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US3969776A
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Water lounge
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-07-31
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Granted: 1976-07-20
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Expires: 1995-07-31
Abstract
Abstract Water lounge comprises generally rectangular shaped impervious body portion including bottom wall with front, back and side walls extending upwardly therefrom adapted to hold water. Spaced apart wheels are rotatably secured to body portion near back wall thereof, and adjustable backrest is within body portion also near back wall thereof. Drain is provided in bottom wall of body portion, and several props extend downwardly from body portion near front wall thereof for maintaining body portion generally level.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert Gildea
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 19:07
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04H; E04H4/00; E04H4/0018; E04H4/0031; E04H4/0037; A; A47; A47K; A47K3/00; A47K3/02; A47K3/12; A47K3/125; E04H2004/0068; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S5/00; Y10S5/928
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
94 words
A water lounge comprising a generally rectangular shaped impervious body portion including a bottom wall with front, back and side walls extending upwardly therefrom adapted to hold water, a pair of spaced apart wheels rotatably secured to the body portion near the back wall thereof, an adjustable backrest within the body portion also near the back wall thereof, a drain in the bottom wall of the body portion, and at least one prop externally thereof and extending downwardly from the body portion near the front wall thereof for maintaining the body portion generally level.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
94 words
A water lounge comprising a generally rectangular shaped impervious body portion including a bottom wall with front, back and side walls extending upwardly therefrom adapted to hold water, a pair of spaced apart wheels rotatably secured to the body portion near the back wall thereof, an adjustable backrest within the body portion also near the back wall thereof, a drain in the bottom wall of the body portion, and at least one prop externally thereof and extending downwardly from the body portion near the front wall thereof for maintaining the body portion generally level.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
A water lounge as in claim 1 in combination with an umbrella releasably and adjustably secured to the body portion and arranged in shading relationship thereto.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
A water lounge as in claim 1 wherein at least one of the side walls includes a generally horizontally disposed counter portion extending outwardly therefrom at the upper portion of the side wall.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
A water lounge as in claim 3 wherein each side wall includes a counter portion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
A water lounge as in claim 4 in combination with an umbrella releasably and adjustably secured to the body portion and arranged in shading relationship thereto.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
43 words
A water lounge as in claim 1 including a water inlet connection in the lower half of the front wall of the body portion at one side thereof whereby water under pressure may be introduced into the body portion in a swirling pattern.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
A water lounge as in claim 6 in combination with an umbrella releasably and adjustably secured to the body portion and arranged in shading relationship thereto.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
42 words
A water lounge as in claim 1 wherein the backrest includes a hinge connection between the body portion and the lower end of the backrest, and retaining means spaced above the hinge connection for maintaining the backrest at a variety of inclinations.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
25 words
A water lounge as in claim 1 wherein the bottom wall of the body portion is contoured to accommodate the human body in seated position.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
35 words
A water lounge as in claim 1 wherein a pair of spaced apart props extends downwardly from the body portion near the front wall thereof, one prop in each front corner of the body portion.
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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) | 1979-07-20 | 1980-01-19 | 1980-07-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-07-20 | 1984-01-19 | 1984-07-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-07-20 | 1988-01-19 | 1988-07-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |