Patent ID: 9061298
Filing Date: 2015-06-23
Classification: B05B

Abstract:
1. An adjustable sprayer, comprising: a fitting including a connector portion, an elongate cylindrical portion extending from the connector portion, an end portion opposite the connector portion, and a bore formed longitudinally through the fitting; a nozzle including: (i) a sleeve portion configured to receive the cylindrical portion, whereby the nozzle is moveable along the cylindrical portion between first and second spray positions; (ii) a surrounding sidewall extending from the sleeve portion defining an open end of the nozzle; (iii) a water breaker positioned within the open end of the nozzle; and (iv) an interior region defined at least partially by the surrounding sidewall and water breaker; an outlet insert having a cylindrical ring, supported by the end portion of the fitting in the interior region of the nozzle, and an open output end portion that extends outwardly from the cylindrical ring; and wherein the outlet insert is spaced rearwardly from the water breaker, within the interior region of the nozzle, when the nozzle is in the first spray position, whereby a fluid pathway extends from an outlet of the outlet insert to the interior region of the nozzle and then through a first diameter of the water breaker; and wherein the outlet insert contacts the water breaker when the nozzle is in the second spray position, whereby a fluid pathway extends from the outlet of the outlet insert directly through a second diameter of the water breaker, bypassing the interior region of the nozzle; the first diameter of the water breaker being larger than the second diameter of the water breaker.