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Tub seat massager
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1987-05-11
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Granted: 1988-11-01
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Expires: 2007-05-11
Abstract
Abstract Tub seat massager for immersion into a bath tub including a contoured stiff frame including a back on which is mounted a top portion also contoured to provide comfort when a person is resting thereon. The sealed space between the top portion and the back is provided with plural air tight sections which connect to indented openings in the top portion. There is also included an air distribution device which will direct pressurized air to the air tight sections so that the pressurized air will flow out the openings to massage and soothe the person resting in the tub.
Inventors
- 👤 Bernard S. Sutton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 18:32
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61H; A61H33/00; A61H33/02; A61H33/025; A61H33/60; A61H33/6089
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
211 words
A tub seat massager comprising a stiff contoured-shaped seat capable of supporting a person desiring a massage, including a back and detachable leg portion to provide comfort and support to the head, neck, back, arms, buttocks and legs of a person, said tub seat massager including a contoured top portion of stiff material and bottom portion of stiff material having the same contour as said top portion, said tub seat massager also including plural airtight sections internally and formed between said top and bottom portions, a seal mounted around the periphery of and sandwiched between said top and bottom portions to maintain said airtight sections airtight, and openings being disposed on the surface of said top portion, and certain of said openings communicating with certain of said plural airtight sections, a means for supplying pressurized air to each of said plural airtight sections, in a pre-selected manner, a distribution means mounted centrally on the bottom of tub seat massager interconnecting the means for suppyling pressurized air to the plural airtight sections, in a pre-selected manner, whereby a person may rest on said tub seat massager and upon actuation of said means for supplying pressurized air, said pressurized air will flow into said airtight sections through said openings to massage said person.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
211 words
A tub seat massager comprising a stiff contoured-shaped seat capable of supporting a person desiring a massage, including a back and detachable leg portion to provide comfort and support to the head, neck, back, arms, buttocks and legs of a person, said tub seat massager including a contoured top portion of stiff material and bottom portion of stiff material having the same contour as said top portion, said tub seat massager also including plural airtight sections internally and formed between said top and bottom portions, a seal mounted around the periphery of and sandwiched between said top and bottom portions to maintain said airtight sections airtight, and openings being disposed on the surface of said top portion, and certain of said openings communicating with certain of said plural airtight sections, a means for supplying pressurized air to each of said plural airtight sections, in a pre-selected manner, a distribution means mounted centrally on the bottom of tub seat massager interconnecting the means for suppyling pressurized air to the plural airtight sections, in a pre-selected manner, whereby a person may rest on said tub seat massager and upon actuation of said means for supplying pressurized air, said pressurized air will flow into said airtight sections through said openings to massage said person.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
45 words
The tub seat massager of claim 1 including an adjustable headrest moveably mounted so as to form a head support and a hook means mounted near said head support to permit hanging of said tub seat massager to facilitate drying of said tub seat massager.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
The tub seat massager of claim 1 including a detachable leg and foot support which is detachably mounted in airtight relation to the bottomn of the tub seat massager to provide support to and massage the legs and feet.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
60 words
The tub seat massager of claim 1 wherein said means for supplying pressurized air to each of said airtight sections comprises a distributor valve which includes plural sections each communicating with one airtight section at one end and the supply of pressurized air at the other end whereby said pressurized air is selectively distributed to each of the airtight sections.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
38 words
The tub seat massager of claim 4 including a leg and foot support which is detachably mounted in airtight relation to the bottom of the tub seat massager to provide support to and massage the legs and feet.
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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) | 1991-11-01 | 1992-05-02 | 1992-11-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-11-01 | 1996-05-02 | 1996-11-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-11-01 | 2000-05-02 | 2000-11-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |