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US3558054A
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Ornamental spray head assembly for obtaining various flow patterns
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1968-07-25
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Granted: 1971-01-26
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Expires: 1988-07-25
Abstract
Abstract An ornamental spray head assembly is disclosed for obtaining a variety of different flow patterns. The spray head assembly comprises a plurality of compartments each in communication with different spray orifices and means are provided for sequentially and cumulatively providing fluid communication between the compartments to obtain various flow patterns. The spray orifices are located in a spray head which is manually rotated to obtain the desired flow pattern.
Inventors
- 👤 Christian Ragot
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 19:38
CPC Classifications
B; B05; B05B; B05B1/00; B05B1/14; B05B1/16; B05B1/1627; B05B17/00; B05B17/08; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S239/00; Y10S239/01
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
155 words
An ornamental spray head assembly comprising: a hollow body; means in the body connectable to a water supply; a movably mounted spray head having a plurality of holes therein for the outflow of water jets; means mounting said spray head for movement relative to said body; and means disposed inside the body for controlling through which holes water can flow in response to movement of said spray head comprising a pipe fixed centrally in said body having one end in fluid communication with said water supply and the other end in fluid communication with said water supply and the other end in fluid communication with one of said holes, a tube having a wider diameter than said pipe attached to said spray head, an wherein at least one hole in said spray head is located between said pipe and tube and at least one other hole in said spray head is positioned outside said tube.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
155 words
An ornamental spray head assembly comprising: a hollow body; means in the body connectable to a water supply; a movably mounted spray head having a plurality of holes therein for the outflow of water jets; means mounting said spray head for movement relative to said body; and means disposed inside the body for controlling through which holes water can flow in response to movement of said spray head comprising a pipe fixed centrally in said body having one end in fluid communication with said water supply and the other end in fluid communication with said water supply and the other end in fluid communication with one of said holes, a tube having a wider diameter than said pipe attached to said spray head, an wherein at least one hole in said spray head is located between said pipe and tube and at least one other hole in said spray head is positioned outside said tube.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
Assembly as claimed in claim 1 wherein a lateral projection is fixed to said tube.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
60 words
Assembly as claimed in claim 2; wherein another lateral projection is fixed to said tube; means defining at least one aperture in said another lateral projection and wherein adjustment of said spray head controls the water flow to the holes outside of said tube by controlling the abutment or nonabutment of said lateral projections against the walls of said body.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
50 words
Am assembly as claimed in claim 2; wherein another projection is fixed to said body; means defining apertures in both said projections movable into and out of overlapping relationship in response to adjustment of said spray head to control the supply of water to the holes outside of said tube.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
94 words
An ornamental spray head assembly comprising; a hollow body; means on said body connectable to a source of pressurized fluid; a movably mounted spray head having a plurality of orifices therein; means defining a plurality of individual compartments within said body each in constant fluid communication with respective ones of said orifices; and means mounting said spray head for manual movement relative to said body to sequentially and cumulatively provide fluid communication between said compartments in response to manual movement of said spray head to selectively provide different spray patterns through said spray head.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
94 words
An ornamental spray head assembly comprising; a hollow body; means on said body connectable to a source of pressurized fluid; a movably mounted spray head having a plurality of orifices therein; means defining a plurality of individual compartments within said body each in constant fluid communication with respective ones of said orifices; and means mounting said spray head for manual movement relative to said body to sequentially and cumulatively provide fluid communication between said compartments in response to manual movement of said spray head to selectively provide different spray patterns through said spray head.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
An assembly according to claim 5; wherein each of said compartments includes a wall portion integral with said spray head.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
41 words
An assembly according to claim 6; wherein said last-mentioned means includes means mounting said spray head for rotational movement relative to said body to effect rotational movement of said wall portions accompanied by sequential an cumulative fluid communications between said compartments.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
41 words
An assembly according to claim 6; wherein said last-mentioned means includes means mounting said spray head for rotational movement relative to said body to effect translational movement of said wall portions accompanied by sequential and cumulative fluid communication between said compartments.
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) | 1974-01-25 | 1974-07-27 | 1975-01-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-01-25 | 1978-07-27 | 1979-01-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-01-25 | 1982-07-27 | 1983-01-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |