GB2593089A - A lid for a hot tub - Google Patents

A lid for a hot tub Download PDF

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GB2593089A
GB2593089A GB2106324.3A GB202106324A GB2593089A GB 2593089 A GB2593089 A GB 2593089A GB 202106324 A GB202106324 A GB 202106324A GB 2593089 A GB2593089 A GB 2593089A
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    • 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
    • A61H33/6005—Special constructive structural details of the bathtub, e.g. of the walls or supporting structure
    • 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
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04H—BUILDINGS OR LIKE STRUCTURES FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES; SWIMMING OR SPLASH BATHS OR POOLS; MASTS; FENCING; TENTS OR CANOPIES, IN GENERAL
    • E04H4/00—Swimming or splash baths or pools
    • E04H4/06—Safety devices; Coverings for baths
    • E04H4/08—Coverings consisting of rigid elements, e.g. coverings composed of separate or connected elements
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04H—BUILDINGS OR LIKE STRUCTURES FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES; SWIMMING OR SPLASH BATHS OR POOLS; MASTS; FENCING; TENTS OR CANOPIES, IN GENERAL
    • E04H4/00—Swimming or splash baths or pools
    • E04H4/06—Safety devices; Coverings for baths
    • E04H4/08—Coverings consisting of rigid elements, e.g. coverings composed of separate or connected elements
    • E04H4/082—Coverings consisting of rigid elements, e.g. coverings composed of separate or connected elements composed of flexibly or hingedly-connected slat-like elements, which may or may not be wound-up on a fixed axis

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Abstract

Spa apparatus comprising a lid for a hot tub. The lid has a plurality of interlocking elongate sections arranged to be moved between a first position, covering the hot tub, and a second position, in which the hot tub is uncovered. The elongate sections are each connected lengthwise one to another by a hinge defined by at least one protuberance in one elongate section received by a recess in an adjacent elongate section.

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1. A lid for a hot tub comprises: a plurality of interlocking elongate sections arranged to be moved between a first position, covering the hot tub, and a second position, in which the hot tub is uncovered; characterised in that the elongate sections are each connected lengthwise one to another by a hinge defined by at least one protuberance in one elongate section received by a recess in an adjacent elongate section, wherein the hinge allows the elongate sections to pivot between a first orientation, in which adjacent elongate sections engage together to form a planar surface to cover the hot tub, and at least a second orientation, in which the adjacent elongate sections are non-planar whilst remaining connected.
2. A lid for a hot tub according to claim 1 wherein movement of the lid between the first and second positions is achieved by a manual actuator.
3. A lid for a hot tub according to claim 1 wherein movement of the lid between the first and second positions is achieved by a motor.
4. A lid for a hot tub according to claim 3 includes a remote control means for controlling the motor.
5. A lid for a hot tub according to any preceding claim wherein a recess extends lengthwise along an entire elongate section.
6. A lid for a hot tub according to any preceding claim wherein the protuberance extends lengthwise along an entire elongate section.
7. A lid for a hot tub according to any preceding claim wherein the lid has an upper surface and a lower surface which are substantially parallel when deployed in the first position.
8. A lid for a hot tub according to any preceding claim wherein each elongate section has at least one node that is received by a groove on an adjacent elongate section when the elongate sections are deployed in the first position.
9. A lid for a hot tub according to any preceding claim wherein an elongate section at a proximal end of the lid is connected to a drum about which the lid is rolled as the lid is deployed over, or removed from, the hot tub.
10. A lid for a hot tub according to claim 9 wherein the drum is arranged within a housing that includes the lid when removed.
1 1 . A lid for a hot tub according to any preceding claim includes an end module that is connected to a distal end of the lid has a recess for receiving a protuberance and a flat opposing face.
12. A lid for a hot tub according to any of claims 1 to 10 includes an end module that is connected to a distal end of the lid and has a protuberance to be received in a recess and a flat opposing face.
13. A lid for a hot tub according to any preceding claim wherein each elongate section is hollow.
14. A lid for a hot tub according to claim 12 wherein a cap closes each end of an elongate section.
15. A lid for a hot tub according to claim 13 or claim 14 wherein at least one rib is provided in a hollow to increase the strength of the elongate section.
16. A lid for a hot tub according to any preceding claim wherein the elongate sections are substantially rectangular or preferably substantially square, in cross section.
17. A lid for a hot tub according to any preceding claim wherein the lid comprises a seal between interlocking elongate sections.
18. A lid for a hot tub according to any preceding claim wherein an edge seal is provided a lower surface of the elongate sections at their ends to create a seal between the hot tub and the lid.
19. A lid for a hot tub according to claim 16 of 17 wherein the seal includes an insulating material.
20. A lid for a hot tub according to any preceding claim wherein each recess has an angled opening to limit the range to which protuberance can articulate within the recess.
21.A lid for a hot tub according to any preceding claim wherein the elongate sections are formed from an insulating material.
22. A lid for a hot tub according to any preceding claim wherein the elongate sections are formed from extruded sections of synthetic plastics materials .
23. A hot tub having a lid according to any of claims 1 to 22.
GB2106324.3A 2018-10-26 2019-10-26 A lid for a hot tub Withdrawn GB2593089A (en)

