Patents by Inventor Jeffrey P. Maughan

Jeffrey P. Maughan has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 6619570
    Abstract: A watering wand allows for telescopic adjustment of its length. The wand includes a primary tube defining a hollow interior portion and a secondary tube slidably disposed within the primary tube. The primary tube includes a fitting for attaching the wand to a water source. The secondary tube includes a connector suitable for receiving a fluid dispensing nozzle. The secondary tube also defines a portion to allow fluid to pass between the water source and the connector. An adjustment collar attached to a distal end of the primary tube slidably engages the secondary and may be used to fix the position of the secondary tube relative to the primary tube. The connector may be attached to a ball and joint coupling to allow for a pivoting nozzle and a quick-connect coupling to allow for easily changing nozzles to meet various watering needs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2003
    Assignee: Orbit Irrigation Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Kent C. Ericksen, Phillip A. Hudman, Robert L. Parker, Jeffrey P. Maughan