Patents Assigned to Melnor, Inc.
  • Publication number: 20180272369
    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
  • Publication number: 20150268670
    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: March 20, 2015
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Applicant: MELNOR, INC.
    Inventors: Juergen Nies, Ha Duong, Vicky Michael, Stephen Campbell Brass, Shishir Jha, Alexander Preston Athey
  • Patent number: 9022300
    Abstract: A watering device for watering bushes, grass, etc., which has a base unit connected to a substantially vertical riser which is connected to a sprinkler head, wherein the base unit can also have a receiving unit which holds a substantially vertical riser and a plurality stabilizing units, wherein the plurality of stabilizing units are adapted to be inserted in the ground, and wherein the stabilizing units are removable from the receiving unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Assignee: Melnor, Inc.
    Inventors: Juergen Nies, Ha Van Duong, Vicky Ann Michael
  • Patent number: 8684283
    Abstract: A variable range sprinkler apparatus includes a sprinkler portion, a bypass unit housing a plurality of valves, and a water inlet portion. The sprinkler portion of the apparatus, which may be a rotary sprinkler unit, is attached to the bypass unit, and the bypass unit is coupled to the water inlet portion. Inside the bypass unit is a plurality of valves, at least one of which is adjustable, that are designed to open a water passage in the bypass unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Assignee: Melnor, Inc.
    Inventors: Juergen Nies, Ha Van Duong, Vicky Ann Michael
  • Patent number: 8468787
    Abstract: A sprinkler is designed to be stacked upon a like sprinkler. The sprinkler includes a spray tube, a sled, a projection extending from either a top or bottom surface of the sled, and a recess formed at the top or bottom surface of the sled. The recess accommodates the projection extending from the sled of the like sprinkler so that the sprinkler can be stacked with the like sprinkler.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: Melnor, Inc.
    Inventors: Juergen Nies, Vicky Ann Michael, Ha Van Duong, Richard King Boyle
  • Patent number: D691433
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2013
    Assignee: Melnor, Inc.
    Inventors: Juergen Nies, Ha V. Duong, Vicky A. Michael, Sean Wesley Svendsen, Eric James Fickas
  • Patent number: D691434
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2013
    Assignee: Melnor, Inc.
    Inventors: Juergen Nies, Ha V. Duong, Vicky A. Michael, Sean Wesley Svendsen, Eric James Fickas
  • Patent number: D691435
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2013
    Assignee: Melnor, Inc.
    Inventors: Juergen Nies, Ha V. Duong, Vicky A. Michael, Sean Wesley Svendsen, Eric James Fickas
  • Patent number: D691436
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2013
    Assignee: Melnor, Inc.
    Inventors: Juergen Nies, Ha V. Duong, Vicky A. Michael, Sean Wesley Svendsen, Eric James Fickas
  • Patent number: D702524
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: Melnor, Inc.
    Inventors: Juergen Nies, Ha V. Duong, Vicky A. Michael, Sean Wesley Svendsen, Eric James Fickas
  • Patent number: D704012
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Melnor, Inc.
    Inventors: Juergen Nies, Ha V. Duong, Vicky A. Michael, Sean Wesley Svendsen, Eric James Fickas
  • Patent number: D704013
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Melnor, Inc.
    Inventors: Juergen Nies, Ha V. Duong, Vicky A. Michael, Sean Wesley Svendsen, Eric James Fickas
  • Patent number: D720431
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: Melnor, Inc.
    Inventors: Vicky A. Michael, Ha V. Duong
  • Patent number: D745419
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2015
    Assignee: MELNOR, INC.
    Inventors: Vicky A. Michael, Ha V. Duong
  • Patent number: D748758
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: MELNOR, INC.
    Inventors: Ha V. Duong, Vicky A. Michael, Juergen Nies, Christopher Daniels, Eric Fickas
  • Patent number: D780288
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: MELNOR, INC.
    Inventors: Vicky Michael, Juergen Nies
  • Patent number: D783775
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Assignee: MELNOR, INC.
    Inventors: Vicky Michael, Juergen Nies
  • Patent number: D838340
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2019
    Assignee: MELNOR, INC.
    Inventors: Sean Wesley Svendsen, Donald Collins Meves, Eric James Fickas
  • Patent number: D838341
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2019
    Assignee: MELNOR, INC.
    Inventors: Sean Wesley Svendsen, Donald Collins Meves, Eric James Fickas
  • Patent number: D838809
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2019
    Assignee: MELNOR, INC.
    Inventors: Sean Wesley Svendsen, Donald Collins Meves, Eric James Fickas