Patents by Inventor Al Davignon

Al Davignon has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 9227207
    Abstract: A sprinkler. A sprinkler nozzle assembly is coupled to a base for rotating movement. A stationary cam with cam surface engages a cam follower which open and close valves to regulate water flow as selected angles of rotation. In an embodiment, a pop-up sprinkler is provided, and the moving components are part of the riser. A turbine drive mechanism is coupled to an upper housing on which a plurality of sprinkler nozzle assemblies are affixed. The drive mechanism includes water driven impeller and a gear train adapted for operatively driving the upper housing, and associated sprinkler nozzle assemblies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Inventors: Anthony J. Bredberg, Al Davignon
  • Patent number: 9108206
    Abstract: A sprinkler. A stationary base includes a turbine to drive an upper housing. A plurality of sprinkler nozzle assemblies mounted on the upper housing include low voltage solenoids that are energized via slip ring contacts, with a power discontinuous slip ring located on the base. When powered, the solenoids open to allow water to be directed from the nozzle in the sprinkler nozzle assembly. the nozzles are sized, shaped, and directed to apportion water as needed to provide average water quantities amongst parts of irregularly shaped parcels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Inventors: Anthony J. Bredberg, Al Davignon