Patent ID: 7261248
Filing Date: 2007-08-28
Classification: B05B,F28F

Abstract:
1. A spray nozzle, comprising: a nozzle body defining a first surface and a fluid passage; a cap defining a second surface, the cap connected to the nozzle body such that the first surface of the nozzle body and the second surface of the cap are able to define an annular nozzle opening therebetween; a turbine having a plurality of radially extending fins circumferentially positioned about the nozzle opening for directing the flow of fluid exiting the nozzle opening, the turbine being rotatable about the nozzle opening and the nozzle opening being free of any portion of the turbine; and a grinding member aligned with the fluid passage of the nozzle body and actuated in response to rotation of the turbine to grind debris contained within the flow of fluid.