Bounce reducing cover for a sprinkler
US11779948B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 3, 2021 |
| Grant date | Oct 10, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 3, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB05B15/74
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Described herein is a bounce-reducing cover assembly that is positioned on the top of the cover and riser of a sprinkler to achieve a similar golf ball bounce characteristic as typical golf course turf. The cover assembly has a top surface that is composed of a plurality of vertical fingers or posts, which help achieve the desired bounce characteristics with a golf ball. Specifically, these fingers are flexible and provide some “give” so as to absorb some of the force from an incoming golf ball. Depending on the durometer of the material, size of the fingers, and spacing of the fingers, different bounce characteristics can be achieved.
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