US3801018A
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Shower head
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-08-04
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Granted: 1974-04-02
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Expires: 1992-08-04
Abstract
Abstract A shower head having a series of circumferentially spaced holes for delivering water to a supply chamber closed by a directional control valve. The control valve has a series of angularly arranged holes for producing water jets directed to impinge upon a grooved surface of a diffuser. The diffuser is mounted on a spindle which passes through the control valve into the body of the shower head. The diffuser has a diameter selected to define a narrow gap within the shower head from where a water mixture is discharged. Emollients, oils, soap or other scented materials are introduced by an injector through the shower head into a mixing chamber between the control valve and the rotary diffuser. Parallel grooves at the discharge end of the shower head deliver the water mixture in the form of shower producing water droplets.
Inventors
- 👤 R Plotz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 16:43
CPC Classifications
B; B05; B05B; B05B7/00; B05B7/24; B05B7/2402; B05B7/244; B05B7/2443; B05B3/00; B05B3/02; B05B3/04; E; E03; E03C; E03C1/00; E03C1/02; E03C1/04; E03C1/046
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
141 words
A shower head apparatus of the type for use in combination with means for delivering a controlled water supply, said apparatus comprising: a shower head including tubular-shaped walls joined with an end wall to define a hollow internal chamber, means including a directional control valve in said end wall for discharging at least one stream of water into said internal chamber, diffuser means having a generally smooth wall surface arranged in said chamber to form a water discharge gap with said tubular-shaped walls, said diffuser means including impeller surfaces defined on a generally conically shaped surface thereof extending toward said end wall. a spindle rotatably supporting said diffuser for impinging contact with said stream of water at a spaced relation from said end wall, and reservoir means communicating with said chamber at a location between said diffuser and said end wall.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
141 words
A shower head apparatus of the type for use in combination with means for delivering a controlled water supply, said apparatus comprising: a shower head including tubular-shaped walls joined with an end wall to define a hollow internal chamber, means including a directional control valve in said end wall for discharging at least one stream of water into said internal chamber, diffuser means having a generally smooth wall surface arranged in said chamber to form a water discharge gap with said tubular-shaped walls, said diffuser means including impeller surfaces defined on a generally conically shaped surface thereof extending toward said end wall. a spindle rotatably supporting said diffuser for impinging contact with said stream of water at a spaced relation from said end wall, and reservoir means communicating with said chamber at a location between said diffuser and said end wall.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
A shower head assembly according to claim 1 wherein said directional control valve includes a plurality of water discharge orifices extending in an angular direction with respect to said spindle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
A shower head assembly according to claim 2 wherein said impeller surfaces are arranged on said diffuser for impinging contact by said streams of water.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
An apparatus according to claim 3 wherein, said impeller surfaces are further defined as spirally-arranged grooves formed in said conical-shaped surface.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
An apparatus according to claim 4 further comprising parallel grooves formed in said tubular-shaped walls of said shower head.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
47 words
An apparatus according to claim 5 further comprising means in said end wall for supporting said spindle, seating surfaces in said end wall for receiving said directional control valve, and means carried by said spindle For urging said directional control valve into engagement with said seating surfaces.
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) | 1977-04-01 | 1977-10-01 | 1978-04-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-04-01 | 1981-10-01 | 1982-04-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-04-01 | 1985-10-01 | 1986-04-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |