Patents by Inventor John D. Mata

John D. Mata 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).

  • Continuous molded emitter
    Patent number: 8469294
    Abstract: A self-contained flow path unit (202), (302), (400), (500) includes a continuous flow path operatively connected to a continuous strip member to form a self-contained flow path unit. The self-contained flow path unit may be accumulated for later use in forming an irrigation hose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: The Toro Company
    Inventors: John D. Mata, William C. Taylor, Jr., Jeffrey A. Vildibill
  • Continuous molded emitter
    Patent number: 7887664
    Abstract: An irrigation hose (10) includes a continuous strip member (27). The continuous strip member (27) is formed by extruding a substrate (20) and allowing the substrate (20) to cool. Then a flow path (25) is extruded on the substrate (20). The continuous strip member (27) is then operatively connected to the inner wall 10a of the irrigation hose (10).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2011
    Assignee: The Toro Company
    Inventors: John D. Mata, William C. Taylor, Jr.
  • Continuous molded emitter
    Publication number: 20070175580
    Abstract: A self-contained flow path unit (202), (302), (400), (500) includes a continuous flow path operatively connected to a continuous strip member to form a self-contained flow path unit. The self-contained flow path unit may be accumulated for later use in forming an irrigation hose.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2007
    Publication date: August 2, 2007
    Inventors: John D. Mata, William C. Taylor, Jeffrey A. Vildibill