Baths – closets – sinks – and spittoons – Pool type – Accessory
Reexamination Certificate
1999-08-18
2001-04-17
Phillips, Charles E. (Department: 3751)
Baths, closets, sinks, and spittoons
Pool type
Accessory
C239S017000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06216286
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a decorative accessory for a swimming pool or the like and, more particularly, to a combined planter and waterfall unit which can be installed adjacent to a pool or the like.
Currently, if it is desired to provide a waterfall for a swimming pool or the like, it is necessary in most cases that the waterfall unit be built into the pool or the deck surrounding it. Such installations are expensive and are difficult to service in the event of operational problems.
The combined planter and waterfall unit of the present invention is not subject to these disadvantages and possesses the following advantages:
1. It is a portable unit and can be easily installed in any desired position adjacent to a pool or the like;
2. It is simple in construction and thus easy and inexpensive to manufacture;
3. It is reliable in operation;
4. It can be easily serviced in the event of operational problems; and
5. It is attractive and streamlined in appearance and can be made in any suitable style or shape to complement a pool style and shape.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The combined planter and waterfall unit of the present invention generally comprises a lower receptacle portion of any suitable material having a rim, and an upper receptacle of any suitable material having a size and shape complementary to that of the lower receptacle portion so that it can be mounted on and inside of the lower receptacle portion. The upper receptacle portion has a rim that rests on the lower receptacle rim to position the upper receptacle portion within the lower receptacle portion with a predetermined space therebetween. Alternatively, the upper and lower receptacle portions may be formed of unitary construction.
A water dispensing unit of any suitable construction is mounted on the lower receptacle portion and is positioned between the upper and lower receptacle portions with the outer edge of its dispensing opening being substantially flush with or in close proximity to the adjacent outer edges of the rims of the upper and lower receptacle portions. Preferably the dispensing opening of the water dispensing unit is a wide opening or slit of narrow height defined by a sharp lower edge portion to produce a thin, wide and uniform flow or waterfall. In use, the combined planter and waterfall unit is positioned near the edge of a pool or the like so that the waterfall produced thereby flows into the pool.
The water dispensing unit is connected to a water source, such as the pool water, by a water line which extends therefrom through the space between the upper and lower receptacle portions, and then outwardly through an opening in the lower receptacle portion. The outer end of the water line is connected to a suitable water source such as the pump for circulating pool water or the like.
The upper receptacle portion can be used as a planter by filling it with soil or the like and planting a desired plant or plants therein. In this manner, the combined planter and waterfall unit serves a dual function in a very simple construction. The unit may be mounted on a pedestal or the like of any suitable construction.
REFERENCES:
patent: 0327673 (1885-10-01), Gaillard
patent: 3930334 (1976-01-01), Johnston
patent: 5893179 (1999-04-01), Johnson
patent: 0602275 (1925-12-01), None
Phillips Charles E.
Rossi & Associates
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