CA2260237A1 - Plumbing and shell system for spa - Google Patents

Plumbing and shell system for spa

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CA2260237A1
CA2260237A1 CA002260237A CA2260237A CA2260237A1 CA 2260237 A1 CA2260237 A1 CA 2260237A1 CA 002260237 A CA002260237 A CA 002260237A CA 2260237 A CA2260237 A CA 2260237A CA 2260237 A1 CA2260237 A1 CA 2260237A1
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water
channel
shell
feed pipe
water feed
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David Jon Ludlow
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Bullfrog International LC
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David Jon Ludlow
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    • 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
    • A61H33/60—Components specifically designed for the therapeutic baths of groups A61H33/00
    • 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
    • A61H33/6005—Special constructive structural details of the bathtub, e.g. of the walls or supporting structure
    • 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
    • A61H33/6021—Nozzles
    • A61H33/6063—Specifically adapted for fitting in bathtub walls
    • 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
    • A61H2201/0107—Constructive details modular
    • 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
    • A61H2201/16—Physical interface with patient
    • A61H2201/1683—Surface of interface
    • A61H2201/1685—Surface of interface interchangeable

Abstract

A water distribution system for a spa (101) is disclosed that comprises at least one channel (131) around at least a portion of the peripheral edge of the shell, a water feed pipe (129) in communication with a source of pressurized water disposed within the channel (131) with a penetration of the shell by the water feed pipe at an end of the channel (131), a pod depression (137) in the containment of the shell constructed and configured such that the channel (131) is interrupted by the depression (137) and the water feed pipe (129) continues through the pod, a jet water outlet feed (141) on the water feed pipe at the pod that is constructed and configured to provide at least one water feed outlet for a jet (115), and at least one water jet (115) with water communication with the water feed outlet (141).
CA002260237A 1996-07-10 1997-07-09 Plumbing and shell system for spa Expired - Lifetime CA2260237C (en)

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US08/677,840 1996-07-10
US08/677,840 US5754989A (en) 1996-07-10 1996-07-10 Plumbing and shell system for spa
PCT/US1997/012306 WO1998001098A1 (en) 1996-07-10 1997-07-09 Plumbing and shell system for spa

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CA2260237C CA2260237C (en) 2007-06-26

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US (2) US5754989A (en)
EP (2) EP1787621B1 (en)
AT (2) ATE445384T1 (en)
AU (1) AU737335B2 (en)
CA (1) CA2260237C (en)
DE (2) DE69737477T2 (en)
DK (2) DK1787621T3 (en)
ES (2) ES2333267T3 (en)
NZ (1) NZ334093A (en)
WO (1) WO1998001098A1 (en)

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DK0921782T3 (en) 2007-06-11
ATE356604T1 (en) 2007-04-15
EP1787621A3 (en) 2007-08-15
EP1787621A2 (en) 2007-05-23
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EP0921782A4 (en) 2004-07-14
ES2333267T3 (en) 2010-02-18
EP0921782A1 (en) 1999-06-16
DK1787621T3 (en) 2009-12-21
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ATE445384T1 (en) 2009-10-15
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