US3736924A - Hydromassage tub assembly - Google Patents

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US3736924A
US3736924A US00220813A US3736924DA US3736924A US 3736924 A US3736924 A US 3736924A US 00220813 A US00220813 A US 00220813A US 3736924D A US3736924D A US 3736924DA US 3736924 A US3736924 A US 3736924A
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R Jacuzzi
P Kosta
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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
    • A61H33/0087—Therapeutic baths with agitated or circulated water
    • 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
    • A61H33/02—Bathing devices for use with gas-containing liquid, or liquid in which gas is led or generated, e.g. carbon dioxide baths
    • A61H2033/022—Bathing devices for use with gas-containing liquid, or liquid in which gas is led or generated, e.g. carbon dioxide baths with control means for regulating the air volume aspirated by a water jet
    • 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
    • A61H2201/1614—Shoulder, e.g. for neck stretching
    • 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
    • A61H2201/1623—Back
    • 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
    • A61H33/6068—Outlet from the bath
    • A61H33/6073—Intake mouths for recirculation of fluid in whirlpool baths
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CA (1) CA966953A (de)
DE (1) DE2250474C3 (de)
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US3874374A (en) * 1974-02-19 1975-04-01 Jacuzzi Research Inc Hydromassage tub and air induction system therefor
US3948252A (en) * 1973-07-09 1976-04-06 Montagne Jean Baptiste Apparatus for hydrotherapeutic treatment
US3964472A (en) * 1973-03-20 1976-06-22 Michel Nicollet Automatic device for subaqueous massage
US4069523A (en) * 1974-12-23 1978-01-24 Ridgeway Louis H Bathtub with cushioned liner of foam plastic
US4153954A (en) * 1977-12-07 1979-05-15 Jacuzzi Whirlpool Bath, Inc. Combination tub and shower with hydromassage
US4211216A (en) * 1978-11-07 1980-07-08 Jacuzzi Bros., Incorporated Whirlpool bath
US4346485A (en) * 1980-09-15 1982-08-31 Silchor Apparatus and method for bathing invalids
US4365367A (en) * 1980-09-15 1982-12-28 Silchor Bathing units with door controller
US4399569A (en) * 1982-03-26 1983-08-23 Silchor Manual in-door lock arrangement for bathing units
US4446586A (en) * 1980-09-15 1984-05-08 Silchor Apparatus and method for bathing invalids
US4546506A (en) * 1984-09-24 1985-10-15 Silchor Home bathing unit
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
EP0581356A2 (de) * 1992-07-29 1994-02-02 IDEAL STANDARD S.p.A. Verbesserte Hydromassagewanne
US5351345A (en) * 1992-07-08 1994-10-04 Siltech Products Incorporated Bath tub having side access
US5716333A (en) * 1994-10-12 1998-02-10 Watkins Manufacturing Corporation Neck jet pillow
US6213964B1 (en) 1996-05-15 2001-04-10 Vojin Pesovic Hydromechanical massaging apparatus with detachable hydraulics
EP1219280A2 (de) * 2000-11-01 2002-07-03 Pleasure Time Products (Hong Kong) Limited Tragbare Whirlpoolwanne
US20050120472A1 (en) * 2002-01-30 2005-06-09 Belford Gary P. Arm rest massage feature for whirlpool tubs
US9775772B2 (en) 2015-03-03 2017-10-03 Kohler Co. Whirlpool bathtub and purging system

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DE3238916A1 (de) * 1982-10-21 1984-04-26 Ludwig Dr.med. 6414 Ehrenberg Ewald Verfahren zur durchfuehrung einer extensionsbehandlung sowie vorrichtung zu seiner durchfuehrung
IT8323079V0 (it) * 1983-09-27 1983-09-27 Jacuzzi Europ Vasca di tipo perfezionato per idromassaggio.
IT8422591V0 (it) * 1984-07-17 1984-07-17 Jacuzzi Europ Vasca perfezionata per idromassaggio.
GB2159404B (en) * 1984-07-21 1987-06-17 John Theophilus Brueton Hydrotherapy apparatus
DE3904886A1 (de) * 1988-02-17 1989-08-31 Kurt Stolz Sprudelbadewanne

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US3374492A (en) * 1965-10-23 1968-03-26 American Physical Fitness Res Therapeutic bathtub
US3483863A (en) * 1968-01-16 1969-12-16 Harry M De Vane Therapy pool for use in swimming pools
US3636944A (en) * 1970-01-29 1972-01-25 David L Bryant Buoyant air-water massage device

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US3374492A (en) * 1965-10-23 1968-03-26 American Physical Fitness Res Therapeutic bathtub
US3483863A (en) * 1968-01-16 1969-12-16 Harry M De Vane Therapy pool for use in swimming pools
US3636944A (en) * 1970-01-29 1972-01-25 David L Bryant Buoyant air-water massage device

Cited By (26)

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US3964472A (en) * 1973-03-20 1976-06-22 Michel Nicollet Automatic device for subaqueous massage
US3948252A (en) * 1973-07-09 1976-04-06 Montagne Jean Baptiste Apparatus for hydrotherapeutic treatment
US3874374A (en) * 1974-02-19 1975-04-01 Jacuzzi Research Inc Hydromassage tub and air induction system therefor
US4069523A (en) * 1974-12-23 1978-01-24 Ridgeway Louis H Bathtub with cushioned liner of foam plastic
US4153954A (en) * 1977-12-07 1979-05-15 Jacuzzi Whirlpool Bath, Inc. Combination tub and shower with hydromassage
US4211216A (en) * 1978-11-07 1980-07-08 Jacuzzi Bros., Incorporated Whirlpool bath
US4346485A (en) * 1980-09-15 1982-08-31 Silchor Apparatus and method for bathing invalids
US4365367A (en) * 1980-09-15 1982-12-28 Silchor Bathing units with door controller
US4446586A (en) * 1980-09-15 1984-05-08 Silchor Apparatus and method for bathing invalids
US4399569A (en) * 1982-03-26 1983-08-23 Silchor Manual in-door lock arrangement for bathing units
US4546506A (en) * 1984-09-24 1985-10-15 Silchor Home bathing unit
US4839930A (en) * 1988-05-27 1989-06-20 Watkins Manufacturing Corporation Dry hydro-massage unit for a spa tank
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
US5351345A (en) * 1992-07-08 1994-10-04 Siltech Products Incorporated Bath tub having side access
US5446929A (en) * 1992-07-08 1995-09-05 Siltech Products, Inc. Bath tub having side access
EP0581356A2 (de) * 1992-07-29 1994-02-02 IDEAL STANDARD S.p.A. Verbesserte Hydromassagewanne
EP0581356A3 (de) * 1992-07-29 1995-02-22 Ideal Standard Spa Verbesserte Hydromassagewanne.
US5716333A (en) * 1994-10-12 1998-02-10 Watkins Manufacturing Corporation Neck jet pillow
US5928171A (en) * 1994-10-12 1999-07-27 Watkins Manufacturing Corporation Neck jet pillow for tub spas
US6213964B1 (en) 1996-05-15 2001-04-10 Vojin Pesovic Hydromechanical massaging apparatus with detachable hydraulics
EP1219280A2 (de) * 2000-11-01 2002-07-03 Pleasure Time Products (Hong Kong) Limited Tragbare Whirlpoolwanne
EP1219280A3 (de) * 2000-11-01 2003-12-10 Pleasure Time Products (Hong Kong) Limited Tragbare Whirlpoolwanne
US20050120472A1 (en) * 2002-01-30 2005-06-09 Belford Gary P. Arm rest massage feature for whirlpool tubs
US9775772B2 (en) 2015-03-03 2017-10-03 Kohler Co. Whirlpool bathtub and purging system
US10071018B2 (en) 2015-03-03 2018-09-11 Kohler Co. Whirlpool bathtub and purging system

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DE2250474B2 (de) 1974-10-17
CA966953A (en) 1975-05-06
BR7300575D0 (pt) 1973-10-25
FR2169044A1 (de) 1973-09-07
DE2250474C3 (de) 1975-06-05
GB1373029A (en) 1974-11-06

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