Patents by Inventor Mark Richard Edris
Mark Richard Edris 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: 20230225265Abstract: An emitter outlet defining an ingress channel having a first volume and area, and having a first portion that is substantially perpendicular to a second portion located downstream of the first portion which causes fluid flowing through the ingress channel to make a first fluid velocity reducing turn, and a first opening located off of the second portion that causes at least a portion of the fluid flowing through the ingress channel to make a second fluid velocity reducing turn, and an outlet bath with a second volume and area that is larger than the first volume and area of the ingress channel so as to cause further pressure and/or velocity reduction of the fluid entering into the outlet bath. In addition, emitters, drip lines and various methods relating to such an emitter outlet configuration are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2023Publication date: July 20, 2023Inventors: Mark Murphy Ensworth, Mark Richard Edris
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Publication number: 20220404229Abstract: Methods and apparatus for checking emitter bonds in an irrigation drip line and for manufacturing drip line in a manner that allows the bond between the in-line emitter and surrounding conduit to be checked. In one form, a downstream in-line vacuum tester is provided for monitoring the amount of air escaping from outlet openings in the drip line to detect excessive air associated with poorly bonded emitters.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2022Publication date: December 22, 2022Inventors: Mark Richard Edris, Farshad Motamedi, Berj Zakarian, Mark Murphy Ensworth
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Patent number: 11422055Abstract: Methods and apparatus for checking emitter bonds in an irrigation drip line and for manufacturing drip line in a manner that allows the bond between the in-line emitter and surrounding conduit to be checked. In one form, a downstream in-line vacuum tester is provided for monitoring the amount of air escaping from outlet openings in the drip line to detect excessive air associated with poorly bonded emitters.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2019Date of Patent: August 23, 2022Assignee: Rain Bird CorporationInventors: Mark Richard Edris, Farshad Motamedi, Berj Zakarian, Mark Murphy Ensworth
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Patent number: 11185021Abstract: An irrigation drip emitter, and methods relating to same, are provided for delivering irrigation water from a supply tube to an emitter outlet at a reduced and relatively constant flow rate. The emitter having at least one movable member for compensating for fluctuations in supply line fluid pressure. In one form, the movable member includes a tapered baffle section movable between a first position wherein fluid is allowed to flow over the tapered baffle section and a second position wherein fluid is prevented from flowing over at least a portion of the tapered baffle section and the tapered baffle section effectively lengthening the extent of a pressure reduction passage. In another form, first and second movable members are provided for compensating for such pressure fluctuations. In another form, a plurality of inputs is provided which are movable between first and second positions to compensate for such pressure fluctuations.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2017Date of Patent: November 30, 2021Assignee: Rain Bird CorporationInventors: Mark M. Ensworth, Jae Yung Kim, Mark Richard Edris, Joseph Nazari
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Publication number: 20210289722Abstract: A pressure compensation member, an irrigation drip emitter, drip lines and methods relating to same, are provided for delivering irrigation water from a supply tube to an emitter outlet at a reduced and relatively constant flow rate. The pressure compensation member being suitable for use in conventional emitters or alternate emitters being provided having either a uniform elastomeric emitter body configuration or a poly-material emitter body utilizing an elastomeric pressure compensation member. Various methods are also disclosed herein relating to the pressure compensation member, emitters and/or drip line using such pressure compensating members and/or emitters.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2021Publication date: September 23, 2021Inventors: Mark Murphy Ensworth, Mark Richard Edris
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Patent number: 11051466Abstract: A pressure compensation member, an irrigation drip emitter, drip lines and methods relating to same, are provided for delivering irrigation water from a supply tube to an emitter outlet at a reduced and relatively constant flow rate. The pressure compensation member being suitable for use in conventional emitters or alternate emitters being provided having either a uniform elastomeric emitter body configuration or a poly-material emitter body utilizing an elastomeric pressure compensation member. Various methods are also disclosed herein relating to the pressure compensation member, emitters and/or drip line using such pressure compensating members and/or emitters.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2018Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Assignee: Rain Bird CorporationInventors: Mark Murphy Ensworth, Mark Richard Edris
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Patent number: 10631473Abstract: An irrigation drip emitter, and methods relating to same, are provided for delivering irrigation water from a supply tube to an emitter outlet at a reduced and relatively constant flow rate. The emitter defining an inlet, outlet and flow passage extending between the inlet and outlet. In one form, the emitter includes a root growth inhibiting member disposed in the outlet of the emitter. In another form, the emitter includes stepped flippers for controlling fluid flow through the emitter. In yet another form, the emitter includes disconnected or freestanding outlet walls disposed in the outlet for preventing the outlet from collapsing under increased fluid line pressure without creating dead ends where grit can build-up. In other forms, the emitter defines one or more recess within which inserts may be disposed so the emitter and insert collectively define a fluid flow passage. Related methods are also disclosed herein.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2014Date of Patent: April 28, 2020Assignee: Rain Bird CorporationInventors: Mark M. Ensworth, Jae Yung Kim, Mark Richard Edris, Joseph Nazari, Samir Shah
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Publication number: 20190373827Abstract: An emitter outlet defining an ingress channel having a first volume and area, and having a first portion that is substantially perpendicular to a second portion located downstream of the first portion which causes fluid flowing through the ingress channel to make a first fluid velocity reducing turn, and a first opening located off of the second portion that causes at least a portion of the fluid flowing through the ingress channel to make a second fluid velocity reducing turn, and an outlet bath with a second volume and area that is larger than the first volume and area of the ingress channel so as to cause further pressure and/or velocity reduction of the fluid entering into the outlet bath. In addition, emitters, drip lines and various methods relating to such an emitter outlet configuration are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2019Publication date: December 12, 2019Inventors: Mark Murphy Ensworth, Mark Richard Edris
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Publication number: 20190316985Abstract: Methods and apparatus for checking emitter bonds in an irrigation drip line and for manufacturing drip line in a manner that allows the bond between the in-line emitter and surrounding conduit to be checked. In one form, a downstream in-line vacuum tester is provided for monitoring the amount of air escaping from outlet openings in the drip line to detect excessive air associated with poorly bonded emitters.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2019Publication date: October 17, 2019Inventors: Mark Richard Edris, Farshad Motamedi, Berj Zakarian, Mark Murphy Ensworth
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Patent number: 10440903Abstract: An irrigation emitter and drip line, and methods relating to same, are provided for reducing the flow and pressure of fluid via an emitter or plurality of emitters defined by two concentric tubes. In one form, the first tube defines an emitter inlet and connected pressure-reducing flow channel and the second tube is extruded over the first tube to enclose the emitter inlet and flow channel and defines an outlet connected to an end of the flow channel opposite the inlet to create an emitter for converting fluid flowing at a high flow rate in the lumen and at the first end of the inlet to a fluid with a low flow rate at the outlet of the emitter. In another form, a drip line is provided having a plurality of such emitters. The emitters capable of being provided with pressure compensation structures to compensate or account for fluctuations in supply line fluid pressure and root growth inhibiting members. Various methods related to the emitter and drip line are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2013Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: Rain Bird CorporationInventors: Jae Yung Kim, Mark Richard Edris, Mark M. Ensworth, Michael Leo Donoghue, Samir Shah
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Patent number: 10420293Abstract: Methods and apparatus for transporting or delivering elastomeric emitters and inserting elastomeric emitters into drip line are disclosed herein, and more particularly, to methods and apparatus for manufacturing drip line to form an irrigation assembly or system. In one form, the apparatus comprises a feeder, conveyor, emitter drive mechanism and guide bar for insertion into an extruder to bond the elastomeric emitter to an inner surface of the extruded tube. Friction reducing apparatus and methods are further disclosed as well.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2017Date of Patent: September 24, 2019Assignee: Rain Bird CorporationInventors: Berj Zakarian, Raymond P. Feith, Mark Richard Edris, Mark M. Ensworth
