US3687373A
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Reversing water motor
Assignee: WADE MANUFACTURING Co 10025 SW ALLEN BLVD BEAVERTON OR 97005 A CORP OF OR
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Filing: 1970-12-08
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Granted: 1972-08-29
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Expires: 1990-12-08
Abstract
Abstract An improved water motor adapted for ready reversal of the direction of motor rotation. A simple coupling device is affixed to outer ends of the motor water arms and curved nozzle portions are rotatably held therein, whereby the nozzle portions are easily rotated 180* to reverse the motor direction of rotation. In another embodiment, the motor water arms are interlocked or continuous, whereby rotation of one arm to the reversing position automatically rotates the diametric arm to its reversing position.
Inventors
- 👤 Gail Cornelius
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 08:28
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01G; A01G25/00; A01G25/09
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
195 words
A reversible water motor useful for propelling sprinkling apparatuses comprising: a motor body, a source of pressurized water connected to said body, a rotatable spinner comprising a portion of said motor body, output drive means coupled to the spinner, at least one water arm extending radially from the spinner and affixed thereto, a water nozzle secured to the extended end of said water arm, rotatable connector means securing the water nozzle to the water arm integral with said arm and nozzle and adapted for rotating said nozzle from one predetermined substantially horizontal position to an opposing predetermined substantially horizontal position, the rotatable connector means including a first hollow connector portion coupled to the respective water arm, a second hollow connector portion coupled to the respective nozzle, said first and second Connectors coupled to each other, seal means preventing escape of water from said connector means, stop means in the vicinity of said connection between the water arm and nozzle and adapted to engage upon rotation of the nozzle with respect to its connected arm to define the predetermined substantially horizontal positions, and means for securing said connector means in one of the two aforesaid positions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
195 words
A reversible water motor useful for propelling sprinkling apparatuses comprising: a motor body, a source of pressurized water connected to said body, a rotatable spinner comprising a portion of said motor body, output drive means coupled to the spinner, at least one water arm extending radially from the spinner and affixed thereto, a water nozzle secured to the extended end of said water arm, rotatable connector means securing the water nozzle to the water arm integral with said arm and nozzle and adapted for rotating said nozzle from one predetermined substantially horizontal position to an opposing predetermined substantially horizontal position, the rotatable connector means including a first hollow connector portion coupled to the respective water arm, a second hollow connector portion coupled to the respective nozzle, said first and second Connectors coupled to each other, seal means preventing escape of water from said connector means, stop means in the vicinity of said connection between the water arm and nozzle and adapted to engage upon rotation of the nozzle with respect to its connected arm to define the predetermined substantially horizontal positions, and means for securing said connector means in one of the two aforesaid positions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
44 words
The reversible water motor of claim 1, wherein the first and second connector portions further include annular cylindrical members defining concentrically overlapping portions, and said stop means includes extended arcuate stops angularly disposed to bear against confronting surfaces thereof to define the predetermined positions.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
140 words
A reversible water motor comprising: a motor body, a source of pressurized water connected to said body, a rotatable spinner forming a portion of said body, output drive means coupled to the spinner, a pair of integrally formed water arms and water nozzles secured to connector means, said connector means including first and second hollow connectors coupled to respective water arms, the connectors being disposed in rotatable sealed relation through the spinner with the pair of water arms and integral nozzles extending oppositely therefrom, extended portions integral with each first and second connector and adapted to abut and thus mechanically couple the pair of opposing water arms together, and stop means cooperating with at least one of said arms and water spinner for selectively determining a first substantially horizontal position and a second opposed substantially horizontal position of said nozzles.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
140 words
A reversible water motor comprising: a motor body, a source of pressurized water connected to said body, a rotatable spinner forming a portion of said body, output drive means coupled to the spinner, a pair of integrally formed water arms and water nozzles secured to connector means, said connector means including first and second hollow connectors coupled to respective water arms, the connectors being disposed in rotatable sealed relation through the spinner with the pair of water arms and integral nozzles extending oppositely therefrom, extended portions integral with each first and second connector and adapted to abut and thus mechanically couple the pair of opposing water arms together, and stop means cooperating with at least one of said arms and water spinner for selectively determining a first substantially horizontal position and a second opposed substantially horizontal position of said nozzles.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The reversing water motor of claim 3 wherein the extended portions of said first and second connectors comprise interlocking approximately half-circle sections.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
135 words
A reversible water motor comprising: a motor body, a spinner comprising a portion of said body, a source of pressurized water connected to said body and spinner, output drive means connected to said spinner, a single continuous water arm passing through said spinner, meaNs to rotatably retain said water arm through said spinner, at least one water nozzle integral with an end of said water arm and remote from said body, means hydraulically sealing the water arm through said spinner, said water arm further defining at least one hole communicating the interior of the water arm with the interior of the spinner, and stop means associated with said spinner and said arm to define a first horizontal position of the water nozzle on said arm and a second opposed horizontal position of said water nozzle.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
135 words
A reversible water motor comprising: a motor body, a spinner comprising a portion of said body, a source of pressurized water connected to said body and spinner, output drive means connected to said spinner, a single continuous water arm passing through said spinner, meaNs to rotatably retain said water arm through said spinner, at least one water nozzle integral with an end of said water arm and remote from said body, means hydraulically sealing the water arm through said spinner, said water arm further defining at least one hole communicating the interior of the water arm with the interior of the spinner, and stop means associated with said spinner and said arm to define a first horizontal position of the water nozzle on said arm and a second opposed horizontal position of said water nozzle.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
38 words
The reversible water motor of claim 5 wherein said means rotatably retaining said water arm through said spinner comprises a connector split into two parts longitudinally along said water arm and said parts clamp the water arm therebetween.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
19 words
The reversing water motor of claim 5 wherein locking means maintain the connector and water arm in fixed relationship.
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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) | 1975-08-29 | 1976-02-28 | 1976-08-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-08-29 | 1980-02-28 | 1980-08-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-08-29 | 1984-02-28 | 1984-08-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |