Sprinkler with top-side remotely vented pressure regulator

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8794542
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12475423

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An irrigation sprinkler includes a riser and a nozzle rotatably mounted at an upper end of the riser. A gear train reduction is mounted in the riser and a turbine is coupled to the gear train reduction for rotation by water entering a lower end of the riser. A gear driven coupling mechanism mounted in the riser couples the gear train reduction and the nozzle. A pressure regulator is mounted in the riser and is adjustable from a top-side of the sprinkler.

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HUNTER INDUSTRIES INC1940 DIAMOND STREET SAN MARCOS CA 92078

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Click to zoom InYear of Issuance% of Matters IssuedCumulative IssuancesYearly Issuances20092010201120122013201420152016201720182019202020210255075100

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Clark, Michael L San Marcos, US 50 1122
Hunter, Daniel E Vista, US 14 208

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