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Self-cleaning/unblocking spray nozzle

US5497946A · kind A · utility

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3References
27Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJul 27, 1994
Grant dateMar 12, 1996
Priority date
Expiry dateJul 27, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB05B15/525
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A self-unblocking spray nozzle 10,11 in which an easily removable insert 12 is automatically moved by fluid pressure to form a spray orifice 26, and expands resiliently when the fluid pressure is interrupted. The insert 12 may include swirl vanes 33 to rotate the fluid, and may operate with a static member 14 to form an automatic anti-drip valve.

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