US20220220715A1

US20220220715A1 - Mounting dual showering system

Info

Publication number: US20220220715A1
Application number: US17/113,133
Authority: US
Inventors: Marcus Allen Wood
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2021-01-09
Filing date: 2021-01-09
Publication date: 2022-07-14

Abstract

a mounting dual showering system that allows two people to shower independent of each other and is easy to install/uninstall without any damage since no large tools are required. Mostly but not limited to renters that Connot remodel or change their bathrooms and anyone looking to have a better showering environment. This device can be adjusted to create but not limited to one or two zones within the shower/tube area that give users almost equal showering experience.

Description

U.S. Pat. No. 7,219,376B1: this multiple showerhead system and other similar ones that are typically used in bathrooms cannot provide two users with an equal shower experience.
U.S. Ser. No. 10/352,025B2: this dual showerhead mount and other similar ones that are typically used in bathrooms cannot provide two users with an equal shower experience.
U.S. Pat. No. 9,242,259B2: this shower system provides one user to move around in shower but does not allow two people to shower equally. Also, if this system rested on the lip of the shower like mine does it would not allow taller people above approximately 5.5 feet to shower. If it is used as a tension rod to move anywhere then it becomes a falling hazard because it does not have a second safety feature like mine does (legs or rest on lip of tube walls), it will hit a user's head before a lip.
U.S. Ser. No. 10/655,310B2: this dual showerhead mount and other similar ones that are typically used in bathrooms cannot provide two users with an equal shower experience.
US20060236451AI: first issue with this comparison is If it is used as a tension rod to move anywhere then it becomes a falling hazard because it does not have a second safety feature like mine does (legs or rest on lip of tube walls), it will hit a user's head before a lip. Secondly the control valve seems to be above the showerhead on one example, which limits the 2 users by a curtain height. Assuming arm reach is ⅓ body length, and the tallest person is 80 inches because that is my devises clearance currently, and 6 more inches from valve to bottom of showerhead, the shortest person cannot be shorter than 5 ft. or 60 inches. My design can go to 98 inches (ceiling) and someone with a height of 59 can still reach the bottom valve. 98-6 to bottom showerhead, 92 minus 19 from showerhead to bottom valve, 73 minus ⅓ arm length is 59. Next the devise does not seem to be adjustable. Lastly it does not give equally controlling sides since the adjustable arm is on the one side.
U.S. Pat. No. 3,971,074A: this design is at a fixed location at one side and does not allow two users to equally shower.

SUMMARY OF INVENTION

The present invention was created to provide two users the ability to shower in the bathtub or shower with equal experiences. Equal experiences being control of their respected side from the direction of water (90-degree field) to shutting it off without needing another user to help. Also, equal experiences mean equal room, water temperature, without the need to change sides and the danger that comes from two people trying to change sides and potentially falling. The invention comprising but not limited to 3 showerheads and of two main showering areas and an alternative adjustable showerhead. The system is mounted onto an average bath/shower fixture on the largest wall that has an approximate 1-inch lip over the top of the shower wall as a resting point. If a tile or other bathroom system Is used that does not have a 1-inch resting point, then legs (adjustable rods) will provide a support for the system to mount to. The invention can be installed without remodeling or changing the walls or bathroom itself.

DRAWING DESCRIPTION: BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1: showing the design installed in a bathroom shower. supported by 3 adjustable rods connected by two 90-degree fittings. the 3 rods are needed only if the walls are straight from the tube to the ceiling. if the shower wall is around 6 feet high like some in FIG. 2, then only one rod is needed to rest on the wall.

FIG. 2: showing the design installed in a bathroom shower. supported by one tension rod that rest on the shower walls with tension on bathroom wall.

FIG. 3: general idea of how the outside will look. Top two arms can adjust horizontal and vertical while suppling water to the showerheads. the long bar going from left to right is a tension bar that should be able to handle weights of 20-30 lbs. for this design. the line just under and to the left is the water supply line that can move left or right and attaches to where the old showerhead was in a basic bathroom. the housing itself attaches everything. the 3 knobs control water flow to the 3 showerheads. the bottom right of the design is a mount and showerhead.

FIG. 4: side view of the design. dotted lines show tub and plastic wall with a 1-inch thickness. the design is meant to mount just above the plastic wall with a tension rod as the support and the design attaches to the tension rod utilizing a U channel type hook or bracket.

FIG. 5: side view of the design for bathrooms with straight walls to the ceiling, requiring 3 tension rods for the support that make a u channel. dotted lines show tub and wall. the design is meant to mount in front of the wall with 3 tension rods as the support and the design attaches to the tension rod utilizing a U channel type hook or bracket.

FIG. 6: inside view of design. water line comes from the right and attaches to 3-way valve. 3-way valve distributes water to the 3 showerheads. underneath of the water line is the u channel mount, this can be moved up and down to better facilitate the user's height.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION: DESCRIPTION OF A PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

General description comprising but not limited to as follows. To attach this devise the old showerhead will need to be removed. A shower rod, adjustable pole or pole will be needed to rest the housing on (FIG. 4) or be attached to the housing. A simple shower rod is used to meet the needs of this devise and rest on the shower walls. Currently using, but not limited to, a stainless-steel upside-down U-channel hook is attached to the back of the housing and hooks overtop of the shower rod (FIG. 4) or the rods could be attached to the housing. Also, if a bathroom has straight walls (FIG. 5), then a shower rod could not rest on the sides like it can in FIG. 4 and It will need to be configured like FIG. 5. In this case a 90-degree fitting in FIG. 1 will attach to the hollow ends of 2 more rods turned facing upward (shower rod caps easily come off leaving a hollow pole) and the fitting will connect the two sides making an upside down “U” shape. All of this makes the foundation for the design.
The housing has, but not limited to, a 3 levers valve for controlling the water flow, 3 showerheads and a water inlet line. each shower head arm can move horizontal and or vertical.
The showerheads will be Interchangeable. All 3 water outlets are ½ inch for any variety of showerheads the user wishes to use. Gives a foundation that allows but not limited to mesh, metal, etc. caddies to be installed onto. 1) when legs are used or the shower rod rest on the tube walls as shown in FIG. 1 or 2 this allows for a stronger foundation than just a shower rod curtain. 2) If they try to install on a shower rod curtain its more dangerous and inconvenient when getting in and out. 3) Do not have to bend over at all when showering

Claims

1) a shower system comprising:

A. An installable/removable support comprising but not limited to a bar or U-channel that puts tension between two walls in a bathroom; and

B. A shower panel mounted to said support comprising but not limited to several valves, swivels, attaching hooks, several water outlets and shower heads to irrigate zones of the bathing area and

C. A water hose to supply water to said panel; and whereby said installable/removable shower system can allow 1 to 2 users to control an equal area to shower.

2) The shower system of claim 1, wherein but not limited to said mount has one horizontal rod attached to two vertical rods.

3) The shower system of claim 1, wherein but not limited to said shower panel has two top panels that attach to the bottom panel.

4) The shower system of claim 3, wherein but not limited to said bottom panel has a 90-degree water supply fitting attached to a swivel.

5) The shower system of claim 4, wherein but not limited to said swivel attaches to a 4-way valve.

6) The shower system of claim 5, wherein but not limited to said 4-way valve attaches to three Valves to control water slow in 3 channels.

7) The shower system of claim 6, wherein but not limited to said 3 channels has 2 upward Channels and one downward channel.

8) The shower system of claim 7, wherein but not limited to said two upward channels attach to two swivels.

9) The shower system of claim 8, wherein but not limited to said each swivel attaches to The top panel.

10) The shower system of claim 9, wherein but not limited to said top panel has a fitting Protruding slightly from the top panel that connects to a fitting.

11) The shower system of claim 10, wherein but not limited to said both top panels have An upside down “J” shape that connects to a shower head.

12) The shower system of claim 7, wherein but not limited to said downward channels Protrudes from said bottom panel connecting to shower head line.

13) The shower system of claim 1, wherein but not limited to said bottom panel has a magnet On the outside that connects to a metallic adapter.

14) The shower system of claim 13, wherein but not limited to said adapter connects to Said shower head of claim 12.

15) The shower system of claim 1, wherein but not limited to said bottom panel has hooks on The outside that rotates 180 degrees vertically to connect panel to support.

16) The shower system of claim 1, wherein but not limited to said top panel can't rotate 360 Degrees minus any limiting factors.

17) The shower system of claim 16, wherein but not limited to said top panel has shower Nozzles that irrigate two said zones or one big zone.