CA2211172A1 - Head rest assembly for spas and whirlpools - Google Patents

Head rest assembly for spas and whirlpools

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Publication number
CA2211172A1
CA2211172A1 CA002211172A CA2211172A CA2211172A1 CA 2211172 A1 CA2211172 A1 CA 2211172A1 CA 002211172 A CA002211172 A CA 002211172A CA 2211172 A CA2211172 A CA 2211172A CA 2211172 A1 CA2211172 A1 CA 2211172A1
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Prior art keywords
nozzle assembly
head rest
whirlpools
spas
rest assembly
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Granted
Application number
CA002211172A
Other languages
French (fr)
Other versions
CA2211172C (en
Inventor
John M. Bloemer
Alan D. Bengtson
Todd D. Dannenberg
Edwin R. Potter, Jr.
Daniel N. Halloran
Michael J. Kurth
Robert C. Giese
Carter J. Thomas
Thomas A. Bonnell
Thomas W. Clarke
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
Kohler Co
Original Assignee
Kohler Co.
John M. Bloemer
Alan D. Bengtson
Todd D. Dannenberg
Edwin R. Potter, Jr.
Daniel N. Halloran
Michael J. Kurth
Robert C. Giese
Carter J. Thomas
Thomas A. Bonnell
Thomas W. Clarke
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Priority claimed from US08/376,575 external-priority patent/US5546616A/en
Application filed by Kohler Co., John M. Bloemer, Alan D. Bengtson, Todd D. Dannenberg, Edwin R. Potter, Jr., Daniel N. Halloran, Michael J. Kurth, Robert C. Giese, Carter J. Thomas, Thomas A. Bonnell, Thomas W. Clarke filed Critical Kohler Co.
Priority to CA002559212A priority Critical patent/CA2559212C/en
Publication of CA2211172A1 publication Critical patent/CA2211172A1/en
Application granted granted Critical
Publication of CA2211172C publication Critical patent/CA2211172C/en
Anticipated expiration legal-status Critical
Expired - Fee Related legal-status Critical Current

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Classifications

    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H23/00—Percussion or vibration massage, e.g. using supersonic vibration; Suction-vibration massage; Massage with moving diaphragms
    • A61H23/04—Percussion or vibration massage, e.g. using supersonic vibration; Suction-vibration massage; Massage with moving diaphragms with hydraulic or pneumatic drive
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H33/00—Bathing devices for special therapeutic or hygienic purposes
    • A61H33/60—Components specifically designed for the therapeutic baths of groups A61H33/00
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H33/00—Bathing devices for special therapeutic or hygienic purposes
    • A61H33/60—Components specifically designed for the therapeutic baths of groups A61H33/00
    • A61H33/601—Inlet to the bath
    • A61H33/6021—Nozzles
    • A61H33/6063—Specifically adapted for fitting in bathtub walls
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H2201/00—Characteristics of apparatus not provided for in the preceding codes
    • A61H2201/12—Driving means
    • A61H2201/1207—Driving means with electric or magnetic drive
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H2201/00—Characteristics of apparatus not provided for in the preceding codes
    • A61H2201/16—Physical interface with patient
    • A61H2201/1602—Physical interface with patient kind of interface, e.g. head rest, knee support or lumbar support
    • A61H2201/1609—Neck
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H2201/00—Characteristics of apparatus not provided for in the preceding codes
    • A61H2201/16—Physical interface with patient
    • A61H2201/1602—Physical interface with patient kind of interface, e.g. head rest, knee support or lumbar support
    • A61H2201/1654—Layer between the skin and massage elements, e.g. fluid or ball
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H33/00—Bathing devices for special therapeutic or hygienic purposes
    • A61H33/0087—Therapeutic baths with agitated or circulated water

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  • Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Public Health (AREA)
  • Epidemiology (AREA)
  • Pain & Pain Management (AREA)
  • Physical Education & Sports Medicine (AREA)
  • Rehabilitation Therapy (AREA)
  • Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • Animal Behavior & Ethology (AREA)
  • General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Veterinary Medicine (AREA)
  • Percussion Or Vibration Massage (AREA)
  • Massaging Devices (AREA)

Abstract

A head rest assembly is provided for use in conjunction with a bathing fixture such as a hydro-massage whirlpool. A
pillow is provided which can be easily connected and supported by the jet nozzle assembly. A support bracket is partially enclosed in the pillow for connection with the nozzle assembly. The nozzle assembly has a living hinge feature which allows adaptation to various curvatures of the tub wall. A magnet can be connected to a bracket and a reed switch is connected to the nozzle assembly which serves as a safety feature.
CA002211172A 1995-01-23 1996-01-03 Head rest assembly for spas and whirlpools Expired - Fee Related CA2211172C (en)

Priority Applications (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
CA002559212A CA2559212C (en) 1995-01-23 1996-01-03 Head rest assembly for spas and whirlpools

Applications Claiming Priority (3)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US08/376,575 US5546616A (en) 1993-08-16 1995-01-23 Head rest assembly
US376,575 1995-01-23
PCT/US1996/000540 WO1996022759A1 (en) 1995-01-23 1996-01-03 Head rest assembly for spas and whirlpools

Related Child Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
CA002559212A Division CA2559212C (en) 1995-01-23 1996-01-03 Head rest assembly for spas and whirlpools

Publications (2)

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CA2211172A1 true CA2211172A1 (en) 1996-08-01
CA2211172C CA2211172C (en) 2007-10-09

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CA002211172A Expired - Fee Related CA2211172C (en) 1995-01-23 1996-01-03 Head rest assembly for spas and whirlpools

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CA2211172C (en) 2007-10-09

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