Patents by Inventor Arnold Nelson

Arnold Nelson 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).

  • Publication number: 20110170239
    Abstract: The present invention provides a modular controller that connects to irrigation modules with varying station terminals and a standard footprint size. Additionally, the modular controller includes surge protection options, wireless communication with PDA's and other external devices, no required position for each controller module to be connected, immediate display of station modules on the LCD display, retention of a water program if module is removed, communications module for flow monitoring, a modular transformer, rain sensor receiver within the housing, an improved 9-volt batter holder, and other aspects described in the present application.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2011
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Inventors: Arnold Nelson, Richard Jeff Garcia, Greg Parker
  • Patent number: 7916458
    Abstract: The present invention provides a modular controller that connects to irrigation modules with varying station terminals and a standard footprint size. Additionally, the modular controller includes surge protection options, wireless communication with PDA's and other external devices, no required position for each controller module to be connected, immediate display of station modules on the LCD display, retention of a water program if module is removed, communications module for flow monitoring, a modular transformer, rain sensor receiver within the housing, an improved 9-volt batter holder, and other aspects described in the present application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2011
    Assignee: The Toro Company
    Inventors: Arnold Nelson, Richard Jeff Garcia, Greg Parker
  • Publication number: 20100036536
    Abstract: The present invention provides a modular controller that connects to irrigation modules with varying station terminals and a standard footprint size. Additionally, the modular controller includes surge protection options, wireless communication with PDA's and other external devices, no required position for each controller module to be connected, immediate display of station modules on the LCD display, retention of a water program if module is removed, communications module for flow monitoring, a modular transformer, rain sensor receiver within the housing, an improved 9-volt batter holder, and other aspects described in the present application.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2009
    Publication date: February 11, 2010
    Inventors: Arnold Nelson, Richard Jeff Garcia, Greg Parker
  • Patent number: 7613546
    Abstract: The present invention provides a modular controller that connects to irrigation modules with varying station terminals and a standard footprint size. Additionally, the modular controller includes surge protection options, wireless communication with PDA's and other external devices, no required position for each controller module to be connected, immediate display of station modules on the LCD display, retention of a water program if module is removed, communications module for flow monitoring, a modular transformer, rain sensor receiver within the housing, an improved 9-volt batter holder, and other aspects described in the present application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2009
    Assignee: The Toro Company
    Inventors: Arnold Nelson, Richard Jeff Garcia, Greg Parker
  • Publication number: 20060030971
    Abstract: The present invention provides a modular controller that connects to irrigation modules with varying station terminals and a standard footprint size. Additionally, the modular controller includes surge protection options, wireless communication with PDA's and other external devices, no required position for each controller module to be connected, immediate display of station modules on the LCD display, retention of a water program if module is removed, communications module for flow monitoring, a modular transformer, rain sensor receiver within the housing, an improved 9-volt batter holder, and other aspects described in the present application.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2005
    Publication date: February 9, 2006
    Inventors: Arnold Nelson, Richard Garcia, Greg Parker
  • Patent number: D244414
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 1975
    Date of Patent: May 24, 1977
    Inventor: Arnold Nelson
  • Patent number: D484465
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2003
    Assignee: The Toro Company
    Inventors: Jim Ventress, Arnold Nelson, Gregory Boy
  • Patent number: D484466
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2003
    Assignee: The Toro Company
    Inventors: Jim Ventress, Arnold Nelson, Gregory Boy