Patent ID: 7703706

Claim:
A variable arc sprinkler nozzle comprising: a deflector having an underside surface contoured to deliver fluid and defining a portion of a helix; a nozzle body having an upper surface defining a portion of a helix for rotatably engaging the helical underside surface of the deflector to form a first arcuate slot that is adjustable in size, the nozzle body defining an inlet, a first outlet, and a second outlet, wherein the inlet is capable of receiving fluid from a source, the first outlet is capable of delivering fluid to the underside surface of the deflector, and the second outlet is capable of delivering fluid generally radially outwardly from the nozzle body; a first fluid flow path extending from the inlet to the first arcuate slot to the underside surface of the deflector for delivering fluid generally radially outwardly from the deflector through a first arcuate span; and a second fluid flow path extending between the inlet and the second outlet for delivering fluid generally radially outwardly from the second outlet through a second arcuate span.