Fluid sprinkling – spraying – and diffusing – Selectively usable or variable diverse terminal outlets – And valve controlling flow
Reexamination Certificate
2006-02-22
2011-11-29
Gorman, Darren W (Department: 3752)
Fluid sprinkling, spraying, and diffusing
Selectively usable or variable diverse terminal outlets
And valve controlling flow
C239S443000, C239S525000, C239S581200, C239S582100, C239S587400, C004S601000, C004S605000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08066204
ABSTRACT:
A shower assembly is provided that includes a shower head having an integrated diverter valve. The shower head receives a detachable hand-held shower wand. The diverter valve is arranged upstream of an adjustable connector so that length is not added to the shower assembly that would interfere with headroom. A cam shaft of the diverter valve is rotated to selectively control fluid flow between the shower head and the hand-held shower wand. Cam followers are moved linearly in response to rotation of the cam shaft to selectively block first and second outlet ports.
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Bailey Curtis J.
Dabrowski Peter
Miller Michael A.
Petrovic John E.
Alson's Corporation
Carlson Gaskey & Olds P.C.
Gorman Darren W
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