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Flow control and operation monitoring system for individual spray nozzles

  • US 7,311,004 B2
  • Filed: 02/25/2004
  • Issued: 12/25/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/10/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A system for monitoring the operation of a fluid nozzle comprising:

  • a fluid nozzle configured to emit a fluid according to a predetermined spray pattern and flow rate;

    a vibration sensor positioned in operative association with the fluid nozzle, the vibration sensor sensing nozzle vibration in at least one direction; and

    a controller in communication with the vibration sensor, the controller, based on vibrations sensed by the vibration sensor, being configured to convey information to an operator regarding the flow rate or the spray pattern of a fluid being emitted by the nozzle.

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