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:
February 27, 2020
Publication date:
June 18, 2020
Applicant:
MELNOR, INC.
Inventors:
Ha V. Duong, Vicky A. Michael, Juergen Nies, Mark Hoyle
Abstract: An improved traveling sprinkler is provided in which, e.g., a) a water tank is supported on a support surface of a base member at a forward position of a traveling sprinkler system from a water flow path that extends upright through the base member or b) a water tank includes a float valve contained within a removable cap on a top wall of the tank.
Type:
Application
Filed:
December 4, 2019
Publication date:
June 11, 2020
Applicant:
MELNOR, INC.
Inventors:
Mark Tanner, Vicky Michael, John Cataldo, Thomas Murray, Christopher Murray, Breanna Stachowski, Jason Zerweck
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:
March 20, 2018
Date of Patent:
April 7, 2020
Assignee:
MELNOR, INC.
Inventors:
Ha V. Duong, Vicky A. Michael, Juergen Nies, Mark Hoyle
Abstract: The preferred embodiments of the present invention provide a sprinkler motor (e.g., an engine that generates pivoting, rotation or other movement) for a spray hose in which the motor includes a gear mechanism that is lubricated by water sprayed via the spray hose. In the preferred embodiments, a direct water passageway is provided to gear chamber, along with a filter whereby water can be directed to the gears as a lubricant, while preventing debris from entering the gear mechanism.
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:
March 20, 2018
Publication date:
September 27, 2018
Applicant:
Melnor, Inc.
Inventors:
Ha V. Duong, Vicky A. Michael, Juergen Nies, Mark Hoyle