US3913839A
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Dual shower attachment device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-01-23
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Granted: 1975-10-21
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Expires: 1995-01-23
Abstract
Abstract An attachment device for converting a single shower head personal shower installation to dual, opposed shower head installation to provide for showering at each side of the shower enclosure or recess in which the device is installed, is described. A sectional, tubular support member is provided with adjustable thrust abutment means at one end for frictional engagement between opposite sidewall portions of the shower recess or enclosure in securing the attachment device in place. Shower head fittings installed along the length of the tubular support member near each end thereof communicate for fluid flow therebetween by means of a flexible conduit contained within that portion of the tubular support member between the shower head fittings. Flexible supply conduit means is provided for interconnecting one of the shower head fittings with the shower head supply arm of the shower enclosure or recess in which the attachment device is installed. A control valve in each of the shower head fittings provides for selective control of shower water thereto for independent or dual use in showering.
Inventors
- 👤 Mark L Wilson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 21:49
CPC Classifications
E; E03; E03C; E03C1/00; E03C1/02; E03C1/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
268 words
A dual shower head attachment device comprising, in combination, a sectional tubular support structure, said structure comprising a plurality of central tubular support member sections, means for removably interconnecting said central tubular support member sections in coaxial alignment, a shower head fitting inter-fittingly connectable at each end of said interconnected central tubular support sections, said cylindrical shower head fittings each comprising a cylindrical body portion and means for interconnecting one end each of said cylindrical body portions in coaxial alignment with the opposed outer end portions of said interconnected tubular support member sections, a tubular end member extending coaxially outwardly of each of the other ends of said shower head fitting body portions, means for removably securing said end members to their respective shower head fittings, means for adjustably extending the length of one of said end members for varying the overall length of said tubular support structure, said shower head fittings each comprising a shower head nipple portion and a second nipple portion both of which extend sidewardly outwardly of said cylindrical body portion, said shower head fittings each further comprising a third nipple portion extending coaxially outwardly of said one end of its respective cylindrical body portion, passageway means within each of said shower head fitting members intercommunicating with the ports of said associated shower head nipple portion and said second and third nipple portions, and a flexible conduit removably secured between said third coaxial nipple portions of each of said shower head fittings and receivable within said interconnected central tubular support member sections for conducting water between said passageway means of said shower head fittings.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
268 words
A dual shower head attachment device comprising, in combination, a sectional tubular support structure, said structure comprising a plurality of central tubular support member sections, means for removably interconnecting said central tubular support member sections in coaxial alignment, a shower head fitting inter-fittingly connectable at each end of said interconnected central tubular support sections, said cylindrical shower head fittings each comprising a cylindrical body portion and means for interconnecting one end each of said cylindrical body portions in coaxial alignment with the opposed outer end portions of said interconnected tubular support member sections, a tubular end member extending coaxially outwardly of each of the other ends of said shower head fitting body portions, means for removably securing said end members to their respective shower head fittings, means for adjustably extending the length of one of said end members for varying the overall length of said tubular support structure, said shower head fittings each comprising a shower head nipple portion and a second nipple portion both of which extend sidewardly outwardly of said cylindrical body portion, said shower head fittings each further comprising a third nipple portion extending coaxially outwardly of said one end of its respective cylindrical body portion, passageway means within each of said shower head fitting members intercommunicating with the ports of said associated shower head nipple portion and said second and third nipple portions, and a flexible conduit removably secured between said third coaxial nipple portions of each of said shower head fittings and receivable within said interconnected central tubular support member sections for conducting water between said passageway means of said shower head fittings.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
62 words
A dual shower head attachment device as defiNed in claim 1 including a flexible conduit for interconnecting said second nipple portion of one of said shower head fittings with a shower head supply arm of an ordinary bathroom shower, and closure cap means for sealing off the outlet port of said second nipple member of the other of said shower head fittings.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
46 words
A dual shower head attachment device as defined in claim 1 including valve means in each of said shower head nipple portions for controlling the flow of water therethrough and a shower head fitted at the outer end of each of said shower head nipple portions.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
A dual shower head attachment device as defined in claim 2 wherein said shower head nipple portions extend angularly outwardly of their respective body portions to define acute angles with respect to their respective third nipple portions.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
39 words
A dual head attachment device as defined in claim 4 wherein said second nipple portions extend perpendicularly outwardly of their respective body portions and lie substantially in a common plane with respect to their respective shower head nipple portions.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
64 words
A dual shower head attachment device as defined in claim 1 wherein said means for removably interconnecting said central tubular support sections in coaxial alignment comprises reduced diameter end portions at each end of one of said plurality of central tubular support member sections, telescoping receivable within one end portion each of two other ones of said plurality of central tubular support central sections.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
73 words
A dual shower head attachment device as defined in claim 6 wherein said means for interconnecting one end each of said shower head cylindrical body portion comprises a coaxial annular recess formed in said one end of each of said cylindrical body portions of such size and diameter as to receive, in sliding fit therein, outer end portions of one each of said two of said plurality of central tubular support member sections.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
69 words
A dual shower head attachment device as defined in claim 1 wherein said means for adjustably extending the length of one of said end members comprises a tubular extension member telescopingly fitted over the outer end of said one end member, a nut coaxially secured within the said one end member, and a threaded bolt coaxially secured with respect to said extension member and threadingly engaged in said nut.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
37 words
A dual shower head attachment device as defined in claim 8 and further including a pair of friction pads secured one each to the outer end of the other of said end members and said extension member.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-10-20 | 1983-04-21 | 1983-10-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-10-20 | 1987-04-21 | 1987-10-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |