Abstract: The present invention is an adjustable shower saddle that connects a water supply to a shower. The saddle has: an anchor for attaching to the water supply, the anchor having an inner contour for attaching to the water supply and an outer contour that corresponds to a multi-dimensional range of motion that may be taken by the saddle, and a conduit for conducting fluid; a bracket that has an outlet, a second conduit attaching to the outlet and, an interior surface conforming to the shape of the outer contour of the anchor; and, a lock member having a third conduit for conducting fluid from the first conduit to the second conduit, wherein the lock member attaches the bracket to the anchor.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 16, 2009
Date of Patent:
October 23, 2012
Assignee:
Alsons Corporation
Inventors:
Charles A. Patterson, Julian C. Giggs, Michael Miller, Victor Hoernig
Abstract: A shower assembly is provided that includes a shower head having an integrated diverter valve. The shower head receives a detachable hand-held shower wand. The diverter valve is arranged upstream of an adjustable connector so that length is not added to the shower assembly that would interfere with headroom. A cam shaft of the diverter valve is rotated to selectively control fluid flow between the shower head and the hand-held shower wand. Cam followers are moved linearly in response to rotation of the cam shaft to selectively block first and second outlet ports.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 22, 2006
Date of Patent:
November 29, 2011
Assignee:
Alsons Corporation
Inventors:
John E. Petrovic, Peter Dabrowski, Curtis J. Bailey, Michael A. Miller
Abstract: A shower mount is mounted to a fixed shower arm in a bathing area for universally receiving a hand-held showerhead. The shower mount is connected to the shower arm and includes a base member with a fluid passageway in communication with the shower arm and a shower hose. Water flows through the fluid passageway and shower hose to a showerhead. A shower saddle is interchangeably mounted the base member to support the showerhead. The shower saddle is selected depending upon the design of the showerhead in order to securely retain the showerhead to the base member.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 17, 2006
Date of Patent:
June 28, 2011
Assignee:
Alsons Corporation
Inventors:
Michael Miller, Curtis J. Bailey, Noah Dingler, Dominic Daunter