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Bathing spray apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1984-05-09
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Granted: 1985-10-08
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Expires: 2004-05-09
Abstract
Abstract Water for bathing is sprayed from a hollow plate having a series of internal channels and a corresponding series of rows of openings from the channels through one face of the plate.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas E. Searson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 02:54
CPC Classifications
E; E03; E03C; E03C1/00; E03C1/02; E03C1/04; E03C1/0408; E03C1/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
267 words
Shower apparatus for bathing comprising a pair of members superimposed and joined together to form a composite plate having its sides elongated more in one direction than in the transverse direction, said members each being in the form of a plate and one of them having a generally continuous flat face against the opposing face of the other member, the other of said members being of cast plastic material and having indentations into its said opposing face forming a series of side-by-side channels which extend within the composite plate in the direction of said elongation and which terminate at their ends adjacent to one end of the composite plate, and also forming a header space within and adjacent to the other end of the composite plate, said header space being connected to the other ends of the channels, means at said other end of the composite plate for conducting water to the header space, said conducting means being connectable to receive water from a water supply pipe, and said other member having a series of openings spaced along and extending from the respective channels through an exposed face of said other member, said openings having their central axes positioned to extend vertically when the composite plate extends horizontally, and a pair of parallel elongated support members extending along opposite sides of said plate in the direction of elongation of the plate, said support members being extensible and having means at their opposite ends for attachment to vertical wall surfaces, and means extending outwardly from said opposite sides of the plate and connecting it to said support members.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
267 words
Shower apparatus for bathing comprising a pair of members superimposed and joined together to form a composite plate having its sides elongated more in one direction than in the transverse direction, said members each being in the form of a plate and one of them having a generally continuous flat face against the opposing face of the other member, the other of said members being of cast plastic material and having indentations into its said opposing face forming a series of side-by-side channels which extend within the composite plate in the direction of said elongation and which terminate at their ends adjacent to one end of the composite plate, and also forming a header space within and adjacent to the other end of the composite plate, said header space being connected to the other ends of the channels, means at said other end of the composite plate for conducting water to the header space, said conducting means being connectable to receive water from a water supply pipe, and said other member having a series of openings spaced along and extending from the respective channels through an exposed face of said other member, said openings having their central axes positioned to extend vertically when the composite plate extends horizontally, and a pair of parallel elongated support members extending along opposite sides of said plate in the direction of elongation of the plate, said support members being extensible and having means at their opposite ends for attachment to vertical wall surfaces, and means extending outwardly from said opposite sides of the plate and connecting it to said support members.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
Apparatus according to claim 1, in which said openings are formed as part of said cast plastic material and have their exit ends in the form of truncated cones enlarging toward the exit ends.
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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) | 1988-10-07 | 1989-04-08 | 1989-10-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-10-07 | 1993-04-08 | 1993-10-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-10-07 | 1997-04-08 | 1997-10-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |