A surface gravity wave generator and wave pool is disclosed. A wave pool is formed of opposing side walls and a center channel of water. The channel includes a bottom contour with a depth that runs from a deep end to a shoal or beach. One or more three-dimensional foils are vertically arranged along at least one side wall, and moved against the water in the channel. Each foil has a curvilinear cross-sectional geometry that defines a leading surface that is adapted to generate a wave in water moving past the leading surface, and a trailing surface configured for flow recovery to avoid separation of the flow of water in the wave and to mitigate drag from the foil from the water moving past the leading surface.

A surface gravity wave generator and wave pool is disclosed. A wave pool is formed of opposing side walls and a center channel of water. The channel includes a bottom contour with a depth that runs from a deep end to a shoal or beach. One or more three-dimensional foils are vertically arranged along at least one side wall, and moved against the water in the channel. Each foil has a curvilinear cross-sectional geometry that defines a leading surface that is adapted to generate a wave in water moving past the leading surface, and a trailing surface configured for flow recovery to avoid separation of the flow of water in the wave and to mitigate drag from the foil from the water moving past the leading surface.

Present embodiments are directed to a system and method for generating waves in multiple directions. Present embodiments may include a wave generation mechanism configured to be positioned centrally within a container filled with water that is sufficiently sized to facilitate recreational activities for patrons within the container. The wave generation mechanism may include at least one actuator configured to activate at least one water-displacement medium to displace the water such that waves are propagated through the water, and a directional feature configured to direct the waves away from the wave generation mechanism after activation of the actuator such that the waves are propagated outward from the wave generation mechanism in multiple directions.

A reconfigurable water distribution system for a walk-in tub bathing installation including two or more types of discharge ports for discharging water. The system includes a single motorized pump having an input connected to a suction port of the bathing installation, and an output port delivering pressurized water. A pipe system selectively connects the pump to the two or more types of discharge ports to selectively direct the pressurized water to the different ones of the types of discharge ports. The system selectively enables the bathing installation to perform a plurality of different functions using a single pump.

A reconfigurable water distribution system for a walk-in tub bathing installation including two or more types of discharge ports for discharging water. The system includes a single motorized pump having an input connected to a suction port of the bathing installation, and an output port delivering pressurized water. A pipe system selectively connects the pump to the two or more types of discharge ports to selectively direct the pressurized water to the different ones of the types of discharge ports. The system selectively enables the bathing installation to perform a plurality of different functions using a single pump.

A bathtub includes a basin delimited by an upstanding peripheral wall and a bottom. A main drain is disposed in the bottom. An overflow drain has an overflow opening disposed in the upstanding peripheral wall and spaced apart from the bottom. An overflow cavity is adjacent the overflow opening. The overflow opening fluidly connects the overflow cavity to the basin. An overflow conduit fluidly connects the overflow opening to the main drain. A receptacle is at least partially disposed in the overflow cavity and configured to contain a fragrance solution. An emission device is coupled to the receptacle and electrically connected. A removable cover is configured to cover the overflow opening. The removable cover includes an aperture disposed above a rim of the receptacle.

A foot tub capable of generating a bubble in use includes a base and a tub wall connected to the base, where the base and the tub wall enclose a tub chamber; an impeller is provided in the tub chamber above the base; the impeller is covered by a protective guard; a hollowed-out opening is formed in the protective guard; the protective guard further communicates with an outside atmosphere through a vent tube; a drive motor is provided in the base, and the drive motor is drivingly connected to the impeller, such that the drive motor can drive the impeller to rotate; and in response to rotation of the impeller, while water is thrown out of the protective guard through the hollowed-out opening, a local low pressure is further formed in the protective guard, such that outside air can enter the protective guard through the vent tube.

A foot tub capable of generating a bubble in use includes a base and a tub wall connected to the base, where the base and the tub wall enclose a tub chamber; an impeller is provided in the tub chamber above the base; the impeller is covered by a protective guard; a hollowed-out opening is formed in the protective guard; the protective guard further communicates with an outside atmosphere through a vent tube; a drive motor is provided in the base, and the drive motor is drivingly connected to the impeller, such that the drive motor can drive the impeller to rotate; and in response to rotation of the impeller, while water is thrown out of the protective guard through the hollowed-out opening, a local low pressure is further formed in the protective guard, such that outside air can enter the protective guard through the vent tube.

A wave pool for generating surfable waves is disclosed. The wave pool includes a pool for containing water. The pool defines a channel having a first side wall, a second side wall, and a bottom with a contour that slopes upward from a deep area proximate the first side wall toward a sill defined by the second side wall. The wave pool further includes at least one foil at least partially submerged in the water near the side wall, and being adapted for movement by a moving mechanism in a direction along the side wall for generating a wave in the channel that forms a breaking wave on the sill. The wave pool further includes one or more passive flow control mechanisms to mitigate a mean flow of the water induced by the movement of the at least one foil in the direction along the side wall.

A wave pool for generating surfable waves is disclosed. The wave pool includes a pool for containing water. The pool defines a channel having a first side wall, a second side wall, and a bottom with a contour that slopes upward from a deep area proximate the first side wall toward a sill defined by the second side wall. The wave pool further includes at least one foil at least partially submerged in the water near the side wall, and being adapted for movement by a moving mechanism in a direction along the side wall for generating a wave in the channel that forms a breaking wave on the sill. The wave pool further includes one or more passive flow control mechanisms to mitigate a mean flow of the water induced by the movement of the at least one foil in the direction along the side wall.