Fluid sprinkling – spraying – and diffusing – Fountains or drinking tubes and straws – Ornamental
Reexamination Certificate
1999-08-20
2001-05-29
Kashnikow, Andres (Department: 3752)
Fluid sprinkling, spraying, and diffusing
Fountains or drinking tubes and straws
Ornamental
C239S020000, C446S267000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06237858
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates generally to a new type of fountain. More specifically the present invention provides an enclosed working fountain with or without a clock that provides a soothing water falling sound, wherein the enclosed fountain can be placed on an office desk or the like to provide a new and unique decorative display as well as a pleasant water falling sound.
There have been various types of water fountains available in the marketplace. Many people enjoy watching water fountains or being near water fountains to admire their beauty and to listen to the soothing sound of rushing water. Water fountains provide a pleasant decorative display, and can also be costly if one wishes to own and maintain one. These water fountains are typically designed to be fairly large and are placed outdoors, or can take up a large portion of space indoors. Furthermore, these types of water fountains can be difficult to move and cannot be typically enjoyed in smaller areas such as an office.
These and other types of water fountains used in the past do not offer the flexibility and inventive features of my water fountain structure. As will be described in greater detail hereinafter, the water fountain structure of the present invention differs from those previously proposed.
It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a water fountain that is portable and can be enjoyed on a standard table top. It is a further object of the present invention to provide a water fountain that is easy to maintain, provides a decorative display, and can also provide a soothing water falling sound.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
According to my present invention I have provided a water fall structure for adornment of a table top, the water fall structure comprising a basin, the basin supporting a water fountain, the water fountain being enclosed within a transparent cover, the transparent cover being sized and shaped to encase the water fountain, the water fountain having at least one water spout for ejecting water within the transparent cover, thereby creating a decorative enclosed water fall structure.
I have further provided a water fall structure as described above, further including a clock, the clock being secured to the basin, thereby creating a decorative enclosed water fountain with a clock.
Still another feature of my invention concerns the water fall structure as described above, wherein the water fountain includes a water pump, the water pump acting to eject water from the water spout.
Still yet another feature of my invention concerns the water fall structure as described above, wherein the water fountain includes a decorative figurine and a water pipe, the water pipe extending through the decorative figurine to the water spout.
Yet another feature of my invention concerns the water fall structure as described above, wherein the decorative figurine is supported by a lower base.
A still further feature of my invention concerns the water fall structure as described above, wherein the water pump is positioned within the basin below the decorative figurine, the water pump further being hidden from view by the lower base of the decorative figurine.
An even further feature of my invention concerns the water fall structure as described above, wherein a connection between the decorative figurine and the water pump is a water-tight seal.
Yet still another feature of my invention concerns the water fall structure as described above, wherein the water-tight seal is comprised of a rubber stopper having an axially extending hole to enable water to pass through the rubber stopper.
According to other features in invention I have provided a water fall structure as described above, wherein the transparent cover includes at least one opening to enable a sound of falling water to emanate from the water fall structure.
Still another feature of my invention concerns the water fall structure as described above, further including a light source, the light source being positioned on the water fall structure so as to illuminate the water fountain.
Yet another feature of my invention concerns a water fall structure for adornment of a table top, the water fall structure comprising a basin, the basin defining a water well, a water fountain, the water fountain being supported by the basin, and a transparent cover, the transparent cover being positioned on the basin and enclosing the water fountain, the transparent cover being sized and shaped to encase the water fountain, the water fountain comprising a water pump, the water pump being positioned within the water well, a figurine base, the figurine base being positioned above the water well, a figurine, the figurine being positioned above the figurine base and having at least one water spout for ejecting water within the transparent cover, the figurine base further acting to support the figurine, a water pipe, the water pipe extending through the figurine to the water spout, the water pipe being connected to the water pump through the figurine base by a water-tight seal and allowing water to pass from the water pump to the water spout, the figurine base having axially extending water passages allowing fallen water from the water spout to flow into the water well for recirculation by the water pump, thereby creating a decorative enclosed water fall structure.
A further feature of my invention concerns the water fall structure as described above, wherein the axially extending water passages are circumferentially spaced about the figurine base.
A water fall structure for adornment of a room floor, said water fall clock having a base, the base including a basin, a water fountain supported on the base, a transparent cover supported on said base, said transparent cover being sized and shaped to partially encapsulate said water fountain, a canopy, said water fountain having at least one water spout for ejecting water within the transparent cover, thereby creating a decorative enclosed water fall structure.
I have further provided a water fall structure as described above, further including a clock, said clock being secured to the canopy, thereby creating a decorative enclosed water fountain with a clock.
Still another feature of my invention concerns the water fall structure as described above, wherein the water fountain includes a water pump, said water pump acting to eject water from the water spout, said water pump being positioned within the basin below a decorative figurine, said water pump further being hidden from view by a lower base of said decorative figurine.
Still yet another feature of my invention concerns the water fall structure as described above wherein said water fountain includes a decorative figurine and a water pipe, said water pipe extending through the decorative figurine to the water spout, said decorative figurine is supported on said figurine base.
Yet another feature of my invention concerns the water fall structure as described above wherein a connection between said decorative figurine and the water pump is a water-tight seal, said water-tight seal is comprised of a rubber stopper having an axially extending hole to enable water to pass through the rubber stopper.
Yet another feature of my invention concerns the water fall structure as described above includes a transparent cover frame, said transparent cover frame framing said transparent cover, said transparent cover comprises a plurality of glass panels circumferentially spaced about said basin.
Still yet another feature of my invention concerns the water fall structure described above wherein said transport cover frame supports said canopy.
According to other features in the invention I have provided a water fall structure as described above wherein said transparent cover includes at least one opening to enable a sound of falling water to emanate from the water fall structure, and a light source, said light source being positioned on said water fall structure so as to illuminate said water fountain.
A further feature of my invention concerns the water fal
Douglas Lisa Ann
Kashnikow Andres
Meroni & Meroni
Meroni, Jr. Charles F.
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