Matthew G. Beutler - Temecula CA, US Ronald H. Anuskiewicz - San Diego CA, US James F. McKnight - San Diego CA, US Santo Uccello - San Marcos CA, US
Assignee:
Hunter Industries, Inc. - San Marcos CA
International Classification:
G06F 19/00
US Classification:
700284, 239 69, 13762411, 174 53, 174 50
Abstract:
A modular expandable irrigation controller has rotary, slide, lever, bayonet, screw, cam, hard, over-center, fork or push-pull locks for positively securing station modules in receptacles, individually or simultaneously.
Positive Station Module Locking Mechanism For Expandable Irrigation Controller
Matthew Beutler - Temecula CA, US Ronald Anuskiewicz - San Diego CA, US James McKnight - San Diego CA, US Santo Uccello - San Marcos CA, US
International Classification:
G05D007/00
US Classification:
700/284000
Abstract:
A modular expandable irrigation controller has controls for manual entry or selection of a watering program and a memory for storing the watering program. A processor executes the stored watering program and controls one or more station modules each including a station module circuit for energizing at least one solenoid actuated valve in accordance with the watering program. The irrigation controller has a plurality of receptacles for each removably receiving a station module and for providing an operative connection to the processor. A manually movable locking member is grasped and moved between UNLOCKED and LOCKED positions to positively secure each station module in a corresponding receptacle.
Positive Station Module Locking Mechanism For Expandable Irrigation Controller
A modular expandable irrigation controller has controls for manual entry or selection of a watering program and a memory for storing the watering program. A processor executes the stored watering program and controls one or more station modules each including a station module circuit for energizing at least one solenoid actuated valve in accordance with the watering program. The irrigation controller has a plurality of receptacles for each removably receiving a station module and for providing an operative connection to the processor. A manually movable locking member is grasped and moved between UNLOCKED and LOCKED positions to positively secure each station module in a corresponding receptacle.
Irrigation Sprinkler With Removably Mounted Sod Cup
- San Marcos CA, US Richard M. Dunn - Carlsbad CA, US Revis R. Hunter - Vista CA, US Santo Uccello - San Marcos CA, US
International Classification:
B05B 15/65 B05B 15/622 B05B 15/72
Abstract:
An irrigation sprinkler can include an outer case having an inlet end and an outlet end. The sprinkler can include a riser positioned at least partially within the outer case and having an upstream end and a downstream end. The riser can be configured to transition between a retracted position and an extended position wherein the downstream end is positioned on a side of the outlet end of the outer case opposite the inlet end of the outer case when the riser is in the extended position. The sprinkler can include a cup assembly connected to the downstream end of the riser, the cup assembly including organic or artificial turf therein, wherein the cup assembly is configured to be removed from the riser without emptying the turf therefrom.
Valve-In-Head Irrigation Sprinkler With Service Valve
- San Marcos CA, US Santo Uccello - San Marcos CA, US Sean A. O'Neill - Escondido CA, US
International Classification:
A01G 25/16 F16K 31/06 B05B 1/30
Abstract:
An irrigation sprinkler includes a main valve mounted in the lower end of an outer housing for controlling the flow of water through an inlet of the outer housing. A pilot valve is operatively coupled to the main valve for turning the main valve ON and OFF. A solenoid is operatively coupled to the pilot valve for opening and closing the pilot valve. A service valve is operatively coupled between the main valve and the pilot valve. The service valve is manually actuable from an AUTO state to allow normal operation of the sprinkler and to an OFF state to allow repair or replacement of the pilot valve or solenoid without having to manually shut OFF a supply valve that is coupled to the inlet of the outer housing through a supply pipe.