A steam shower device includes a steam enclosure, including a front plate with first and second vacuum air vents, a rear wall, and a steam chamber; a steam mixing valve with a steam control dial; a mixed water line; a steam nozzle assembly with a stem nozzle head; a steam vent, including a perimeter wall and a perimeter ledge; a visual trim panel; a hot water pan; such that the steam vent is configured to emit steam from the steam chamber. Optionally, the steam shower device can include a hand-held steam hose, which is detachably connectable to the steam vent.

Systems and methods are provided for controlling infrared radiation (IR) sources of a sauna including tuning IR wavelength-ranges and radiated power-levels of IR sources, and directing IR to locations on a user's body. In one illustrative embodiment, a sauna may be provided having adjustable IR emitters to emit IR at any wavelength resulting in a desirable radiation treatment for the sauna user. In another illustrative embodiment, a method is provided for tuning IR emitters in a sauna.

The present invention addresses the problem of providing a flooring material whereby it becomes possible to improve an anti-aging effect of an activity in various facilities. The present invention provides a flooring material containing a stone material, in which the stone material contains silicon dioxide in an amount of 67.0 to 80.0% by mass, inclusive, relative to the whole amount of the stone material.

Systems and methods are provided for controlling infrared radiation (IR) sources of a sauna including tuning IR wavelength-ranges and radiated power-levels of IR sources, and directing IR to locations on a user's body. In one illustrative embodiment, a sauna may be provided having adjustable IR emitters to emit IR at any wavelength resulting in a desirable radiation treatment for the sauna user. In another illustrative embodiment, a method is provided for tuning IR emitters in a sauna.

A steam shower device includes a steam enclosure, including a front plate with first and second vacuum air vents, a rear wall, and a steam chamber; a steam mixing valve with a steam control dial; a mixed water line; a steam nozzle assembly with a stem nozzle head; a steam vent, including a perimeter wall and a perimeter ledge; a visual trim panel; a hot water pan; such that the steam vent is configured to emit steam from the steam chamber. Optionally, the steam shower device can include a hand-held steam hose, which is detachably connectable to the steam vent.

A portable spa is particularly suited for use by an individual. The portable spa includes a housing defining an interior having a pair of rear wheels disposed beneath a rear side edge of the base of the housing. A hinged door provides access to the interior while an aperture and circumferential seal is disposed upon an upper surface of the housing. This enables for a portion of the body of a user to be situated above and exterior to the housing. An adjustable seat, control panel, water reservoir, condensate pan, aromatherapy oil reservoir and electrical heating unit are secured within the housing. The spa also comprises an oven limit safety thermostat to prevent overheating. An exterior switch actuates the spa.

The invention relates to a cabin for steam-bathing individuals, into which fresh air is admitted and waste air is discharged during the operation, and steam is thereby admitted at least temporarily and foam is admitted simultaneously or alternately, so that the individuals located in said cabin are bathed simultaneously in steam and in foam. The simultaneous bathing of individuals in steam and in foam provides physical relaxation and cleanses the skin. A method for operating the cabin is also claimed. The foam is thereby admitted into the lower part of the cabin, and the steam is admitted into the upper part of the cabin. In a preferred embodiment of the method, the foam is admitted into the cabin at such a level that the individuals sitting on the seating area of the cabin sit in a carpet of foam.

This invention relates to a sauna with reduced dimensions such that the size, assembly time, material costs, and operating costs (e.g., power, heat, etc.) are reduced while still offering the end-user an enjoyable sauna experience. More particularly, various embodiments of the present invention relate to a sauna having a bottom surface, a top surface parallel to the bottom surface, and a front surface connecting the bottom surface to the top surface, wherein the front surface and bottom surface typically form an angle less than about 90°.

Systems and methods are provided for controlling infrared radiation (IR) sources of a sauna including tuning IR wavelength-ranges and radiated power-levels of IR sources, and directing IR to locations on a user's body. In one illustrative embodiment, a sauna may be provided having adjustable IR emitters to emit IR at any wavelength resulting in a desirable radiation treatment for the sauna user. In another illustrative embodiment, a method is provided for tuning IR emitters in a sauna.

An outdoor furniture item (1) includes at least one seating and/or lying unit (3), a first shell element (5), and a second shell element (7). The first shell element (5) and/or the second shell element (7) can be selectively rearranged into a first configuration and into a second configuration with respect to the respective other shell element (7, 5). In the first configuration, the first shell element (5) and the second shell element (7) are at least partly nested in one another. In the second configuration the first shell element (5) and the second shell element (7) together enclose an essentially closed inner space, in which the at least one seating and/or lying unit (3) is located.