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- This application relates generally to an adjustable, handheld showerhead.
- Handheld showerheads or handshowers are known. Manipulating the position of the handheld showerhead allows a bather to direct a spray of water to a desired portion of a bathing area.
- a hose typically attaches to the handheld showerhead and communicates water to the handheld showerhead from a fixed water supply pipe.
- the handheld showerhead is typically secured near the fixed water supply pipe when the bather is not manipulating the handheld shower location.
- the hose When the handheld showerhead is secured, the hose often undesirably dangles within the bathing area.
- the dangling hose undesirably affects the bathing area appearance.
- the dangling hose can also interfere with the bather when bathing.
- Some hoses retract behind the water supply pipe to a position on an opposite side of a bathing wall surrounding a portion of the bathing area.
- An example adjustable showerhead assembly includes a shroud and a showerhead movable between a first position attached to the shroud and a second position detached from the shroud.
- a flexible conduit communicates fluid to the showerhead.
- the shroud contains the flexible conduit when the showerhead is in the first position.
- Another example adjustable showerhead assembly includes a base mountable adjacent a bathing area and a shroud secured relative to the base.
- a showerhead is moveable between an extended position and a retracted position. The showerhead is fixed relative to the shroud when the showerhead is in the retracted position.
- a conduit communicates fluid from a position adjacent the base to the showerhead. The conduit is positioned within the shroud when the showerhead is in the retracted position.
- An example method of using a showerhead includes the steps of separating a showerhead from a shroud and moving fluid to the showerhead through a conduit. The method also includes securing the showerhead to the shroud and moving the conduit within the shroud.
- FIG. 1 shows an example showerhead assembly having a showerhead in an extended position
- FIG. 2 shows another example showerhead assembly having the showerhead in a retracted position
- FIG. 3 shows a partial cutaway view of another example showerhead assembly having the showerhead in the retracted position
- FIG. 4 shows yet another example showerhead assembly having the showerhead in another extended position
- FIG. 5A shows an example sectional view through line 5 - 5 of FIG. 4 ;
- FIG. 5B shows another example section view through line 5 - 5 of FIG. 4 ;
- FIG. 6 shows another example showerhead assembly having a spring loaded wire
- FIG. 7 shows another example showerhead assembly having a spring loaded reel
- FIG. 8 shows an exploded view of the FIG. 7 showerhead assembly
- FIG. 9 shows another exploded view of the FIG. 7 showerhead assembly
- FIG. 9A shows a close-up view of the stop of the FIG. 7 reel
- FIG. 9B shows a close-up view of the locking mechanism of the FIG. 7 reel.
- FIG. 10 shows the reel and hose portion of the FIG. 7 showerhead assembly.
- an example adjustable showerhead assembly 10 includes a shroud 14 and a showerhead 18 .
- a conduit 22 communicates fluid from a fixed base portion 26 , such as a shower arm, to the showerhead 18 .
- the fixed base 26 is secured to a bathing area 30 , such as, for example, a shower wall or tub wall.
- the showerhead 18 is shown in an extended position or a position where the showerhead 18 is detached from shroud 14 .
- a bather may use the showerhead 18 as a handshower.
- the conduit 22 is a flexible conduit, which permits movement of the showerhead 18 relative to the shroud 14 .
- the conduit 22 has a generally coiled arrangement in this example.
- a cover plate 28 which is attached to the showerhead 18 in this example, encloses the shroud 14 when the showerhead 18 is in a retracted position as shown.
- the shroud 14 includes an aperture 34 .
- the conduit 22 is visible through the aperture 34 , even when the showerhead 18 is in the retracted position.
- the conduit 22 is still viewable through the aperture 34 .
- a bather (not shown) unfamiliar with the showerhead 18 may understand that the showerhead 18 is an adjustable showerhead and can be used as a handshower.
- the showerhead 18 does not move relative to the shroud 14 .
- the magnets 38 secure the showerhead 18 to the shroud 14 .
- the magnets 38 attract the showerhead 18 toward the shroud 14 to contain the showerhead 18 when the showerhead 18 is in the retracted position.
- Other examples may include locking tabs, opposing threads, or similar structures for retaining the showerhead 18 relative to the shroud 14 in the retracted position.
- the conduit 22 in the retracted position, the conduit 22 is coiled within the shroud 14 . Coiling the conduit 22 facilitates containing a substantial length of the conduit 22 within the shroud 14 .
- the conduit 22 is biased toward the coiled position, which facilitates moving the conduit 22 within the shroud 14 when moving the showerhead 18 to the retracted position.
- FIG. 3 example in the retracted position, the conduit 22 is coiled within the shroud 14 . Coiling the conduit 22 facilitates containing a substantial length of the conduit 22 within the shroud 14 .
- the conduit 22 is biased toward the coiled position, which facilitates moving the conduit 22 within the shroud 14 when moving the showerhead 18 to the retracted position.
- FIG. 3 example in the retracted position, the conduit 22 is coiled within the shroud 14 are possible.
- the shroud 14 is adjustable relative to the base 26 about the pivot 42 . Adjusting the shroud 14 manipulates the fixed position of the showerhead 18 within the bathing area. The position of the showerhead 18 relative to the shroud 14 is also adjustable in this example.
- the showerhead 18 pivots relative to the cover plate 28 and the shroud 14 about a pivot 43 .
- Other examples of the showerhead assembly 10 include one or none of the pivots 42 , 43 . That is, in another example, the showerhead 18 is pivotable relative to the cover plate 28 when the showerhead 18 is in the retracted position while the shroud 14 remains fixed relative to the base 26 .
- the showerhead 18 extends further from the shroud 14 than the showerhead 18 in FIG. 1 . Accordingly, the conduit 22 is shown as less coiled in the FIG. 4 position than the FIG. 1 position.
- the showerhead 18 includes a threaded portion 45 that engages a corresponding threaded portion 47 defined by the shroud 14 .
- the threaded portion 45 engages the threaded portion 47 to hold the showerhead 18 relative to the shroud 14 when the showerhead 18 is in the retracted position forming a twist-lock type connection.
- the example conduit 22 comprises a polymeric hose with recoiling memory.
- Example polymers include polyamide-11 and polyamide-12, which typically provide recoiling memory even after many uses.
- Other example polymers include polyamide 6, 10, polyamide 6, 12, polyurethane, polyvinylchloride, polyester or cross-linked polyethylenes.
- the example conduit 22 is formed by extruding the chosen polymer into a tubing shape and then coiling the tubular extrusion around a mandrel (not shown).
- the tubular extrusion on the mandrel is heat treated to set the polymer. Setting the polymer when the conduit 22 is in the coiled position around the mandrel biases the conduit 22 toward the coiled position after removing the conduit 22 from the mandrel.
- modifications to the polymer conduit 22 facilitate biasing the conduit 22 toward the retracted position. Modifications may include introducing additives to the polymer composition to lower the hardness of the conduit 22 . Adjusting the hardness of the conduit 22 to an appropriate level facilitates the appropriate coiling tension of the conduit 22 .
- the conduit 22 in the extended position, the conduit 22 is biased toward the coiled position of FIG. 3 .
- the conduit 22 includes a spring 46 , such as a metallic spring within a portion of the conduit 22 as illustrated in FIG. 5A , to bias the conduit 22 .
- a spring 46 such as a metallic spring within a portion of the conduit 22 as illustrated in FIG. 5A
- Other examples may utilize a spring loaded wire or thread in place of the spring 46 .
- FIG. 6 illustrates another example showerhead assembly 10 having a spring loaded wire or thread 44 extending through the coils of the coiled conduit 22 .
- the spring loaded wire 44 is a retractable straight wire retractable or biased toward the base 26 .
- Other examples may include using a retractable coiled metal spring in place of the retractable spring loaded wire 44 .
- the example spring loaded wire 44 is attached near the base 26 at one end and to the shower head 18 at the other end and biases the shower head 18 toward the coiled position shown in FIG. 3 , which facilitates moving the conduit 22 within the shroud 14 by biasing the conduit 22 toward a position within the shroud 14 .
- the biasing force provided by the spring loaded wire 44 facilitates retracting the conduit 22 , especially when material of low coiling memory is used, for example polyvinylchloride.
- the conduit 22 comprises multiple materials.
- the conduit 22 includes a tubing comprised of co-extrusion of two plastic materials.
- the outer layer of the conduit 22 includes polyamide 11, while the inner layer includes a foamable plastic material.
- the foamed inner layer of conduit 22 provides some insulation such that when warm liquid flows through the conduit 22 , the outer layer of conduit 22 made of the polyamide 11 is not exposed to the heat from the warm liquid, which can lessen the recoiling memory of the conduit 22 .
- another example showerhead assembly 54 includes a reel 58 rotatably held within a housing 62 or shroud.
- a reel 58 rotatably held within a housing 62 or shroud.
- the showerhead 18 when the showerhead 18 is attached to the housing 62 at least some of the conduit 22 coils around the reel 58 .
- the conduit 22 uncoils from the reel 58 as the showerhead 18 moves away the housing 62 .
- a spring 66 biases the rotation of the reel 58 in the rotational direction shown, which facilitates coiling the conduit 22 around the reel 58 .
- the spring 66 is a clock, or power spring in this example.
- the reel 58 also includes a locking mechanism 70 and a plurality of stops 74 , which together hold the rotational position of the reel 58 in a known manner.
- the bather tugs the conduit 22 to release the reel 58 from the lock mechanism 70 and the plurality of stops 74 .
- the reel 58 is then free to rotate to provide more conduit 22 to the bather, or to rotate in the direction shown to withdraw the conduit 22 into the housing 62 .
- the housing 62 attaches to the showerhead 18 when the showerhead 18 is in the retracted position.
- a portion 82 of the housing 62 defines a slot 86 that holds the showerhead 18 when the housing 62 and the showerhead 18 are attached.
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An example adjustable showerhead assembly includes a shroud and a showerhead movable between a first position attached to the shroud and a second position detached from the shroud. A flexible conduit communicates fluid to the showerhead. The shroud contains the flexible conduit when the showerhead is in the first position.
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- This application relates generally to an adjustable, handheld showerhead.
- Handheld showerheads or handshowers are known. Manipulating the position of the handheld showerhead allows a bather to direct a spray of water to a desired portion of a bathing area. A hose typically attaches to the handheld showerhead and communicates water to the handheld showerhead from a fixed water supply pipe. The handheld showerhead is typically secured near the fixed water supply pipe when the bather is not manipulating the handheld shower location.
- When the handheld showerhead is secured, the hose often undesirably dangles within the bathing area. The dangling hose undesirably affects the bathing area appearance. The dangling hose can also interfere with the bather when bathing. Some hoses retract behind the water supply pipe to a position on an opposite side of a bathing wall surrounding a portion of the bathing area. These assemblies are undesirably complicated and difficult to install within existing plumbing systems due in part to the required modifications to the bathing area.
- An example adjustable showerhead assembly includes a shroud and a showerhead movable between a first position attached to the shroud and a second position detached from the shroud. A flexible conduit communicates fluid to the showerhead. The shroud contains the flexible conduit when the showerhead is in the first position.
- Another example adjustable showerhead assembly includes a base mountable adjacent a bathing area and a shroud secured relative to the base. A showerhead is moveable between an extended position and a retracted position. The showerhead is fixed relative to the shroud when the showerhead is in the retracted position. A conduit communicates fluid from a position adjacent the base to the showerhead. The conduit is positioned within the shroud when the showerhead is in the retracted position.
- An example method of using a showerhead includes the steps of separating a showerhead from a shroud and moving fluid to the showerhead through a conduit. The method also includes securing the showerhead to the shroud and moving the conduit within the shroud.
- These and other features of the example disclosure can be best understood from the following specification and drawings, the following of which is a brief description:
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FIG. 1 shows an example showerhead assembly having a showerhead in an extended position; -
FIG. 2 shows another example showerhead assembly having the showerhead in a retracted position; -
FIG. 3 shows a partial cutaway view of another example showerhead assembly having the showerhead in the retracted position; -
FIG. 4 shows yet another example showerhead assembly having the showerhead in another extended position; -
FIG. 5A shows an example sectional view through line 5-5 ofFIG. 4 ; -
FIG. 5B shows another example section view through line 5-5 ofFIG. 4 ; -
FIG. 6 shows another example showerhead assembly having a spring loaded wire; -
FIG. 7 shows another example showerhead assembly having a spring loaded reel; -
FIG. 8 shows an exploded view of theFIG. 7 showerhead assembly -
FIG. 9 shows another exploded view of theFIG. 7 showerhead assembly; -
FIG. 9A shows a close-up view of the stop of theFIG. 7 reel; -
FIG. 9B shows a close-up view of the locking mechanism of theFIG. 7 reel; and -
FIG. 10 shows the reel and hose portion of theFIG. 7 showerhead assembly. - As shown in
FIG. 1 , an exampleadjustable showerhead assembly 10 includes ashroud 14 and ashowerhead 18. Aconduit 22 communicates fluid from afixed base portion 26, such as a shower arm, to theshowerhead 18. Thefixed base 26 is secured to abathing area 30, such as, for example, a shower wall or tub wall. - In this example, the
showerhead 18 is shown in an extended position or a position where theshowerhead 18 is detached fromshroud 14. In the extended position, a bather may use theshowerhead 18 as a handshower. Theconduit 22 is a flexible conduit, which permits movement of theshowerhead 18 relative to theshroud 14. As shown, theconduit 22 has a generally coiled arrangement in this example. - Referring now to the example
adjustable showerhead assembly 10 ofFIG. 2 , acover plate 28, which is attached to theshowerhead 18 in this example, encloses theshroud 14 when theshowerhead 18 is in a retracted position as shown. In some examples, theshroud 14 includes anaperture 34. Theconduit 22 is visible through theaperture 34, even when theshowerhead 18 is in the retracted position. Thus, although theshowerhead 18 is shown here in a retracted position secured to theshroud 14, theconduit 22 is still viewable through theaperture 34. After viewing theconduit 22, a bather (not shown) unfamiliar with theshowerhead 18 may understand that theshowerhead 18 is an adjustable showerhead and can be used as a handshower. - In the retracted or fixed position shown in this example, the
showerhead 18 does not move relative to theshroud 14. In some examples, themagnets 38 secure theshowerhead 18 to theshroud 14. Themagnets 38 attract theshowerhead 18 toward theshroud 14 to contain theshowerhead 18 when theshowerhead 18 is in the retracted position. Other examples may include locking tabs, opposing threads, or similar structures for retaining theshowerhead 18 relative to theshroud 14 in the retracted position. - Referring now to the
FIG. 3 example, in the retracted position, theconduit 22 is coiled within theshroud 14. Coiling theconduit 22 facilitates containing a substantial length of theconduit 22 within theshroud 14. In this example, theconduit 22 is biased toward the coiled position, which facilitates moving theconduit 22 within theshroud 14 when moving theshowerhead 18 to the retracted position. Although shown as coiled, other arrangements of theconduit 22 within theshroud 14 are possible. - In this example, the
shroud 14 is adjustable relative to thebase 26 about thepivot 42. Adjusting theshroud 14 manipulates the fixed position of theshowerhead 18 within the bathing area. The position of theshowerhead 18 relative to theshroud 14 is also adjustable in this example. Theshowerhead 18 pivots relative to thecover plate 28 and theshroud 14 about apivot 43. Other examples of theshowerhead assembly 10 include one or none of thepivots showerhead 18 is pivotable relative to thecover plate 28 when theshowerhead 18 is in the retracted position while theshroud 14 remains fixed relative to thebase 26. - Referring now to the example of
FIG. 4 , in the extended position shown, theshowerhead 18 extends further from theshroud 14 than theshowerhead 18 inFIG. 1 . Accordingly, theconduit 22 is shown as less coiled in theFIG. 4 position than theFIG. 1 position. - In this example, the
showerhead 18 includes a threadedportion 45 that engages a corresponding threadedportion 47 defined by theshroud 14. The threadedportion 45 engages the threadedportion 47 to hold theshowerhead 18 relative to theshroud 14 when theshowerhead 18 is in the retracted position forming a twist-lock type connection. - Biasing the
conduit 22 toward the retracted position, where theconduit 22 is within theshroud 14, facilitates returning theshowerhead 18 to the retracted position without theconduit 22 interfering with the connection between theshowerhead 18 and theshroud 14. Theexample conduit 22 comprises a polymeric hose with recoiling memory. Example polymers include polyamide-11 and polyamide-12, which typically provide recoiling memory even after many uses. Other example polymers includepolyamide 6, 10, polyamide 6, 12, polyurethane, polyvinylchloride, polyester or cross-linked polyethylenes. Theexample conduit 22 is formed by extruding the chosen polymer into a tubing shape and then coiling the tubular extrusion around a mandrel (not shown). The tubular extrusion on the mandrel is heat treated to set the polymer. Setting the polymer when theconduit 22 is in the coiled position around the mandrel biases theconduit 22 toward the coiled position after removing theconduit 22 from the mandrel. - In some examples, modifications to the
polymer conduit 22 facilitate biasing theconduit 22 toward the retracted position. Modifications may include introducing additives to the polymer composition to lower the hardness of theconduit 22. Adjusting the hardness of theconduit 22 to an appropriate level facilitates the appropriate coiling tension of theconduit 22. - Referring now to
FIG. 5A example with continuing reference toFIG. 4 , in the extended position, theconduit 22 is biased toward the coiled position ofFIG. 3 . In this example, theconduit 22 includes aspring 46, such as a metallic spring within a portion of theconduit 22 as illustrated inFIG. 5A , to bias theconduit 22. Other examples may utilize a spring loaded wire or thread in place of thespring 46. -
FIG. 6 illustrates anotherexample showerhead assembly 10 having a spring loaded wire orthread 44 extending through the coils of thecoiled conduit 22. In one example, the spring loadedwire 44 is a retractable straight wire retractable or biased toward thebase 26. Other examples may include using a retractable coiled metal spring in place of the retractable spring loadedwire 44. - The example spring loaded
wire 44 is attached near the base 26 at one end and to theshower head 18 at the other end and biases theshower head 18 toward the coiled position shown inFIG. 3 , which facilitates moving theconduit 22 within theshroud 14 by biasing theconduit 22 toward a position within theshroud 14. The biasing force provided by the spring loadedwire 44 facilitates retracting theconduit 22, especially when material of low coiling memory is used, for example polyvinylchloride. - In another example, the
conduit 22 uses asecond polymer material 50, as shown inFIG. 5B . In such an example, theconduit 22 comprises a polymer with less coiling memory than the polymer of thesecond material 50. Such a configuration can be achieved by a co-extrusion process. The embeddedmaterial 50 is insulated by theconduit 22 from any high temperature fluid flowing throughconduit 22. In this manner, the coiling memory ofmaterial 50 is not compromised or reduced by repeated exposure to the warm or hot fluid passing throughconduit 22. As known, heating theconduit 22 may hinder the recoiling memory of theconduit 22. Thus, insulating a portion of theconduit 22 facilitates maintaining substantial recoiling memory in at least a portion of theconduit 22. - In the examples of
FIGS. 5A and 5B , thespring 46 and thesecond material 50 are located radially inside the portion of theconduit 22 carrying water when theconduit 22 is in the retracted position. Such arrangement decreases the heat influence of water passing through the conduit on thespring 46 or thesecond material 50, which can enhance the effectiveness of thespring 46 or thesecond material 50. - Referring to
FIG. 4 , in another example, theconduit 22 comprises multiple materials. Here, theconduit 22 includes a tubing comprised of co-extrusion of two plastic materials. The outer layer of theconduit 22 includes polyamide 11, while the inner layer includes a foamable plastic material. The foamed inner layer ofconduit 22 provides some insulation such that when warm liquid flows through theconduit 22, the outer layer ofconduit 22 made of the polyamide 11 is not exposed to the heat from the warm liquid, which can lessen the recoiling memory of theconduit 22. - Referring now to
FIGS. 7-10 , anotherexample showerhead assembly 54 includes areel 58 rotatably held within ahousing 62 or shroud. In one example, when theshowerhead 18 is attached to thehousing 62 at least some of theconduit 22 coils around thereel 58. Theconduit 22 uncoils from thereel 58 as theshowerhead 18 moves away thehousing 62. Aspring 66 biases the rotation of thereel 58 in the rotational direction shown, which facilitates coiling theconduit 22 around thereel 58. Thespring 66 is a clock, or power spring in this example. - The
reel 58 defines anaperture 76 that, in this example, accommodates one end of theconduit 22. A water supply 80 provides water to theconduit 22 near theaperture 76. Theexample reel 58 thus rotates about an axis defined by theaperture 76. - The
reel 58 also includes alocking mechanism 70 and a plurality ofstops 74, which together hold the rotational position of thereel 58 in a known manner. In one example, the bather tugs theconduit 22 to release thereel 58 from thelock mechanism 70 and the plurality ofstops 74. Thereel 58 is then free to rotate to providemore conduit 22 to the bather, or to rotate in the direction shown to withdraw theconduit 22 into thehousing 62. - The
housing 62 attaches to theshowerhead 18 when theshowerhead 18 is in the retracted position. In this example, aportion 82 of thehousing 62 defines aslot 86 that holds theshowerhead 18 when thehousing 62 and theshowerhead 18 are attached. - Although a preferred embodiment has been disclosed, a worker of ordinary skill in this art would recognize that certain modifications would come within the scope of this invention. For that reason, the following claims should be studied to determine the true scope and content of this invention.
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1. An adjustable spray assembly, comprising:
a spraying device moveable between a docked position an undocked position; and
a conduit for communicating fluid to said spraying device, wherein said conduit moves to a stored position upon docking.
2. The adjustable spray assembly of claim 1 , including a shower arm mountable adjacent a bathing area wall, and a shroud mounted to said shower arm, said shroud containing said conduit when in the stored position.
3. The adjustable spray assembly of claim 2 , wherein said conduit does not extend through said bathing area wall.
4. The adjustable spray assembly of claim 2 , wherein said shroud is adjustable relative to said shower arm.
5. The adjustable spray assembly of claim 2 , wherein said spraying device and said conduit are connected to a cover plate for enclosing said shroud.
6. The adjustable spray assembly of claim 5 , wherein said spraying device is pivotably adjustable relative to said cover plate.
7. The adjustable spray assembly of claim 1 , comprising a shroud that establishes an aperture, said conduit visible through said aperture when said spraying device is in the docked position.
8. The adjustable spray assembly of claim 1 , wherein a magnet holds said spraying device in the docked position.
9. The adjustable spray assembly of claim 1 , wherein a twist-lock connection holds said spraying device in the docked position.
10. An adjustable showerhead assembly, comprising:
a base mountable adjacent a bathing area;
a shroud secured relative said base;
a showerhead moveable between an extended position and a retracted position, said showerhead fixed relative said shroud when said showerhead is in the retracted position; and
a conduit for communicating fluid from a position adjacent said base to said showerhead, said conduit positioned within said shroud when said showerhead is in the retracted position.
11. The adjustable showerhead assembly of claim 10 , wherein said conduit comprises a flexible conduit.
12. The adjustable showerhead assembly of claim 10 , wherein said conduit coils within said shroud when said showerhead is in the retracted position.
13. The adjustable showerhead assembly of claim 12 , wherein said conduit is biased toward a coiled position.
14. The adjustable showerhead assembly of claim 13 , wherein said conduit biases said showerhead toward the retracted position.
15. The adjustable showerhead assembly of claim 10 , wherein said conduit comprises a spring that moves said conduit to a coiled position within said shroud.
16. The adjustable showerhead assembly of claim 10 , wherein said conduit comprises a first material composition and a second material composition, said first material composition defining a passageway for communicating fluid, said second material insulating a portion of said first material.
17. The adjustable showerhead assembly of claim 16 , wherein said first material is coextruded with said second material.
18. The adjustable showerhead assembly of claim 10 , including at least one of a mechanical lock and a magnetic lock removeably securing said shroud relative the base.
19. The adjustable showerhead assembly of claim 10 , wherein said showerhead and said conduit are connected to a cover plate for enclosing said shroud.
20. The adjustable showerhead assembly of claim 19 , including a swivel for pivotably securing said cover plate relative to the base.
21. The adjustable showerhead assembly of claim 10 , including a retraction wire that retracts said conduit to the position within the shroud.
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25. The adjustable spray assembly of claim 1 , wherein said conduit is coiled when in the stored position.
26. The adjustable spray assembly of claim 1 , including a shroud mounted to said shower arm, said shroud containing said conduit when in the stored position and moveable with said spraying device between the docked position and the undocked position.
27. The adjustable showerhead assembly of claim 10 , wherein said shroud establishes a track configured to hold said conduit when said showerhead is in the retracted position.
28. The adjustable showerhead assembly of claim 10 , including a center post, said conduit coiled around said center post when said showerhead is in the retracted position.
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