US3540438A - Hydro-air jet head assembly - Google Patents

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US3540438A
US3540438A US786252A US3540438DA US3540438A US 3540438 A US3540438 A US 3540438A US 786252 A US786252 A US 786252A US 3540438D A US3540438D A US 3540438DA US 3540438 A US3540438 A US 3540438A
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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
    • A61H33/02—Bathing devices for use with gas-containing liquid, or liquid in which gas is led or generated, e.g. carbon dioxide baths
    • A61H33/027—Gas-water mixing nozzles therefor
    • 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

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  • Cl 128/66 a replaceable lining which is installable through the open end 4/180 of the recessed housing, to economically enable replacement [51] Int. Cl A6lh 9/00 f a dec rative surface, if and when such surface is adversely [50] Field of Search 128/24. 1, affec ed by chemicals inthe water with which it comes in con- 24.2, 66; 4/178, I80 tact or by frequent cleaning and polishing.
  • My invention relates to hydrotherapy equipment and more particularly to a hydroair jet head assembly for installation in the wall ofa tank involved in such equipment.
  • Hydrotherapy equipment involving a tank or tub having a hydroair jet head assembly flush mounted in a wall of such tank is known in the prior art.
  • An example of such type of equipment may be found in the patent to C. Jacuzzi for Hydrotherapy Tub, US. Pat: No. 3,297,025 ofJan. 10, 1967.
  • the hydroair jet head assembly employed in such installations in the past involves recessed housing having an inner end terminating in a wall structure formed to provide a hemispherical socket, and a water flow passageway, in addition to an air flow passageway, both leading to the socket.
  • a nozzle assembly in the recessed housing, having a ball end is installed with the ball end thereof in the socket, to permit angular adjustment of the nozzle.
  • FIG. 1 is a view, in section, through a hydroair jet head assembly ofthe present invention
  • FIG. 2 is a frontal view of the same.
  • the hydroair jet head assembly of the present invention is so designed and constructed as to provide for the inclusion of a replaceable liner, which in turn will provide the inner surface of the jet head assembly.
  • a replaceable liner which in turn will provide the inner surface of the jet head assembly.
  • I provide a recessed housing 1 havingan inner end terminating in a wall structure 3 formed to provide a hemispherical socket 5 with a water flow passageway 7 for a water line 8 and an air flow passageway 9 for an air intake tube 10, both passageways leading to the socket. Bordering the open end of the housing is an outwardly directed flange ll having spaced screw holes for mounting purposes.
  • a nozzle assembly Installed in the recessed housing is a nozzle assembly having a ball end 17 adapted to fit into the socket, in which it is retained by means of a retaining ring 19 removably affixed to the rear wall of the housing by screws.
  • a seal 21 between the retaining ring and the ball end of the nozzle assembly will permit angular adjustment of the nozzle assembly while precluding leakage at this point.
  • a liner 25 Covering the inner surface of the recessedhousing is a liner 25, formed at its inner end with an inturned flange 27 adapted to abut the rear end wall of the housing,- and at its outer end, the liner is provided with an outwardly directed flange 29 coriforrning to and enclosing the mounting flange 11 of the housing.
  • Such liner is formed as an independent component, of metal or any other suitable material which can present a lustrous or highly polished surface, and will be installed prior to the application of the retaining ring, whereby the liner will be anchored to the rear end wall of the recessed housing by the retainer ring.
  • the retainer ring By the simple act of removing the retainer ring, the.
  • liner itself may be removed either for replacement or for refinishing the surface thereof, should such surface become worn or discolored and call for a change.
  • the housing When installing the hydrojet air head assembly, the housing is inserted from within the tank, through an opening provided therefor in a wall 30 of the tank, the housing being retained therein by screws 31 through the holes provided in the housing flange, and the water line 8 and the air intake tube 10 may then be connected at the rear of the housing in the passages provided therefor.
  • the liner Upon insertion of the nozzle assembly in the socket, the liner may be added and the head assembly installation completed by the application ofthe retaining ring.
  • a hydroair jet head assembly comprising a recessed housing having an inner end terminating in a wall structure formed to provide a hemispherical socket in part of the wall structure leaving a portion of the wall structure exposed, said hemispherical socket being provided with a water flow passageway and an air flow passageway leading to said socket, a nozzle assembly in said recessed housing and having a ball end fitting said socket, means for retaining said nozzle in said recessed housing with its ball end in said socket. and a replaceable liner fitting the exposed interior wall surface of said recessed housing and installable through the open end ofsaid housing.
  • a hydroair jet head assembly in accordance with claim 2 characterized by said means for retaining said nozzle assembly in said recessed housing, including a ring affixed to said housing about the ball end of said nozzle assembly and having a friction seal bearing on said ball end. and further characterized by said replaceable liner having an inturned flange at its inner end, extending behind said ring and removably secured in its installed position by said ring.
  • a hydroair jet head assembly in accordance with claim l. characterized by said means for retaining said nozzle assembly in said recessed housing being installable through the open end of said housing and including means for retaining said replaceable liner in said housing.
  • a hydroairjet head assembly in accordance with claim 1 characterized by said housing being of plastic and said replaceable liner being of metal having a prepared surface.
  • a hydroairjet head assembly in accordance with claim 1. characterized by said means for retaining said nozzle assembly in said recessed housing, including a ring affixed to said housing about the ball end of said nozzle assembly and having a friction seal bearing on said ball end.

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US3628529A (en) * 1969-12-22 1971-12-21 Wayne D Steimle Hydromassage assembly
DE2209056A1 (de) * 1972-02-25 1973-09-06 Speck Pumpen Vorrichtung zur erzeugung einer wasserstroemung in einem schwimmbecken
US3874374A (en) * 1974-02-19 1975-04-01 Jacuzzi Research Inc Hydromassage tub and air induction system therefor
US3905358A (en) * 1974-03-18 1975-09-16 Jacuzzi Bros Inc Hydro-air fitting
US4082091A (en) * 1976-12-22 1978-04-04 Jacuzzi Bros., Inc. Hydro-air fitting
US4261347A (en) * 1979-12-06 1981-04-14 Jacuzzi Bros., Inc. Hydromassage fitting for tubs, spas and pools
USD259735S (en) 1979-11-05 1981-06-30 Moreland Gerald W Hydro-therapy fitting
USD260421S (en) 1979-01-08 1981-08-25 Conger Brothers Manufacturing Co., Inc. Fitting for spas and the like
USD260807S (en) 1979-11-05 1981-09-15 Moreland Gerald W Hydro-therapy nozzle for hydro-therapy spas
USD261419S (en) 1979-11-05 1981-10-20 Moreland Gerald W Safety suction fitting for hydro-therapy spas
US4358862A (en) * 1979-01-22 1982-11-16 Thermasol, Ltd. Connector assembly for whirlpool system
US4408721A (en) * 1981-02-23 1983-10-11 Jacuzzi Inc. Fitting to combine air and pressurized water
US4562964A (en) * 1984-03-08 1986-01-07 Diamond Harvey E Cover plate for fluid nozzles and the like
US4592100A (en) * 1984-09-04 1986-06-03 Jacuzzi Inc. Air control valve
US4637080A (en) * 1985-12-19 1987-01-20 Hutchinson Charles H Air volume control
US4671463A (en) * 1985-11-13 1987-06-09 Jebadabe International, Inc. Water jet aerator with flow controlling nozzle
US4839930A (en) * 1988-05-27 1989-06-20 Watkins Manufacturing Corporation Dry hydro-massage unit for a spa tank
US4908888A (en) * 1989-02-24 1990-03-20 Watkins Manufacturing Corporation Dry hydro-massage unit
US4926510A (en) * 1988-10-24 1990-05-22 Watkins Manufacturing Corporation Hand held dry hydro-massage unit for a spa
US4941217A (en) * 1988-07-21 1990-07-17 Hayward Industries, Inc. Flow enhancing jet fitting
US4982460A (en) * 1988-07-21 1991-01-08 Hayward Industries, Inc. Flow enhancing jet fitting
US4985943A (en) * 1989-09-08 1991-01-22 Hayward Industries, Inc. Two-stage adjustable hydrotherapeutic jet and method
US5095558A (en) * 1990-09-21 1992-03-17 Vortex Whirlpool Systems, Inc. Adjustable orifice spa jet
US20040079911A1 (en) * 2002-10-28 2004-04-29 Glover Donald S. Excess flow valve with magnet
US20150202477A1 (en) * 2014-01-17 2015-07-23 Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation Fire extinguishing system of aircraft, and aircraft
US9849064B2 (en) * 2014-06-06 2017-12-26 Custom Molded Products, Llc System for jet hydrotherapy

