CA2141442A1 - Power package for spa apparatus - Google Patents

Power package for spa apparatus

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Publication number
CA2141442A1
CA2141442A1 CA002141442A CA2141442A CA2141442A1 CA 2141442 A1 CA2141442 A1 CA 2141442A1 CA 002141442 A CA002141442 A CA 002141442A CA 2141442 A CA2141442 A CA 2141442A CA 2141442 A1 CA2141442 A1 CA 2141442A1
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Prior art keywords
tub
pump unit
interior
power package
wall
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Granted
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CA002141442A
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French (fr)
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CA2141442C (en
Inventor
Carsten H. Idland
John M. Popovich
Roc V. Fleishman
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Softub Inc
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Carsten H. Idland
John M. Popovich
Roc V. Fleishman
Softub Inc.
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Classifications

    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03C—DOMESTIC PLUMBING INSTALLATIONS FOR FRESH WATER OR WASTE WATER; SINKS
    • E03C1/00—Domestic plumbing installations for fresh water or waste water; Sinks
    • E03C1/02—Plumbing installations for fresh water
    • E03C1/04—Water-basin installations specially adapted to wash-basins or baths
    • E03C1/048—Water-basin installations specially adapted to wash-basins or baths supplying water through two or more openings around or along one side of the water-basin
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H33/00—Bathing devices for special therapeutic or hygienic purposes
    • A61H33/0087—Therapeutic baths with agitated or circulated water
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H33/00—Bathing devices for special therapeutic or hygienic purposes
    • A61H2033/0037—Arrangement for cleaning the fluid during use
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H2201/00—Characteristics of apparatus not provided for in the preceding codes
    • A61H2201/01—Constructive details
    • A61H2201/0157—Constructive details portable
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H33/00—Bathing devices for special therapeutic or hygienic purposes
    • A61H33/02—Bathing devices for use with gas-containing liquid, or liquid in which gas is led or generated, e.g. carbon dioxide baths
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H33/00—Bathing devices for special therapeutic or hygienic purposes
    • A61H33/60—Components specifically designed for the therapeutic baths of groups A61H33/00
    • A61H33/601—Inlet to the bath
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H33/00—Bathing devices for special therapeutic or hygienic purposes
    • A61H33/60—Components specifically designed for the therapeutic baths of groups A61H33/00
    • A61H33/6068—Outlet from the bath

Abstract

Disclosed herein is a tub apparatus comprising a foamed, resiliently compressible, plastic tub wall having an inner side and an outer side, the tub having an interior to receive liquid, and ports extending through the wall. The tub apparatus further includes a plastic pack having a cavity formed therein for receiving, and protectively enclosing, a pump unit. A water circulation system comprising a tubular duct structure connects the pump unit with the ports for circulating water between the tub interior and the pump unit.
CA002141442A 1992-08-10 1993-08-10 Power package for spa apparatus Expired - Fee Related CA2141442C (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (3)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US07/927,005 1992-08-10
US07/927,005 US5283915A (en) 1992-08-10 1992-08-10 Power package for spa apparatus
PCT/US1993/007443 WO1994003685A1 (en) 1992-08-10 1993-08-10 Power package for spa apparatus

Publications (2)

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CA2141442A1 true CA2141442A1 (en) 1994-02-17
CA2141442C CA2141442C (en) 2004-06-22

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US (2) US5283915A (en)
EP (1) EP0654107B1 (en)
AT (1) ATE201313T1 (en)
AU (1) AU675967B2 (en)
CA (1) CA2141442C (en)
DE (1) DE69330251T2 (en)
WO (1) WO1994003685A1 (en)

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CA2141442C (en) 2004-06-22
AU675967B2 (en) 1997-02-27
US5283915A (en) 1994-02-08
EP0654107B1 (en) 2001-05-23
DE69330251T2 (en) 2001-10-31
EP0654107A4 (en) 1997-04-09
DE69330251D1 (en) 2001-06-28
AU4804993A (en) 1994-03-03
WO1994003685A1 (en) 1994-02-17
ATE201313T1 (en) 2001-06-15
EP0654107A1 (en) 1995-05-24
US5392473A (en) 1995-02-28

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