US5121882A
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Mist apparatus for sunbathing
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1991-10-15
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Granted: 1992-06-16
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Expires: 2011-10-15
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus for delivering a water mist to sunbathers comprising: a pair of pipe sections having perforations along the lengths thereof for mounting mist producing nozzles, a flexible hose connecting the pipes one to the other, and a valve at an inlet to the pipe assembly for controlling the flow of water through the pipes. A cap at one end of the apparatus seals the pipe assembly and causes water flowing into the pipes to be forced through the nozzles, thereby producing a fine mist. The flexible hose not only permits adjustment of the distance between the pipes to facilitate use by a number of sunbathers, but also enables the apparatus to be folded for transportation or storage.
Inventors
- 👤 Milus R. Skidmore
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 12:20
CPC Classifications
B; B05; B05B; B05B1/00; B05B1/14; B05B1/20; B05B1/205; A; A47; A47C; A47C1/00; A47C1/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
201 words
A sprinkling apparatus for sunbathing comprising: a plurality of pipe sections interconnected so as to form a pipe system for receiving a fluid flow, at least two of said pipe sections being rigid and being separated a selected distance from one another, a first of said rigid pipe sections having an inlet for communicating with a fluid supply, a second of said rigid pipe sections being provided with means for restricting flow of fluid from said pipe system; said pipe system having means for controlling the flow of fluid from said fluid supply to said plurality of pipe sections, means for adjusting the distance between said pipe sections so as to facilitate use by a plurality of sunbathers, means for joining at least two of said pipe sections with said adjusting means so as to provide a leak-proof seal therebetween; and a plurality of raised nozzles for producing an ultra fine mist upon circulation of said fluid through said pipe sections; wherein said adjusting means includes a flexible hose securely joining one of said pipe sections with another so as to facilitate the distribution of mist over a selected area and enable use of said apparatus by a plurality of sunbathers.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
201 words
A sprinkling apparatus for sunbathing comprising: a plurality of pipe sections interconnected so as to form a pipe system for receiving a fluid flow, at least two of said pipe sections being rigid and being separated a selected distance from one another, a first of said rigid pipe sections having an inlet for communicating with a fluid supply, a second of said rigid pipe sections being provided with means for restricting flow of fluid from said pipe system; said pipe system having means for controlling the flow of fluid from said fluid supply to said plurality of pipe sections, means for adjusting the distance between said pipe sections so as to facilitate use by a plurality of sunbathers, means for joining at least two of said pipe sections with said adjusting means so as to provide a leak-proof seal therebetween; and a plurality of raised nozzles for producing an ultra fine mist upon circulation of said fluid through said pipe sections; wherein said adjusting means includes a flexible hose securely joining one of said pipe sections with another so as to facilitate the distribution of mist over a selected area and enable use of said apparatus by a plurality of sunbathers.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
The apparatus set forth in claim 1 wherein said control means includes a valve associated with said inlet for varying the flow rate of said fluid through said pipe sections.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The apparatus set forth in claim 1 wherein said restricting means includes a cap for sealing one and of said pipe system from leakage of said fluid.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
The apparatus set forth in claim 1 wherein said inlet includes a first connector for securing said first rigid pipe section to said fluid supply so as to form a leak-proof seal.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
42 words
The apparatus set forth in claim 1 wherein each of said pipe sections have perforations adapted for receiving said raised nozzles, said perforations being positioned along said pipe sections in a selected orientation so as to direct said nozzles toward said sunbather.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
33 words
The apparatus set forth in claim 1 wherein said joining means includes second connectors for securing said pipe sections to one another so as to form a fluid flow network of pipe sections.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
199 words
A sprinkling apparatus for sunbathing comprising: a plurality of tube members interconnected end to end so as to form a tube system for receiving a fluid flow, at least two of said members being rigid and being separated a selected distance from one another, a first of said members having an inlet for communication with a fluid supply, a second of said members having means for restricting flow of fluid form said tube system; said tube system having means for controlling the flow of fluid from said fluid supply to said tube system, means for adjusting the distance between said tube members so as to facilitate use by a plurality of sunbathers, means for joining at least two of said tube members with said adjusting means so as to provide a leak-proof seal therebetween; and a plurality of raised nozzles in each rigid member for producing an ultra fine mist upon circulation of said fluid through said tube system; wherein said adjusting means includes a flexible tube member securely connecting one of said tube members to another to facilitate the distribution of said mist over a selected area and enable use of said apparatus by said plurality of sunbathers.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
199 words
A sprinkling apparatus for sunbathing comprising: a plurality of tube members interconnected end to end so as to form a tube system for receiving a fluid flow, at least two of said members being rigid and being separated a selected distance from one another, a first of said members having an inlet for communication with a fluid supply, a second of said members having means for restricting flow of fluid form said tube system; said tube system having means for controlling the flow of fluid from said fluid supply to said tube system, means for adjusting the distance between said tube members so as to facilitate use by a plurality of sunbathers, means for joining at least two of said tube members with said adjusting means so as to provide a leak-proof seal therebetween; and a plurality of raised nozzles in each rigid member for producing an ultra fine mist upon circulation of said fluid through said tube system; wherein said adjusting means includes a flexible tube member securely connecting one of said tube members to another to facilitate the distribution of said mist over a selected area and enable use of said apparatus by said plurality of sunbathers.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
29 words
The apparatus set forth in claim 7 wherein said control means includes a valve associated with said inlet for varying the flow rate of fluid through said tube system.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
30 words
The apparatus set forth in claim 7 wherein said restricting means includes a cap at one end of said second member for restricting passage of fluid from said tube system.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
30 words
The apparatus set forth in claim 7 wherein said inlet includes a first connector for securing said first member to said fluid supply so as to form a leak-proof seal.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
38 words
The apparatus set forth in claim 7 wherein each of said tube members includes perforations adapted for receiving said raised nozzles, said perforations being oriented along each tube member so as to direct the nozzles toward said sunbathers.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
33 words
The apparatus set forth in claim 7 wherein said joining means includes second connectors for securing said tube members end to end so as to form a fluid flow network of tube members.
Claim 15
Independent Claim
94 words
A method of sprinkling a mist of fluid over a plurality of sunbathers, which comprises the steps of: (a) placing a tube system having a plurality of rigid tube members connected end to end with a flexible tube member on a relatively flat surface; (b) moving the rigid tube members outwardly and about the flexible tube member so that the tube system surrounds a selected number of sunbathers; and (c) circulating fluid through the tube system so as to spray the fluid mist from nozzles mounted in the rigid tube members over the sunbathers.
Claim 16
Independent Claim
94 words
A method of sprinkling a mist of fluid over a plurality of sunbathers, which comprises the steps of: (a) placing a tube system having a plurality of rigid tube members connected end to end with a flexible tube member on a relatively flat surface; (b) moving the rigid tube members outwardly and about the flexible tube member so that the tube system surrounds a selected number of sunbathers; and (c) circulating fluid through the tube system so as to spray the fluid mist from nozzles mounted in the rigid tube members over the sunbathers.
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