WO2023135613A1

WO2023135613A1 - Apparatus for creating artificial rain

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Publication number: WO2023135613A1
Application number: PCT/IR2023/050002
Authority: WO
Inventors: Kiyan SAMEI
Original assignee: Samei Kiyan
Priority date: 2022-01-16
Filing date: 2023-01-15
Publication date: 2023-07-20

Abstract

An apparatus for creating artificial rain comprises an air-sealed housing comprising an upper plate, an inlet port disposed within the upper plate, at least one sidewall, a bottom plate comprising a plurality of apertures in the bottom plate arranged in a spaced-apart configuration with one another, and a plurality of nozzles comprising a nozzle per each respective aperture of the plurality of apertures. Each respective nozzle comprises an open inlet facing toward an inner surface of the upper plate, an open outlet fixedly attached to the bottom plate, a body extending from the open inlet to the open outlet, and a wire movably mounted within an interior of the each respective nozzle. Each respective wire comprises an elongated portion longitudinally extending from the open inlet to the open outlet, a proximal horizontal arm extending out from the open inlet into the interior of the housing, and a distal horizontal arm parallel to the proximal horizontal arm.

Description

APPARATUS FOR CREATING ARTIFICIAL RAIN

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

[0001] This application claims the benefit of priority from Iran Patent Application Ser. No. 140050140003008142, filed on January 16, 2022, and entitled “Water drop dispenser for producing artificial rain” which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0002] The present disclosure generally relates to an apparatus for creating artificial rain, and more particularly, a shower device comprising a plurality of nozzle assemblies for forming water droplets.

BACKGROUND

[0003] Rainfall simulators have been used in different fields of research, such as measuring the infiltration capacity of ground surface and soil erosion, meteorological detection, agriculture, land desertification, land water resource shortage for agriculture and forestry, water and soil conservation, and water resource research. Meanwhile, rainfall simulators have been broadly employed where artificial rain is needed for an intended purpose.

[0004] One of the main challenges of current rainfall simulators has been the limitation in the drop size distribution; in other words, current devices may only produce single-sized drops. Furthermore, multi-sized simulators may spray raindrops with a certain size and within certain intervals that may not fully simulate natural rainfall. Thereby, there is need to develop a device for producing artificial rain in which raindrop size, rainfall intensity, and rainfall duration in the targeted area may be adjusted based on different natural conditions.

SUMMARY [0005] This summary is intended to provide an overview of the subject matter of the present disclosure, and is not intended to identify essential elements or key elements of the subject matter, nor is it intended to be used to determine the scope of the claimed implementations. Its sole purpose is to present some concepts of one or more aspects in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented later. The proper scope of the present disclosure may be ascertained from the claims set forth below in view of the detailed description below and the drawings.

[0006] In an exemplary embodiment, the present disclosure describes an apparatus for creating artificial rain comprising an air-sealed housing comprising an upper plate, an inlet port disposed within the upper plate, at least one sidewall, a bottom plate comprising a plurality of apertures in the bottom plate arranged in a spaced-apart configuration with one another, and a plurality of nozzles comprising a nozzle per each respective aperture of the plurality of apertures. In an exemplary embodiment, each respective nozzle may comprise an open inlet facing toward an inner surface of the upper plate, an open outlet fixedly attached to the bottom plate, a body extending from the open inlet to the open outlet, and a wire movably mounted within an interior of the each respective nozzle. In an exemplary embodiment, each respective wire may comprise an elongated portion longitudinally extending from the open inlet to the open outlet, a proximal horizontal arm extending out from the open inlet into the interior of the housing, and a distal horizontal arm parallel to the proximal horizontal arm.

[0007] In an exemplary embodiment, the apparatus for creating artificial rain may further comprise a shower head fixedly mounted in the interior of the housing such that the inlet port is fixedly attached to the shower head. [0008] In an exemplary embodiment, each respective nozzle of the plurality of nozzles may be fixedly mounted in an interior of the housing such that a longitudinal axis of the each respective nozzle is perpendicular to the bottom plate.

[0009] In an exemplary embodiment, the diameter of the open outlet of the each respective nozzle may be at least 1.2-fold greater than the diameter of the open inlet of the each respective nozzle.

[00010] In an exemplary embodiment, the wire mounted within an interior of the each respective nozzle may be capable of moving around an along the longitudinal axis of the each respective nozzle.

[00011] In an exemplary embodiment, the proximal horizontal arm of the each respective wire may have an angle of 85°< a <95° relative to the longitudinal axis of the each respective nozzle. In an exemplary embodiment, the distal horizontal arm of the each respective wire may have an angle of 85°< p <90° relative to the longitudinal axis of the each respective nozzle.

[00012] In an exemplary embodiment, the proximal horizontal arm of the each respective wire may have a greater length than the distal horizontal arm. In an exemplary embodiment, the proximal horizontal arm may be oriented in a same direction as the distal horizontal arm. In an exemplary embodiment, the proximal horizontal arm may be oriented in an opposite direction to the distal horizontal arm. In an exemplary embodiment, the elongated portion of the wire may have a same length as the body of the nozzle.

[00013] In an exemplary embodiment, the plurality of apertures may be arranged on the bottom plate in a predefined pattern. In an exemplary embodiment, the plurality of apertures may be arranged on the bottom plate randomly.

[00014] This Summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts in a simplified form; these concepts are further described below in the Detailed Description. This Summary is not intended to identify key features or essential features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended to be used to limit the scope of the claimed subject matter.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The present disclosure is disclosed more in detail with reference to the drawings in which: [00015] FIG. 1A illustrates a perspective view of an apparatus for creating artificial rain in an off-state, consistent with one or more exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure.

[00016] FIG. IB illustrates a perspective view of an apparatus for creating artificial rain in an on-state, consistent with one or more exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure.

[00017] FIG. 2 illustrates a bottom view of a bottom plate, consistent with one or more exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure.

[00018] FIG. 3 illustrates a front view of an apparatus for creating artificial rain, consistent with one or more exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure.

[00019] FIG. 4A illustrates a schematic front sectional view of an apparatus for creating artificial rain in an off-state, consistent with one or more exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure.

[00020] FIG. 4B illustrates a schematic front sectional view of an apparatus for creating artificial rain in an on- state, consistent with one or more exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure.

[00021] FIG. 5 illustrates an exploded view of an apparatus for creating artificial rain, consistent with one or more exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure.

[00022] FIG. 6A illustrates a schematic perspective magnified view of a nozzle (without wire), consistent with one or more exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure.

[00023] FIG. 6B illustrates a schematic perspective magnified view of a nozzle (with wire), consistent with one or more exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. [00024] FIG. 6C illustrates a detailed front plan view of a nozzle (with wire) of an apparatus for creating artificial rain, consistent with one or more exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure.

[00025] It is understood that the following description and references to the figures concern exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure and shall not be limiting the scope of the claims.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[00026] In the following detailed description, numerous specific details are set forth by way of examples to provide a thorough understanding of the relevant teachings related to the exemplary embodiments. However, it should be apparent that the present teachings may be practiced without such details. In other instances, well-known methods, procedures, and components have been described at a relatively high-level, without detail, in order to avoid unnecessarily obscuring aspects of the present teachings.

[00027] The following detailed description is presented to enable a person skilled in the art to make and use the device disclosed in exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. For purposes of explanation, specific nomenclature is set forth to provide a thorough understanding of the present disclosure. However, it will be apparent to one skilled in the art that these specific details are not required to practice the disclosed exemplary embodiments. Descriptions of specific exemplary embodiments are provided only as representative examples. Various modifications to the exemplary implementations will be plain to one skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be applied to other implementations and applications without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. The present disclosure is not intended to be limited to the implementations shown, but is to be accorded the widest possible scope consistent with the principles and features disclosed herein. [00028] Conventional rainfall simulators may produce a continuous stream of rain; however natural rain may be different from artificial rain streams produced by conventional simulators (natural rain constitutes of discrete droplets of water). In case of simulating natural light or heavy rains, there is need to produce raindrops with different sizes and simulate random falling of raindrops. Herein, exemplary embodiments describe an exemplary apparatus for creating artificial rain. An exemplary embodiment may encompass an apparatus for creating an exemplary artificial rain comprising different sizes of water droplets. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary apparatus for creating artificial rain may be used in research studies, filming and photography, rain shower, etc.

