US3797482A
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Automatic device for subaqueous massage
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-03-23
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Granted: 1974-03-19
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Expires: 1992-03-23
Abstract
Abstract An automatic device for subaqueous massage, comprising a bath or a basin, massaging elements which emit jets or currents of water and are placed or fixed detachably or rigidly on the walls and/or the bottom of the bath or basin, and an assembly formed by means for supplying the bath with water. The apparatus can be used equally for the treatment of invalids or of persons in perfect health.
Inventors
- 👤 M Nicollet
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 17:16
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61H; A61H33/00; A61H33/60; A61H33/601; A61H33/6021; A61H33/6063; A61H33/0087; A61H33/02; A61H33/027; A61H33/6057
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
79 words
An automatic device for underwater massage, comprising a tub adapted to receivE a human body, massaging elements emitting water jets and secured to the walls of the tub, means to supply water to said jets, the tub having arm rests for a user''s arms, a portion of the bottom of the tub being elevated at the level of the user''s lower members, and protuberances on the walls of the tub for altering the paths of the jets of water.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
79 words
An automatic device for underwater massage, comprising a tub adapted to receivE a human body, massaging elements emitting water jets and secured to the walls of the tub, means to supply water to said jets, the tub having arm rests for a user''s arms, a portion of the bottom of the tub being elevated at the level of the user''s lower members, and protuberances on the walls of the tub for altering the paths of the jets of water.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
A device as claimed in claim 1, said elevated portion having an upwardly convex contour lengthwise of the tub to promote a slight bending of the user''s legs.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
53 words
An automatic device for underwater massage, comprising a tub adapted to receive a human body, massaging elements emitting water jets and secured to the walls of the tub, the tub having a raised divider that fits between the legs of the user, and water jets carried by the divider and oppositely outwardly directed.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
53 words
An automatic device for underwater massage, comprising a tub adapted to receive a human body, massaging elements emitting water jets and secured to the walls of the tub, the tub having a raised divider that fits between the legs of the user, and water jets carried by the divider and oppositely outwardly directed.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
A device as claimed in claim 3, the tub having arm rests formed therein.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
40 words
A device as claimed in claim 3, having a plurality of elongated members extending along the length of the back of the user and having a plurality of water outlets to said members, and divider means separating said elongated members.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
A device as claimed in claim 3, said jets being comprised by apertured members mounted in slideways for bodily sliding movement transversely of the direction of water flow.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
24 words
A device as claimed in claim 3, said water jets comprising elongated conduits having a multiplicity of openings therethrough spaced along the length thereof.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
19 words
A device as claimed in claim 3, and means for admixing air with the water emitted from said jets.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
39 words
A device as claimed in claim 8, said jets being fed by a common water pipe, and means intermediate the length of the jets to admit air to the jets between said pipe and the outlet of the jets.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
38 words
A device as claimed in claim 9, the portion of the jets between said air-admission means and said outlet being of a larger cross section than the portion of the jets between said pipe and said air-admission means.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-03-18 | 1977-09-17 | 1978-03-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-03-18 | 1981-09-17 | 1982-03-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-03-18 | 1985-09-17 | 1986-03-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |