Shay Mamo

US Patent:

7988076, Aug 2, 2011

Filed:

Oct 20, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/254761

Inventors:

Shay Mamo - La Jolla CA, US

Assignee:

D.R.T.S. Enterprises Ltd. - San Diego CA

International Classification:

B05B 15/00

US Classification:

239542, 239547, 2395331, 239570

Abstract:

A non-clogging non-pressure compensated drip emitter that utilizes one or more filters or one or more inwardly offset filters that have an inlet that projects inwardly toward a centerline of the hollow cylindrical emitter body and a labyrinth having only turbulent transfer zones after water enters the labyrinth, wherein the labyrinth couples the filter(s) or inwardly offset filter(s) to the pool. Prevents clogging by eliminating dead transfer zones where sediment can accumulate where no turbulence exists. Also prevents clogging when the filter is positioned downward as the inwardly offset filter rises above any sediment when the emitter is positioned in the field in this downward orientation. Also prevents clogging flat filter configurations that have filters offset radially, i. e. , redundant filters per emitter.

US Patent:

8372326, Feb 12, 2013

Filed:

May 1, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/434565

Inventors:

Shay Mamo - San Diego CA, US

Assignee:

D.R.T.S. Enterprises Ltd. - San Diego CA

International Classification:

B29C 45/16

US Classification:

264255, 264260, 264265

Abstract:

A drip emitter that utilizes one or more filters and one or more labyrinths wherein the labyrinth couples the filter(s) to one or more water retainment valves that leads to at least one pool. Prevents clogging by eliminating air into the labyrinth via a water retainment valve that is situated after at least an initial portion of a labyrinth within the drip emitter. Includes non-drain, anti-siphon and ventable versions. Includes a method of two shot injection molding for embodiments of the drip emitter that include non-drain, anti-siphon and ventable variants.

US Patent:

20060196977, Sep 7, 2006

Filed:

Mar 1, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/070707

Inventors:

Rami Hashimshony - Pardes-Hanna, IL
David Havazelet - Merchavia, IL
Shay Mamo - La Jolla CA, US

International Classification:

B05B 15/00

US Classification:

239542000, 239547000, 239533100, 239562000, 239566000, 239568000

Abstract:

A drip irrigation tube having a plurality of sequentially placed emitters formed on an interior wall of the tube. Each emitter employs a series of parallel flowpaths axially positioned along the tube to provide for closer proximity of inlet ports to discharge chambers thereby providing for closer spacing of the emitters. Overlapping of the inlet portion of the sequentially positioned emitters with the outlet portion of any preceding emitter provides for even more compact positioning of the emitters along the tube.

US Patent:

20070108318, May 17, 2007

Filed:

Nov 13, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/599065

Inventors:

Shay Mamo - La Jolla CA, US
David Havazelet - Kibbutz Merchavia, IL

International Classification:

B05B 15/00

US Classification:

239542000

Abstract:

A fluid emitter adapted for engagement within a malleable conduit during extrusion of the conduit. The emitter is formed of two components and has fluid labyrinth formed in a position to eliminate contact with the malleable wall of the extrusion or conduit to thereby eliminate potential variations in flow from deformation of the wall forming the conduit caused by conduit manufacturing variances. Fluid flow characteristics of pressure and volume in fluid emitted may be adjusted by mating one of a plurality of dripper caps with varying labyrinth characteristics with a single body configuration thereby minimizing inventory requirements for manufacturers.

US Patent:

20100244315, Sep 30, 2010

Filed:

May 3, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/772733

Inventors:

Shay Mamo - San Diego CA, US

International Classification:

B29C 45/14

US Classification:

264255

Abstract:

Drip emitter having a pressure compensating element that does not contact the enclosing pipe. First known drip emitter formed from a two-shot injection mold process that includes a deformable element, membrane, compressible element or pressure compensating element that compensates pressure or flow of water against a stiff injection molded surface that is part of the drip emitter body. In addition, this is the first drip emitter (two-shot or otherwise) that includes a compensating surface that is not parallel to the membrane, i.e., at an angle to the plane of the pressure compensating element. May include fluid retainment valve, ventable/anti-siphon/non-drain or other, as part of second injection with second or third material. Allows for simple injection mold construction and eliminates need for ISO conditioning to properly seat the membrane before testing.