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Automatically locking shower arm joint

US10730061B2 · kind B2 · utility

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19Claims

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Assignee

Water Pik, Inc. · US

Inventors

Preston Peterson · Loveland, US
Ryan Saunders · Bellvue, US
Kenneth A. Hair · Fort Collins, US

Key dates

Filing date	Oct 2, 2015
Grant date	Aug 4, 2020
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 5, 2038

Classification

Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
CPC primaryE03C1/06
WIPO fieldChemical engineering
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A coupling for fluid pathways, such as for use in connecting showerheads to a fluid source. The coupling includes a fixed member, a movable member rotatably connected to the fixed member, and a locking assembly connected to the fixed member and received within the movable member. In response to a rotational force exceeding a predetermined threshold the locking assembly permits rotation of the movable member relative to the fixed member and when the rotational force drops below the predetermined threshold, the locking assembly prevents rotation of the movable member to the fixed member.

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