Patent ID: 7066403
Filing Date: 2006-06-27
Classification: A01G,B05B,F16L

Abstract:
1. A sprinkling system for use with a fluid carrying tubing, the system comprising: a body portion comprising a housing and a spike depending downward from the housing, wherein the housing comprises a lower platform and an upwardly open U-shaped groove aligned along a center line of the platform for holding the tubing; a saddle adapted to fit within the housing, the saddle comprising a top face having an outlet therein, a bottom face having downwardly open inverted U-shaped groove depending therefrom; a hollow piercing element for piercing a top wall of the tubing placed in the U-shaped groove, the piercing element extending from the bottom face of the saddle to a point above the platform and in fluid communication with the outlet; a cap adapted to fit over the saddle; and a means for securing the cap to the body portion; wherein securing the cap to the body portion produces a downward force on the piercing element without rotating the piercing element.