Hunter Industries, Inc.
270Patents
200Active
270Granted
58Portfolio score
Filing activity: Feb 1, 1988 → Jul 9, 2024 · 44 expiring within 5 years
Most-cited patents
| Patent | Title | Area | Cited by | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US5097861A | Irrigation method and control system | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 175 | Expired |
| US6721630B1 | Expandable irrigation controller with optional high-density station module | Physics | 145 | Expired |
| US6088621A | Portable apparatus for rapid re-programming of irrigation controllers | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 135 | Expired |
| US7069115B1 | Hybrid modular/decoder irrigation controller | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 129 | Expired |
| US5444611A | Lawn and garden irrigation controller | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 126 | Expired |
| US7245991B1 | Distributed architecture irrigation controller | Human Necessities | 122 | Expired |
| US7412303B1 | Evapotranspiration unit for re-programming an irrigation controller | Human Necessities | 121 | Expired |
| US7877168B1 | Evapotranspiration unit for re-programming an irrigation controller | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 107 | Active |
| US7953517B1 | Landscape controller with control panel insertable feature module | Human Necessities | 105 | Active |
| US6491235B1 | Pop-up sprinkler with top serviceable diaphragm valve module | Performing Operations; Transporting | 99 | Expired |
| US5762270A | Sprinkler unit with flow stop | Performing Operations; Transporting | 99 | Expired |
| US6842667B2 | Positive station module locking mechanism for expandable irrigation controller | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 94 | Expired |
| US5556036A | Adjustable arc spinkler nozzle | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 91 | Expired |
| US6050502A | Rotary sprinkler with memory arc mechanism and throttling valve | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 89 | Expired |
| US5375768A | Multiple range variable speed turbine | Performing Operations; Transporting | 85 | Expired |
| US7248945B2 | Remote programming and diagnostic of decoder irrigation system | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 85 | Expired |
| US7853363B1 | Evapotranspiration unit connectable to an irrigation controller | Human Necessities | 84 | Active |
| US6227455A | Sub-surface sprinkler with surface accessible valve actuator components | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 81 | Expired |
| US6042021A | Arc adjustment tool locking mechanism for pop-up rotary sprinkler | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 81 | Expired |
| US7398139B1 | Remote programming and diagnostic of decoder irrigation system | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 80 | Active |
| US7874709B1 | Recessed lighting fixture with multiple adjustment axes | Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating | 79 | Active |
| US5927607A | Sprinkle with velocity control disc | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 78 | Expired |
| US6977351B1 | Moisture absorptive rain sensor with sealed position sensing element for irrigation watering program interrupt | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 76 | Expired |
| US6241158A | Irrigation sprinkler with pivoting throttle valve | Performing Operations; Transporting | 74 | Expired |
| US5456411A | Quick snap nozzle system | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 73 | Expired |
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Counts and citation impact are objective bibliographic measures.