Showerhead with grooved water release ducts
AssigneeFrank Clark
InventorFrank Clark
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Abstract
A showerhead as described herein includes a translucent hollow body having a fluid chamber, and a fluid distribution element configured to release fluid contained in the fluid chamber. The fluid distribution element includes a plurality of raised concentric rings having peaks that serve as the fluid release points. The fluid distribution element contains a number of fluid ducts that are specifically shaped to transport the fluid from the fluid chamber toward the fluid release points. The translucent nature of the showerhead creates an optical lens effect that illuminates the showerhead and the water droplets formed by the showerhead. The illumination of the water droplets creates a pleasant showering experience for the user.
Claims20
A showerhead comprising:
- a showerhead;
- a fluid chamber within said showerhead, said fluid chamber being configured to receive fluid;
- a fluid distribution element for releasing fluid from said fluid chamber, said fluid distribution element having an interior side facing said fluid chamber and an exterior side opposite said interior side;
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- one or more ducts formed within said fluid distribution element, each having an inlet hole for receiving fluid from said fluid chamber, and a groove connected to said inlet hole, said groove being configured to support and transport fluid laterally across said fluid distribution element from said inlet hole toward a fluid release point on said exterior side.
A showerhead element for releasing fluid from a fluid source, said showerhead element comprising
- an interior side facing said fluid source and an exterior side opposite said interior side;
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- one or more ducts formed within said showerhead element each having an inlet hole for receiving fluid from said fluid source, and a groove connected to said inlet hole, said groove being configured to support and transport fluid laterally across said showerhead element from said inlet hole toward a fluid release point on said exterior side.
A fluid distribution duct formed within a showerhead, said fluid distribution duct comprising:
- an inlet hole for receiving fluid;
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- a groove connected to said inlet hole, said groove being configured to support and transport fluid laterally from said inlet hole toward a fluid release point on said showerhead.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.