Combined turret and oscillator irrigation devices
OwnerTimothy Collins, Jeff Maughaninventors
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Abstract
Multi-functional irrigation devices and methods for using these devices in irrigation are described. The irrigation devices of the invention contain a part that operates substantially similar to a turret sprinkler and another part that operates substantially similar to an oscillator sprinkler. The device contains a mechanism for switching function between the turret part and the oscillating part. The irrigation devices are thereby able to exhibit two modes of irrigation which can be used alternatively, saving the user time, effort, and costs.
Claims19
An irrigation device, comprising a turret sprinkling portion and an oscillator sprinkling portion.
An irrigation device, comprising:
- a turret sprinkling portion;
- an oscillator sprinkling portion;
- and
- means for switching between the turret sprinkling portion and the oscillator sprinkling portion comprising a chamber therebetween.
An irrigation device, comprising:
- a turret sprinkling portion containing a turret having a plurality of nozzles and an area without a nozzle;
- an oscillator sprinkling portion containing an oscillator bar with a plurality of nozzles;
- means for switching between the turret sprinkling portion and the oscillator sprinkling portion comprising a chamber between the turret sprinkling portion and the oscillator sprinkling portion.
An irrigation system containing an irrigation device, the device comprising:
- a turret sprinkling portion;
- an oscillator sprinkling portion;
- and
- means for switching between the turret sprinkling portion and the oscillator sprinkling portion comprising a chamber therebetween.
A method for making an irrigation device, comprising:
- providing a turret sprinkling portion;
- providing an oscillator sprinkling portion;
- and
- providing means for switching between the turret sprinkling portion and the oscillator sprinkling portion.
A method for irrigation, comprising:
- providing an irrigation device containing a turret sprinkling portion, an oscillator sprinkling portion, and means for switching between the turret sprinkling portion and the oscillator sprinkling portion;
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- providing the irrigation device with water.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.