US3580514A
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Distance selector for sprinklers
Assignee: Rain Bird Corp
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Filing: 1969-04-02
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Granted: 1971-05-25
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Expires: 1989-04-02
Abstract
Abstract A distance selector for a sprinkler having an upwardly projecting stem in which is formed an upwardly and outwardly directed orifice, the selector being in the form of a ring rotatably mounted on the stem above the orifice and having a depending rim of varying depth which on rotary adjustment of the ring intercepts the water stream varying amounts; the stem having a handle projection so that the stem may be restrained to permit adjustment of the ring.
Inventors
- 👤 Tony Radecki
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 20:49
CPC Classifications
B; B05; B05B; B05B3/00; B05B3/02; B05B3/04; B05B3/0417; B05B1/00; B05B1/12; B05B1/26; B05B1/262; B05B1/267
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
110 words
A distance selector for sprinklers, comprising: a. a rotary upstanding stem having an upwardly and outwardly directed orifice, and a journal groove adjacent said orifice; b. a selector ring frictionally received in said journal groove; c. an integral rim of varying depth projecting axially from said ring and dimensioned to project into the path of the water stream issuing from said orifice, thereby to deflect the water stream; d. said ring and rim being circumferentially adjustable on said stem to vary the deflection of the water stream; e. said stem projecting above said selector ring to form a handle for restraining said stem during circumferential adjustment of said selector ring.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
110 words
A distance selector for sprinklers, comprising: a. a rotary upstanding stem having an upwardly and outwardly directed orifice, and a journal groove adjacent said orifice; b. a selector ring frictionally received in said journal groove; c. an integral rim of varying depth projecting axially from said ring and dimensioned to project into the path of the water stream issuing from said orifice, thereby to deflect the water stream; d. said ring and rim being circumferentially adjustable on said stem to vary the deflection of the water stream; e. said stem projecting above said selector ring to form a handle for restraining said stem during circumferential adjustment of said selector ring.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
48 words
A selector, as defined in claim 1, wherein: a. said groove is bordered at its underside by a stop shoulder and at its upperside by a rudimentary ridge; b. and at least said selector ring is formed of yieldable plastic material capable of being pressed over said ridge.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-05-24 | 1974-11-23 | 1975-05-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-05-24 | 1978-11-23 | 1979-05-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-05-24 | 1982-11-23 | 1983-05-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |