jquery extension for split element words into span

jquery.split_in_span.js

/*! split_in_span v1 | flasheves.com */
jQuery.fn.extend({
	split_in_span: function(){
		var arr = jQuery(this).text().split(' ');
		var tamo = arr.length;
		for(i=0;i<tamo;i++){ arr[i] = '<span>' + arr[i] + '</span>'; }
		jQuery(this).html(arr.join(' '));
	}
});