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GB1817456.5A GB2578442A (en) 2018-10-26 2018-10-26 A spa apparatus
PCT/IB2019/059191 WO2020084597A1 (en) 2018-10-26 2019-10-26 A lid for a hot tub

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Citations (4)

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US5761750A (en) * 1997-06-03 1998-06-09 Mazzola; Charles Thomas Hot tub with covering apparatus
US20030213057A1 (en) * 2002-03-19 2003-11-20 Dominique Poirson Arrangement for covering and thermally insulating a basin, and cover for such an arrangement
WO2008048496A2 (en) * 2006-10-13 2008-04-24 Pool Cover Specialists National, Inc. Roll top spa cover and system
EP2497876A2 (en) * 2011-03-07 2012-09-12 Bachmann Engineering AG Device for covering a whirlpool

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US6754916B1 (en) * 2002-10-18 2004-06-29 Saratoga Spa & Bath, Inc. Spas having a retractable entertainment unit
US20040255375A1 (en) * 2003-06-20 2004-12-23 Scarlata Stephen J. System for remotely controlling spas and hot tubs
US7155756B1 (en) 2003-09-12 2007-01-02 Helder Bruce A Hot tub cover lifter
CA2537640A1 (en) * 2006-02-24 2007-08-24 Carl W. Schnurr Hot tub cover transfer device
US7971287B2 (en) * 2006-03-08 2011-07-05 Mike Buzzetti Method and apparatus for automatically lifting a cover
CA2952801A1 (en) 2007-02-26 2008-08-26 Groupe Gecko Alliance Inc. Auxiliary device for providing multimedia functionality to bathing unit system
GB0819360D0 (en) * 2008-10-22 2008-11-26 Derolo Ltd Roller cover
US9247362B2 (en) * 2011-01-11 2016-01-26 Coast Spas Manufacturing Inc. Hands-free cellular telephone enabled spa
US10487523B2 (en) * 2014-11-03 2019-11-26 Strong Industries, Inc. Lift assembly and spa including the same
CA2973274A1 (en) * 2017-04-17 2018-10-17 Boyd B. Cargill Spa cover-lifting apparatus and method

Patent Citations (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US5761750A (en) * 1997-06-03 1998-06-09 Mazzola; Charles Thomas Hot tub with covering apparatus
US20030213057A1 (en) * 2002-03-19 2003-11-20 Dominique Poirson Arrangement for covering and thermally insulating a basin, and cover for such an arrangement
WO2008048496A2 (en) * 2006-10-13 2008-04-24 Pool Cover Specialists National, Inc. Roll top spa cover and system
EP2497876A2 (en) * 2011-03-07 2012-09-12 Bachmann Engineering AG Device for covering a whirlpool

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GB2578442A (en) 2020-05-13

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