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US3581996A
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Soap attachment for shower bath
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-03-03
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Granted: 1971-06-01
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Expires: 1989-03-03
Abstract
Abstract A soap container is mounted on the pipe to the shower spray head. A two-way valve in the device directs the flow of water either through the soap chamber or bypassing the soap chamber so that soapy or clear water may be caused to issue from the spray head.
Inventors
- 👤 Oscar E Boyer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 20:09
CPC Classifications
B; B05; B05B; B05B7/00; B05B7/24; B05B7/2402; B05B7/2462; E; E03; E03C; E03C1/00; E03C1/02; E03C1/04; E03C1/046; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/8593; Y10T137/86493; Y10T137/86718; Y10T137/86743; Y10T137/86751; Y10T292/00; Y10T292/23
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
181 words
A soap attachment device for a shower bath comprising a soap container having a soap chamber therein, connector means on said container for interposing the device between the spray head and spray pipe of a shower fixture, and a two-way valve in said container having a passageway arranged by to bypass said chamber in one position of the valve and having inlet and outlet passageways arranged to circulate water through said chamber and out of said valve to said spray head in a second position of the valve, said inlet and outlet passageways in said valve communicating with opposite sides of said chamber to circulate water around a bar of soap therein, said valve comprising a rotary plug valve, opposite sides of the plug being relieved to form said inlet and outlet passageways extending longitudinally along said plug, said bypass passageway comprising a diametral bore extending transversely through said plug between said longitudinal passageway, said rotary plug projecting upward into the bottom of said soap chamber to support a bar of soap in spaced relation above the bottom of said chamber.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
181 words
A soap attachment device for a shower bath comprising a soap container having a soap chamber therein, connector means on said container for interposing the device between the spray head and spray pipe of a shower fixture, and a two-way valve in said container having a passageway arranged by to bypass said chamber in one position of the valve and having inlet and outlet passageways arranged to circulate water through said chamber and out of said valve to said spray head in a second position of the valve, said inlet and outlet passageways in said valve communicating with opposite sides of said chamber to circulate water around a bar of soap therein, said valve comprising a rotary plug valve, opposite sides of the plug being relieved to form said inlet and outlet passageways extending longitudinally along said plug, said bypass passageway comprising a diametral bore extending transversely through said plug between said longitudinal passageway, said rotary plug projecting upward into the bottom of said soap chamber to support a bar of soap in spaced relation above the bottom of said chamber.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
A device as defined in claim 1, said valve and connector means being contained in a boss on the under side of said soap container.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
A device as defined in claim 2, said soap container and said boss being integral parts of a one piece casting.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
A device as defined in claim 1 including a cover on said soap container, and quick release means detachably securing said cover on said container.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
A device as defined in claim 4, said quick release means comprising a single overcenter locking lever arranged to clamp said cover on the container.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
37 words
A device as defined in claim 5, said locking lever comprising a bellcrank cam engageable with said cover, and a spring wire bail pivotally supporting said locking lever, said bail having ends pivotally mounted on said container.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
167 words
A soap attachment device for a shower bath comprising a soap container having a soap chamber therein, a boss on the underside of said container, aligned horizontal inlet and outlet passageways in said boss adapted for connection with supply pipe and spray head of a shower, respectively, a vertical bore in said boss, the upper end of said bore opening into said soap chamber and opposite sides of said bore having openings communicating with said inlet and outlet passageways, a rotary plug valve in said bore having a diametral passageway therethrough interconnecting said inlet and outlet passageways to discharge clear water from the attachment in one position of the valve, and a pair of longitudinal grooves in opposite side surfaces of said valve plug extending from said inlet and outlet passageways to the upper end of said plug arranged to circulate water around a bar of soap in said chamber and discharge soapy water from the attachment when said valve is rotated 90* from said one position.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
167 words
A soap attachment device for a shower bath comprising a soap container having a soap chamber therein, a boss on the underside of said container, aligned horizontal inlet and outlet passageways in said boss adapted for connection with supply pipe and spray head of a shower, respectively, a vertical bore in said boss, the upper end of said bore opening into said soap chamber and opposite sides of said bore having openings communicating with said inlet and outlet passageways, a rotary plug valve in said bore having a diametral passageway therethrough interconnecting said inlet and outlet passageways to discharge clear water from the attachment in one position of the valve, and a pair of longitudinal grooves in opposite side surfaces of said valve plug extending from said inlet and outlet passageways to the upper end of said plug arranged to circulate water around a bar of soap in said chamber and discharge soapy water from the attachment when said valve is rotated 90* from said one position.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-05-31 | 1974-11-30 | 1975-06-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-05-31 | 1978-11-30 | 1979-06-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-05-31 | 1982-11-30 | 1983-06-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |