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20100262305 | Computerized method for making changes to an irrigation system and apparatus for implementing such method - The present invention relates to a computerized method for operating changes to an irrigation system. The method includes the steps of: providing a computer processing apparatus having storage media; installing a computer program product for sizing and changing the system; loading a general database of components susceptible of being used in the system onto the storage media; loading an initial combination of components defining the configuration of the system before the change; introducing technical specifications about the final configuration of the system into the computer program product; operating one or more changes to the system in accordance with the technical specifications of the final configuration thereof. The computer program product is designed to provide a first list of components concerned by the changes and a second list containing the changes. | 10-14-2010 |
20100268362 | Method for optimizing the design of an irrigation plant and apparatus for implementing such method - The present invention relates to a method for optimized design of an irrigation system with tubing spans equipped with components including distributors, each composed of elements. The method comprises the steps of: inputting first data about spans into storage means of a computer apparatus where an IT product for designing the plant is stored, which comprises a database of the elements; inputting second data concerning the terminals of the last spans into the storage means; selecting elements from a group of sets of elements contained in the database; and generating, by the IT product, a list of components comprising the selected elements. Each of the sets is processed by the IT product by selecting, of all the available elements, those having mechanical properties suitable for the first and second input data and the previously selected elements for mechanical continuity of the irrigation plant. | 10-21-2010 |
20110114751 | Liquid diffuser device - A liquid diffuser device, comprising a support frame ( | 05-19-2011 |
20110139896 | Liquid diffuser device - A liquid diffuser device comprises a support frame ( | 06-16-2011 |
20110155827 | Liquid diffusing device with interchangeable nozzels - A liquid diffusing device with interchangeable nozzles, comprising a support frame ( | 06-30-2011 |
20120118994 | Jet-breaker device for jet irrigation apparatus and jet irrigation apparatus comprising such device - A jet-breaker device for a jet irrigation apparatus having a supporting frame with a portion for anchoring it to the launch pipe of an irrigation apparatus, jet-breaker means connected to the frame and designed to at least partially project out of the nozzle of the apparatus for interfering with the outlet jet. The jet-breaker means include at least one jet-breaking element which is designed to oscillate with a predetermined frequency in a plane between a position substantially aligned with the nozzle for interfering with the jet and causing partial breaking thereof, and a position misaligned with the nozzle in which it does not interfere with the jet. The jet-breaker means are motorized for controllably adjusting the oscillation of the jet-breaking element and changing the oscillation frequency thereof. A jet irrigation apparatus incorporating the jet-breaker device. | 05-17-2012 |
20120118998 | Adjustable flow jet irrigator device - An adjustable flow jet irrigator includes a tubular conduit ( | 05-17-2012 |
20120123599 | Jet irrigator device - A jet irrigator for soil (T) irrigation plants includes a launch pipe ( | 05-17-2012 |
20120125452 | Pressure regulator with modular stabilizing mass - A flow through pressure regulator ( | 05-24-2012 |
20120125454 | Flow-through pressure regulator device for irrigation plants - A pressure regulator for irrigation systems, comprising a main body ( | 05-24-2012 |
20120256019 | Diffusing Device for Liquids - A sprinkler head comprising an elongated main body ( | 10-11-2012 |
20120266978 | PRESSURE REGULATOR FOR IRRIGATION PLANT AND IRRIGATION PLANT COMPRISING THE REGULATOR - A pressure regulator for irrigation plants comprises a main body ( | 10-25-2012 |
20130126018 | PRESSURE CONTROL DEVICE FOR IRRIGATION PLANTS - A pressure regulator for irrigation plants includes a main body with a central conduit having an inlet port and an outlet port for the liquid, a chamber with variable volume fluidly connected to the outlet port for adjusting the pressure variations and having a side wall elastically deformable between a maximum volume configuration and a minimum volume configuration, and a shutter member associated with the elastic wall for sliding in the conduit between a rest position and a work position. The central conduit includes a damping chamber interposed between the outlet port and the regulation chamber to slow the outflow of liquid from the latter towards the former and to avoid the complete emptying of the regulation chamber before the re-opening of the flow through the inlet port upon high water hammering. | 05-23-2013 |
20140231544 | Jet diffuser device with quick-replaceable nozzle for irrigation systems - A jet diffuser with a quick-change nozzle for use in irrigation systems includes an upper supply portion with a main body that has an upper tubular portion with a longitudinal axis, which is designed to be connected to a drop line and a lower hollow portion having a central cavity and a side wall, in which a lateral opening is formed, a nozzle adapted to be radially inserted into the cavity through the lateral opening in substantially coaxial and facing relationship to the upper tubular portion to direct a liquid jet axially downwards, and a quick-connect system associated with the nozzle for securing it within the main body and including cam and follower drive elements operating on the nozzle to move it and push it axially upwards into substantial contact and sealing relationship to the lower edge of the upper tubular portion, possibly with no seal interposed therebetween. | 08-21-2014 |
20150115066 | Liquid diffuser device for irrigation systems - A liquid diffuser device for irrigation systems includes a support structure defining a first longitudinal axis with an upper passageway for a liquid jet and a lower tubular body having a bottom wall, a spherical member associated therewith having an outer surface with a predetermined average radius of curvature, a liquid jet deflecting member having an upper plate and a lower stem designed to be introduced into the tubular body and defining a second longitudinal axis. The stem interacts with the outer surface of the spherical member, to allow rotation of the stem relative to the body and nutation of the second axis relative to the first axis. The bottom surface is concave to define with the spherical member a relatively broad and substantially uniform contact surface, to reduce the local specific pressure, thereby decreasing friction, wear and vibrations on the stem and the spherical member during operation. | 04-30-2015 |
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20090133843 | COVER SYSTEM WITH SUPPORT MEANS AND SNAP-TOP DECORATIVE CAP - A track system for use with a cover positionable over a space, which includes a first and second track positioned proximate the space. The first and second tracks each include a slot extending the length of the track, and is configured for slidably receiving an outside edge of the cover. The track system includes first and second trolleys each having a slide for positioning in and configured for movement in their corresponding slot. Each trolley having support means for contact with a support surface to support the corresponding trolley. The support means is configured to facilitate movement of the trolley relative to a corresponding track. The track system also includes a leading edge support for connection to and between both trolleys, and is configured to have a leading edge of the cover attached thereto. The leading edge support being movable with both trolleys to between a first position in which the cover is positioned toward covering the space and a second position different from the first position and toward uncovering the space. | 05-28-2009 |
20100122407 | METHODS, APPARATUS AND KITS FOR SPLICING TUBES - A splicing apparatus for interconnecting tubes may include: a first longitudinally elongate structure including a first radially outer surface and a first radially inner surface; a second longitudinally elongate structure including a second radially outer surface and a second radially inner surface, the first and second structures being configured to be arranged with the first and second inner surfaces facing each together and the first and second outer surfaces defining an equivalent diameter; and at least one movable element configured to engage the first and second inner surfaces, whereby movement of the at least one movable element changes a relative position of the first and second structures thereby changing the equivalent diameter defined by the first and second outer surfaces. A kit for a pool cover assembly may include first and second tubes and a splicing apparatus configured to interconnect the tubes. | 05-20-2010 |
20110056011 | CORNER ASSEMBLIES FOR SWIMMING POOLS - Corner assemblies principally for swimming pools are described. The assemblies include plates lacking any “corner points” or ninety-degree angles and replace, rather than fit into, slots of perimeter coping of pools. A separate cover may be fastened to a corresponding plate and function as either or both of a water barrier or an appearance-enhancing element. | 03-10-2011 |
20140157508 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REMOVING STANDING WATER FROM A COVER - Disclosed herein is a remotely mounted pump system for removal of standing water from a pool/spa cover. The system includes a pump that is remotely located from the cover, and is not positioned on the cover. The system may further include at least one hose which may be removable from the cover or secured with the cover. | 06-12-2014 |
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20160084255 | Pump Arrangement - A pump arrangement, in particular a magnetic clutch pump arrangement, is provided. The pump arrangement includes a pump housing containing an impeller shaft, a containment shell which seals an enclosed chamber within the inner chamber of the pump housing, an impeller mounted on one end of the impeller shaft, an inner rotor mounted on the other end of the impeller shaft, a drive motor, a drive shaft that can be driven by the drive motor, and an outer rotor which is mounted on the drive shaft and co-operates with the inner rotor. The outer rotor has a hub and a first support element, and a hollow cylindrical portion between the hub and the first support element. | 03-24-2016 |
20160084256 | Pump Arrangement - A pump arrangement, in particular a magnetic clutch pump arrangement, is provided. The pump arrangement includes a pump housing containing an impeller shaft, a containment shell which seals an enclosed chamber within the inner chamber of the pump housing, an impeller mounted on one end of the impeller shaft, an inner rotor mounted on the other end of the impeller shaft, an outer rotor which is mounted on the drive shaft and co-operates with the inner rotor, and an auxiliary impeller mounted in the chamber adjacent to a domed base of the containment can. The auxiliary impeller is secured to the inner rotor and includes vanes and impeller channels for circulation of media. | 03-24-2016 |
20160084258 | Pump Arrangement Comprising a Plain Bearing Arrangement - A pump arrangement, in particular a magnetic clutch pump arrangement, is provided. The pump arrangement includes a pump housing containing an impeller shaft, an impeller, a casing cover adjacent to the impeller and supporting a plain bearing arrangement. The pump arrangement also includes a containment shell which seals an enclosed chamber within the inner chamber of the pump housing. The plain bearing arrangement includes first and second bearing sleeves connected to the impeller shaft, a first bearing bush which cooperates with the first bearing sleeve via a radial bearing surface and is connected to the pump housing or to a component secured to the pump housing a second bearing bush which cooperates with the second bearing sleeve via a radial bearing surface and is connected to the pump housing or to a component secured to the pump housing, and a retainer ring mounted between the first and second bearing sleeves. The retainer ring has, in the end surface facing the first bearing bush a first annular groove which receives a first axial bearing ring, and in the end surface facing the second bearing bush a second annular groove which receives a second axial bearing ring. | 03-24-2016 |
20160108923 | Pump Arrangement - A pump arrangement, in particular a magnetic coupling pump arrangement, includes a pump housing having an interior, a split case which hermetically seals a chamber surrounded by the split case from the interior formed by the pump housing, an impeller shaft with an impeller thereon which can be driven in a rotatable manner about a rotational axis, an inner rotor arranged at an end of the impeller shaft opposite the impeller end, an outer rotor which interacts with the inner rotor, and an adapter element which connects the split case to the pump housing or to a component paired with the pump housing, in particular a housing cover. The adapter element includes a mounting flange which rests against a support surface of the pump housing, in particular of the housing cover ( | 04-21-2016 |
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20130193450 | OPTOELECTRONIC SEMICONDUCTOR CHIP AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME - An optoelectronic semiconductor chip includes a semiconductor layer stack and a radiation exit face or radiation entrance face, wherein the semiconductor layer stack includes an active layer that generates or receives electromagnetic radiation, and a plurality of nanostructures arranged in the semiconductor layer stack and/or on the radiation exit or entrance face, at least some of the nanostructures including at least one substructure. | 08-01-2013 |
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20130214285 | Semiconductor Component and Method for Producing a Semiconductor Component - A semiconductor component has a semiconductor layer sequence made of a nitridic composite semiconductor material on a substrate. The substrate includes a silicon surface facing the semiconductor layer sequence. The semiconductor layer sequence includes an active region and at least one intermediate layer made of an oxygen-doped AN composite semiconductor material between the substrate and the active region. | 08-22-2013 |
20140329350 | Method for Producing a Light-Emitting Diode - A method is provided for producing a light-emitting diode. In one embodiment, a series of layers is deposited on the silicon surface of a carrier in a direction of growth and a light-emitting diode structure is deposited on the series of layers. The series of layers includes a GaN layer, which is formed with gallium nitride. The series of layers includes a masking layer, which is formed with silicon nitride. The masking layer follows at least part of the GaN layer in the direction of growth. | 11-06-2014 |
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20130065342 | Method for Producing a Light-Emitting Diode - A method is provided for producing a light-emitting diode. A carrier substrate has a silicon surface. A series of layers is deposited on the silicon surface in a direction of growth and a light-emitting diode structure is deposited on the series of layers. The series of layers includes a GaN layer, which is formed with gallium nitride. The series of layers includes a masking layer, which is formed with silicon nitride. The masking layer follows at least part of the GaN layer in the direction of growth. | 03-14-2013 |
20140286369 | OPTOELECTRONIC COMPONENT - An optoelectronic device having an active layer that includes a multiplicity of structural elements spaced apart from one another laterally, wherein the structural elements each have a quantum well structure including at least one barrier layer composed of In | 09-25-2014 |
20140302665 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING AN OPTOELECTRONIC NITRIDE COMPOUND SEMICONDUCTOR COMPONENT - A method of producing a nitride compound semiconductor component includes providing a growth substrate having a silicon surface, growing a buffer layer containing an aluminium-containing nitride compound semiconductor onto the silicon surface, growing a stress layer structure that produces a compressive stress, and growing a functional semiconductor layer sequence onto the stress layer structure, wherein the stress layer structure includes a first GaN semiconductor layer and a second GaN semiconductor layer, a masking layer is embedded in the first GaN semiconductor layer, an Al(Ga)N-intermediate layer that produces a compressive stress is disposed between the first GaN semiconductor layer and the second GaN semiconductor layer, and the stress layer structure does not contain further Al(Ga)N-intermediate layers. | 10-09-2014 |
20150228858 | OPTOELECTRONIC COMPONENT WITH A LAYER STRUCTURE - An optoelectronic component includes a layer structure which has a first gallium nitride layer and an aluminum-containing nitride intermediate layer. In this case, the aluminum-containing nitride intermediate layer adjoins the first gallium nitride layer. The layer structure has an undoped second gallium nitride layer which adjoins the aluminum-containing nitride intermediate layer. | 08-13-2015 |
20150364641 | Semiconductor Layer Sequence and Method for Producing a Semiconductor Layer Sequence - A semiconductor layer sequence includes a first nitridic compound semiconductor layer, a second nitridic compound semiconductor layer, and an intermediate layer arranged between the first and second nitridic compound semiconductor layers. Beginning with the first nitridic compound semiconductor layer, the intermediate layer and the second nitridic compound semiconductor layer are arranged one after the other in a direction of growth of the semiconductor layer sequence and are adjacent to each other in direct succession. The intermediate layer has a lattice constant different from the lattice constant of the first nitridic compound semiconductor layer at least at some points. The second nitridic compound semiconductor layer is lattice-adapted to the intermediate layer at least at some points. | 12-17-2015 |
20160093765 | Method for Producing a Nitride Compound Semiconductor Device - A method is provided for producing a nitride compound semiconductor device. A growth substrate has a silicon surface. A buffer layer, which comprises Al | 03-31-2016 |