Giles A Kendall

US Patent:

6478237, Nov 12, 2002

Filed:

Jan 23, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/769623

Inventors:

Don Michael Kearby - Breckenridge TX
Joseph U. Han - Irvine CA
Giles A. Kendall - Claremont CA
Derick C. Wright - Ogden UT

Assignee:

Virtual rain, Inc. - Breckenridge TX

International Classification:

B05B 308

US Classification:

239232, 239104, 239114, 239123, 239205, 239206, 239231, 239571, 239575

Abstract:

A dirt-resistant bearing system for a sprinkler unit with a rotatable turret having a central shaft extending into a support channel formed within an inner housing. The central shaft may be formed with a relatively upper shaft portion and a relatively lower shaft portion, and the support channel may be formed with an upper channel region and a lower channel region. A first bearing and sealing assembly may be fitted substantially around an outer perimeter of the upper shaft portion and in communication with the upper channel region, and a second bearing and sealing assembly may be fitted substantially around an outer perimeter of the lower shaft portion and in communication with the lower channel region. Another aspect of the invention provides a sprinkler head with a fitted serrated seal assembly. The fitted seal assembly may include an outer case having an interior region, and a pop-up sprinkler head turret mounted on a riser sleeve slidably mounted within the interior region of the outer case.

US Patent:

6837448, Jan 4, 2005

Filed:

Nov 9, 2001

Appl. No.:

10/007884

Inventors:

Joseph U. Han - Rancho Cucamonga CA, US
Giles A. Kendall - Rancho Cucamonga CA, US

Assignee:

Streamtech, Inc. - Rancho Cucamonga CA

International Classification:

B05B 126

US Classification:

239499, 239500, 239502, 239518, 239522

Abstract:

A sprinkler apparatus has a nozzle of a cross-sectional configuration to provide a liquid jet of similar cross-sectional configuration which impacts a reflector surface to reflect a spray of a cross-sectional configuration similar to that of an area to be sprayed. The nozzle passage and reflector surface may preferably be defined on a unitary nozzle device mounted on a base.

US Patent:

46812598, Jul 21, 1987

Filed:

Dec 19, 1985

Appl. No.:

6/811931

Inventors:

Edward M. Troup - late of Mt. Baldy CA
Giles A. Kendall - Azusa CA
Joseph U. Han - Glendora CA
Christopher M. Moralez - Temple City CA
Calvin A. Gongwer - Glendora CA

Assignee:

Anthony Manufacturing Corp. - Azusa CA

International Classification:

B05B 304

US Classification:

239206

Abstract:

An improved rotary drive sprinkler is provided for driving a sprinkler spray head in a rotary stepping motion to deliver irrigation water over a prescribed terrain area. The rotary sprinkler comprises a pop-up stem assembly carrying the spray head and movable within a sprinkler housing between a normal retracted position and an elevated spraying position when water under pressure is supplied to the sprinkler housing. During operation, the water flowing through the sprinkler housing powers a piston drive assembly including a spring-loaded drive piston which is alternately subjected to a predetermined pressure differential and normalized pressure to displace the piston in a reciprocating manner. The drive piston is coupled to a motion converter assembly for converting the reciprocal motion of the drive piston to an oscillatory rotary motion which is coupled in turn via a reversible one-way clutch assembly to the pop-up stem assembly. The clutch assembly can be set to rotate the pop-up stem assembly and spray nozzle carried thereby in one direction in a series of small rotational steps through continuous full-circle rotation or, in the alternative, reversible rotation between adjustably set end limits of a selected arcuate path.

US Patent:

62098012, Apr 3, 2001

Filed:

Nov 18, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/442865

Inventors:

Don Michael Kearby - Breckenridge TX
Joseph U. Han - Irvine CA
Giles A. Kendall - Claremont CA
Derick C. Wright - Pleasanton CA

Assignee:

Virtual Rain, Inc. - Breckenridge TX

International Classification:

B05B 1510

US Classification:

239205

Abstract:

A dirt-resistant bearing system for a sprinkler unit with a rotatable turret having a central shaft extending into a support channel formed within an inner housing. The central shaft may be formed with a relatively upper shaft portion and a relatively lower shaft portion, and the support channel may be formed with an upper channel region and a lower channel region. A first bearing and sealing assembly may be fitted substantially around an outer perimeter of the upper shaft portion and in communication with the upper channel region, and a second bearing and sealing assembly may be fitted substantially around an outer perimeter of the lower shaft portion and in communication with the lower channel region. Another aspect of the invention provides a sprinkler head with a fitted serrated seal assembly. The fitted seal assembly may include an outer case having an interior region, and a pop-up sprinkler head turret mounted on a riser sleeve slidably mounted within the interior region of the outer case.

US Patent:

41313313, Dec 26, 1978

Filed:

Nov 18, 1977

Appl. No.:

5/852852

Inventors:

Giles A. Kendall - Glendora CA

Assignee:

Clemar Mfg. Corp. - Azusa CA

International Classification:

H01R 302
H05K 506

US Classification:

339126RS

Abstract:

A waterproof feed-through electrical connector having a conductive insert which is fitted through a wall of thermoplastic material in such a manner as to induce cold flow of the thermoplastic material, and thereby provide a watertight seal between the conductive insert and the wall. A cup of potting material encloses the conductor on one side of the wall, to form a secondary seal.

US Patent:

59927607, Nov 30, 1999

Filed:

Aug 2, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/128269

Inventors:

Don Michael Kearby - Vista CA
Giles A. Kendall - Claremont CA
Joseph U. Han - Rancho Cucamonga CA
Derick C. Wright - Pleasanton CA

Assignee:

Virtual Rain, Inc. - Pleasanton CA

International Classification:

B05B 1510

US Classification:

239205

Abstract:

A sprinkler device for distributing water comprising a body, a nozzle, a nozzle housing rotatably and slidably mounted in the body, a fluid flow interrupter for intermittently redirecting the stream of fluid exiting from the nozzle, an interrupter drive, a flow control assembly including a free floating valve for controlling water flow to the sprinkler head, reversing mechanism for reversing the direction of movement of the nozzle housing, and a nozzle positioning system for controlling sprinkler rotation speed.

US Patent:

61554936, Dec 5, 2000

Filed:

Mar 31, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/282366

Inventors:

Don Michael Kearby - Breckenridge TX
Giles A. Kendall - Claremont CA
Joseph U. Han - Irvine CA
Derick C. Wright - Pleasanton CA

Assignee:

Virtual rain, Inc. - Breckenridge TX

International Classification:

B05B 1510

US Classification:

239205

Abstract:

A closed-case impact sprinkler unit having an outer case and an internally positioned riser sleeve that is upwardly extendable into a pop-up position. The riser sleeve may be formed with an external surface that is complimentary to the internal surface of the outer case to prevent the introduction of debris into the interior region of the outer case when the riser sleeve is in a pop-up position. The sprinkler unit may further include a closed-case turret assembly rotatably mounted on the riser sleeve that includes a fluid outlet and a compact impact sprinkler arm. The sprinkler unit may include a dual-stage riser spring assembly to delay deployment of the impact sprinkler arm having a first riser spring that is compressed when a fluid enters the interior region of the outer casing to move the riser sleeve in a relatively upward direction, and a second riser spring that is compressed upon compression of the first riser spring to disengage a valve assembly that permits the flow of fluid and activation of the sprinkler. The invention further provides a trip assembly that includes an elongated actuator opening and a trip pin pivotally mounted within the actuator opening to allow lateral movement of the trip pin which initiates a delayed reversal of the trip assembly upon contact with a trip to provide an extended sprinkling range.

US Patent:

43600379, Nov 23, 1982

Filed:

Jan 5, 1981

Appl. No.:

6/222485

Inventors:

Giles A. Kendall - Glendora CA

Assignee:

Anthony Manufacturing Corp. - Azusa CA

International Classification:

B08B 100
F16K 3102
F16L 5524

US Classification:

137242

Abstract:

An improved self-cleaning filter assembly for use in a solenoid-actuated valve of the type having a fluid pressure-operated diaphragm to control opening and closing of the valve. Control fluid under pressure is admitted from an inlet chamber of the valve into a control chamber at one side of the diaphragm to maintain the valve in a closed position, and this fluid pressure in the control chamber is relieved by actuation of a solenoid to open the valve. The self-cleaning filter assembly comprises a relatively rigid filter element for filtering the control fluid and a plurality of scraper blades mounted for scraping dirt, grit, or the like from the filter element each time the valve is opened or closed.