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US4231126A
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Water bed wave generator
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-01-19
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Granted: 1980-11-04
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Expires: 1999-01-19
Abstract
Abstract A pad mounted for resting on the top surface of a water bed reciprocates vertically to displace water forming waves in the water of the water bed, for relaxing a user. The speed, amplitude and time of operation of the pad is variable to the desires of the user.
Inventors
- 👤 Earl Hurkett
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 06:20
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C27/00; A47C27/08; A47C27/085
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
A wave generator for water beds, comprising: (a) housing means; (b) mounting means to mount the housing to the frame of a water bed, said mounting means adapted to vary the height of the housing means relative to the top surface of a water bed; (c) reciprocable pad means mounted for contact with the top surface of a water bed and arranged to press into the water bed to displace a substantial quantity of water in the water bed; (d) reciprocating actuating means in said housing; (e) connecting means between said reciprocating actuating means and said reciprocable pad means for pressing said pad means into the water bed; and, (f) means for periodically operating said reciprocating actuating means for periodically reciprocating said pad means, thereby periodically forming waves in the water of said water bed.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
135 words
A wave generator for water beds, comprising: (a) housing means; (b) mounting means to mount the housing to the frame of a water bed, said mounting means adapted to vary the height of the housing means relative to the top surface of a water bed; (c) reciprocable pad means mounted for contact with the top surface of a water bed and arranged to press into the water bed to displace a substantial quantity of water in the water bed; (d) reciprocating actuating means in said housing; (e) connecting means between said reciprocating actuating means and said reciprocable pad means for pressing said pad means into the water bed; and, (f) means for periodically operating said reciprocating actuating means for periodically reciprocating said pad means, thereby periodically forming waves in the water of said water bed.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
A wave generator for water beds according to claim 1, wherein said reciprocating actuating means includes electric motor mounted eccentric wheel and said connecting means is secured to said pad means and said eccentric wheel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
A wave generator for water beds according to claim 2, wherein said eccentric wheel has a variable eccentric connection to said connecting means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
A wave generator for water beds according to claim 2, wherein said electric motor is variable.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
A wave generator for water beds according to claim 2, being further characterized by timer means in said electric motor circuit for timing the duration of operation.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
A wave generator for water beds according to claim 2, wherein said connecting means is variable as to length.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
A wave generator for water beds according to claim 2, wherein said mounting means includes a rack and pinion.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
33 words
A wave generator for water beds according to claim 1, wherein said mounting means includes perforated bar means and bolt and nut sets for variably securing said housing on said perforated bar means.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1983-11-04 | 1984-05-05 | 1984-11-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-11-04 | 1988-05-05 | 1988-11-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-11-04 | 1992-05-05 | 1992-11-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |