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Portable steam bath
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-08-09
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Granted: 1979-02-06
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Expires: 1997-08-09
Abstract
Abstract A portable steam bath having a rigid, bracket-supported top including a heat lamp, and a curtain depending therefrom to a rigid tub of the same size and general configuration as the top, the tub being connectible with a steam generator, water supply and safety electric units, all of which, together with the curtain, may be placed in the top and tub, which combination unit may then be connected and carried as a suitcase.
Inventors
- 👤 Jack Collins
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 12:08
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61H; A61H33/00; A61H33/06; A61H2201/00; A61H2201/01; A61H2201/0161; A61H2201/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
133 words
A portable, completely self contained, steam bath unit comprising two mating, rigid and generally oval dish shaped portions adapted to be clamped together and carried by a handle; one of said portions having a bracket for supporting it in inverted position from a support spaced well above the floor; said inverted portion having a heat lamp mounted therein to delay the condensing of generated steam; the other of said portions being positioned on the floor in an upright position directly below said inverted portion; a curtain depending from said inverted portion and terminating within said upright portion; a steam generator detachably connected with said upright portion; and a water reservoir detachably connected to said generator; said curtain, generator and reservoir all being contained within said rigid portions when clamped together in carrying position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
133 words
A portable, completely self contained, steam bath unit comprising two mating, rigid and generally oval dish shaped portions adapted to be clamped together and carried by a handle; one of said portions having a bracket for supporting it in inverted position from a support spaced well above the floor; said inverted portion having a heat lamp mounted therein to delay the condensing of generated steam; the other of said portions being positioned on the floor in an upright position directly below said inverted portion; a curtain depending from said inverted portion and terminating within said upright portion; a steam generator detachably connected with said upright portion; and a water reservoir detachably connected to said generator; said curtain, generator and reservoir all being contained within said rigid portions when clamped together in carrying position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The combination recited in claim 1 wherein said reservoir automatically maintains a predetermined level of the water in said generator.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The combination recited in claim 1 wherein the curtain is formed of two overlapping sections to enable easy ingress to and egress from said steam bath unit.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The combination recited in claim 1; and timing means mounted on said generator for regulating the duration of steam generation.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The combination recited in claim 1; and safety switch means controlling said generator to prevent overheating thereof.
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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) | 1982-02-05 | 1982-08-07 | 1983-02-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-02-05 | 1986-08-07 | 1987-02-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-02-05 | 1990-08-07 | 1991-02-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |