US4635619A
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Water massager means
Assignee: OASIS LIFESTYLE LLC
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Filing: 1984-01-20
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Granted: 1987-01-13
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Expires: 2004-01-20
Abstract
Abstract The invention relates to a novel enclosure means containing, or adapted to contain, a fluid pathway or channel. A fluid nozzle or jet is adapted to be affixed to an entry port to said fluid pathway. The nozzle, or jet, can be connected to a source of water, or water and air, as in a whirlpool jet. A fluid stream entering the fluid pathway is directed onto a flexibly resilient portion, or diaphragm, of the enclosure means, and after contacting the said diaphragm, is removed from the enclosure means. The rate of inflow to outflow of fluid is equalized so fluid build-up in the enclosure means is avoided. The fluid stream impinging on the diaphragm, and thereafter being removed, imparts a vibratory action on the diaphragm which gives rise to a massaging effect on the neck or other part of the anatomy resting on the enclosure means. The enclosure means is preferably placed or supported on a whirlpool bathtub ledge or support so that connections to a source of fluid, under pressure, is readily available.
Inventors
- 👤 Harvey E. Diamond
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 09:27
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61H; A61H9/00; A61H9/0021; A61H23/00; A61H23/04; A61H2201/00; A61H2201/16; A61H2201/1602; A61H2201/1654; A61H2205/00; A61H2205/04; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S5/00; Y10S5/915
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
269 words
A fluid-tight flexibly resilient enclosure for enabling a person's head to be supported thereon and for enabling a vibratory massage to be applied to the person's head, which enclosure is adapted to be inflated and to be supported on a supporting surface, and is further adapted to be connected to a valve-controlled pressurized stream of fluid so as to direct such pressurized fluid stream against the portion thereof on which the person's head is to be supported and so as to remove such fluid from the enclosure at substantially the same rate at which such fluid stream is directed thereinto, to prevent any material fluid buildup, and to generate the vibratory massage, comprising: (a) an outer enclosing wall, adapted to be inflated, including a lower portion adapted to be supported on the supporting surface, which includes a fluid port formed therein, adapted to be connected to the valve-controlled pressurized stream of fluid, and an upper portion, opposite the lower portion, adapted to project from the supporting surface and to enable the person's head to be supported thereon; and (b) a hollow inner generally tubular shaped wall, having a through passage, which extends from the fluid port in the lower portion of the outer wall, into the outer wall, so as to direct fluid from the fluid port into the outer wall for impinging directly on the upper portion of the outer wall and for enabling removal of such fluid therethrough to prevent material fluid buildup and to generate the vibratory massage to be applied to the person's head to be supported on the upper portion of the outer wall.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
269 words
A fluid-tight flexibly resilient enclosure for enabling a person's head to be supported thereon and for enabling a vibratory massage to be applied to the person's head, which enclosure is adapted to be inflated and to be supported on a supporting surface, and is further adapted to be connected to a valve-controlled pressurized stream of fluid so as to direct such pressurized fluid stream against the portion thereof on which the person's head is to be supported and so as to remove such fluid from the enclosure at substantially the same rate at which such fluid stream is directed thereinto, to prevent any material fluid buildup, and to generate the vibratory massage, comprising: (a) an outer enclosing wall, adapted to be inflated, including a lower portion adapted to be supported on the supporting surface, which includes a fluid port formed therein, adapted to be connected to the valve-controlled pressurized stream of fluid, and an upper portion, opposite the lower portion, adapted to project from the supporting surface and to enable the person's head to be supported thereon; and (b) a hollow inner generally tubular shaped wall, having a through passage, which extends from the fluid port in the lower portion of the outer wall, into the outer wall, so as to direct fluid from the fluid port into the outer wall for impinging directly on the upper portion of the outer wall and for enabling removal of such fluid therethrough to prevent material fluid buildup and to generate the vibratory massage to be applied to the person's head to be supported on the upper portion of the outer wall.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The enclosure of claim 1 wherein said enclosure is made of a plastic material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
The enclosure of claim 1 wherein said enclosure has a narrow cylindrical shape.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The enclosure of claim 1 wherein said first fluid port comprises an alongated cylinder with a rigid wall extending into said enclosure.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
55 words
The enclosure of claim 1 wherein the hollow inner wall comprises a rigid wall cylinder extending into the enclosure and terminating at the upper wall area in a fluid-tight seal, and further comprising a second port means provided in a surface portion of the remainder of the enclosure, adapted to communicate with an air source.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
The enclosure of claim 1 in which the pressurized fluid stream comprises a high pressure stream of admixed water and air to the fluid port.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