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Patent number: 10330559Abstract: Methods and apparatus for checking emitter bonds in an irrigation drip line and for manufacturing drip line in a manner that allows the bond between the in-line emitter and surrounding conduit to be checked. In one form, a downstream in-line vacuum tester is provided for monitoring the amount of air escaping from outlet openings in the drip line to detect excessive air associated with poorly bonded emitters.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2015Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Assignee: Rain Bird CorporationInventors: Mark Richard Edris, Farshad Motamedi, Berj Zakarian, Mark Murphy Ensworth
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Patent number: 10285342Abstract: An irrigation drip emitter, and methods relating to same, are provided for delivering irrigation water from a supply tube to an emitter outlet at a reduced and relatively constant flow rate. The emitter having at least one moveable member for compensating for fluctuations in supply line fluid pressure. In one form the emitter further includes a root growth inhibiting member for hindering roots from obstructing fluid flow through the emitter. In another form, the emitter includes an inlet protrusion so that fluid entering the emitter comes from a position closer to the central or center portion of the conduit in order to avoid larger obstructions that may be located near the periphery of the conduit. In another form, the emitter includes a carrier for assisting in mounting the emitter into conduit. In another form, more than one of the above features are present.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2013Date of Patent: May 14, 2019Assignee: Rain Bird CorporationInventors: Mark M. Ensworth, Jae Yung Kim, Mark Richard Edris, Joseph Nazari, Samir Shah
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Publication number: 20180213732Abstract: A pressure compensation member, an irrigation drip emitter, drip lines and methods relating to same, are provided for delivering irrigation water from a supply tube to an emitter outlet at a reduced and relatively constant flow rate. The pressure compensation member being suitable for use in conventional emitters or alternate emitters being provided having either a uniform elastomeric emitter body configuration or a poly-material emitter body utilizing an elastomeric pressure compensation member. Various methods are also disclosed herein relating to the pressure compensation member, emitters and/or drip line using such pressure compensating members and/or emitters.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2018Publication date: August 2, 2018Inventors: Mark Murphy Ensworth, Mark Richard Edris
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Publication number: 20180116134Abstract: An irrigation drip emitter, and methods relating to same, are provided for delivering irrigation water from a supply tube to an emitter outlet at a reduced and relatively constant flow rate. The emitter having at least one movable member for compensating for fluctuations in supply line fluid pressure. In one form, the movable member includes a tapered baffle section movable between a first position wherein fluid is allowed to flow over the tapered baffle section and a second position wherein fluid is prevented from flowing over at least a portion of the tapered baffle section and the tapered baffle section effectively lengthening the extent of a pressure reduction passage. In another form, first and second movable members are provided for compensating for such pressure fluctuations. In another form, a plurality of inputs is provided which are movable between first and second positions to compensate for such pressure fluctuations.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2017Publication date: May 3, 2018Inventors: Mark M. Ensworth, Jae Yung Kim, Mark Richard Edris, Joseph Nazari
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Publication number: 20180110192Abstract: Methods and apparatus for transporting or delivering elastomeric emitters and inserting elastomeric emitters into drip line are disclosed herein, and more particularly, to methods and apparatus for manufacturing drip line to form an irrigation assembly or system. In one form, the apparatus comprises a feeder, conveyor, emitter drive mechanism and guide bar for insertion into an extruder to bond the elastomeric emitter to an inner surface of the extruded tube. Friction reducing apparatus and methods are further disclosed as well.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2017Publication date: April 26, 2018Inventors: Berj Zakarian, Raymond P. Feith, Mark Richard Edris, Mark M. Ensworth
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Patent number: D811179Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2014Date of Patent: February 27, 2018Assignee: Rain Bird CorporationInventors: Mark M. Ensworth, Jae Yung Kim, Mark Richard Edris, Joseph Nazari
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Patent number: D826662Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2017Date of Patent: August 28, 2018Assignee: Rain Bird CorporationInventors: Mark M. Ensworth, Jae Yung Kim, Mark Richard Edris, Joseph Nazari
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Patent number: D883048Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2017Date of Patent: May 5, 2020Assignee: Rain Bird CorporationInventors: Mark M. Ensworth, Mark Richard Edris
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Patent number: D978637Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2020Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignee: Rain Bird CorporationInventors: Mark M. Ensworth, Mark Richard Edris