Abstract: An irrigation spray device has a substantially cylindrical peg for insertion into a water supply tube. A longitudinal water supply groove extends along the peg, with a water deflecting plate at one end of the groove for deflecting water traveling downwardly along the groove into an outwardly directed spray. The water deflecting plate has a smooth, convex curved or part-conical shape for forming a smooth, continuous, cone-shaped spray. The supply groove may be U-shaped for improved uniformity.

Abstract: A retaining supporter of a rotary sprinkler is disclosed. The retaining supporter has a cruciform cylindrical base at the lower half of the rotary sprinkler. Two plates with equal length are crossed with each other so as to form a cylindrical member with a cruciform cross section. The width of one plate is thicker than the other one, and the vertical surface of the wider plate is a curved surface and has a shape like an inverted triangle. When the lower half section of the fixing supporting element in inserted into the soil, it can be inserted easily. When the top section of the rotary sprinkler is connected with water pipe for water flow, the water flows through the interior of the fixing supporting element of the rotary sprinkler, so that water can be sprayed from the water outlet of the rotary sprinkler and moves the rotary device.

Abstract: A portable apparatus and method for dispensing fire retardant or other materials into relatively inaccessible areas. The apparatus and method are particularly suited for releasing an extinguishing agent on a fire that is burning under the hood of a vehicle or behind a wall or other barrier separating the fire from the firefighter or for dispensing other materials in like situations. The apparatus includes a tank and a nozzle rigidly attached to the tank. The attachment may be either separable by securing the nozzle to a jacket that fits around the tank, or integral by welding the nozzle to the tank. The tank, which conveniently may be the tank of a standard portable fire extinguisher, contains a fluent fire retardant, or other fluent material, and has an outlet through which the material can be dispensed. The nozzle extends from the tank and provides a penetrating end, a fluid-conducting passageway having an outlet opening through the penetrating end, and an inlet connected to the outlet of the tank.

Abstract: A combination hose nozzle and lawn sprinkler which is operable both as a hose nozzle by a user and as a lawn sprinkler when ground mounted. An internal jet and a member define a passageway for water to be directed from the passageway in a first configuration. A plurality of orifices are closed when the water is directed from the passageway in the first configuration and are open in a second configuration when the combination is used as a lawn sprinkler. A protuberance is provided for ground mounting. The orifices are provided in a member that may rotate when the combination is used in the ground mounted configuration.

Abstract: A sprayer. An annular tube is installed at a water outlet of a water main tube. The annular tube is installed with spraying holes. The annular tube is formed with at least one annular tube. The surface of the annular tube is installed with spraying holes. In one embodiment, a first annular tube rotates around the water main tube. Another annular tube rotates around the first annular tube so that water beams from the spraying holes to present a changeable three dimensional effect.

Abstract: An irrigation spray device has a substantially cylindrical peg for insertion into a water supply tube. A longitudinal water supply groove extends along the peg, with a water deflecting plate at one end of the groove for deflecting water traveling downwardly along the groove into an outwardly directed spray. The water deflecting plate has a smooth, convex curved or part-conical shape for forming a smooth, continuous, cone-shaped spray. The supply groove may be U-shaped for improved uniformity.

Abstract: The Spray Fire Hose is design for fire trucks, pumps and, can be fabricated for domestic use. The Spray Fire Hose is formed with connecting horizontal hoses and several vertical hoses with spray nozzles attached at the top. The nozzles will be able to be change by screwing it on and off the vertical hose, different types of nozzles can be used. The vertical sprayers and the horizontal hoses are screwed into inverted “T” like cylinders. The water will come out of the nozzles and cover the near ground area. The Spray Fire Hose can be stored in the back of a fire truck. When approaching the area where the fire is located, put the hose on the ground and go forward. Examine the distance on how far you should be away from the fire, when setting up the hose. When putting down the hose, attach it to the fire truck or a pump then stabilize the hose with the stakes. Now turn on the water and the water will saturate the area, which aid in preventing the fire from spreading.

Abstract: A watering device connectable through a threaded fitting to a source of water. The device includes an elongated conduit having a first portion with an aperture and a second portion with a second aperture. A flange connects to the first portion of the conduit and fits against a lip or ridge of a rotatable member which is passed over the conduit from the second portion to the first portion. The rotatable member includes a threaded surface, which engages the threaded fitting leading to the source of water.

Abstract: An adapter for rotatably connecting a sprinkler head to a water-transporting standpipe having a cylindrical upper end. The adapter includes three parts: a cup-like base adapted to rest on the upper end of the standpipe in sealed fashion, a male stem adapted to rotatably and scalingly seat in the cup-like base, and an oversleeve adapted to fit over the stem and the base and to be locked to the upper end of the standpipe by threaded connection such that a portion of the male stem protrudes from the oversleeve to be secured to the sprinkler head for rotation therewith. The adapter is sealed at several points internally to positively prevent water leaks, and is easily disassembled for replacement, repair, or cleaning, by hand or with simple hand tools, since no permanent connection is required between the adapter, the standpipe, and the sprinkler head.

Abstract: A combination hose nozzle and lawn sprinkler which is operable both as a hose nozzle by a user and as a lawn sprinkler when ground mounted. An internal jet and a member define a passageway for water to be directed from the passageway in a first configuration. A plurality of orifices are closed when the water is directed from the passageway in the first configuration and are open in a second configuration when the combination is used as a lawn sprinkler. A protuberance is provided for ground mounting. The orifices are provided in a member that may rotate when the combination is used in the ground mounted configuration.

Abstract: 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 has a first end and a second end. Each of the first ends of the secondary hoses is fluidly coupled to the primary hose. Each of the secondary hoses is spaced from each other and has a length less than a length of the primary hose. A valve means selectively opens and closes the second end of the primary hose. The valve means is securely attached to the second end of the first hose. The valve means coupled to the second end of the primary hose has a threaded inner surface and defines a female coupler. A male coupling member is securely attached to the first end of the primary hose such that a plurality of primary hoses may selectively be fluidly coupled together.

Abstract: In the present device is provided for irrigating lawn and garden areas. Buried below ground level are a pop-up sprinkler and a housing chamber. The underground pop-up sprinkler has a bottom inlet with a female fitting mechanism affixed therein. Concentrically positioned within the housing chamber is an inner pipe member with a female fitting mechanism affixed within the opened bottom of the inner pipe member. Interconnecting the pop-up to the housing is an U-shaped second pipe member having two legs with male fitting mechansim affixed to the upper end of each leg. The male fitting mechanism of the first leg is securely attached to the female fitting mechanism of the pop-up sprinkler. The male fitting mechansim of the second leg is securely attached to the female fitting mechanism attached to the bottom of the inner pipe member situated within the housing chamber.

Abstract: A lawn sprinkler system is provided for receiving fluid from a fluid source and distributing the fluid over an area. The lawn sprinkler system includes multiple lawn sprinklers for distributing fluid over corresponding portions of the area. Stake assemblies are provided for supporting the lawn sprinklers above a supporting surface. Each stake assembly includes an input operatively connected to the fluid source, a first output for providing fluid to the corresponding sprinkler, and a second output. A conduit interconnects the second output of one of the stake assemblies to the input of an adjacent stake assembly to connect the adjacent stake assembly to the fluid source.

Abstract: A toy sprinkler with the appearance of an amusing figure or creature with appendages that simulate movement of the appendages of the figure or creature. Liquid carrying conduits extending along appendages of the figure cause the appendages to move either in a planar path when liquid at low pressure passes through the conduits, or randomly when liquid at high pressure passes through the conduits.

Abstract: A water injecting system for injecting water into the soil. The water injecting system includes a first member for inserting into the ground surface and a second member for coupling to the first member. The first member has a substantially hollow first tube having a first end and a second end. The first end has a substantially conical shape, and the first tube has slits therein. A second hollow tube has a first end and a second end. The first end of the tube is fluidly connected to the second end of the first tube. The second member delivers water to the first member. The second member has a substantially hollow third tube having a first end and a second end. The first end of the third tube is fluidly connected to the second end of the third tube. The third tube is adapted for coupling to a female portion of a garden hose.

Abstract: A thermal insulating bag, with a waterproof outside surface and a heat-reflecting inside surface, is installed, open end downward, over a backflow prevention valve and the associated above-ground water pipes, to cover them. The bag has ballast contained in a hem around the perimeter of the open end, enabling the open end of the bag to conform to and seal against an irregular ground surface. The bag is flexible and can be rolled up or folded flat or in any desired configuration for storage. The ballast material, being heavy, holds the bag down on the ground and, being fluid-like, enables the perimeter of the open end to engage the contour of the ground throughout the perimeter to provide an effective cover-to-ground seal. Tabs extend outward at the open end and have holes in them to enable installation of anchor stakes, to anchor the lower end of the bag to the ground, desired. One embodiment electrically heated.

Abstract: A fire-fighting hose nozzle or line nozzle, that is, a nozzle used to discharge fluid spray during fire-fighting operations, is accoutered for high water-pressure spraying of water or other fire fighting fluid by professional firefighters. Such a high-pressure can, for instance, put about 200 pounds (p.s.i.) or more pressure on a nozzle tip. The nozzle has a long, slender body member with a weighted and pointed tip, a discharge orifice at a position rearward of the pointed tip, and at least one transverse member, and in embodiments a plurality of transverse members. The transverse member most proximate to the proximal end of the body member functions both as a set of handles and as a stabilizing member. A second transverse member functions as a stabilizing member. The orifice is a slot angle-cut forward or backward from its mid-section which produces a wide and high fan-shaped spray in either the forward or backward direction.

Abstract: A fence sprinkler system is described in which tubular posts include an interior cavity, a water line extends upwardly through the cavity, and a sprinkling unit is connected to the water line at the upper end of each post. The sprinkling unit can be recessed into the upper end of the post, and a cap is attached to the top of the sprinkling unit to close the upper end of the post when the sprinkling head is retracted into the post.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for making snow by generating water spray from a triple array of multiple nozzle sub-boom branch-pipes transversely protruding from the upper end of a main boom of a pivotably adjustable snow making pipe tower. Three air jet streams, one for each branch pipe, are simultaneously discharged under high pressure into and sequentially through the throats of each associated multiple stack of water sprays issuing from each set of branch pipe nozzles to thereby form multiple spray plumes of atomized and seeded water all directed forwardly from the upper end of the tower pipe. The water pipe may be an elliptical aluminum extrusion with two interior air tubes respectively controllably feeding large and small diameter air jet arrays to thereby provide a range of air jet water spray interaction.

Abstract: An automatic water sprinkler assembly is provided. A main conduit is connected to a source of water pressure, at least a portion of the main conduit is buried underground with a releasably connected vertical portion extending above ground. A main horizontal feeder conduit having at least four vertical output conduits is connected to a source of electrical power for operating electrically controllable valves associated with each of said at least four vertical output conduits for selectively controlling fluid flow therethrough. Each of the four vertical output conduits has an end portion terminating above ground and releasably connected to a primarily horizontally extending discharge conduit. The vertical portion of the main conduit, the horizontal feeder, and the vertical output conduits are all releasably connected above ground so that the entire distribution assembly is portable. Alternatively, the valves may be manually operated.

Abstract: An irrigation system includes a water tower connecting with a water storage tank, a lift device mounted on the bottom of the water storage tank for lifting/lowering it, a first suction pipe having a first end portion connecting to the water storage tank, a discharge pipe having a first end portion connecting to the second end portion of the first suction pipe, a first motor controlled valve mounted on the first suction pipe for opening/closing the connection between the first suction pipe and the discharge pipe, a sprinkler head mounted on and connecting to the second end portion of the discharge pipe, a second suction pipe having a first end portion connecting to the water tower and a second end portion connecting the first end portion of the discharge pipe, and a second motor controlled valve mounted on the second suction pipe for opening/closing the connection between the second suction pipe and the discharge pipe.

Abstract: An economic snow making tower and method of manufacture wherein the snow making tower includes an elongated upright aluminum tower pipe which is mounted on a support. Snow making nozzles are provided at the upper end of the tower for discharge of air and water under pressure into ambient atmosphere for manufacture of snow in subfreezing conditions and air and water connectors are provided at the lower end of the tower pipe for the supply of air and water under pressure to the tower. The support includes a vertical ground support post and a steel T fitting as welded to this support cap and has three threaded connecting necks wherein the upper threaded connecting neck threadably receives the bottom end of the tower pipe and supports the tower pipe in its upright position. The air and water connectors are connected respectively to the two remaining threaded necks of the T fitting.

Abstract: The instant invention is a lawn and garden edging system which provides for a border device positionable adjacent walks and plant beds with provisions for the attachment of watering and lighting components. An insertion structure is provided which is inserted into the ground by use of a wooden handle placed into an aperture allowing an individual to stand on an upper end of the structure allowing the installer's weight to force the structure into the ground. The upper portion of the structure forms a passageway with apertures available for positioning watering components, electrical components may also be attached for connection to lighting products used to highlight trees, bushes or a home. A second embodiment of the invention provides a conduit for attachment to conventional extruded plastic edging dividers, the conduit provides the formation of a passageway for placement of the aforementioned watering components and electrical connections.

Abstract: A snow making tower including a vertical ground support post having its bottom end anchored into the ground and a tower support pole is coaxially mounted on this ground support post for free axial rotation thereon. An upwardly extending support arm is secured intermediate its ends to the upper end of the tower support pole for pivotal movement from horizontal to vertical. An elongated pipe snow making tower is provided with snow making nozzles adjacent its upper end and supply connections at the lower end for connection to remote sources of air and water under pressure for supply thereof to the nozzles for discharge into ambient atmosphere for manufacturing snow in subfreezing conditions. The elongated snow making pipe tower is pivotally secured intermediate its ends to the upper end of the support arm for pivotal movement in a vertical plane from parallel alignment with the support arm to positions below horizontal.

Abstract: The invention provides a connector for a rotatable lawn sprinkler mounted on a cylindrical stand pipe, and comprises two cylindrical members arranged co-axially with respect to the longitudinal axis of the stand pipe. A cylindrical sleeve, as the female member of the connector, has an open-ended longitudinal bore and terminates at one end with an outwardly extending annular shoulder seated on the marginal wall of the stand pipe and is secured thereto. A cylindrical stem, as the male member of the connector, having an open-ended longitudinal bore and terminates near one end with an outwardly extending annular collar is co-axially disposed and slidably engagable with the sleeve so as to be freely rotatable in the bore of the sleeve. The annular collar of the stem is supportably engaged with the annular shoulder of the sleeve. The upper section of the stem is adaptable for secure engagement with the rotatable lawn sprinkler.

Abstract: A multipurpose water delivery system, and a method for its construction, which comprises an internal assembly consisting of water delivery conduit and a variety of connectors attached thereto; a hollow vertically oriented cylindrical external assembly which houses the internal assembly and through which a plurality of accessories such as shower heads, valves, and hose bibs may be connected to the internal assembly; and a non-threaded twist-resistant mounting base which can be quickly and easily installed onto hard surfaces or into soil, yet secures the external assembly in position even during gale force winds. In portable embodiments which are connected to positive pressure water supplies through a conventional garden hose, a simple twisting and lifting force applied to the external assembly can quickly separate it from the mounting base.

Abstract: A new water activated pop-up sprinkler for allowing for low volume irrigation of lawns and gardens. The inventive device includes a cylindrical housing having an open upper end, a closed lower end, a cylindrical side wall therebetween, and a hollow interior. The closed lower end has a tapered pointed end extending downwardly therefrom for penetrating a ground surface. The cylindrical housing has diametrically opposed inlet and outlet connections disposed on the cylindrical side wall downwardly of the open upper end. The connections each have channels extending downwardly within the cylindrical side wall to the closed lower end and meeting centrally within the closed lower end wherein a short channel extending upwardly into communication with the hollow interior. An inner plastic pipe is provided having opposed open ends. A lower open end couples with the short channel of the cylindrical housing. The plastic pipe has a spring disposed therearound.

Abstract: Lawn edging is made in discrete, rigid one foot sections each with an integral water conduit with sprinkling orifices, each section having an integral male fitting at one end and a female fitting at the other. The two fittings are oriented in a vertical direction and define a pivot axis for adjacent edging sections. The conduit is generally trapezoidal in shape and has a flat upper surface which serves as a force-receiving surface. A special section has a hose attachment to permit distribution of water in one or both directions from the special section. A bottom section is divided into subsections with each section having insertion facilitating elements including v-shaped points and a sharpened leading edge and removal inhibiting elements including teeth formed on a v-shaped tangential flange.

Abstract: Five embodiments of a sprinkler head protector provide an annular body defining a central hole and having a variety of differently designed spikes for retaining the body in place about a sprinkler head. A first version of the invention provides an annular body anchored by four large nails or spikes that may be driven into place by use of a hammer. A second version of the invention provides a one-piece unit including a body having four attached fastening spikes. A third version provides an annular body anchored by four spikes each having tapered top portions that insert into, and are frictionally engaged by, holes in the bottom of the annular body. A fourth version of the invention provides an annular body as in the first version, but provides four spikes which are attached to the body by fasteners such as screws. A fifth version of the invention provides an annular body 100 having four spikes which are threadedly attached to the body.

Abstract: A plant support and irrigation system for domestic and commercial use is assembled without tools from two principal interlocking components, i.e., tubular members and hubs, to form modules. Modules are joined in mating relation vertically, horizontally and/or at varying angles to construct a variety of useful plant support structures including, for example, A-frames, trellises, arbors and fences and other forms of enclosures. The horizontal and/or vertical components of the modules are optionally perforated tubing making the structures capable of providing low-pressure drip or spray irrigation for the supported plants. The assembly can include connecting members of varying angles, plugs and valved hose connections configured to securely mate with one or both ends of the tubular members.

Abstract: A unitarily formed, one-piece connector includes an inner, open ended tubular insert portion, one end of which has a plurality of radially outwardly directed annular barbs on an exterior surface thereof. The one end is further provided with a radially outer sleeve, the sleeve having at least one continuous, radially inwardly directed annular barb formed on an interior surface thereof. The one end is adapted to receive one end of a length of flexible tubing between the sleeve and the tubular insert portion. A coupling assembly for supporting a sprinkler and for connecting the sprinkler to a supply conduit includes a coupling body having an axial through-bore, one end of the coupling body having a flexible tubing connector portion, and the other end of the coupling body having a screw thread formed thereon, adapted for connection to the sprinkler body.

Abstract: The improved sprinkler shield comprises a rigid body having a lip extending outward from the top portion of the body which lies on the ,round surface with the body embedded in the ground. Soil gripping vanes may be provided along the outside of the body. The base of the body includes an aperture disposed within providing an interface connection between sprinkler head and the water supply. A sprinkler head retention member, such as a retention disc, having an aperture therein is releasably mounted to the inside of the body near its top. The head retention member provides lateral support to sprinkler heads mounted in the body and through the retention disc. The retention disc may have a variably sized aperture enabling the shield to accommodate various sizes and configurations of sprinkler heads. The shield provides protection to sprinkler heads from lateral and downward impacts.

Abstract: A new Automatic Sprinkler Garden Edging System for simultaneously bordering and watering a lawn thereby providing an even distribution of water to the lawn while being unnoticed. The inventive device includes a resilient water dispensing cornice, a resilient support wall secured to the resilient water dispensing cornice, and a coupling means removably securing compartments of the present invention together.

Abstract: A sprayer device includes a base rotatably supported on a housing and having an inner chamber for receiving water. A rotary member is rotatably secured on the base and may receive water from the base. The rotary member includes one or more rows of radially aligned holes each having a slope for allowing the water to flow out of the rotary member in a slope and for allowing the water to apply a force against the rotary member so as to rotate the rotary member relative to the base. A handle is pivotally coupled to the housing and includes a stick for securing to the ground.

Abstract: An improved valve coupling method and apparatus is provided that resists the many forces associated with constant insertion and removal of access keys. The coupler apparatus is made of a non-corrosive metal alloy and includes a pair of specially formed integrated vertical wings which extend out in a tangential, as opposed to radial, direction from opposite sides of the coupler. Each of the wings is offset and includes at least one horizontal shelf portion. When buried in the soil, the vertical wings provide the coupler with frictional resistance to the screwing and unscrewing rotational forces imparted whenever a key is inserted or removed from the coupler, or from the movement of a hose attached to the key. Similarly, the horizontal shelf portions provide lateral support to resist the downward and upward forces associated with insertion and removal of a key, or contact with lawn maintenance equipment.

Abstract: Sprinkler riser connecting apparatus including a connector having a first generally cylindrical hollow sleeve adapted to be mounted in a fixed secure relationship to a vertically extending stake extending upwardly from the ground. A split sleeve is connected to the hollow sleeve having a throughbore adapted to receive a vertically extending sprinkler riser pipe therein. The sleeve is comprised of two semi-circular pieces which can be spread apart over the riser, then snapped together to secure the riser therebetween.

Abstract: The present invention is a lawn sprinkler securing apparatus comprising a spike with an extension attached substantially perpendicularly to the side of the spike. A coupling is attached to the end of the offset which is opposite the end attached to the spike. The coupling has an opening which is designed to receive and hold upright a commercially available sprinkler head. The coupling also has a hose attachment for receiving a standard garden hose for conducting fluid from a hose attached to the hose attachment through a passage in the coupling to the sprinkler head. The offset configuration of the present invention allows a user to impart substantial force in driving the spike into the ground, either by hand, by foot, or with a tool such as a hammer, virtually without the possibility of damaging the sprinkler head.

Abstract: A method of making a cleaning device and a cleaning device for removing residue from the underside of a lawn mower including a lateral extension having a mower alignment guide with the extension sufficient high so an operator can operate the controls from the seat of a riding lawn mower, with the lawn mower cleaning device including reinforced members that carry an elongated wash arm having stakes thereon that can be driven into the ground to secure the wash arm in position for driving over with a riding lawn mower, with the wash arm having a minimum of sufficiently small openings so that the area of the openings is smaller in relation to the size of the plenum so the wash arm functions as a plenum chamber to thereby generate high pressure jets of water for cleaning the underside of the lawn mower.

Abstract: The lawn mower cleaning device includes a base portion having a front portion, a rear portion, and two opposing side portions extending between the front and rear portions. A spraying member extends between the front and rear portions. The spraying member has a plurality of spaced orifices arranged in three rows facing outward from the member. A hose coupler is in fluid connection to the front portion of the device so that fluid can flow from the front portion, through the side portions and rear portion, through the spraying member, and then out through the orifices. A handle is further provided within the front portion for easy handling of the device. The device is manufactured by laminating two sheets of plastic together, such that when coupled together, the sheets form a passageway therein whereby fluid can flow.

Abstract: Base for a fire-fighting tool is adapted to be secured to a horizontal surface such as the deck of a ship next to a vertical surface such as a bulkhead of such ship. The base is disposable at an angle that will allow the tip of a penetrator of a nozzle section of the fire-fighting tool, upon activation of an extensible hydraulic ram attached to the nozzle section, to be forced into the bulkhead and ultimately through the bulkhead, after which water may be sprayed into the area behind the bulkhead where a fire may be burning via spray orifices in the nozzle section. The arrangement of the fire-fighting tool at an angle between the deck and the bulkhead assures that there will be a rigid surface available for enabling pressure of the hydraulic ram to be exerted forcefully enough on the end of the penetrator section to breach the wall or bulkhead. The penetrator will dig into the wall surface efficiently and effectively even though it is applied to such wall surface at an angle.

Abstract: A root-watering system which is attachable to a valved water supply. The system includes a plastic tube with a threaded coupling for attachment to a spray nozzle. A stake connects to the opposite end of the tube and may be inserted into the soil using a foot pedal to bring a stream-directing slot into the vicinity of the plant's roots. A V-shaped barrier protects the slot from being packed with soil.

Abstract: A portable knockdown above ground watering system and method for establishing a new lawn is provided. The system includes a compact water manifold structure comprising a manifold housing having a water inlet in fluid communication with a plurality of water outlets. A plurality of solenoid actuated valves are connected adjacent to and in fluid communication with each of the water outlets. The solenoid actuated valves being electrically connected to a control cable plug. An inlet hose connector is connected in fluid communication with the water inlet for removable connection to an inlet hose. A plurality of sprinkler heads are connected in fluid communication to the manifold structure with removably connected outlet hoses. A flexible waterproof control cable is provided. The control cable is removably connected between the control cable plug and a timer assembly which is used for electronically regulating the solenoid actuated valves for operation of the sprinkler heads.

Abstract: The instant invention is a low cost hose guide consisting of a one-piece spike having a first pointed end and a second flat surface available for tapping the pointed end into the ground. The spike includes locking tabs for placement of a single piece roller that is engaged in an area above the locking tabs and below the second surface and is rotatable around the spike. Once the hose guide is positioned into the ground a hose may be dragged around the hose guide wherein the hose guide maintains the hose in a guided fashion so as to prevent damage to critical areas such as flower beds and infant vegetation.

Abstract: A thrust block for an irrigation system enables a high pressure valve or other component connected to the thrust block to be easily replaced without digging out a concrete block and surrounding portion of the ground and sectioning the adjacent pipe sections. The valve includes flanges on each end thereof which are releasably secured to similarly configured flanges on couplings. Braces are partially embedded within a concrete block beneath the valve and an upper end of each brace is secured to the fasteners joining the conventional flanges of the valve and the coupling. A push-on fitting is provided on each coupling for easy assembly of the coupling to the adjacent pipe sections.

Abstract: The present invention is a lawn edging device adapted to be used adjacent borders of walks and plant beds wherein the anchoring portion of the device includes opposing blades that facilitates storage and shipping by eliminating the necessity of external packaging. The edging utilizes a conventional longitudinally extending upper body portion with a vertical anchoring barrier depending therefrom. The anchoring barrier is formed integral to the upper body portion and utilizes a projecting blade positioned on one side of the barrier and receptacle for receiving the blade on the second side of the barrier. When the edging device is wound into a coil, for purposes of shipping and storage, the projecting blade on the first side is inserted into the receiving section on the second side of the anchoring barrier. The blades operate to align the circular bead of the upper body portion into a similar plane so as to provide a coiling of uniform shape.

Abstract: A rotary oscillating irrigation sprinkler head is supported in a stable elevated position above the ground surface, such that the sprinkler assembly can be used on a lawn or in garden foliage. A tripod support structure is connected at its upper end to a vertical water supply pipe that connects with the sprinkler head, so that the sprinkler head has a stabilized support above the ground surface. The water supply pipe delivers a pressurized stream of water to the sprinkler head.

Abstract: A system for irrigating plant bedding environments comprising a helically threaded spray fitting adapted for insertion into standard plant bedding irrigation conduit. The spray fitting is adjustable in terms of flow direction and flow rate, and different embodiments produce distinct, leaf-shaped spray patterns. A special housing for the spray fitting allows the unit to be converted to a drip fitting.

Abstract: A portable ground standing fire fighting monitor includes a support platform intended to be placed horizontally on the ground surface, a water gun with a curved flexible inlet tube having an inlet end and a curved discharge head having an outlet end, a watertight ball-bearing swivel joint coupling the discharge head to the curved flexible inlet tube, and an adjustable bracket assembly, a crank wheel, and a threaded rod and ball joint connector coupling the flexible inlet tube on the support platform. By rotating the crank wheel and the threaded rod and ball joint connector therewith, relative to the bracket assembly and flexible inlet tube, the flexible inlet tube and discharge head therewith can be adjusted to varying inclinations thereby allowing the operator to adjust stream flow direction vertically.

Abstract: A new and improved lawn sprinkler apparatus includes a portable, nonrotating body assembly which includes an adaptor assembly for connecting to a water source. The body assembly includes an internal water flow path. A rotatable sprinkler head assembly receives water from the water flow path and dispenses water through a plurality of water nozzles supported by the rotatable sprinkler head assembly. A rotatable, water-tight connection assembly connects the rotatable sprinkler head assembly to the water flow path of the body assembly. A rotatable decorative assembly is connected to the body assembly. The decorative assembly includes a paddle wheel which is driven by water flowing in the water flow path. The body assembly simulates a helicopter body; the rotatable sprinkler head assembly simulates a main helicopter rotor; and the decorative assembly simulates a helicopter tail rotor.

Abstract: The dripper and mini-spray include an inlet and an outlet coupled to a housing which defines a substantially spherical, ellipsoidal, or cylindrical chamber. The chamber houses a ball which can roll about the chamber freely, but which is too large to exit through either the inlet or outlet. A whirlpool is caused by water or other liquids entering the chamber through the inlet due to the particular orientation and position of the inlet, the shape of the chamber, and optional water obstructing structures such as a reflector pad and a deflector ridge and slot openings therein. The resultant whirlpool(s) flush debris from the chamber and push the ball around the chamber for a predetermined period of time. The ball then becomes seated against the outlet to substantially obstruct the passageway out in a pressure-compensated manner.