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Water sprinkler

US5111993A · kind A · utility

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15Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJul 10, 1990
Grant dateMay 12, 1992
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Expiry dateJul 10, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB05B12/06
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A water sprinkler is disclosed having a rotatable water driven nozzle member and a stationary spout for simultaneously discharging a twirling stream of water from the nozzle member and a pulsating stream from the spout. A chamber is provided within which a pulsating valve is rotatably mounted about its hollow stub shaft. The shaft is secured to the nozzle member for rotation therewith, and allows passage of water from a water inlet through the nozzle member. The stub shaft of the pulsating valve further has a laterally extending segmented plate for intermittently opening and closing the spout for allowing a pulsating stream of water to pass therethrough. The water sprinkler is further provided with one or more water outlets connectable to a hose or spray forming nozzle. A rotary valve is provided for selectively connecting the water inlet to a selected one of the chamber and water outlets. The outer housing of the water sprinkler is formed to simulate a colorful fire hydrant.

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