US3797746A
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Sprinkler guard
Assignee: HODGMAN Manufacturing CO Inc
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Filing: 1972-08-17
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Granted: 1974-03-19
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Expires: 1992-08-17
Abstract
Abstract A wire guard for a pendent or upright sprinkler head, the guard being adapted for installation with one hand. Each of a number of depending wire stirrups lies in a plane with its ends fastened to a spreadable circumferential wire base loop. The base loop is discontinuous with a fastening and sprinkler head engaging means spanning the discontinuity. The base loop is resilient in a region opposite the discontinuity to permit the guard to be installed upon a sprinkler head.
Inventors
- 👤 R Gray
- 👤 W Navin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 09:08
CPC Classifications
A; A62; A62C; A62C37/00; A62C37/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
103 words
A guard for a sprinkler head comprising, in combination, a base loop formed substantially in a first plane, said loop being discontinuous and resilient in a region substantially opposite the discontinuity, and having means spanning the discontinuity for engaging a sprinkler head, and a plurality of wire stirrups each lying substantially in a plane normal to said first plane and fastened at two points to the base loop, said sprinkler head engaging means comprising a pair of elements each attached at one end to the base loop adjacent its resilient region and at the other end to a separate side of the discontinuity.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
103 words
A guard for a sprinkler head comprising, in combination, a base loop formed substantially in a first plane, said loop being discontinuous and resilient in a region substantially opposite the discontinuity, and having means spanning the discontinuity for engaging a sprinkler head, and a plurality of wire stirrups each lying substantially in a plane normal to said first plane and fastened at two points to the base loop, said sprinkler head engaging means comprising a pair of elements each attached at one end to the base loop adjacent its resilient region and at the other end to a separate side of the discontinuity.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
A guard according to claim 1, in which the base loop has a fastening spanning the discontinuity.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
A guard according to claim 2, in which the fastening is a hook.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
A guard according to claim 1, in which the base loop has a fastening engageable with both elements of the sprinkler head engaging means adjacent the discontinuity.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
A guard according to claim 4, in which the fastening comprises a hook having a loop end pivoted on one element of the sprinkler head engaging means and a hook end engageable with the other element thereof.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
A guard according to claim 1, in which the base loop is formed of wire and the stirrups are welded thereto.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
A guard according to claim 1, in which the base loop and sprinkler head engaging means are formed of wire.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
34 words
A guard according to claim 1, in which each element of the sprinkler head engaging means comprises a wire formed in a central region thereof for engaging a flat surface on the sprinkler head.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
24 words
A guard according to claim 1, in which the planes of the stirrups intersect substantially in a common line normal to the first plane.
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) | 1977-03-18 | 1977-09-17 | 1978-03-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-03-18 | 1981-09-17 | 1982-03-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-03-18 | 1985-09-17 | 1986-03-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |