EP0260091A2
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Controller for electric devices directed to use in bath
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1987-09-07
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Granted: —
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Expires: 2007-09-07
Abstract
Abstract Disclosed is a novel controller for electric devices directed to use in bath, comprising a moisture- and waterproof container (1) that encloses the main part of an electric device; a magnet (2) movably provided outside the container; a switch means (5) provided inside the container, the switch means being operable by moving a movable piece; and a magnetic body (6) equipped to the movable piece in correspondence with the moving route of the magnet.
Inventors
- 👤 Kazumi Masaki
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
EP
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 15:29
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61N; A61N1/00; H; H01; H01H; H01H36/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
64 words
A controller for electric devices directed to use in bath, comprising: a container that encloses the main part of an electric device; a magnet movably provided outside said container; a switch means provided inside said container, said switch means being operable by moving a movable piece; and a magnetic body equipped to said movable piece in correspondence with the moving route of said magnet.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
64 words
A controller for electric devices directed to use in bath, comprising: a container that encloses the main part of an electric device; a magnet movably provided outside said container; a switch means provided inside said container, said switch means being operable by moving a movable piece; and a magnetic body equipped to said movable piece in correspondence with the moving route of said magnet.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
42 words
The controller of claim 1, wherein said switch means comprises: fixed pieces provided in the container to leave an appropriate spacing therebetween; and a movable piece provided between said fixed pieces, said movable piece equipped with a magnetic body at its end.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
48 words
The controller of claim 1, wherein said switch means comprises: a plurality of movable piece having a magnetic body at its end, said movable pieces being arranged in parallel to leave an appropriate spacing; and a fixed piece provided over said movable pieces to the direction across them.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
46 words
The controller of claim 1, wherein said switch means comprises: a plurality of movable pieces having a magnetic body at its end, said movable pieces being arranged radially around a rotally shaft; and a fixed piece provided over said movable pieces circularly around the rotary shaft.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
13 words
The controller of claim 1, wherein said magnetic body is made of iron.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
The controller of claim 1, wherein said magnet is of a type wherein the N and S poles are located on the same plane.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
The controller of claim 1, wherein to said switch means is connected a member selected from the group consisting of resistor, capacitor, and battery.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
14 words
The controller of claim 1, wherein said electric device is a low-frequency electrotherapeutic device.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
15 words
The controller of claim 1, wherein said container is of a moisture- and water-proof structure.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
8 words
A variable resistor in accordance with claim 1.
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