Daniel F Hunter

US Patent:

8272578, Sep 25, 2012

Filed:

Mar 23, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/729599

Inventors:

Michael L. Clark - San Marcos CA, US
Daniel E. Hunter - Vista CA, US

Assignee:

Hunter Industries, Inc. - San Marcos CA

International Classification:

B05B 3/04

US Classification:

239237, 239205, 239240, 239242, 239249, 239514

Abstract:

A sprinkler includes a stream nozzle with a plurality of circumferentially spaced, radially extending stream forming ports. A non-rotating arc adjustment sleeve is mounted for axial movement relative to the stream nozzle to selectively block the stream forming ports to vary an arc of coverage of a plurality of streams of water ejected from the stream forming ports.

US Patent:

8602325, Dec 10, 2013

Filed:

Mar 7, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/044205

Inventors:

Michael L. Clark - San Marcos CA, US
Daniel E. Hunter - Vista CA, US
Zachary B. Simmons - Escondido CA, US

Assignee:

Hunter Industries, Inc. - San Marcus CA

International Classification:

B05B 3/02

US Classification:

23922211, 239206, 23922217, 239237, 2392885

Abstract:

A sprinkler includes a nozzle and a cover configured for enclosing the nozzle. A hydraulically actuated mechanism supports the cover above the nozzle for reciprocation relative to the nozzle between a lower closed position and a raised open position.

US Patent:

8622318, Jan 7, 2014

Filed:

Sep 8, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/206197

Inventors:

Michael L. Clark - San Marcos CA, US
Daniel E. Hunter - Vista CA, US

Assignee:

Hunter Industries, Inc. - San Marcos CA

International Classification:

B05B 3/04

US Classification:

239240, 239114, 239123, 239237, 239288, 2392885, 239602, 239DIG 19

Abstract:

A sprinkler has a hollow outer case and a riser vertically reciprocable within the outer case through an upper end thereof. A nozzle is mounted at an upper end of the riser. A body cap fits over the upper end of the outer case and retains the riser. The body cap has a plurality of circumferentially spaced vertical ribs that connect a reduced diameter upper portion of the body cap with an enlarged lower portion of the body cap. An elastomeric cover extends over at least the reduced diameter upper portion of the body cap and at least a portion of the ribs.

US Patent:

8636233, Jan 28, 2014

Filed:

Mar 18, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/051255

Inventors:

Michael L. Clark - San Marcos CA, US
Daniel E. Hunter - Vista CA, US

Assignee:

Hunter Industries, Inc. - San Marcos CA

International Classification:

B05B 1/30

US Classification:

2395811, 239237, 239240, 239242, 2392633, 239580, 137527

Abstract:

An irrigation sprinkler includes an outer case and a riser extensible from the outer case by water pressure and normally in a retracted position. A nozzle is rotatably mounted at an upper end of the riser. A turbine is mounted in the riser for rotation by water entering a lower end of the riser. A gear train reduction is mounted in the riser. A gear driven coupling mechanism mounted in the riser couples the gear train reduction and the nozzle. A pressure regulator valve is located inside a nozzle turret of the sprinkler and includes a valve member that is pivotably mounted between the gear train reduction and the nozzle.