US3674210A
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Sprinkler housing
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-09-21
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Granted: 1972-07-04
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Expires: 1990-09-21
Abstract
Abstract An improved sprinkler housing particularly adapted for mounting on flat terrain which permits the installer to easily adjust the level of the housing in order to suit the local terrain without changing the nipple at its bottom end. The sprinkler housing is adjusted by means of turning a rod which is pivotably coupled parallel to the sprinkler housing so that an eccentric lock connected to the end of the rod and engaged to the coupling or nipple, locks the coupling after the proper height adjustment has been completed.
Inventors
- 👤 Frank Faragasso
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 20:55
CPC Classifications
B; B05; B05B; B05B15/00; B05B15/70; B05B15/72; B05B15/74
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
183 words
In a lawn sprinkler, including a housing, and a sprinkler head slidably disposed within the housing, for distributing water over a selected area of terrain, the combination comprising: an inlet nozzle, coupled to a water feed pipe, slidably disposed and non-rotatably secured within the sprinkler housing for supplying water to the sprinkler head; an elongated, cylindrically shaped rod, disposed parallel to the longitudinal axis of said housing adjacent the outside surface thereof, said housing having a pair of flanges provided at its ends through which the ends of said rod are disposed, for rotatably mounting said rod on said housing, said rod additionally including a tool-receiving slot at the upper end thereof disposed within a recessed aperture provided in said flange at the top of the sprinkler housing; and an eccentric cam member, affixed to the lower end of said cylindrical rod below the end of said housing adjacent said inlet nozzle, for engaging the side of said inlet nozzle in response to rotational movement of said rod, and thereby securing said sprinkler housing on said inlet nozzle at a desired vertical position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
183 words
In a lawn sprinkler, including a housing, and a sprinkler head slidably disposed within the housing, for distributing water over a selected area of terrain, the combination comprising: an inlet nozzle, coupled to a water feed pipe, slidably disposed and non-rotatably secured within the sprinkler housing for supplying water to the sprinkler head; an elongated, cylindrically shaped rod, disposed parallel to the longitudinal axis of said housing adjacent the outside surface thereof, said housing having a pair of flanges provided at its ends through which the ends of said rod are disposed, for rotatably mounting said rod on said housing, said rod additionally including a tool-receiving slot at the upper end thereof disposed within a recessed aperture provided in said flange at the top of the sprinkler housing; and an eccentric cam member, affixed to the lower end of said cylindrical rod below the end of said housing adjacent said inlet nozzle, for engaging the side of said inlet nozzle in response to rotational movement of said rod, and thereby securing said sprinkler housing on said inlet nozzle at a desired vertical position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
60 words
The combination as recited in claim 1, further comprising, an elongated, rectangular-shaped projecting member, intregally formed on the external surface of said inlet nozzle, and wherein said housing further comprises a corresponding rectangular-shaped recess for receiving said projecting member when said housing is disposed over said nozzle, for preventing rotational movement of the housing with respect to said inlet nozzle.
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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) | 1975-07-04 | 1976-01-03 | 1976-07-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-07-04 | 1980-01-03 | 1980-07-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-07-04 | 1984-01-03 | 1984-07-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |