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Irrigation sprinkler programmer device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-07-24
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Granted: 1971-06-08
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Expires: 1989-07-24
Abstract
Abstract Operation of a rotating irrigation sprinkler nozzle on a movable vehicle is programmed through a timing wheel intermittently advanced by a drive pin mounted on the nozzle. A cam on the timing wheel releases a latch to trigger operation of a control device for controlling movement of the vehicle to sequentially irrigate different locations in accordance with a predetermined schedule.
Inventors
- 👤 James J Lacey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 05:29
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01G; A01G25/00; A01G25/09; A01G25/095; Y; Y02; Y02A; Y02A40/00; Y02A40/10; Y02A40/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 19
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
In combination with a vehicle having a frame rotatably mounting a discharge nozzle device and means for supplying liquid under pressure to said nozzle device while the nozzle device undergoes angular movement, a mechanism for programming operation of the nozzle device including a drive member mounted by the nozzle device, timing means movably mounted by the vehicle frame for intermittent advancement by the drive member in response to angular movement of the nozzle device, a control device for controlling movement of the vehicle, actuating means biased to an actuated position for operating the control device, latch means engageable with the actuating means for holding the same in a position preventing operation of the control device, and release means mounted by the timing means for disengaging the latch means from the actuating means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
132 words
In combination with a vehicle having a frame rotatably mounting a discharge nozzle device and means for supplying liquid under pressure to said nozzle device while the nozzle device undergoes angular movement, a mechanism for programming operation of the nozzle device including a drive member mounted by the nozzle device, timing means movably mounted by the vehicle frame for intermittent advancement by the drive member in response to angular movement of the nozzle device, a control device for controlling movement of the vehicle, actuating means biased to an actuated position for operating the control device, latch means engageable with the actuating means for holding the same in a position preventing operation of the control device, and release means mounted by the timing means for disengaging the latch means from the actuating means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said timing means comprises a rotor rotatably mounted by the vehicle having a plurality of radial projections engageable by the drive member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
55 words
The combination of claim 2 wherein said control device includes a brake member, a brake control element connected to the brake member and pivotally mounted by the vehicle frame and spring means connected to the brake control member and rendered operative for urging the brake member to an engaged position preventing propulsion of the vehicle.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
50 words
The combination of claim 3 wherein said actuating means includes a guide bracket fixedly mounted by the vehicle frame, a control pin slidably received in the guide bracket engaged by the latch means, and flexible anchoring means connecting the control pin to the spring means for rendering the same operative.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
50 words
The combination of claim 4 wherein said latch means includes a trigger arm pivotally mounted by the guide bracket and having a portion engageable with the control pin, and a latch disc fixed to the control pin overlying the trigger arm when engaged with the pin in the guide bracket.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
37 words
The combination of claim 5 wherein said release means includes a cam element mounted by the timing means and follower means mounted by the trigger arm and engageable by the cam element for releasing the brake member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
62 words
The combination of claim 6 wherein said vehicle frame includes a vertical mast rotatably mounting the nozzle device about a vertical axis above the programming mechanism and longitudinal portions connected to the mast forwardly and rearwardly thereof, vehicle-propelling means mounted by one of the longitudinal portions of the frame, said liquid supplying means being mounted by the other portion of the frame.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
47 words
The combination of claim 7 wherein said propelling means includes a cable storing drum from which an anchoring cable extends, and liquid driven transmission means drivingly connected to the drum for rotation thereof having a driven wheel engageable by the brake member in the engaged position thereof.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
62 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said vehicle frame includes a vertical mast rotatably mounting the nozzle device about a vertical axis above the programming mechanism and longitudinal portions connected to the mast forwardly and rearwardly thereof, vehicle propelling means mounted by one of the longitudinal portions of the frame, said liquid-supplying means being mounted by the other portion of the frame.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
47 words
The combination of claim 9 wherein said propelling means includes a cable-storing drum from which an anchoring cable extends, and liquid driven transmission means drivingly connected to the drum for rotation thereof having a driven wheel engageable by the control device to control movement of the vehicle.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
51 words
The combination of claim 10 wherein said control device includes a brake member, a brake control element connected to the brake member and pivotally mounted by the vehicle frame and spring means connected to the brake control member rendered operative for urging the brake member into engagement with the driven wheel.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
50 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said actuating means includes a guide bracket fixedly mounted by the vehicle frame, a control pin slidably received in the guide bracket engaged by the latch means, and flexible anchoring means connecting the control pin to the spring means for rendering the same operative.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
50 words
The combination of claim 12 wherein said latch means includes a trigger arm pivotally mounted by the guide bracket and having a portion engageable with the control pin, and a latch disc fixed to the control pin overlying the trigger arm when engaged with the pin in the guide bracket.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
37 words
The combination of claim 13 wherein said release means includes a cam element mounted by the timing means and follower means mounted by the trigger arm and engageable by the cam element for disengaging the control device.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
61 words
The combination of claim 14 wherein said vehicle frame includes a vertical mast rotatably mounting the nozzle device about a vertical axis above the programming mechanism and longitudinal portions connected to the mast forwardly and rearwardly thereof, vehicle-propelling means mounted by one of the longitudinal portions of the frame, said liquid-supplying means being mounted by the other portion of the frame.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
78 words
In combination, a vehicle frame having a fluid-conveying portion connected to a source of fluid under pressure, a drive mechanism for propelling the vehicle frame, fluid driven means connected to said fluid-conveying portion for impelling the drive mechanism, a fluid-distributing conduit connected to the fluid-conveying portion between the source and the fluid driven means, fluid-operated nozzle means connected to said distributing conduit, and control means drivingly engaged by the nozzle means for programming operation of the drive mechanism.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
78 words
In combination, a vehicle frame having a fluid-conveying portion connected to a source of fluid under pressure, a drive mechanism for propelling the vehicle frame, fluid driven means connected to said fluid-conveying portion for impelling the drive mechanism, a fluid-distributing conduit connected to the fluid-conveying portion between the source and the fluid driven means, fluid-operated nozzle means connected to said distributing conduit, and control means drivingly engaged by the nozzle means for programming operation of the drive mechanism.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
37 words
The combination of claim 16 wherein said control means includes a brake device engageable with the drive mechanism and timing means driven by the nozzle means for intermittent disengagement of the brake device from the drive mechanism.
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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) | 1974-06-07 | 1974-12-07 | 1975-06-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-06-07 | 1978-12-07 | 1979-06-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-06-07 | 1982-12-07 | 1983-06-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |