Patent ID: 7225999
Filing Date: 2007-06-05
Classification: B64D,B64F

Abstract:
1. Spray apparatus, comprising: a central fluid distribution assembly for receiving liquid and warm gas from a remote source; a plurality of spoke members connected to, and extending radially from, said central fluid distribution assembly; each said spoke member including a plurality of individual, radially arranged spoke segments, each said spoke segment including liquid and gas channels; said fluid distribution assembly being connected to respectively deliver said liquid and warm gas to said liquid and gas channels of selected ones of said spoke segments; a plurality of strut members, each including liquid and gas channels and connected to adjacent ones of said spoke members; a plurality of manifold joints, each having liquid and gas passageways and being detachably connected to adjacent ones of said radially arranged spoke segments; each said manifold joint additionally being detachably connected to at least first and second ones of said strut members so as to allow fluid communication between said spoke segments and said strut members; said spoke members and said strut members having a rounded leading edge and tapered trailing edge, defining an airfoil; a plurality of nozzles positioned at the trailing edge of selected ones of said spoke members and said strut members and connected for receiving the liquid and warm gas therein to generate a predetermined spray cloud.