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Apparatus for making use of water for health care
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-11-01
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Granted: 1979-10-16
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Expires: 1997-11-01
Abstract
Abstract This invention relates to apparatus for making use of water for health care. A guide strut is arranged for vertical attachment to a support means which may be a wall or a stand device and a slider cooperates with this guide strut; a spray tube is connected to the slider and a connector is provided on the spray tube to accept a flexible water-supply pipe. There is a drive element associated with the guide strut which is arranged to effect the up and down movement of the spray tube and is fitted with a drive means and a switch; the switch serves to reverse the direction of rotation of the drive means and is arranged to be actuated by two spaced engagement members.
Inventors
- 👤 Norbert Halfen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 13:47
CPC Classifications
E; E03; E03C; E03C1/00; E03C1/02; E03C1/06; E03C1/063
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
177 words
Apparatus for making use of water for health care, comprising: a guide strut arranged for vertical attachment to a support means; a slider cooperating with said guide strut; a spray tube means connected to said slider; a connector on said spray tube means for a flexible water-supply pipe; a threaded drive spindle associated with said guide strut, said drive spindle being arranged to effect up and down movement of said spray tube; said drive spindle having a reversably rotatable drive means; two spaced engagement members supported externally of said drive means; and said drive means including a switch which serves to reverse the direction of rotation of said drive means, said switch being actuable by said two spaced engagement members; at its upper end, said threaded drive spindle having a section which has a considerably finer thread than that of said spindle proper, a threaded part, threadedly mounted on said section for respective-direction longitudinal movement upon rotation of said spindle, said threaded part having means for alternately engaging said two spaced engagment members for operating said switch.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
177 words
Apparatus for making use of water for health care, comprising: a guide strut arranged for vertical attachment to a support means; a slider cooperating with said guide strut; a spray tube means connected to said slider; a connector on said spray tube means for a flexible water-supply pipe; a threaded drive spindle associated with said guide strut, said drive spindle being arranged to effect up and down movement of said spray tube; said drive spindle having a reversably rotatable drive means; two spaced engagement members supported externally of said drive means; and said drive means including a switch which serves to reverse the direction of rotation of said drive means, said switch being actuable by said two spaced engagement members; at its upper end, said threaded drive spindle having a section which has a considerably finer thread than that of said spindle proper, a threaded part, threadedly mounted on said section for respective-direction longitudinal movement upon rotation of said spindle, said threaded part having means for alternately engaging said two spaced engagment members for operating said switch.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
Apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said switch has an actuating rod which carries said two spaced engagement members.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
Apparatus according to claim 2, wherein at least one said engagement member is adjustable on said actuating rod.
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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) | 1982-10-15 | 1983-04-16 | 1983-10-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-10-15 | 1987-04-16 | 1987-10-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-10-15 | 1991-04-16 | 1991-10-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |