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Integrated stereo and bathtub system II
Assignee: OASIS LIFESTYLE LLC
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Filing: 1985-01-18
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Granted: 1986-03-18
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Expires: 2005-01-18
Abstract
Abstract A bathtub, and in particular, a whirlpool bathtub or spa, is provided with an upwardly extending surrounding wall portion or surrounding collar at the sitting end of the tub. The collar is preferably formed of plastic as an integral unit with the plastic bathtub wall, and has a plurality of apertures formed therein for the mounting of speakers therein. The speakers, once mounted within the apertures, surround the sitting area of the bathtub. The speaker apertures are placed above the overflow of the bathtub. The speaker apertures are sealed at the rear by a baffle plate, to form one or more acoustic chambers. Overlying the speaker apertures is an open grillwork. The speakers are connected to a sound producing system, such as a radio, tape deck or cassette. The sitting area is thus surrounded by rearwardly enclosed multiple speakers, mounted above the waterline, the speakers being integrated into an upward extension of a bathtub wall by means of the integrally formed speaker apertures. The speakers are further protected by grillwork and drainage channels to minimize contact with water.
Inventors
- 👤 Harvey E. Diamond
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 05:46
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47K; A47K3/00; A47K3/001
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
67 words
In a bathtub adapted to contain a liquid medium and provided with an overflow outlet for said liquid in a first upper wall portion of said bathtub, the improvement which comprises: a second wall portion of said bathtub extending above said overflow outlet; and a cavity means formed in said second wall portion of said bathtub adapted to enclose at least one speaker of a sound system.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
67 words
In a bathtub adapted to contain a liquid medium and provided with an overflow outlet for said liquid in a first upper wall portion of said bathtub, the improvement which comprises: a second wall portion of said bathtub extending above said overflow outlet; and a cavity means formed in said second wall portion of said bathtub adapted to enclose at least one speaker of a sound system.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
The improvements in the bathtub of claim 1 further characterized by: said first upper wall portion and said second wall portion of said bathtub being formed as an integral unit.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
The improvements in the bathtub of claim 1 further characterized by: said first upper wall portion and said second wall portion of said bathtub being formed as an integral unit from a plastic resin formulation.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
The improvements in the bathtub of claim 1 further characterized by: a sloping channel means provided below said cavity means for draining liquid from said cavity means into said bathtub.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
The improvements in a bathtub of claim 4 further characterized by: said sloping channel means being formed as an integral unit, with said cavity means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
47 words
The improvements in the bathtub of claim 1 further characterized by: said bathtub being provided with at least one jet outlet connected to a source of air and water under pressure for the creation of a whirlpool action in said liquid medium adapted to be contained therein.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
85 words
In a bathtub adapted to contain a liquid medium and provided with an overflow outlet for said liquid in a first upper wall portion of said bathtub, the improvement which comprises: a second wall portion of said bathtub extending above said overflow outlet; and a cavity means formed in said second wall portion of said bathtub adapted to contain at least one speaker of a sound system, said cavity means including a plurality of spaced-apart apertures formed in said second wall portion of said bathtub.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
85 words
In a bathtub adapted to contain a liquid medium and provided with an overflow outlet for said liquid in a first upper wall portion of said bathtub, the improvement which comprises: a second wall portion of said bathtub extending above said overflow outlet; and a cavity means formed in said second wall portion of said bathtub adapted to contain at least one speaker of a sound system, said cavity means including a plurality of spaced-apart apertures formed in said second wall portion of said bathtub.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
103 words
In a bathtub adapted to contain a liquid medium and provided with an overflow outlet for said liquid in a first upper wall portion of said bathtub, the improvement which comprises: a second wall portion of said bathtub extending above said overflow outlet; and a cavity means formed in said second wall portion of said bathtub adapted to contain at least one speaker of a sound system, said cavity means including at least one pair of apertures formed in said second wall portion of said bathtub, each one of said pair of apertures being spaced equidistantly about the longitudinal axis of said bathtub.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
103 words
In a bathtub adapted to contain a liquid medium and provided with an overflow outlet for said liquid in a first upper wall portion of said bathtub, the improvement which comprises: a second wall portion of said bathtub extending above said overflow outlet; and a cavity means formed in said second wall portion of said bathtub adapted to contain at least one speaker of a sound system, said cavity means including at least one pair of apertures formed in said second wall portion of said bathtub, each one of said pair of apertures being spaced equidistantly about the longitudinal axis of said bathtub.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
94 words
In a bathtub adapted to contain a liquid medium and provided with an overflow outlet for said liquid in a first upper wall portion of said bathtub, the improvement which comprises: a second wall portion of said bathtub extending above said overflow outlet; a cavity means formed in said second wall portion of said bathtub adapted to contain at least one speaker of a sound system; and a baffle means spaced from said cavity means enclosing the rear thereof to form an acoustic chamber behind each of said speakers contained in said cavity means.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
94 words
In a bathtub adapted to contain a liquid medium and provided with an overflow outlet for said liquid in a first upper wall portion of said bathtub, the improvement which comprises: a second wall portion of said bathtub extending above said overflow outlet; a cavity means formed in said second wall portion of said bathtub adapted to contain at least one speaker of a sound system; and a baffle means spaced from said cavity means enclosing the rear thereof to form an acoustic chamber behind each of said speakers contained in said cavity means.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
74 words
In a bathtub adapted to contain a liquid medium and provided with an overflow outlet for said liquid in a first upper wall portion of said bathtub, the improvement which comprises: a second wall portion of said bathtub extending above said overflow outlet; a cavity means formed in said second wall portion of said bathtub adapted to contain at least one speaker of a sound system; and an open grillwork covering said cavity means.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
74 words
In a bathtub adapted to contain a liquid medium and provided with an overflow outlet for said liquid in a first upper wall portion of said bathtub, the improvement which comprises: a second wall portion of said bathtub extending above said overflow outlet; a cavity means formed in said second wall portion of said bathtub adapted to contain at least one speaker of a sound system; and an open grillwork covering said cavity means.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
49 words
The improvements in the bathtub of claim 9 further characterized by: a baffle means spaced from said cavity means and enclosing the rear thereof to form an acoustic chamber behind each of said speakers contained in said cavity means, ssaid acoustic chamber being sealed to form an airtight chamber.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
102 words
In a bathtub adapted to contain a liquid medium and provided with an overflow outlet for said liquid in a first upper wall portion of said bathtub, the improvement which comprises: a second wall portion of said bathtub extending above said overflow outlet; a cavity means formed in said second wall portion of said bathtub adapted to contain at least one speaker of a sound system; and an open grillwork covering said cavity means, said grillwork comprising a series of generally horizontally extending fins and generally vertically extending dams protruding from each of said fins to minimize water intrusion into said speakers.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
102 words
In a bathtub adapted to contain a liquid medium and provided with an overflow outlet for said liquid in a first upper wall portion of said bathtub, the improvement which comprises: a second wall portion of said bathtub extending above said overflow outlet; a cavity means formed in said second wall portion of said bathtub adapted to contain at least one speaker of a sound system; and an open grillwork covering said cavity means, said grillwork comprising a series of generally horizontally extending fins and generally vertically extending dams protruding from each of said fins to minimize water intrusion into said speakers.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1989-03-17 | 1989-09-16 | 1990-03-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-03-17 | 1993-09-16 | 1994-03-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-03-17 | 1997-09-16 | 1998-03-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |