Gerald E Peterson

US Patent:

7243810, Jul 17, 2007

Filed:

Nov 17, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/715919

Inventors:

Kevin G. O'Brien - Pasadena CA, US
Gerald E. Peterson - Riverside CA, US
James G. Coates - Sun Valley CA, US
Beatrice John - Villa Park CA, US
Barbara E. Booth - Glendale CA, US
Mark M. Ensworth - Orange CA, US

Assignee:

Rain Bird Corporation - Azusa CA

International Classification:

B65D 6/25
B65D 17/28
B65D 88/76
H02G 3/18

US Classification:

220484, 220 394, 220 424, 220266, 220661

Abstract:

An improved underground box and lid for use in irrigation systems and other underground systems is provided. A single box can be inverted, combined and interlocked with a second box to form a single enclosed structure that is twice as high. This can be used for those installations where underground system components are buried in the ground at a greater depth than can be accommodated by a single box.

US Patent:

D615151, May 4, 2010

Filed:

Feb 6, 2009

Appl. No.:

29/332053

Inventors:

Kirk A. Allen - Valencia CA, US
Raymond P. Feith - Chino Hills CA, US
Gerald E. Peterson - Riverside CA, US
Samir Shah - Chino Hills CA, US

Assignee:

Rain Bird Corporation - Azusa CA

International Classification:

2301

US Classification:

D23214

US Patent:

D616962, Jun 1, 2010

Filed:

Aug 24, 2009

Appl. No.:

29/342383

Inventors:

Kirk A. Allen - Valencia CA, US
Raymond P. Feith - Chino Hills CA, US
Gerald E. Peterson - Riverside CA, US
Samir Shah - Chino Hills CA, US

Assignee:

Rain Bird Corporation - Azusa CA

International Classification:

2301

US Classification:

D23214

US Patent:

8439282, May 14, 2013

Filed:

Feb 6, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/367295

Inventors:

Kirk A. Allen - Valencia CA, US
Raymond P. Feith - Chino Hills CA, US
Gerald E. Peterson - Riverside CA, US
Samir Shah - Chino Hills CA, US

Assignee:

Rain Bird Corporation - Azusa CA

International Classification:

B05B 1/30
B05B 15/00
A62C 37/20
F16K 31/12
F16K 31/36

US Classification:

239570, 239542, 239562, 239569, 137505, 13750513

Abstract:

An irrigation emitter is provided for delivering irrigation water from a water supply conduit, such as an irrigation supply tube, pipe, or other water supply apparatus, at a low volume or drip-like flow rate. The emitter operates generally through the use of a reduced size orifice and a relatively long tortuous flow channel that cause a pressure reduction between the water supply conduit and an emitter outlet. The emitter includes an inlet for tapping a portion of the water flow from the water supply conduit and, when the water pressure is above a predetermined minimum level, directing the flow to and through the flow channel for subsequent discharge to a desired location. The emitter also may regulate to accommodate for changes in supply pressure. The emitter also may include multiple emitter outlets.