Fluid handling for a shower or bath

Abstract

Embodiments offer alternatives in both shower and bathtub bathing. Shower bathers may have more powerful and more eco-friendly showerheads, which: install easily, are configured for variety of installation environments, are adjustable to a wide variety of showering dispositions, can be handheld, have extendable handles adaptable to a broad variety of bathing situations, are fully controllable from controls integrated with the showerhead, and have a powerful cleaning jet. Bathtub bathers may automatically fill their bathtubs, without supervision, to a level which they direct. All bathers may have cleaning and grooming attachments, as well as drain cleaning devices integrated into their showerheads. An inexpensive wrench to facilitate showerhead removal, as well as other torquing tasks.

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         29 . A method to fill a bathtub, the bathtub having an associated overhead shower arm disposed above it, and an associated drain to drain water from within the bathtub, the method comprising
 closing the associated drain of the bathtub so that water will not flow through it and out of the bathtub,   flowing water from the associated shower arm and into the bathtub, and   terminating the flow of water from the associated shower arm upon reaching a user specified water depth within the bathtub.   
     
     
         30 . The method of  claim 29 , wherein there is a passage coupled to, and receiving water from the associated shower arm, the method further comprising:
 delivering water into the bathtub through the passage, and   after closing the associated drain, flowing water from the associated shower arm and through the passage and into the bathtub.   
     
     
         31 . The method of  claim 30 , wherein the passage includes a valve which allows or prevents a flow of water through the passage, the method further comprising terminating the flow of water from the associated shower arm upon reaching a user-specified water depth within the bathtub is done through utilizing the valve. 
     
     
         32 . The method of  claim 31 , wherein the valve is coupled to, and is controlled by a timer which accepts a user input specifying the water depth of the bathtub in accordance with a user selected filling duration, the method further comprising receiving user input of specifying a filing duration into the timer before the terminating the flow of water from the associated shower arm upon reaching a user-specified water depth. 
     
     
         33 . The method of  claim 30 , further comprising:
 controlling the valve via a sensor which detects a water level within the bathtub,   accepting a user-specified water depth via the sensor, and   receiving user input corresponding to a user-specified water depth before substantially terminating the flow of water from the associated shower arm upon reaching a user-specified water depth.   
     
     
         34 . The method of  claim 33 , wherein the sensor included a float buoyed by water within the bathtub. 
     
     
         35 . The method of  claim 33 , wherein the sensor includes an electronic controller responsive to a water level within the bathtub. 
     
     
         36 . A device to fill a bathtub, comprising:
 an associated bathtub,   an associated overhead shower arm disposed above the associated bathtub,   a passage coupled on a first end to the associated overhead shower arm,   
       the passage accepting water from the associated overhead shower arm,
 the passage outputting water received from the associated overhead shower arm into the associated bathtub, 
 the passage including a valve configured to allow or prevent a flow of water through the passage, into the associated bathtub, 
 wherein the sensor includes a float buoyed by water within the associated bathtub. 
 
     
     
         37 . The device of  claim 36 , wherein the associated bathtub includes a drain, and further comprising a set of instructions directing a user to close the drain and activate the valve to allow a flow of water into the associated bathtub from the associated shower arm, in order to fill the bathtub. 
     
     
         38 . A method for controlled, automated filing of a bathtub via an elevated showerhead feeder pipe to a user selected depth comprising:
 directing water from an exposed end of the feeder pipe into an associated bathtub via a* pipe having a water egress disposed below a top opening of the bathtub,   receiving, into a controller, user input corresponding to a selected fill depth for the bathtub;   initiating a flow of water into the bathtub via the water egress;   monitoring, via the controller, a fill level of the bathtub relative to the flow of water; and   terminating, via the controller, the flow of water into the bathtub when the fill level achieves the selected fill depth.   
     
     
         39 . The method of  claim 38  wherein the controller is comprised of a float valve disposed within an interior of the bathtub. 
     
     
         40 . The method of  claim 38  wherein the controller is comprised of an electronic sensor. 
     
     
         41 . The method of  claim 40  wherein the electronic sensor employs, radar, sonar, optical, or other suitable means to measure water levels with the bathtub. 
     
     
         42 . A method to fill a bathtub to a user determined water level, the bathtub having an associated shower arm disposed above it, an output end of the associated shower arm coupling to an associated valve, the associated valve delivering water to a bathtub filling outlet configured to flow water emanating from the shower arm into the associated bathtub, the associated valve being controlled by a water level sensor configured to detect a level of water within the bathtub, the water level sensor being coupled to a user input of a user determined water level within the bathtub, and bathtub having an associated drain to drain water from within the bathtub, the method comprising the steps of:
 closing the associated drain of the bathtub, preventing a flow of water out of the bathtub,   flowing water emanating from the shower arm, and passing out of the bathtub filling outlet, into the bathtub, and   the water level sensor, in coordination with the associated valve, terminating a flow of water passing out of the bathtub filling outlet, upon the bathtub reaching a user determined water level which was user inputted into the user input of the sensor.   
     
     
         43 . The method of  claim 42 , wherein the water level sensor includes a float buoyed by water within the bathtub. 
     
     
         44 . The method of  claim 42 , wherein there is a water conveying conduit coupled intermediate of the associated output end of the associated shower arm and the bathtub filling outlet. 
     
     
         45 . The method of  claim 44 , wherein the water conveying conduit includes a flexible hose. 
     
     
         46 . The method of  claim 42 , wherein the bathtub filling outlet is disposed within the bathtub cavity. 
     
     
         47 . The method of  claim 42 , wherein the bathtub filling outlet is disposed exterior of the bathtub cavity. 
     
     
         48 . The method of  claim 42 , wherein the water level sensor is disposed within the bathtub cavity. 
     
     
         49 . The method of  claim 42 , wherein the water level sensor is disposed exterior to the bathtub cavity. 
     
     
         50 . The method of  claim 42 , wherein the associated shower arm is coupled to a spray showerhead. 
     
     
         51 . A device to fill a bathtub to a user determined water level, the bathtub having an associated shower arm disposed above it, an output end of the associated shower arm coupling to an associated valve, the associated valve delivering water to a bathtub filling outlet configured to flow water emanating from the shower arm into the associated bathtub, the associated valve being controlled by a water level sensor configured to detect a level of water within the bathtub, the water level sensor being coupled to a user input of a user determined water level within the bathtub, the water level sensor, in coordination with the associated valve, being configured to terminate a flow of water passing out of the bathtub filling outlet, upon the bathtub reaching a user determined water level which was user inputted into the user input of a user determined water level within the bathtub. 
     
     
         52 . The device of  claim 51 , wherein the associated shower arm is coupled to a spray showerhead. 
     
     
         53 . A device to fill a bathtub to a user determined water level, the bathtub having an associated shower arm disposed above it, an outlet end of the associated shower arm being coupled to an associated valve, the associated valve delivering water to a bathtub filling outlet configured to flow water emanating from the shower arm into the associated bathtub, the associated valve being coupled to an in-line watering measuring system, the in-line water measuring system configured to measure a volume of water flowing through the bathtub filling outlet, the in-line watering measuring system being coupled to a user input accepting a user determined amount of water to fill the bathtub, the in-line watering measuring system, in coordination with the associated valve, being configured to terminate a flow of water passing out of the bathtub filling outlet, upon the in-line watering measuring system measuring an amount of water equal to, or greater than, an amount of water entered by a user into the user input. 
     
     
         54 . The device of  claim 53 , wherein the associated shower arm is coupled to a spray showerhead.