US1720122A - Bath spray - Google Patents

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July 9, 1929. v R. FIND-LAY 1,720,122

BATH SPRAY Filed Dec. 6, 1927 Elnoautoz Patented July 9, 1929.

- p 1,720,122 PATENT OFFICE.

UNITED STATES ROBERT FINDLAY, OF JAMAICA, NEW YORK.

BATH

Application filed December This invention relates generally to showers or sprays and has particular reference to portable devices which can be conveniently connected to the faucet of a bath tub or corresponding water supply.

One objectof the invention is to provide a device which can be used conveniently as a bath spray and which can also be used for giving water treatments in nervous and other disorders where such treatment is required. The device is accordingly so constructed as to be capable of being fastened in place on the person so that it will not be displaced while in use. This permits the free use of the hands for bathing and maintains the device in proper position when the water treatment continues over a comparatively lengthy period.

The device is also constructed in such a way as to permit applying a high pressure spray when desired, as the orifices through which the water is forced are removed from the body a sufiicient distance to prevent them from being closed by contact with the skin.

Other objects of the invention are to provide a sturdy, durable device requiring no repair or adjustment and which can be produced at a low cost, with a correspondingly low selling price to the purchasing public.

Vith the foregoing and other objects in view, the invention comprises a novel construction and combination of parts, the novel features of which are pointed out in appended claims, and a preferred embodiment of which is hereinafter described with reference to the drawing accompanying and forming a part of this specification.

In said drawings:

Fig. 1 is a front view showing the construction and manner in which the device is used.

Fig. 2 is a rear view corresponding to Fig. 1.

Fig. 3 is a perspective View of the complete device.

Fig. 4: is a cross section through the device and shows particularly the shoulder supports. The device shown in the drawings comprises a perforated tube 10 which is so shaped as to correspond in a general way with the outline of the shoulders. The tube is preferably made of comparatively light-weight metal stock and with the various portions thereof all substantially in the same p1ane, although for certain pufoses the tube may have porti ns :tei-nmsfl out of said plan as desired SPRAY.

6, 1927. Serial No. 238,075.

The tube 10 is also preferably of such size and shape that when in the intended position all parts of it are out of contact with the body.

The tube or spray ring 10 is provided with numerous small holes so positioned as to direct the spray inward and downward with re spect to the ring. The water for the spray enters the tube through a connection 11, which is preferably also constructedasto receive and connect together the open ends of the tube, and a flexible hose 12 leads from the connection 11 to the water supply.

In addition to forming the tube 10 as and for the purpose above stated, the tube is pro vided with a pair of supports 13 formed as shown to rest on the shoulders and hold the tube up and away from the body. These supports 13 may be made of any desired material and have their up-turned ends secured to or in the tube 10. The details of the shape and method of attachment of the supports to the tube may be varied as desired within certain limits, but the arrangement shownis the preferred standard for construction. I

The curvature of the supports 13 is such that they will hold the spray or shower tube 10 in position fairly well when only aquick shower is desired. For use conveniently for the purposes principally intended, however, means are provided for securing the device in position so as to prevent its disarrangement. This prevents annoyance and splashing, and also allows free movement of the body and hands by doing away with the necessity of balancing the device on the shoulders.

The fastening means mentioned comprises a loop 14 secured to the under side of the tube 10. In the preferred construction shown, this loop 14 is on the portion of the tube which will be back of a person using the device, the hose connection 11 being in front. A long tape may be knotted to the loop in such a way as to have free ends of the tape which can be passed under the arms and tied across the chest, but it is preferred to use rubber or waterproof material comprising a portion 15 engaging through the loop 14 and to which the strips or tapes 16 are secured. The tapes 16 may be tied in front of the chest as above suggested, but it is preferred to use a buckle to fasten the strips or tapes in position. v Any suitable buckle may be employed and it is, therefore, represented conventionally at 17 in the drawing. p

In use the device may be connected to both the bet and the cold "water supply in seal-1 a way that the temperature of the spray may be regulated by means of the usual valves or cocks.

From the foregoing it is apparent that the device shown and described in detail is admirably adapted to fulfill the purposes primarily stated. It is also obvious that the inventive ideas are capable of various modifications' and changes coming within the scope of plying waterunder pressure to the interior of the tubing, brackets integral with the tube curved to conform to thetop of the shoulders and constructed to support all parts of the tube out of contactwith the person a loop on the under rear side of the tube and flexible water-proof tapes attached to said loop and of sufficient length to pass under the arms Off the user and be secured across the chest.

2. A device of the character described comprising an endless metal spray ring, brackets integral with the ring constructed to rest on the shoulders and having); upturned ends Supporting the ring out of'contaet with the person, connections for supplying water to the spray ring and means attached to the ring comprising a pair of flexible members for fastening the ring in place on the shoulders of the user.

In testimony whereof I hereto a'fliX my signature.

ROBERT FINDLAY.

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