Linda L Austin

US Patent:

6782567, Aug 31, 2004

Filed:

Nov 3, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/700097

Inventors:

Linda Austin - Denver CO 80203
Anne Argent - Denver CO 80211

International Classification:

A47K 322

US Classification:

4615, 4496, 4567, 4568

Abstract:

A fountain water toy generally for use in a bathtub or pool is described. The toy generally comprises an at least partially submersible pump that is fluidly coupled with a fountain amusement assembly. The assembly includes one or more spouts through which water is streamed. Interchangeable characters heads or other fanciful representations are provided to place over the spouts such that when in operation water streams from the character heads. In one preferred embodiment, the amusement assembly comprises a faceplate assembly that removably mounts to a vertical surface such as the wall of a bathtub enclosure. The faceplate assembly of this preferred embodiment is fluidly connected to the pump through tubing. The pump is powered by a low voltage battery power source and as such there is no threat of shock or serious injury should the batteries that are normally sealed within the pump housing become exposed to the water.