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Wide-mouthed spout for flow of liquid
Assignee: DELEPINE JEAN C
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Filing: 1980-11-17
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Granted: 1982-06-15
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Expires: 2000-11-17
Abstract
Abstract The present invention relates to a wide-mouthed flow spout connected to at least one liquid delivery pipe, comprising a wide flat chamber in the form of a blade, into which said liquid delivery pipe opens and which is in communication with the outside via a long narrow slot. The invention is more particularly applicable to the production of such spouts for filling bathtubs.
Inventors
- 👤 Jean C. Delepine
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 01:29
CPC Classifications
B; B05; B05B; B05B1/00; B05B1/02; B05B1/04; B05B1/044; E; E03; E03C; E03C1/00; E03C1/02; E03C1/04; E03C1/0404
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
87 words
A wide-mouthed flow spout connected to at least one liquid delivery pipe for emitting a curtain of liquid from the spout comprising a wide flat chamber in the form of a blade into which said at least one liquid delivery pipe opens, said chamber being in communication with the outside via a long narrow slot in a side of the chamber, the length of the slot being substantially equal to the length of the cross-section of the chamber transversely to the flow of liquid from said chamber.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
87 words
A wide-mouthed flow spout connected to at least one liquid delivery pipe for emitting a curtain of liquid from the spout comprising a wide flat chamber in the form of a blade into which said at least one liquid delivery pipe opens, said chamber being in communication with the outside via a long narrow slot in a side of the chamber, the length of the slot being substantially equal to the length of the cross-section of the chamber transversely to the flow of liquid from said chamber.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The flow spout of claim 1, wherein said at least one liquid delivery pipe is substantially at right angles to said chamber.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The flow spout of claim 1 or 2, wherein said at least one liquid delivery pipe opens into said chamber on the side opposite the slot.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
The flow spout of claim 1, wherein deflectors are provided inside said chamber, these deflectors being disposed on either side of said at least one liquid delivery pipe and widening out therefrom up to the slot.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
The flow spout of claim 1, wherein said chamber is defined between two parallel plates, made hermetically fast with each other over the whole of their periphery, except where said slot is located.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
The flow spout of claim 5, wherein said plates are substantially horizontal so that the upper plate forms a shelf-like support.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
The flow spout of claim 6, wherein the edges of the plates adjacent the slot are curved downwardly.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
32 words
The flow spout of claim 5, wherein a casing is provided beneath the lower plate, which encloses said at least one liquid delivery pipe and serves as a base for said spout.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
15 words
The flow spout of claim 1 wherein two liquid delivery pipes open into said chamber.
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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) | 1985-06-14 | 1985-12-14 | 1986-06-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-06-14 | 1989-12-14 | 1990-06-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-06-14 | 1993-12-14 | 1994-06-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |