US 2010/0163642 A1 · FIXED FLOATING FOUNTAIN

Abstract

A device locates a fountain assembly permanently at a specific desired location while the fountain assembly floats in a confined area, or to fix the fountain assembly at a selected height. A sleeve upon a frame supports fountain equipment as the sleeve moves vertically upon the pier as adjacent water levels change. The invention also provides a method of installing a fountain assembly within a water body where an installer uses an alignment guide and a mechanical means to embed a metallic pier in the bottom of the water body at a precise location. Then the installer places the fountain assembly onto the installed pier as a float provides neutral buoyancy for the assembly. The frame and float generally locate the nozzle of a fountain proximate the surface of the water body with the remainder of the fountain equipment being submerged.

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Dependent claims

A system locating a fountain in a water body that has a surface, the fountain capable of changing elevation as the water body changes elevation while the fountain remains in place laterally, said system has a pier with a top proximate the surface of the water body and an opposite tip for embedment into the bottom of the water body, a power source, a pump in communication with the power source, a nozzle upon the pump wherein the nozzle creates the fountain, at least one light in communication with the power source and aimed at the fountain, and a frame supporting the power source, the pump, and the light, wherein the improvement comprises:

a hollow sleeve joining perpendicular to the frame;
a float locating upon said frame wherein the displacement of said float is approximately the combined weight of the pump, the nozzle, the frame, the power source, and the at least one light;
and,
said float and said hollow sleeve cooperating wherein the nozzle breaches the surface of the water body.

1 more element

A system locating a fountain in a water body that has a surface, the fountain remaining in place laterally and vertically, said system has a hollow pier with a top beneath the surface of the water body and an opposite tip embedded into the bottom of the water body, a power source, a pump in communication with the power source, a nozzle in communication with the pump wherein the nozzle creates the fountain, and at least one light in communication with the power source and aimed at the fountain, said system comprising:

a lower stem, generally elongated, having a tip and an opposite lower plate, said tip inserting into the pier and said lower stem mechanically connecting to the pier;
said lower plate locating perpendicular to said lower stem and having a width greater than the width of said lower stem, said lower plate having a centered boss thereon extending opposite said tip, said boss having a radius less than the width of said lower stem;
an upper stem, generally coaxial with said lower stem having an upper plate and an opposite opening generally opposite said pier, said upper stem being generally hollow and transmitting water from the pump therethrough to the nozzle;
said upper plate locating perpendicular to said upper stem and having a width greater than the width of said upper stem, said upper plate having a planar surface opposite said opening and abutting said boss of said lower plate;
and,
at least three elongated threaded members extending through said upper plate to said lower plate, said bolts allowing for pivoting of said upper plate upon said boss wherein said upper stem is aimed to direct the fountain from the nozzle.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Fixed floating fountain

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Fixed floating fountain

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Abstract

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