Patents by Inventor Gregory S. Palumbo

Gregory S. Palumbo 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).

  • Flow control device and method for irrigation sprinklers
    Patent number: 8833672
    Abstract: An irrigation sprinkler is provided having a nozzle and a flow control device for reducing fluid flow through the sprinkler when the nozzle is removed, such as might occur due to vandalism. The flow control device is coupled to the nozzle and is moveable between a first irrigating position and a second signaling position. In the first position, the sprinkler discharges fluid for irrigation. In the second position, the sprinkler discharges a reduced amount of fluid and signals that the nozzle has been removed and should be replaced. The flow control device also allows sufficient fluid flow for flushing debris out of the sprinkler when a flush cap is mounted to the sprinkler, instead of the nozzle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: Rain Bird Corporation
    Inventors: Kenneth J. Skripkar, Krishnadidya G. Arkalgud, Gregory S. Palumbo
  • FLOW CONTROL DEVICE AND METHOD FOR IRRIGATION SPRINKLERS
    Publication number: 20120043397
    Abstract: An irrigation sprinkler is provided having a nozzle and a flow control device for reducing fluid flow through the sprinkler when the nozzle is removed, such as might occur due to vandalism. The flow control device is coupled to the nozzle and is moveable between a first irrigating position and a second signaling position. In the first position, the sprinkler discharges fluid for irrigation. In the second position, the sprinkler discharges a reduced amount of fluid and signals that the nozzle has been removed and should be replaced. The flow control device also allows sufficient fluid flow for flushing debris out of the sprinkler when a flush cap is mounted to the sprinkler, instead of the nozzle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2010
    Publication date: February 23, 2012
    Inventors: Kenneth J. Skripkar, Krishnadidya Arkalgud, Gregory S. Palumbo
  • Irrigation housing component
    Patent number: D669964
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Assignee: Rain Bird Corporation
    Inventors: Krishnaditya G. Arkalgud, Gregory S. Palumbo, Kenneth J. Skripkar
  • Irrigation housing component
    Patent number: D678466
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Assignee: Rain Bird Corporation
    Inventors: Krishnaditya G. Arkalgud, Gregory S. Palumbo, Kenneth J. Skripkar