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Adjustable sprayer

US8794546B2 · kind B2 · utility

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18Claims
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Filing dateDec 28, 2011
Grant dateAug 5, 2014
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Expiry dateOct 16, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB05B1/18
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An adjustable sprayer comprising a fitting that includes a connector portion, an elongate cylindrical portion extending from the connector portion, and a bore formed longitudinally through the fitting. The sprayer includes a nozzle having a sleeve portion configured to receive the fitting's cylindrical portion whereby the nozzle is moveable, longitudinally, along the cylindrical portion between first and second spray positions. The nozzle includes a primary outlet and at least one secondary outlet radially spaced from the primary outlet. The cylindrical portion is in fluid communication with only the primary outlet when the nozzle is in the first spray position, and the cylindrical portion is in fluid communication with both the primary and secondary outlets when the nozzle is in the second spray position.

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