EP1020230B1 - Shower head - Google Patents

Shower head Download PDF

Info

Publication number
EP1020230B1
EP1020230B1 EP00100535A EP00100535A EP1020230B1 EP 1020230 B1 EP1020230 B1 EP 1020230B1 EP 00100535 A EP00100535 A EP 00100535A EP 00100535 A EP00100535 A EP 00100535A EP 1020230 B1 EP1020230 B1 EP 1020230B1
Authority
EP
European Patent Office
Prior art keywords
jet
smoothing means
shower head
prior
exit
Prior art date
Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
Revoked
Application number
EP00100535A
Other languages
German (de)
French (fr)
Other versions
EP1020230A2 (en
EP1020230A3 (en
Inventor
Werner Finkbeiner
Franz Schorn
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
Hansgrohe SE
Original Assignee
Hansgrohe SE
Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Family has litigation
First worldwide family litigation filed litigation Critical https://patents.darts-ip.com/?family=7894475&utm_source=google_patent&utm_medium=platform_link&utm_campaign=public_patent_search&patent=EP1020230(B1) "Global patent litigation dataset” by Darts-ip is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
Application filed by Hansgrohe SE filed Critical Hansgrohe SE
Publication of EP1020230A2 publication Critical patent/EP1020230A2/en
Publication of EP1020230A3 publication Critical patent/EP1020230A3/en
Application granted granted Critical
Publication of EP1020230B1 publication Critical patent/EP1020230B1/en
Anticipated expiration legal-status Critical
Revoked legal-status Critical Current

Links

Classifications

    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05B—SPRAYING APPARATUS; ATOMISING APPARATUS; NOZZLES
    • B05B1/00—Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means
    • B05B1/34—Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means designed to influence the nature of flow of the liquid or other fluent material, e.g. to produce swirl
    • B05B1/3402—Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means designed to influence the nature of flow of the liquid or other fluent material, e.g. to produce swirl to avoid or to reduce turbulencies, e.g. comprising fluid flow straightening means
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05B—SPRAYING APPARATUS; ATOMISING APPARATUS; NOZZLES
    • B05B1/00—Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means
    • B05B1/14—Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means with multiple outlet openings; with strainers in or outside the outlet opening
    • B05B1/18—Roses; Shower heads
    • B05B1/185—Roses; Shower heads characterised by their outlet element; Mounting arrangements therefor

Definitions

  • the invention proposes that when a plurality of partitions are arranged, these are arranged in a star shape, so that the individual beam parts have approximately the same cross section.
  • the component 6 is designed as an annular flat disk with the same thickness everywhere and is provided with groups of openings 8.
  • the partition walls 7 are arranged on the side 9 facing the radiation outlet openings 3.
  • the partitions can also be arranged in the openings 8 themselves.
  • Each three partitions 7 are in the form of a star with a circular hub 10.

Landscapes

  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Fluid Mechanics (AREA)
  • Nozzles (AREA)
  • Bathtubs, Showers, And Their Attachments (AREA)
  • Massaging Devices (AREA)
  • Cylinder Crankcases Of Internal Combustion Engines (AREA)
  • Sewing Machines And Sewing (AREA)

Abstract

The shower head has a jet plate(1), a number of jet outlet holes(3) and a jet smoothing device which divides the cross section of at least one jet outlet hole. The smoothing device has at least one dividing wall extending in the direction of flow, and three dividing walls may be arranged in star fashion. The smoothing device may be located in front of the jet opening or extending over at least the length of the bore forming the jet outlet, or the smoothing device is longer than the jet outlet. The jet smoothing device may be formed on the jet plate or formed on a separate component(6).

Description

Brauseköpfe enthalten Wasserführungen, die das aus dem Brauseschlauch kommende Wasser zu den Strahlöffnungen führen, die in der Strahlscheibe angeordnet sind. Durch die Vielzahl von unterschiedlichen Strahlarten mit belüfteten Strahlen, Massagestrahlen und dgl. und durch die Umschalteinrichtungen werden die Wasserführungen in den Brauseköpfen immer komplizierter. Dies führt dazu, dass das aus den Strahlenaustrittsöffnungen austretende Wasser stark verwirbelt ist. Dies führt wiederum dazu, dass sich kein optisch ansprechendes Strahlbild bildet.Shower heads contain water guides that guide the water coming from the shower hose to the jet openings that are arranged in the jet disc. Due to the large number of different types of jet with ventilated jets, massage jets and the like. As a result, the water emerging from the radiation exit openings is strongly swirled. This in turn means that no optically appealing beam pattern is formed.

Es ist bei einem Brausekopf bekannt, ein Bodenteil mit Wasserdurchtrittsöffnungen vorzusehen, der aus einem elastischen Material besteht (DE-A1 4406966). Um das Entfernen von Kalkablagerungen zu erleichtern, greift ein Vorsprung durch die Strahlaustrittsöffnung hindurch, der von der Aussenseite her angefasst und verformt werden kann.It is known in the case of a shower head to provide a base part with water passage openings which is made of an elastic material (DE-A1 4406966). In order to make it easier to remove limescale deposits, a projection extends through the jet outlet opening, which can be gripped and deformed from the outside.

Es ist bereits ein Brausekopf mit einer Strahlscheibe und einer Vielzahl von Strahlaustrittsöffnungen bekannt, bei dem in den Strahlaustrittsöffnungen ein die Strahlaustrittsöffnung in mehrere Teile unterteilender Einsatz in Form von flachen Platten angeordnet ist (EP-A1-429068). Mit dieser Anordnung soll aber ein stark verwirbelter und/oder belüfteter Strahl erzeugt werden.A shower head with a jet disc and a plurality of jet outlet openings is already known, in which an insert in the form of flat plates which divides the jet outlet opening into several parts is arranged in the jet outlet openings (EP-A1-429068). With this arrangement, however, a strongly swirled and / or aerated jet is to be generated.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, einen Brausekopf zu schaffen, bei dem die aus den Strahlaustrittsöffnungen austretenden Wasserstrahlen ein optisch ansprechendes Strahlbild aufweisen und die dazu nötigen Strahlglättungsmittel einfach montierbar sind.The invention has for its object to provide a shower head in which the out of the jet outlet openings emerging water jets have an optically appealing jet pattern and the jet smoothing agents required for this can be easily installed.

Zur Lösung dieser Aufgabe schlägt die Erfindung einen Brausekopf mit den Merkmalen des Anspruchs 1 vor. Weiterbildungen der Erfindung sind Gegenstand der abhängigen Ansprüche, deren Wortlaut ebenso wie der Wortlaut der Zusammenfassung durch Bezugnahme zum Inhalt der Beschreibung gemacht wird.To achieve this object, the invention proposes a shower head with the features of claim 1. Further developments of the invention are the subject of the dependent claims, the wording of which, like the wording of the abstract, is made by reference to the content of the description.

Durch die Unterteilung des Querschnitts der Strahlaustrittsöffnung wird es möglich, dass sich der Strahl beim Durchqueren der Strahlaustrittsöffnung wieder beruhigt. Vorher entstandene Verwirbelungen können dadurch mindestens teilweise wieder beseitigt werden. Durch die Erfindung kann ein optisch ansprechender und weniger spritzender Brausestrahl erreicht werden.The subdivision of the cross section of the beam exit opening makes it possible for the beam to calm down again as it traverses the beam exit opening. This can at least partially remove previous turbulence. The invention enables an optically appealing and less splashing shower jet to be achieved.

Die Unterteilung des Querschnitts kann beispielsweise dadurch geschehen, dass das Strahlglättungsmittel mindestens eine Trennwand aufweist, die sich in Strömungsrichtung über eine gewisse Strecke erstreckt. Es können auch mehrere Trennwände vorgesehen sein. Die mehreren Trennwände können beispielsweise parallel zueinander oder als Kreuz angeordnet werden.The cross-section can be subdivided, for example, in that the jet smoothing agent has at least one dividing wall which extends over a certain distance in the direction of flow. Several partition walls can also be provided. The multiple partitions can be arranged, for example, parallel to one another or as a cross.

Insbesondere schlägt die Erfindung aber vor, dass bei der Anordnung mehrerer Trennwände diese sternförmig angeordnet werden, so dass die einzelnen Strahlteile etwa gleich großen Querschnitt aufweisen.In particular, however, the invention proposes that when a plurality of partitions are arranged, these are arranged in a star shape, so that the individual beam parts have approximately the same cross section.

Erfindungsgemäß kann vorgesehen sein, dass das Strahlglättungsmittel in der Strahlaustrittsöffnung selbst angeordnet wird. Es ist aber ebenfalls möglich und wird von der Erfindung vorgeschlagen, dass das Strahlglättungsmittel in Strömungsrichtung vor der jeweiligen Strahlaustrittsöffnung angeordnet ist. Dies hat den Vorteil, dass der Ausstrittsquerschnitt der Strahlaustrittsöffnung nicht verkleinert wird, so dass die Gefahr des Verkalkens nicht vergrößert wird.According to the invention it can be provided that the jet smoothing agent is arranged in the jet outlet opening itself. However, it is also possible and is proposed by the invention that the jet smoothing agent is arranged in the flow direction in front of the respective jet outlet opening. This has the advantage that the exit cross section of the beam exit opening is not reduced so that the risk of calcification is not increased.

Erfindungsgemäß kann vorgesehen sein, dass das Strahlglättungsmittel sich über mindestens die Länge der die Strahlaustrittsöffnung bildenden Bohrung erstreckt. Je länger das Strahlglättungsmittel in Strömungsrichtung gesehen ist, desto stärker ist die Beruhigung des Strahles.According to the invention it can be provided that the jet smoothing means extends over at least the length of the bore forming the jet outlet opening. The longer the jet smoothing agent is seen in the direction of flow, the greater the calming of the jet.

Es kann erfindungsgemäß auch vorgesehen sein, dass das Strahlglättungsmittel länger als die Strahlaustrittsöffnung ist, insbesondere dann, wenn das Strahlglättungsmittel schon vor der Öffnung beginnt.It can also be provided according to the invention that the jet smoothing agent is longer than the jet outlet opening, in particular if the jet smoothing agent begins before the opening.

Es kann aber insbesondere auch vorgesehen sein, dass das Strahlglättungsmittel an einem getrennten Bauteil ausgebildet ist, das in dem Brausekopf so angeordnet werden kann, dass das strahlglättungsmittel die Strahlaustrittsöffnung beeinflusst.In particular, however, it can also be provided that the jet smoothing agent is formed on a separate component which can be arranged in the shower head in such a way that the jet smoothing agent influences the jet outlet opening.

Insbesondere kann vorgesehen sein, dass das Strahlglättungsmittel in einem zu der Strahlaustrittsöffnung führenden Kanal angeordnet wird.In particular, it can be provided that the jet smoothing agent is arranged in a channel leading to the jet outlet opening.

Weitere Merkmale, Einzelheiten und Vorzüge der Erfindung ergeben sich aus der folgenden Beschreibung einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform der Erfindung sowie anhand der Zeichnung. Hierbei zeigen:

Fig. 1
eine teilweise geschnittene Ansicht eines Brausekopfs;
Fig. 2
eine teilweise geschnittene Seitenansicht eines Einsatzteils mit einem Strahlglättungsmittel;
Fig. 3
die Aufsicht auf das Einsatzteil der Fig. 2 von oben;
Fig. 4
in vergrößertem Maßstab die Aufsicht auf eine Strahlaustrittsöffnung;
Fig. 5
in vergrößertem Maßstab die Anordnung eines Strahlglättungsmittels an dem Bauteil der Fig. 2.
Further features, details and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the following description of a preferred embodiment of the invention and from the drawing. Here show:
Fig. 1
a partially sectioned view of a shower head;
Fig. 2
a partially sectioned side view of an insert with a jet smoothing agent;
Fig. 3
the supervision of the insert part of Figure 2 from above.
Fig. 4
on an enlarged scale, the supervision of a beam outlet opening;
Fig. 5
the arrangement of a beam smoothing agent on the component of FIG. 2 on an enlarged scale.

Fig. 1 zeigt eine Ansicht eines Brausekopfs mit einer gewölbten Strahlscheibe 1. Der Brausekopf enthält ein Gehäuse 2 sowie einen in der Figur nicht dargestellten Handgriff, falls es sich um eine Handbrause handelt. Die Erfindung ist aber nicht auf Handbrausen beschränkt, sondern betrifft in gleicher Weise auch Kopfbrausen, Seitenbrausen und dergleichen. In dem Brausekopf sind unterschiedliche Wasserführungen vorhanden, die zu den Strahlenaustrittsöffnungen 3 führen. Im dargestellten Beispiel sind die Strahlenaustrittsöffnungen 3 in einem aus Elastomer bestehenden Bauteil 4 angeordnet.1 shows a view of a shower head with a curved jet disc 1. The shower head contains a housing 2 and a handle, not shown in the figure, if it is a hand shower. However, the invention is not limited to hand showers, but also relates to overhead showers, side showers and the like in the same way. Different water channels are present in the shower head, which lead to the radiation outlet openings 3. In the example shown, the beam exit openings 3 are arranged in a component 4 consisting of elastomer.

Zwischen einem Teil 5 des Brausekopfs und dem die Strahlenaustrittsöffnungen 3 enthaltenden Bauteil 4 ist ein Einsatzteil 6 gehaltert, das ringförmig ausgebildet ist, da auch die Strahlaustrittsöffnungen 3 längs eines Ringes angeordnet sind. Das Einsatzteil 6 enthält an seiner nach außengerichteten in Fig. 1 unteren Seite Trennwände 7, die in Richtung des ausströmenden Wassers verlaufen. Die Trennwände 7 sind an dem Einsatzteil 6 angeformt, wobei das Einsatzteil 6 in Strömungsrichtung gesehen vor den Trennwänden Durchbrechungen 8 aufweist. Vor den Strahlaustrittsöffnungen 3 ist in dem Bauteil 4 eine Art Kanal gebildet, in dem die Trennwände 7 zu liegen kommen. Das Wasser strömt zunächst durch die Durchbrechungen 8 des Einsatzteils 6 und dann durch die Strahlaustrittsöffnung 3. In dem Bereich zwischen den Durchbrechungen 8 und der Strahlaustrittsöffnung 3 strömt das Wasser in drei parallelen Kanälen, deren Querschnitt etwa dem Sektor eines Kreises entspricht. Beim Austritt aus den Strahlaustrittsöffnungen 3 entsteht dadurch ein geglätteter ruhiger Strahl.Between a part 5 of the shower head and the component 4 containing the jet outlet openings 3, an insert part 6 is held, which is designed in a ring shape, since the jet outlet openings 3 are also arranged along a ring. The insert part 6 contains on its outward-facing lower side in FIG. 1 partition walls 7 which run in the direction of the outflowing water. The partition walls 7 are molded onto the insert part 6, the insert part 6 having openings 8 in front of the partition walls, as seen in the flow direction. In front of the jet outlet openings 3 is in the Component 4 formed a type of channel in which the partitions 7 come to rest. The water first flows through the openings 8 of the insert part 6 and then through the jet outlet opening 3. In the area between the openings 8 and the jet outlet opening 3, the water flows in three parallel channels, the cross section of which corresponds approximately to the sector of a circle. As it emerges from the jet outlet openings 3, this produces a smooth, calm jet.

Fig. 2 zeigt eine Seitenansicht des bereits erwähnten Bauteils 6. Das Bauteil 6 ist als ringförmige flache Scheibe mit überall gleicher Dicke ausgebildet und mit Gruppen von Durchbrechungen 8 versehen. An der den Strahlenaustrittsöffnungen 3 zugewandten Seite 9 sind die Trennwände 7 angeordnet. Die Trennwände können auch schon in den Durchbrechungen 8 selbst angeordnet sein. Jeweils drei Trennwände 7 sind in Form eines Sterns mit einer kreisrunden Nabe 10 ausgebildet.2 shows a side view of the component 6 already mentioned. The component 6 is designed as an annular flat disk with the same thickness everywhere and is provided with groups of openings 8. The partition walls 7 are arranged on the side 9 facing the radiation outlet openings 3. The partitions can also be arranged in the openings 8 themselves. Each three partitions 7 are in the form of a star with a circular hub 10.

Fig. 3 zeigt die Aufsicht auf das Einsatzteil 6 aus der Richtung, in der das Wasser zu den Strahlenaustrittsöffnungen 3 strömt. Die Gruppen von Durchbrechungen 8 sind so angeordnet, wie dies den Gruppen von Strahlenaustrittöffnungen 3 der Strahlscheibe 1 entspricht. Zum Erleichtern des Einlegens enthält der Außenrand 11 des Bauteils 6 einige Kerben 12, die das Einsatzteil 6 beim Einsetzen mit Hilfe von Vorsprüngen in dem Brausekopf führen.3 shows the top view of the insert part 6 from the direction in which the water flows to the radiation outlet openings 3. The groups of openings 8 are arranged in such a way that this corresponds to the groups of beam exit openings 3 of the jet disc 1. To make it easier to insert, the outer edge 11 of the component 6 contains a number of notches 12 which guide the insert part 6 in the shower head when it is inserted using projections.

Fig. 5 zeigt zum Erleichtern des Verständnisses in perspektivischer Ansicht die Anordnung der Trennwände 7 an der Unterseite 9 des Einsatzteils 6. Die drei Trennwände erstrecken sich von der zentralen Nabe 10 nach außen und sind in ihrer radialen Erstreckung etwas größer als der Abstand zwischen der Nabe 10 und dem Rand 13 der Durchbrechung 8. Die Trennwände 7 sind einstückig an dem Einsatzteil 6 angespritzt. Es ist auch möglich, dass sie sich in axialer Richtung bis in die Durchbrechung 18 hinein erstrecken, so dass sie zusätzlich oder alternativ auch an dem Rand der Durchbrechung 8 angespitzt sind.FIG. 5 shows, for ease of understanding, a perspective view of the arrangement of the partition walls 7 on the underside 9 of the insert part 6. The three partition walls extend outward from the central hub 10 and are somewhat larger in radial extension than the distance between the hub 10 and the edge 13 of the opening 8. The partitions 7 are integrally molded on the insert 6. It is also possible for them to extend into the opening 18 in the axial direction, so that they are additionally or alternatively also pointed at the edge of the opening 8.

Das Strahlglättungsmittel, das bei der dargestellten Ausführungsform die Trennwände (7) aufweist, ist so ausgebildet, dass die Wasserführungen von starren Seitenwänden begrenzt sind. Die Trennwände sind also aus starrem Kunststoff hergestellt und weisen eine glatte Oberfläche auf. Sie sollen durch das strömende Wasser nicht verformt werden.The jet smoothing means, which in the embodiment shown has the partition walls (7), is designed such that the water channels are delimited by rigid side walls. The partitions are therefore made of rigid plastic and have a smooth surface. They should not be deformed by the flowing water.

Claims (9)

  1. Showerhead with
    1.1 a jet disk (1)
    1.2 a plurality of jet exits (3), and with
    1.3 a jet smoothing means that
    1.3.1 divides the cross-section of at least one jet exit (3), characterized in that
    1.4 the jet smoothing means are molded onto a single separate insert (6) for all jet exits (3).
  2. Showerhead according to claim 1, in which the jet smoothing means has at least one divider (7) extending in the direction of flow.
  3. Showerhead according to claim 2, in which three star-shaped dividers (7) are provided.
  4. Showerhead according to one of the prior claims, in which the jet smoothing means are located in the jet exit (3).
  5. Showerhead according to one of the prior claims, in which the jet smoothing means are located before the jet exit (3).
  6. Showerhead according to one of the prior claims, in which the jet smoothing means extends at least the length of the hole forming the jet exit (3).
  7. Showerhead according to one of the prior claims, in which the jet smoothing means are longer than the jet exit (3).
  8. Showerhead according to one of the prior claims, in which the jet smoothing means are disposed and especially molded on the jet disk (1).
  9. Shower head according to one of the prior claims, in which the jet smoothing means are located in a channel leading to the jet exit (3).
EP00100535A 1999-01-16 2000-01-12 Shower head Revoked EP1020230B1 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
DE19901554A DE19901554A1 (en) 1999-01-16 1999-01-16 Shower head
DE19901554 1999-01-16

Publications (3)

Publication Number Publication Date
EP1020230A2 EP1020230A2 (en) 2000-07-19
EP1020230A3 EP1020230A3 (en) 2001-05-16
EP1020230B1 true EP1020230B1 (en) 2004-12-29

Family

ID=7894475

Family Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
EP00100535A Revoked EP1020230B1 (en) 1999-01-16 2000-01-12 Shower head

Country Status (5)

Country Link
US (1) US20010042796A1 (en)
EP (1) EP1020230B1 (en)
AT (1) ATE285848T1 (en)
DE (2) DE19901554A1 (en)
ES (1) ES2235687T3 (en)

Families Citing this family (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US7543371B2 (en) * 2004-06-23 2009-06-09 Hitachi Global Storage Technologies Netherlands B.V. Apparatus for a disk drive actuator pivot set height tooling with an active servo compensation
DE502005003481D1 (en) 2005-08-10 2008-05-08 Baldwin Oxy Dry Gmbh Cleaning device with spray nozzle made of soft elastic material

Family Cites Families (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
IT1018796B (en) * 1973-08-30 1977-10-20 Motoren Turbinen Union FREE JET NOZZLE
GB2105220B (en) * 1981-09-07 1985-07-17 Butterworth System Inc A stream straightener for a nozzle
US5143295A (en) * 1989-11-21 1992-09-01 Toto Ltd. Bubbly water outlet device
DE4404966C2 (en) * 1994-02-17 1997-02-13 Ideal Standard Base part for a shower head

Also Published As

Publication number Publication date
EP1020230A2 (en) 2000-07-19
US20010042796A1 (en) 2001-11-22
DE19901554A1 (en) 2000-07-20
ATE285848T1 (en) 2005-01-15
ES2235687T3 (en) 2005-07-16
EP1020230A3 (en) 2001-05-16
DE50009066D1 (en) 2005-02-03

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
EP2684610B2 (en) Shower head
EP1928609B1 (en) Shower head
DE3509602C2 (en)
EP1287208B1 (en) Jet regulator
EP0151998A2 (en) Water aerator for sanitary fittings and the like
EP3679197B1 (en) Flow regulator
EP2180102B1 (en) Flow regulator
DE102011109501B3 (en) aerator
EP3094413B1 (en) Shower having multi-channel jet outlet units
EP2888394B1 (en) Device for hydrodynamically strengthening nonwovens, wovens or knitted fabrics
DE202015007873U1 (en) aerator
DE69838907T2 (en) MULTI-STEAM SHOWER WITH AIR CONNECTION
EP1593782A2 (en) Sanitary washing unit and sanitary water tap
EP1020230B1 (en) Shower head
DE102019105911B3 (en) Spray jet regulator
EP1853770B1 (en) Sanitary water-outlet fitting with jet regulator for deflecting the exiting water jet
DE1146640B (en) Device for distributing air flowing out of a supply line
EP4007833B1 (en) Sanitary built-in part and series for a sanitary built-in part
EP0744997B1 (en) Base part for a spray head, and spray head
DE3507212C2 (en)
DE102005012194A1 (en) Shower head for use with shower unit, has decorative element having through holes following predetermined pattern and individually aligned to spray nozzles on water jet panel
EP0878237B1 (en) Base part for spray head, and spray head
DE4342603C2 (en) Ventilation device for rooms, especially clean rooms
DE4204100C2 (en) Sink
DE10017134C2 (en) Process and device for injection molding plastic support plates for flap discs

Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
PUAI Public reference made under article 153(3) epc to a published international application that has entered the european phase

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009012

AK Designated contracting states

Kind code of ref document: A2

Designated state(s): AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LI LU MC NL PT SE

AX Request for extension of the european patent

Free format text: AL;LT;LV;MK;RO;SI

PUAL Search report despatched

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009013

AK Designated contracting states

Kind code of ref document: A3

Designated state(s): AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LI LU MC NL PT SE

AX Request for extension of the european patent

Free format text: AL;LT;LV;MK;RO;SI

RIC1 Information provided on ipc code assigned before grant

Free format text: 7B 05B 1/18 A, 7B 05B 1/34 B

AKX Designation fees paid
REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: DE

Ref legal event code: 8566

17P Request for examination filed

Effective date: 20020227

RAX Requested extension states of the european patent have changed

Free format text: SI PAYMENT 20020227

RBV Designated contracting states (corrected)

Designated state(s): AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LI LU MC NL PT SE

17Q First examination report despatched

Effective date: 20031013

GRAP Despatch of communication of intention to grant a patent

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNIGR1

GRAS Grant fee paid

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNIGR3

GRAA (expected) grant

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009210

AK Designated contracting states

Kind code of ref document: B1

Designated state(s): AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LI LU MC NL PT SE

AX Request for extension of the european patent

Extension state: SI

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: FI

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20041229

Ref country code: NL

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20041229

Ref country code: IE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20041229

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: GB

Ref legal event code: FG4D

Free format text: NOT ENGLISH

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: CH

Ref legal event code: EP

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: CY

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20050112

Ref country code: LU

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20050112

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: IE

Ref legal event code: FG4D

Free format text: GERMAN

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: AT

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20050131

Ref country code: BE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20050131

Ref country code: MC

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20050131

Ref country code: CH

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20050131

Ref country code: LI

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20050131

REF Corresponds to:

Ref document number: 50009066

Country of ref document: DE

Date of ref document: 20050203

Kind code of ref document: P

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: SE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20050329

Ref country code: DK

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20050329

Ref country code: GR

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20050329

GBT Gb: translation of ep patent filed (gb section 77(6)(a)/1977)

Effective date: 20050310

NLV1 Nl: lapsed or annulled due to failure to fulfill the requirements of art. 29p and 29m of the patents act
REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: ES

Ref legal event code: FG2A

Ref document number: 2235687

Country of ref document: ES

Kind code of ref document: T3

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: IE

Ref legal event code: FD4D

BERE Be: lapsed

Owner name: HANSGROHE A.G.

Effective date: 20050131

PLBI Opposition filed

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009260

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: CH

Ref legal event code: PL

26 Opposition filed

Opponent name: GROHE WATER TECHNOLOGY AG & CO. KG

Effective date: 20050901

PLAX Notice of opposition and request to file observation + time limit sent

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNOBS2

ET Fr: translation filed
PLBB Reply of patent proprietor to notice(s) of opposition received

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNOBS3

BERE Be: lapsed

Owner name: *HANSGROHE A.G.

Effective date: 20050131

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: PT

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20050529

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: DE

Ref legal event code: R082

Ref document number: 50009066

Country of ref document: DE

Representative=s name: PATENTANWAELTE RUFF, WILHELM, BEIER, DAUSTER &, DE

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: DE

Ref legal event code: R081

Ref document number: 50009066

Country of ref document: DE

Owner name: HANSGROHE SE, DE

Free format text: FORMER OWNER: HANSGROHE AG, 77761 SCHILTACH, DE

Effective date: 20120910

Ref country code: DE

Ref legal event code: R082

Ref document number: 50009066

Country of ref document: DE

Representative=s name: PATENTANWAELTE RUFF, WILHELM, BEIER, DAUSTER &, DE

Effective date: 20120910

PLCK Communication despatched that opposition was rejected

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNREJ1

APBM Appeal reference recorded

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNREFNO

APBP Date of receipt of notice of appeal recorded

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNNOA2O

APAH Appeal reference modified

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSCREFNO

PLAB Opposition data, opponent's data or that of the opponent's representative modified

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009299OPPO

APBQ Date of receipt of statement of grounds of appeal recorded

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNNOA3O

R26 Opposition filed (corrected)

Opponent name: GROHE AG

Effective date: 20050901

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: FR

Ref legal event code: PLFP

Year of fee payment: 16

PGFP Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: ES

Payment date: 20150122

Year of fee payment: 16

Ref country code: IT

Payment date: 20150121

Year of fee payment: 16

PGFP Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: GB

Payment date: 20150123

Year of fee payment: 16

Ref country code: FR

Payment date: 20150115

Year of fee payment: 16

PGFP Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: DE

Payment date: 20160128

Year of fee payment: 17

GBPC Gb: european patent ceased through non-payment of renewal fee

Effective date: 20160112

APBU Appeal procedure closed

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNNOA9O

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: DE

Ref legal event code: R103

Ref document number: 50009066

Country of ref document: DE

Ref country code: DE

Ref legal event code: R064

Ref document number: 50009066

Country of ref document: DE

RDAF Communication despatched that patent is revoked

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNREV1

RDAG Patent revoked

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009271

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: FR

Ref legal event code: ST

Effective date: 20160930

STAA Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent

Free format text: STATUS: PATENT REVOKED

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: GB

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20160112

27W Patent revoked

Effective date: 20161020

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: FR

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20160201

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: IT

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20160112

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: AT

Ref legal event code: MA03

Ref document number: 285848

Country of ref document: AT

Kind code of ref document: T

Effective date: 20161020

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: ES

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20160113