Patents Assigned to Melnor, Inc.
  • Publication number: 20230381805
    Abstract: According to some illustrative embodiments, an angularly adjustable spray nozzle is employed that includes: a base section having a water flow path extending lengthwise there-through; a head section aligned at an end of the base section and rotatably mounted to the base section; wherein a flow path through the base section is inclined at an angle to a flow path through the head section such that when the head section is rotated a predetermined extent relative to the base section, the spray device is moved between a substantially straight configuration of the head section with respect to the base section and an angular configuration of the head section with respect to the base section; wherein the head section includes a rotatable turret assembly having a plurality of selectable spray type discharge ports and a sleeve to which the rotatable turret assembly is mounted, the rotatable turret assembly including labels on a periphery thereof corresponding to respective ones of the selectable spray type discharge po
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2023
    Publication date: November 30, 2023
    Applicant: Melnor, Inc.
    Inventors: Ha V. Duong, Vicky A. Michael, Juergen Nies, Mark Hoyle
  • Patent number: 11766691
    Abstract: According to some illustrative embodiments, an angularly adjustable spray nozzle is employed that includes: a base section having a water flow path extending lengthwise there-through; a head section aligned at an end of the base section and rotatably mounted to the base section; wherein a flow path through the base section is inclined at an angle to a flow path through the head section such that when the head section is rotated a predetermined extent relative to the base section, the spray device is moved between a substantially straight configuration of the head section with respect to the base section and an angular configuration of the head section with respect to the base section; wherein the head section includes a rotatable turret assembly having a plurality of selectable spray type discharge ports and a sleeve to which the rotatable turret assembly is mounted, the rotatable turret assembly including labels on a periphery thereof corresponding to respective ones of the selectable spray type discharge po
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignee: Melnor, Inc.
    Inventors: Ha V Duong, Vicky A Michael, Juergen Nies, Mark Hoyle
  • Publication number: 20230052648
    Abstract: According to some illustrative embodiments, an angularly adjustable spray nozzle is employed that includes: a base section having a water flow path extending lengthwise there-through; a head section aligned at an end of the base section and rotatably mounted to the base section; wherein a flow path through the base section is inclined at an angle to a flow path through the head section such that when the head section is rotated a predetermined extent relative to the base section, the spray device is moved between a substantially straight configuration of the head section with respect to the base section and an angular configuration of the head section with respect to the base section; wherein the head section includes a rotatable turret assembly having a plurality of selectable spray type discharge ports and a sleeve to which the rotatable turret assembly is mounted, the rotatable turret assembly including labels on a periphery thereof corresponding to respective ones of the selectable spray type discharge po
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2022
    Publication date: February 16, 2023
    Applicant: Melnor, Inc.
    Inventors: Ha V. Duong, Vicky A Michael, Juergen Nies, Mark Hoyle
  • Patent number: 11517930
    Abstract: According to some illustrative embodiments, an angularly adjustable spray nozzle is employed that includes: a base section having a water flow path extending lengthwise there-through; a head section aligned at an end of the base section and rotatably mounted to the base section; wherein a flow path through the base section is inclined at an angle to a flow path through the head section such that when the head section is rotated a predetermined extent relative to the base section, the spray device is moved between a substantially straight configuration of the head section with respect to the base section and an angular configuration of the head section with respect to the base section; wherein the head section includes a rotatable turret assembly having a plurality of selectable spray type discharge ports and a sleeve to which the rotatable turret assembly is mounted, the rotatable turret assembly including labels on a periphery thereof corresponding to respective ones of the selectable spray type discharge po
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignee: Melnor, Inc.
    Inventors: Ha V Duong, Vicky A Michael, Juergen Nies, Mark Hoyle
  • Publication number: 20220032327
    Abstract: According to some embodiments, an oscillating sprinkler system is provided that includes: a central tubular portion having at least one row of flexible nozzles; a cam plate located inside a peripheral wall of said central tubular member, said cam plate having a plurality of cam slots for adjusting positions of said flexible nozzles upon rotation of said cam plate within said peripheral wall; and said peripheral wall including a window via which an edge of said cam plate is observable during rotation of said cam plate such as to designate an extent of angular displacement of the nozzles based on the positioning of the cam plate within the window.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2021
    Publication date: February 3, 2022
    Applicant: Melnor, Inc.
    Inventors: Vicky Ann Michael, Mark Tanner, John Cataldo, Thomas Murray, Christopher Murray, Breanna Stachowski, Jason Zerweck
  • Publication number: 20210168579
    Abstract: A wireless water timer and valve control system includes a control unit in wireless WiFi communication with a router and a valve unit in wireless communication with the control unit and designed to connect to a faucet. The valve unit includes a valve that is operated wirelessly via a signal received by the control unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2021
    Publication date: June 3, 2021
    Applicant: Melnor, Inc.
    Inventors: Juergen Nies, Ha Duong, Vicky Michael, Stephen Campbell Brass, Shishir Jha, Alexander Preston Athey
  • Patent number: 10945109
    Abstract: A wireless water timer and valve control system includes a control unit in wireless WiFi communication with a router and a valve unit in wireless communication with the control unit and designed to connect to a faucet. The valve unit includes a valve that is operated wirelessly via a signal received by the control unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2021
    Assignee: Melnor, Inc.
    Inventors: Juergen Nies, Ha Duong, Vicky Michael, Stephen Campbell Brass, Shishir Jha, Alexander Preston Athey
  • Patent number: D923746
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Assignee: Melnor, Inc.
    Inventors: Sean Wesley Svendsen, Donald Collins Meves, Eric James Fickas
  • Patent number: D923747
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Assignee: Melnor, Inc.
    Inventors: Sean Wesley Svendsen, Donald Collins Meves, Eric James Fickas
  • Patent number: D927644
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2021
    Assignee: Melnor, Inc.
    Inventors: Sean Wesley Svendsen, Donald Collins Meves, Eric James Fickas
  • Patent number: D928287
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: Melnor, Inc.
    Inventors: Sean Wesley Svendsen, Donald Collins Meves, Eric James Fickas
  • Patent number: D928288
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: Melnor, Inc.
    Inventors: Sean Wesley Svendsen, Donald Collins Meves, Eric James Fickas
  • Patent number: D952796
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Assignee: Melnor, Inc.
    Inventors: Sean Svendsen, Donald Collins Meves, Eric James Fickas
  • Patent number: D962390
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Assignee: Melnor, Inc.
    Inventors: Sean Svendsen, Donald Collins Meves, Eric James Fickas
  • Patent number: D963109
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Assignee: Melnor Inc.
    Inventors: Vicky Michael, Christopher Murray, Thomas Murray, Cody Chapman, Jason Zerweck
  • Patent number: D1002800
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: Melnor, Inc.
    Inventors: Vicky Ann Michael, Mark Tanner, John Cataldo, Thomas Murray, Christopher Murray, Breanna Stachowski, Jason Zerweck
  • Patent number: D1002801
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: MELNOR, INC.
    Inventors: Vicky Michael, Christopher Murray, Thomas Murray, Cody Chapman, Jason Zerweck
  • Patent number: D1007648
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2023
    Assignee: Melnor, Inc.
    Inventors: Sean Svendsen, Donald Collins Meves, Eric James Fickas
  • Patent number: D1017766
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: Melnor, Inc.
    Inventors: Sean Svendsen, Donald Collins Meves, Eric James Fickas
  • Patent number: D1019893
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: Melnor, Inc.
    Inventors: Sean Svendsen, Donald Collins Meves, Eric James Fickas