Sheet flow spout
US4823409A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 13, 1987 |
| Grant date | Apr 25, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 13, 2007 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE03C1/0407
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A spout for providing a flow of water in the form of a sheet is disclosed. Water from a supply pipe is diverted orthogonally in two directions as it enters a reservoir inside the spout. Water pooled in the reservoir spills over a weir to form a sheet-shaped flow stream as it flows down the weir. The weir has a raised center section which helps define a flow chamber to promote and develop a stream which maintains a sheet shape even relatively great distances from the spout.
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