Patents by Inventor Rodney Lee Nelson
Rodney Lee Nelson 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: 20160067722Abstract: A controllable sprinkler includes a sprinkler head having a water discharge nozzle adapted to move between first and second sprinkler head positions via a sprinkler head positioner (such as a water motor), and a sprinkler head position determiner to determine a current sprinkler head position between the first and second positions. A flow control valve controls flow of water from a water supply to the discharge nozzle. A flow control valve positioner establishes a current control valve position of the flow control valve between essentially fully closed and essentially fully open positions. A water flow detector determines an approximation of water emanating from the control valve, and generates a water flow signal. A controller receives a sprinkler head position from the sprinkler head position determiner, and the water flow signal from the water flow detector, and in response sends a control valve control signal to the flow control valve positioner.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2015Publication date: March 10, 2016Inventors: Rodney Lee Nelson, LaLonni Lee Nelson
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Patent number: 9179612Abstract: A center pivot sprinkler system includes a sprinkler arm to be mounted at a pivot point at a first end of the sprinkler arm, the sprinkler arm defining a water conduit. A motive source can move the sprinkler arm in a circular motion about the pivot point. An end nozzle is supported at a second end of the sprinkler arm, and in fluid communication with the water conduit. A control valve is positioned between the water conduit and the end nozzle, and a control valve positioner can position the control valve. A position determining device determines the position of the end nozzle in a circular arc about the pivot point. A processor polls the position determining device to determine a then-current position of the end nozzle and determines a flow of water to be issued from the end nozzle as a function of the then-current position of the end nozzle.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2013Date of Patent: November 10, 2015Inventors: Rodney Lee Nelson, LaLonni Lee Nelson, John S. Reid
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Publication number: 20140110498Abstract: A center pivot sprinkler system includes a sprinkler arm to be mounted at a pivot point at a first end of the sprinkler arm, the sprinkler arm defining a water conduit. A motive source can move the sprinkler arm in a circular motion about the pivot point. An end nozzle is supported at a second end of the sprinkler arm, and in fluid communication with the water conduit. A control valve is positioned between the water conduit and the end nozzle, and a control valve positioner can position the control valve. A position determining device determines the position of the end nozzle in a circular arc about the pivot point. A processor polls the position determining device to determine a then-current position of the end nozzle and determines a flow of water to be issued from the end nozzle as a function of the then-current position of the end nozzle.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2013Publication date: April 24, 2014Inventors: Rodney Lee Nelson, LaLonni Lee Nelson, John S. Reid
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Publication number: 20140084078Abstract: A sprinkler which is controllable to provide water to an area to be sprinkled includes a sprinkler head to move between a first position and a second position. The sprinkler further includes a sprinkler head positioner to move the sprinkler head between the first and second positions, a sprinkler head position determiner to determine a current sprinkler head position between the first and second positions, a flow control valve to control flow of water from a water supply to the sprinkler head, a flow control valve positioner to establish a current control valve position for the flow control valve between an essentially fully closed control valve position and an essentially fully open control valve position, and a controller to receive a sprinkler head position signal from the sprinkler head position determiner and send a control valve control signal to the flow control valve positioner in response thereto.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2012Publication date: March 27, 2014Inventors: Rodney Lee Nelson, LaLonni Lee Nilsson Nelson, John S. Reid, Leon J. Stevens, Jeff Bendio
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Patent number: 8567122Abstract: A plant container or planter fabricated from a breathable, flexible, geo-textile, material such as recycled polyester needle-punched felt, which is self-supporting without an internal support structure. The geo-textile material is porous to both air and water, which allows air-born nutrients to pass to the roots and inhibit the ability of mold species to grow and harm the plant. The geo-textile material is configurable to various container designs that permit the non-conventional plant placement including the mounting of the plant containers on vertical surfaces, flat surfaces, and by suspension from ceilings and walls. The inclusion of a flexible, durable, impermeable, water-retaining recycled rubber, vinyl, or plastic bottom and/or backing liner in the construction of the plant containers/hangers allow the planters to be placed on indoor and outdoor surfaces such as wood, stucco, wallboard, carpet, and various other surfaces which might otherwise be damaged by moisture.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2011Date of Patent: October 29, 2013Assignee: Woolly Pocket CorporationInventors: Miguel Eric Nelson, Sherry Lorraine Walsh, Rodney Lee Nelson
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Patent number: 8528250Abstract: A plant container or planter fabricated from a breathable, flexible, geo-textile, material such as recycled polyester needle-punched felt, which is self-supporting without an internal support structure. The geo-textile material is porous to both air and water, which allows air-born nutrients to pass to the roots and inhibit the ability of mold species to grow and harm the plant. The geo-textile material is configurable to various container designs that permit the non-conventional plant placement including the mounting of the plant containers on vertical surfaces, flat surfaces, and by suspension from ceilings and walls. The inclusion of a flexible, durable, impermeable, water-retaining, recycled rubber, vinyl, or plastic bottom and/or backing liner in the construction of the plant containers/hangers allow the planters to be placed on indoor and outdoor surfaces such as wood, stucco, wallboard, carpet, and various other surfaces which might otherwise be damaged by moisture.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2011Date of Patent: September 10, 2013Assignee: Woolly Pocket CorporationInventors: Miguel Eric Nelson, Sherry Lorraine Walsh, Rodney Lee Nelson
