Fluid sprinkling, spraying, and diffusing inventions 08/06

20060192024 - Vehicles and bulk material distributing apparatuses including air flush system and methods: An air flush system for a spraying system includes an air compressor unit and an inverter. The air compressor unit integrally comprises a compressor including an electric motor configured to operate upon receipt of alternating current voltage, a tank provided in fluid communication with the compressor and configured to store...

20060192025 - Drinking straw with multi-apertured end: A reusable, disposable, or confectionery drinking straw includes a bulbous end portion having a plurality of apertures. The bulbous straw end portion is integral to the straw or it may be removably attached to the straw. The drinking straw device may include or be in the form of a bracelet....

20060192026 - Combustion head for use with a flame spray apparatus: The present invention provides an improved combustion head and combustion chamber for use with known flame spray apparatus. The combustion head includes a body portion defining a combustion opening for receiving an outlet end of the combustion chamber and an interior chamber extending from the combustion opening into the body...

20060192027 - Electromagnetic controlled fuel injector: An electromagnetic controlled fuel injector is provided with which it becomes possible to quicken closing response of the poppet valve at the injection beginning in order to improve operation stability at low load operation of an engine and to increase the opening lift of the poppet valve to secure enough...

20060192028 - Hydraulically intensified injectors with passive valve and methods to help needle closing: Hydraulically intensified injectors with passive valve and methods to help needle closing. In accordance with the method, at the end of injection, a passive valve is used to couple the expanding high pressure fuel remaining in the nozzle to temporarily hydraulically encourage the needle to close, thereby initiating needle closing...

20060192029 - Rotary stream sprinkler with adjustable deflector ring: A sprinkler includes a riser having an inlet end and an outlet end. A nozzle is rotatably supported at the outlet end of the riser and has a plurality of circumferentially spaced, radially extending stream forming slots. An orifice member is removably mounted adjacent the outlet end of the riser...

20060192030 - Wind resistant oscillating sprinkler: Mechanisms and method of flow control for use in an oscillating sprinkler that varies the water stream height to lessen the adverse effects of wind on the water streams. The flow control mechanism varies water flow during rotation of a spray tube of a sprinkler to control the height of...

20060192031 - Perfume dispenser: A perfume dispenser includes a squeezable bag and a dispensing element provided at the squeezing bag. The squeezable bag has a storage chamber for containing a predetermined volume of perfume agent and a guiding channel communicatively extended from the storage chamber. The dispensing element is communicating with the storage chamber...

20060192032 - Water spouting device: A water spouting device 28 capable of being small sized and provided with a good appearance, and further, capable of realizing a comfortable shower spouting and a straight water spouting is provided with a group of numbers of water sprinkling holes 62 formed of small holes being disposed in a...

20060192033 - Method for rapid insulation of expanses: A process for cost-effectively and rapidly insulating a desired surface with spray foam insulation is described which includes the application of a polyurethane foam dispensed through heated conduits into a dispensing gun having a nozzle with essentially planar divergent lips having a triangular prism opening, the lips of the nozzle...

20060192034 - Orifice shield for drainage pipe: An orifice shield for distributing water flowing from an orifice in a pipe and preventing blockage of the orifice. The orifice shield includes a housing including a cage, the cage being defined by a first plate joined to a second plate via fins, the fins being joined via a plurality...

20060192035 - Fuel injector with an antirebound device: A fuel injector (1) having an injection valve (7) with a movable pin (15); and an actuator (5) for moving the pin (15) between a closed position and an open position; the actuator (5) has a movable armature (10), and an antirebound device (20) interposed between the movable armature (10)...

20060192036 - Fuel injector including a multifaceted dimple for an orifice disc with a reduced footprint of the multifaceted dimple: A fuel injector includes an orifice disc. The orifice disc includes an outer portion, a central portion, and an orifice. The outer portion is with respect to a longitudinal axis and extends parallel to a generally planar base surface. The outer portion bounds the central portion. The central portion includes...

20060192037 - Power-assisted docking station for mobile irrigation apparatus: A mobile irrigation apparatus includes a frame assembly supporting at least one sprinkler and adapted for movement in a first direction along a path in a field to be irrigated; a docking station suspended from the frame assembly and adapted to engage and open one or more supply valves in...

20060186218 - Container for a device for dispensing a volatile liquid: A container for a volatile liquid in a liquid dispensing device comprises a body and a neck extending from the body to define an opening. A retention structure is integral with the container body and is adapted to be releasably engaged with two opposing sidewalls of a housing of the...

20060186219 - Solar evaporated air freshener: An air freshener apparatus delivering passive solar collection, solar energy transfer, evaporation of a plurality of solids, gels, and liquids, vapor diffusion process, and working in conjunction with the solar filtering characteristics provided by a plurality of standard glass panes contained in automobiles an buildings. The apparatus includes a panel...

20060186220 - Device and system for dispensing fluids into the atmosphere: A fluid dispensing device comprises one or more micromechanical fluid dispensing mechanisms arranged to dispense fluids into the atmosphere. The fluids include any of a perfume, pheromone, fragrance, disinfectant, moisturizer, humectant, miticide, fumigant, deodorizer, sanitizing agent and insecticide. A dispenser controller communicates with the fluid micromechanical dispensing mechanisms to selectively...

20060186221 - Fuel injector with direct needle control for an internal combustion engine: A fuel injector with a direct needle control for an internal combustion engine, having an actuator, a hydraulic booster, and a nozzle needle guided in a nozzle body and acting on a nozzle needle sealing seat. The hydraulic booster includes a booster piston connected to the actuator and a nozzle...

20060186222 - Water supply device, water supply method, and washing machine having water supply device: A water feeding apparatus (300) has an ion eluter (100) and a shower emitter (200). The shower emitter (200) receives water via a coupling pipe (250) from the ion eluter (100), and sprays the water, in the form of a shower, onto laundry. Liquid droplets in the form of a...

20060186223 - Paint spray gun: A paint spray gun has a spray cap that is disposed in front of a nozzle of a gun body, and that is formed with a central spray hole, a set of mist forming holes, a set of mist controlling holes, a pair of horn projections, and a pair of...

20060186224 - Vehicle air conditioner: A vehicle air conditioner is disclosed. Internal air paths and external air paths are arranged in parallel to each other, and the internal air and the external air are blown by a blower to the internal and external air paths. Heat exchangers are arranged in at least the internal air...

20060186225 - Air guide systems and methods for restorative drying: A system for guiding air to at least one desired location on at least one target surface. The system comprises an air mover and an air guide member. The air mover defines an outlet through which air is displaced. The air guide member defines at least one air chamber. The...

20060186227 - Common rail injector with active needle closing device: A fuel injector includes a needle valve having a metering land that corresponds with the metering edge to define a metering gap. The metering gap produces a pressure drop utilized to tailor needle valve opening and closing response times....

20060186226 - Fuel injector for internal combustion engines: A fuel injector for an internal combustion engine, with an injector body having at least one first injection orifice and at least one second injection orifice a hollow first nozzle needle guided in a first needle guide of the injector body and controlling the injection of fuel through the at...

20060186228 - Irrigation dripper and pipe: A dripper adapted to be bonded to interior of an irrigation pipe during manufacture and to be associated with an outlet opening in said pipe. The dripper comprises an outwardly facing surface adapted for the bonding, an outlet area associated with the surface, and at least one bulge near the...

20060186229 - Fluid jet nozzle: An improved fluid jet nozzle, having particular utility in the textile field, has a body with an air inlet for a pressurized fluid, such as air, a manifold, and an outlet. The outlet is in the form of parallel series of outlet apertures, the apertures of a series being laterally...

20060186230 - Gaseous fuel injector for linear motor: An electromagnetically actuatable fuel injector for a linear engine includes a portioning chamber having inlet and outlet valves biased into closed positions and an armature is biased to open the inlet valve. An electromagnetic coil is energizable for moving the plunger in a direction out of engagement with the inlet...

