US4139022A
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Article for reducing the flow of water to a shower head
Assignee: WATER SAVE Inc
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Filing: 1977-07-18
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Granted: 1979-02-13
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Expires: 1997-07-18
Abstract
Abstract An article which may be placed at a point between the water pipe inflow line and a shower head to reduce the inflow of water to the shower head. More particularily a disc shaped article having a hole in its center and being concaved inward from its outer circumference to the center hole. The size and shape of said article being such that it is adaptable to a multiplicity of different size and shape shower heads.
Inventors
- 👤 John C. Marmon, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 08:47
CPC Classifications
B; B05; B05B; B05B1/00; B05B1/14; B05B1/18; B05B1/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
123 words
An article for reducing the flow of water from a swiveling shower head comprising: a single disc shaped shower head insertion piece having a circular opening in its center, said disc having one surface concaved inward from its outer circumference to said opening disposed adjacent the ball member of said swiveling shower head and a second surface convexed outward from the outer circumference to said opening disposed adjacent the socket member of said swiveling shower head, said opening having an annular raised ridge means circumscribed there about and extending from said inward concave surface for disposition within a water supply line to retain alignment of said circular opening with said water supply line when said shower head is swiveled about its longitudinal axis.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
123 words
An article for reducing the flow of water from a swiveling shower head comprising: a single disc shaped shower head insertion piece having a circular opening in its center, said disc having one surface concaved inward from its outer circumference to said opening disposed adjacent the ball member of said swiveling shower head and a second surface convexed outward from the outer circumference to said opening disposed adjacent the socket member of said swiveling shower head, said opening having an annular raised ridge means circumscribed there about and extending from said inward concave surface for disposition within a water supply line to retain alignment of said circular opening with said water supply line when said shower head is swiveled about its longitudinal axis.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
An article as in claim 1 wherein; the diameter of said disc is between 0.60 inches to 0.90 inches and the diameter of said opening is 0.10 inches to 0.3 inches.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
An article as in claim 2 wherein; said disc is composed of a rigid, non-corrosive, easily moldable material.
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) | 1982-02-12 | 1982-08-14 | 1983-02-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-02-12 | 1986-08-14 | 1987-02-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-02-12 | 1990-08-14 | 1991-02-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |