US3907203A
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Shower equipment with liquid dispenser for shower head
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-04-12
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Granted: 1975-09-23
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Expires: 1994-04-12
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus for dispensing liquid soap or other water additive into the water ejected from a shower head. The apparatus may include a supply unit for holding a stored supply of soap normally mounted in the shower stall area. A conduit connects this supply unit to a mixer unit which is mounted on the shower head.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas L Skillings
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 21:32
CPC Classifications
E; E03; E03C; E03C1/00; E03C1/02; E03C1/04; E03C1/046; E03C1/0465
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
103 words
The combination of a shower head for ejecting shower water and a water supply therefor, mixer means for mixing a liquid water additive into the water ejected by the shower head, said mixer means comprising a shield disposed in advance of said shower head against which at least a portion of the water ejected from said head impinges, and a diffuser element disposed behind said shield and in advance of said shower head for diffusing liquid composition leaving said conduit, a Supply unit for holding a stored supply of said liquid additive, and a conduit connecting said supply unit and said mixer means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
103 words
The combination of a shower head for ejecting shower water and a water supply therefor, mixer means for mixing a liquid water additive into the water ejected by the shower head, said mixer means comprising a shield disposed in advance of said shower head against which at least a portion of the water ejected from said head impinges, and a diffuser element disposed behind said shield and in advance of said shower head for diffusing liquid composition leaving said conduit, a Supply unit for holding a stored supply of said liquid additive, and a conduit connecting said supply unit and said mixer means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The combination of claim 1, wherein said mixer means further comprising a mounting portion mounting the mixer means on said shower head.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
124 words
Dispensing apparatus for dispensing liquid soap and the like into the water ejected from a shower head comprising a bottle holder adapted to support a bottle in an inverted position, a conduit having an end adapted to connect to the base of a bottle disposed in said holder, and a mixer unit for mixing the soap with water ejected from said head, said mixer unit including a mounting portion for mounting the unit on a shower head, a shield adapted to be positioned in advance of the shower head whereby water ejected from the shower head impinges on the shield, and a diffuser element adjacent said shield and located behind the shield, said shield including means for mounting the other end of said conduit.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
124 words
Dispensing apparatus for dispensing liquid soap and the like into the water ejected from a shower head comprising a bottle holder adapted to support a bottle in an inverted position, a conduit having an end adapted to connect to the base of a bottle disposed in said holder, and a mixer unit for mixing the soap with water ejected from said head, said mixer unit including a mounting portion for mounting the unit on a shower head, a shield adapted to be positioned in advance of the shower head whereby water ejected from the shower head impinges on the shield, and a diffuser element adjacent said shield and located behind the shield, said shield including means for mounting the other end of said conduit.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
115 words
The combination of a shower head for ejecting shower water and a water supply therefor, mixer means for mixing a liquid water additive into the water ejected by the shower head, said mixer means comprising a stationary shield disposed in advance of said shower head against which at least a portion of the water ejected from said head impinges, a supply unit for holding a stored supply of said liquid additive, and a conduit with one end connecting with said supply unit and a discharge end connecting with said mixer means, said discharge end being mounted on said shield and communicating with a region disposed behind said shield and in advance of said shower head.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
115 words
The combination of a shower head for ejecting shower water and a water supply therefor, mixer means for mixing a liquid water additive into the water ejected by the shower head, said mixer means comprising a stationary shield disposed in advance of said shower head against which at least a portion of the water ejected from said head impinges, a supply unit for holding a stored supply of said liquid additive, and a conduit with one end connecting with said supply unit and a discharge end connecting with said mixer means, said discharge end being mounted on said shield and communicating with a region disposed behind said shield and in advance of said shower head.
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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) | 1978-09-22 | 1979-03-24 | 1979-09-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-09-22 | 1983-03-24 | 1983-09-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-09-22 | 1987-03-24 | 1987-09-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |