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Hydrotherapy vessel level control
Assignee: INSTITUTE FOR SOCIAL AND SCIENTIFIC DEVELOPMENT 376 EAST 400 SOUTH NO 315 SALT LAKE CITY UTAH 84111 A CORP OF UTAH
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Filing: 1978-02-08
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Granted: 1979-10-02
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Expires: 1998-02-08
Abstract
Abstract A liquid level control system for a hydrotherapy vessel has a pressure sensing device located in the vessel. The pressure sensing device activates a switch which shuts off the hydrotherapy pump when the water in the vessel drops below a predetermined level.
Inventors
- 👤 Albert E. Weaver
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 17:49
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61H; A61H33/00; A61H33/0087; A61H33/005; A61H2033/0054; A61H33/60; A61H33/601; A61H33/6021
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
In a hydrotherapy system having a walled vessel, a water circulating pump, conduit means for conducting water from the vessel to the pump, and back to the vessel, and switch means for actuating the water pump, the improvement therein which comprises safety switch means for automatically shutting off the pump when the water level is below a predetermined level in the vessel comprising pressure sensing means located in a vessel wall below the operating water level in the vessel and responsive to the water level in the vessel, switch means coupled to the pressure sensing means for interrupting electrical current to the pump, and electrical circuit means for connecting the switch means to the pump.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
115 words
In a hydrotherapy system having a walled vessel, a water circulating pump, conduit means for conducting water from the vessel to the pump, and back to the vessel, and switch means for actuating the water pump, the improvement therein which comprises safety switch means for automatically shutting off the pump when the water level is below a predetermined level in the vessel comprising pressure sensing means located in a vessel wall below the operating water level in the vessel and responsive to the water level in the vessel, switch means coupled to the pressure sensing means for interrupting electrical current to the pump, and electrical circuit means for connecting the switch means to the pump.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
The improvement of claim 1 wherein the pressure sensing means comprises a hollow tube having an opening adjacent a wall of the vessel, the opening having a diameter of not greater than 3/16".
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
11 words
The improvement of claim 2 wherein the opening is about 1/8".
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
44 words
The improvement of claim 1 wherein the pressure sensing means comprises a hollow tube having an orifice of not more than 3/16" diameter, and the tube is mounted in the vessel wall with the orifice contiguous to an inner surface of the vessel walls.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
59 words
The improvement of claim 1 wherein the electrical circuit means comprises a low voltage portion comprising a secondary transformer coil and the switch means, and a high voltage portion comprising a source of 120 v AC power, the pump, a primary transformer coil, and a relay switch actuated by current flow in the low voltage portion of the circuit.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
60 words
The improvement of claim 1 wherein the pressure sensing means comprises a hollow tube having an orifice in the vessel sufficiently small such that water will not flow into the tube when the vessel is filled with water to a level above the tube, and pressure is transmitted to the switch means through a column of air in the tube.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
The improvement of claim 6 wherein the orifice at one end of the tube is coplanar with a substantially vertical vessel wall.
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) | 1982-10-01 | 1983-04-02 | 1983-10-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-10-01 | 1987-04-02 | 1987-10-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-10-01 | 1991-04-02 | 1991-10-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |