Fluid sprinkling – spraying – and diffusing – Combining of separately supplied fluids – Liquid flow induces atmospheric air
Reexamination Certificate
2005-12-06
2005-12-06
Tran, Binh Q. (Department: 3748)
Fluid sprinkling, spraying, and diffusing
Combining of separately supplied fluids
Liquid flow induces atmospheric air
C239S465000, C239S580000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06971591
ABSTRACT:
A tamper resistant aerating/laminarizing assembly includes a slotted, annular retainer piece that threads into the faucet spout or a separate spout extension so that it is recessed back from the opening and thereby hidden and difficult to operate without a special key that fits through the opening to engage the slots. The retainer supports a cartridge, containing flow modifying elements, from its downstream side, rather than from above, so that it is located almost entirely to one side of the cartridge and does not add to the overall diameter of the cartridge.
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Applicant's Exhibit A—NEOPERL, Inc.; Waterbury, CT; product information; dated 12/01.
Applicant's Exhibit B—NEOPERL, Inc.; Waterbury, CT; product information; dated 12/01.
Applicant's Exhibit C—NEOPERL, Inc.; Waterbury, CT; product information; dated 12/01.
Applicant's Exhibit D—NEOPERL, Inc.; Waterbury, CT; product information; admitted prior art.
Kohler Co.
Quarles & Brady LLP
Tran Binh Q.
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