Hexagonal sprinkler nozzle
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1. A sprinkler nozzle comprising:
- a nozzle framework sized for positioning in an exit opening of a sprinkler;
a pattern of ports traversing at least a portion of said nozzle framework;
each of said ports having a shape complimentary to an adjacent port so as to minimize the amount of material present between each of said ports; and
said pattern of ports having a thickness along a longitudinal axis of said support frame so as to reduce turbulence in water traveling through said exit opening of said sprinkler.
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Abstract
The present invention provides a sprinkler nozzle having patterned exit ports within the nozzle to maximize flow area while straightening the water stream.
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1. A sprinkler nozzle comprising:
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a nozzle framework sized for positioning in an exit opening of a sprinkler;
a pattern of ports traversing at least a portion of said nozzle framework;
each of said ports having a shape complimentary to an adjacent port so as to minimize the amount of material present between each of said ports; and
said pattern of ports having a thickness along a longitudinal axis of said support frame so as to reduce turbulence in water traveling through said exit opening of said sprinkler. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A sprinkler comprising:
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a sprinkler body having a water inlet port and a water outlet port;
a nozzle disposed in said water outlet port;
a water straightening mechanism disposed on said nozzle; and
said water straightening mechanism being the primary source of water straightening structure on said sprinkler. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A method watering turf comprising:
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providing a sprinkler having an inlet port and an exit port;
introducing a flow of water into said inlet port and out of said exit port; and
reducing turbulence of said water primarily at the exit port of said sprinkler. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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