20060186231 - Airless spray nozzle: An airless spray nozzle tip (10) for use in coating workpieces such as containers includes a first groove (40) located on one side (24) of the tip, and second (30), third (32) and fourth (34) grooves located on the other side of the tip, thereby forming three orifices in the...

20060186232 - Asymmetrical spray nozzle with alignment notch: A spraying system is provided including a spray gun and a spray nozzle. The spray gun has a discharge end. A locating pin is arranged on the discharge end of the spray gun. The spray nozzle is selectively mountable on the discharge end of the spray gun. The spray nozzle...

20060180677 - Agricultural compositions which enhance performance of pesticides applied through drift reducing nozzles: A spray composition for applying to soil, plants or other agricultural substrate containing of at least one member selected from the group consisting of block copolymer of ethylene oxide and propylene oxide. An adjuvant can be a concentrate composition which can be diluted to form a tank mix containing a...

20060180678 - Deicing apparatus: A deicing apparatus may include a reservoir containing a deicing agent, a distribution network, and at least a first nozzle, for deicing a surface, such as a sidewalk. In one embodiment, at least one or more of the reservoir or distribution network is located underground and at least one or...

20060180679 - Injection nozzle: A fuel injection nozzle having first and second nozzle needles controlling first and second injection opening, respectively. A control chamber is connected via a throttle to a pressure chamber in which it is possible to adjust the injection pressure. A first control piston cooperating with the first needle unit includes...

20060180680 - Variable discharge mechanism for hopper spreader apparatus: A variable discharge mechanism for a hopper spreader apparatus includes first and second flow control members that allow varying the discharge rate by providing relative rotation between flow gate members to adjust the size of a delivery opening and thus the discharge volume flow rate. The distribution pattern can be...

20060180681 - Faucet adaptor: A faucet adaptor with a coaxial arrangement of an outer shell, a cover within the shell, a rotor at least partially within the cover, and a faceplate secured to the shell to secure the coaxial arrangement. A passage from the shell through the cover directs fluid from a source onto...

20060180682 - Nozzle particularly for atomizing a liquid: A nozzle particularly for atomizing a liquid, comprising a cylindrical body provided with a first axial channel for feeding the liquid and with second axial channels for feeding air, a covering element being associable with the cylindrical body. A hollow dome protrudes from the cylindrical body and is connected to...

20060180683 - Replacing a valve seat of an airless paint spray gun: The invention teaches using a generally cylindrical replacement tool and multifunction tool to replace a valve seat of a airless spray gun. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the...

20060175423 - Illuminating apparatus for a water fountain: The present invention relates to an illuminating water fountain apparatus that projects light from a series of high-intensity colored LEDs up into the water steams and spray. The main system comprises a body section with a light shield, a circuit board, a power source and a plurality of high intensity...

20060175424 - Modular fountain housing and fountain system: A modular system for, especially, dry basin fountain installations includes a housing having a water supply inlet, a drain outlet, an electrical supply inlet and electrical junction box, for removable and interchangeable installation of a variety of individual or multiple fountain components within each housing, including water jet assemblies, lighting...

20060175425 - Dispensing device: A device for dispensing a volatile liquid as a vapor to an ambient environment, i.e., a room or vehicle interior, which device comprises a reservoir of the volatile liquid, and a porous element which permits the passage of vapor therethrough but does not permit the passage of the volatile liquid...

20060175426 - Dispensing of multiple volatile substances: A method and apparatus for controlling emission of fragrances into a given area such as a room or a region of a yard; and more particularly the creation of a desired atmosphere within the given area. In addition, the invention involves a volatile substance dispensing device (200) having mounted therein...

20060175427 - Injection apparatus comprising a position sensor: A delivery device, such as an injection apparatus, for delivering, administering or dispensing a substance, the delivery device comprising an operational mechanism and at least one passive, non-contact sensor for sensing a position associated with the operational mechanism....

20060175428 - Low cost pressure atomizer: A spray device, useful for example as a fuel nozzle for gas turbine engines, comprises a body having a bore and a cap member having an orifice, the body and cap member in combination defining a chamber. Fluid passages introduce pressurized liquid into the chamber and direct a flow into...

20060175429 - Fire fighting system: A firefighting system including a helicopter and a housing defining a receptacle for storing a fire suppressant material removably connectable to the helicopter. At least one cannon connected to the housing where the cannon is automatically extendable from the housing. The helicopter transports the housing to a location of a...

20060175430 - Fire-extinguishing mist projector: The invention relates to a fire-extinguishing mist projector (1) for producing a jet of mist oriented along an injection jet axis (7). Said mist projector comprises an ejector (8) which is supplied with high-pressure water, generates a jet of water (10) parallel to the injection jet axis (7), and is...

20060175431 - Miniature aerosol jet and aerosol jet array: A miniaturized aerosol jet, or an array of miniaturized aerosol jets for direct printing of various aerosolized materials. In the most commonly used embodiment, an aerosol stream is focused and deposited onto a planar or non-planar target, forming a pattern that is thermally or photochemically processed to achieve physical, optical,...

20060175432 - Apparatus and method for applying controlled patterns of liquid: An apparatus for dispensing a controlled pattern of liquid material, such as hot melt adhesive, includes a pump, a liquid applicator coupled to the pump, a pressure transducer located in the liquid path between the applicator and the pump and a controller coupled with the pressure transducer. The pump supplies...

20060175433 - Liquid supply assembly: A liquid supply assembly is disclosed. The liquid supply assembly may be used in combination with a spraying device or spray gun to apply liquid to a substrate. The liquid supply assembly is particularly suitable for use in systems utilizing pressurized liquid containers....

20060175434 - Liquid supply assembly: A liquid supply assembly is disclosed. The liquid supply assembly may be used in combination with a spraying device or spray gun to apply liquid to a substrate. The liquid supply assembly is particularly suitable for use in systems utilizing pressurized liquid containers....

20060175435 - Safety cut-off for pressurised water vapour production devices for domestic use: This invention relates to a safety cut-off for any type of device for domestic use which is designed to produce pressurised vapour for different purposes. The invention also relates to a safety cut-off for any type of device for domestic use which is designed to produce pressurised steam for different...

20060175436 - Fuel injection device: A fuel injection apparatus for supplying fuel to an injection valve from a high pressure line includes a control valve controlling pressure in a control chamber connected to the line and an actuator for moving a valve member to actuate via a hydraulic coupler having two pistons acting on a...

20060175437 - Shower comprising a lighting device: The invention relates to a shower comprising a jet-discharge disk (4). Behind said jet-discharge disk a flat water-filled chamber (7) is occluded on the side facing away from the jet-disk by a transparent to translucent bottom (2). The shower is provided with a lighting device (13) which is arranged in...

20060175438 - Fuel injection valve: A fuel injector, in particular a fuel injector for fuel-injection systems of internal combustion engines, includes a piezoelectric or magnetostrictive actuator which is excitable via an electrical line and actuates a valve-closure member arranged in a housing, the valve-closure member cooperating with a valve-seat surface to form a sealing seat,...

20060175439 - Voltage and turbine speed control apparatus for a rotary atomizer: Apparatus is provided for controlling both the high voltage and turbine speed in a rotary atomizer used in the electrostatic spray coating of a workpiece such as an automotive vehicle. A rotary bell cup spray atomizer carried by a maneuverable robot arm is charged to a high voltage potential which...

20060175440 - Hydraulic boom stabilization device: A boom assembly includes a frame, a boom, a boom stabilization cylinder, and a feedback cylinder. The boom is rotatably mounted to the frame to rotate about a first axis. The boom stabilization cylinder is coupled to the boom to resist rotational deflection of the boom about the first axis....

20060169792 - Beverage dispensing system: A liquid beverage dispensing system having a specialized sealed container and a tube which extends from a top of the container and terminates just before the floor of the container. The tube has a one way valve that allows liquid to come up and out of the container when the...

20060169791 - Sip straw with consumable component: A sip straw includes an outer tubular member and an inner tubular member. The outer tubular member is formed of a spirally wound paper wrapper which is wound onto the outer surface of the inner tubular member. The inner tubular member is formed of an edible substance such as chocolate,...

20060169793 - Leg mounted scent dispenser: The leg mounted scent dispenser distributes liquid scent to mask human scent or to deposit a tangle free and consistent scent trail. The dispenser assists hunters in capturing game with weapons and cameras alike. The dispenser includes straps for attaching to a boot and to the lower leg of a...

20060169794 - Perfume dispenser: A perfume dispenser includes a squeezable bag and a dispensing element provided at the squeezing bag. The squeezable bag has a storage chamber for containing a predetermined volume of perfume agent and a guiding channel communicatively extended from the storage chamber. The dispensing element is communicating with the storage chamber...

20060169795 - Perfume dispenser: A perfume dispenser includes a squeezable bag and a dispensing element provided at the squeezing bag. The squeezable bag has a storage chamber for containing a predetermined volume of perfume agent and a guiding channel communicatively extended from the storage chamber. The dispensing element is communicating with the storage chamber...

20060169796 - Air freshener with external wick: A static air freshener has a frame made fiber board impregnated with a scent or from a frame made of scented plastic beads or a frame having a removable source of scent positioned within an article like a “T” shirt. The “T” shirt is made of material selected to regulate...

20060169797 - Non-pneumatic motor vehicle wheel and methods for using the same: An apparatus, method, and system of varying aspects. One aspect comprises a wheel having a rim with a perimeter and a plurality of non-pneumatic ground contacting members spaced apart on the perimeter. In another aspect of the invention, the wheel of that type is utilized to raise the ground clearance...

20060169798 - Hose restraint apparatus: A restraint apparatus configured to selectively attach a flexible hose at an outlet structure of a manifold of an air conveyance system is provided. The restraint apparatus includes a restraint member having a flat, planar shape. The restraint member includes a first opening located at a first end and a...

20060169799 - Low-volume nursery pot irrigation apparatus and method: An irrigation spray stake is for plants grown in pots. The irrigation spray stake includes an elongated stake member having an upper extremity and a lower extremity adapted to be inserted into soil in a plant pot. The irrigation spray stake further includes a spray head adjacent the upper extremity...

20060169800 - Aerosol created by directed flow of fluids and devices and methods for producing same: A method of creating small particles by a technology referred to here as “violent focusing” is disclosed, along with devices for generating such violent focusing. In general, the method comprises the steps of forcing a first fluid out of an exit opening of the feeding channel to create a fluid...

20060169801 - Faucet side spray assembly: A faucet side spray assembly, including a hand-held body. The hand-held body includes all of the functional elements of the faucet side spray assembly. The faucet side spray assembly further includes one or more ornamental elements, each of which may be removably secured to that hand-held body. The ornamental elements...

20060169804 - Fuel injector and an engine including such an injector: A fuel injector for spraying fuel into a combustion chamber comprises a spray head (6) extending along a central axis (X) from a base (6a) to a free end (6b), the head comprising a free outside face (6c, 6d) defining an internal injection combustion (6), and at least two groups...

20060169802 - Fuel injector with direct needle control for an internal combustion engine: A fuel injector with direct needle control has a nozzle needle guided in a nozzle body, and an actuator and a hydraulic pressure boosting unit that has an actuator pressure boosting piston connected to the actuator and a nozzle needle pressure boosting piston connected to the nozzle needle. The actuator...

20060169803 - Fluid injection valve: The fluid injection valve has a first and second valve bodies fastened to each other, to bring a first end face of the first valve body into an intimate contact with a second end face of the second valve body. A first fluid passage in the first valve body is...

20060169805 - Saddle tee and tool for irrigation lines: A saddle tee assembly for use with an irrigation line. The saddle tee assembly generally includes a collar portion having a bore therethrough; a strap portion for securing the collar to an irrigation line; and a tool having a passage therethrough with an opening in fluid communication with the passage....

20060169806 - Material spreader and method for using same: A material spreader includes a belt/chain assembly. The belt is mounted within the chamber of the material spreader and the chain remains out of contact with the material during the operation of the device. A sliding barrier is mounted at the rear of the belt, and moves from a forward...