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).

  • Publication number: 20230381805
    Abstract: 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 po
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2023
    Publication date: November 30, 2023
    Applicant: Melnor, Inc.
    Inventors: Ha V. Duong, Vicky A. Michael, Juergen Nies, Mark Hoyle
  • Patent number: 11766691
    Abstract: 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 po
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignee: Melnor, Inc.
    Inventors: Ha V Duong, Vicky A Michael, Juergen Nies, Mark Hoyle
  • Publication number: 20230052648
    Abstract: 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 po
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2022
    Publication date: February 16, 2023
    Applicant: Melnor, Inc.
    Inventors: Ha V. Duong, Vicky A Michael, Juergen Nies, Mark Hoyle
  • Patent number: 11517930
    Abstract: 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 po
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignee: Melnor, Inc.
    Inventors: Ha V Duong, Vicky A Michael, Juergen Nies, Mark Hoyle
  • Patent number: 11161137
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2021
    Inventors: Ha V. Duong, Hecheng Zhou, Chunfu Zhou, Robert William Lauer
  • Publication number: 20200188949
    Abstract: 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 po
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2020
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Applicant: MELNOR, INC.
    Inventors: Ha V. Duong, Vicky A. Michael, Juergen Nies, Mark Hoyle
  • Patent number: 10610879
    Abstract: 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 po
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2020
    Assignee: MELNOR, INC.
    Inventors: Ha V. Duong, Vicky A. Michael, Juergen Nies, Mark Hoyle
  • Publication number: 20200093108
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2019
    Publication date: March 26, 2020
    Inventor: Ha V. Duong
  • Publication number: 20200094283
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2018
    Publication date: March 26, 2020
    Inventors: Ha V. Duong, Hecheng Zhou, Chunfu Zhou, Robert William Lauer
  • Publication number: 20200094284
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2018
    Publication date: March 26, 2020
    Inventors: Ha V. Duong, Hecheng Zhou, Chunfu Zhou, Robert William Lauer
  • Publication number: 20180272369
    Abstract: 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 po
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2018
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Applicant: Melnor, Inc.
    Inventors: Ha V. Duong, Vicky A. Michael, Juergen Nies, Mark Hoyle
  • Patent number: D691433
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2013
    Assignee: Melnor, Inc.
    Inventors: Juergen Nies, Ha V. Duong, Vicky A. Michael, Sean Wesley Svendsen, Eric James Fickas
  • Patent number: D691435
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2013
    Assignee: Melnor, Inc.
    Inventors: Juergen Nies, Ha V. Duong, Vicky A. Michael, Sean Wesley Svendsen, Eric James Fickas
  • Patent number: D691436
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2013
    Assignee: Melnor, Inc.
    Inventors: Juergen Nies, Ha V. Duong, Vicky A. Michael, Sean Wesley Svendsen, Eric James Fickas
  • Patent number: D702524
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: Melnor, Inc.
    Inventors: Juergen Nies, Ha V. Duong, Vicky A. Michael, Sean Wesley Svendsen, Eric James Fickas
  • Patent number: D704012
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Melnor, Inc.
    Inventors: Juergen Nies, Ha V. Duong, Vicky A. Michael, Sean Wesley Svendsen, Eric James Fickas
  • Patent number: D704013
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Melnor, Inc.
    Inventors: Juergen Nies, Ha V. Duong, Vicky A. Michael, Sean Wesley Svendsen, Eric James Fickas
  • Patent number: D720431
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: Melnor, Inc.
    Inventors: Vicky A. Michael, Ha V. Duong
  • Patent number: D745419
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2015
    Assignee: MELNOR, INC.
    Inventors: Vicky A. Michael, Ha V. Duong
  • Patent number: D748758
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: MELNOR, INC.
    Inventors: Ha V. Duong, Vicky A. Michael, Juergen Nies, Christopher Daniels, Eric Fickas