Apparatus for the release or projection of drops or droplets into the atmosphere or into a chamber to form a mist or the like. The materials to be projected may be suspended in a stream of gas or vapour.

Apparatus as above, for the release or projection of streams or sprays of other fluent materials, e.g. particulate material entrained in a gas, into the atmosphere or into a chamber.

Nozzles or guns for the release of gas only, e.g. air or blowing guns or nozzles.

Projection of droplets of coating material out of numerous closely spaced nozzles by using an inkjet technology to form plain, i.e. not patterned, coating.

Examples of such apparatus, and subcomponents thereof covered by this subclass, include:

Subclass B05C relates to apparatus for applying liquids or other fluent materials to surfaces in general. This subject matter generally relates to contact methods, e.g. spreading, pouring, dipping, rubbing, or using rollers or fluidized bed techniques, but not to spraying or atomising apparatus that is covered by subclass B05B. Also, subclass B05C relates to apparatus for projecting liquids or other fluent materials onto surfaces (group B05C 5/00) or to the inside of hollow work (subgroup B05C 7/02), and further to apparatus specially adapted for the projection of particulate material onto surfaces (subgroup B05C 19/04). In subclass B05C, 'projection' relates to the application of a continuous stream of liquid or other fluent (e.g. particulate) material to a surface. In subclass B05B, 'projection' relates to the release of a discontinuous stream of drops, droplets or a cloud of particulate material into the atmosphere or into a chamber to form a mist or the like.

Subclass B05D relates to processes (including processes performed by spraying) for applying liquids or other fluent materials to surfaces, in general.

Apparatus for applying fluent materials to surfaces, in general, e.g. arrangements for cleaning discharge openings, devices or dispensing heads, of apparatus belonging to subclass B05C are classified in the relevant place of B05C, as well as in B05B 15/50.

Considering the possible broad interpretation of the scope of subclass B05B, it is essential to pay attention to all references appearing in many titles of the B05B places. All devices relating to specific application fields are normally not classified in B05B unless some general function aspects are considered of relevance and are therefore (also) classified in subclass B05B.

Illustrative examples of subject matter classified in this place:

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1b.

Figures 1a and 1b illustrate a noise suppressor (115) within a nozzle (100). The geometry of a suppressor (115) results in a reduction of aero-acoustic energy at certain operating pressures.

2.

Figure 2 illustrates acoustic sensors (14) configured to sense acoustic signals (34) generated by one or more components or processes of a thermal spray system (10).

3.

Figure 3 illustrates a handheld pump sprayer (1), wherein depression of an actuator (4) compresses a mechanical clicker (6). This compression is accompanied by an audible clicking sound that provides a clear and reliable indication to a user that stem (18) of a pump (3) has been sufficiently depressed.

4.

Figure 4 illustrates a ring (39) and nozzle (51) made of an elastomeric material containing metal oxide particles to absorb unwanted sound energy.

Illustrative examples of subject matter classified in this place:

1.

Figure 1 illustrates a nozzle (25) having multiple outlets (25) specially adapted for discharging air.

2.

Figure 2 illustrates an air blow gun.

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this place:

1a.

1b.

Figures 1a and 1b illustrate a perpendicular nozzle defining the plane of the jet.

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this place:

The Figure illustrates two straight and parallel lips defining an elongated slotted outlet (536).

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this place:

The Figure illustrates an outlet (12) that is formed by a cut in the circumference of a spherical element (8).

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this place:

The Figure illustrates a conduit (20) having an ellipse shaped cross-section, wherein the major axis of the conduit (20) is perpendicular to that of the plane of the jet.

Illustrative examples of subject matter classified in this place:

1.

Figure 1 illustrates a spray jet (102) being shaped as a hollow conical form, which includes a dry zone line above and a typical spray zone line below, both divided into a power zone (converged toward the vertical line 113) nearest to the spray jet (101, 103 on the left) and a coverage zone (diverged toward the right side) beyond the power zone.

2.

Figure 2 illustrates a spray jet (S) being annularly shaped.

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this place:

The Figure illustrates fluidic oscillators.

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this place:

The Figure illustrates a liquid rotated turbine (2) being rotated by the fluid being discharged, thus producing a pulsating discharge.

