GB2422779A

GB2422779A - A device to dispense cleaning substances into the water supply of a shower

Info

Publication number: GB2422779A
Application number: GB0502441A
Authority: GB
Inventors: John Edward Taylor; Denis John Stanton
Original assignee: JODEN ENTPR
Current assignee: JODEN ENTPR
Priority date: 2005-02-05
Filing date: 2005-02-05
Publication date: 2006-08-09
Anticipated expiration: 2025-02-05
Also published as: GB0502441D0; GB2422779B

Abstract

A device that is attached to an existing shower that allows either soap, shampoo or gel D to be added to the water supply before it leaves the shower head, as and when the user requires the soap, shampoo or gel in the shower water. Preferably the device is positioned between the shower unit A and the shower head. To add the soap, shampoo or gel to the shower water, the user diverts the shower water into the device via a valve C, and the water mixes with the soap, shampoo or gel before the water is expelled from the showerhead over the person showering. The soap, shampoo or gel may be added to the water supply from various magazines within the device via valves.

Description

SHOWER SOAPER

DESCRIPTION

When using a shower, one has to stand away from the shower to apply gel/shampoo or soap. This can be difficult due to lack of room especially in shower cubicles.

In order to overcome this problem, this invention fits to the shower unit connection of an existing shower. The hose then connects to the bottom of the device feeding plain water and then at a 900 turn of the knob it will feed the water over a soap/gel/shampoo stick allowing the soapy water to expel from the shower handset. Turning the knob back 90 provides the rinse water.

FIGURE 1 (A) in figure 1 shows the existing shower unit connection.

(B) in figure 1 are non return valves to prevent back feeds to the shower unit and soap/gel/shampoo magazine.

(C) in figure 1 shows the 3 way valve in the plain water position.

(D) in figure 1 shows the soap/gel/shampoo magazine.

(E) in figure 1 shows the connection to the shower hose (F) In figure 1 shows the connector that fits existing hose.

FIGURE 2 (A) in figure 2 shows the 3 way valve in the soap/gel/shampoo providing position

Claims

1) A small fitment that fits to the existing shower and allows soap/shampoo/gel to be placed in the water supply from the shower as and when required.

2) A fitment as claim 1 with various magazines to hold soap/shampoo/gels and valves to direct water to the magazine required by the user.

Amendments to the claims have been filed as follows CLAIMS: 1. A detergent dispensing apparatus for a shower system, the apparatus comprising: i) an inlet and an outlet for operative connection in a water flow path to a shower head of the shower system; ii) a first water flow path; iii) a second water flow path; iv) a detergent dispensing device in the second water flow path; v) valve means variable between at least first and second positions, wherein in the first position the first water flow path is open and the second flow path is closed; and in the second position the first water flow path is closed and the second water flow path is open.

2. A detergent dispensing apparatus as claimed in Claim 1 wherein the apparatus further comprises a non-return valve between the inlet and the valve means.

3. A detergent dispensing apparatus as claimed in Claim 1 or Claim 2 wherein the valve means is a three-way valve such that the valve is further variable to a third position in which the first and second water flow paths are both open.

4. A detergent dispensing apparatus as claimed in any one of claims 1-3 wherein the second water flow path further comprises a non-return valve between the detergent dispensing device and the shower head.

5. A detergent dispensing apparatus substantially as herein described and with reference to the accompanying drawings.