Patents by Inventor Michael L. Donoghue

Michael L. Donoghue 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).

  • System and Method for Harvested Water Irrigation
    Publication number: 20120216881
    Abstract: A system and method for harvested water irrigation is provided. The irrigation system generally collects harvested water from a variety of sources and disperses it from a tank to a landscape for irrigation. The irrigation may be managed using a system controller. The system controller interacts with a variety of devices, including a level controller, a pump or valve, and at least one zone valve. The system may be configured to end irrigation cycles in response to certain events and to supplement harvested water irrigation with potable water as needed or selected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2012
    Publication date: August 30, 2012
    Applicant: RAIN BIRD CORPORATION
    Inventors: Michael L. Donoghue, James M. Banis, Barbara E. Booth
  • System and method for harvested water irrigation
    Patent number: 8191307
    Abstract: A system and method for harvested water irrigation is provided. The irrigation system generally collects harvested water from a variety of sources and disperses it from a tank to a landscape for irrigation. The irrigation may be managed using a system controller. The system controller interacts with a variety of devices, including a level controller, a pump or valve, and at least one zone valve. The system may be configured to end irrigation cycles in response to certain events and to supplement harvested water irrigation with potable water as needed or selected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignee: Rain Bird Corporation
    Inventors: Michael L. Donoghue, James M. Banis, Barbara E. Booth
  • System and Method for Harvested Water Irrigation
    Publication number: 20110088315
    Abstract: A system and method for harvested water irrigation is provided. The irrigation system generally collects harvested water from a variety of sources and disperses it from a tank to a landscape for irrigation. The irrigation may be managed using a system controller. The system controller interacts with a variety of devices, including a level controller, a pump or valve, and at least one zone valve. The system may be configured to end irrigation cycles in response to certain events and to supplement harvested water irrigation with potable water as needed or selected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2009
    Publication date: April 21, 2011
    Inventor: Michael L. Donoghue