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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7913935 | In-line mini sprinklers system and method and apparatus for making same An in-line system of mini sprinklers comprising a tubular conduit having inner and outer surface areas, and fitted for the flow of pressurized liquids. This tubular conduit has one or more openings along its length, and at least one mini sprinkler unit embedded with... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7588201 | Irrigation pipe An irrigation pipe with a plurality of connector elements adapted for attachment of lateral branches thereto, where the connector elements are integrally fitted to the pipe's wall during the manufacture. Connector elements may be fitted open and be adapted for closi... | 09/15/2009 |
| 7410108 | Integral dripping emitter An extruded irrigation pipe connectable to a pressurized fluid source via a first end of the pipe, the pipe comprising drip-irrigation plug emitter mounted integrally therein during the extrusion process of the pipe. The plug emitter has an inlet in fluid communicat... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7337983 | Irrigation method and system using variable orifices The present invention is an irrigation method and system for providing a user-defined flow rate to a field using variable sized orifices. The irrigation method and system includes providing a source of irrigation water. A first discrete area to be irrigated is defin... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7201333 | Intermittent automatic irrigation system An automatic irrigation system having a simplified structure can intermittently supply water (and liquid fertilizer) required by farmer products under water saving conditions depending on the weather condition of the day independent of the size of an irrigation area... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7175113 | Drip irrigation hose and method for making same A drip irrigation hose includes a plurality of emitter elements secured to a tube at longitudinally-spaced locations to define, with an inner surface of the tube, a plurality of labyrinths each having an inlet in communication with the interior of the tube, and an o... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7156326 | Water sprayer with water-spraying adjustment mechanism A water sprayer with a water spraying adjustment mechanism including a body and a rotatable cap is disclosed. The body includes an outer tubular wall with a threaded outer surface forming a central axial bore extrusion defining an inner chamber, an inner tubular wal... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7152816 | Mister nozzle apparatus A mister nozzle apparatus has a check valve incorporated therein to shut off the water passing through the misting nozzle to prevent draining of the water from the misting water supply pipes. The check valve has a resilient membrane valve element which opens and clo... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7140740 | Vehicle side-view mirror water removal arrangement A vehicle side-view mirror water removal arrangement is easily retrofitted to vehicles having an existing source of compressed air and a side-view mirror with a reflective surface. The arrangement includes a valve having an input port connected to the existing sourc... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7108205 | Drip irrigation system employing parallel adjacent flowpaths A drip irrigation tube having a plurality of sequentially placed emitters formed on an interior wall of the tube. Each emitter employs a series of parallel flowpaths axially positioned along the tube to provide for closer proximity of inlet ports to discharge chambe... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7048010 | Drip irrigation system Low-pressure drip irrigation system, comprising a distribution pipe made of thin-walled sleeve collapsible when empty and designed to operate under hydraulic head up to 3 m H2O, having a plurality of holes in the walls thereof, a plurality of branch tubes... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7032834 | Filtering device for an irrigation system A filtering system for filtering particles from a flow of fluid is disclosed, and includes a filter device for removably positioning in a lumen of a pipe carrying the flow of fluid. The filter device has an upstream side for positioning in an upstream direction of f... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7021392 | Body with couplings A sprinkler head assembly having a sprinkler head with a through bore is coupled to a coupling member having a bore in fluid communication with said through bore of said sprinkler head. One of said sprinkler head and coupling member fits within the other. A groove i... | 04/04/2006 |
| 6991181 | Soaker/sprinkler hose A soaker/sprinkler hose having a cylindrical cross section with radial discharge orifices circumferentially spaced about the entire perimeter of the conduit along the length thereof for simultaneously directing liquid flow streams downwardly into the ground on one s... | 01/31/2006 |
| 6942166 | Sprinkler pipeline assembly and related sprinkler A sprinkler to sprinkle water running in a pipeline over both its sides through sprinkler heads mounted on the pipeline, wherein (i) the pipeline comprises first water pipes and second water pipes connected to each other alternately so as to be freely disconnectable... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6886761 | Drip irrigation hose and method and apparatus for making same A drip irrigation hose formed with a plurality of outlets for discharging the water at longitudinally-spaced locations along the length of the hose includes a plurality of emitter elements secured to the hose at longitudinally-spaced locations along its length to de... | 05/03/2005 |
| 6874707 | System for automated monitoring and maintenance of crops including computer control of irrigation and chemical delivery using multiple channel conduit A system for automating the growing of crops, such as grapevines. Combinations of data from sensors local to a vineyard, and from optional remote stations and sensors, is combined with a control system to accurately control the dispensing of water and chemicals such... | 04/05/2005 |
| 6830203 | Self-discharging drip irrigation A self-discharging drip irrigation system includes at least an elongated drip irrigation hose for operatively extending from a water supply, an emitter for directing water from the drip irrigation hose to a cultivating area, wherein the emitter comprises a flow regu... | 12/14/2004 |
| 6817548 | Fluid distribution emitter and system In accordance with an embodiment of the invention, an inline fluid distribution emitter includes a hollow cylindrical body with a flow-rate control path formed on the cylindrical body. The flow-rate control path extends over an axial length of the cylindrical body a... | 11/16/2004 |