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this place:

1a.

1b.

Figure 1a illustrates a shower head (15) comprising three cup-shaped discharge caps (160). Figure 1b illustrates a cap (160) comprising a turbine (128) creating a pulsating discharge.

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this place:

1a.

1b.

Figure 1a illustrates a shower head (15) comprising three cup-shaped discharge caps (160). Figure 1b illustrates each cap (160) comprising a turbine (128) creating a pulsating discharge. Rotation of the turbine (128) can be prevented by a stop (197).

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this place:

The Figure illustrates how water flowing through openings (70) rotates balls (56) around annular channels (54) to successively cover and uncover openings (64), thereby causing the water to exit from these openings in the form of pulsating jets.

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this place:

1a.

1b.

Figure 1a illustrates the expansion of a tube (24) enabling discharge through a channel (38). As the substance rushes out through the channel (38), the tube (24) collapses and returns to a configuration similar to that shown in Figure 1b. As this occurs, the seal between the tube (24) and an O-ring (44) once again becomes effective in Figure 1b, and the cycle will repeat, thus creating a pulsating discharge.

Illustrative examples of subject matter classified in this place:

1a.

Figure 1a illustrates nozzles forming an array of fine jets.

1b.

Figure 1b illustrates a nozzle array positioned onto a car windshield.

2.

Figure 2 illustrates a nozzle (14) forming a single fine jet (20).

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this place:

1a.

1b.

Figures 1a and 1b illustrate a singular outlet that is capable of producing different kinds of selected discharge, either spray or stream.

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this place:

The Figure illustrates two identical rows or groups of outlet openings (41).

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this place:

The Figure illustrates radial concentric or coaxial groups of outlet openings (22).

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this place:

The Figure illustrates multiple outlet openings (186) that go through a convex wall (165).

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this place:

The Figure illustrates a plurality of dissimilar rows of orifices (16), the orifices (16) being arranged in three or more dissimilar rows.

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this place:

The Figure illustrates a valve assembly (24) that is actuated by a button (74), the valve assembly (24) having two valve seats allowing for two separate flows to be utilised.

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this place:

1a.

1b.

Figures 1a and 1b illustrate a water passage (221) that can be rotated to selectively bring either of the outlets (32) and (33) into fluid communication with a passage (11).

Illustrative examples of subject matter classified in this place:

1a.

1b.

Figures 1a and 1b illustrate a turret (14) rotatably mounted on a body (12) around an axis (A) to bring one of the outlets (20) into fluid communication with an inlet passage (24).

2a.

Figure 2a illustrates a downward position of an outlet tube (18) supplied by a rotatable valve assembly.

2b.

Figure 2b illustrates a horizontal position of an outlet tube (18) supplied by a rotatable valve assembly.

2c.

Figure 2c illustrates an expanded view of a rotatable valve assembly (12) enabling outlets (37) and (18) to be brought selectively into fluid communication with a passage (48).

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this place:

1a.

1b.

Figures 1a and 1b illustrate various outlets (161) rotatably mounted about an axis parallel to the liquid passage of the valve element.

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this place:

1a.

1b.

1c.

Figures 1a, 1b and 1c illustrate a jet selection plate (7) repositionable to the left or to the right, bringing stationary water outlet (4) into fluid communication with jet chambers in three positions (9a, 9b or 9c) and thus into fluid communication with corresponding outlets of jet-forming bodies (6a, 6b or 6c) of the jet selection plate (7).

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this place:

1a.

1b.

1c.

Figures 1a, 1b and 1c illustrate selectively effective outlets (21, 22) being arranged on pipe (20).

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this place:

The Figure illustrates a spray head having three or more selectively effective outlets (161).

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this place:

The Figure illustrates a shower head having multiple identical groups.

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this place:

The Figure illustrates a shower head having multiple outlet groups that are concentric.

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this place:

1a.

1b.

Figures 1a and 1b illustrate a shower head having multiple outlet groups that are concentric and wherein the outlets traverse a concavo-convex outlet wall.

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this place:

The Figure illustrates a shower head (100) with three or more dissimilar outlet groups.

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this place:

The Figure illustrates a shower head (10) having multiple elements (28, 28a, 28b) that show the corresponding spray pattern when selected by indicator (26).

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this place:

The Figure illustrates a shower head provided with a push-button (200).

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this place:

The Figure illustrates a shower head (1) provided with a linearly slidable actuator (11).

Illustrative examples of subject matter classified in this place:

1a.

Figure 1a illustrates a shower head having linear actuation converted into rotational movement.

1b.

Figure 1b illustrates a shower head provided with a linearly slidable actuator (440) whose actuation rotates element (430).

2.

Figure 2 illustrates a shower head provided with a push-button (3) whose actuation rotates a ratchet wheel (7).

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this place:

The Figure illustrates a shower head (102) provided with a pivoting lever (440).

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this place:

The Figure illustrates a shower head (10) provided with a rotating controlling element (18).

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this place:

The Figure illustrates a shower head (100) provided with a controlling member (330) located on a handle (140).

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this place:

1a.

1b.

Figures 1a and 1b illustrate a shower head (10) provided with a controlling element (30) located on the outlet wall (25).

Illustrative examples of subject matter classified in this place:

1.

Figure 1 illustrates a shower head (10) provided with a ring controlling element (20) being part of the shower head housing.

2.

Figure 2 illustrates a shower head (100) provided with a lever controlling element (248) being located on the shower head housing (164).

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this place:

The Figure illustrates outlets (14) comprising inserted elements (16) along an elongated tubular body (12).

Illustrative examples of subject matter classified in this place:

1.

Figure 1 illustrates a first arrangement (10) of several nozzles (40) along a closed loop (31).

2.

Figure 2 illustrates a second arrangement (130) of several openings (132) along a closed loop (138).

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this place:

1a.

Figure 1a illustrates splashing from a stream of water discharged by a nozzle (7) from a spout (9).

1b.

1c.

Figures 1b and 1c illustrate how an outer stream of water discharged by nozzles (2) prevents unwanted splashing from an inner stream of water discharged by nozzles (3) in a spout (4).

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this place:

The Figure illustrates two impinging jets (S1) and (S2).

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this place:

The Figure illustrates a fluid (12) being discharged from nozzle (6) and symmetrically deflected over a deflector (10).

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this place:

1a.

1b.

Figures 1a and 1b illustrate a deflector element (11) allowing for deflection in a determined direction (46).

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this place:

The Figure illustrates a spray shield (90) to limit the area of spray.

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this place:

1a.

1b.

1c.

Figures 1a, 1b and 1c illustrate fluid control by pinching of supply tube (16) for watering a plant (12).

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this place:

1a.

1b.

Figures 1a and 1b illustrate a nozzle (10) with an internal valve in the first image that is actuated to open when fluid is applied to the sprayer, as shown in the second image.

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this place:

1a.

Figure 1a illustrates a lift valve (12) indicating upstream flow to the left and downstream flow to the right.

1b.

Figure 1b illustrates the valve (12) closed as achieved by the lever (20) in Figure 1a.

1c.

Figure 1c illustrates the valve (12) open in position, as achieved by the lever (20) in Figure 1a.

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this place:

1a.

1b.

Figures 1a and 1b illustrate a lift valve (22), which includes a ball shaped valve member (86) depicted in Figure 1b.

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this place:

1a.

Figure 1a illustrates a cock in an open position (80), which acts as the controlling element to control the flow of fluid upward to an outlet (16).

1b.

Figure 1b illustrates the cock (80) in a closed position.

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this place:

The Figure illustrates a spray gun with a "valve seat" located downstream of a movable valve element (4).

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this place:

The Figure illustrates a solenoid (25) that controls the movement of a lift valve element (20) for controlling the volume of flow through the outlet towards (22), wherein the valve seat is located downstream of a movable lift valve element (20).

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this place:

The Figure illustrates an intake duct (28) for a pressurized control fluid flow (F2), e.g. compressed air, which controls the movement of lift valve element (240) for controlling the volume of flow (F1) through outlet (18), wherein a valve seat (20) is located downstream of a movable valve element (240).

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this place:

The Figure illustrates a spray device with a valve seat (22) located downstream of movable valve element (90), wherein needle (90) comprises an internal channel (94).

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this place:

The Figure illustrates a deflector on a valve body (80), which acts as both a valve and a deflector.

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this place:

The Figure illustrates a movable controlling element (18) comprising a lift valve (26) and a deflector (29) separated from the lift valve (26), wherein the deflector (29) itself does not act as a valve.

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this place:

1a.

Figure 1a illustrates three or more valve bodies (30).

1b.

Figure 1b illustrates a valve body (30) which is provided with grooves (33).

1c.

Figure 1c illustrates the movement of each valve body (30) within a corresponding outlet orifice (42) that controls the amount of water flowing out of the outlet orifice (42).

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this place:

1a.

Figure 1a illustrates that the movement of one or both vanes (44, 46) reduce the slotted outlet dimension of outlet opening (30).

1b.

Figure 1b illustrates that the movement of one or both vanes (44, 46) enlarge the slotted outlet dimension of outlet opening (30).

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this place:

1a.

Figure 1a illustrates the closed position of an outlet opening (7) lacking fluid pressure.

1b.

Figure 1b illustrates an outlet opening (7) actuated by the pressure of the fluid to be sprayed through the opening (7) with the fluid flowing downward though the opening (7), as indicated by the arrow.

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this place:

The Figure illustrates a rotatable outer sleeve (9) closing hole (8), in which the outer sleeve (9) has a first hole (10) that can be located in alignment with a second hole (8) in an inner member (1) by turning the rotatable outer sleeve (9) suitably.

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this place:

1a.

1b.

1c.

Figures 1a, 1b and 1c illustrate fins (20, 30) acting as flow straightening means to reduce turbulence.

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this place:

The Figure illustrates an insert inside of a tube (28) that imparts swirl upstream of a swirl chamber.

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this place:

1a.

1b.

Figures 1a and 1b illustrate channels (16) emerging in a swirl chamber (15) perpendicularly to an axis "a" in Figure 1b.

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this place:

1a.

Figure 1a illustrates channels formed at the planar interface between end wall (29) and insert (21).

1b.

Figure 1b illustrates channels (30) formed at the planar interface between end wall and insert (21).

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this place:

1a.

1b.

Figures 1a and 1b illustrate channels (126) formed at the conical interface between outer member (106) and inner member (102).

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this place:

The Figure illustrates channels (52) formed at the cylinder interface between housing (46) and plug (49) that shares the same axis as the outlet (end of 48).

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this place:

1a.

1b.

Figures 1a and 1b illustrate a cooperative element (having grooves 50) being movable in response to fluid pressure.

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this place:

The Figure illustrates channels (24) extending from inside (30) to the outside of a swirl plate for imparting a swirling motion within swirl chambers (14).

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this place:

The Figure illustrates a controlling means (valve 19), which controls a fluid that is entering or leaving a swirl chamber (24a) in response to the fluid (via fluid moving valve 19).

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this place:

The Figure illustrates a first path (T1) and a second path (T2) reaching swirl chamber (SC).

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this place:

The Figure illustrates channels (172, 174) that bypass the swirl imparting means (248, 238) from a swirl chamber (132) back to a supply flow (178) toward the right side and the return flow (174). Further aspects include: fuel delivered to furnace toward the right side beyond the fuel outlet (150), atomizer spray plate (130), retaining nut (110) and backplate (170).

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this place:

The Figure illustrates a spray nozzle having three concentric outlets (O1, O2, O3) dispensing a swirling discharge from vanes (21, 22).

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this place:

The Figure illustrates an outlet (1) on a different axis than that of a swirl chamber (12).

Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets for discharging by overflow. For example, an outlet having a trough, open tank or holder type fluid handling means, which depends for its distributing function upon accumulated fluid running over a top or an edge of a retaining wall or through a depression or notch in a wall.

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this place:

1a.

1b.

Figures 1a and 1b illustrate an outlet (19) discharging by overflow of water (from 21).

Spray heads classified in this place are provided with moving elements, whereas spray heads classified in group B05B 13/04 move in their entirety, relative to an object to be sprayed.

Illustrative examples of subject matter classified in this place compared to subject matter classified in group B05B 13/04:

1.

Figure 1 illustrates a moving spray head (24) provided with a rotary bell cup (28) that is classified in group B05B 3/1014 by itself. Spray head (24) is further moved by a supporting robot (20) having an articulated arm to paint work (12) that is classified in group B05B 13/0431.

2.

Figure 2 illustrates a sprinkler having an oscillating arm (40) that is classified in group B05B 3/0438. Since the sprinkler lies in its entirety on the ground and does not move during operation, this sprinkler shall not be classified in group B05B 13/04.

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this place:

The Figure illustrates shaping air (10) used as cooling air passing in ducts (20) to cool a rotor (13) and a stator (12).

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this place:

The Figure illustrates an annular interface (7) in between a housing (C) and shaft (A) sized so as to minimize leakage while still allowing rotation of the shaft (A) with a slight cushion of liquid. Passages (20) enable liquid to enter chamber (21). Liquid pressure upon surface (23) creates a thrust force capable of countering the input force applied by the liquid onto an inlet end (6).

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this place:

The Figure illustrates a frustoconical brake pad (1030) being part of a brake disposed in deflector (1008), which maintains rotation of the deflector (1008) at a relatively constant speed irrespective of flow-rate, fluid pressure or temperature. The brake includes brake pad (1030) sandwiched in between a friction disk (1028, above brake pad 1030) and seal retainer (1032, below brake pad 1030). Friction disk (1028) is held relatively stationary by shaft (1020), while seal retainer (1032) rotates with the deflector (1008). During operation of nozzle (1000), seal retainer (1032) is urged upwardly against brake pad (1030), which results in a variable frictional resistance that maintains a relatively constant rotational speed of deflector (1008), irrespective of the rate of fluid flow, fluid pressure or operating temperature.

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this place:

The Figure illustrates how rotation of deflector (102) will be slowed by the viscous shearing of fluid (110) in between stator (124 on central shaft 112) and the deflector wall forming a chamber (108).

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this place:

The Figure illustrates magnets (5) being used to dampen rotation of distributor (2).

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this place:

1a.

1b.

1c.

Figures 1a, 1b and 1c illustrate a sprinkler (100). The water flow through sprinkler (100) is adjusted by aligning spaces or apertures (130A) formed by throttle plate (130) with apertures (124B) in drive plate (124). Therefore, increasing alignment of apertures (130A, 124B) increases the flow out of sprinkler (100), while decreasing alignment of apertures (130A, 124B) decreases the flow. Throttle plate (130) is located below drive plate (124) and includes centre aperture (130B that engages with mating lower end (116A) of flow adjustment shaft (116). In this respect, rotating flow adjustment shaft (116) also rotates throttle plate (130) relative to drive plate (124). Throttle plate (130) is frictionally engaged to the bottom of drive plate (124), rotating throttle plate (130) with drive plate (124). Additionally, the flow of water through sprinkler (100) may cause slight movement and pressure of throttle plate (130) upwards against drive plate (124), further increasing friction. The frictional or clutching force between throttle plate (130) and drive plate (124) is such that it can be overcome when the user adjusts flow adjustment member (112) and therefore the flow of sprinkler (100).

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this place:

The Figure illustrates a water deflection plate (28) carried by a starter sleeve (44) and a hanger tube (26) for wobbling or nutating motion.

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this place:

The Figure illustrates an electric motor (8) connected to a reduction gear (6) that is in mesh with a tooth wheel (20). Operation of the motor (8) rotates part (22) and nozzle (12).

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this place:

The Figure illustrates a deflecting rotating element (27).

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this place:

The Figure illustrates a fan assembly (14) having blades (54) that deflect a stream (32).

Illustrative examples of subject matter classified in this place:

1a.

1b.

Figures 1a and 1b illustrate rotating jet arms (102a, 102b) of a sprinkler adjusting an angle of inclination (104) of nozzles (106), which is inversely proportional to the area of coverage of sprinkler (100), the rotation being driven by reaction of the water discharged nozzles (106) on the respective nozzle body.

2.

Figure 2 illustrates the angular position of the outlet element (20) that allows for the rotating impact sprinkler to spray noncircular areas.

3.

Figure 3 illustrates a percussive sprinkler (A) having a main body (30) that is rotated with vertical variation, a sprinkler head driving rod (50) shifting vertically along a circumferential path on a driving rod retaining surface (21, shaped for vertical variation during rotation) of an adjusting ring, so that the sprinkler head (33) is driven to swing vertically with changes of the discharge angle.

Illustrative examples of subject matter classified in this place:

1.

Figure 1 illustrates a rotational joint between a fixed tube (5) that contains a rotary bearing on the end connected to rotating tube (310).

2.

Figure 2 illustrates fluid passing from (42') into (42) to be sprayed (18), passing axially from the bottom member to that of the nozzle member (14), both elements being jointed to one another via bearing sleeve (40) so that the spray (18) sweeps over a surface due to rotation about central axis (26).

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this place:

The Figure illustrates rotational joints of arms (102a, 102b) having inner radial fluid passages extending from the central fluid passage (120) to the outlets of holes (106).

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this place:

The Figure illustrates a nozzle (25) rotating about both axes (X) and (Z).

Illustrative examples of subject matter classified in this place:

1.

Figure 1 illustrates a sprinkler device (10) having a helical track (106) and a tracking element (112) coupled between a reciprocating piston (66) and a rotating head or nozzle (98) to convert the reciprocal linear motion of the piston to rotation motion of the head or nozzle.

2.

Figure 2 illustrates rotating nozzles (7) actuated by piston (6).

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this place:

The Figure illustrates nozzles (5) rotated by rotor (4) via gears (61) and (62,72), wherein rotor (4) is driven by water.

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this place:

The Figure illustrates several rotors (1) driven by water, wherein each rotor (1) actuates the rotation of a corresponding nozzle (2).

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this place:

1a.

1b.

Figures 1a and 1b illustrate a stop (410) to disable rotation of rotor (380), wherein rotation of rotor (380, in Figure 1b) drives rotation of nozzle (113, in Figure 1a).

Illustrative examples of subject matter classified in this place:

The Figure illustrates rotation of a rotor (42) not being parallel to the rotation axis of an outlet element (22a, 22b, 24).

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this place:

The Figure illustrates a rotor (8) actuated downstream of nozzle (4) outlet, wherein the rotor (8) actuates rotation of the nozzle (4).

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this place:

The Figure illustrates a liquid driven rotor (2) that is a deflecting rotating element.

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this place:

The Figure illustrates a rotor (31) directly attached on the outside of a nozzle (16) supply.

Nozzles consisting of an element having an upstream part rotated by the liquid flow and a downstream part connected to the apparatus by a universal joint.

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this place:

The Figure illustrates a rotor nozzle having an upstream part rotated inside a housing (11) and a downstream part connected to universal joint (23).

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this place:

1a.

1b.

Figures 1a and 1b illustrate rotation of a rotor (380) that causes oscillation of a nozzle (113).

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this place:

1a.

1b.

Figures 1a and 1b illustrate that when water reaches an impeller (5) through inlet (313), the water flow drives the impeller (5) in one rotational direction and when water reaches the impeller (5) through inlet (314) the water flow drives the impeller (5) in the other rotational direction.

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this place:

The Figure illustrates a tubular element (40) that has several outlets (42) and oscillates around an axis (axis of 40) parallel to the tubular element (40).

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this place:

1a.

1b.

Figures 1a and 1b illustrate nozzles (30a, 30b) rotating about both axes (X) and (Y), i.e. a combination of two movements, at least one being rotational, wherein both rotations are actuated by a rotor (38) driven by a cleaning fluid.

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this place:

The Figure illustrates a rotating irrigating nozzle (DU) having an outlet opening area that is varied according to a curved tread (LF), wherein rotation of the nozzle (DU) is actuated by a rotor within a driving housing (AG) the rotor being driven by water.

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this place:

The Figure illustrates a lawn sprinkler, when roller (98m) rolls along the top of cam track (122), a rotary nozzle (82) raises and lowers about pivot pin (78), wherein rotation of the nozzle (82) about a vertical axis is actuated by rotor (64m), driven by water.

