Internal riser extension for rotary pop-up sprinkler

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Description

FIG. 1 is an upper perspective view of an internal riser extension for rotary pop-up sprinkler, showing my new design.

FIG. 2 is a lower perspective view thereof.

FIG. 3 is a side view thereof.

FIG. 4 is a top view thereof; and,

FIG. 5 is a bottom view thereof.

Claims

The ornamental design for an internal riser extension for rotary pop-up sprinkler as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D1120212
Type: Grant
Filed: Apr 23, 2024
Date of Patent: Mar 24, 2026
Inventor: Kody J. Ketterling (Twin Falls, ID)
Primary Examiner: Joseph Kukella
Assistant Examiner: Matthew Bird
Application Number: 29/938,853