US3720204A
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Vibro-shower
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-02-04
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Granted: 1973-03-13
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Expires: 1991-02-04
Abstract
Abstract A shower device for physical therapy. The device includes a rubber diaphragm which is activated by water pressure enabling it to be used in the bathtub as a massaging unit, the device being also adaptable for use by barbers for shampooing and massaging the scalp.
Inventors
- 👤 A Wojtowicz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 17:09
CPC Classifications
B; B05; B05B; B05B1/00; B05B1/02; B05B1/08; B05B1/083; B05B1/086; A; A61; A61H; A61H23/00; A61H23/04; A61H9/00; A61H9/0021; A61H9/0028; A61H2201/00; A61H2201/16; A61H2201/1602; A61H2201/1654
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
100 words
A vibratory shower device comprising: a housing which defines a shower head having an opened-top internal cavity; input means for introducing water to the shower head; positioning means seated within the cavity for directing the flow of water thereto; a flexible diaphragm carried by said positioning means and arranged in operative contact therewith for controlling the flow of water to the cavity, said water flow causing intermittent flexing of said diaphragm so as to impart a vibratory massage action thereto; and spray means positioned adjacent said diaphragm and communicating with the cavity for discharging a spray of water outwardly therefrom.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
100 words
A vibratory shower device comprising: a housing which defines a shower head having an opened-top internal cavity; input means for introducing water to the shower head; positioning means seated within the cavity for directing the flow of water thereto; a flexible diaphragm carried by said positioning means and arranged in operative contact therewith for controlling the flow of water to the cavity, said water flow causing intermittent flexing of said diaphragm so as to impart a vibratory massage action thereto; and spray means positioned adjacent said diaphragm and communicating with the cavity for discharging a spray of water outwardly therefrom.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
100 words
A vibratory shower device comprising: a housing which defines a shower head having an opened-top internal cavity; input means for introducing water to the shower head; positioning means seated within the cavity for directing the flow of water thereto; a flexible diaphragm carried by said positioning means and arranged in operative contact therewith for controlling the flow of water to the cavity, said water flow causing intermittent flexing of said diaphragm so as to impart a vibratory massage action thereto; and spray means positioned adjacent said diaphragm and communicating with the cavity for discharging a spray of water outwardly therefrom.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
100 words
A vibratory shower device comprising: a housing which defines a shower head having an opened-top internal cavity; input means for introducing water to the shower head; positioning means seated within the cavity for directing the flow of water thereto; a flexible diaphragm carried by said positioning means and arranged in operative contact therewith for controlling the flow of water to the cavity, said water flow causing intermittent flexing of said diaphragm so as to impart a vibratory massage action thereto; and spray means positioned adjacent said diaphragm and communicating with the cavity for discharging a spray of water outwardly therefrom.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
A vibratory shower device as set forth in claim 1 wherein said diaphragm is removable to permit the insertion of different interchangeable diaphragms for use in massaging the various portions of the body.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
162 words
A vibratory shower device comprising: a housing which defines a shower head having an opened-top, bowl shaped internal cavity, said cavity having a shoulder portion located about its upper periphery; a flanged insert seated upon the shoulder portion of said cavity and having an elongated tubular center portion for communicating with said cavity, said tubular portion extending perpendicularly outward from both the upper and lower surfaces of said insert and ringed on the upper surface by a recessed channel; supply means for introducing water to said recessed channel; a flexible diaphragm operatively carried by the upper surface of the flanged insert for controlling the flow of water to the cavity, said diaphragm covering said recessed channel and abutting the upper end of said tubular portion so as to pulsate under the force of water passing from said channel to said tubular portion; and spray means positioned adjacent said diaphragm and communicating with said cavity for discharging a spray of water outwardly therefrom.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
162 words
A vibratory shower device comprising: a housing which defines a shower head having an opened-top, bowl shaped internal cavity, said cavity having a shoulder portion located about its upper periphery; a flanged insert seated upon the shoulder portion of said cavity and having an elongated tubular center portion for communicating with said cavity, said tubular portion extending perpendicularly outward from both the upper and lower surfaces of said insert and ringed on the upper surface by a recessed channel; supply means for introducing water to said recessed channel; a flexible diaphragm operatively carried by the upper surface of the flanged insert for controlling the flow of water to the cavity, said diaphragm covering said recessed channel and abutting the upper end of said tubular portion so as to pulsate under the force of water passing from said channel to said tubular portion; and spray means positioned adjacent said diaphragm and communicating with said cavity for discharging a spray of water outwardly therefrom.
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) | 1976-03-12 | 1976-09-11 | 1977-03-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-03-12 | 1980-09-11 | 1981-03-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-03-12 | 1984-09-11 | 1985-03-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |