US3707236A
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Anti-splash tap nozzle
Assignee: Kurita Water Industries Ltd
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Filing: 1971-08-11
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Granted: 1972-12-26
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Expires: 1991-08-11
Abstract
Abstract An anti-splash tap nozzle comprising a cap-shaped joint provided with a soft cylinder destined to clamp on the tap outer surface, and a filter provided with a convex head and made of a hard material having a uniform continuously foamed structure.
Inventors
- 👤 Hisatomo Takebayasi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 18:53
CPC Classifications
E; E03; E03C; E03C1/00; E03C1/02; E03C1/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
41 words
An anti-splash tap nozzle comprising a cap-shaped joint provided with a soft cylinder desTined to clamp on the tap outer surface, and a filter provided with a convex head and made of a hard material having a uniform continuously foamed structure.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
41 words
An anti-splash tap nozzle comprising a cap-shaped joint provided with a soft cylinder desTined to clamp on the tap outer surface, and a filter provided with a convex head and made of a hard material having a uniform continuously foamed structure.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
46 words
An anti-splash tap nozzle according to claim 1, having a joint provided, on the outer part, with an external and an internal skirt directed axially downward, the upper edge of the filter being inserted into a hollow space defined by the two skirts and opening downward.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
60 words
An anti-splash tap nozzle according to claim 1, provided with an external skirt having a lower hem bent radially inward, and a filter having an integral upper protruding edge which fills in the space between the two external and internal skirts and which is capable of being clamped on by the lower hem of the external skirt bent radially inward.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
An anti-splash tap nozzle according to claim 2, provided with an internal skirt having a lower edge extending downward beyond the lower hem of the external skirt.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
40 words
An anti-splash tap nozzle according to claim 1, provided with a cylinder for clamping on the outer surface of the tap, said cylinder being folded at and extending from the joint top, inside the space surrounded by the internal skirt.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
An anti-splash tap nozzle according to claim 1, wherein the cap-shaped joint is made of soft polyvinyl chloride.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
An anti-splash tap nozzle according to claim 1, wherein the filter is a uniform continuously foamed structure made of thermoplastic resin of acrylonitrile-styrene copolymer.
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) | 1975-12-26 | 1976-06-26 | 1976-12-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-12-26 | 1980-06-26 | 1980-12-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-12-26 | 1984-06-26 | 1984-12-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |