US4099672A
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Shower-head fixture
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-02-28
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Granted: 1978-07-11
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Expires: 1997-02-28
Abstract
Abstract A device for mixing various substances with shower water wherein water is supplied through an elbow device inserted in the water stream, mixed with the desired substance in an amount controlled by a valve, and returned to the shower water through an additional elbow device.
Inventors
- 👤 Ray Albert Sheahan
- 👤 Dorothy Marie Sheahan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 07:38
CPC Classifications
B; B05; B05B; B05B7/00; B05B7/24; B05B7/2402; B05B7/244; B05B7/2443; B05B7/2445; E; E03; E03C; E03C1/00; E03C1/02; E03C1/04; E03C1/046; B05B1/00; B05B1/14; B05B1/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
85 words
An oil-water mixing device for use in a shower comprising: A. an oil container for holding an oil supply; b. first elbow means for directing a portion of supply water into the container from a supply pipe, thereby mixing the oil and the water; c. second elbow means for returning the mixture from the container to the water stream; and d. valve means between the first and second elbow means and the container for controlling the amount of oil to be mixed with the water.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
85 words
An oil-water mixing device for use in a shower comprising: A. an oil container for holding an oil supply; b. first elbow means for directing a portion of supply water into the container from a supply pipe, thereby mixing the oil and the water; c. second elbow means for returning the mixture from the container to the water stream; and d. valve means between the first and second elbow means and the container for controlling the amount of oil to be mixed with the water.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
The device as claimed in claim 1 which further comprises two-hole plug means which is inserted in a first end of the valve means, and holds the elbow means in place.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The device as claimed in claim 2 wherein the elbow means are plastic "L" shaped tubes.
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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) | 1981-07-10 | 1982-01-09 | 1982-07-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-07-10 | 1986-01-09 | 1986-07-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-07-10 | 1990-01-09 | 1990-07-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |