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Glendora, CA, United States of America

Rain Bird Sprinkler Mfg. Corp.

USPTO Granted Patents = 40

Trademarks = 21

Forward Citations = 942

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32 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Hans D Christen (13 out of 13 patents)

Richard D Brown (5 out of 6 patents)

Edward J Pitchford (5 out of 5 patents)

4. Edward M Troup (4 out of 5 patents)

5. Charles A McMillen (3 out of 3 patents)

6. Mark Randall McClaran (2 out of 6 patents)

7. William J Wichman (2 out of 19 patents)

8. Howard E Thornton (2 out of 2 patents)

9. Octavian P Dumitrascu (2 out of 2 patents)

10. Stephen H Govero (2 out of 2 patents)

11. Donald W Smeller (2 out of 3 patents)

12. Kenneth L Lawson (1 out of 7 patents)

13. Roger W Perkins (1 out of 1 patent)

14. Doyle R Metz (1 out of 1 patent)

15. Rene H Evelyn-Veere (1 out of 3 patents)

Core Competencies:

Drip Irrigation Emitter

Rotating Sprinkler

Irrigation Control

Flow Management

Sprinkler Nozzle

Trickle Irrigation

Impact Drive Sprinkler

Pressure Regulation

Irrigation Boom Assembly

Mini-Sprinkler

Nozzle Assembly

Vacuum Relief Valve

40 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 5820029 - Drip irrigation emitter (1998-10-13),

2. 5377914 - Speed controlled rotating sprinkler (1995-01-03),

3. D349752 - Rotating spinner irrigation sprinkler (1994-08-16),

4. D334333 - Ground support stake for irrigation tubing (1993-03-30),

5. 5158231 - Mini-sprinkler stake assembly and mini-sprinkler unit and deflector (1992-10-27),

6. 5111995 - Drip irrigation tube (1992-05-12),

7. 5090621 - Constant drive nozzle for impulse irrigation sprinklers (1992-02-25),

8. 5023787 - Irrigation control and flow management system (1991-06-11),

9. 4892256 - Up-spray deflector cup for spraying the underside of plant foliage (1990-01-09),

10. 4771947 - Low energy irrigation device (1988-09-20),

11. 4742843 - Air and vacuum relief valve (1988-05-10),

12. 4735365 - Irrigation boom assembly (1988-04-05),

13. 4726520 - Continuous tube emitter (1988-02-23),

14. 4625913 - Sprinkler having two-piece drive arm bridge (1986-12-02),

15. 4613080 - Multiple outlet trickle irrigation unit (1986-09-23),

Company Overview

Rain Bird Sprinkler Mfg. Corp., based in Glendora, California, specializes in advanced irrigation solutions designed to optimize water efficiency and promote sustainable landscaping practices. The company is renowned for its innovative technologies in drip irrigation, rotating sprinklers, and irrigation control systems. With a focus on flow management and precision watering, Rain Bird develops products that cater to both residential and commercial applications, ensuring effective water distribution and conservation across diverse environments.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

40 Patents

#1 in Glendora, CA

#2,041 in California

#8,635 in US

#17,087 in the World

Glendora, CA, United States of America

Rain Bird Sprinkler Mfg. Corp.

Forward Citations = 942

32 inventors:

Hans D Christen (13 out of 13 patents)

Richard D Brown (5 out of 6 patents)

Edward J Pitchford (5 out of 5 patents)

4. Edward M Troup (4 out of 5 patents)

5. Charles A McMillen (3 out of 3 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Rain Bird Sprinkler Mfg. Corp.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/rain-bird-sprinkler-mfg

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]

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