US3779467A
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Ablutionary appliances
Assignee: Kohler Mira Ltd
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Filing: 1972-09-19
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Granted: 1973-12-18
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Expires: 1992-09-19
Abstract
Abstract A spray nozzle fitting in which a spray head is rotatably mounted on a body for movement from a first to a second position to change the direction of the discharge spray, and valve means within the spray nozzle controlled by such rotation of the spray head to obtain respective different rates of discharge flow when the spray head is in the first or second position.
Inventors
- 👤 D Arbon
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 20:41
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47K; A47K3/00; A47K3/28; B; B05; B05B; B05B1/00; B05B1/30; B05B1/3026; E; E03; E03C; E03C1/00; E03C1/02; E03C1/04; E03C1/0404; E03C1/06; E03C2001/0417
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
144 words
A spray nozzle fitting comprising an elongated body formed with a bore for communication with a liquid supply, a spray head rotatably mounted on said body and having a spray discharge outlet, valve means mounted within said spray nozzle and providing a path for liquid from said bore to said discharge outlet, said valve means including a valve member mounted coaxially of said spray head and rotatable in said body between first and second positions to provide two different rates of flow through said valve means, said spray head and said valve member having interengaging means which serve to rotate said valve member relative to said body when said spray head is rotated between said first position in which said spray discharge outlet is direct in one sense and said second position in which said spray discharge outlet is directed in an alternative sense.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
144 words
A spray nozzle fitting comprising an elongated body formed with a bore for communication with a liquid supply, a spray head rotatably mounted on said body and having a spray discharge outlet, valve means mounted within said spray nozzle and providing a path for liquid from said bore to said discharge outlet, said valve means including a valve member mounted coaxially of said spray head and rotatable in said body between first and second positions to provide two different rates of flow through said valve means, said spray head and said valve member having interengaging means which serve to rotate said valve member relative to said body when said spray head is rotated between said first position in which said spray discharge outlet is direct in one sense and said second position in which said spray discharge outlet is directed in an alternative sense.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
75 words
A spray nozzle fitting according to claim 1 wherein said body includes a port arranged to register with either one of two ports of differing cross-sectional area formed in said valve member when said valve member is either in said first or second positions whereby said different flow rates may be obtained, and said valve member is arranged to close said liquid path during rotation of the spray head between said first and second positions.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
64 words
A spray nozzle fitting according to claim 2 wherein said body port opens to an annular chamber extending between said body and said spray head and said annular chamber is in communication with a discharge chamber, and a perforated spray nozzle mounted on said spray head extending transverse to the axis of rotation of said spray head terminates the extent of said discharge chamber.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
48 words
A spray nozzle fitting according to claim 3 wherein said valve member is cup-shaped and rotatably mounted within said body, said valve member having a base remote from the inlet of said bore, lugs on said base of said valve member engaging with slots in said spray head.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
69 words
A spray nozzle fitting according to claim 4 wherein said first and second positions of the spray head are diametrically opposed and defined by means carried by said spray head located in a semi-circular groove having closed ends formed in said body, a hand grip carried by said body, and a bore extending through said hand grip and communicating with a liquid supply and said bore in said body.
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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) | 1976-12-17 | 1977-06-18 | 1977-12-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-12-17 | 1981-06-18 | 1981-12-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-12-17 | 1985-06-18 | 1985-12-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |