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Integrated multi-function showerhead

US7694897B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 19, 2007
Grant dateApr 13, 2010
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Expiry dateOct 30, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB05B1/16
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A showerhead has at least a first set of nozzles and a second set of nozzles for discharging water. The showerhead discharges water according to one of multiple water delivery functions, where a first water delivery function corresponds to water being discharged through only the first set of nozzles, a second water delivery function corresponds to water being discharged through only the second set of nozzles and a third water delivery function corresponds to water being discharged through the first and second sets of nozzles simultaneously. The spacing between the first set of nozzles and the second set of nozzles is carefully selected so that the third water delivery function corresponds to the integrated nozzles of the first and second sets of nozzles. As a result, the third water delivery function provides a coherent and balanced water flow resulting in a more pleasant feel.

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