Patents by Inventor Ha V. Duong
Ha V. Duong 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).
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Publication number: 20230381805Abstract: 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 poType: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2023Publication date: November 30, 2023Applicant: Melnor, Inc.Inventors: Ha V. Duong, Vicky A. Michael, Juergen Nies, Mark Hoyle
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Patent number: 11766691Abstract: 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 poType: GrantFiled: October 31, 2022Date of Patent: September 26, 2023Assignee: Melnor, Inc.Inventors: Ha V Duong, Vicky A Michael, Juergen Nies, Mark Hoyle
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Publication number: 20230052648Abstract: 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 poType: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2022Publication date: February 16, 2023Applicant: Melnor, Inc.Inventors: Ha V. Duong, Vicky A Michael, Juergen Nies, Mark Hoyle
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Patent number: 11517930Abstract: 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 poType: GrantFiled: February 27, 2020Date of Patent: December 6, 2022Assignee: Melnor, Inc.Inventors: Ha V Duong, Vicky A Michael, Juergen Nies, Mark Hoyle
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Patent number: 11161137Abstract: A sprinkler includes a body having an upper portion removably attached to a lower portion. The upper portion includes a nozzle strip and lower nozzle plate. The lower portion includes a hollow body, a locking plate, and a controller connected to the locking plate. The locking plate is configured to move in a lengthwise direction. The locking plate includes a locking plate tab and a locking plate groove. The lower nozzle plate includes a nozzle plate tab. The hollow body comprises a vertical channel configured to accommodate the locking plate tab in a first position. The nozzle plate tab is arranged beneath the locking plate tab in the first position. The locking plate tab is arranged outside the vertical channel in a second position. The controller is configured to move the locking plate to the first position and to the second position to facilitate removal of the upper portion.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2018Date of Patent: November 2, 2021Inventors: Ha V. Duong, Hecheng Zhou, Chunfu Zhou, Robert William Lauer
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Publication number: 20200188949Abstract: 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 poType: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2020Publication date: June 18, 2020Applicant: MELNOR, INC.Inventors: Ha V. Duong, Vicky A. Michael, Juergen Nies, Mark Hoyle
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Patent number: 10610879Abstract: 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 poType: GrantFiled: March 20, 2018Date of Patent: April 7, 2020Assignee: MELNOR, INC.Inventors: Ha V. Duong, Vicky A. Michael, Juergen Nies, Mark Hoyle
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Publication number: 20200093108Abstract: An armrest apparatus configured to be mounted on a rod. The armrest apparatus includes an upper armrest unit including an upper armrest bracket and armrest. The apparatus includes a lower armrest unit including a lower armrest bracket configured to attach to the upper armrest bracket to collectively farm a generally cylindrical space. The generally cylindrical space is designed to encircle an outer circumference of the rod. A grip apparatus configured to be mounted on a rod. The grip apparatus includes an upper grip assembly including a grip and a top mounting block. The top mounting block includes a lower bracket and an upper engagement portion. The grip apparatus includes a on grip assembly including a bottom mounting block configured to attach to the top mounting block to collectively form a generally cylindrical space. The generally cylindrical space is designed to encircle an outer circumference of the rod.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2019Publication date: March 26, 2020Inventor: Ha V. Duong
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Publication number: 20200094283Abstract: A sprinkler includes a nozzle assembly attached to an upper portion a the sprinkler. The nozzle assembly includes a nozzle strip having nozzles and an angle plate in contact with the nozzle strip. The angle plate includes angle plate grooves and teeth. The nozzles extend through the angle plate grooves. The upper portion includes nozzle openings that correspond to the angle plate grooves. The nozzles extend through the nozzle openings. The angle plate grooves overlap with the nozzle openings to form an adjustable intersection opening. The sprinkler includes a controller having a knob extending outside the sprinkler and teeth positioned inside the sprinkler. The teeth mesh with the teeth of the angle plate. The controller drives the angle plate and an axis of at least one of the plurality of nozzles extending outside the sprinkler varies based on a position of the angle plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2018Publication date: March 26, 2020Inventors: Ha V. Duong, Hecheng Zhou, Chunfu Zhou, Robert William Lauer
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Publication number: 20200094284Abstract: A sprinkler includes a body having an upper portion removably attached to a lower portion. The upper portion includes a nozzle strip and lower nozzle plate. The lower portion includes a hollow body, a locking plate, and a controller connected to the locking plate. The locking plate is configured to move in a lengthwise direction. The locking plate includes a locking plate tab and a locking plate groove. The lower nozzle plate includes a nozzle plate tab. The hollow body comprises a vertical channel configured to accommodate the locking plate tab in a first position. The nozzle plate tab is arranged beneath the locking plate tab in the first position. The locking plate tab is arranged outside the vertical channel in a second position. The controller is configured to move the locking plate to the first position and to the second position to facilitate removal of the upper portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2018Publication date: March 26, 2020Inventors: Ha V. Duong, Hecheng Zhou, Chunfu Zhou, Robert William Lauer
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Publication number: 20180272369Abstract: 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 poType: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2018Publication date: September 27, 2018Applicant: Melnor, Inc.Inventors: Ha V. Duong, Vicky A. Michael, Juergen Nies, Mark Hoyle
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Patent number: D691433Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2013Date of Patent: October 15, 2013Assignee: Melnor, Inc.Inventors: Juergen Nies, Ha V. Duong, Vicky A. Michael, Sean Wesley Svendsen, Eric James Fickas
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Patent number: D691435Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2013Date of Patent: October 15, 2013Assignee: Melnor, Inc.Inventors: Juergen Nies, Ha V. Duong, Vicky A. Michael, Sean Wesley Svendsen, Eric James Fickas
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Patent number: D691436Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2013Date of Patent: October 15, 2013Assignee: Melnor, Inc.Inventors: Juergen Nies, Ha V. Duong, Vicky A. Michael, Sean Wesley Svendsen, Eric James Fickas
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Patent number: D702524Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2013Date of Patent: April 15, 2014Assignee: Melnor, Inc.Inventors: Juergen Nies, Ha V. Duong, Vicky A. Michael, Sean Wesley Svendsen, Eric James Fickas
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Patent number: D704012Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2013Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: Melnor, Inc.Inventors: Juergen Nies, Ha V. Duong, Vicky A. Michael, Sean Wesley Svendsen, Eric James Fickas
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Patent number: D704013Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2013Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: Melnor, Inc.Inventors: Juergen Nies, Ha V. Duong, Vicky A. Michael, Sean Wesley Svendsen, Eric James Fickas
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Patent number: D720431Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2014Date of Patent: December 30, 2014Assignee: Melnor, Inc.Inventors: Vicky A. Michael, Ha V. Duong
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Patent number: D745419Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2014Date of Patent: December 15, 2015Assignee: MELNOR, INC.Inventors: Vicky A. Michael, Ha V. Duong
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Patent number: D748758Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2014Date of Patent: February 2, 2016Assignee: MELNOR, INC.Inventors: Ha V. Duong, Vicky A. Michael, Juergen Nies, Christopher Daniels, Eric Fickas