US3287741A
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Hydrotherapy equipment
Assignee: Jacuzzi Inc
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Filing: 1964-05-21
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Granted: 1966-11-29
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Expires: 1984-05-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Floyd M Nash
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 18:46
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61H; A61H33/00; A61H33/60; A61H33/6068; A61H33/6073; A61H33/6078
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
124 words
IN COMBINATION WITH A BATHTUB, AN IMPROVED HYDROTHERAPY APPARATUS COMPRISING: (A) A NOZZLE MOUNTED WITHIN SAID BATHTUB; (B) A PUMP AND DRIVING MOTOR THEREFOR, SAID PUMP HAVING A PRESSURE OUTLET AND VACUUM INLET; (C) FIRST CONDUIT MEANS INTERCONNECTING THE INTERIOR OF THE BATHTUB AND SAID VACUUM INLET; (D) SECOND CONDUIT MEANS INTERCONNECTING THE NOZZLE AND SAID PRESSURE OUTLET; (E) A DRAIN LINE TO WASTE CONNECTED TO THE SECOND CONDUIT MEANS, AND (F) A VALVE ASSEMBLY OPERATIVELY ASSOCIATED WITH THE FIRST AND SECOND CONDUIT MEANS AND THE DRAIN LINE TO SELECTIVELY CLOSE SAID SECOND CONDUIT MEANS TO SAID LINE OR OPEN SAID SECOND CONDUIT MEANS TO BOTH SAID LINE AND FIRST CONDUIT MEANS TO APPLY PUMPING PRESSURE TO SAID LINE REDUCED BY A PREDETERMINED AMOUNT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
124 words
IN COMBINATION WITH A BATHTUB, AN IMPROVED HYDROTHERAPY APPARATUS COMPRISING: (A) A NOZZLE MOUNTED WITHIN SAID BATHTUB; (B) A PUMP AND DRIVING MOTOR THEREFOR, SAID PUMP HAVING A PRESSURE OUTLET AND VACUUM INLET; (C) FIRST CONDUIT MEANS INTERCONNECTING THE INTERIOR OF THE BATHTUB AND SAID VACUUM INLET; (D) SECOND CONDUIT MEANS INTERCONNECTING THE NOZZLE AND SAID PRESSURE OUTLET; (E) A DRAIN LINE TO WASTE CONNECTED TO THE SECOND CONDUIT MEANS, AND (F) A VALVE ASSEMBLY OPERATIVELY ASSOCIATED WITH THE FIRST AND SECOND CONDUIT MEANS AND THE DRAIN LINE TO SELECTIVELY CLOSE SAID SECOND CONDUIT MEANS TO SAID LINE OR OPEN SAID SECOND CONDUIT MEANS TO BOTH SAID LINE AND FIRST CONDUIT MEANS TO APPLY PUMPING PRESSURE TO SAID LINE REDUCED BY A PREDETERMINED AMOUNT.
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) | 1969-11-28 | 1970-05-30 | 1970-11-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-11-28 | 1974-05-30 | 1974-11-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-11-28 | 1978-05-30 | 1978-11-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |