Patent ID: 8888023

Claim:
A nozzle insert for an irrigation sprinkler, the nozzle insert comprising: a nozzle body portion defining a water flow path having an upstream portion for mounting in a nozzle socket in flow communication with a supply of water under pressure, and a downstream portion defining a nozzle outlet for outward projection of a water stream to irrigate surrounding terrain; a rim of the upstream portion defining an upstream opening through which water travels into the nozzle body portion; and a latching portion for inter-engaging with an irrigation sprinkler to form a detachable connection that prohibits unintentional removal of the nozzle insert, the latching portion comprising at least one axial extension extending axially upstream from the rim with the at least one axial extension being configured to engage the nozzle socket, the at least one axial extension having a terminal free latching end disposed upstream of the rim.