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Spinner spray system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-06-19
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Granted: 1972-08-08
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Expires: 1990-06-19
Abstract
Abstract A water distributing system incorporating spinner-type spray units. Each spray unit consists of one or more support rods, a head, a water distributing spinner rotatably mounted on a laterally projecting portion of the head, and the discharge end of a water supply tube retained by the head and so directed as to discharge water on the spinner for a spray distribution thereof to the surrounding area. The head is a molded one-piece member and mounts the spinner, the discharge end of the supply tube, and the support rod or rods.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard D Chapin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 09:58
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01G; A01G27/00; A01G27/008
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
251 words
For use in a spinner spray system, a spinner spray unit, said unit including a mounting head, a water distributing means mounted on said head, support means fixed to said head and depending therefrom for engagement with a support base adjacent a plant, and water supply means mounted on said head, said water supply means including a water discharge end orientated in spaced alignment with said water distributing means for a discharge of water against said water distributing means for a subsequent distribution thereof in a spray pattern, said water distributing means being a spinner rotatable in response to the engagement and discharge of water therewith and therefrom, said mounting head being of a molded one-piece plastic construction, said support means comprising at least one elongated rod, said molded head having a downwardly opening socket defined therein, the upper portion of said support rod being received and frictionally retained within the head socket, said water supply means comprising an elongated water supply tube having a supply end in opposed relation to the discharge end, said supply end being orientated in water receiving communication with a source of water under pressure, said supply tube having an unrestricted flow passage throughout the full length thereof between and through the supply and discharge ends, said head including a passage defined therethrough in alignment with said spinner, the portion of the supply tube at the discharge end thereof being frictionally received within said passage, thereby achieving the alignment of the discharge end with the spinner.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
251 words
For use in a spinner spray system, a spinner spray unit, said unit including a mounting head, a water distributing means mounted on said head, support means fixed to said head and depending therefrom for engagement with a support base adjacent a plant, and water supply means mounted on said head, said water supply means including a water discharge end orientated in spaced alignment with said water distributing means for a discharge of water against said water distributing means for a subsequent distribution thereof in a spray pattern, said water distributing means being a spinner rotatable in response to the engagement and discharge of water therewith and therefrom, said mounting head being of a molded one-piece plastic construction, said support means comprising at least one elongated rod, said molded head having a downwardly opening socket defined therein, the upper portion of said support rod being received and frictionally retained within the head socket, said water supply means comprising an elongated water supply tube having a supply end in opposed relation to the discharge end, said supply end being orientated in water receiving communication with a source of water under pressure, said supply tube having an unrestricted flow passage throughout the full length thereof between and through the supply and discharge ends, said head including a passage defined therethrough in alignment with said spinner, the portion of the supply tube at the discharge end thereof being frictionally received within said passage, thereby achieving the alignment of the discharge end with the spinner.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The invention of claim 1 including individual shut-off means associated with said supply tube.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
56 words
The invention of claim 2 wherein said shut-off means comprises a blind socket defined in said head, said socket selectively receiving the discharge end portion of the supply tube, said socket being of a size so as to frictionally retain the discharge end portion of said supply tube and effectively precluding the discharge of water therefrom.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
67 words
The invention of claim 3 wherein said spinner comprises an upwardly directed face sloping downwardly from a high water receiving point to a low forwardly and laterally located water discharge point, said spinner rotating about a vertical axis spaced from said water discharge point, the water discharging end of the water supply tube being orientated to discharge water downwardly on the spinner at the water receiving point.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
51 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein the spinner is in the shape of a truncated cone, the exterior of said spinner having a series of generally vertical ribs defined thereon at equally spaced points thereabout, the water discharging end portion of the supply tube being directed approximately horizontally toward the spinner.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
33 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said spinner comprises a horizontally orientated disk-like member, and a plurality of radially extending fins provided within the confines of the disk-like member and projecting vertically therefrom.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
31 words
The invention of claim 6 wherein said fins underlie said disk-like member and project downwardly therefrom, the water discharging end of the supply tube being upward for discharge against said fins.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
35 words
The invention of claim 6 wherein said fins overlie said disk-like member and project vertically upward therefrom, the discharging end of the water tube being downwardly directed for a discharge of water against the fins.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
146 words
For use in a spinner spray system, a spinner spray unit, said unit including a mounting head, a water distributing spinner rotatably mounted on said head, and water supply means mounted on said head, said water supply means including a water discharge end orientated in spaced alignment with said water distributing spinner for a discharge of water against said spinner for a subsequent distribution thereof in a spray pattern, said water supply means comprising an elongated water supply tube having a supply end in opposed relation to the discharge end, said supply end being orientated in water receiving communication with a source of water under pressure, said head including a passage defined therethrough in alignment with said spinner, the portion of the supply tube at the discharge end thereof being frictionally received within said passage, thereby achieving the alignment of the discharge end with the spinner.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
146 words
For use in a spinner spray system, a spinner spray unit, said unit including a mounting head, a water distributing spinner rotatably mounted on said head, and water supply means mounted on said head, said water supply means including a water discharge end orientated in spaced alignment with said water distributing spinner for a discharge of water against said spinner for a subsequent distribution thereof in a spray pattern, said water supply means comprising an elongated water supply tube having a supply end in opposed relation to the discharge end, said supply end being orientated in water receiving communication with a source of water under pressure, said head including a passage defined therethrough in alignment with said spinner, the portion of the supply tube at the discharge end thereof being frictionally received within said passage, thereby achieving the alignment of the discharge end with the spinner.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
67 words
The invention of claim 9 wherein said spinner comprises an upwardly directed face sloping downwardly from a high water receiving point to a low forwardly and laterally located water discharge point, said spinner rotating about a vertical axis spaced from said water discharge point, the water discharging end of the water supply tube being orientated to discharge water downwardly on the spinner at the water receiving point.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
51 words
The invention of claim 9 wherein the spinner is in the shape of a truncated cone, the exterior of said spinner having a series of generally vertical ribs defined thereon at equally spaced points thereabout, the water discharging end portion of the supply tube being directed approximately horizontally toward the spinner.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
33 words
The invention of claim 9 wherein said spinner comprises a horizontally orientated disk-like member, and a plurality of radially extending fins provided within the confines of the disk-like member and projecting vertically therefrom.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
202 words
For use in a spinner spray system, a spinner spray unit for distributing a stream of water in a substantially horizontal pattern comprising, a single water supply nozzle means discharging a water stream, a water deflecting spinner, said deflecting spinner being mounted for rotation on an axis substantially coincident with the axis of said stream, said spinner including a substantially single water deflecting means, said spinner being vertically orientated with said deflecting means being upwardly directed, said water deflecting means comprising a single face sloping downwardly from a high water receiving point to a lower and outwardly located water discharge point, said nozzle means discharging vertically downward onto said deflecting means, said deflecting means redirecting the whole of said water stream as a single stream and to impart a rotary motion to the deflecting spinner in response to the action of said water stream, and, through the rotation of the spinner, distribute said single stream in a substantially uniform radial pattern around said spinner, said deflecting spinner being rotatably mounted on a single upwardly directed pivotal pin member, said pivotal member providing both axial and longitudinal support and alignment of the rotatable spinner in spaced relation to said stream discharging nozzle means.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
202 words
For use in a spinner spray system, a spinner spray unit for distributing a stream of water in a substantially horizontal pattern comprising, a single water supply nozzle means discharging a water stream, a water deflecting spinner, said deflecting spinner being mounted for rotation on an axis substantially coincident with the axis of said stream, said spinner including a substantially single water deflecting means, said spinner being vertically orientated with said deflecting means being upwardly directed, said water deflecting means comprising a single face sloping downwardly from a high water receiving point to a lower and outwardly located water discharge point, said nozzle means discharging vertically downward onto said deflecting means, said deflecting means redirecting the whole of said water stream as a single stream and to impart a rotary motion to the deflecting spinner in response to the action of said water stream, and, through the rotation of the spinner, distribute said single stream in a substantially uniform radial pattern around said spinner, said deflecting spinner being rotatably mounted on a single upwardly directed pivotal pin member, said pivotal member providing both axial and longitudinal support and alignment of the rotatable spinner in spaced relation to said stream discharging nozzle means.
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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) | 1975-08-08 | 1976-02-07 | 1976-08-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-08-08 | 1980-02-07 | 1980-08-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-08-08 | 1984-02-07 | 1984-08-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |