Patents by Inventor Kenneth J. Skripkar

Kenneth J. Skripkar 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).

  • Patent number: 9120111
    Abstract: A rotary sprinkler including a rotatable nozzle turret with automatic matched precipitation to an arc of rotation, a nozzle purge feature, and/or a flow shut off valve coupled to a variable flow nozzle outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2015
    Assignee: Rain Bird Corporation
    Inventors: Derek Michael Nations, Kenneth J. Skripkar, Jorge Alfredo Duenas Lebron
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20130221128
    Abstract: A rotary sprinkler including a rotatable nozzle turret with automatic matched precipitation to an arc of rotation, a nozzle purge feature, and/or a flow shut off valve coupled to a variable flow nozzle outlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2013
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Inventors: Derek Michael Nations, Kenneth J. Skripkar, Jorge Alfredo Duenas Lebron
  • Publication number: 20130008542
    Abstract: Various diaphragm valves and accessories therefore are disclosed herein which improve on existing diaphragm valves and accessories and overcome many of the shortcomings of same. Related methods to these valves and accessories and/or their manufacture, assembly or use are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2012
    Publication date: January 10, 2013
    Inventors: Kevin M. Irwin, Steven L. Felde, Kenneth J. Skripkar, Samuel C. Walker, Russell Churchill, Edward David Baker, Oscar Pulgarin, JR., Zachary Steven Dean, Mustafa Mohammed A. Albahrani, Christopher D. Holt, Scott Kent Zimmerman, Peter Niess
  • 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
  • Patent number: 7552906
    Abstract: There is provided a valve assembly with an inlet passage and an outlet passage in communication with a valve chamber, a diaphragm mounted at the valve chamber for movement between a closed position, substantially preventing the flow of fluid from the inlet passage to the outlet passage, and an opened position, defining a path of fluid flow between the inlet passage and the outlet passage, and a pressure chamber disposed in the valve chamber above the diaphragm for retaining fluid pressure to control the diaphragm position. The valve assembly provides improved support for the diaphragm at an outlet aperture of the pressure chamber, air bleed from the pressure chamber, and upstream shutoff.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2009
    Assignee: Rain Bird Corporation
    Inventors: Kevin M. Irwin, Kenneth J. Skripkar
  • Publication number: 20080035220
    Abstract: There is provided a valve assembly with an inlet passage and an outlet passage in communication with a valve chamber, a diaphragm mounted at the valve chamber for movement between a closed position, substantially preventing the flow of fluid from the inlet passage to the outlet passage, and an opened position, defining a path of fluid flow between the inlet passage and the outlet passage, and a pressure chamber disposed in the valve chamber above the diaphragm for retaining fluid pressure to control the diaphragm position. The valve assembly provides improved support for the diaphragm at an outlet aperture from the pressure chamber, air bleed from the pressure chamber, and upstream shutoff.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2006
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Inventors: Kevin M. Irwin, Kenneth J. Skripkar
  • 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
  • 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