US4854502A
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Recycling spray apparatus for lounge
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1988-09-29
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Granted: 1989-08-08
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Expires: 2008-09-29
Abstract
Abstract A recycling spraying apparatus (10) for lounge chairs (100) wherein the recycling spraying apparatus (10) comprises: a collection unit (11) suspended beneath the lounge chair (100); a sump pump unit (12) in fluid communication with a spraying unit (13), wherein a system liquid may be recirculated between the sump pump unit (12); the spraying unit (13); the lounge chair (100); and the collection unit (11).
Inventors
- 👤 Roger D. Cox
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 23:00
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C1/00; A47C1/14; A47C1/143
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
126 words
A recycling spraying apparatus for use in combination with a conventional lounge chair having a framework and slats defining openings wherein the apparatus comprises: a collection unit including a collection member adapted to be suspended beneath said lounge chair framework wherein the collection member is provided with a fluid outlet formed at the lowest point of the collection member. a sump pump unit including a sump receptacle containing a pump member and system fluid; and, a spraying unit adapted to be operatively connected in fluid communication with said pump member whereby system liquid propelled by said spraying unit will flow by gravity, through the openings in the slats, onto the collection member, through the fluid outlet of the collection member and back into the sump receptacle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
126 words
A recycling spraying apparatus for use in combination with a conventional lounge chair having a framework and slats defining openings wherein the apparatus comprises: a collection unit including a collection member adapted to be suspended beneath said lounge chair framework wherein the collection member is provided with a fluid outlet formed at the lowest point of the collection member. a sump pump unit including a sump receptacle containing a pump member and system fluid; and, a spraying unit adapted to be operatively connected in fluid communication with said pump member whereby system liquid propelled by said spraying unit will flow by gravity, through the openings in the slats, onto the collection member, through the fluid outlet of the collection member and back into the sump receptacle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
The apparatus as in claim 1 wherein said collection unit comprises: an elongated collection member having a plurality of securing members that are adapted to engage the framework of said lounge chair.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The apparatus as in claim 2 wherein said collection member is fabricated from flexible material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The apparatus as in claim 1 wherein the spraying unit comprises: a generally elongated spray head member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
The apparatus as in claim 4 wherein the spray head member is provided with a downwardly depending support leg.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
38 words
The apparatus as in claim 4 wherein the spray head member further comprises: a releasable securing element formed on the spray head member, wherein the securing element is adapted to releasably engage the framework of said lounge chair.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
The apparatus as in claim 1 wherein said sump pump unit further comprises: a handle member operatively attached to one end of said sump receptacle.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
31 words
The apparatus as in claim 7 wherein the sump receptacle is further provided with a recessed cover element having an enlarged opening formed proximate said one end of the sump receptacle.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
18 words
The apparatus as in claim 8 wherein the top surface cover member is sloped towards the enlarged opening.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1992-08-07 | 1993-02-06 | 1993-08-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-08-07 | 1997-02-06 | 1997-08-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-08-07 | 2001-02-06 | 2001-08-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |