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US3244373A
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Turbine driven sprinkler
Assignee: FMC Corp
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Filing: 1965-02-08
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Granted: 1966-04-05
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Expires: 1985-02-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 James M Hait
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 01:04
CPC Classifications
B; B05; B05B; B05B3/00; B05B3/02; B05B3/04; B05B3/0417; B05B3/0425
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
157 words
A SPRINKLER HEAD COMPRISING A SUPPORT BASE MOUNTED IN FIXED POSITION, MEANS DEFINING A RACK ON SAID BASE, A FLEXIBLE CONDUIT HAVING AN INLET END ARRANGED TO BE CONNECTED TO A SOURCE OF LIQUID UNDER PRESSURE AND A DISCHARGE END FOR EMITTING JET OF LIQUID, A TURBINE WHEEL HAVING A SHAFT PROJECTING THEREFROM, TURBINE WHEEL MOUNTING MEANS CARRIED BY THE DISCHARGE END OF SAID FLEXIBLE CONDUIT AND ROTATABLY RECEIVING SAID SHAFT FOR PROJECTION OF THE DISTAL END PORTION THEREOF TO A LOCATION ADJACENT SAID RACK, AND A GEAR SECURED TO THE DISTAL END PORTION OF SAID SHAFT AND DISPOSED IN MESHING ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID RACK, SAID TURBINE WHEEL HAVING PERIPHERAL VANES ARRANGED TO BE SEQUENTIALLY MOVED INTO THE PATH OF THE JET OF LIQUID DISCHARGE FROM SAID CONDUIT WHEREBY SAID TURBINE WHEEL IS ROTATED AND SAID GEAR MOVES ALONG SAID FIXED RACK CARRYING SAID TURBINE WHEEL MOUNTING MEANS AND THE ATTACHED DISCHARGE END OF SAID CONDUIT THEREWITH.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
157 words
A SPRINKLER HEAD COMPRISING A SUPPORT BASE MOUNTED IN FIXED POSITION, MEANS DEFINING A RACK ON SAID BASE, A FLEXIBLE CONDUIT HAVING AN INLET END ARRANGED TO BE CONNECTED TO A SOURCE OF LIQUID UNDER PRESSURE AND A DISCHARGE END FOR EMITTING JET OF LIQUID, A TURBINE WHEEL HAVING A SHAFT PROJECTING THEREFROM, TURBINE WHEEL MOUNTING MEANS CARRIED BY THE DISCHARGE END OF SAID FLEXIBLE CONDUIT AND ROTATABLY RECEIVING SAID SHAFT FOR PROJECTION OF THE DISTAL END PORTION THEREOF TO A LOCATION ADJACENT SAID RACK, AND A GEAR SECURED TO THE DISTAL END PORTION OF SAID SHAFT AND DISPOSED IN MESHING ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID RACK, SAID TURBINE WHEEL HAVING PERIPHERAL VANES ARRANGED TO BE SEQUENTIALLY MOVED INTO THE PATH OF THE JET OF LIQUID DISCHARGE FROM SAID CONDUIT WHEREBY SAID TURBINE WHEEL IS ROTATED AND SAID GEAR MOVES ALONG SAID FIXED RACK CARRYING SAID TURBINE WHEEL MOUNTING MEANS AND THE ATTACHED DISCHARGE END OF SAID CONDUIT THEREWITH.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-04-04 | 1969-10-04 | 1970-04-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-04-04 | 1973-10-04 | 1974-04-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-04-04 | 1977-10-04 | 1978-04-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |