A spray applicator (1) for spraying a fluid onto a web (W) of material has a first group of spray nozzles (10A) arranged along a first axis (FA) and a second group of spray nozzles (11A) arranged along a second axis (SA). The first (FA) and second (SA) spray nozzle axes are arranged on the same side of a plane in which the web (W) is run. Each spray nozzle (10A, 11A) has an elongated spray opening configured to spray fluid in a direction towards the web (W). The first spray nozzle opening of the first group of spray ozzles (10A) has an inclination angle which differs from the second nozzle opening inclination angle of the second group of spray nozzles (11A).

A deposition apparatus includes: discharge nozzles arranged at predetermined intervals in a processing compartment in a deposition chamber, wherein each of the discharge nozzles comprises a discharge port that discharges aerosolized particulates toward a corresponding surface treatment object; linear motor single-axis robots arranged at predetermined intervals in a direction perpendicular to a nozzle arrangement direction; and nozzle head units that each adjust a mutual distance between the discharge port and a surface of the corresponding surface treatment object based on a shape of the corresponding surface treatment object, the nozzle head units moving along the nozzle arrangement direction, and the nozzle head units being arranged in each of the linear motor single-axis robots.

A method of controlling application of at least one material onto a substrate includes configuring a material applicator having an array plate with an applicator array. The applicator array has a plurality of micro-applicators with a first subset of micro-applicators and a second subset of micro-applicators. Each of the plurality of micro-applicators has a plurality of apertures through which fluid is ejected. The first subset of micro-applicators and the second subset of micro-applicators are individually addressable, and a liquid flows through the first subset of micro-applicators and a shaping gas, e.g., air, flows through the second subset of micro-applicators. The flow of shaping gas shapes the flow of the liquid from the first subset of micro-applicators to the substrate.

The present invention is a water fountain control system that utilizes cameras to analyze movements of a human subject, and actuates one or more water fountain controllers in response to the movements to create a display incorporating spray patterns of the flowing water. The camera system records video in real time and generates optical signals that are sent to a processor running software that assesses the dimension, position, stance, and/or motion of the human subject and converts the data into recognized classes of movements and/or poses. Once the processor identifies the type of movements and/or poses, it sends signals to the actuators of the water fountains to control the fountains in a manner that implements stored predetermined visual effects generated by the fountain to create a visual presentation to an audience.

The present invention is a water fountain control system that utilizes cameras to analyze movements of a human subject, and actuates one or more water fountain controllers in response to the movements to create a display incorporating spray patterns of the flowing water. The camera system records video in real time and generates optical signals that are sent to a processor running software that assesses the dimension, position, stance, and/or motion of the human subject and converts the data into recognized classes of movements and/or poses. Once the processor identifies the type of movements and/or poses, it sends signals to the actuators of the water fountains to control the fountains in a manner that implements stored predetermined visual effects generated by the fountain to create a visual presentation to an audience.

A system includes a first nozzle assembly positioned along a boom assembly. The first nozzle assembly includes a first valve operably coupled with a first nozzle. A first imaging device is associated with the first nozzle assembly. A second nozzle assembly is positioned along the boom assembly and includes a second valve operably coupled with a second nozzle. A second imaging device is associated with the second nozzle assembly. A computing system is operably coupled with the first nozzle assembly, the first imaging device, the second nozzle assembly, and the second imaging device. The computing system is configured to receive data from the first imaging device, identify a first reference point within the data provided by the first imaging device, receive data from the second imaging device, identify a second reference point within the data provided by the second imaging device, and determine a boom deflection model.

A system includes a first nozzle assembly positioned along a boom assembly. The first nozzle assembly includes a first valve operably coupled with a first nozzle. A first imaging device is associated with the first nozzle assembly. A second nozzle assembly is positioned along the boom assembly and includes a second valve operably coupled with a second nozzle. A second imaging device is associated with the second nozzle assembly. A computing system is operably coupled with the first nozzle assembly, the first imaging device, the second nozzle assembly, and the second imaging device. The computing system is configured to receive data from the first imaging device, identify a first reference point within the data provided by the first imaging device, receive data from the second imaging device, identify a second reference point within the data provided by the second imaging device, and determine a boom deflection model.

An aeroponics system includes a spray manifold with a fluid inlet, a plurality of fluid injectors attached to the spray manifold and in fluid communication therewith, and a fluid pump in communication with the fluid inlet of the spray manifold. A timing controller is in electronic communication with the plurality of fluid injectors. A power source is in electronic communication with the fluid pump, the plurality of fluid injectors, and the timing controller. The fluid pump is configured to maintain a constant high pressure within the spray manifold. The timing controller is configured to control the timing and pattern of energization of the plurality of fluid injectors. When any one of the plurality of fluid injectors is energized, fluid is allowed to pass from the spray manifold through that fluid injector.

An aeroponics system includes a spray manifold with a fluid inlet, a plurality of fluid injectors attached to the spray manifold and in fluid communication therewith, and a fluid pump in communication with the fluid inlet of the spray manifold. A timing controller is in electronic communication with the plurality of fluid injectors. A power source is in electronic communication with the fluid pump, the plurality of fluid injectors, and the timing controller. The fluid pump is configured to maintain a constant high pressure within the spray manifold. The timing controller is configured to control the timing and pattern of energization of the plurality of fluid injectors. When any one of the plurality of fluid injectors is energized, fluid is allowed to pass from the spray manifold through that fluid injector.

A coating apparatus includes a discharge unit, moving unit, and a controller. The discharge unit includes a nozzle array in which a plurality of nozzles is arranged, and discharges a coating material from each of the plurality of nozzles. The moving unit moves a position of the discharge unit with respect to a to-be-coated surface along a plurality of paths substantially orthogonal to the nozzle array. The controller determines, based on coating information, a width of a recoated portion on which the coating material is discharged in an overlapping manner between two adjacent paths among the plurality of paths, and determines a discharge amount from each of the plurality of nozzles so that a discharge amount from each of nozzles at an end portion of the nozzle array corresponding to the recoated portion is less than a discharge amount from each of other nozzles of the nozzle array.