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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 27, 2012
Filed:
Nov. 21, 2005
Applicants:
Craig S. Malsam, Omaha, NE (US);
Ron Flakus, Las Vegas, NV (US);
Inventors:
Craig S. Malsam, Omaha, NE (US);
Ron Flakus, Las Vegas, NV (US);
Assignee:
Valmont Industries, Inc., Omaha, NE (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B05B 3/00 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A dual span center pivot irrigation system comprising first and second center pivot span structures pivotally secured at their inner ends to a fixed center pivot structure. Each of the center pivot span structures are independently operable with the movements thereof being coordinated by suitable controls. The center pivot span structures may be operated in at least three different modes, namely: (1) independent wiper; (2) follow the leader; and (3) independent full circle.