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US3628529A (en) * 1969-12-22 1971-12-21 Wayne D Steimle Hydromassage assembly
DE2209056A1 (de) * 1972-02-25 1973-09-06 Speck Pumpen Vorrichtung zur erzeugung einer wasserstroemung in einem schwimmbecken
US3874374A (en) * 1974-02-19 1975-04-01 Jacuzzi Research Inc Hydromassage tub and air induction system therefor
US3905358A (en) * 1974-03-18 1975-09-16 Jacuzzi Bros Inc Hydro-air fitting
US4082091A (en) * 1976-12-22 1978-04-04 Jacuzzi Bros., Inc. Hydro-air fitting
USD260421S (en) 1979-01-08 1981-08-25 Conger Brothers Manufacturing Co., Inc. Fitting for spas and the like
US4358862A (en) * 1979-01-22 1982-11-16 Thermasol, Ltd. Connector assembly for whirlpool system
USD259735S (en) 1979-11-05 1981-06-30 Moreland Gerald W Hydro-therapy fitting
USD260807S (en) 1979-11-05 1981-09-15 Moreland Gerald W Hydro-therapy nozzle for hydro-therapy spas
USD261419S (en) 1979-11-05 1981-10-20 Moreland Gerald W Safety suction fitting for hydro-therapy spas
US4261347A (en) * 1979-12-06 1981-04-14 Jacuzzi Bros., Inc. Hydromassage fitting for tubs, spas and pools
EP0030263B1 (en) * 1979-12-06 1984-03-07 Jacuzzi Inc. Hydrotherapeutic aerator assembly for tubs, spas and pools
US4408721A (en) * 1981-02-23 1983-10-11 Jacuzzi Inc. Fitting to combine air and pressurized water
US4562964A (en) * 1984-03-08 1986-01-07 Diamond Harvey E Cover plate for fluid nozzles and the like
US4592100A (en) * 1984-09-04 1986-06-03 Jacuzzi Inc. Air control valve
US4671463A (en) * 1985-11-13 1987-06-09 Jebadabe International, Inc. Water jet aerator with flow controlling nozzle
US4637080A (en) * 1985-12-19 1987-01-20 Hutchinson Charles H Air volume control
US4839930A (en) * 1988-05-27 1989-06-20 Watkins Manufacturing Corporation Dry hydro-massage unit for a spa tank
US4982460A (en) * 1988-07-21 1991-01-08 Hayward Industries, Inc. Flow enhancing jet fitting
US4941217A (en) * 1988-07-21 1990-07-17 Hayward Industries, Inc. Flow enhancing jet fitting
US4926510A (en) * 1988-10-24 1990-05-22 Watkins Manufacturing Corporation Hand held dry hydro-massage unit for a spa
US4908888A (en) * 1989-02-24 1990-03-20 Watkins Manufacturing Corporation Dry hydro-massage unit
US4985943A (en) * 1989-09-08 1991-01-22 Hayward Industries, Inc. Two-stage adjustable hydrotherapeutic jet and method
US5095558A (en) * 1990-09-21 1992-03-17 Vortex Whirlpool Systems, Inc. Adjustable orifice spa jet
US20040079911A1 (en) * 2002-10-28 2004-04-29 Glover Donald S. Excess flow valve with magnet
US6923206B2 (en) 2002-10-28 2005-08-02 Brass Craft Manufacturing Company Excess flow valve with magnet
US20150202477A1 (en) * 2014-01-17 2015-07-23 Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation Fire extinguishing system of aircraft, and aircraft
US10279206B2 (en) * 2014-01-17 2019-05-07 Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation Fire extinguishing system of aircraft, and aircraft
US9849064B2 (en) * 2014-06-06 2017-12-26 Custom Molded Products, Llc System for jet hydrotherapy

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