Multi-directional spray nozzle
AssigneeOrbit Irrigtion Products, Inc.
InventorsKent C. Ericksen, Robert Parker
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Abstract
A multi-directional spray nozzle is disclosed. The multi-directional spray nozzle may include a grip member and a pivotal member. A rounded end of the pivotal member pivotally engages a socket of the grip member in either a ball-and-socket configuration or a hinged joint configuration. An internal passage of the grip member is in fluid communication with a pivotal passage situated within the rounded end of the pivotal member. The pivotal passage is in fluid communication with an exit port on the pivotal member. A pressurized fluid may be emitted from an exit port on the pivotal member. The pivotal member may be positioned at various angles with respect to the grip member to direct the emitted fluid to a desired location.
Claims27
A multi-directional spray nozzle connectable to receive and spray fluid from a garden hose, the multi-directional spray nozzle comprising:
- a grip member having a fluid source coupling shaped to receive the garden hose, an internal passage disposed to receive fluid from the garden hose when the garden hose is connected to the fluid source coupling, and a socket in fluid communication with the internal passage;
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- a pivoting member having an exit port, a rounded end pivotally engaging the socket, a longitudinal passage in fluid communication with the internal passage and the exit port, a stem extending from the rounded end, the longitudinal passage passing through the stem and rounded end, and an adjusting sleeve rotatably engaging the stem in threaded engagement therewith to permit alteration of a spray pattern of a fluid emitted from the exit port.
A multi-directional spray nozzle connectable to receive and spray fluid from a garden hose, the multi-directional spray nozzle comprising:
- a grip member having a fluid source coupling shaped to receive the garden hose, an internal passage disposed to receive fluid from the garden hose when the garden hose is connected to the fluid source coupling, and a socket in fluid communication with the internal passage;
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- a pivoting member having an exit port, a generally cylindrical end pivotally engaging the socket to form a hinged joint, and a longitudinal passage in fluid communication with the internal passage and the exit port.
A multi-directional spray nozzle comprising:
- a grip member having an internal passage, an insulated grip, and a socket in fluid communication with the internal passage;
- a rounded end pivotally engaging the socket;
- a stem extending from the rounded end, the stem comprising a head;
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- an adjusting sleeve rotatably engaging the stem in threaded engagement therewith,
- wherein the rounded end, stem, and adjusting sleeve define an exit port and a longitudinal passage in fluid communication with the internal passage and the exit port, wherein rotation of the adjusting sleeve relative to the stem varies a position of the head relative to the adjusting sleeve to alter a spray pattern of a fluid emitted from the exit port.
A method of directing a spray pattern of a spray nozzle in a direction most comfortable to a user, the method comprising:
- Connecting a fluid source coupling to a garden hose;
- grasping a grip member having an internal passage disposed to receive fluid from the garden hose, and a socket in fluid communication with the internal passage;
- positioning a pivoting member relative to the grip member such that a longitudinal axis of the pivoting member is positioned at a desired angle relative to the grip member, the pivoting member having an exit port, a generally cylindrical end pivotally engaging the socket, and a longitudinal passage in fluid communication with the internal passage and the exit port;
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- emitting a fluid from the exit port.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.