US3710786A
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Hydropneumatic massage equipment
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-03-04
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Granted: 1973-01-16
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Expires: 1991-03-04
Abstract
Abstract An air compressor assembled with and driven by an electric motor is mounted upwardly on three legs, each equipped with suction cups, and with respect to electrical energy, being well grounded and located sufficiently away from the immediate bathing locale, to compress, filter, and deliver air into a flexible air guiding conduit equipped with fittings, one being adjustable in conjunction with the air compressor exit to regulate the quantity of compressed air continuing on through the conduit into a unitized molded compressed air distributor placed about the bathing structure interior periphery and on the longitudinal center near the bottom of the bath structure, the distributor being formed with precisely located underwater air ejection orifices, suction cups, and dual compressed air receiving entry connectors, optionally selected to receive one or more compressed air conduit fittings located on one or both sides of the bathing structure.
Inventors
- 👤 E Rico
- 👤 J Jaeger
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 14:08
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61H; A61H33/00; A61H33/02; A61H33/025; A61H2201/00; A61H2201/01; A61H2201/0119; A61H2201/013; A61H33/60
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
54 words
A compressed air distributor for use in hydropneumatic massage equipment, comprising: an elliptical passageway structure having a partial central connected passageway, spaced suction cup mountings to secure it near a bottom of a bathing facility, two oppositely positioned air intakes, and spaced orifices to eject compressed air into the interior of the bathing facility.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
54 words
A compressed air distributor for use in hydropneumatic massage equipment, comprising: an elliptical passageway structure having a partial central connected passageway, spaced suction cup mountings to secure it near a bottom of a bathing facility, two oppositely positioned air intakes, and spaced orifices to eject compressed air into the interior of the bathing facility.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
102 words
An air compressor unit for use in hydropneumatic massage equipment, comprising: an upright housing of non conducting material having legs at the bottom each equipped with suction cups and positioned about an intake of the housing which is located just above the suction cups, having a central portion of the housing supporting internally a filter, fan, and electrical motor, and having an exhaust chamber at the top of the housing equipped with a central discharge having bypass orifices adapted to be aligned, partially aligned, and misaligned with orifices on an end connector of a conduit to receive compressed air in regulated flows.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
102 words
An air compressor unit for use in hydropneumatic massage equipment, comprising: an upright housing of non conducting material having legs at the bottom each equipped with suction cups and positioned about an intake of the housing which is located just above the suction cups, having a central portion of the housing supporting internally a filter, fan, and electrical motor, and having an exhaust chamber at the top of the housing equipped with a central discharge having bypass orifices adapted to be aligned, partially aligned, and misaligned with orifices on an end connector of a conduit to receive compressed air in regulated flows.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
83 words
Hydropneumatic massage equipment for use with a bathing facility to eject compressed air underwater creating effective currents of water about a bather, comprising: a. a compressed air distributor having a partial central portion and a surrounding eliptical portion and Positioned near the bottom of the bathing facility; b. a conduit to direct compressed air from outside the bathing facility into the compressed air distributor within the bathing facility; and c. an air compressor unit to compress air and discharge it into the conduit.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
83 words
Hydropneumatic massage equipment for use with a bathing facility to eject compressed air underwater creating effective currents of water about a bather, comprising: a. a compressed air distributor having a partial central portion and a surrounding eliptical portion and Positioned near the bottom of the bathing facility; b. a conduit to direct compressed air from outside the bathing facility into the compressed air distributor within the bathing facility; and c. an air compressor unit to compress air and discharge it into the conduit.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
77 words
Hydropneumatic massage equipment for use with a bathing facility to eject compressed air underwater creating effective currents of water about a bather, comprising: a. a compressed air distributor positioned near the bottom of the bathing facility and having oppositely positioned intakes; b. a conduit to direct compressed air from outside the bathing facility into the compressed air distributor within the bathing facility; and c. an air compressor unit to compress air and discharge it into the conduit.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
77 words
Hydropneumatic massage equipment for use with a bathing facility to eject compressed air underwater creating effective currents of water about a bather, comprising: a. a compressed air distributor positioned near the bottom of the bathing facility and having oppositely positioned intakes; b. a conduit to direct compressed air from outside the bathing facility into the compressed air distributor within the bathing facility; and c. an air compressor unit to compress air and discharge it into the conduit.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
88 words
Hydropneumatic massage equipment for use with a bathing facility to eject compressed air underwater creating effective currents of water about a bather, comprising: a. a compressed air distributor positioned near the bottom of the bathing facility; b. a conduit to direct compressed air from outside the bathing facility into the compressed air distributor within the bathing facility, said conduit having end connectors at each end and one connector having a group of orifices; and c. an air compressor unit to compress air and discharge it into the conduit.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
88 words
Hydropneumatic massage equipment for use with a bathing facility to eject compressed air underwater creating effective currents of water about a bather, comprising: a. a compressed air distributor positioned near the bottom of the bathing facility; b. a conduit to direct compressed air from outside the bathing facility into the compressed air distributor within the bathing facility, said conduit having end connectors at each end and one connector having a group of orifices; and c. an air compressor unit to compress air and discharge it into the conduit.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
65 words
Hydropneumatic massage equipment, as claimed in claim 5, wherein the air compressor has a group of orifices at its discharge which are aligned, partially misaligned, and completely misaligned with the group of orifices on the end connector to regulate the ejection of bypass compressed air, thereby controlling the flow of compressed air to the compressed air distributor positioned near the bottom of the bathing facility.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
89 words
Hydropneumatic massage equipment for use with a bathing facility to eject compressed air underwater creating effective currents of water about a bather, comprising: a. a compressed air distributor positioned near the bottom of the bathing facility; b. a conduit to direct compressed air from outside the bathing facility into the compressed air distributor within the bathing facility; and c. an air compressor unit to compress air and discharge it into the conduit, said air compressor unit having legs terminating in suction cups to position it above a supporting structure.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
89 words
Hydropneumatic massage equipment for use with a bathing facility to eject compressed air underwater creating effective currents of water about a bather, comprising: a. a compressed air distributor positioned near the bottom of the bathing facility; b. a conduit to direct compressed air from outside the bathing facility into the compressed air distributor within the bathing facility; and c. an air compressor unit to compress air and discharge it into the conduit, said air compressor unit having legs terminating in suction cups to position it above a supporting structure.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
28 words
Hydropneumatic massage equipment, as claimed in claim 7, wherein the air compressor unit draws air in below at floor level and discharges it directly above into the conduit.
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) | 1976-01-16 | 1976-07-17 | 1977-01-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-01-16 | 1980-07-17 | 1981-01-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-01-16 | 1984-07-17 | 1985-01-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |