Shower stall

Abstract

The shower stall is for use with a water source and includes an enclosure, a water distribution manifold, and a water pipe. The enclosure defines a shower space and includes a front entrance wall with a frontal access opening and a ceiling, the ceiling having a plurality of apertures therethrough. The water distribution manifold is attached to the ceiling of the enclosure and is configured to completely enclose the portion of the ceiling having the plurality of apertures therethrough. The water pipe is connected between the external water source and the water distribution manifold and is used for carrying water from the external water source to the water distribution manifold. Water that is carried from the external water source to the water distribution manifold is delivered into the shower space through the apertures in the ceiling of the enclosure, thus producing a “rain effect” for the user.

1 . A shower stall for use with an external hot and cold water source, comprising: 
 an enclosure defining a shower space, the enclosure having a front entrance wall having a frontal access opening defined therein, opposing sidewalls, a rear wall, a floor, and a ceiling, the ceiling having a plurality of apertures defined therethrough;    a water distribution manifold attached to the ceiling of the enclosure, the water distribution manifold completely enclosing a portion of the ceiling having the plurality of apertures defined therethrough; and    a water pipe connected to the water manifold for carrying water from the external hot and cold water source to the water distribution manifold.    
   
   
       2 . The shower stall according to  claim 1 , further comprising a water valve disposed between the external hot and cold water source and said water pipe for receiving and directing the flow of water from the external hot and cold water source.  
   
   
       3 . The shower stall according to  claim 2 , further comprising at least one water control knob connected to the water valve for controlling temperature flow of the water from the external hot and cold water source, the at least one knob being disposed within the enclosure.  
   
   
       4 . The shower stall according to  claim 3 , wherein the at least one knob includes a hot water control knob for controlling the flow of hot water from the external hot and cold water source.  
   
   
       5 . The shower stall according to  claim 3 , wherein the at least one knob includes a cold water control knob for controlling the flow of cold water from the external hot and cold water source.  
   
   
       6 . The shower stall according to  claim 1 , further comprising a drainage outlet disposed in the floor of said enclosure.  
   
   
       7 . A shower stall for use with an external hot and cold water source, comprising: 
 an enclosure defining a shower space, the enclosure having a front entrance wall having a frontal access opening defined therein, opposing sidewalls, a rear wall, a floor, and a ceiling, the ceiling having a plurality of apertures defined therethrough;    a water distribution manifold attached to the ceiling of the enclosure, the water distribution manifold completely enclosing a portion of the ceiling having the plurality of apertures defined therethrough;    a water pipe connected to the manifold for carrying water from the external hot and cold water source to the water distribution manifold; and    a water valve disposed between the external hot and cold water source and the water pipe for receiving and directing the flow of water from the external hot and cold water source.    
   
   
       8 . The shower stall according to  claim 7 , further comprising at least one water control knob connected to the water valve for controlling temperature and flow of the water from the external hot and cold water source, the at least one knob being disposed within said enclosure.  
   
   
       9 . The shower stall according to  claim 8 , wherein the at least one knob includes a hot water control knob for controlling the flow of hot water from the external hot and cold water source.  
   
   
       10 . The shower stall according to  claim 8 , wherein the at least one knob includes a cold water control knob for controlling the flow of cold water from the external hot and cold water source.  
   
   
       11 . The shower stall according to  claim 7 , further comprising a drainage outlet disposed in the floor of said enclosure.  
   
   
       12 . A shower stall for use with an external hot and cold water source, comprising: 
 an enclosure defining a shower space, the enclosure having a front entrance wall having a frontal access opening defined therein, opposing sidewalls, a rear wall, a floor, and a ceiling, the ceiling having a plurality of apertures defined therethrough, the floor having a drainage outlet disposed therein;    a water distribution manifold attached to the ceiling of the enclosure, the water distribution manifold completely enclosing a portion of the ceiling having the plurality of apertures defined therethrough;    a water pipe connected to the manifold for carrying water from the external hot and cold water source to the water distribution manifold;    a water valve disposed between the external hot and cold water source and the water pipe for receiving and directing the flow of water from the external hot and cold water source; and    at least one water control knob connected to the water valve for controlling the temperature and the flow of water from the external hot and cold water source, the at least one knob being disposed within the enclosure.    
   
   
       13 . The shower stall according to  claim 12 , wherein the at least one knob includes a hot water control knob for controlling the flow of hot water from the external hot and cold water source.  
   
   
       14 . The shower stall according to  claim 12 , wherein the at least one knob includes a cold water control knob for controlling the flow of cold water from the external hot and cold water source.