Patent ID: 6336599
Filing Date: 2002-01-08
Classification: B05B

Abstract:
A spray shield apparatus for shielding against spray from a sprinkler, said spray shield apparatus comprising:an elongated support rod having an upper shank, and a lower shank capable of anchoring said elongated support rod relative to said sprinkler; at least one baffle having a pivot end with a tubular configuration, said at least one baffle telescopically and pivotally mounted on said upper shank to pivot about the upper shank to various desired positions; and means for adjustably securing said at least one baffle to said various desired positions, said means for adjustably securing comprising: a plurality of notched grooves along an inner tube surface of the tubular configuration of said pivot end; and at least two tabs connected to the upper shank of said elongated support rod, each tab adapted to engage at least one of said plurality of notched grooves, and each tab having resiliently biasing means for engaging and disengaging said at least one of said plurality of notched grooves.