Abstract: The cleaning nozzle of the invention is intended to clean the parts to be cleaned by the cleaning water, by feeding cleaning water into the cylinder tube, pushing out the injection nozzle from the mounting surface by the pressure of the cleaning water, and injecting cleaning water while rotating at the same time. Next, when the feed of cleaning water is stopped, the injection nozzle stops injecting cleaning water, and is simultaneously retracted into the housing, thereby closing the mounting part by the poppet valve.

Abstract: A sprinkler nozzle for distributing water from a source over an area of terrain comprising a body defining a passage having an inlet section connected by a curve to an outlet section extending at an angle to the inlet section, and a vent port in the passageway at the inside of the curve communicating with an annular chamber surrounding the inlet section for enhancing the reach of the nozzle.

Abstract: A sprinkler having a nozzle for directing a desired flow of water therefrom, the sprinkler having a water turbine drive device for rotating the nozzle in response to water passing through the sprinkler; the sprinkler has a seal between its cover and housing and with a pop-up riser, the nozzle being mounted in a rotatable nozzle housing connected to the water turbine drive device; a deflector is mounted in the nozzle housing for moving into and out of the water flow from the nozzle, the deflector being connected to a pivotally mounted arm with a cam follower actuated by a cam on the top of the riser; a modified sprinkler has two flow passages therethrough to a primary nozzle being directed through the water turbine drive device while the flow to the secondary nozzle is through a valving device to produce a predetermined contour.

Abstract: A pop-up, rotating stream sprinkler device includes an outer housing having a first longitudinal axis, an inlet end adapted for connection to a source of liquid under pressure, a first inner housing telescopically mounted within the outer housing for movement between retracted and extended positions, and having a second longitudinal axis coincident with the first longitudinal axis, and an outlet end provided with a first arcuate slot adapted to discharge a stream of liquid under pressure. A non-rotatable shaft supports at one end thereof a substantially hollow distributor for rotation thereon downstream of the outlet. The other end of the shaft is fixedly mounted in the first inner housing, and the hollow distributor includes an interior chamber enclosing a brake assembly for retarding the rotation of the distributor.

Abstract: A drive clutch mechanism for a pop-up oscillating irrigation sprinkler which serves to protect the internal components of the sprinkler against forceable rotation of the pop-up assembly by vandals, or others, and which when operated does not disturb the previous setting of the trip mechanism in the sprinkler.

Abstract: An underground branch connector assembly for water feed from a main supply pipe to a sprinkler head which permits a range of locations of the sprinkler head independent of the location of the supply pipe, comprising a flexible hose having an anti-kinking feature and special terminal fittings (preferably both male) for connection at one end to a sprinkler head and at the other end to the water supply pipe. The anti-kink feature comprises either an external corrugated sheath or internal reinforcing, such as fiberglass roving, or a steel or plastic coil embedded in the hose wall. The hose is preferably of predetermined length, selected to be somewhat longer than the reach required from the main supply pipe to the desired sprinkler head location. The preferred assembly also includes a plate adjacent the sprinkler head end that permits stable emplacement of the sprinkler head. The flexible non-kink hose of excess length allows imprecise trenching yet precise head location in a proper watering array.

Abstract: A cylinder and piston assembly for a retracting sprinkler head is buried well below ground surface of an area to be irrigated. The piston has an elongated, tubular sprinkler riser pipe extending upwardly from an upright cylinder having upper and lower water supply ports. The piston and the riser pipe are forced upwardly by water under pressure supplied to the cylinder through the lower water port. The piston is of annular configuration and is reciprocally movable relative to the lower end of the riser pipe between upper and lower stops secured to the riser pipe within the cylinder. A coil spring is compressed between the piston and the upper stop to urge the piston downwardly into sealing engagement against the lower stop, thereby isolating a radial port in the wall of the riser pipe from water under pressure at the lower end of the cylinder. As water enters the lower end of the cylinder the piston and riser pipe are raised together until the upper stop reaches the upper end of the cylinder.

Abstract: A pop-up sprinkler head assembly for use during installation of an underground sprinkler system including a housing having an inlet for receiving water from an underground conduit and an open end extending upward from the inlet. The open end has an annular seal member which communicates with a pop-up body mounted within the housing. A compression spring biases the pop-up body in a first retracted position entirely within the housing and stresses in response to the movement of the pop-up body from the first retracted position to a second extended position partially extending from the housing. A shielding member releasably affixes to the housing in an aperture-shielding position and flexes outward in response to the movement of the pop-up body. When the pop-up body is in the first retracted position, such as after flushing and during installation operations, the shielding member isolates the interior of the housing from the unintended and unwanted deposit debris, dirt and the like.

Abstract: An improved underground sprinkler system having double action pop-up nozzles. The system has a plurality of removable sprinkler nozzle assemblies each having a longitudinally externally slotted generally cylindrical body residing in a cylindrical filter having a keyway for receipt in the slot, an externally and internally slotted cylindrical extendable sprinkler head that receives the nozzle/filter assembly, and an internally keyed cylindrical base mount that receives the nozzle/filter/ head assembly. In the specific arrangement of the invention fluid pressure entering a bottom passage of the base mount pushes the sprinkler head upward against the bias of a spring attached to the base mount and the sprinkler head, and then the nozzle assembly in the sprinkler head upward against the bias of a second spring attached to the nozzle assembly and the sprinkler head. The key and slot arrangement automatically rests the nozzle and filter after cleaining.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a rotary pop-up type sprinkler device which includes a stationary nozzle for issuing a stream of water which engages a rotary distributor. The device includes a first outer housing designed for in-ground installation, and a second inner housing telescopically mounted within the outer housing. Upon commencement of flow of water under pressure into the sprinkler device, the second inner housing is extended to an above ground or operative position. The second inner housing is normally spring biased to the below ground inoperative position so that, upon cessation of the supply of water under pressure, the second inner housing returns automatically to its below ground inoperative position within the first outer housing. The second inner housing is also provided with a nozzle disk including at least one discharge orifice for discharging the stream of water under pressure.

Abstract: A rotary stream sprinkler unit comprises a housing having a water flow passage in which is disposed a flow control unit having one or more passages configured to control the volume and pressure of a stream, which strikes and rotates a self-propelled rotary distributor head rotatably mounted at the outlet of the housing for dividing each stream into a plurality of final streams, and rotating each of the final streams through a selected arc during the rotation of the rotary head, with a pressure compensated damping device in the housing connected to the rotary head by means of a shaft supported by a resilient member at the outlet for controlling the rotational velocity thereof.

Abstract: A sprinkler (10, 10') including a riser assembly (14) and a removable nozzle module (34) operatively connected thereto. Nozzle module (34) includes a nozzle holder (36, 36') and a nozzle (38). Nozzle holder (36, 36') is accessible even when sprinkler (10) is buried and the riser assembly (14) is completely retracted. In a preferred embodiment, a bayonet fit exists between nozzle module (34) and riser assembly (14) so that it is only necessary to twist nozzle module (34) a few degrees to disconnect it from riser assembly (14). Once nozzle module (34) is removed, nozzle (38) can be replaced or unplugged as necessary. Sprinkler (10') preferably includes a security cover (77) which, when in place, prevents access to nozzle module (34) and prevents removal of same from the riser assembly rotating portion (30).

Abstract: A pane washing appartus for a motor vehicle comprises a pressure source to drive a cleaning fluid which in turn activates a valve and a jet nozzle associated with a jet-nozzle carrier which is movable from a pulled-back rest position to an operational, deployed position. The valve is first opened once the jet-nozzle carrier has moved the jet nozzle to the deployed position. The valve includes a cap which loosely covers a passage opening in the jet-nozzle carrier leading to the jet nozzle but which follows movement of the jet-nozzle carrier until its peripheral area contacts a fixed stop thereby uncovering the passage opening immediately before the jet nozzle reaches its deployed position. The cap is pressed against the jet-nozzle carrier by cleaning fluid pressure, a spring or a permanent magnet.

Abstract: A rotary stream sprinkler unit comprises a housing having a water flow passage in which is disposed a flow control unit having one or more passages configured to control the volume and pressure of a stream, which strikes and rotates a self-propelled rotary distributor head rotatably mounted at the outlet of the housing for dividing each stream into a plurality of final streams, and rotating each of the final streams through a selected arc during the rotation of the rotary head, with a damping device in the housing connected to the rotary head by means of a shaft supported by a resilient member at the outlet for controlling the rotational velocity thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to an underground-installable spray irrigator device with a piston-type spray element raisable and rotatable by the pressure of the irrigation water, comprising a turbine which is rotated by the water pressure to rotate the rotatable portion of the piston spray element by way of a reduction gear, wherein the turbine is fed by feed means which are oriented obliquely to the turbine axis is such a manner as to provide the same direction of rotation, and are mobile between two stable positions in which they are orientated in opposite directions, they being connected, by a shaft coaxial to the turbine and to the casing of the device, to a rotation reversal member which is disposed at the top of the spray element and comprises striker means which are accessible directly from the upper region of the device and are adjustable in position to set the size of the spray angle.

Abstract: An irrigation sprinkler with an internal assembly which is caused to turn back and forth through a preset arc so that a nozzle at the upper end of the assembly may irrigate a sector of land of a particular size, and in which the internal assembly arc of the internal assembly is adjustable by depressing a spring-loaded arc-adjust screw in the end of the assembly by a small standard screwdriver, or the like, and rotating the screw either clockwise or counterclockwise to decrease or increase the arc.

Abstract: A diaphragm type riser for an irrigation sprinkler including a coil compression spring that acts against the diaphragm for urging the riser to its retracted position.

Abstract: A sprinkling device for liquids comprises an emitter tube 18 of resiliently flexible material having a mounted inlet end 24.1 and an unmounted outlet end 24.2, the arrangement being such that, with liquid flowing at a sufficient rate through the emitter tube, hydraulic forces exerted by the flowing liquid on the tube cause the outlet end continuously to move about. The emitter tube is mounted on a fitting 16 which has a flow passage 34 therethrough which leads into the emitter tube, the flow passage having, at its inlet end, a pair of grooves 36 which lead tangentially into the flow passage. These tangentially arranged grooves impart a swirling motion to water entering the emitter tube. A pop-up sprinkler is also disclosed in which the emitter tube is mounted on a plunger which is displaceable in a barrel, the emitter tube protruding through an opening at the end of the barrel.

Abstract: A pop-up irrigation sprinkler having a tubular pressure regulator mounted for movement in the pop-up stem and a funnel shaped grit protector shroud mounted within the stem above the pressure regulator to direct deleterious particulate matter downwardly through the pressure regulator.

Abstract: An adjustable part circle sprinkler assembly including a sprinkler body structure and a sprinkler head structure mounted thereon for rotational movement in either direction about an upright axis. An interior water flow path from an inlet in the body to a stream discharging outlet in the head includes nozzles directing streams onto a reversible flow directing mechanism for driving an impeller selectively in either direction. The impeller is connected with the head to rotate the same by a gear driven speed reducer and a slip clutch. A part circle pattern control assembly is mounted in an open top of the head closed by a conveniently removable anti-vandal cap structure. The pattern control assembly cooperates with a lever and resilient post reversing mechanism for the reversible flow directing mechanism. Manual movements of the head are accommodated by the slip clutch which protects the gear driven speed reducer.

Abstract: A sprinkler includes a pop-up stem that defines a passage extending to a downwardly facing opening that is circumscribed by a generally planar surface and covered by a valve element dimensioned and arranged in confronting relationship with the planar surface to at least partially block the opening. The valve element is mounted on the stem to enable movement in a plane generally parallel to the planar surface in order to vary an amount by which the valve element blocks the opening, and rotation of a shaft causes valve element movement to restrict the flow of liquid through the opening a selected amount. A resiliently deformable valve element may be loosely mounted to provide clearance sufficient to enable movement of particulate material from between the valve element and the planar surface while enabling the liquid to urge the valve element toward the planar surface.

Abstract: A sprinkler (10) including a riser assembly (14) and a removable nozzle module (34) operatively connected thereto. Nozzle module (34) includes a nozzle holder (36) and a nozzle (38). Nozzle holder (36) is accessible even when sprinkler (10) is buried and the riser assembly (14) is completely retracted. In a preferred embodiment, a bayonet fit exists between nozzle module (34) and riser assembly (14) so that it is only necessary to twist nozzle module (34) a few degrees to disconnect it from riser assembly (14). Once nozzle module (34) is removed, nozzle (38) can be replaced or unplugged as necessary.

Abstract: An improved riser for a pop up sprinkler system wherein the riser is supported by a single flexible diaphragm relative to the supporting housing and an elastic rope acts as the return member for the riser and holds the riser in a vertical position when extended.

Abstract: A pop-up sprinkler unit for mounting beneath the surface of a soil formation includes an outer cylindrical housing for subsurface mounting with an inner housing carrying a nozzle and drive turbine with a protective sleeve of a grit resistant material reciprocably mounted between the inner and outer housings for extending with the inner housing up through a portion of the soil and includes a grit deflector on the housing surrounding the sleeve for deflecting grit from between the sleeve and housing when the inner housing and sleeve is retracted.

Abstract: A rotary stream sprinkler unit comprises a body having a water flow passage in which is disposed a flow control unit having one or more passages configured to control the volume and pressure of a stream which strikes and rotates a rotary distributor head rotatably mounted at the outlet of the housing for dividing each stream into a plurality of final streams and rotating each of the final streams through a selected arc during the rotation of the rotary head with a damping device connected to the rotary head for controlling the rotational velocity thereof.

Abstract: A pop up sprinkler utilizes a diaphragm valve oriented in a vertical manner within the sprinkler water inlet. The valve has a circular bellows surrounding a core and is movable between an expanded position embracing the core and a relaxed position displaced from the core. In the displaced position water flow through the sprinkler is allowed, such flow passing about the core in a manner which creates minimal pressure loss in the valve.

Abstract: A two-stage pop-up sprinkler unit includes a cylindrical housing having a first telescoping sleeve reciprocably mounted in the housing and a second sleeve telescoping mounted within the first sleeve and containing the sprinkler head and driving mechanism, the first sleeve extending from the housing first for clearance of the ground surface and the second sleeve extends from the first sleeve with the head cleared to begin distributing water.

Abstract: An improved rotary drive sprinkler is provided for rotatably driving a pop-up spray head in a stepwise manner through a full-circle or reversibly within a selected part-circle path. The sprinkler includes a reversing trip mechanism having a pair of spaced-apart stops rotatable with the spray head and defining preset end limits of a part-circle path, wherein a stationary trip wire is engageable with the stops to switch an internal rotary drive assembly, such as a ball drive assembly, between forward- and reverse-drive operation. The trip wire flexes to accommodate forced spray head rotation to a maladjusted position beyond the end limits and, upon subsequent sprinkler operation, rides over ramped surfaces on the stops for automatic return to reversible operation between the preset end limits. Alternatively, the stops can be set in side-by-side relation with their ramped surfaces oriented for the trip wire to ride resiliently thereover without switching of the rotary drive assembly.

Abstract: A rotary, pop-up sprinkler is provided which includes an in-ground container. A motor is reciprocably mounted in the container and includes a stator, a plate assembly mounted on the stator and a rotor rotatably received in the stator. The rotor includes a turret with a nozzle orifice. Hydraulic pressures on the rotor are balanced whereby anti-rotational drag is substantially reduced. A speed regulator is provided for maintaining a relatively constant rotational speed when the sprinkler is subjected to variances in hydraulic pressure.

Abstract: A pop-up guard or shield for use with a pop-up sprinkler mounted in a casing buried in the ground to protect against the entry of dirt, sand, weeds, and the like into the casing during sprinkler operation. The guard includes a spring biased sleeve which pops up together with the sprinkler during sprinkler extension to the operative position, and is retracted into the casing during movement of the sprinkler to the inoperative position.

Abstract: A rotating stream nozzle is provided particularly for use as an irrigation sprinkler, wherein the nozzle provides a plurality of outwardly directed and discrete water streams which are rotated in steps through a prescribed arcuate spray path. The rotating stream nozzle is adapted for mounting onto a water supply conduit and includes a swirl plate through which water under pressure flows with a swirling action into a relatively small drive chamber. The swirling water flow forces a drive ball within the drive chamber to move into repetitious impact engagement with raised anvils formed on the inner diameter surface of a cylindrical rotor lining the drive chamber and mounted for rotation within a nozzle cap. The rotor is displaced through a small rotational step each time the drive ball strikes one of the anvils, and the water is discharged from the nozzle as discrete rotating streams passing through small discharge ports in the rotor.

Abstract: An improved sprinkler (2) includes a body (4) which includes a pop-up nozzle (10). Nozzle (10) is sufficiently smaller than body (4) to create a gap therebetween as nozzle (10) rises out of body (4). An annular guard (30) separate from nozzle (10) is located in the upper end of body (4) and is normally urged out of body (4) by a spring (34). Guard (30) is normally engaged by a cover (18) on nozzle (10) so that nozzle (10) normally keeps guard (30) retracted within body (4). However, as nozzle (10) rises from body (4), guard (30) will be projected upwardly substantially as soon as nozzle (10) rises to immediately seal the gap. Stops (40) and (42) are provided on guard (30) and body (4) for limiting the upward movement of guard (30) to an amount less than the upward movement of nozzle ( 10).

Abstract: Apparatus for enhancing the performance of a sprinkler assembly or the like, the apparatus having a frame slidably mounted on the sprinkler assembly. The frame mounts a spring-biased plunger which is operable, selectively, to release fluid to the sprinkler assembly when the sprinkler assembly is deployed at a predetermined attitude above the surface of the earth.

Abstract: A soil cap for a vegetation water sprinkler which is removably secured to a sprinkler and said cap will prevent entry of soil or debris during installation of a ground sprinkler system yet has a yieldable portion to allow water therethrough for testing and purging the sprinkler system. The cap includes relatively shallow threads to engage sprinkler threads that will allow for easy finger removal yet will retain the cap in place during water pressure testing and purging.

Abstract: A sprinkler includes a housing with an inlet port through which to supply a flow of liquid to the housing interior and a stem disposed at least partially within the interior of the housing for movement between a retracted position and an extended position. A piston disposed within the interior of the housing responds to the flow of liquid to move the stem from the retracted position to the extended position. The stem defines a passageway extending from a lower portion of the stem to an upper portion of the stem, and the lower portion of the stem defines an opening through which the flow of liquid can pass from the interior of the housing into the passageway. A valve element moveably mounted on the stem at least partially blocks the opening, and a shaft rotatably mounted on the housing extends to a position outside of the interior of the housing.

Abstract: A rotary, pop-up sprinkler is provided which includes an in-ground container. A motor is reciprocably mounted in the container and includes a stator, a plate assembly mounted on the stator and a rotor rotatably received in the stator. The rotor includes a turret with a nozzle orifice. Hydraulic pressures on the rotor are balanced whereby anti-rotational drag is substantially reduced. A speed regulator is provided for maintaining a relatively constant rotational speed when the sprinkler is subjected to variances in hydraulic pressure.

