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Light-activated mist sprayer system

  • US 7,306,167 B2
  • Filed: 10/21/2004
  • Issued: 12/11/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/21/2004
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A fluid mist sprayer system comprising:

  • a source of treating fluid;

    an electrical power source;

    a pump for pressurizing the treating fluid as needed to discharge the treating fluid at a predetermined discharge pressure and flow rate;

    at least one sprayer head configured to receive the pressurized treating fluid and to discharge the treating fluid in the form of a mist;

    at least one flow conduit providing fluid communication between the source and the at least one sprayer head;

    an ambient light sensor;

    an electronic control unit that initiates a flow of pressurized treating fluid to the at least one sprayer head in response to sensed ambient light of predetermined intensity and duration, wherein the predetermined intensity and duration are those that occur at dusk and dawn; and

    wherein the electronic control unit further comprises a light level discrimination module, a pump controller module, a power supply module, and a remote receiver module.

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