Non-invasive sprinkler
OwnerChristopher Hebisoninventor
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Abstract
Embodiments disclosed herein provide systems and methods for an in-ground sprinkler to controller a liquid flow rate through a chamber, while reducing or eliminating leakage. Embodiments may utilize a flat, external surface that is configured to be flush with a ground surface to control the liquid flow rate through the in-ground sprinkler. In embodiments, a permanent magnet may be positioned on the flat, external surface to control an internal patch system. Responsive to the permanent magnet controlling the internal patch, liquid flowing through the chamber may be controlled.
Claims20
A non-invasive in-ground sprinkler system comprising:
- a passageway including an inlet port configured to receive liquid, and an outlet port configured to disperse the liquid;
- a plunger being positioned within the passageway, a first end of the plunger being to be positioned flush against the outlet port in a first mode, and the first end of the plunger being configured to be positioned away from the outlet port in a second mode;
- a control element configured to move the plunger between the first mode and the second mode;
- a chamber configured to house the passageway, plunger, and control element;
- a removable permanent magnet configured to control the control element based in part on a positioning of the removable permanent magnet on a substantially flat surface of the chamber, wherein removal of the permanent magnet from a position above the control element does not cause the plunger to move to the first mode, wherein the removable permanent magnet is configured to move in a first plane to rotate the control element, wherein the removable permanent magnet is removable from the substantially flat surface of the chamber.
A method of using a non-invasive in-ground sprinkler system comprising:
- positioning a plunger within a passageway, a first end of the plunger being configured to be positioned flush against an outlet port in a first mode, and the first end of the plunger being configured to be positioned away from the outlet port in a second mode;
- moving a removable permanent magnet in a first plane;
- rotating, via a control element, the plunger between the first mode and the second mode based in part on a positioning of the removable permanent magnet on a substantially flat surface of a chamber, the chamber housing the passageway, plunger and control element;
- controlling the control element via the removable permanent magnet, wherein removal of the removable permanent magnet from a position above the control element does not cause the plunger to move to the first mode, wherein the removable permanent magnet is removable from the substantially flat surface of the chamber.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.