US3871406A
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Water spout
Assignee: Emco Ltd
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Filing: 1973-10-29
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Granted: 1975-03-18
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Expires: 1993-10-29
Abstract
Abstract This invention relates to a spout comprising a base moulded from a plastics material, said base being elongated and having a back wall, a front wall, side walls, a top and a bottom, said base having a water way therethrough, the input opening of said water way of said base terminating on said back wall, the output end of said water way terminating in said bottom of said base adjacent to said front wall and being a discharge opening, a cover for said base having a top, side walls and a front wall, said front wall and said side walls of said cover being spaced to embrace said front wall and said side walls of said base and, when in embracing relationship therewith, to dispose said top of said cover in overlying relation to said top of said base, said front wall of said base and said front wall of said cover being formed for interlocking relationship with each other, said side walls of said base and said cover each being formed for interlocking relationship with each other, said side walls of said cover being flexible laterally with respect to each other whereby to enter into and out of said interlocking relationship with said base.
Inventors
- 👤 Leslie T Anderson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 18:31
CPC Classifications
E; E03; E03C; E03C1/00; E03C1/02; E03C1/04; E03C1/0404; F; F16; F16K; F16K27/00; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/9464
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
223 words
A spout comprising a base and a removable cover both moulded from a plastics material, said base being elongated and having integrally formed therewith a back wall, a front wall, side walls, a top and a bottom, and said cover for said base having a top, side walls and a front wall, said base having a water way therethrough; the input opening of said water way of said base terminating on said back wall, the output end of said water way terminating in said bottom of said base adjacent to said front wall and being a discharge opening, said front wall and said side walls of said cover being spaced to embrace said front wall and said side walls of said base and, when in embracing relationship therewith, to dispose said top of said cover in overlying relation resting on the top of said back wall and said front wall of said base, and said front walls of said cover and base being formed for interlocking relationship with each other, the lower marginal portions of said side walls of said base and said cover including detent and lug means formed for interlocking relationship with each other, said side walls of said cover being flexible laterally with respect to each other whereby to enter into and out of said interlocking relationship with said base.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
223 words
A spout comprising a base and a removable cover both moulded from a plastics material, said base being elongated and having integrally formed therewith a back wall, a front wall, side walls, a top and a bottom, and said cover for said base having a top, side walls and a front wall, said base having a water way therethrough; the input opening of said water way of said base terminating on said back wall, the output end of said water way terminating in said bottom of said base adjacent to said front wall and being a discharge opening, said front wall and said side walls of said cover being spaced to embrace said front wall and said side walls of said base and, when in embracing relationship therewith, to dispose said top of said cover in overlying relation resting on the top of said back wall and said front wall of said base, and said front walls of said cover and base being formed for interlocking relationship with each other, the lower marginal portions of said side walls of said base and said cover including detent and lug means formed for interlocking relationship with each other, said side walls of said cover being flexible laterally with respect to each other whereby to enter into and out of said interlocking relationship with said base.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
A spout as claimed in claim 1 in which said side walls of said base and said cover are formed for interlocking relationship as aforesaid at the lower marginal portions of said side walls of said cover.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
A spout as claimed in claim 2 in which said front wall of said base and said front wall of said cover are formed for interlocking relationship with each other as aforesaid adjacent their lower marginal portions.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
42 words
A spout as claimed in claim 1 in which said side walls of said base and said cover are formed for interlocking relationship as aforesaid at the lower marginal portions and adjacent the back end of said side walls of said cover.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
A spout as claimed in claim 4 in which said front wall of said base and said front wall of said cover are formed for interlocking relationship with each other as aforesaid adjacent their lower marginal portions.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
33 words
A spout as claimed in claim 1 in which said side walls of said base and said cover are formed for interlocking relationship as aforesaid adjacent the back end of said side walls.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
37 words
A spout as claimed in claim 6 in which said front wall of said base and said front wall of said cover are formed for interlocking relationship with each other as aforesaid adjacent their lower marginal portions.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
37 words
A spout as claimed in claim 6 in which a portion of said body which is beneath said cover is formed with flats for receiving wrench for turning said body into communication with a water outlet nipple.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
37 words
A spout as claimed in claim 1 in which said front wall of said base and said front wall of said cover are formed for interlocking relationship with each other as aforesaid adjacent their lower marginal portions.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
24 words
A spout as claimed in claim 9 in which said front wall of said body is flexible in the longitudinal direction of said body.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
38 words
A spout as claimed in claim 1 in which a portion of said body which is beneath said cover is formed with flats for receiving a wrench for turning said body into communication with a water outlet nipple.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
24 words
A spout as claimed in claim 1 in which said front wall of said body is flexible in the longitudinal direction of said body.
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) | 1978-03-17 | 1978-09-16 | 1979-03-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-03-17 | 1982-09-16 | 1983-03-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-03-17 | 1986-09-16 | 1987-03-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |