US3653554A
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Dispensing device for showers and the like
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-10-27
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Granted: 1972-04-04
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Expires: 1990-10-27
Abstract
Abstract A holder for sepro or like cans of fluid under pressure having a valve member which seals against the nozzle when pushed to release fluid and which directs the fluid to the desired outlet. The fluid may be liquid or foam. One use is for showers where the fluid may be directed either to the line leading to the shower head or to an outlet adjacent the valve.
Inventors
- 👤 Frank W Turben
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 01:31
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47K; A47K5/00; A47K5/06; A47K5/12; E; E03; E03C; E03C1/00; E03C1/02; E03C1/04; E03C1/046; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S4/00; Y10S4/903
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
97 words
A supporting structure for wall mounting including a shelf, means for securing on the shelf in inverted position a pressurized can of the type having its fluid contents released through a nozzle at its upper end by push on the nozzle, operating means on the under side of the shelf having a vertical spindle reciprocable in said shelf, said spindle having a bore receiving the nozzle and a shoulder for pushing the nozzle and a port in the spindle leading to the outside of said bore, and an outlet way in said shelf leading from said port.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
97 words
A supporting structure for wall mounting including a shelf, means for securing on the shelf in inverted position a pressurized can of the type having its fluid contents released through a nozzle at its upper end by push on the nozzle, operating means on the under side of the shelf having a vertical spindle reciprocable in said shelf, said spindle having a bore receiving the nozzle and a shoulder for pushing the nozzle and a port in the spindle leading to the outside of said bore, and an outlet way in said shelf leading from said port.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
48 words
The structure of claim 1 in which the container has a first rim at its upper end surrounding the nozzle and a second rim at its lower end and the securing means comprises a resilient catch engaging the second rim and holding the first rim against the shelf.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The structure of claim 1 in which the operating means is a vertical spindle mounted in a bore in the shelf intersecting the outlet way.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
The structure of claim 1 in which the shelf has a fitting for connection to a shower head and the outlet way leads to said fitting.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
The structure of claim 1 in which the outlet of said way is downwardly directed to the under side of said shelf Adjacent said spindle.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
57 words
The structure of claim 4 in which the shelf has another way leading from its bore, said other way being to an outlet on the under side of said shelf adjacent said spindle angularly spaced from the way leading to said fitting and communicating with a port in the spindle in said upper position of the spindle.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
The structure of claim 6 in which the spindle has a single port which may be selectively brought into communication with either of said ways by rotating the spindle.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
28 words
The structure of claim 7 having means blocking upward pushing of said spindle until the spindle is first rotated into position to communicate with one of said ways.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
17 words
The structure of claim 4 having reverse flow preventing means on the supply side of said fitting.
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) | 1975-04-04 | 1975-10-04 | 1976-04-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-04-04 | 1979-10-04 | 1980-04-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-04-04 | 1983-10-04 | 1984-04-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |