Abstract:
The present invention is a display apparatus for affixation to a shower or bath water supply piping or incorporated within a shower, or bath or faucet head, in an aesthetically pleasing format and comprised of fabrication materials e.g., a polymeric or metallic bases with chrome, brass white or colored finishes or combination of these finishes and materials of construction. The display apparatus includes a power generation, CPU or microprocessor, temperature sensor and/or water flow sensors, timing circuits and a display means. The present invention can include a remotely located wireless receiver apparatus. Ergonomically placed buttons can be incorporated into the display means to change parameter units (e.g. metric to US), set alarm conditions (e.g. temperature over set point, lime past a set point, flow rate set points). The display means must be able to provide sufficient lighting in shower conditions. In addition, the display means must be able to sustain capability in moist wet conditions. In the embodiment defined by the attached shower display apparatus, know piping joint technology will be used for installation into both new and presently installed shower systems. In the embodiment defined by the display means incorporate into the shower head the shower head/display assembly can also be installed in both new and presently installed shower systems.
Abstract:
A can coating machine control system includes a coating control signal that functions as a go/no-go signal based on a plurality of monitored conditions such as can in position, vacuum pressure, gun in position, guard in position and speed condition. Local pressure regulation of the coating material in the spray gun is provided along with optional control of the material temperature. Local pressure regulation allows for optional spray weight control based on a wrap number derived from speed and gun spray-durations. A CAN to CAN network buffer is provided as well for primary network isolation. A gun control circuit may be used to select specific gun drive signals and to adjust gun drive signals based on real-time feedback of the actual spray duration.
Abstract:
A spray gun with pressure display for applying paint onto a painted object by atomizing the paint with compressed air. A pressure indicating device includes a digitally displayed pressure sensor (25), a pressure transducer part (24), and a display part (27) unitized with each other. The pressure indicating device is detachably installed on a spray gun body, and adapters (21, 22) without a pressure indication function are detachably fitted to the spray gun body according to the shape of the body grip part so that the presence or absence of the pressure indication function can be selected before use. The spray gun can be used under controlled conditions by allowing a worker to detect an air pressure at hand during spraying operation since the spraying air pressure largely affects paint finish as well as dispersion of atomized paint.
Abstract:
A method for sanitizing scuba diving equipment including aqua lungs, wet-suits, fins, caps and masks comprises exposing confined parts of the gear such as hoses, pressure regulators and mouthpieces to a pressurized flow of fluid using a fluid-conditioning spray gun adapted to mix a germicidal solution into a jet of water or other fluid carrier. The spray gun has a conical nozzle provided with a set of graduated, flexible, feather-edged disks or barbs that can hermetically mate with a number of scuba diving component apertures of different sizes and shapes.
Abstract:
A display (K) on the back (14) of the spray gun (12) informs the electrostatic gun operator of the tip voltage and tip current This information is used to quickly verify system operation and paint resistivity. The painter can monitor the light bars (K) for proper operation while painting.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a spray pistol comprising a pistol body (1); a nozzle system (9) which is ranged on the pistol body (1); a compressed air supply channel (22, 23) which is arranged in the pistol body (1) and which comprises a valve system (17) for controlling the supply of compressed air to the nozzle system (9); a regulating device (6, 13) for regulating the supply of the substance to be sprayed; an actuating element (12) for actuating the valve system (17) and the regulating device (6, 13); a device (31, 33, 37) for regulating the supply of compressed air to the nozzle system (9); and a pressure-measuring device (35, 38, 39) for detecting and indicating the pressure in the compressed air supply channel (22, 23). The aim of the invention is to create a compact and handy spray pistol comprising a pressure-measuring device which is easy to monitor when spraying. In order to achieve this, the pressure-measuring device (35, 38, 39) is integrated into the device (31, 33, 37) used to regulate the compressed air supply.
Abstract:
Apparatus and methods for monitoring a characteristic of fluid flow through a fluid dispenser that permit adverse flow conditions to be monitored, analyzed and displayed to an operator. The monitor samples either the static or firing pressure a predetermined number of times and calculates an average static and firing pressure over the sampling period. The average pressure values are compared to high and low warning and alarm limits and warning and alarm error codes are produced as a function thereof. In addition, individual sampled values are compared to the high and low warning and alarm limits and pressure values exceeding the limits during a sampling period are counted. Warning and alarm error codes are produced as a function of the counted values exceeding predetermined count values. The monitor control system discriminates between alarm conditions requiring immediate remedial attention and warning conditions the progress of which may be tracked and remedial action taken prior to an alarm condition occurring. Each fluid dispenser has a fluid monitor connected to a remote operator control with a data communications network. Consequently, an operator may monitor all of the monitor controls from a remote location. The monitor provides diagnostics that provide suggestions to the operator of potential causes of the particular adverse flow condition detected. Further, the monitor provides a more reliable calibration method and a swivel mounting for a attaching a sensor to the dispensing unit.
Abstract:
Apparatus for use in spray-up construction of a fiberglass article in an open mold includes a manually operable spray gun for spraying liquid resin and liquid catalyst, and for chopping and emitting fiberglass roving together with the resin. A positive displacement resin and catalyst pump operated by an airmotor pumps resin and catalyst to the spray gun. A pneumatic electrical switch on the air-motor monitors air exhaust therefrom and is closed upon each air-exhaust pulse. The number of air-exhaust pulses of the air-motor is proportional to the cumulative amount of resin pumped. An electronic counter electrically connected to the pneumatic switch counts the number of switch closings and drives an LCD numerical display which displays the number of pulses counted. The LCD display is located on the spray gun where it can be seen by the operator during operation of the spray gun, such that the operator is continually apprised of the amount of resin which has been dispensed. Thus, the operator can stop the spray-up operation when a predetermined amount of resin has been applied to the mold. An air driven fiberglass chopper on the spray gun is supplied with air from a compressed air supply. A flow meter in line with the compressed air supply is located proximate the spray gun in view of the operator to apprise him of the rate of flow of air to the chopper.
Abstract:
A burner gun to provide a narrow spray pattern under high or low fire conditions, having a nozzle with an elongated tunnel passage therein which nozzle is spacially adjustable with respect to a spray tip; the spray tip has an oil swirl chamber with an axially movable piston to obstruct in varying degree oil intake ports in the swirl chamber, to reduce the flow when low fire operation is required.