Patent ID: 9170041
Filing Date: 2015-10-27
Classification: B05B,F25C

Abstract:
1. A multi-step snowmaking gun, comprising: a bottom manifold having fixtures for receiving pressurized water and compressed air; an elongated hollow main mast connected to the bottom manifold; a nucleator head for generating atomized ice crystals from the pressurized water and the compressed air; an elongated hollow nucleator mast connected to the nucleator head; a four-step fluid nozzle for generating atomized water jets from the pressurized water, the nozzle configured to be operated in discrete production levels measured in steps of atomized water droplet jet production, wherein the four-step fluid nozzle comprises four independent fluid chambers, each of the four independent fluid chambers including an independent intake port for selectively and independently receiving pressurized water from the nozzle manifold and expelling atomized mists of water particles through exit orifices connected to each of the four independent fluid chambers, the four-step fluid nozzle further comprising four steps of production ranging from only one of the four independent fluid chambers, serially up to all four of the four independent fluid chambers being charged with pressurized water; and a nozzle manifold having a nozzle manifold body configured to mate with the elongated main mast, the elongated nucleator mast and the four-step fluid nozzle.