US3175767A
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Ornamental water fountains
Assignee: Rain Jet Corp
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Filing: 1963-01-28
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Granted: 1965-03-30
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Expires: 1983-01-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr John O Hruby
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 04:33
CPC Classifications
B; B05; B05B; B05B3/00; B05B3/02; B05B3/04; B05B3/0417; B05B3/0429; B05B17/00; B05B17/08; B05B3/008; B05B3/0444; B05B17/085
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
107 words
A WATER FOUNTAIN DEVICE COMPRISING A VERTICALLY EXTENDING WATER SUPPLY CONDUIT HAVING A WATER DISCHARGE OPENING AT ITS UPPER END, AN OPEN-ENDED STEM SMALLER THAN SAID OPENING AND EXTENDING DOWNWARDLY THERETHROUGH, MEANS RESPONSIVE TO FLOW OF WATER IN SAID CONDUIT FOR ROTATING SAID STEM ABOUT A VERTICAL AXIS, A WATER DEFLECTING HEAD AROUND SAID STEM ABOVE SAID OPENING, AND MEANS INCLUDING A ANNULAR PROJECTION SECURED TO AND EXTENDING CIRCUMFERENTIALLY OF THE STEM AND POSITIONED BETWEEN SAID DISCHARGE OPENING AND SAID ROTATING MEANS FOR DEFLECTING THE WATER FLOWING UPWARDLY AROUND SAID STEM ALONG A SINUOUS PATH FOR REDUCING ITS FORCE PRIOR TO FLOWING OUT THROUGH SAID DISCHARGE OPENING.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
107 words
A WATER FOUNTAIN DEVICE COMPRISING A VERTICALLY EXTENDING WATER SUPPLY CONDUIT HAVING A WATER DISCHARGE OPENING AT ITS UPPER END, AN OPEN-ENDED STEM SMALLER THAN SAID OPENING AND EXTENDING DOWNWARDLY THERETHROUGH, MEANS RESPONSIVE TO FLOW OF WATER IN SAID CONDUIT FOR ROTATING SAID STEM ABOUT A VERTICAL AXIS, A WATER DEFLECTING HEAD AROUND SAID STEM ABOVE SAID OPENING, AND MEANS INCLUDING A ANNULAR PROJECTION SECURED TO AND EXTENDING CIRCUMFERENTIALLY OF THE STEM AND POSITIONED BETWEEN SAID DISCHARGE OPENING AND SAID ROTATING MEANS FOR DEFLECTING THE WATER FLOWING UPWARDLY AROUND SAID STEM ALONG A SINUOUS PATH FOR REDUCING ITS FORCE PRIOR TO FLOWING OUT THROUGH SAID DISCHARGE OPENING.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1968-03-29 | 1968-09-28 | 1969-03-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-03-29 | 1972-09-28 | 1973-03-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-03-29 | 1976-09-28 | 1977-03-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |