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US3984880A
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Splash guard and diverter for shower curtains
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-07-11
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Granted: 1976-10-12
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Expires: 1995-07-11
Abstract
Abstract A web has a front or lower footing attachable to the rim of a bathtub but bending or curving to the inner edge of the bathtub rim. A second or upward footing is attachable to the wall, normally tile, above the rim of the bathtub. A round bead, for both safety and strength purposes, extends along the edge of the web from the upper edge of the upward footing to the outer edge of the lower footing, curving outwardly and downwardly from the top, then downwardly at an angle, then concavely and then convexly to the lower footing.
Inventors
- 👤 Arnold F. Schrameyer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 22:22
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47K; A47K3/00; A47K3/28; A47K3/30; A47K3/302; A47K3/001
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
154 words
A splash guard for a bathtub installed in a recess having a wall abutting the inner side and each end of the tub, said tub having an outer rim having a top, and a shower facility extending from one of said walls, said splash guard comprising: a first footing constructed and arranged to extend along said tub rim in a direction away from the corresponding end wall; a second footing constructed and arranged to extend upwardly along said end wall from said tub rim; a web connecting said footings and having an upper edge constructed and arranged to slope generally downwardly to said tub rim; and said splash guard being adapted to be installed with the portion thereof adjacent said end wall being spaced outwardly from the inner edge of said tub rim and having an offset whereby the opposite end thereof extends to a point closely adjacent the inside edge of said rim.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
154 words
A splash guard for a bathtub installed in a recess having a wall abutting the inner side and each end of the tub, said tub having an outer rim having a top, and a shower facility extending from one of said walls, said splash guard comprising: a first footing constructed and arranged to extend along said tub rim in a direction away from the corresponding end wall; a second footing constructed and arranged to extend upwardly along said end wall from said tub rim; a web connecting said footings and having an upper edge constructed and arranged to slope generally downwardly to said tub rim; and said splash guard being adapted to be installed with the portion thereof adjacent said end wall being spaced outwardly from the inner edge of said tub rim and having an offset whereby the opposite end thereof extends to a point closely adjacent the inside edge of said rim.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
A splash guard as defined in claim 1, wherein: said web and lower footing are provided with a bend intermediate the ends thereof to serve as said offset and place said opposite end adjacent the inside edge of said rim.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
A splash guard as defined in claim 1, wherein: said web and lower footing are provided with a curve adjacent said opposite end to serve as said offset and place said opposite end adjacent the inside edge of said rim.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
A splash guard as defined in claim 1, wherein: said footings have edges which are spaced from and generally parallel to said web; and said footings slope from said web, on each side thereof, to said edges.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
A splash guard as defined in claim 1, wherein: a bead having a generally round cross section extends along the upper edge of said web, between said first and second footings.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
40 words
A splash guard as defined in claim 1, wherein: the upper edge of said web curves outwardly and downwardly from said second footing, then slopes downwardly at an angle, then curves concavely and then curves convexly to said first footing.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
A splash guard as defined in claim 1, wherein: said second footing has a slightly greater length than said first footing.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
125 words
A splash guard as defined in claim 1, wherein: a bead having a generally round cross section extends along the upper edge of said web, between said first and second footings; said web, bead and lower footing are provided with a bend intermediate the ends thereof to place said opposite end adjacent the inside edge of said rim; said bead curves outwardly and downwardly from said second footing, then slopes downwardly at an angle, then curves concavely and then curves convexly to said first footing; said footings have edges which are spaced from and generally parallel to said web; said footings slope from said web, on each side thereof, to said edges; and said second footing has a slightly greater length than said first footing.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
126 words
A splash guard as defined in claim 1, wherein: a bead having a generally round cross section extends along the upper edge of said web, between said first and second footings; said web, bead and lower footing are provided with a curve terminating in said opposite end to place said opposite end adjacent the inside edge of said rim; said bead curves outwardly and downwardly from said second footing, then slopes downwardly at an angle, then curves concavely and then curves convexly to said first footing; said footings have edges which are spaced from and generally parallel to said web; said footings slope from said web, on each side thereof, to said edges; and said second footing has a slightly greater length than said first footing.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-10-12 | 1980-04-12 | 1980-10-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-10-12 | 1984-04-12 | 1984-10-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-10-12 | 1988-04-12 | 1988-10-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |