Sprinkler with multi-functional, side-load nozzle with nozzle storage clip and related tool

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9534619
APP PUB NO 20150001315A1
SERIAL NO

14049633

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A clip for holding a pair of nozzle inserts for use with an irrigation sprinkler includes at least two flexible attachment arms, each attachment arm provided with an elongated slot and a retention shoulder on an inside surface thereof, adjacent the elongated slot. Each attachment arm is adapted to be received in an opening in a respective nozzle insert and retained therein by the retention shoulder. A related tool includes a pair of gripper arms and a respective pair of jaws extending from the gripper arms, pivotally secured to one another. One jaw is formed with a pair of parallel prongs, and the other jaw is formed with a flat head projecting toward the pair of prongs. The jaws are adapted to engage the nozzle insert and disengage the retention shoulder to permit removal of the nozzle insert from the clip.

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  • NELSON IRRIGATION CORPORATION

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Inventor(s)

Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Neal, Meade M Walla Walla, US 12 154
Nelson, Barton R Walla Walla, US 15 306
Nelson, Craig B Walla Walla, US 59 765
Nelson, Reid A Walla Walla, US 8 84
Schisler, Richard L Walla Walla, US 5 85
Sesser, George L Walla Walla, US 46 1044

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