The enclosure of claim 1 in which the pressurized fluid stream comprises a high pressure continuously rotating stream of admixed water and air.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
14 words
An enclosure as in claim 1, in which the hollow inner wall is cylindrical-shaped.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
17 words
An enclosure as in claim 1, in which the hollow inner wall is comprised of flexible material.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
31 words
An enclosure as in claim 1, in which the hollow inner wall extends through the outer wall and terminates in a fluid-tight seal at the upper portion of the outer wall.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
420 words
An apparatus for enabling a person's head to be supported thereon and for enabling a vibratory massage to be applied to the person's head, which apparatus is adapted to be supported on a supporting surface, and is further adapted to be connected to a valve-controlled pressurized stream of fluid so as to direct such pressurized fluid stream against the portion thereof on which the person's head is to be supported and so as to remove such fluid from the apparatus at substantially the same rate at which such fluid stream is directed thereinto, to prevent any material fluid buildup, and to generate the vibratory massage, comprising: (a) a fluid-tight flexibly resilient enclosure, adapted to be inflated, including a lower portion adapted to be supported on the supporting surface, which includes a fluid port formed therein adapted to be connected to the valve-controlled pressurized stream of fluid, an upper portion opposite the lower portion, adapted to project from the supporting surface and to enable the person's head to be supported thereon, and a hollow generally tubular shaped inner wall, having a through passage, which extends from the fluid port in the lower portion of the enclosure, into the enclosure, so as to direct fluid from the fluid port into the enclosure for impinging directly on the upper portion of the enclosure and for enabling removal of such fluid therethrough to generate the vibratory massage to be applied to the person's head to be supported on the upper portion thereof; and (b) means, connected to the fluid port of the enclosure, for enabling a valve-controlled pressurized stream of fluid to be directed into the enclosure, through the fluid port and through the hollow inner wall of the enclosure, so as to impinge directly on the upper wall area of the enclosure to generate vibratory massage, and to further enable such fluid to be removed from the enclosure through the hollow inner wall and through the fluid port thereof at a rate substantially the same as the rate at which fluid is directed into the enclosure, to prevent material fluid buildup in the enclosure and to generate vibratory massage, comprising a fluid nozzle which has a central opening therein through which the pressurized fluid stream is directed, and a flange at the end thereof which includes peripheral scalloped outer circle-segments, at which flange the fluid nozzle is adapted to be connected to the enclosure fluid port, such that fluid is removed from the enclosure through the outer circle-segments of the fluid nozzle flange.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
420 words
An apparatus for enabling a person's head to be supported thereon and for enabling a vibratory massage to be applied to the person's head, which apparatus is adapted to be supported on a supporting surface, and is further adapted to be connected to a valve-controlled pressurized stream of fluid so as to direct such pressurized fluid stream against the portion thereof on which the person's head is to be supported and so as to remove such fluid from the apparatus at substantially the same rate at which such fluid stream is directed thereinto, to prevent any material fluid buildup, and to generate the vibratory massage, comprising: (a) a fluid-tight flexibly resilient enclosure, adapted to be inflated, including a lower portion adapted to be supported on the supporting surface, which includes a fluid port formed therein adapted to be connected to the valve-controlled pressurized stream of fluid, an upper portion opposite the lower portion, adapted to project from the supporting surface and to enable the person's head to be supported thereon, and a hollow generally tubular shaped inner wall, having a through passage, which extends from the fluid port in the lower portion of the enclosure, into the enclosure, so as to direct fluid from the fluid port into the enclosure for impinging directly on the upper portion of the enclosure and for enabling removal of such fluid therethrough to generate the vibratory massage to be applied to the person's head to be supported on the upper portion thereof; and (b) means, connected to the fluid port of the enclosure, for enabling a valve-controlled pressurized stream of fluid to be directed into the enclosure, through the fluid port and through the hollow inner wall of the enclosure, so as to impinge directly on the upper wall area of the enclosure to generate vibratory massage, and to further enable such fluid to be removed from the enclosure through the hollow inner wall and through the fluid port thereof at a rate substantially the same as the rate at which fluid is directed into the enclosure, to prevent material fluid buildup in the enclosure and to generate vibratory massage, comprising a fluid nozzle which has a central opening therein through which the pressurized fluid stream is directed, and a flange at the end thereof which includes peripheral scalloped outer circle-segments, at which flange the fluid nozzle is adapted to be connected to the enclosure fluid port, such that fluid is removed from the enclosure through the outer circle-segments of the fluid nozzle flange.
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