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Programmable sprinkler system

  • US RE33,746 E
  • Filed: 02/08/1990
  • Issued: 11/19/1991
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/25/1986
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A programmable sprinkler system comprising, in combination:

  • (a) first overhead rail means;

    (b) pipe means adapted to be coupled to a source of water under pressure, said pipe means having a plurality of water valve means disposed at discrete intervals along its length and extending outwardly therefrom, said pipe means being disposed proximate said first rail means and parallel thereto;

    (c) a source of electrical power disposed proximate to and generally parallel with said first rail means extending essentially the entire length thereof;

    (d) a plurality of second overhead rail means, each one of said plurality of second rail means having one end thereof disposed proximate said first rail means and each said valve means, the other end of each said second rail means extending away from said first rail means defining a path along which said water is to be dispensed;

    (e) carrier means disposed on said first rail means, said carrier means including;

    (i) first moving means for moving along said first rail means,(ii) first coupling means for coupling to said source of electrical power, and(iii) means for coupling to each said water valve means, and(f) detachable car means, said car means being disposed upon said carrier means and including;

    (i) second coupling means for coupling to said source of electrical power,(ii) second moving means for moving said car means along each said second rail means,(iii) means for dispensing said water,(iv) means for providing a continuous water flow path to said dispensing means, said continuous water flow path means being connected between said water valve coupling means and said water dispensing means, and(v) driving means connected to said second coupling means; and

    (g) programmable means coupled to said car means for determining the amount of said water to be dispensed along each said path defined by each said plurality of rail means.

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