US4040415A
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Air bubbling massaging apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-12-19
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Granted: 1977-08-09
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Expires: 1995-12-19
Abstract
Abstract Hot air blowing means is connected by a hose to a porous gridiron immersed in the bath. The hot air blowing means are contained in a first housing, adapted to be located adjacent the bath to be manipulable by the bather and including means for regulating the speed and duration of the operation of the hot air blowing means. A power pack for driving the hot air blowing means comprising at least a transformer is contained in a second housing independent of the first housing and separably locatable remote from the bather. The transformer has an input connected to a source of line current and a low voltage output no greater than 24 volts. The heating and blowing means are operable by the low voltage and are connected by an elongated low voltage cable to the transformer.
Inventors
- 👤 Ruth Kulisch
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 17:25
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61H; A61H33/00; A61H33/60; A61H33/005; A61H2033/0058; A61H2033/0066; A61H33/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
133 words
In hydrotherapy apparatus including a housing within which there is positioned at least a blower means for supplying heated air to said blower and control means for said blower and heated air supply means, a hose communicating at one end thereof with said blower and at the other end thereof with means positionable within a bathtub so as to introduce the heated air thereinto, the improvement comprising in combination a second housing independent of and remote from the blower-containing housing, a step down electrical transformer having an output not greater than 24 volts positioned in said housing and having an input connected to a source of line current, and an elongated low voltage cable connecting the output of said transformer to said blower and heated air supply means and said control means therefor.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
133 words
In hydrotherapy apparatus including a housing within which there is positioned at least a blower means for supplying heated air to said blower and control means for said blower and heated air supply means, a hose communicating at one end thereof with said blower and at the other end thereof with means positionable within a bathtub so as to introduce the heated air thereinto, the improvement comprising in combination a second housing independent of and remote from the blower-containing housing, a step down electrical transformer having an output not greater than 24 volts positioned in said housing and having an input connected to a source of line current, and an elongated low voltage cable connecting the output of said transformer to said blower and heated air supply means and said control means therefor.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
44 words
The apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the housing containing the hot air blower is provided with a handle, and a wall, capable of being stood on a flat surface, and a second wall having means for mounting the same on a supporting wall.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
The apparatus according to claim 1 including a mechanical means for regulating the time of operation of said hot air blower, having manipulable adjustable means mounted on the exterior of said housing containing such air blower.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
The apparatus according to claim 3 wherein said mechanical means comprises a spring loaded timer.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
The apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said power pack includes a rectifier and filter condenser for providing a low voltage direct current and the hot air blowing means is operable by said low voltage direct current.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
The apparatus according to claim 5 wherein including means for controlling the speed of said hot air blower comprising a thyristor switching circuit.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
The apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the power pack housing is formed of two portions, the same being securely fastened together to enclose the power pack elements therebetween.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
27 words
The apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said housing containing said hot air blower is provided with seal means to render the same water and vapor proof.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus according to claim 1 including removable coupling means for connecting said low voltage cable and to said power pack housing.
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) | 1980-08-08 | 1981-02-07 | 1981-08-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-08-08 | 1985-02-07 | 1985-08-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-08-08 | 1989-02-07 | 1989-08-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |