Sprinkler with multi-functional, side-load nozzle insert with ball-type valve

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9387494
APP PUB NO 20150102125A1
SERIAL NO

14050610

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A sprinkler and side-loading nozzle insert assembly includes a sprinkler body provided with a flow passage, a bearing housing in a side wall of the sprinkler body, and a nozzle insert received in an access opening formed in the side wall of the sprinkler body substantially opposite the bearing housing. The nozzle insert includes an insert body having a bearing portion received in the bearing housing, a ball-valve portion connected to the bearing portion and provided with a nozzle bore having an inlet and an outlet orifice, and a lock/release portion connected to the ball-valve portion, the lock/release portion including plural, flexible spring arms extending away from the ball-valve portion. The nozzle insert is rotatable to plural operating positions by manipulation of the spring arms.

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NELSON IRRIGATION CORPORATION848 AIRPORT ROAD WALLA WALLA WA 99362

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Inventor(s)

Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Scott, Sean M Walla Walla, US 52 1145
Sesser, George L Walla Walla, US 46 1106

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