[00029] FIG. 1A illustrates a perspective view of apparatus for creating artificial rain 100 (apparatus 100) in an off-state, consistent with one or more exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. IB illustrates a perspective view of apparatus 100 in an on-state, consistent with one or more exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 2 illustrates a bottom view of bottom plate 110, consistent with one or more exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 3 illustrates a front view of apparatus 100, consistent with one or more exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure.

[00030] Referring generally to FIGs. 1-3, apparatus 100 and components thereof are shown according to an exemplary embodiment. Apparatus 100 comprises an air-sealed housing 102 comprising an upper plate 104, an inlet port 106 disposed within upper plate 104, at least one sidewall 108, a bottom plate 110 comprising a plurality of apertures 112 in bottom plate 110 arranged in a spaced-apart configuration with one another, and a plurality of nozzles 120 comprising a nozzle 120 per each respective aperture 112 of the plurality of apertures. In an exemplary embodiment, each respective nozzle 120 of the plurality of nozzles fixedly mounted in an interior 118 (not shown here) of housing 102 such that a longitudinal axis 126 (not shown here) of each respective nozzle 120 is perpendicular to bottom plate 110. In an exemplary embodiment, apparatus 100 further may comprise a shower head 122 fixedly mounted in an interior 118 of housing 102 such that the inlet port 106 may be fixedly attached to the shower head 122.

[00031] In an exemplary embodiment, housing 102 comprises a first wall, shown as upper plate 104 (e.g., inlet side), a second wall, shown as bottom plate 110 (e.g., outlet side, spray face, drip face, etc.) opposite upper plate 104, and may further comprise one or more sidewalls 108 extending up from bottom plate 110 to upper plate 104. In an exemplary embodiment, housing 102 is air-sealed. “Air-sealed housing” may refer to housing wherein air leakage throughout the walls is eliminated. In an exemplary embodiment, bottom plate 110 is on a side that is toward a rain-falling area. In an exemplary embodiment, bottom plate 110 may comprise a plurality of apertures 112 in bottom plate 110 arranged in a spaced-apart configuration with one another. In an exemplary embodiment, plurality of apertures 112 may be arranged on bottom plate 110 in a predefined pattern. In an exemplary embodiment, plurality of apertures 112 may be arranged on bottom plate 110 randomly. For example, plurality of apertures 112 may be arranged on bottom plate 110 at different distances from each other. It should be mentioned that the size of the water drop is proportional to the diameter of apertures 112. In an exemplary embodiment, if a shower head is used for dispersing water on the nozzles 120 of the bottom plate 110, the number and the diameter of the apertures 112 should be more than the number and diameter of the apertures of the shower head 122.

[00032] In an exemplary embodiment, air-sealed housing 102 may be formed of any suitable material having appropriate machine -ability or mold-ability. Air-sealed housing 102 may be made of, but is not limited to, acrylic, silicone, polycarbonate, poly methyl methacrylate (e.g., plexiglass), aluminum, stainless steel, and glass. Air-sealed housing 102 may be opaque, translucent, or transparent, according to the material used for making housing 102. In an exemplary embodiment, the walls (bottom plate 110, sidewalls 108, and upper plate 104) of housing 102 may be made of same or different materials. In an exemplary embodiment, the walls (bottom plate 110, sidewalls 108, and upper plate 104) of housing 102 are flat; however, it may be contemplated that the walls may be curved. In an exemplary embodiment, the walls (upper plate 104, bottom plate 110, and sidewalls 108) may releasably couple to each other. For example, the various walls (upper plate 104, bottom plate 110, and sidewalls 108) may be, but is not limited to, snapped together, latched together, or coupled by one or more hinges. In an exemplary embodiment, air-sealed housing 102, may be made of any suitable size according to the area that is demanded rain falling. In an exemplary embodiment, sidewall(s) 108 may be made as an integrated member, meaning all sidewalls may be molded or prepared integrally.

