US4146049A
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Traveling sprinkler radio-controlled mechanism and warning device
Assignee: AG RAIN Inc
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Filing: 1977-07-28
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Granted: 1979-03-27
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Expires: 1997-07-28
Abstract
Abstract A traveling sprinkler radio-controlled mechanism and warning device which obtains an adequate and controlled duration of watering at opposed ends of a field to be watered while concurrently insuring that over-watering will not occur whenever an unattended traveling sprinkler stops for any reason whatever. A re-settable time delay means is employed which obviates a common deficiency of under-watering at the opposed ends of the field while also preventing over-watering which heretofore occurred whenever an unscheduled stop occurred or where no shut down of the pump was provided for at the far end of the field. Radio transmitter and receiver means are used to transmit and receive a shutoff signal for a pump supplying water to the traveling sprinkler whenever the traveling sprinkler stops.
Inventors
- 👤 Frederick V. Kruse
- 👤 Deane O. Behrends
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 22:10
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01G; A01G25/00; A01G25/16; A01G25/09; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/8158
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
130 words
In a traveling sprinkler having a self-contained drive mechanism for imparting motion to a traveling sprinkler, the combination comprising: (a) a pump for supplying water to said traveling sprinkler, (b) valve means for actuating said self-contained drive mechanism, (c) time delay means for delaying the initial actuation of said drive mechanism and for timing the transmission of a radio signal for shutting off said pump for a preset time period after motion of the traveling sprinkler has ceased, (d) radio transmitter means carried by said traveling sprinkler, (1) said radio transmitter means transmitting a shutoff signal for controlling a power source for said pump, (e) and a first radio receiver means for receiving said shutoff signal from said radio transmitter means and for controlling a power source for said pump.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
130 words
In a traveling sprinkler having a self-contained drive mechanism for imparting motion to a traveling sprinkler, the combination comprising: (a) a pump for supplying water to said traveling sprinkler, (b) valve means for actuating said self-contained drive mechanism, (c) time delay means for delaying the initial actuation of said drive mechanism and for timing the transmission of a radio signal for shutting off said pump for a preset time period after motion of the traveling sprinkler has ceased, (d) radio transmitter means carried by said traveling sprinkler, (1) said radio transmitter means transmitting a shutoff signal for controlling a power source for said pump, (e) and a first radio receiver means for receiving said shutoff signal from said radio transmitter means and for controlling a power source for said pump.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
A traveling sprinkler having a self-contained drive mechanism as defined in claim 1, including means of monitoring the continued motion of said traveling sprinkler.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
A traveling sprinkler having a self-contained drive mechanism as defined in claim 2, wherein said means for monitoring the continued operation of said traveling sprinkler includes switch means carried by said traveling sprinkler for re-setting said time delay means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
39 words
A traveling sprinkler as defined in claim 2 wherein said means for monitoring the continued operation of said traveling sprinkler includes switch means and switch actuating means cooperatively mounted between the frame and a wheel of said traveling sprinkler.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
A traveling sprinkler having a self-contained drive mechanism as defined in claim 4 wherein said switch means consists of a microswitch and said switch actuator means consists of a magnet.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
42 words
A traveling sprinkler having a self-contained drive mechanism as defined in claim 1, including a second radio receiver means mounted in a position remote from said traveling sprinkler adapted to receive an alarm signal indicative of the stopping of said traveling sprinkler.
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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) | 1982-03-26 | 1982-09-25 | 1983-03-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-03-26 | 1986-09-25 | 1987-03-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-03-26 | 1990-09-25 | 1991-03-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |