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Craig B. Nelson
Also filed as: NELSON CRAIG · NELSON CRAIG B
68 granted patents·6 pending applications·1,035 citations·filing 1992–2025
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74 records- 0197US8991724B2Wobbling sprinkler with viscous brakeSESSER GEORGE L·Filed 2012·Granted Mar 31, 2015·43 cites·7 claims
- 0297US7287710B1Sprinkler with magnetic nutating mechanism and related methodNELSON IRRIGATION CORP·Filed 2006·Granted Oct 30, 2007·73 cites·8 claims
- 0396US12036569B2Automatic reversible arc sprinklerNELSON IRRIGATION CORP·Filed 2021·Granted Jul 16, 2024·5 cites·20 claims
- 0495US10399108B2Sprinkler with modular components and pop up deflectorNELSON IRRIGATION CORP·Filed 2016·Granted Sep 3, 2019·10 cites·12 claims
- 0594US7942345B2Sprinkler with nutating mechanism and optional weightNELSON IRRIGATION CORP·Filed 2008·Granted May 17, 2011·37 cites·24 claims
- 0694US7562833B2Sprinkler with magnetic nutating mechanism and related methodNELSON IRRIGATION CORP·Filed 2006·Granted Jul 21, 2009·37 cites·12 claims
- 0793US10239066B2Orbital sprinkler with speed control brakeNELSON IRRIGATION CORP·Filed 2016·Granted Mar 26, 2019·10 cites·43 claims
- 0893US9657790B2Viscous rotational speed control deviceNELSON IRRIGATION CORP·Filed 2015·Granted May 23, 2017·5 cites·16 claims
- 0993US9587687B2Viscous rotational speed control deviceNELSON IRRIGATION CORP·Filed 2015·Granted Mar 7, 2017·7 cites·16 claims
- 1093US7300004B2Traveling sprinkler incorporating automatic water supply valve docking stationNELSON IRRIGATION CORP·Filed 2004·Granted Nov 27, 2007·59 cites·75 claims
- 1192US11408515B2Pressure regulator having an oblique valve seatNELSON IRRIGATION CORP·Filed 2020·Granted Aug 9, 2022·4 cites·27 claims
- 1292US9971361B2Pressure regulator having single strut seat with strut coaxial to plungerNELSON IRRIGATION CORP·Filed 2016·Granted May 15, 2018·7 cites·33 claims
- 1392US8028932B2Sprinkler with nutating mechanism and optional weightNELSON IRRIGATION CORP·Filed 2009·Granted Oct 4, 2011·26 cites·19 claims
- 1492US7143957B2Two-axis full-circle sprinkler with bent, rotating nozzleNELSON IRRIGATION CORP·Filed 2004·Granted Dec 5, 2006·60 cites·18 claims
- 1591US11126208B2Multi-function pressure regulation valveNELSON IRRIGATION CORP·Filed 2019·Granted Sep 21, 2021·6 cites·21 claims
- 1690US10416689B2Pressure regulator having single strut seat with strut coaxial to plungerNELSON IRRIGATION CORP·Filed 2018·Granted Sep 17, 2019·6 cites·42 claims
- 1790US9367070B2Pressure regulator having single strut seat with strut coaxial to plungerNELSON IRRIGATION CORP·Filed 2014·Granted Jun 14, 2016·13 cites·46 claims
- 1890US8839135B2Method and apparatus for irrigation system design registration and on-site sprinkler package configuration verificationVANDER GRIEND LOREN·Filed 2011·Granted Sep 16, 2014·25 cites·16 claims
- 1990US5224653AModular sprinkler assemblyNELSON IRRIGATION CORP·Filed 1992·Granted Jul 6, 1993·84 cites·25 claims
- 2089US9534619B2Sprinkler with multi-functional, side-load nozzle with nozzle storage clip and related toolNELSON IRRIGATION CORP·Filed 2013·Granted Jan 3, 2017·13 cites·8 claims
- 2189US7100842B2Two-axis full-circle sprinklerNELSON IRRIGATION CORP·Filed 2004·Granted Sep 5, 2006·54 cites·23 claims
- 2288US11090671B2Automatic reversible arc sprinklerNELSON IRRIGATION CORP·Filed 2019·Granted Aug 17, 2021·4 cites·21 claims
- 2388US8567699B2Rotary strut sprinklerSESSER GEORGE L·Filed 2009·Granted Oct 29, 2013·19 cites·20 claims
- 2488US6488218B1Sprinkler head conversion for pop-up assemblyNELSON IRRIGATION CORP·Filed 2001·Granted Dec 3, 2002·54 cites·17 claims
- 2587US11745207B2Sprinkler with modular components and pop up deflector with lug(s) for rotational engagementNELSON IRRIGATION CORP·Filed 2020·Granted Sep 5, 2023·2 cites·17 claims
- 2687US8567433B2Pressure regulator with manual shut-off valveUNGERECHT CLIFF P·Filed 2011·Granted Oct 29, 2013·12 cites·23 claims
- 2787US6439477B1Nutating sprinklerNELSON IRRIGATION CORP·Filed 2000·Granted Aug 27, 2002·57 cites·19 claims
- 2887US5415348AQuick change and easily identifiable nozzle construction for use in modular sprinkler assemblyNELSON IRRIGATION CORP·Filed 1993·Granted May 16, 1995·68 cites·17 claims
- 2986US7717361B2Distributor plate with diffuser on fixed shaftNELSON IRRIGATION CORP·Filed 2006·Granted May 18, 2010·20 cites·24 claims
- 3085US7370667B2Flow through pressure regulator with pinch valveNELSON IRRIGATION CORP·Filed 2006·Granted May 13, 2008·14 cites·5 claims
- 3184US9128489B2Inductively coupled distributed control systemBAUMAN MARK A·Filed 2011·Granted Sep 8, 2015·11 cites·23 claims
- 3284US7789323B2Dual-mode sprinkler headNELSON IRRIGATION CORP·Filed 2008·Granted Sep 7, 2010·17 cites·25 claims
- 3384US7624935B2Distributor plate and diffuser plate on sleeved shaftNELSON IRRIGATION CORP·Filed 2006·Granted Dec 1, 2009·17 cites·9 claims
- 3483US11505354B1Packaging/inspection system for a nozzle pivot packageNELSON IRRIGATION CORP·Filed 2021·Granted Nov 22, 2022·1 cites·16 claims
- 3581US11325147B2Sprinkler with modular components and pop-up deflectorNELSON IRRIGATION CORP·Filed 2019·Granted May 10, 2022·2 cites·15 claims
- 3681US10864534B2Rigid mount orbitor sprinklerNELSON IRRIGATION CORP·Filed 2018·Granted Dec 15, 2020·2 cites·16 claims
- 3781US2025083157A1Nozzle and sprinkler for center pivot endNELSON IRRIGATION CORP·Filed 2024·Application pending·0 cites
- 3879US7140563B2Linear-feed irrigation apparatus and related methodNELSON IRRIGATION CORP·Filed 2004·Granted Nov 28, 2006·17 cites·83 claims
- 3978US8336788B2Dripless rotary sprinkler and related methodPERKINS LEE A·Filed 2009·Granted Dec 25, 2012·16 cites·20 claims
- 4078US7168444B2Flow through pressure regulator with pinch valveNELSON IRRIGATION CORP·Filed 2004·Granted Jan 30, 2007·28 cites·24 claims
- 4177US9403177B2Sprinkler with multi-functional, side-load nozzleNELSON IRRIGATION CORP·Filed 2013·Granted Aug 2, 2016·5 cites·21 claims
- 4277US8998117B2Irrigation system with smart hydrants and related methodBAUMAN MARK A·Filed 2008·Granted Apr 7, 2015·7 cites·26 claims
- 4376US9403176B2Stream deflectorNELSON IRRIGATION CORP·Filed 2013·Granted Aug 2, 2016·4 cites·20 claims
- 4473US7510132B2Linear-feed irrigation apparatus and related methodNELSON IRRIGATION CORP·Filed 2006·Granted Mar 31, 2009·4 cites·20 claims
- 4572US11154882B2Cage design with modified struts including oriented finsNELSON IRRIGATION CORP·Filed 2018·Granted Oct 26, 2021·1 cites·15 claims
- 4672US8998107B2Pop-up sprinkler with integrated pressure regulator and drain checkSESSER GEORGE L·Filed 2009·Granted Apr 7, 2015·6 cites·22 claims
- 4772US8584968B2Sprinkler height adjustment on an irrigation machineNELSON REID A·Filed 2010·Granted Nov 19, 2013·5 cites·5 claims
- 4871US9283577B2Sprinkler with multi-functional, side-load nozzleNELSON IRRIGATION CORP·Filed 2013·Granted Mar 15, 2016·3 cites·11 claims
- 4971US9144203B2Continuous-feed linear irrigator with separate or integrated docking devices and related methodNELSON CRAIG B·Filed 2009·Granted Sep 29, 2015·6 cites·9 claims
- 5071US8353470B2Power-assisted docking station for mobile irrigation apparatusNELSON IRRIGATION CORP·Filed 2010·Granted Jan 15, 2013·2 cites·16 claims
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