[00033] Before discussing further details of the apparatus for creating artificial rain and/or the components thereof, it should be noted that references to “top,” “bottom,” “side,” and “inner” in this description are merely used to identify the various elements as they are oriented in the Figures. These terms are not meant to limit the element which they describe, as the various elements may be oriented differently in various applications.

[00034] It should further be noted that for purposes of this disclosure, the term “coupled” means the joining of two members directly or indirectly to one another. Such joining may be stationary in nature or moveable in nature. Such joining may be achieved with the two members or the two members and any additional intermediate members being integrally formed as a single unitary body with one another or with the two members or the two members and any additional intermediate members being attached to one another. Such joining may be permanent in nature or alternatively may be removable or releasable in nature.

[00035] Referring again to FIGs. 1-3, inlet port 106 may be disposed within the upper plate

104 of housing 102. In an exemplary embodiment, inlet port 106 may be configured to receive a flow of water from a water source (is not shown). The source of water may be, but is not limited to, a municipal water supply, well pump, water tower, elevated water tank. In an exemplary embodiment, the flow of water may be aerated water. “Aerated water” may refer to water to which air is added. In other words, a mixture of water and air enters the inlet port 106 of housing 102, increasing the intervals of water drop production. Also, using aerated water instead of water may increase the rainfall intensity. In an exemplary embodiment, inlet port 106 may be joined to the water source via using a conduit 114. In an exemplary embodiment, conduit 114 may be made of different materials such as, but not limited to, metals or plastics. In an exemplary embodiment, inlet port 106 of air-sealed housing 102 may comprise a female threads such that may be provided at the center of upper plate 104 of air-sealed housing 102, wherein the female threads may be coupled to the water source using a male threads. Conduit 114 as a connecting member between inlet port 106 and the water source may be, but is not limited to, male and female threads. In an exemplary embodiment, conduit 114 may be coupled to inlet port via, but is not limited to, welding, molding, or machining according to the material of which housing is made.

[00036] In an exemplary embodiment, apparatus 100 further may comprise a shower head 122 fixedly mounted in an interior 118 of housing 102 such that the shower head may be along with inlet port 106, and inlet port 106 may be fixedly attached to the shower head 122. “shower head” may refer to an apparatus that disperses water to provide a spray of water. In an exemplary embodiment, shower head 122 may be, but is not limited to, jet/ spray nozzle, water sprayer, or water spreader. In an exemplary embodiment, shower head 122 may provide a stream of water on whole nozzles 120 instead or in addition to a direct flow of water on nozzles 120 located in interior 118 of housing 102 in front of the inlet port 106. In an exemplary embodiment, inlet port 106 may be joined to shower head 122 via using a conduit 144. In an exemplary embodiment, conduit 144 may be made of different materials such as, but not limited to, metals or plastics. Conduit 144 as a connecting member between inlet port 106 and shower head 122 may be, but is not limited to, male and female threads. In an exemplary embodiment, conduit 144 may be coupled to shower head via, but is not limited to, welding, molding, or machining according to the material of which housing is made. Also, shower head 122 may be coupled to inner surface of upper plate 104 of housing 102.

[00037] FIG. 4A illustrates a schematic front sectional view of apparatus 100 in an off-state, consistent with one or more exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 4B illustrates a schematic front sectional view of apparatus 100 in an on-state, consistent with one or more exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure.

