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US3904121A
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Water distributor for downspouts
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-11-20
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Granted: 1975-09-09
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Expires: 1993-11-20
Abstract
Abstract An elbow shaped extension telescopically mountable on the bottom of a downspout and angled outwardly therefrom. The outwardly extending portion incorporates a perforated closure plate on the outer end and water discharging apertures peripherally thereabout. Alternatively, a pair of laterally directed valve controlled hose couplings are provided for the mounting of soaker hoses in water receiving communication with the distributor.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward R Geagan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 05:13
CPC Classifications
B; B05; B05B; B05B1/00; B05B1/14; E; E04; E04D; E04D13/00; E04D13/04; E04D13/08; B05B1/1421; E04D2013/0833
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
195 words
A water distributor comprising a rigid hollow elbow shaped extension selectively mountable on the lower end of a downspout in water receiving communication therewith, said extension including opposed generally equal length linear end sections comprising a first downspout engaging mounting end section inward of a first end of the extension and a second water discharging end section inward of the second end of the extension and angularly related to the mounting section, means for restricting the axial discharge of water from the discharge end section through the second end of the extension comprising a panel closing the second end of the extension, said panel having a small number of water passing openings therein forming a combined flow path of substantially less area than the area of the second end, and means encouraging lateral discharge of water from the discharge end section inward of the second end, the means encouraging lateral discharge of water from the discharge end section comprising at least one lateral opening through said discharge end section and a hose coupling mounted on the extension in alignment with the opening, said hose coupling being adapted to selectively mount an elongated water distributing hose.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
195 words
A water distributor comprising a rigid hollow elbow shaped extension selectively mountable on the lower end of a downspout in water receiving communication therewith, said extension including opposed generally equal length linear end sections comprising a first downspout engaging mounting end section inward of a first end of the extension and a second water discharging end section inward of the second end of the extension and angularly related to the mounting section, means for restricting the axial discharge of water from the discharge end section through the second end of the extension comprising a panel closing the second end of the extension, said panel having a small number of water passing openings therein forming a combined flow path of substantially less area than the area of the second end, and means encouraging lateral discharge of water from the discharge end section inward of the second end, the means encouraging lateral discharge of water from the discharge end section comprising at least one lateral opening through said discharge end section and a hose coupling mounted on the extension in alignment with the opening, said hose coupling being adapted to selectively mount an elongated water distributing hose.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The distributor of claim 1 wherein said hose coupling includes an on-off valve assembly for a selective control of the discharge of water therethrough.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The distributor of claim 2 including means mounting said panel for selective removal and exposure of the interior of the extension.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The distributor of claim 1 including an elongated water distributing hose engaged with said hose coupling and extending laterally outward from said discharge end section.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
53 words
The distributor of claim 2 including a second lateral opening through said discharge end section remote from said first mentioned lateral opening, a hose coupling mounted in alignment with the second opening and an on-off valve assembly included in the second hose coupling for a selective control of the discharge of water therethrough.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
The distributor of claim 5 including an elongated water distributing hose mounted on each hose coupling and projecting laterally outward from the discharge end section.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
130 words
For use in conjunction with a downspout mountable along a building wall, a water distributor, said distributor comprising a hollow elbow shaped extension, said extension including a first end telescopically engageable with the lower end of a downspout, and a second end angularly remote from said first end for orientation outward of the building wall, means closing said second end in a manner so as to restrict flow from the extension therethrough, water discharging openings laterally through said extension at spaced points thereabout inward of said second end, a hose coupling mounted on said extension about each discharge opening, each hose coupling projecting laterally from said extension, and a water distributing hose coupled to each coupling and projecting laterally from said extension for orientation generally parallel to the building wall.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
130 words
For use in conjunction with a downspout mountable along a building wall, a water distributor, said distributor comprising a hollow elbow shaped extension, said extension including a first end telescopically engageable with the lower end of a downspout, and a second end angularly remote from said first end for orientation outward of the building wall, means closing said second end in a manner so as to restrict flow from the extension therethrough, water discharging openings laterally through said extension at spaced points thereabout inward of said second end, a hose coupling mounted on said extension about each discharge opening, each hose coupling projecting laterally from said extension, and a water distributing hose coupled to each coupling and projecting laterally from said extension for orientation generally parallel to the building wall.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
24 words
The distributor of claim 7 wherein each hose coupling includes an on-off valve assembly for a selective control of the discharge of water therethrough.
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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) | 1978-09-08 | 1979-03-10 | 1979-09-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-09-08 | 1983-03-10 | 1983-09-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-09-08 | 1987-03-10 | 1987-09-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |