Sprinkler nozzle spray width indicator apparatus and method

US11992853B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Melnor Inc. · US

Inventors

• Vicky Ann Michael · Winchester, US
• Mark Tanner · Fairfax, US
• John Cataldo · Moorestown, US
• Thomas Murray · Philadelphia, US
• Christopher J. Murray · Philadelphia, US
• Breanna Stachowski · Elma, US
• Jason Zerweck · Media, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jul 30, 2021
• Grant date: May 28, 2024
• Expiry date: Mar 3, 2042

Classification

• Technology area (CPC G): Physics
• CPC primary: G01B11/26
• WIPO field: Chemical engineering
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

According to some embodiments, an oscillating sprinkler system is provided that includes: a central tubular portion having at least one row of flexible nozzles; a cam plate located inside a peripheral wall of said central tubular member, said cam plate having a plurality of cam slots for adjusting positions of said flexible nozzles upon rotation of said cam plate within said peripheral wall; and said peripheral wall including a window via which an edge of said cam plate is observable during rotation of said cam plate such as to designate an extent of angular displacement of the nozzles based on the positioning of the cam plate within the window.