US3841346A
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Pivotable outlet insertable in plumbing
Assignee: Oederlin and Cie AG
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Filing: 1973-03-09
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Granted: 1974-10-15
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Expires: 1993-03-09
Abstract
Abstract An insertable, pivotable water outlet for plumbing systems permitting changes from the tub to shower positions, said pivotable outlet being provided with a spring actuated valve, said valve being held in the proper position by water pressure.
Inventors
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Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 07:20
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16K; F16K11/00; F16K11/02; F16K11/04; F16K11/044; F16K11/0445; F16K27/00; F16K27/02; F16K27/0263; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/2496; Y10T137/2559; Y10T137/265; Y10T137/2668; Y10T137/268; Y10T137/9464
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
233 words
A plumbing fitting for use in tub and shower, or the like use, comprising: a body; an inlet to said body; a valve chamber in said body to which said inlet is connected; said body having a first outlet communicating with and connected to said valve chamber; said body having a separate second outlet communicating with and connected to said valve chamber; valve means in said valve chamber, including a valve element for selectively blocking one of said first and said second outlets; means for shifting said valve element for said selective blocking; said first outlet terminating in an outflow sleeve, which said sleeve is supported on said fitting body and through which said sleeve the liquid from said first outlet exits; said sleeve having an exit outlet opening; said sleeve being pivotally supported on said body to be pivotable with respect to said body about a first axis; said sleeve outlet opening being directed transversely to said first axis, whereby piVoting of said sleeve redirects exit flow through said opening; said sleeve being connected with and comprising part of said means for shifting said valve element; said sleeve being shiftable with respect to said body, thereby to shift said valve element; whereby movements of said sleeve can control direction of flow through said first outlet opening and can determine through which of said first and said second outlets the exit flow passes.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
233 words
A plumbing fitting for use in tub and shower, or the like use, comprising: a body; an inlet to said body; a valve chamber in said body to which said inlet is connected; said body having a first outlet communicating with and connected to said valve chamber; said body having a separate second outlet communicating with and connected to said valve chamber; valve means in said valve chamber, including a valve element for selectively blocking one of said first and said second outlets; means for shifting said valve element for said selective blocking; said first outlet terminating in an outflow sleeve, which said sleeve is supported on said fitting body and through which said sleeve the liquid from said first outlet exits; said sleeve having an exit outlet opening; said sleeve being pivotally supported on said body to be pivotable with respect to said body about a first axis; said sleeve outlet opening being directed transversely to said first axis, whereby piVoting of said sleeve redirects exit flow through said opening; said sleeve being connected with and comprising part of said means for shifting said valve element; said sleeve being shiftable with respect to said body, thereby to shift said valve element; whereby movements of said sleeve can control direction of flow through said first outlet opening and can determine through which of said first and said second outlets the exit flow passes.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
61 words
The plumbing fitting of claim 1, further comprising a spring biasing said valve element toward the position at which said first outlet is opened; said valve element being so shaped that when it is shifted to block said first outlet, pressure of liquid passing out said second outlet holds said valve element against said spring and keeps said first outlet closed.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
The plumbing fitting of claim 1, wherein said sleeve is shiftable along said first axis for operating said valve element, and said valve element being positioned to cause said selective blocking upon such said shifting of said sleeve.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
The plumbing fitting of claim 3, further comprising a valve element drive shaft joining said sleeve and said valve element for transmitting sleeve shifting to said valve element.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
61 words
The plumbing fitting of claim 4, further comprising a spring biasing said valve element toward the position at which said first outlet is opened; said valve element being so shaped that when it is shifted to block said first outlet, pressure of liquid passing out said second outlet holds said valve element against said spring and keeps said first outlet closed.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
64 words
The plumbing fitting of claim 3, wherein said sleeve comprises a plug connection and said fitting body includes means for receiving said plug connection; said plug connection being rotatable with respect to said fitting for causing said sleeve pivoting about said first axis; means for retaining said plug connection in said body while permitting rotation of said plug connection with respect to 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) | 1977-10-14 | 1978-04-15 | 1978-10-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-10-14 | 1982-04-15 | 1982-10-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-10-14 | 1986-04-15 | 1986-10-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |