US3837014A
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Device adapting an existing domestic bathtub for steam or dry hot-air bath
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-01-12
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Granted: 1974-09-24
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Expires: 1993-01-12
Abstract
Abstract A device adapting an existing domestic bathtub for steam or dry hot-air bath comprising a base framework, an end plate hinged to said framework, a detachable cover member positioned over said framework and end plate having openings adjacent the opposite ends one of which openings is for receiving a user''s head and the other of which openings is for detachably mounting a heater and cut means extending between said openings for opening or closing by a slide fastener.
Inventors
- 👤 K Sugiyama
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 11:54
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61H; A61H33/00; A61H33/06; A61H33/10; A61H35/00; A61H2035/004
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
133 words
A device adapting a domestic bathtub for steam or dry air bath comprising a U-shaped base support framework, an end plate hinged on one side to the open end of said framework, a plurality of props formed with said framework projecting uprightly therefrom, a cover member detachably positioned over said framework and end plate to define a treating space between the cover member and bathtub, said cover member having a first opening adjacent one end through which the head of a user may project to be exposed to the outer air, a second opening adjacent the other end, a longitudinally extending slit opening between said first and second openings, a slide fastener arranged to open and close said slit opening, and a heater detachably mounted in said second opening of the cover member.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
133 words
A device adapting a domestic bathtub for steam or dry air bath comprising a U-shaped base support framework, an end plate hinged on one side to the open end of said framework, a plurality of props formed with said framework projecting uprightly therefrom, a cover member detachably positioned over said framework and end plate to define a treating space between the cover member and bathtub, said cover member having a first opening adjacent one end through which the head of a user may project to be exposed to the outer air, a second opening adjacent the other end, a longitudinally extending slit opening between said first and second openings, a slide fastener arranged to open and close said slit opening, and a heater detachably mounted in said second opening of the cover member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
The device as set forth in claim 1, in which said base framework and end plates have downwardly extending flanges to be fitted in the open top of said bathtub.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
44 words
The device as set forth in claim 1, in which said base framework defines an opening between the opposite legs of its U-shape construction to provide an access opening through which the body of the user may get into and out of said bathtub.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
The device as set forth in claim 1, in which said end plate is provided with adjacent one end with an opening in alignment with said second opening in the cover member for detachably receiving said heater.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
41 words
The device as set forth in claim 1, in which said cover member further has a plurality of lock means for sealingly engaging the peripheral edges of said framework and end plate to hold the framework and end plate in position.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
The device as set forth in claim 1, in which said cover member is forms of a thick flexible synthetic resin sheet.
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) | 1977-09-23 | 1978-03-25 | 1978-09-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-09-23 | 1982-03-25 | 1982-09-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-09-23 | 1986-03-25 | 1986-09-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |