Abstract: A light pole assembly is configured to be placed substantially in line with a fence for optimally providing light within the fenced area. For mounting the light pole assembly in close proximity to the fence, the light pole assembly can have a sleeve(s) transversely situated therethrough serving as a passthrough for a horizontal rail of the fence, or a clamping means for clamping the light pole assembly to the fence, or some other mounting mechanism for disposing the light pole assembly near the fence so that the light pole assembly appears substantially in line with the fence. The light pole assembly further comprises an electrical channel for supplying power to a light fixture or some other device disposed at the upper end of the light pole assembly. Moreover, the light pole assembly can have a water path for providing water to a sprinkler to be affixed to the light pole assembly at an elevated location.

Abstract: The invention comprises a liquid storage container having a plant feeder outlet and a fluid transmission outlet arranged to accept a tube, the distance it inserts into the fluid transmission outlet determining the volume of fluid which is allowed to flow from the plant feeder outlet. The invention includes a system of remote plant feeder members connected through said tube and allowing delivery of controlled volumes of fluid to one or more plants.

Abstract: A spraying device for dousing the blade chamber of a rotary lawn mower to effect cleaning thereof. An annular, D-shaped conduit is secured to the ground by a centrally disposed stake. The stake orients the flat portion of the D-shaped conduit against the ground, providing a low profile in order for the mower to be positioned over the spraying device. The annular conduit has a plurality of orifices disposed on the top surface defining first and second annular formations. The first annular formation upwardly directs a controlled spray pattern perpendicular to the ground, while the second annular formation upwardly and outwardly directs a controlled spray pattern preferably 45.degree. from the perpendicular. A valved extension conduit in communication with the annular conduit is releasably coupled to a water source such as a garden hose connected to a water faucet for supplying the spraying device with pressurized water.

Abstract: A cooling apparatus is provided having a hollow, tubular base, with a tubular member extending upwardly therefrom. A fogging nozzle is mounted at an upper end of said tubular member and receives pressurized water and provides a fine fog of cooling water droplets. An adjustable valve admits water from a pressurized source to the base, stabilizing the base, and also admitting water to the nozzle.

Abstract: A pole assembly is configured to be placed in line with a fence. The pole assembly has a sleeve(s) transversely situated therethrough. The sleeve serves as a passthrough for a horizontal rail of the fence. The pole assembly comprises an electrical channel for supplying power to a light fixture or some other device disposed at the upper end of the pole assembly. Moreover, the pole assembly can have a water path for providing water to a sprinkler to be affixed to the pole assembly at an elevated location.

Abstract: A cool water misting device removably attachable to a chaise lounge and adaptable for use with a wide variety of water supplies for which a garden hose may function as the conduit. A single piece of tubing having adjustable spray nozzles at spaced intervals along its length is attached to the frame of a chaise lounge by clamps. A control for adjusting the direction, amount and pressure of water flow is provided. Water flow drainage for maintaining a constant supply of cool water is included and is controlled by a hand-held trigger which also functions as the on/off switch for the spray nozzles.

Abstract: Sprinkler head mounting system for connecting a sprinkler head to a horizontal water supply pipe in an irrigation system (e.g., an agricultural irrigation system). In one embodiment the mounting system includes (a) a U-shaped tubular member connected to the water supply pipe, (b) a flexible tubular member coupled to the U-shaped member, (c) a conduit having inlet and outlet portions, (d) a riser connected to the outlet portion of the conduit, and (e) a counter-weight carried by the conduit for balancing the weight of the riser and sprinkler head. The mounting system prevents vibration from the sprinkler head from being transmitted to the water supply pipe.

Abstract: A lawn-garden sprinkler wherein the sprinkler base is a hollow structure designed to receive water from the water supply hose, to thereby increase the weight of the base for improved resistance to overturnment by water pressure forces. The sprinkler can be used on flat ground and/or on sloping terrain (side hill positionment).

Abstract: This invention relates to an automatic sprinkler system for watering the lawn or vegetable gardens. The lawn-border sprinkler comprises a longitudinal member including a plurality of conduits, disposed in a parallel configuration wherein the top most conduit is divided into a plurality of separate compartments, each of which compartments includes a series of minute holes through the wall of the conduit. Each of the compartments in the top-most conduit is connected to separate supply conduit comprising an exclusive combination of said plurality of the conduits disposed parallel to the top-most compartment; whereby, a manifold valve controlling the water flow through each of the supply conduit supplying the water to each of the compartments with sprinkling holes controls the time-wise sprinkling pattern of each of the sprinkling compartments.

Abstract: A portable sailboard frame comprised of an upper tubular structure and a lower supporting rack which can be assembled and disassembled because of its modular features. The frame is also multifunctional and facilitates the maintenance of sailboards, surfboards and similar craft.

Abstract: A monitor which is for directing fluid flow from a fire truck pumper and which includes a spring biased latch pin securing the monitor to either a portable or permanent mount having a circumferential swivel bearing.

Abstract: A sprinkler toy, advantageously in the shape of a fire hydrant, includes a connector for placing the toy in fluid communication with a garden hose. A first spraying nozzle is capable of communicating with the connector through a pivotally operated valve. The first nozzle includes a plurality of apertures for producing an upwardly directed, diffused liquid spray. A second nozzle, also capable of fluid communication with the connector through a pivotally operated valve, is connected to the remainder of the toy by a flexible hose.

Abstract: A sprinkler system characterized by a tubular, substantially square base assembly, and two tubular arm assemblies pivotally coupled to the base assembly. The base assembly is provided with a female coupling receptive to the end of a garden hose such that the base assembly can be pressurized with water. The tubular arm assemblies receive water from the base assembly and are provided with a plurality of sprinkler heads for directing the water as desired by the user. Preferably, the arm assemblies telescope so that their lengths can be varied.

Abstract: A spray hoop has a hollow base capable of holding enough water to stabilize the spray hoop as water flows therethrough along a generally circular path which includes the base and a hoop-shaped hose connected to the base in a generally vertical position so that individuals, such as children, may run therethrough. The hose includes a plurality of orifices spaced at intervals along an inner circumferential surface of the hose. Each of the orifices directs water radially inward relative to the hoop-shaped hose to spray individuals running through the spray hoop.

Abstract: Sprinkler irrigation apparatus of the general type comprising a central-pillar assembly at the center-pivot site of the land tract to be irrigated, a generally horizontal lengthy water distributing conduit having spaced flexible couplings and nozzles and also traction supports at the terrain. The improved central-pillar assemblies herein disclosed, when utilized for electrically driven and controlled irrigation apparatus, have provision for the electrical commutation means to be located in elevation below the outlet-elbow means feeding the inward-end of the water distributing conduit. Electrical surveillance of the apparatus tract performance might also be initiated from nearby the low-elevation commutation means. The improved central-pillar assemblies might also be equipped with more efficient and utilitarian medial-piping feeding water to the conduit inward-end, the medial-piping arrangement being inherently sturdy whereby the need for external bracing is minimized.

Abstract: An irrigation system is constructed from PVC pipe which is tapped into a main waterline buried beneath the surface of the earth. The main waterline is constructed from sections of plastic irrigation pipe having male and female coupling ends, and holes are drilled in the coupled portions of the main waterline pipes so as to permit insertion of water distributing PVC pipes. By drilling the holes in the coupled portions of the main waterline, a double wall thickness is provided for strength into which is insertable PVC nipples which in turn are connectible to PVC risers extending above the ground. PVC emitter pipes may then be connected to the risers through the use of nipples or alternatively, the emitter pipes and risers may be of a unitary, integral construction. A plurality of orifices are provided in the emitter pipes so as to facilitate the distributing of water across the surface of the ground.