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US3842823A
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Hydromassage unit for tub mounting
Assignee: Jacuzzi Whirlpool Bath Inc
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Filing: 1973-09-28
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Granted: 1974-10-22
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Expires: 1993-09-28
Abstract
Abstract A hydromassage unit for mounting on a wall of a tub is provided with clamping means for stabilizing the mounting, the clamping means being provided with laterally spaced individually adjustable bumpers, enabling the clamping means to function when sides of the tub wall are contoured.
Inventors
- 👤 R Jacuzzi
- 👤 P Kosta
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 14:29
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61H; A61H33/00; A61H33/0087; A61H33/0091; A61H33/60; A61H2201/00; A61H2201/01; A61H2201/0157; A61H33/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
A hydromassage unit of the type adapted to straddle a wall of a tub for removable installation thereon comprising a power unit including a housing, a pump jet head assembly including a housing, a hollow bridge connecting said power unit housing and said pump and jet head assembly housing, drive means coupling said power unit to said pump through said bridge, bumper means on that wall of said power unit housing which faces the mounting wall of a tub when said hydromassage unit is installed, and adapted to contact such mounting wall, a clamping bracket assembly including means for supporting same from said bridge for movement longitudinally ofsaid bridge, and means for locking said clamping bracket assembly at selected positions therealong.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
121 words
A hydromassage unit of the type adapted to straddle a wall of a tub for removable installation thereon comprising a power unit including a housing, a pump jet head assembly including a housing, a hollow bridge connecting said power unit housing and said pump and jet head assembly housing, drive means coupling said power unit to said pump through said bridge, bumper means on that wall of said power unit housing which faces the mounting wall of a tub when said hydromassage unit is installed, and adapted to contact such mounting wall, a clamping bracket assembly including means for supporting same from said bridge for movement longitudinally ofsaid bridge, and means for locking said clamping bracket assembly at selected positions therealong.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
A hydromassage unit in accordance with claim 1, characterized by said clamping bracket assembly including a pair of spaced apart bumper knobs facing said power unit.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
A hydromassage unit in accordance with claim 2, characterized by each of said bumper knobs being adjustable with respect to said housing to accommodate said clamping bracket assembly to a mounting wall having a contoured side.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
41 words
A hydromassage unit in accordance with claim 3, characterized by a disc affixed to the base end of each of said bumper knobs, said disc being of larger diameter than its bumper knobs and having a scalloped edge for finger engagement.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
50 words
A hydromassage unit in accordance with claim 1, characterized by said hollow bridge having a longitudinal slot in the bottom thereof, and said clamping bracket assembly including a housing, a bolt passing up through said housing and said slot, and a nut threaded onto said bolt and spanning said slot.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
A hydromassage unit in accordance with claim 5, characterized bu a pair of spaced apart bumper knobs on said clamping bracket assembly housing and facing said power unit.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1977-10-21 | 1978-04-22 | 1978-10-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-10-21 | 1982-04-22 | 1982-10-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-10-21 | 1986-04-22 | 1986-10-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |