Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
A nozzle for producing fog wherein a major portion of the water droplets are in the range of from about 5 to 50 microns in diameter and the average diameter is in the range of from about 10 to 30 microns comprising: a body capable of withstanding an internal water pressure of at least 350 psi; a substantially cylindrical water orifice in the body having a diameter in the range of about 125 to 250 microns; a member external to the body and having an end portion opposite the orifice, the end portion of the member being in the form of a smooth cone having an included angle of about 120* and a diameter of about 400 microns, the axis of the cone being substantially parallel to the axis of the orifice.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
132 words
A nozzle for producing fog wherein a major portion of the water droplets are in the range of from about 5 to 50 microns in diameter and the average diameter is in the range of from about 10 to 30 microns comprising: a body capable of withstanding an internal water pressure of at least 350 psi; a substantially cylindrical water orifice in the body having a diameter in the range of about 125 to 250 microns; a member external to the body and having an end portion opposite the orifice, the end portion of the member being in the form of a smooth cone having an included angle of about 120* and a diameter of about 400 microns, the axis of the cone being substantially parallel to the axis of the orifice.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
A fog producing nozzle as defined in claim 1 wherein the end portion of the member is spaced apart from the orifice a distance less than about 4 millimeters.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
A fog producing nozzle as defined in claim 2 wherein the cone has its axis offset from the axis of the orifice.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
70 words
A fog producing nozzle comprising: a body capable of withstanding an internal water pressure of at least 350 psi; a substantially cylindrical water orifice in the body having a diameter in the range of about 125 to 250 microns; a member external to the body and having an end portion opposite the orifice, the end portion of the member being in the form of a smooth compound curved convex surface.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
70 words
A fog producing nozzle comprising: a body capable of withstanding an internal water pressure of at least 350 psi; a substantially cylindrical water orifice in the body having a diameter in the range of about 125 to 250 microns; a member external to the body and having an end portion opposite the orifice, the end portion of the member being in the form of a smooth compound curved convex surface.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
A fog producing nozzle as defined in claim 4 wherein the curved surface has a radius of curvature in the order of from about 125 to 1500 microns.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
A fog producing nozzle as defined in claim 5 wherein the end portion of the member is spaced apart from the orifice a distance less than about four millimeters.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
28 words
A fog nozzle as defined in claim 5 wherein a principal center of curvature of the compound curved convex surface is offset from the axis of the orifice.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
53 words
A fog producing nozzle as defined in claim 4 wherein the member comprises a support arm interconnecting the body and the convex surface and positioned to one side of the orifice; and wherein a principal center of curvature of the convex surface is between the axis of the orifice and the support arm.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
27 words
A fog producing nozzle as defined in claim 4 wherein the curved surface is a cone having its axis substantially parallel to the axis of the orifice.