet device is disclosed. A synthetic jet device includes a first plate, a second plate spaced apart from the first plate, a spacing component coupled to and positioned between the first and second plates to form a chamber and including an orifice therein, and an actuator element coupled to at least one of the first and second plates to selectively cause deflection thereof, thereby changing a volume within the chamber so that a series of fluid vortices is generated and projected out from the orifice of the spacing component. At least one of the first and second plates includes a modified section that alters a mechanical resonance of the synthetic jet device, so as to control a level of acoustic noise generated by the synthetic jet device. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263729 | FLUID DISPENSING APPARATUS AND METHOD - A portable fluid dispensing apparatus has a reservoir, a dispenser, and a pump for pressurizing the fluid in the reservoir. The dispenser may be a spray wand. The pump is a hands-free pump such that an operator can hold a dog with one hand, the spray wand with the other hand, and yet still operate the pump, as by using a foot pedal. The apparatus is self-contained, such that there is no need for an external water or electrical power hook-up. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263730 | DROP NOZZLE - The application is generally directed towards a drop nozzle for an agricultural sprayer. The drop nozzle can be used to reduce spray drift as liquids are deposited by the sprayer. The drop nozzle includes a valve assembly including a shutoff valve, a tube operably connected to the valve assembly, and an airfoil connected to the tube. The shutoff valve selectively prevents fluid flow from the valve assembly to the tube and the airfoil directs airflow around one or more portions of the drop nozzle. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263731 | SPRAY BOOM DESIGN - A spray boom system is disclosed that provides substantially equal solution paths to a plurality of nozzles. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263732 | Water Sprinkler - A water sprinkler includes a base configured to rest on a surface, a barrel assembly, a primary fluid inlet, and a plurality of nozzle structures. The barrel assembly is rotatably supported by the base and defines a plurality of fluid channels, each fluid channel extending from a corresponding fluid inlet of a plurality of fluid inlets to a corresponding fluid outlet of a plurality of fluid outlets. The primary fluid inlet is supported by the base and is configured to be fluidly coupled to a selected fluid inlet by rotating the barrel assembly to a position that aligns the selected fluid inlet with the primary fluid inlet. The plurality of nozzle structures is supported by the barrel assembly. Each nozzle structure (i) is configured to sealingly engage at least one fluid outlet of the plurality of fluid outlets, and (ii) defines an outlet opening configured to emit a fluid flow. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263733 | Self-Regulating Irrigation Controller - A self-regulating irrigation system utilizing a hydro-expansive material to regulate fluid flow. an irrigation control valve that includes (i) a sprinkler with a control valve, wherein said control valve comprises a control spring and a diaphragm located within the sprinkler head, (ii) a base extending down from said sprinkler head, and (iii) a hydro-expansive control membrane attached to the diaphragm and the base. The hydro-expansive control membrane is a length of hydro-expansive material that is short enough and strong enough to overcome the force of the control spring when the control membrane is dry, yet long enough that it will extend when wet so that the force of the control spring overcomes the force of the control membrane to close the diaphragm. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263734 | Sprinkler With Brake Assembly - In one aspect, a sprinkler is provided having a nozzle, a deflector that receives fluid flow from the nozzle, and a friction brake assembly that controls rotation of a deflector. The friction brake assembly is releasably connected to the frame in order to enhance serviceability of the sprinkler. In another aspect, a sprinkler is provided having a frame, a deflector rotatably connected to the frame, a nozzle, and a nozzle socket of the frame. The nozzle and nozzle socket have interlocking portions that releasably connect the nozzle to the frame. The nozzle may be easily removed for servicing. Further, the nozzle socket can be configured to receive a plurality of nozzles having different flow characteristics. A nozzle can be selected and utilized with the sprinkler according to the desired application for the sprinkler. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263735 | Matched Precipitation Rate Rotary Sprinkler - Rotary irrigation sprinklers capable of automatically matching precipitation rates with fluid flow rates and arc adjustments capability of maintaining a substantially constant throw radius along with various other features of the sprinkler. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263736 | ORBITAL SPRAY BAR ASSEMBLY FOR SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS - The present invention relates generally to an environmentally sensitive mobile cleaning system, and more specifically relates to an orbital spray bar head for high or ultra-high pressure mobile cleaning apparatus. The orbital spray bar head works in combination with a mobile pressure cleaning apparatus for cleaning surfaces while minimizing water usage and containing contaminants before they enter a storm water drain system. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263737 | THREE STREAM, VARIABLE AREA FIXED APERTURE NOZZLE WITH PNEUMATIC ACTUATION - An exemplary nozzle having a variable internal exhaust area for a gas turbine engine can have a plurality of flap trains extending around a periphery of the gas turbine engine. Each flap train can include a convergent flap pivotally attached to an engine body and a divergent flap pivotally attached to the engine body downstream of the convergent flap. The nozzle can further have a fluid circuit in communication with the convergent and divergent flaps and configured to pivot the convergent and divergent flaps between a radially inward position and a radially outward position. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263738 | JETTING DEVICES - Jetting devices and methods for dispensing a fluid material from a fluid supply. A jetting device includes a fluid module configured to be coupled with the fluid supply and to dispense the fluid material. The fluid module includes a valve seat and a valve element configured to move relative to the valve seat over a stroke length, and a valve stop configured to position the valve element relative to the valve seat for determining the stroke length. The jetting device further includes a drive module configured to actuate the fluid module and includes a drive pin configured to move the valve element toward the valve seat. The drive pin is configured to be rotated to cause rotation of the valve stop for adjustment of the stroke length. The drive pin may be rotated by a rotation device comprising a motor. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263739 | SELF CLEANING REFRIGERATED DISPLAY CASE - A merchandiser includes a base and a rear wall component extending above the base. The rear wall component includes a protruding rib. Foam insulation material is disposed in the protruding rib. The rear wall component has a first wall panel and a second wall panel spaced from the first wall panel. The first and second wall panel cooperatively define an air passageway configured for containing an evaporator. The base and second wall panel at least partially define a product display area. A spray nozzle is disposed within the air passageway and configured to spray fluid onto the evaporator. A portion of tubing fluidly couples the spray nozzle to a supply of water. The portion of tubing is disposed within the foam insulation material. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263740 | NEBULIZER AND NEBULIZER KIT - A nebulizer kit includes a case body having a compressed air introduction tube, in an upper end portion of which a nozzle hole that expels compressed air is formed, a suction channel formation member that forms a suction channel for sucking a liquid toward the upper end portion and that forms an atomizing area in an exit region of the nozzle hole, and a flow channel formation member having an aerosol discharge port. The suction channel has a first suction channel extending upward along an outer circumferential surface of the compressed air introduction tube, and a second suction channel that extends from the first suction channel toward the nozzle hole at a leading end area of the compressed air introduction tube and has a liquid suction port that expels the liquid. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263741 | DISPENSER APPARATUS - A fluid-dispensing unit in accordance with the present disclosure includes a fluid-storage can, a fluid-discharge controller, and a discharge unit coupled to the fluid-discharge controller. The fluid-storage can includes a container formed to include a fluid reservoir and a fluid discharger coupled to the container to communicate with the fluid reservoir in the container and allow pressurized fluid to exit the fluid-storage can in response to engagement of an actuator of the fluid-discharge controller. The discharge unit is configured to direct the exiting fluid through a spray path in response to engagement of the actuator. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263742 | Cup-shaped Fluidic Circuit with Alignment Tabs, Nozzle Assembly and Method - An automatically alignable conformal, cup-shaped fluidic nozzle engineered to generate an oscillating spray is configured as a cylindrical cup having a substantially open proximal end and a substantially closed distal end wall with a centrally located power nozzle defined therein and between first and second distally projecting alignment tabs or wall segments. Optionally, the fluidic circuit's oscillation inducing geometry is molded directly into the sealing post's distal surface and a one-piece cup provides the discharge orifice. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263743 | NEBULIZER AND NEBULIZER KIT - A nebulizer kit includes a case body having a compressed air introduction tube in an upper end portion of which is a nozzle hole that expels compressed air, a suction channel formation member forming a suction channel for sucking liquid toward the upper end portion and forming an atomizing area in an exit region of the hole, and a flow channel formation member having an aerosol discharge port. The suction channel has first and second suction channels respectively extending upward along an outer circumferential surface of the tube and from the suction channel toward the hole at a leading end area of the tube and has a liquid suction port that expels the liquid. A particle segregating portion having a blade portion, whose orientation to the atomizing area is adjustable, is between the atomizing area and the port. The suction channel formation member is fixed to the case body. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263744 | APPARATUS FOR DEPOSITING INGREDIENT - An apparatus for depositing an ingredient into or onto an edible article, the apparatus comprising a container configured to hold the ingredient, and a manifold configured to receive at least one discrete intake flow of the ingredient and to distribute at least two discrete output flows of the ingredient. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263745 | GARDEN SPRAYER - A garden sprayer has a main body, a shaft, a positioning knob, a control member and a seal sleeve. Since the control member is driven by the rotation of the shaft, the user does not need to keep pressing the sprayer to output water. When the user needs to take a break, he or she can jus hook a gripping loop on any protruding object. With a connecting tube and the connecting hole, the assembly can be finished with any hand tools. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263746 | FEED INJECTOR TIP CAP - A system includes a gasification feed injector. The gasification feed injector includes a tip portion disposed at a fluid exit region of the gasification feed injector, and a tip cap coupled to the tip portion of the gasification feed injector and configured to serve as a thermal barrier for the tip portion during gasification reactions. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263747 | HEAT SHIELD FOR FEED INJECTOR - A system includes a gasification feed injector. The gasification feed injector includes a tip portion that has an outer wall and a feed outlet, and an injection axis of the gasification feed injector extends through the feed outlet of the tip portion. The gasification feed injector also has at least one fastener extending radially from the outer wall relative to an injection axis of the gasification feed injector through the feed outlet of the tip portion. An attachment location of the at least one fastener is located away from the feed outlet of the tip portion. The system also includes a heat shield, which includes a tile radially disposed on the at least one fastener and radially secured to the outer wall via fastening the tile to the at least one fastener. In addition, the tile wraps around a distal end portion of the tip portion. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263748 | ATOMIZING NOZZLE WITH IMPROVED ROTOR STRUCTURE - An atomizing nozzle includes a combination of a body and a rotor. One end of the body has an inlet, and the other end of the body has a jetting hole. A channel passage connects the inlet to the jetting hole, and the rotor is mounted in the channel passage. The rotor has a head part and a body part, and at least one air passage is formed on a surface of the body part of the rotor. The air passage of the rotor surface may communicate with the channel passage. Thus, the fluid entering the channel passage may pass through the air passage and be jetted from the jetting hole to form a micro-atomization state, and the rotor is free from generating the obvious raked state or lateral displacement so that the working stability of the atomizing nozzle can be enhanced. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263749 | CENTRIFUGAL MIXING SPRAY NOZZLE - A nozzle tip assembly comprises a nozzle housing and a break-up insert. The nozzle assembly is adapted for receiving multiple pre-cursor fluids from multiple lumen. The pre-cursor fluids are kept substantially separate and forced around the break-up insert into a channel formed between the insert and the nozzle housing. Fluid is forced into fluted channels on a distal end of the break-up insert into a swirl chamber where mixing occurs prior to being expelled through an exit orifice in the nozzle housing. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263750 | VARIABLE VOLUME HOT MELT ADHESIVE DISPENSING NOZZLE OR DIE ASSEMBLY WITH CHOKE SUPPRESSION - A dual, variable volume hot melt adhesive dispensing nozzle or die assembly is provided with a pair of choke slots within a first fluid control plate. The provision of the choke slots within the first fluid control plate effectively restricts and retards the flow of the fluid through such choke slots whereby volumes of the fluids are effectively built up and stored upstream of the choke slots so as to effectively delay the reaction of pressure spikes upon the fluid flows under both positive and negative conditions. This buildup in pressure and volume is then dispensed over time so as to cause the fluid flow to smoothly transition between positive and negative spiked fluid flow conditions and normal fluid flow conditions. Accordingly, the pressure spikes do not adversely affect the resulting fluid flows whereby, for example, under conventional negative pressure spike conditions, gaps in the dispensed hot melt adhesive would otherwise occur. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263751 | Foaming Nozzle For Portable Pressure Washers - A foaming nozzle assembly and method of forming a foaming nozzle useable with pressure washing systems that includes a tube and a cover that cooperates with the tube. An interior surface of the tube defines a fluid path having by a first restriction, a second restriction, and an expansion chamber between the restrictions. An air path is defined between the cover and tube and fluidly connects the expansion chamber to atmosphere for introducing air to fluid associated with the fluid path. An atomizer is disposed downstream of the restrictions and expansion chamber and mixes the fluid and air to generate foam upon discharge of the mixture from the nozzle assembly. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263752 | AUTOMATED SPRAYER ASSEMBLY - A sprayer head includes a platen manifold and a plurality of nozzles fluidly coupled with the platen manifold. A sprayer assembly is also provided. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263753 | Double-Acting Tamper-Resistant Aerator and Aerator System - A tamper-resistant aerator including an aerator cartridge, an insert defining at least one removal slot, and a locking ring defining at least one removal slot at least partially disposed within a housing is disclosed. The locking ring rotates with respect to the housing to allow alignment of the removal slot of the locking ring with the removal slot of the insert. Alignment of the slots form a continuous passageway through the locking ring and into the insert. Alternatively, a plurality of removal slots may be provided. A mating engagement between the locking ring and the housing secures the locking ring within the housing while still allowing it to rotate with respect to the housing. An aerator system is also provided comprising an aerator as described above and a tool adapted to be received in the continuous passageway formed by the alignment of the slots and engage the insert. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263754 | MULTIPLE ORIFICE PRESSURE WASHER NOZZLE ASSEMBLIES - Pressure washer nozzle assemblies that include multiple orifices that each generate a respective spray pattern or are suitable for alternate applications. The nozzle assemblies include a flow body that is constructed to be associated with a wand and a control or controller that is movably associated with the flow body. Manipulation of the controller relative to the flow body effectuates different flow configurations that are each associated with selectively fluidly connecting alternate orifices associated with the nozzle assembly with the fluid flow delivered via the wand. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263755 | Nozzle Changer - A nozzle changing device to remove and attach nozzles to a water shooting device is described. The device allows for removal and attachment of various nozzles on a water shooting device during or after a water display without the need for a technician to manually change the nozzles. The device may be independent or attached to the water shooting device. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263756 | MULTI-FUNCTION WAND ASSEMBLY - A faucet wand assembly including a mode diverter and a rotational spray diverter positioned downstream from the mode diverter. The mode diverter is configured to switch between a spray mode and a stream mode, and the spray diverter is configured to change open water outlets in the spray mode. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263757 | IRRIGATION SPRAY NOZZLE AND MOLD ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF FORMING NOZZLE - A nozzle is provided having a low precipitation rate and uniform fluid distribution to a desired arcuate span of coverage. The nozzle has an inflow port having a shape corresponding to the desired arc of coverage and a size for effecting a low precipitation rate. The nozzle also has a deflector surface with a water distribution profile including ribs for subdividing the fluid into multiple sets of fluid streams. There are at least two fluid streams for distant and close-in irrigation to provide relatively uniform distribution and coverage. The nozzle may be a unitary, one-piece, molded nozzle body including a mounting portion, an inflow port, and a deflector portion. There is also provided a mold assembly and method for forming a unitary, one piece nozzle body. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263758 | DRIP EMITTER - A drip emitter is described herein that is advantageously configured to allow large grit to pass through the drip emitter when in use. The drip emitter includes a housing containing a flow path extending between a water inlet and a water outlet, a pressure-reducing segment, such as a torturous path, of the flow path downstream of the inlet and upstream of the outlet, and a dynamic pressure regulator downstream of the water inlet and upstream of the pressure-reducing segment of the flow path. The dynamic pressure regulator is configured such that a decrease in pressure in the pressure-reducing segment of the flow path causes the dynamic pressure regulator to adjust to maintain a generally constant rate of flow through the water inlet as compared to the rate of flow when there is no decrease in pressure in the pressure-reducing segment of the flow path. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263759 | NOZZLE SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING COMPOSITE SANDWICH PANELS - A nozzle and system for manufacturing composite sandwich panels, including an input port configured to receive a fluidic production material for forming a composite sandwich panel; a branching element coupled to the input port, wherein the production material that enters the branching element is output from a first end and a second end of the branching element; and an elongate tubular member coupled to the first end and the second end of the branching element for receiving the production material, wherein the elongate tubular member has a first end; a second end and a plurality of openings formed in the elongate tubular member such that the received production material is output through the plurality of openings. In another embodiment, the nozzle includes a second plurality of openings formed in the elongate tubular member. | 2014-09-18 |