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Weather override irrigation control systems and methods

US12295295B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 17, 2021
Grant dateMay 13, 2025
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Expiry dateAug 30, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/1866
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

In some embodiments, provide an irrigation sensor system, comprising: a rain funnel comprising an upper opening and at least one wall tapering from the upper opening to a lower aperture; and a tipping bucket positioned to receive water falling from the lower aperture while the tipping bucket is positioned such that a central longitudinal axis of the tipping bucket is not aligned with an axis extending through the lower aperture of the funnel.

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