Fluid sprinkling – spraying – and diffusing – Fountains or drinking tubes and straws – Ornamental
Reexamination Certificate
2000-01-31
2001-08-28
Scherbel, David A. (Department: 3752)
Fluid sprinkling, spraying, and diffusing
Fountains or drinking tubes and straws
Ornamental
C239S017000, C239S023000, C040S406000, CD23S201000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06279835
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates generally to water fountains, and more particularly, to wall hanging water fountains for use in residential and commercial environments.
The use of moving water as a therapeutic, and particularly products that include the soothing qualities of moving water, have historically been quite popular. More recently, individuals increasingly desire to place water fountains utilizing such soothing water movements in their homes and at their places of business. Although many outdoor garden-type fountains are known, and table-top fountains are increasingly popular and available, the recent increase in interest for water fountains has led to a need for modern commercial and residential fountains that reflect modern tastes. In addition, many water fountains for the home are often replete with problems such as requiring complicated assembly, splashing, leaking, and overall noisy operation. Some fountains cannot be used inside as well as outside, and many fountains having a recirculating-type pump are often only equipped with one setting. As a result, variable water flow rates are not easily obtained. In addition, in many instances where a significant amount of water is being circulated, the loud noise created by the falling water can sometimes become more of a distraction, and decrease from the soothing effects of the fountain's intended purpose.
Therefore, there exists a need for durable, quality water fountain for wall use utilizing modern, bold design concepts and contemporary materials, dramatic lighting, as well as utilizing techniques to expose portions of the flowing water. In addition, there is a need for a water fountain requiring no complicated assembly, that is self contained, and that is able to be used indoors as well as outdoors. Moreover, it is desired that the water fountains be relatively splash proof and leak free, with the option of adjustability of the recirculating pump, while still yielding a relatively quiet water fountain to contribute to the soothing effects of the moving water.
Therefore, it would be desirable to have a water fountain that solves the aforementioned problems.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention provides a water fountain for residential and commercial use that overcomes the aforementioned problems, such that the soothing qualities of moving water can be enjoyed both inside and outside and that reflect contemporary, dramatic tastes.
In accordance with one aspect of the invention, a water fountain comprises a support frame having a catch basin attached thereto, with a recirculating pump system for pumping and recirculating water from the catch basin to an upper portion of the support frame. A background flow display surface is provided for receiving water therealong form the recirculating pump system, and a plurality of noise-reducing pebbles are inserted into the catch basin for reducing the sound of the water entering the catch basin.
In accordance with another aspect of the invention, the water fountain further includes a facade connected to the support frame, with the facade including at least one aperture such that when the facade is placed over the background flow display surface, a portion of the background flow display surface is visible through the at least one aperture in the facade. The water flowing along the background flow display surface is also visible through the at least one aperture.
In accordance with another aspect of the invention, the water fountain further includes a support frame having a first and second vertical support members. Each of the vertical support members has an upper and a lower opening at distal ends. The support frame further includes a top and a bottom horizontal support bar, the top horizontal support bar fitting transversely through the upper opening of each vertical support member. Likewise, the bottom horizontal support bar fits transversely through the lower opening of each vertical support bar, to form the support frame.
Various other features, objects and advantages of the present invention will be made apparent from the following detailed description and the drawings.
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HansenHouse LLC
Nguyen Dinh Q.
Scherbel David A.
Whyte Hirschboeck Dudek SC
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