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Sprinkler with adjustable arc and adjustable radius

US8272578B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMar 23, 2010
Grant dateSep 25, 2012
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Expiry dateJun 8, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB05B15/74
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A sprinkler includes a stream nozzle with a plurality of circumferentially spaced, radially extending stream forming ports. A non-rotating arc adjustment sleeve is mounted for axial movement relative to the stream nozzle to selectively block the stream forming ports to vary an arc of coverage of a plurality of streams of water ejected from the stream forming ports.

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