Patent ID: 8579215
Filing Date: 2013-11-12
Classification: B05B

Abstract:
1. An emitter for a drip irrigation system comprising: a water inlet in fluid communication with a water supply; and a manually adjustable water directing structure in fluid communication with the water inlet, for directing water in a direction which is adjustable within a substantial portion of a hemisphere, the water directing structure having a spout with at least one water outlet, the water outlet being in fluid communication with the water inlet, wherein the water directing structure comprises: a base jointed to the water inlet, where an upper portion of the base defines a spherical shaped indentation with a top opening, the top opening being in fluid communication with the water inlet; and a rotating member having a spherical outer shape configured to fit onto the indentation of the base, the rotating member having a bottom opening on its lower portion in fluid communication with the top opening of the base, wherein the spout is joined to an upper portion of the rotating member, the spout having at least one outlet in fluid communication with the bottom opening of the rotating member, wherein the spout is in fluid communication with the water inlet via the base and the rotating member allowing water to flow from the water input to the outlet, wherein the rotating member is manually rotatable allowing the outlet to be oriented in substantially any direction within a hemisphere.