US3925828A
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Portable shower
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-06-08
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Granted: 1975-12-16
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Expires: 1993-06-08
Abstract
Abstract A portable shower is disclosed which is especially adapted for use by campers. The shower structure includes a frame comprised of horizontal and vertical sides formed of telescopically fitted members. Such a structure enables the frame to be expanded for use and collapsed for storage. A housing formed of a flexible plastic material and having a water tight bottom is fitted over the expanded frame. A first container is provided for holding the bathing water and a second container for holding the used water. A pump is provided for simultaneously supplying water from the first container and returning the used water to the second container. The two containers can be nested together and used to store the collapsed frame and the folded plastic housing along with the pump and lengths of hose.
Inventors
- 👤 Sunyong P Kim
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 18:17
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47K; A47K3/00; A47K3/28; A47K3/30; A47K3/32; A47K3/325; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S135/00; Y10S135/902
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
259 words
A portable shower comprising: a box-like shaped housing formed of a thin plastic material, said housing having a water tight bottom and having a zippered opening on the front side wall thereof; a pair of brackets extending from the sidewall of a camping vehicle, the upper corners of said boxlike shaped housing being suspended from said brackets; a stand disposed on the bottom of the interior of said housing; a shower head fixture within said housing, said shower head fixture including a length of hose having a coupler on the end thereof, said coupler extending through the sidewall of said housing, said housing having an outlet tube extending from the bottom of a sidewall thereof; a first and second container positioned outside said housing; a pump having a supply portion and a return portion, said supply pump portion having a supply inlet and a supply outlet, and said return pump portion having a return inlet and a return outlet; a first length of supply hose connecting said first container to the supply inlet of said supply pump portion; a second length of supply hose connecting the supply outlet of said supply pump portion to said coupler; a first length of return hose connecting the outlet tube on the bottom of said housing to the return inlet of said return pump portion; a second length of return hose connecting the return outlet of said return pump portion to said second container; and a remote switch actuator having a knob disposed within said housing for controlling the actuation of said pump.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
259 words
A portable shower comprising: a box-like shaped housing formed of a thin plastic material, said housing having a water tight bottom and having a zippered opening on the front side wall thereof; a pair of brackets extending from the sidewall of a camping vehicle, the upper corners of said boxlike shaped housing being suspended from said brackets; a stand disposed on the bottom of the interior of said housing; a shower head fixture within said housing, said shower head fixture including a length of hose having a coupler on the end thereof, said coupler extending through the sidewall of said housing, said housing having an outlet tube extending from the bottom of a sidewall thereof; a first and second container positioned outside said housing; a pump having a supply portion and a return portion, said supply pump portion having a supply inlet and a supply outlet, and said return pump portion having a return inlet and a return outlet; a first length of supply hose connecting said first container to the supply inlet of said supply pump portion; a second length of supply hose connecting the supply outlet of said supply pump portion to said coupler; a first length of return hose connecting the outlet tube on the bottom of said housing to the return inlet of said return pump portion; a second length of return hose connecting the return outlet of said return pump portion to said second container; and a remote switch actuator having a knob disposed within said housing for controlling the actuation of said pump.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
245 words
A portable shower comprising: a box-like frame having vertical and horizontal sides formed of telescopic members; a box-like shaped housing formed of a thin, plastic material and fitted about said box-like frame when the latter is in its fully extended position, said housing having a water tight bottom with a discharge opening; a shower head connected by a length of hose to a coupler attached to a vertical side of the frame; a stand disposed on the bottom of said housing; a first container for fresh water positioned outside of the housing; a second container for used water positioned outside of the housing; a pump with first and second portions, said first pump portion having a supply inlet and a supply outlet and said second pump portion having a return inlet and return outlet; a first length of supply hose connecting said first container to the supply inlet of said first pump portion; a second length of supply hose connecting the supply outlet of said first pump portion to said coupler; a first length of return hose connecting said discharge opening to the return inleT of said second pump portion; and a second length of return hose connecting the return outlet of said second pump portion to said second container; wherein said first and second containers are shaped such that when not in use they can be nested together to provide a receptacle for storing the collapsed frame structure and housing and associated shower equipment.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
245 words
A portable shower comprising: a box-like frame having vertical and horizontal sides formed of telescopic members; a box-like shaped housing formed of a thin, plastic material and fitted about said box-like frame when the latter is in its fully extended position, said housing having a water tight bottom with a discharge opening; a shower head connected by a length of hose to a coupler attached to a vertical side of the frame; a stand disposed on the bottom of said housing; a first container for fresh water positioned outside of the housing; a second container for used water positioned outside of the housing; a pump with first and second portions, said first pump portion having a supply inlet and a supply outlet and said second pump portion having a return inlet and return outlet; a first length of supply hose connecting said first container to the supply inlet of said first pump portion; a second length of supply hose connecting the supply outlet of said first pump portion to said coupler; a first length of return hose connecting said discharge opening to the return inleT of said second pump portion; and a second length of return hose connecting the return outlet of said second pump portion to said second container; wherein said first and second containers are shaped such that when not in use they can be nested together to provide a receptacle for storing the collapsed frame structure and housing and associated shower equipment.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
142 words
A portable shower comprising: a box-like collapsible frame, a box-like housing formed of flexible material and capable of being fitted up over and about the box-like frame when the latter is in its extended position to provide a water tight bottom on said frame, a shower head within said housing, a first and second container located outside said housing, a first and second pump means, a first conduit means including said first pump means for supplying water from said first container to said shower head, and a second conduit means including said second pump means for discharging water from the bottom of said housing into said second container, said first and second container being shaped so that when not in use they can be nested together to provide a compact receptacle for storing the collapsed frame and housing and other shower equipment.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
142 words
A portable shower comprising: a box-like collapsible frame, a box-like housing formed of flexible material and capable of being fitted up over and about the box-like frame when the latter is in its extended position to provide a water tight bottom on said frame, a shower head within said housing, a first and second container located outside said housing, a first and second pump means, a first conduit means including said first pump means for supplying water from said first container to said shower head, and a second conduit means including said second pump means for discharging water from the bottom of said housing into said second container, said first and second container being shaped so that when not in use they can be nested together to provide a compact receptacle for storing the collapsed frame and housing and other shower equipment.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
The invention in accordance with claim 3 including brackets attached to a camping vehicle for supporting the frame in an upright position.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
30 words
The invention in accordance with claim 3 including a remote switch actuator having a knob disposed within said housing for controlling the actuation of said first and second pump means.
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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) | 1978-12-15 | 1979-06-16 | 1979-12-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-12-15 | 1983-06-16 | 1983-12-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-12-15 | 1987-06-16 | 1987-12-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |