RISING WATERFALL UNIT
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1. A water feature, for use in connection with a body of water, comprising:
- a) an outer tube having an axis, an at least partially hollow interior and a water inlet, and capable of being mounted proximal to the body of water with the axis in a generally vertical orientation;
b) an inner tube having an axis, an at least partially hollow interior, at least one baffle, and a water outlet, and being slidably displaceably mounted within the outer tube, the inner tube and the outer tube being generally coaxial and having generally concentric horizontal cross-sections;
c) a shaped top surface; and
d) a water flow path defined by the water inlet, the hollow interior of the outer tube, the hollow interior of the inner tube, the water outlet, and the shaped top surface,wherein, the baffle is positioned on the inner tube and structured such that water flowing into the outer tube contacts the baffle causing the inner tube to be slidably displaced upwardly and outwardly relative to the outer tube and the water outlet is structured and positioned through the shaped top surface such that water flowing out of the water outlet flows across the shaped top surface creating a waterfall effect, andwherein, when water ceases to flow into the outer tube, the inner tube slidably displaces downwardly and inwardly relative to the outer tube.
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Abstract
A rising water feature that produces a waterfall into a spa, swimming pool, tub, reservoir, or the like, while the device itself is illuminated. In a resting position, the device is retracted and has a generally flat profile relative to the spa surface. In an operation position, the device is extended above the spa surface.
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22 Claims
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1. A water feature, for use in connection with a body of water, comprising:
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a) an outer tube having an axis, an at least partially hollow interior and a water inlet, and capable of being mounted proximal to the body of water with the axis in a generally vertical orientation; b) an inner tube having an axis, an at least partially hollow interior, at least one baffle, and a water outlet, and being slidably displaceably mounted within the outer tube, the inner tube and the outer tube being generally coaxial and having generally concentric horizontal cross-sections; c) a shaped top surface; and d) a water flow path defined by the water inlet, the hollow interior of the outer tube, the hollow interior of the inner tube, the water outlet, and the shaped top surface, wherein, the baffle is positioned on the inner tube and structured such that water flowing into the outer tube contacts the baffle causing the inner tube to be slidably displaced upwardly and outwardly relative to the outer tube and the water outlet is structured and positioned through the shaped top surface such that water flowing out of the water outlet flows across the shaped top surface creating a waterfall effect, and wherein, when water ceases to flow into the outer tube, the inner tube slidably displaces downwardly and inwardly relative to the outer tube. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A water feature, for use in connection with a body of water, comprising:
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a) an outer tube having an axis, an at least partially hollow interior, a water inlet and a diameter of between about 1 inch and about 4 inches, and capable of being mounted proximal to the body of water with the axis in a generally vertical orientation; b) an inner tube having an axis, an at least partially hollow interior, at least one baffle, a height of between about 2 inches and about 12 inches and a water outlet, and being slidably displaceably mounted within the outer tube, the inner tube and the outer tube being generally coaxial and having generally concentric horizontal cross-sections; c) a shaped top surface; d) a water flow path defined by the water inlet, the hollow interior of the outer tube, the hollow interior of the inner tube, the water outlet, and the shaped top surface; e) an illumination source, wherein, the baffle is positioned on the inner tube and structured such than water flowing into the outer tube contacts the baffle causing the inner tube to be slidably displaced upwardly and outwardly relative to the outer tube and the water outlet is structured and positioned through the shaped top surface such that water flowing out of the water outlet flows across the shaped top surface creating a waterfall effect, wherein, when water ceases to flow into the outer tube, the inner tube slidably displaces downwardly and inwardly relative to the outer tube, and wherein, at least a portion of the water feature comprises an at least partially translucent or transparent material, the illumination source cooperates with the at least partially translucent or transparent material such that light emanating from the illumination source illuminates the at least partially translucent or transparent material. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A structure for an artificial body of water comprising:
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a) a spa unit having a generally horizontal floor, generally vertical side walls extending upwards from the floor, and at least one generally horizontal ledge extending outward from the walls; and b) a water feature mounted on the ledge, the water feature comprising; i) an outer tube having an axis, an at least partially hollow interior, an outer diameter of between about 1 inch and about 4 inches and a water inlet, and being mounted on the ledge with the axis in a generally vertical orientation; ii) an inner tube having an axis, an at least partially hollow interior, at least one baffle, a height of between about 2 inches and about 12 inches and a water outlet, and being slidably displaceably mounted within the outer tube, the inner tube and the outer tube being generally coaxial and having generally concentric horizontal cross-sections; iii) a shaped top surface; and iv) a water flow path defined by the water inlet, the hollow interior of the outer tube, the hollow interior of the inner tube, the water outlet, and the shaped top surface, wherein, the baffle is positioned on the inner tube and structured such than water flowing into the outer tube contacts the baffle causing the inner tube to be slidably displaced upwardly and outwardly relative to the outer tube and the water outlet is structured and positioned through the shaped top surface such that water flowing out of the water outlet flows across the shaped top surface creating a waterfall effect onto the ledge, and wherein, when water ceases to flow into the outer tube, the inner tube slidably displaces downwardly and inwardly relative to the outer tube. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 22)
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18. A structure for an artificial body of water comprising:
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a) a spa unit having a generally horizontal floor, generally vertical side walls extending upwards from the floor, and at least one generally horizontal ledge extending outward from the walls; and b) a water feature mounted on the ledge, the water feature comprising; i) an outer tube having an axis, an at least partially hollow interior, an outer diameter of between about 1 inch and about 4 inches and a water inlet, and being mounted on the ledge with the axis in a generally vertical orientation; ii) an inner tube having an axis, an at least partially hollow interior, at least one baffle, a height of between about 2 inches and about 12 inches and a water outlet, and being slidably displaceably mounted within the outer tube, the inner tube and the outer tube being generally coaxial and having generally concentric horizontal cross-sections; iii) a shaped top surface; iv) a water flow path defined by the water inlet, the hollow interior of the outer tube, the hollow interior of the inner tube, the water outlet, and the shaped top surface; and v) an illumination source, wherein, the baffle is positioned on the inner tube and structured such than water flowing into the outer tube contacts the baffle causing the inner tube to be slidably displaced upwardly and outwardly relative to the outer tube and the water outlet is structured and positioned through the shaped top surface such that water flowing out of the water outlet flows across the shaped top surface creating a waterfall effect onto the ledge, wherein, when water ceases to flow into the outer tube, the inner tube slidably displaces downwardly and inwardly relative to the outer tube, and wherein, at least a portion of the water feature comprises an at least partially translucent or transparent material, the illumination source cooperates with the at least partially translucent or transparent material such that light emanating from the illumination source illuminates the at least partially translucent or transparent material. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21)
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