초록 ▼

Apparatus for recapture of fresh water flow released from a shower head (12). The collection device (10) includes a supported frame (18) that is proximate the shower head (12) and adjacent a wall (16) to which the shower head (12) is ultimately attached. The device (10) also includes a movable water

Apparatus for recapture of fresh water flow released from a shower head (12). The collection device (10) includes a supported frame (18) that is proximate the shower head (12) and adjacent a wall (16) to which the shower head (12) is ultimately attached. The device (10) also includes a movable water flow diverter assembly (32), capable of being moved from a first in use position to a second at rest position, and at least one collection container (24) that is supported by the frame (18). The moveable water flow diverter assembly (32) is connected to an upper portion of the frame (20) by a pin (34). Diverter assembly (32) includes an arm (36, 36'), and a collection basin (38) that is connected to arm (36, 36') and a flow director (42) that directs the water flow to the at least one collection container (24, 24').

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A collection device for recapture of a flow of fresh water released from a shower head, wherein the shower head extends outwardly from a shower arm attached to a wall, the device comprising:a supported frame proximate the shower head and adjacent the wall, said frame havi

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A collection device for recapture of a flow of fresh water released from a shower head, wherein the shower head extends outwardly from a shower arm attached to a wall, the device comprising:a supported frame proximate the shower head and adjacent the wall, said frame having an upper portion and a lower portion, wherein said lower portion extends downwardly below the shower head, said lower portion being of a size and shape to receive at least one collection container; anda moveable water flow diverter assembly having a first in use position and a second at rest position, said diverter assembly including an arm that is connected to the frame, a collection basin connected to the arm, and a flow director that directs the water flow from the basin to the at least one collection container;wherein said basin extends downwardly and inwardly of the arm and is of a size and shape to surround the portion of the shower head from which the water is released when the arm is positioned around the shower head in order to divert and direct water into a lower portion of the basin and into the flow director; andwherein each container includes an opening that is engageable with the flow director such that any diverted water is uncontaminated as it is collected into the container through the opening when the diverter assembly is in its first position;wherein, in use, a user moves the diverter assembly into the first position wherein the basin diverts the flow of water from the shower head and collected water is stored in the at least one container for later use when the user does not need access to the water flow, and, alternatively, the user moves the diverter assembly into the second position, wherein the basin is moved away from the shower head and does not divert the flow of water, when the user needs access to the flow of water.