Abstract:
A lawn sprinkler accessory with a hollow body defining a chamber for holding lawn treatment material, such as fertilizer, herbicide or insecticide. The accessory body has a hollow water inlet arm on one side and a hollow water outlet arm on the opposite side of the chamber. An access opening with a removable closure in one end of the accessory body enables the insertion of lawn treatment material into the chamber and its removal from the chamber.
Abstract:
A fertilizer dispenser with an inlet compartment and an outlet compartment with an inlet into the top of the inlet compartment. The inlet is connected to an inlet sub-line directed into the inlet compartment and an outlet sub-line directed into the outlet compartment. An outlet is located in the bottom of the outlet compartment. The inlet compartment and the outlet compartment are separated by a baffle which permits flow over the baffle from the inlet compartment to the outlet compartment. The fertilizer dispenser is used with a System for watering with a supply hoses connected in series with seep hoses. The seep hoses are located about the vegetation to be watered while the supply hoses are connected in series to the seep hoses.
Abstract:
An apparatus for applying powder coating material onto large objects such as automotive, truck or other vehicle bodies includes a powder spray booth defining a controlled area within which to apply powder coating material onto the vehicle bodies, a powder kitchen located at a remote position from the powder spray booth, and, a number of feed hoppers located proximate the booth which receive powder coating material from the powder kitchen and supply it to automatically or manually manipulated powder spray guns associated with the booth. Oversprayed powder coating material is removed from the booth interior by a powder collection and recovery system which transmits the oversprayed powder back to the powder kitchen for recirculation to the powder spray guns.
Abstract:
Embodiment of an aromatic mist delivery system is disclosed which includes a container housing a cartridge or reservoir of fragrance or additive designed to be attached to water delivery systems or misting devices. As water passes through the container, scent or additive is transferred to the water for delivery throughout the system.
Abstract:
A portable fragrant air delivery/diffuser system for spas/hot tubs and other self powered air producing devices comprising a portable vented container (FIG. 18 numeral 8), replaceable biodegradable filter (FIG. 18 numeral 6), multi-purpose removable cap (FIG. 18 numeral 5), vented bottom plate (FIG. 18 numeral 10) and an alternative use snap ring pivoting clip (FIG. 20g). The completely assembled unit, referred to as the Aroma Blast Unit (FIG. 18 numeral 12) is designed to fit into the aroma therapy chamber of newly manufactured spa/hot tubs FIG. 22 numeral 12) and to deliver natural plant derived oil fragrances to the therapy jet heads of said spa/hot tubs via the spa/hot tub's aroma therapy chamber and water boost pump plumbing (FIG. 22). Filter replacement is a simple process (FIG. 20d), thus providing the end user a means to choose from a variety natural plant derived oil fragrances to enjoy, or change as often as desired. The alternative snap ring clip (FIG. 20g numeral 16) snaps around the Aroma Blast Unit (FIG. 20b) whereby providing a method to attach to other self powered air producing devices (FIG. 20c), making it perfect for travel while providing an effective, inexpensive, durable and portable natural plant derived oil diffuser, that when clipped to other air producing devices helps eliminate bacteria, disinfects and freshens the surrounding air with the healthy fragrances of natural plant derived oils, not harsh chemicals. It can also be used as a stand alone air freshener (FIG. 20a) simply by standing it on its multi-purpose cap (FIG. 20a). The simplicity of design creates an effective, versatile, portable, virtually maintenance free product for the end user to enjoy for years to come.
Abstract:
A fertilizer mixing device for sprinkler systems including a water inlet pipe having a water inlet, a first water outlet, and a second water outlet. The water inlet is in communication with an existing water source. A mixing chamber is adapted for holding a predetermined amount of fertilizer and water therein. The mixing chamber comprises a housing having a first opening therein for receiving the first water outlet of the water inlet pipe therein. The housing has a check valve disposed therein. The check valve includes an input pipe and an output pipe. A water outlet pipe is provided that has a first water inlet, a second water inlet, and a water outlet. The first water inlet is in communication with the second water outlet of the water inlet pipe. The second water inlet pipe is in communication with the output pipe of the check valve of the mixing chamber. The water outlet is connectable with an existing sprinkler system.
Abstract:
A hose sprayer assembly in accordance with the present invention includes a trigger body which is rotatably mounted within a housing. The housing is formed with an inlet orifice, an outlet aperture and an aspiration orifice, and further includes a deflector plate which is fixed to the outer surface of the housing proximate the outlet aperture. The trigger body includes a inlet port, an outlet port in fluid communication with the inlet port, and an aspiration port in fluid communication with the outlet port. Selective alignment of the trigger body places the inlet port and outlet port in fluid communication with the respective inlet orifice and outlet aperture of the housing. This yields a water only stream out the housing outlet aperture when water is forced through the assembly. Similarly, the body can be aligned to place the aspiration port in fluid communication with the aspiration orifice of the housing. When the assembly is coupled to a container filled with product concentrate, this alignment yield a water/product stream. Yet another alignment directs the water/product stream onto the deflector plate to yield a fan-like spray pattern.
Abstract:
A solution fertilizer introduction system for use with automatic lawn watering systems which include an attachment arrangement for introducing liquid fertilizers to underground lawn watering systems. The system may also be used with other chemicals such as weed killers, bug killers or the like that are available in a liquid state for application to lawns. The system includes a quick connect arrangement from the supplied material source to the watering system for removal and replacement of the same and a flow measuring device for correlating the additive introduction or flow to water flow with metering and timing devices for controlling the additive to produce a desired lawn. A microprocessor may be utilized for control of the additive.
Abstract:
An ejector is provided with an Interior surface wetting device for introducing a cleaning liquid into a suction chamber of the ejector to form a thin wall of the cleaning liquid covering an interior surface of the ejector. The interior surface wetting device includes a cleaning liquid inlet opening to be fluidly connected to a source of cleaning liquid and a cleaning liquid outlet opening for introducing the cleaning liquid into a suction chamber The wetting device may be in the form of a pipe which extends from the outside of the ejector into the suction chamber to supply a cleaning liquid to a desired portion in the suction chamber.
Abstract:
A new and improved apparatus is disclosed to fertilize water passing through an existing irrigation system. The present invention would comprise at least one feeder, which would comprise an outer housing and an inner feeder tube. The inner feeder tube would be accessible via a top-mounted threaded end cap, with a user removing the top-mounted threaded end cap in order to place fertilizer within the inner feeder tube. The inner feeder tube would have holes throughout its length, and with the outer housing connected up to a closed irrigation water line, the fertilizer would be permitted to mix with the continuous flow of water that would pass through the feeder. Water in the entire irrigation system would be designed to pass through an input PVC line into the feeder, pass around and through the feeder tube (thereby picking up and dissolving fertilizer), and then passing through an output mechanism into the regular irrigation line. Then, the water would be sprayed out through one of many possible sprinkler heads that would be located on a user's yard.