US4184488A
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Hydrotherapeutic foot massager
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-03-16
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Granted: 1980-01-22
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Expires: 1998-03-16
Abstract
Abstract A foot massaging device adapted for home use in a bathtub which comprises a hollow casing forming a foot tub having a waterflow inlet for mounting the outlet end of a hose, the inlet end of which is connected to the faucet of the bathtub in which the device is used. The inlet is connected to a first manifold support on a plate in the lower part of the casing and connected to a second manifold by spaced conduits having rows of spaced-apart openings for discharging water outwardly and upwardly against a foot-sole receiving plate having two foot receiving plastic screen sections resulting in a foot massage effect.
Inventors
- 👤 Guillermo J. Bielich
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 18:33
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61H; A61H35/00; A61H35/006
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
89 words
A portable foot massaging hydro-therapy unit comprising a tank adapted to be connected to a faucet of a bathtub, a plate fitting in the bottom of said tank; a manifold assembly connected to said faucet, said assembly being held on said plate and including a plurality of connecting conduits each having spaced discharge openings for discharging water outwardly and upwardly; a foot-sole receiving grid fitting over said assembly and receiving water from said openings; said grid having spaced screen sections resulting in a foot massage effect to feet thereon.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
89 words
A portable foot massaging hydro-therapy unit comprising a tank adapted to be connected to a faucet of a bathtub, a plate fitting in the bottom of said tank; a manifold assembly connected to said faucet, said assembly being held on said plate and including a plurality of connecting conduits each having spaced discharge openings for discharging water outwardly and upwardly; a foot-sole receiving grid fitting over said assembly and receiving water from said openings; said grid having spaced screen sections resulting in a foot massage effect to feet thereon.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The invention as recited in claim 1 wherein said manifold assembly includes a pair of spaced sections each having from 5 to 6 connecting conduits.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The invention as recited in claim 1, wherein screen openings in said screen sections are about 1/4 inch on a side.
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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) | 1983-01-21 | 1983-07-23 | 1984-01-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-01-21 | 1987-07-23 | 1988-01-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-01-21 | 1991-07-23 | 1992-01-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |