US3899132A
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Irrigation apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-07-10
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Granted: 1975-08-12
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Expires: 1994-07-10
Abstract
Abstract Irrigation apparatus comprising an elongated flexible irrigation conduit having sprinkler devices at spaced intervals along its length, each sprinkler device comprising a sprinkler pipe having a nozzle at its free end, and having a lateral and longitudinal support arrangement associated with each sprinkler device to support the conduit in its operative position, and a storage reel adapted to have the conduit rolled up thereon with the sprinkler devices extending radially inwardly, the reel having locating means for locating the sprinkler devices within the reel.
Inventors
- 👤 Christian Grobbelaar
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 07:58
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01G; A01G25/00; A01G25/09; Y; Y02; Y02A; Y02A40/00; Y02A40/10; Y02A40/22; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/6851; Y10T137/6918
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
86 words
Storage means for storing an elongated flexible irrigation conduit having sprinkler means in the form of sprinkler pipes with nozzles at their free ends, at spaced intervals along it length, and comprising a storage reel having a peripheral zone for receiving the conduit in a rolled up condition, having an internal receiving zone for receiving the sprinkler means extending radially inwardly from the conduit when rolled up on the reel, and having locating means within the receiving zone for locating the sprinkler means in position therein.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
86 words
Storage means for storing an elongated flexible irrigation conduit having sprinkler means in the form of sprinkler pipes with nozzles at their free ends, at spaced intervals along it length, and comprising a storage reel having a peripheral zone for receiving the conduit in a rolled up condition, having an internal receiving zone for receiving the sprinkler means extending radially inwardly from the conduit when rolled up on the reel, and having locating means within the receiving zone for locating the sprinkler means in position therein.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
Storage means according to claim 1, in which the locating means comprises a plurality of clip members, with each clip member being adapted to receive a sprinkler pipe, and having a displaceable catch member to locate a sprinkler pipe therein.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
Storage means according to claim 1, in which the locating means comprises a pair of opposed jaw members adapted to be displaced between an open position and a closed position to locate the sprinkler means between them.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
65 words
Irrigation apparatus comprising an elongated flexible irrigation conduit having sprinkler means at spaced intervals along its length, each sprinkler means comprising a sprinkler pipe having a nozzle at its free end, and storage means comprising a reel adapted to have the conduit rolled up thereon with the sprinkler means extending radially inwardly, the reel having locating means for locating the sprinkler means within the reel.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
65 words
Irrigation apparatus comprising an elongated flexible irrigation conduit having sprinkler means at spaced intervals along its length, each sprinkler means comprising a sprinkler pipe having a nozzle at its free end, and storage means comprising a reel adapted to have the conduit rolled up thereon with the sprinkler means extending radially inwardly, the reel having locating means for locating the sprinkler means within the reel.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
32 words
Irrigation apparatus according to claim 4, in which the reel comprises two side members which are laterally spaced to define a peripheral zone for receiving the conduit in a rolled up condition.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
58 words
Irrigation apparatus according to claim 5, in which the conduit has lateral support means in the proximity of each sprinkler means, to support the conduit in its operative position on the ground during use with the sprinkler means extending upwardly therefrom, each lateral support means comprising a pair of arms extending outwardly from opposed sides of the conduit.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
40 words
Irrigation apparatus according to claim 6, in which the side members have peripheral rims, and in which the lateral support means have locating formations for locating them on the peripheral rims when the conduit is rolled up onto the reel.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
43 words
Irrigation apparatus according to claim 7, in which the locating formations are provided by the arms having upper shoulder formations projecting upwardly from the free end portions of the arms when they are supporting the conduit on the ground in its operative position.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
52 words
Irrigation apparatus according to claim 8, in which the arms have lower shoulder formations which are opposed to and are directed in the opposed direction to the upper shoulder formations, for locating successive coils of the conduit in position on the storage means when the conduit is wound onto the storage means.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
27 words
Irrigation apparatus according to claim 4, in which the conduit has longitudinal support means at spaced intervals along its length to support the conduit longitudinally during use.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-08-11 | 1979-02-10 | 1979-08-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-08-11 | 1983-02-10 | 1983-08-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-08-11 | 1987-02-10 | 1987-08-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |