Specialized Automatic Shower Heads for Niche Environments
Legal Citation
Summary of the Inventive Concept
The present inventive concept relates to automatic shower heads adapted for specific, narrow markets or unique operational environments, such as high-security needs, disaster relief, extreme weather conditions, high-humidity environments, and accessibility for people with disabilities.
Background and Problem Solved
Conventional shower heads lack the ability to adapt to diverse operational environments, making them unsuitable for use in extreme weather conditions, high-security settings, or for people with disabilities. The original patent's automatic shower head, while innovative, does not address these specific needs. The present inventive concept addresses these limitations by providing specialized automatic shower heads that cater to these niche environments.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The inventive concept encompasses a range of automatic shower heads, each tailored to a specific niche environment. For instance, the weather-resistant automatic shower head features a waterproof scrubber and a casing designed to withstand extreme weather conditions. The high-security automatic shower head incorporates a tamper-evident casing and a scrubber with biometric authentication, ensuring secure operation. The disaster relief shower system includes a portable automatic shower head, a collapsible shower enclosure, and a water purification unit. The automatic shower head for high-humidity environments features a water-repellent coating, a moisture-resistant motor, and a corrosion-resistant first connection element. Lastly, the shower system for people with disabilities includes an automatic shower head with a voice-controlled interface, a scrubber with an adjustable speed and pressure mechanism, and a body with a grip-enhancing surface.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The inventive concept's novelty lies in its adaptation of the original automatic shower head to specific niche environments, providing unique solutions that address the limitations of conventional shower heads. The inventive step lies in the combination of specialized components and features that enable the automatic shower heads to operate effectively in these environments.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept may include additional features such as temperature control, water conservation, or integration with smart home systems. Variations may also include different materials, shapes, or sizes of the shower head and scrubber to accommodate diverse user needs.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in various industries, including disaster relief, healthcare, hospitality, and accessibility. The specialized automatic shower heads can be marketed to organizations and individuals requiring tailored solutions for specific operational environments.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A47 | A47K7/04 |
| A | A47 | A47K3/281 |
| B | B05 | B05B1/18 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Plumbing fixtures and personal hygiene equipment, specifically automatic shower systems with integrated mechanical and electronic components, requiring expertise in mechanical engineering, fluid dynamics, and electronic control systems
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A mechanical engineer with 3-5 years experience in consumer product design, familiar with shower head mechanisms, waterproofing techniques, electronic control systems, and ergonomic design principles
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that the source patent's automatic shower head provides a fundamental modular design that can be readily adapted to specialized environments by applying known engineering techniques. The PTD's variations represent predictable extensions of the original shower head concept by incorporating domain-specific modifications like waterproofing, authentication, and accessibility features. These adaptations would be considered routine design modifications within the skill set of an ordinary practitioner in the field.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,128 |
|---|---|
| Title | Automatic shower head |