| 6772562 | Building perimeter fire suppressing system A building perimeter fire suppressing system for preventing brush and forest fires from engulfing building structure. The building perimeter fire suppressing system includes a water source; and also includes a plurality of pipelines having a plurality of water outle... | 08/10/2004 |
| 6736337 | Pressure compensating drip irrigation hose A pressure compensated drip irrigation hose (20) includes a hose having a wall (21) with an inner surface (21a). A continuous elastomeric strip member (30) is connected to the inner surface (21a). The continuous elast... | 05/18/2004 |
| 6631856 | Steam humidifier with pressure variable aperture A humidifier for providing moisture to an airstream comprises a pipe having a first end for connecting to a source of steam and a closed second end; first and second slots disposed opposite each other and longitudinally along a major portion of the length... | 10/14/2003 |
| 6619565 | Irrigation system An irrigation system for selectively providing water to various plants in a relative same area with different rates of application of water. The system has a first valve for connecting a water supply with a tube in a edging. The edging has vertical web wi... | 09/16/2003 |
| 6581854 | Irrigation apparatus having a lateral recessed projection An irrigation apparatus comprises an in-line dripper insert having a support for attaching a micro tube to the dripper outlet. A fluid conduit in which the insert is placed has an aperture in line with the support. The support preferably comprises a proje... | 06/24/2003 |
| 6568607 | Emitter An emitter (30) has a body section (40) and an outlet chamber member (50). The outlet chamber member (50) has wings (52, 53) that have free ends. The free ends are deformable to form a number of varying sized diameters so that the emitter (30) may be used... | 05/27/2003 |
| 6561443 | Drip irrigation tape A drip irrigation hose includes a hose body formed of a single sheet of overlapping material. The hose includes a primary fluid chamber extending longitudinally along the hose formed within the hose body. The hose includes a plurality of secondary fluid c... | 05/13/2003 |
| 6520430 | Prostrate garden sprinkler base A prostrate garden sprinkler base comprises a prostrate main body provided with a hose connector, a spray tube member in communication with the hose connector, and a shield for concealing and protecting the spray tube member. The shield is provided with a... | 02/18/2003 |
| 6488219 | Steam humidifier with pressure variable aperture A humidifier for providing moisture to an airstream within an airduct comprises a base manifold configured for being secured to a side of the airduct, the base manifold including a steam inlet valve and a condensate drain valve; and a distributor pipe sec... | 12/03/2002 |
| 6464152 | Self-cleaning pressure compensating irrigation drip emitter A self-cleaning pressure compensating drip emitter for controlling fluid flow through a hole in an irrigation line includes an enclosing sidewall having two ends, and formed with a ledge between the ends. A cover extends from the sidewall to establish an ... | 10/15/2002 |
| 6460786 | Drip irrigation tape with indicia Indicia are formed on the outside surface of drip irrigation tape by deforming the strip of flexible material when it is in a semi-molten state and cooling the strip while it is deformed. The indicia may include alphanumeric characters, logos or symbols t... | 10/08/2002 |
| 6443233 | Appliance for introducing an inert gas into an extinguishant An apparatus for introducing liquid and/or inert gas into a liquid extinguishing medium, including an extinguishing line having at least one extinguishing nozzle; an extinguishant supply line, having a non-return valve, which provides extinguishant to the... | 09/03/2002 |
| 6394368 | Irrigation emitter device A irrigation emitter device for delivering water to various points along a length of a hose. The irrigation emitter device includes a primary hose. The primary hose is elongate and has a first end and a second end. Each of a plurality of secondary hoses h... | 05/28/2002 |
| 6381821 | Emitter barb installation tool and emitter barb cluster Emitter barb installation tool 20 has driving mechanism 24, emitter barb feeder magazine 26 and pipe support 22. Pipe support 22 holds and supports a pipe 5. Feeder magazine 26 holds and feeds emitter barbs 10. Feeder magazine 26 places one of the emitter... | 05/07/2002 |
| 6371390 | Drip irrigation hose and method of making same A drip irrigation hose formed with a plurality of outlets for discharging the water at longitudinally-spaced locations along the length of the hose includes a plurality of emitter elements secured to the hose at longitudinally-spaced locations along its l... | 04/16/2002 |
| 6302338 | Drip irrigation lines A drip irrigation line includes a plurality of emitter units secured within a water supply tube such that each emitter unit defines with the tube a flow-control passageway having an inlet port communicating with the interior of the water supply tube and a... | 10/16/2001 |
| 6269823 | Can washing apparatus with plastic risers A can washing apparatus includes a supply line or header connected to a plurality of risers. The risers are formed from a plastic material and are held to the frame of the can washing apparatus by an elongated metal support which is in turn welded to the ... | 08/07/2001 |
| 6250571 | Drip irrigation emitters A drip irrigation emitter includes a body member having an inlet for receiving pressurized water, an outlet, and a connecting passageway having a plurality of baffles spaced from each other in the direction of the water flow from the inlet to the outlet t... | 06/26/2001 |
| 6213408 | Flow regulator and corresponding method with pressure responsive flow regulation A flow regulator for regulating flow of a fluid includes a flow-attenuating labyrinth formed at least in part by a plurality of baffles. At least some of the baffles are implemented as leaf-spring portions, preferably made from metallic material, which ar... | 04/10/2001 |
| 6206305 | Irrigation emitter unit An emitter unit to be integrally bonded to an internal surface of a conduit and comprising an elongated housing, a housing inlet adapted to communicate with an interior of said conduit and a housing outlet adapted to communicate with a conduit outlet. An ... | 03/27/2001 |
| 6027048 | Irrigation emitter unit An emitter unit to be integrally bonded to an internal surface of a conduit and comprising an elongated housing, a housing inlet adapted to communicate with an interior of said conduit and a housing outlet adapted to communicate with a conduit outlet. An ... | 02/22/2000 |
