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US3682386A
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Filter fountain
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-07-24
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Granted: 1972-08-08
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Expires: 1990-07-24
Abstract
Abstract A fountain for supplying filtered water from a water tap comprising a main body and a filter container rotatably secured to the main body. The main body is provided with a screen for building up back pressure so as to direct water through a valve controlled bore into the filter container after which the water passes through charcoaled filtering material and through an outlet. The container is rotatable from a position where the outlet is uppermost for use as a drinking fountain to a reverse position where the outlet extends downwardly for filling a tumbler or other desired vessel with filtered water.
Inventors
- 👤 Lawrence Herman
- 👤 Marvin Rechter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 05:48
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01D; B01D35/00; B01D35/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
146 words
A fountain for supplying filtered water from a water tap comprising a main hollow body, means on said body for attachment to a water tap, a discharge opening at the bottom of said body, screen means closing said opening for providing back pressure, said body having a bore therein and having a discharge tube aligned therewith, a filter container rotatably disposed on said tube abutting said body, said container having an outlet therein, filter means in said container for filtering water fed thereto, and valve means cooperating with said bore for controlling fluid flow into said container, said bore extending horizontally, said tube extending into said container, said container being movable from a position wherein said outlet is at the top for use as a drinking fountain to a position where said outlet is at the bottom for use in filling a vessel with filtered water.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
146 words
A fountain for supplying filtered water from a water tap comprising a main hollow body, means on said body for attachment to a water tap, a discharge opening at the bottom of said body, screen means closing said opening for providing back pressure, said body having a bore therein and having a discharge tube aligned therewith, a filter container rotatably disposed on said tube abutting said body, said container having an outlet therein, filter means in said container for filtering water fed thereto, and valve means cooperating with said bore for controlling fluid flow into said container, said bore extending horizontally, said tube extending into said container, said container being movable from a position wherein said outlet is at the top for use as a drinking fountain to a position where said outlet is at the bottom for use in filling a vessel with filtered water.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
42 words
A fountain according to claim 1, wherein said container is threadedly secured on said tube, a first screen in alignment with said tube, a further screen in alignment with said outlet, said filter means including a screen enclosed cartridge filled with charcoal.
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) | 1975-08-08 | 1976-02-07 | 1976-08-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-08-08 | 1980-02-07 | 1980-08-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-08-08 | 1984-02-07 | 1984-08-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |