US3736924A
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Hydromassage tub assembly
Assignee: Jacuzzi Whirlpool Bath Inc
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Filing: 1972-01-26
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Granted: 1973-06-05
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Expires: 1992-01-26
Abstract
Abstract A hydromassage tub assembly involving a tub in which one end is contoured with a relatively steep end wall and associated arm rests to provide a back rest and arm supports for relaxed sitting posture, while the opposite end of the tub is contoured with an end wall of shallow slope to permit of a comfortable substantially full reclining position by an occupant of such tub. A jet assembly is installed in the end of each arm rest to provide general hydromassage action, while a jet assembly installed in the back rest end wall provides hydromassage action directly to the neck, shoulders and back while in the sitting posture.
Inventors
- 👤 R Jacuzzi
- 👤 P Kosta
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 13:24
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61H; A61H33/00; A61H33/0087; A61H33/02; A61H33/027; A61H2033/022; A61H2201/00; A61H2201/16; A61H2201/1602; A61H2201/1609; A61H2201/1614; A61H2201/1623; A61H33/60; A61H33/6068; A61H33/6073
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
54 words
A hydromassage tub assembly comprising a bathtub having an elongated cavity bounded in part by side walls and an end wall, an arm rest along each side wall adjacent said end wall and terminating in a substantially vertical wall, and a hydromassage jet head assembly installed in each of said arm rest vertical walls.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
54 words
A hydromassage tub assembly comprising a bathtub having an elongated cavity bounded in part by side walls and an end wall, an arm rest along each side wall adjacent said end wall and terminating in a substantially vertical wall, and a hydromassage jet head assembly installed in each of said arm rest vertical walls.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
A hydromassage tub assembly in accordance with claim 1, characterized by a hydromassage jet head assembly installed in said end wall.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
55 words
A hydromassage tub assembly in accordance with claim 1, characterized by a second end wall opposite said first end wall, said second end wall being of shallow slope to permit of a comfortable substantially full reclining position in said tub, while said first end wall with said arm rests permit of a relaxed sitting posture.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
44 words
A hydromassage tub assembly in accordance with claim 1, characterized by a pump suction connection installed in said tub in the region of said end wall to assure a reversing flow path of water from said jet head assemblies to said pump suction connection.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
75 words
A hydromassage tub assembly in accordance with claim 4, characterized by a flange surrounding said cavity, an apron depending from said flange along a side wall portion thereof, a platform extending from said apron to said end wall, a pump installed on said platform, a flow connection from said pump suction connection to the suction end of said pump, and a discharge connection from said pump to each of said arm rest jet head assemblies.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
38 words
A hydromassage tub assembly in accordance with claim 5, characterized by a jet head assembly installed in said end wall, and a flow connection thereto from the discharge connection to one of said arm rest jet head assemblies.
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) | 1976-06-04 | 1976-12-04 | 1977-06-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-06-04 | 1980-12-04 | 1981-06-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-06-04 | 1984-12-04 | 1985-06-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |