Abstract: A coupling for conveying fluid between a component of a fluid system and an insertion end of a conduit may include tapered inward protrusions. The coupling may also include a stop surface disposed at a generally perpendicular angle with respect to one or more planar surfaces of the tapered inward protrusions.
Abstract: A lighting controller comprising a control module is disclosed. The control module transmits electrical current to various sets of lights in accordance with scheduling data for each set of lights. The scheduling data may include start data and stop data for each set of lights.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 27, 2015
Date of Patent:
April 19, 2016
Assignee:
Orbit Irrigation Products, Inc.
Inventors:
Kent C. Ericksen, Stuart Eyring, Karl L. Connolly, Landon T. Gwilliam, Brad Wardle
Abstract: A valve box platform is disclosed. The valve box platform may include a peripheral wall having a receiving surface for receiving a valve box. A first recess may be positioned within the peripheral wall. The first recess may include a knockout portion selectively disclosed therein. The peripheral wall may also include a U-shaped recess having a rounded receiving portion with the U-shaped recess being aligned with the first recess.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 28, 2013
Date of Patent:
September 15, 2015
Assignee:
Orbit Irrigation Products, Inc.
Inventors:
Kent C. Ericksen, Stuart J. Eyring, Eric Tres Wangsgaard, Daniel R. Petersen
Abstract: A device for deterring entry of animals within an area is disclosed. The device may include a sprinkler for providing a fluid spray pattern to an area and a sprinkler valve having at least an open and closed state. A signal-transmitting component may be in electrical communication with the sprinkler valve. A motion sensor may be in electrical communication with the signal-transmitting component and a light sensor may be in electrical communication with the signal-transmitting component. The signal-transmitting component may comprise logic circuitry configured to transmit an open valve signal based on signals received from the motion sensor and the light sensor.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 15, 2012
Date of Patent:
June 2, 2015
Assignee:
Orbit Irrigation Products, Inc.
Inventors:
Stuart Eyring, Karl L. Connolly, Landon T. Gwilliam
Abstract: A lighting controller comprising a control module is disclosed. The control module transmits electrical current to various sets of lights in accordance with scheduling data for each set of lights. The scheduling data may include start date and stop data for each set of lights.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 13, 2012
Date of Patent:
February 17, 2015
Assignee:
Orbit Irrigation Products, Inc.
Inventors:
Kent C. Ericksen, Stuart Eyring, Karl L. Connolly, Landon T. Gwilliam, Brad Wardle
Abstract: A valve box platform is disclosed. The valve box platform may include a peripheral wall having a receiving surface for receiving a valve box. A first recess may be positioned within the peripheral wall. The first recess may include a knockout portion selectively disclosed therein. The peripheral wall may also include a U-shaped recess having a rounded receiving portion with the U-shaped recess being aligned with the first recess.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 28, 2013
Date of Patent:
January 27, 2015
Assignee:
Orbit Irrigation Products, Inc.
Inventors:
Kent C. Ericksen, Stuart J. Eyring, E. Tres Wangsgaard, Daniel R. Petersen