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Pop-up spray head irrigation system uniformity enhancement apparatus and method

US6286765A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 3, 2000
Grant dateSep 11, 2001
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Expiry dateFeb 3, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/86461
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus provides a controlled, continuous up-and-down motion of a pop-up sprinkler head device during an irrigation period to approximate a modified sine wave output from the pop-up sprinkler device assuring uniform coverage of an area to be irrigated without excessive watering.

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