Showerhead
AssigneeKohler Co.
InventorsHiroyuki Chanseol Muraoka, James Bourne
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Abstract
An exemplary embodiment relates to a showerhead for use in a shower environment. The showerhead includes a plurality of replaceable covering panels, at least one integrated light, and at least one integrated speaker that is configured to emit music. The showerhead also includes a central showerhead and a separate structure external to the central showerhead. The central showerhead and the separate structure are configured to emit water in a plurality of spray patterns. The showerhead is also configured to emit the light, music, and water simultaneously.
Claims20
A showerhead comprising:
- a first spray mechanism comprising a first plurality of nozzles and at least one lighting element;
- a second spray mechanism separate from and located a distance away from the first spray mechanism;
- and
- a surrounding structure comprising a plurality of members extending between the first spray mechanism and the second spray mechanism such that the first spray mechanism is at least partially surrounded by the surrounding structure.
A shower assembly comprising:
- a first sprayhead;
- a second sprayhead separate from the first sprayhead;
- a plurality of replaceable fins extending between the first and second sprayhead and defining a structure that at least partially surrounds the first sprayhead;
- at least one lighting element;
- and
- at least one speaker.
A method of assembling a showerhead, the method comprising:
- placing a first shade mount and a second shade mount onto a jig;
- inserting a covering panel into the first shade mount by rolling a first end of the covering panel into a slot in the first shade mount;
- inserting a covering panel into the second shade mount by inserting a second end of the covering panel into a slot in the second shade mount;
- inserting a plurality of covering panels into the first shade mount and the second shade mount to form the overall shape of the showerhead;
- and
- fastening an upper portion of the second shade mount to a lower portion of the second shade mount using a fastener.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.