[00038] Referring to FIGs. 4, interior 118 of housing 102 may be obtained by one or more of upper plate 104, bottom plate 110, and sidewalls 108. Interior 118 may perform as a cavity, chamber, reservoir, or tank for filling water. As explained earlier, some components of apparatus 100 may embed inside cavity 118. Air-sealed housing 102 may open to permit access to interior 118 for cleaning and maintenance. In an exemplary embodiment, each respective nozzle 120 of the plurality of nozzles may fixedly mounted in an interior 118 of housing 102 such that a longitudinal axis (126, is not shown here) of the each respective nozzle 120 is perpendicular to bottom plate 110. In an exemplary embodiment, each respective nozzle 120 are coupled to the inner surface of bottom plate 110 per each respective aperture 112. In an exemplary embodiment, each respective nozzle 120 may be attached to the inner surface of bottom plate 110 using, but is not limited to, a waterproof adhesive or glue. In an exemplary embodiment, nozzles 120 may be made of different materials such as metals or plastics. In an exemplary embodiment, nozzles 120 may be made of the same material as housing 102. In an exemplary embodiment, nozzles 120 may be provided in housing 102 as an integrated object through, but is not limited to, molding, casting, or machining. In an exemplary embodiment, nozzles 120 may be attached to the inner surface of bottom plate 110 of housing 102 via welding according to the material of which nozzles and bottom plate are made.

[00039] Referring again to FIGs. 4, plurality of nozzles 120 are configured to form discrete water drops 116 falling from bottom plate 110 of housing 102 like rain. In the case of no nozzle is embedded in interior 118, when water is provided by shower head 122 to interior 118, water may spread on only some apertures 112. As previously mentioned, since the number and diameter of apertures 112 of bottom plate are more than the number and diameter of the apertures of shower head 122, it is possible that water may not reach some apertures 112. For solving this problem, a plurality of nozzles 120 are provided in interior 118 to prevent the water from falling from housing 102 until interior 118 fills with water up to a level 124. As a result, when water is provided by shower head 122 to interior 118, interior 118 fills with water until the water level reaches the inlet of nozzles 120. It means water may reach all apertures 112 within the bottom plate of housing 102. Also, the number of nozzles 120 distributed on bottom plate 110 may be adjusted relative to the expected flow rate. As previously mentioned, air-sealed housing 102 may be prepared in various sizes and dimensions according to the vastitude of the area in which the artificial rain is requested. Furthermore, for preparing a wide rain-falling area, pluralities of apparatus 100 may be coupled together, like pluralities of tiles, from sidewalls 108 of housing 102.

[00040] FIG. 5 illustrates an exploded view of apparatus 100, consistent with one or more exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 6A illustrates a schematic perspective magnified view of nozzle 120 (without wire) of apparatus 100, consistent with one or more exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 6B illustrates a schematic perspective magnified view of nozzle 120 (with wire) of apparatus 100, consistent with one or more exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 6C illustrates a detailed front plan view of nozzle 120 (with wire) of apparatus 100, consistent with one or more exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure.

[00041] Referring to FIGs. 5 and 6, in an exemplary embodiment, each respective nozzle 120 may comprise an open inlet 128, an open outlet 130, a body 132, and a wire 134. Each nozzle 120 may have a longitudinal axis 126 which may be perpendicular to bottom plate 110. In an exemplary embodiment, open inlet 128 of nozzle 120 may face toward the inner surface of upper plate 104. In an exemplary embodiment, pen outlet 130 may be fixedly attached to bottom plate 110 such that the open outlet 130 is coplanar with the each respective aperture 112 of the plurality of apertures. In an exemplary embodiment, body 132 may extend from open inlet 128 to open outlet 130. In an exemplary embodiment, wire 134 may be movably mounted within an interior of each respective nozzle 120. In an exemplary embodiment, the diameter of the open outlet 130 may be at least 1.2-fold greater than the diameter of the open inlet 128. The diameter of open outlet 130 is greater than the diameter of open inlet 128 to restrict water falling from the housing 102 like a continuous stream. In other words, if the diameter of open inlet 128 and open outlet 130 were the same, no water drops may be formed. In an exemplary embodiment, the diameter of open outlet 130 of each respective nozzle 120 may be the same as the diameter of each respective aperture 112. It means, there is no gap or free space between the outer surface of body 132 of nozzle 120 and aperture 112 within the bottom plate 110 preventing water or air leakage. In an exemplary embodiment, cross-section of each open inlet 128 may be circular, but may be any other shape. Cross- section of each open outlet 130 is circular for producing water drops 116. It should be mentioned that the water drop size may be proportional to the diameter of open outlet 130. As a result, in one exemplary embodiment, pluralities of nozzles 120 may have different open outlet sizes, causing to produce a combination of water drops having different sizes. [00042] Referring again to FIGs. 5 and 6, in an exemplary embodiment, each wire 134 may comprise an elongated portion 1342, a proximal horizontal arm, and a distal horizontal arm 1346. In an exemplary embodiment, elongated portion 1342 may longitudinally extend from open inlet 128 to open outlet 130. In an exemplary embodiment, proximal horizontal arm 1344 may extend out from open inlet 128 into interior 118 of housing 102. In an exemplary embodiment, distal horizontal arm 1346 may be parallel to proximal horizontal arm 1344. In an exemplary embodiment, wire 134 may be capable of moving around an along the longitudinal axis 126 of each respective nozzle 120, causing venting the air and water from housing 102. In an exemplary embodiment, distal horizontal arm 1346 may extent out from open inlet 128. In an exemplary embodiment, distal horizontal arm 1346 may be coplanar with bottom plate 110.

[00043] Referring again to FIGs. 5 and 6, in an exemplary embodiment, proximal horizontal arm 1344 may have an angle 136 (a) of 85°< a <95° relative to the longitudinal axis 126 of nozzle 120. Proximal horizontal arm 1344 may bend at a first bending point 140 disposed in open inlet 128. In an exemplary embodiment, distal horizontal arm 1346 may have an angle 108 (P) of 85°< P <90° relative to the longitudinal axis 126 of nozzle 120. Distal horizontal arm 1346 may bend at a second bending point 142 disposed in open outlet 130. In an exemplary embodiment, the length of proximal horizontal arm 1344 is greater than distal horizontal arm 1346, preventing from falling wire 134 from nozzle 120. In an exemplary embodiment, elongated portion 1342 of wire 134 may have the same length as body 132 of nozzle 120. In an exemplary embodiment, proximal horizontal arm 1344 may be oriented in the same direction as distal horizontal arm 1346. In an exemplary embodiment, proximal horizontal arm 1344 may be oriented in in the opposite direction to distal horizontal arm 1346.

[00044] Generally, there is air pressure in the interior of nozzle 120 from outside of housing

102 upward to interior 118 which results in preventing the water enters into nozzle 120 through open inlet 128. Wire 134 is configured in the interior of nozzle 120 to overcome this challenge. Vertical and rotational movement of wire 134 may discharge the air inside nozzle 120. As a result, water may enter nozzle 120 from the interior 118 through open inlet 128. Water flows through nozzle 132 under the force of gravity, wherein water may adhere to wire 134 during falling due to the surface tension of water. Arrived water to open outlet 130 may accumulate on proximal horizontal arm 1344; When a drop reaches a predetermined size, gravity overcomes the surface tension of the water and causes the drop to decouple from proximal horizontal arm 1344 and fall from housing 102.

[00045] While the foregoing has described what are considered to be the best mode and/or other examples, it is understood that various modifications may be made therein and that the subject matter disclosed herein may be implemented in various forms and examples, and that the teachings may be applied in numerous applications, only some of which have been described herein. It is intended by the following claims to claim any and all applications, modifications and variations that fall within the true scope of the present teachings.

[00046] The scope of protection is limited solely by the claims that now follow. That scope is intended and should be interpreted to be as broad as is consistent with the ordinary meaning of the language that is used in the claims when interpreted in light of this specification and the prosecution history that follows and to encompass all structural and functional equivalents.

[00047] Except as stated immediately above, nothing that has been stated or illustrated is intended or should be interpreted to cause a dedication of any component, step, feature, object, benefit, advantage, or equivalent to the public, regardless of whether it is or is not recited in the claims. [00048] It will be understood that the terms and expressions used herein have the ordinary meaning as is accorded to such terms and expressions with respect to their corresponding respective areas of inquiry and study except where specific meanings have otherwise been set forth herein. Relational terms such as first and second and the like may be used solely to distinguish one entity or action from another without necessarily requiring or implying any actual such relationship or order between such entities or actions. An element proceeded by “a” or “an” does not, without further constraints, preclude the existence of additional identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises the element.

[00049] The Abstract of the disclosure is provided to allow the reader to quickly ascertain the nature of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. In addition, in the foregoing Detailed Description, it may be seen that various features are grouped together in various implementations. This is for purposes of streamlining the disclosure, and is not to be interpreted as reflecting an intention that the claimed implementations require more features than are expressly recited in each claim. Rather, as the following claims reflect, inventive subject matter lies in less than all features of a single disclosed implementation. Thus, the following claims are hereby incorporated into the Detailed Description, with each claim standing on its own as a separately claimed subject matter. [00050] While various implementations have been described, the description is intended to be exemplary, rather than limiting and it will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art that many more implementations and implementations are possible that are within the scope of the implementations. Although many possible combinations of features are shown in the accompanying figures and discussed in this detailed description, many other combinations of the disclosed features are possible. Any feature of any implementation may be used in combination with or substituted for any other feature or element in any other implementation unless specifically restricted. Therefore, it will be understood that any of the features shown and/or discussed in the present disclosure may be implemented together in any suitable combination. Accordingly, the implementations are not to be restricted except in light of the attached claims and their equivalents.

Also, various modifications and changes may be made within the scope of the attached claims.

Claims

What is claimed is:

1. An apparatus for creating artificial rain, comprising: an air-sealed housing comprising: an upper plate; an inlet port disposed within the upper plate, the inlet port configured to receive a flow of water from a water source; at least one sidewall; a bottom plate comprising a plurality of apertures in the bottom plate arranged in a spaced-apart configuration with one another; and a plurality of nozzles comprising a nozzle per each respective aperture of the plurality of apertures, each respective nozzle of the plurality of nozzles fixedly mounted in an interior of the housing such that a longitudinal axis of the each respective nozzle is perpendicular to the bottom plate, wherein the each respective nozzle comprises: an open inlet facing toward an inner surface of the upper plate; an open outlet fixedly attached to the bottom plate such that the open outlet is coplanar with the each respective aperture of the plurality of apertures, wherein a diameter of the open outlet is at least 1.2-fold greater than a diameter of the open inlet; a body extending from the open inlet to the open outlet; and a wire movably mounted within an interior of the each respective nozzle, wherein the wire comprises: an elongated portion longitudinally extending from the open inlet to the open outlet; a proximal horizontal arm extending out from the open inlet into the interior of the housing; and a distal horizontal arm parallel to the proximal horizontal arm, wherein the wire is capable of moving around an along the longitudinal axis of the each respective nozzle.

2. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a shower head fixedly mounted in an interior of the housing such that the inlet port is fixedly attached to the shower head.

3.The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the proximal horizontal arm has an angle of 85°< a <95° relative to the longitudinal axis of the each respective nozzle.

4. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the distal horizontal arm has an angle of 85°< P <90° relative to the longitudinal axis of the each respective nozzle.

5. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the proximal horizontal arm has a greater length than the distal horizontal arm.

6. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the elongated portion of the wire has a same length as the body of the nozzle.

7. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the proximal horizontal arm is oriented in a same direction as the distal horizontal arm.

8. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the proximal horizontal arm is oriented in an opposite direction to the distal horizontal arm.

9. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the plurality of apertures are arranged on the bottom plate in a predefined pattern.

10. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the plurality of apertures are arranged on the bottom plate randomly.

11. The apparatus claim 1, wherein the flow of water comprises a flow of aerated water.

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