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US 6,581,218 B1Granted
Water conservation apparatus
OwnerEdward L. Koepenick, IIIinventor
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A water conservation system for use in a shower stall or a bathtub having a shower head. The system includes a pair of receptacles placed on the floor of the shower stall. Each of the receptacles includes a cover, which has a hingedly connected panel to facilitate draining into a selected receptacle while a user is in the shower/bathtub. Collection of clear water is facilitated by directing the shower head at a first one of the receptacles when the water is warming up, and pivoting the shower head in the opposing direction when rinsing to direct gray or soapy water into a second one of the receptacles. The appropriate receptacle cover panel is opened depending upon the positioning of the shower head. Drains are formed in the tops of both receptacles, the tops having a drainage surface with a concave profile to direct water to a centrally positioned drain opening. Each of the receptacles has a removable pour spout, and a locking member is provided to prevent relative movement of the receptacles.
A water conservation receptacle assembly for placement in a tub or shower stall, said tub or shower stall having a shower head connected to a source of water, said shower head pivotable to direct water to opposing sides of said tub or shower stall, said assembly comprising:
A water conservation receptacle assembly for placement in a tub or shower stall, said tub or shower stall having a shower head connected to a source of water, said shower head pivotable to direct water to opposing sides of said tub or shower stall, said assembly comprising:
A water conservation method for use in a shower facility having a pivotable shower head comprising:
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.