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US3760431A
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Portable shower
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-12-10
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Granted: 1973-09-25
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Expires: 1990-12-10
Abstract
Abstract A portable shower assembled from a standard, conventional water container. A kit for converting standard containers into a portable shower. A connector is provided in the kit for mounting a conduit and shower head. The connector replaces the filler cap of the water container and provision is made for connecting a deformable air foot pump thereto.
Inventors
- 👤 B Schwibner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 20:34
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47K; A47K3/00; A47K3/28; A47K3/288
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
152 words
A kit for assembling a portable shower in conjunction with a portable, sealed water container comprising, conduit means connectable in operation to a conventional portable, sealed water container having a removable filler cap, a connector for connecting said conduit means to said sealed container and constructed to replace said filler cap, said connector having an opening, into which said conduit means extends, said conduit means including a portion mounted in operation outwardly of said container and a portion extending into the interior of said cOntainer when said conduit means is connected to said container, a portable air pump having a tube connectable in operation to said container for applying air under pressure into the interior of said container for expelling water therein out through said conduit means, and a shower head mounted in use on said conduit means, whereby said conventional sealed container is easily converted into a shower with said kit.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
152 words
A kit for assembling a portable shower in conjunction with a portable, sealed water container comprising, conduit means connectable in operation to a conventional portable, sealed water container having a removable filler cap, a connector for connecting said conduit means to said sealed container and constructed to replace said filler cap, said connector having an opening, into which said conduit means extends, said conduit means including a portion mounted in operation outwardly of said container and a portion extending into the interior of said cOntainer when said conduit means is connected to said container, a portable air pump having a tube connectable in operation to said container for applying air under pressure into the interior of said container for expelling water therein out through said conduit means, and a shower head mounted in use on said conduit means, whereby said conventional sealed container is easily converted into a shower with said kit.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
45 words
A kit for assembling a portable shower in conjunction with a portable, sealed water container according to claim 1, in which said portable pump comprises a deformable bulbous pump portion connected to said tube for compressing air in said pump portion by intermittent deformation thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
A kit for assembling a portable shower in conjunction with a portable, sealed water container according to claim 2, in which said pump comprises a foot pump.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
42 words
A kit for assembling a portable shower in conjunction with a portable, sealed water container according to claim 1, in which said connector comprises means for connecting thereto said tube of said pump for supplying air into said container through said connector.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
36 words
A kit for assembling a portable shower in conjunction with a portable, sealed water container according to claim 1, in which said portion of said conduit means extending outwardly of said container comprises a rigid conduit.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
36 words
A kit for assembling a portable shower in conjunction with a portable, sealed water container according to claim 1, in which said connector comprises a threaded cap portion removably mounting said conduit means on said container.
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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) | 1976-09-24 | 1977-03-26 | 1977-09-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-09-24 | 1981-03-26 | 1981-09-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-09-24 | 1985-03-26 | 1985-09-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |