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US3115645A
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Steam or vapor bath
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-04-20
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Granted: 1963-12-31
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Expires: 1982-04-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas M Spence
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 12:59
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61H; A61H33/00; A61H33/06; A47; A47K; A47K3/00; A47K3/001; A47K3/28; A47K3/30; A47K3/32; A61H33/10; A61H9/00; A61H9/0021; A61H2009/0035
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
143 words
A STEAM OR VAPOR BATH COMPRISING IN COMBINATION WITH A BATHTUB HAVING A SHOWER HEAD A COLLAPSIBLE CABINET OF A FLEXIBLE MATERIAL INCLUDING A TOP WALL TOGETHER WITH VERTICAL OUTER WALLS AND AN OPEN LOWER END, MEANS ABOVE SAID BATHTUB SUPPORTING SAID CABINET AT ITS UPPER END IN A VERTICAL POSITION WITHIN SAID BATHTUB AND WITH SAID OPEN LOWER END BEING DISPOSED BETWEEN THE TOP AND BOTTOM OF SAID BATHTUB, SAID CABINET HAVING THEREIN A VERTICAL INNER WALL EXTENDING ENTIRELY THEREACROSS AND DEFINING WITH THE ADJACENT SURFACES OF SAID OUTER WALLS A VERTICAL DUCT AT ONE SIDE OF SAID CABINET, SAID DUCT BEING OPEN AT ITS LOWER END, CONDUIT MEANS DISCHARGING WATER FROM SAID SHOWER HEAD INTO THE UPPER END OF SAID DUCT, APERTURES IN SAID INNER WALL FOR PASSAGE OF VAPOR FROM SAID DUCT INTO SAID CABINET, AT LEAST ONE HORIZONTAL, APERTURED
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
143 words
A STEAM OR VAPOR BATH COMPRISING IN COMBINATION WITH A BATHTUB HAVING A SHOWER HEAD A COLLAPSIBLE CABINET OF A FLEXIBLE MATERIAL INCLUDING A TOP WALL TOGETHER WITH VERTICAL OUTER WALLS AND AN OPEN LOWER END, MEANS ABOVE SAID BATHTUB SUPPORTING SAID CABINET AT ITS UPPER END IN A VERTICAL POSITION WITHIN SAID BATHTUB AND WITH SAID OPEN LOWER END BEING DISPOSED BETWEEN THE TOP AND BOTTOM OF SAID BATHTUB, SAID CABINET HAVING THEREIN A VERTICAL INNER WALL EXTENDING ENTIRELY THEREACROSS AND DEFINING WITH THE ADJACENT SURFACES OF SAID OUTER WALLS A VERTICAL DUCT AT ONE SIDE OF SAID CABINET, SAID DUCT BEING OPEN AT ITS LOWER END, CONDUIT MEANS DISCHARGING WATER FROM SAID SHOWER HEAD INTO THE UPPER END OF SAID DUCT, APERTURES IN SAID INNER WALL FOR PASSAGE OF VAPOR FROM SAID DUCT INTO SAID CABINET, AT LEAST ONE HORIZONTAL, APERTURED
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-12-30 | 1967-07-01 | 1967-12-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-12-30 | 1971-07-01 | 1971-12-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-12-30 | 1975-07-01 | 1975-12-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |