US3583634A
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Spray nozzle
Assignee: FMC Corp
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Filing: 1968-12-02
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Granted: 1971-06-08
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Expires: 1988-12-02
Abstract
Abstract A low volume spray nozzle which is comprised of a conventional spray nozzle and a housing enclosing the nozzle but having an opening at the lower end thereof in line with the discharge from the nozzle. A deflector cone is positioned within the housing about the opening permitting a small percentage of the spray to pass through the opening while deflecting the rest into the housing where it can be collected and directed back to the spray supply tank.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles E Sheetz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 07:18
CPC Classifications
B; B05; B05B; B05B1/00; B05B1/28
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
164 words
An adapter for a spray nozzle for providing a low volume spray, said adapter comprising a tubular housing encompassing said nozzle including an inner member of rigid material and a pair of outer members fitted about said inner member in abutting relationship, one of said outer members having a spray opening at one end thereof positioned in alignment with said nozzle, said one of said outer members also including an inwardly projecting shoulder, a deflector received upon said shoulder comprising a thin deflecting wall inclined radially inwardly toward said nozzle, said deflector being positioned about said spray opening for deflecting a portion of said spray to the interior of said housing adjacent said shoulder and being provided with an orifice at the apex of its deflecting surface for permitting the remainder of said spray to pass through said spray opening and out of said adapter, means for removably retaining said deflector upon said shoulder, and means for draining the deflected spray from said housing.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
164 words
An adapter for a spray nozzle for providing a low volume spray, said adapter comprising a tubular housing encompassing said nozzle including an inner member of rigid material and a pair of outer members fitted about said inner member in abutting relationship, one of said outer members having a spray opening at one end thereof positioned in alignment with said nozzle, said one of said outer members also including an inwardly projecting shoulder, a deflector received upon said shoulder comprising a thin deflecting wall inclined radially inwardly toward said nozzle, said deflector being positioned about said spray opening for deflecting a portion of said spray to the interior of said housing adjacent said shoulder and being provided with an orifice at the apex of its deflecting surface for permitting the remainder of said spray to pass through said spray opening and out of said adapter, means for removably retaining said deflector upon said shoulder, and means for draining the deflected spray from said housing.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
104 words
An adapter for a spray nozzle according to claim 1 wherein said means for draining housing deflected spray includes an outlet position said one of said thumbscrew being provided with a discharge opening therein extending radially through the wall of said outer member in alignment clamp said shoulder, said outlet conduit being connected for fluid communication with said discharge opening whereby said deflEcted spray which is present on both side of said deflecting wall of the deflector will be directed to said fluid conduit and will not be permitted to collect within said housing or to drip from the edges of said spray opening.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
An adapter for a spray nozzle according to claim 1 wherein said means for retaining said deflector within the housing comprising a spacer ring fitted within said one of said outer members in alignment with said inner member.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US1828463A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-06-07 | 1974-12-07 | 1975-06-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-06-07 | 1978-12-07 | 1979-06-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-06-07 | 1982-12-07 | 1983-06-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |