Patent ID: 6179228
Filing Date: 2001-01-30
Classification: B05B

Abstract:
A spray modifier for use in combination with a pond aerator that pumps a fountain of water out of an outlet opening, the spray modifier comprising:a support arm movable between an operative position and an inoperative position, the support arm extending between a first end and a second end, wherein the force of gravity moves the support arm from the inoperative position to the operative position and the force of the fountain of water moves the support arm from the operative position to the inoperative position;a spray diffuser mounted to the first end of the support arm, wherein the spray diffuser is aligned with the outlet opening of the pond aerator when the support arm is in the operative position; anda locking mechanism positioned to retain the support arm in the operative position against the force of the fountain of water and to retain the support arm in the inoperative position against the force of gravity, the locking mechanism being selectively activated to permit movement of the support arm between the operative position and the inoperative position.