Patent · US Expired

Adjustable sprinkler system

US4579285A · kind A · utility

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18Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateApr 19, 1984
Grant dateApr 1, 1986
Priority date
Expiry dateApr 19, 2004

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S239/01
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An adjustable orifice sprinkler unit includes a tubular body member with a rotatable cap mounted on one end thereof that cooperates with peripheral edges of the tubular body member for defining an adjustable arc spray orifice for adjusting a spray pattern from an angle of from about 0 degrees up to about 360 degrees with the cap adjustable axially of the tubular body member for selectively adjusting the height of the orifice opening.

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