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this place:

The Figure illustrates how the spray jet discharged from the outlet (4) actuates a movable deflector (11) which is successively moved out of the jet-by-jet action and brought back into the jet by the action of the spring (10).

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this place:

The Figure illustrates an impact sprinkler (12) in which the rotation of outlet element (13) is reversed by the abutments (as stops extending outward on both sides from the outside of the supply pipe).

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this place:

The Figure illustrates a rotating portion including two arms (17) and two nozzles (18), each nozzle attached to an end of a respective arm (17). Nozzles (18) are adapted to discharge liquid received from device (12) to the outside environment along directions that form moments of force urging the rotating portion to rotate in a direction (R) about an axis (X).

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this place:

The Figure illustrates a deflector (120) that creates a tangential component of the jet as indicated by the lines leaving the deflector, this tangential component causing sprinkler (100) to rotate.

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this place:

The Figure illustrates nozzles (1), whose movement is a combination of two rotations, i.e. a combination of two movements, at least one being rotational, the rotations being driven by reaction of water discharged by nozzles (1) on the respective nozzle body.

Illustrative examples of subject matter classified in this place:

1.

Figure 1 illustrates a rotary sprinkler (10) in association with a stationary deflecting element (18), wherein individual segments (17) on the annular disc (18) may be deformed to restrict the range of the stream of water in any desired direction.

2a.

2b.

Figures 2a and 2b illustrate a rotary outlet element (30) and rotary deflecting elements (50), both in association with stationary outlets (10).

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this place:

The Figure illustrates a rotary spraying disk (5) as a deflecting element, in association with stationary outlets (8).

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this place:

The Figure illustrates a stationary fixed deflector (12) in association with a rotary sprinkler (10), wherein a deflector (12) limits distribution of a stream emitted by the sprinkler (10) to less than the 360-degree circle pattern that would otherwise be irrigated by the stream.

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this place:

The Figure illustrates an air brush (10), wherein spraying is effected by centrifugal forces from rotary deflecting elements (42), in association with sectorial stationary deflecting element (30).

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this place:

The Figure illustrates a cup-shaped spray head (23) being part of a rotary nozzle.

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this place:

The Figure illustrates a rotary spraying plate provided with individual passages (30).

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this place:

The Figure illustrates an insert (7) that forms an individual passage at the periphery of the rotating member (4).

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this place:

The Figure illustrates means for connecting a rotating spray head (51) to its driving shaft (64) being reversible (a threaded connection allows the head to be screwed on and off).

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this place:

The Figure illustrates a rotary cup-shaped spray head (22) associated with fan blades (21).

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this place:

The Figure illustrates two outlets (44) and (52), which supply two liquids (42) and (50) to a rotating element (20).

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this place:

The Figure illustrates a fluid sprayed as axially supplied to rotating member (2) from a hollow rotating shaft (tube that affixes to 2a).

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this place:

1a.

1b.

Figures 1a and 1b illustrate two rotating members (20) and (38) that rotate in opposite directions.

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this place:

The Figure illustrates a gas being supplied from a compressed air source (60) out of a sleeve (40) to shape the fluid being discharged from a rotary bell-shaped disc (8).

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this place:

The Figure illustrates a spray boom (10, system) rotating about axis (12) by means independent of the liquid or material discharged, wheels (32, 34, 36, 38) having integrated motors rotating them independently from the fluid in the system.

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this place:

1a.

1b.

Figures 1a and 1b illustrate an oscillating nozzle (214), the oscillation being driven by a motor (207).

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this place:

The Figure illustrates a fluid driving rotation of turbine (105) that actuates the movement of rocker assembly (200) of nozzle assembly (100), wherein rotation of the turbine (105) is converted into an oscillatory, back-and-forth linear motion of the rocker assembly (200).

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this place:

The Figure illustrates a mobile sprinkler (10) moving along a track (H).

Apparatus of the B05B 7/00 type which are to be carried on or by a person, e.g. by hand, and which have a container are classified in B05B 7/2405+, B05B 7/244+.

B05B 11/00 takes precedence.

Apparatus of the B05B 9/00 type which are to be carried on or by a person, e.g. by hand, and have a container being put under pressure are classified in B05B 9/0805+.

Apparatus of the B05B 9/00 type which are to be carried on or by a person, e.g. by hand, and have a container being put under pressure are classified in B05B 9/0805+.

B05B 11/00 takes precedence.

Apparatus of the B05B 7/00 type which are to be carried on or by a person, e.g. by hand, and which have a container are classified in B05B 7/2405+, B05B 7/244+.

Single-unit hand-held apparatus comprising a container and a dispensing nozzle attached thereto, in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use.

The expression "Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use" is very important to properly define the border line with other areas of B05B as well as with other technical fields, e.g. B65D, A47K, F04B.

Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which there exists a possibility to accumulate permanently a certain pressure on the material, e.g. liquid, and wherein this pressure is used to discharge the material through the outlet are not classified in B05B 11/00 and sub-groups, but in B05B 9/0805 and subgroups or B05B 7/2402 and subgroups.

In apparatus classified in B05B 11/109 and subgroups, energy can be stored, e.g. in the form of a compressed spring. However, the stored energy does not generate permanent pressure on the material for discharging the latter. Only when the spring is released is the material pressurized in the pump chamber.

In apparatus classified in B05B 11/0041 and sub-groups, reservoirs containing the material may be permanently pressurized, e.g. by a follower piston pushed by a spring. However, this pressure is not used to discharge the material but only to feed the latter to a discharge device, e.g. a pump.

Aerosol containers are classified in B65D 83/14 and subgroups.

Apparatus of the B05B 7/00 type which are to be carried on or by a person, e.g. by hand, and which have a container are classified in B05B 7/2405, B05B 7/244 as well as their subgroups.

Apparatus of the B05B 9/00 type which are to be carried on or by a person, e.g. by hand, and have a container are classified in B05B 9/0805 and subgroups.

Membranes or pistons which are in contact with the contents inside the container.

Pumps drawing the contents from the container into a pump chamber inlet during a suction stroke and forcing the contents out of a pump chamber outlet into the dispensing nozzle during a dispensing stroke.

Means to restrict, limit the actuation by the user by limiting the movement of the controlling means.

Such restricting means are:

Biasing means such as springs are not considered as means for restricting the movement.

If there is only one locking or stopping position, classification is made in B05B 12/0024 and subgroup.

Example of a locking means, with several positions:

Example of a stopping means, with several positions:

Apparatus for changing colours are classified in B05B 12/14 and subgroups.

Reference B05D is non-limiting in group B05B 13/00. CPC will be updated or corrected once this inconsistency is resolved in IPC.

Group B05B 13/00 is used to classify subject matter that is not fully covered by groups B05B 1/00 - B05B 11/00, so group B05B 13/00 can be used in addition to groups B05B 1/00 - B05B 11/00 when subject matter for B05B 1/00 - B05B 11/00 is also to be classified. For example, a means for supporting work can be classified in subgroup B05B 13/02 when it is used with a nozzle not requiring classification in group B05B 1/00, or a means for supporting work can be classified in subgroup B05B 13/02, in addition to classifying the nozzle used therewith in group B05B 1/00.

Means for supplying or discharging of liquid or other fluent material for applying liquids or other fluent materials to surfaces of objects or other work by spraying are covered by one of groups B05B 1/00 - B05B 12/00.

Machines or plants for inkjet coating onto work surfaces, e.g. by using nozzle heads provided with numerous closely spaced outlets. The resulting coating formed is a plain coating layer that is not patterned when applied onto the work surfaces.

Illustrative examples of subject matter classified in this place:

1a.

1b.

Figures 1a and 1b illustrate an inkjet coating head (6) provided with several spraying nozzles (60) aligned along one or several columns, or along one or more of several rows.

2.

Figure 2 illustrates an inkjet coating head (6) provided with several nozzles (60.1, 60.2, 60.3 up to 60.i), each of the nozzles being configured to coat a surface (S) dropwise.

Subclass B41J and group B41J 3/4073 cover the projection of ink droplets for printing to form a meaningful pattern. Group B41J 11/0015 covers uniform or plain coating of copy material, e.g. paper, either before or after printing.