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Patent number: 8302882Abstract: A sprinkler system which is controllable to provide water to an area to be sprinkled includes a sprinkler head to move between a first position and a second position. The sprinkler system further includes a sprinkler head positioner to move the sprinkler head between the first and second positions, a sprinkler head position determiner to determine a current sprinkler head position between the first and second positions, a flow control valve to control flow of water from a water supply to the sprinkler head, a flow control valve positioner to establish a current control valve position for the flow control valve between an essentially fully closed control valve position and an essentially fully open control valve position, and a controller to receive a sprinkler head position signal from the sprinkler head position determiner and send a control valve control signal to the flow control valve positioner in response thereto.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2010Date of Patent: November 6, 2012Inventors: Rodney Lee Nelson, LaLonni Lee Nilsson Nelson
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Publication number: 20120018532Abstract: A sprinkler system which is controllable to provide water to an area to be sprinkled includes a sprinkler head to move between a first position and a second position. The sprinkler system further includes a sprinkler head positioner to move the sprinkler head between the first and second positions, a sprinkler head position determiner to determine a current sprinkler head position between the first and second positions, a flow control valve to control flow of water from a water supply to the sprinkler head, a flow control valve positioner to establish a current control valve position for the flow control valve between an essentially fully closed control valve position and an essentially fully open control valve position, and a controller to receive a sprinkler head position signal from the sprinkler head position determiner and send a control valve control signal to the flow control valve positioner in response thereto.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2010Publication date: January 26, 2012Inventors: Rodney Lee Nelson, LaLonni Lee Nilsson Nelson
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Publication number: 20110219688Abstract: A plant container or planter is fabricated from a breathable, flexible, geo-textile, material such as recycled polyester needle-punched felt, which is self-supporting without an internal support structure. The geo-textile material is porous to both air and water, which allows air-born nutrients to pass to the roots and inhibit the ability of mold species to grow and harm the plant. The geo-textile material is configurable to various container designs that permit the non-conventional plant placement including the mounting of the plant containers on vertical surfaces, flat surfaces, and by suspension from ceilings and walls. The inclusion of a flexible, durable, impermeable, water-retaining, recycled rubber, vinyl, or plastic bottom and/or backing liner in the construction of the plant containers/hangers allow the planters to be placed on indoor and outdoor surfaces such as wood, stucco, sheetrock, carpet, and various other surfaces which might otherwise be damaged by moisture.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2011Publication date: September 15, 2011Inventors: Miguel Eric Nelson, Sherry Lorraine Walsh, Rodney Lee Nelson
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Publication number: 20110203176Abstract: A plant container or planter is fabricated from a breathable, flexible, geo-textile, material such as recycled polyester needle-punched felt, which is self-supporting without an internal support structure. The geo-textile material is porous to both air and water, which allows air-born nutrients to pass to the roots and inhibit the ability of mold species to grow and harm the plant. The geo-textile material is configurable to various container designs that permit the non-conventional plant placement including the mounting of the plant containers on vertical surfaces, flat surfaces, and by suspension from ceilings and walls. The inclusion of a flexible, durable, impermeable, water-retaining, recycled rubber, vinyl, or plastic bottom and/or backing liner in the construction of the plant containers/hangers allow the planters to be placed on indoor and outdoor surfaces such as wood, stucco, sheetrock, carpet, and various other surfaces which might otherwise be damaged by moisture.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2011Publication date: August 25, 2011Inventors: Miguel Eric Nelson, Sherry Lorraine Walsh, Rodney Lee Nelson
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Publication number: 20100119304Abstract: A parking pad includes a main body portion defined by first and second sides, and first and second ends. The main body portion being a flexible sheet which can be one of rolled or folded to facilitate placing the parking pad in a storage configuration. The parking pad includes first and second sleeves located proximate the respective first and seconds sides of the main body portion. The first and second sleeves are each defined by respective sleeve openings. The parking pad further includes elongate curb members disposed within sleeves, the curb member being removable from the sleeves via the sleeve openings. The second end of the main body portion is unobstructed to thereby allow detritus falling on the main body portion to be easily removed from the parking pad.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2009Publication date: May 13, 2010Inventors: Rodney Lee Nelson, LaLonni Lee Nilsson Nelson
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Patent number: D637430Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2010Date of Patent: May 10, 2011Assignee: Woolly Pocket CorporationInventors: Miguel Eric Nelson, Sherry Lorraine Walsh, Rodney Lee Nelson
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Patent number: D679531Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2011Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: Woolly Pocket CorporationInventors: Miguel Eric Nelson, Sherry Lorraine Walsh, Rodney Lee Nelson