Abstract: An improved adjustable arc sprinkler head (2) includes a pop-up riser (20). Riser (20) comprises a housing (26) having a rotatable nozzle assembly (28) carried adjacent the top thereof. A driven gear (50) is fixed to nozzle assembly (28) and cooperates with a drive train contained inside a motor compartment (30) in riser housing (26). An adjustment member (58) is normally rotatably locked to driven gear (50) by matching serrations (69) and (70). Nozzle assembly (28) is moveable downwardly relative to riser housing (26) sufficiently far to disengage serrations (69) and (70) and allow driven gear (50) to be rotated relative to adjustment member (58). This rotation varies the circumferential distance between two stops (56) and (64) carried on driven gear (50) and adjustment member (58) to vary the angular extent of the arc segment being watered by sprinkler head (2).

Abstract: A reversible turbine driven sprinkler unit includes a sprinkler head incorporating a nozzle that is continuously driven by a reversible turbine which continuously oscillates the head between selectable reversing stops for covering a selected part of a circle. A water turbine which is driven by the water supply to the nozzle includes a reversible stator for alternating the direction of rotation of the turbine which is drivingly connected through a gear train to the sprinkler head. A reversing mechanism includes a shifting shaft extending axially from the turbine stator through the turbine, the drive train and the sprinkler head terminating in a cylindrical cavity formed in the top of the sprinkler head in which it is positioned, in an adjustable position, reversing stops for alternately engaging a reversing arm mounted on the shifting shaft for shifting the stator of the turbine to its selected alternate positions.

Abstract: A pop-up sprinkler having a sprinkler head which is arranged in response to pressure water flowing therethrough to automatically elevate to a position above the ground for watering purposes and to lower itself to a position below the ground surface when the water pressure is removed, the sprinkler head being supported on a vertical movable riser tube slidably located within a tubular housing, the arrangement being such that during the ascent and descent of the riser tube, water flows across the outer surface of the riser tube and the inner surface of the stem to thereby flush same. Descent of the riser tube is aided by means of a spring having hooks at its upper and lower ends, with the upper hook attached to a legged spring clip abutting a shoulder on the riser tube, and the lower hook attached to a retention pin traversing the housing stem.

Abstract: A pop-up sprinkler is provided with a control valve for sealing a sprinkler housing against water inflow to prevent leakage or drainage therethrough unless the pressure in a water supply line reaches or exceeds a predetermined level sufficient to move a spring-biased pop-up stem rapidly to an elevated spraying position. The control valve comprises a relatively small valve plug at the bottom of the pop-up stem and encircled by a seal ring for sealing engagement with a valve seat when water pressure is low to close a water inlet at the bottom of the sprinkler housing. In a preferred form wherein the housing is formed by a molding or casting process, the valve seat is defined by the inner diameter surface of an annular flange upstanding from a bottom wall of the housing and having a substantially uniform thickness for solidification with little or no valve seat heat deformation or distortion.

Abstract: An improved sprinkler of the type adapted to rotate and create a redefined horizontal spray pattern around it. A rotating turbine drives a cylindrical nozzle assembly having a plurality of nozzle openings therein. The nozzle openings deliver streams of water of variable length and volume. A pattern defining disk is used to continuously and proportionately expose the nozzle openings to the source of pressurized water according to a preset function of the instantaneous rotational position of the nozzle opening as the cylindrical member turns to create the spray pattern. The nozzle openings supply a relatively constant volume of water to all portions of the pattern.

Abstract: A rotating "pop-up" sprinkler assembly having a rectangular buried container unit and a cam follower and cam track for automatically directionally aligning the sprinkler head as it returns to the container to thereby minimize the size of the container.

Abstract: An improvement in a pop-up sprinkler which comprises the provision of an upwardly facing annular valve seat in the lower portion of the housing assembly above the inlet therein and a valve member on the pop-up sprinkler head assembly in a position to engage the annular valve seat when the sprinkler head assembly is in its retracted storage position. The valve member is mounted on the sprinkler head assembly for biased movement independent of the movement of the sprinkler head assembly and the bias thereof provided by its weight and the return coil spring thereof so that the valve member will be separately moved out of engagement with the annular valve seat to permit passage of water under pressure into the housing assembly in response to the communication of the source of water under pressure with the inlet.

Abstract: A pop-up sprinkler has a sprinkler housing containing a pop-up spray nozzle assembly springably biased to a retracted position. Upon supply of water under pressure to the housing, the assembly pops up to an elevated position to provide an irrigating water spray in a selected direction. A clamping collar prevents rotation of the elevated spray nozzle assembly with respect to the housing.

Abstract: For use with a pop-up sprinkler of the full or part circle type, a multi-purpose seal is provided between the movable stem of the pop-up sprinkler and a stationary mounting base which is fixed with respect to the sprinkler housing. The seal is preferably a unitary molded article and includes a grit wiper at its upper end, a central bearing to slidingly guide the stem within the housing, a sliding water-activated seal, and an annular static seal for providing a watertight seal between the movable stem and stationary housing during normal operation of the sprinkler.

Abstract: A long-extension pop-up sprinkler for subsurface installation and irrigation of overlying plantings. A wiper seal or ring at the top of the sprinkler body strips sand and dirt from a riser which retracts when inlet water is turned off, and this seal is water flushed during both extension and retraction of the riser. An internal moving seal at the bottom of the riser isolates the wiper ring from line-pressure water, and enables flushing of the ring during both riser extension and retraction by water trapped within the sprinkler body.

Abstract: A pop-up riser in a vegetation sprinkler in which the riser is forced out of a housing by water pressure. The riser has a nozzle at its upper end. The riser is normally held in a retracted position by a coil spring. A serrated ring is fixed either on the housing or riser and resilient tabs extending respectively from the other are engaged with the serrations. Precise spray direction is achieved by relative rotation between the tabs and serrations. The nozzle configuration has an outwardly directed flow passage having a portion of its wall cutaway and has its upper end terminating in a conical wall to achieve an optimum spray pattern . A seal is fitted in the housing so as to surround the riser and so as to engage the riser as it is moved upwardly to extended sprinkling positions.

Abstract: An adjustable height sprinkler apparatus having three tubular portions telescopically received within each other. The base portion is buried vertically in the ground and connected to a source of water pressure at the lower end, the upper end being adjacent the earth's surface. A second tubular extension member is vertically positionable by telescopic displacement relative to the base member and includes a coupling for sealably retaining the extension member in the selected vertical position. A third tubular pop-up member is telescopically positioned in the extension member and slidable downwardly by gravity and displaced upwardly when water pressure is applied to the sprinkler, the pop-up member having an enlarged diameter portion at the upper end with means for attaching a sprinkler head.

Abstract: A pop-up sprinkler having a vertically extensible and retractable spray head assembly and means for flushing the channel in which the assembly moves with outflowing water both when the assembly extends and when it retracts, the arrangement permitting the use of a strainer built into the spray head assembly and replaceable, after installation of the sprinkler by simply removing a spray head.

Abstract: A sprinkler for watering an area having a specific shape using water subject to an intermittent and regular variation in pressure introduced against a patterned plate positioned in the base of the sprinkler. The plate is situated adjacent to a slotted opening in the lower solid side of a hollow head moveable under water pressure within a cavity formed between the base and a cap of the sprinkler. A nozzle is attached to the upper end of the head to distribute the water passing the restricting window and segment of pattern disposed in its path in the base. Springs are associated with the head to provide a torque to the sprinkler head as the head rises in the cavity under pressure of the water on the lower side of the head. A gear and ratchet is provided on the head to prevent the head from returning to the first position upon reduction of the water pressure and resultant reaction of the springs to return the head to its position of rest within the cavity.