Patents by Inventor Richard Alan Darnold

Richard Alan Darnold 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).

  • Smart irrigation system for monitoring and controlling water flow
    Patent number: 10966379
    Abstract: The present system identifies leaks in irrigation systems by monitoring the overall flow at an irrigation system valve. The system may monitor typical flow rates and may send a signal to shut off an irrigation system valve if an unexpected or excessive flow rate is detected. The present technology can be used in traditional sprinklers, drip irrigation systems, and other irrigation systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Inventor: Richard Alan Darnold
  • SMART IRRIGATION SYSTEM FOR MONITORING AND CONTROLLING WATER FLOW
    Publication number: 20200093077
    Abstract: The present system identifies leaks in irrigation systems by monitoring the overall flow at an irrigation system valve. The system may monitor typical flow rates and may send a signal to shut off an irrigation system valve if an unexpected or excessive flow rate is detected. The present technology can be used in traditional sprinklers, drip irrigation systems, and other irrigation systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2019
    Publication date: March 26, 2020
    Inventor: Richard Alan Darnold
  • Device for monitoring and controlling water flow
    Patent number: 10561078
    Abstract: The present system identifies leaks in irrigation systems by monitoring the overall flow at an irrigation system valve. The system may monitor typical flow rates and may send a signal to shut off an irrigation system valve if an unexpected or excessive flow rate is detected. The present technology can be used in traditional sprinklers, drip irrigation systems, and other irrigation systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Inventor: Richard Alan Darnold
  • DEVICE FOR MONITORING AND CONTROLLING WATER FLOW
    Publication number: 20180338435
    Abstract: The present system identifies leaks in irrigation systems by monitoring the overall flow at an irrigation system valve. The system may monitor typical flow rates and may send a signal to shut off an irrigation system valve if an unexpected or excessive flow rate is detected. The present technology can be used in traditional sprinklers, drip irrigation systems, and other irrigation systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2018
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventor: Richard Alan Darnold
  • Device for monitoring and controlling water flow
    Patent number: 10039240
    Abstract: The present system identifies leaks in irrigation systems by monitoring the overall flow at an irrigation system valve. The system may monitor typical flow rates and may send a signal to shut off an irrigation system valve if an unexpected or excessive flow rate is detected. The present technology can be used in traditional sprinklers, drip irrigation systems, and other irrigation systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2018
    Inventor: Richard Alan Darnold
  • DEVICE FOR MONITORING AND CONTROLLING WATER FLOW
    Publication number: 20150051743
    Abstract: The present system identifies leaks in irrigation systems by monitoring the overall flow at an irrigation system valve. The system may monitor typical flow rates and may send a signal to shut off an irrigation system valve if an unexpected or excessive flow rate is detected. The present technology can be used in traditional sprinklers, drip irrigation systems, and other irrigation systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2014
    Publication date: February 19, 2015
    Inventor: Richard Alan Darnold