Shower water saver
US11384516B1 · kind B1 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 8, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jul 12, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 8, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE03B2001/045
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A water saving apparatus for use in a shower stall that has shower walls and a handheld shower head includes a basin having a rear wall, two side walls, a front wall, a bottom wall, and a top wall. All of the walls defines an internal volume. The front wall is open to accept the handheld shower head therethrough. A drain pipe is fixed through the basin and directed to a collection point. In some embodiments, the water saving apparatus includes a side compartment for holding items such as shampoo bottles and the like. In use, with the basin mounted with the shower stall, the handheld shower head is placed into the internal volume to collect water exiting the handheld shower head and direct the water by gravity to the collection point until the water exiting the showerhead is at a desired temperature.
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