Surge irrigation system and method of use
US12178167B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 22, 2022 |
| Grant date | Dec 31, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 28, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01G25/167
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A surge irrigation system with one or more valve location units configured for location at a flood irrigation valve assembly. Each valve location unit has an elongate linkage with a rod configured to rotatably open and close a flood irrigation valve assembly with a powered actuator. A control unit is connected to the powered actuator and configured to wirelessly receive instructions to operate the powered actuator. Various embodiments also implement a base station to relay information and/or instructions between valve location units and a user. A user may control the system through, for example, a mobile device interface. Embodiments of the invention may also include moisture sensors configured to provide feedback to the system. A method of using the surge irrigation system is also disclosed.
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