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Assembly for utilizing bilge pump as power water jet

Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1986-02-21
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Granted: 1986-08-26
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Expires: 2006-02-21
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Abstract

Abstract A submersible bilge pump is used within a tub to provide a Jacuzzi-type jet spray. A mounting assembly enables the bilge pump to be located below the water in the tub, yet the mounting assembly allows for effective mounting to the tub to provide the water jet type action. The mounting assembly also allows for the submersible bilge pump to be rotatably fastened to the tub to provide a whirlpool type action when desired.

Inventors

  • 👤 Steven Goodman

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-08 15:17
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61H; A61H33/00; A61H33/0087; A61H33/0091; A61H33/60; A61H33/601; A61H33/6021; A61H33/6026; A61H2201/00; A61H2201/01; A61H2201/0161

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim 174 words
In combination, mounting means for attaching a submersible bilge pump and a tub of water, said bilge pump functioning as a water jet, said mounting means comprising carrier means for carrying said bilge pump, said bilge pump having a spout end being attached to said carrier means, said carrier means being attached to the tub, wherein said carrier means comprises a flexible U-shaped bracket terminating in upper and lower flanges, said tub comprising spaced apart retainers connected against the inner wall of said tub, said flexible U-shaped bracket being arched to draw said flanges toward each other to be attached in said retainers, said U-shaped bracket further comprising a vertical slot in a center portion thereof to which said bilge pump is vertically adjustably connected, said bilge pump being attached to said carrier permitting said vertical positioning of said bilge pump at a desired level in the water, further comprising a reducer attached to the spout of said bilge pump to enhance the jet force of the water pumped out of said bilge pump.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 174 words
In combination, mounting means for attaching a submersible bilge pump and a tub of water, said bilge pump functioning as a water jet, said mounting means comprising carrier means for carrying said bilge pump, said bilge pump having a spout end being attached to said carrier means, said carrier means being attached to the tub, wherein said carrier means comprises a flexible U-shaped bracket terminating in upper and lower flanges, said tub comprising spaced apart retainers connected against the inner wall of said tub, said flexible U-shaped bracket being arched to draw said flanges toward each other to be attached in said retainers, said U-shaped bracket further comprising a vertical slot in a center portion thereof to which said bilge pump is vertically adjustably connected, said bilge pump being attached to said carrier permitting said vertical positioning of said bilge pump at a desired level in the water, further comprising a reducer attached to the spout of said bilge pump to enhance the jet force of the water pumped out of said bilge pump.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 20 words
Mounting means as claimed in claim 1, further comprising a bracket attached to said slot and to said bilge pump.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 19 words
Mounting means as claimed in claim 2, wherein said bilge pump is driven by a battery driven electric motor.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 37 words
Mounting means as claimed in claim 1, further comprising a plurality of said bilge pumps mounted to said tub to provide jets of water perpendicular to the wall of said tub to form a Jacuzzi style tub.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 19 words
Mounting means as claimed in claim 1, wherein said retainers are molded to the inner wall of said tub.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 21 words
Mounting means as claimed in claim 4, wherein said plurality of bilge pumps are attached to said tub at said retainers.

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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) 1989-08-25 1990-02-24 1990-08-26 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1993-08-25 1994-02-24 1994-08-26 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1997-08-25 1998-02-24 1998-08-26 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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