Patent classifications
A61H33/6052
Integrated manifold and valve assembly
An integrated valve and manifold assembly includes a water valve configured to control water flow from one or two valve outlets. At least one of the outlets is coupled to a manifold. In some examples, the manifold is a dual-extrusion manifold having at least one air channel and at least one water conduit, and the water valve has a pair of air channels attached to a periphery of the water valve and configured to couple to the manifold air channels. In examples wherein at least one of the manifolds is a dual-extrusion manifold, a top portion of the assembly includes an air valve configured to control flow of air to air channel(s) of the dual-extrusion manifold. In other examples, the assembly includes a one-outlet or two-outlet water valve configured to couple to water manifolds, with no attached air channels or air valves.
MULTIDIRECTIONAL HYDROTHERAPY TUB COPLANAR FLOW
A hydrotherapy tub coplanar flow device includes a body mounted onto an inner surface of the hydrotherapy tub. The body includes at least one set of oppositely faced coplanar flow nozzles allowing coplanar flow to occur in opposite directions from the device. The device includes a hollow internal channel therein extending continually from a first slotted nozzle at one end of the body to a second slotted nozzle at a second end of the body that water from a water supply inlet can flow in both directions within the hollow channel towards both slotted nozzles.
Method and apparatus for therapeutic gas treatment
A handheld therapeutic apparatus and method of treatment are disclosed. In one example, the apparatus includes a valve system, a detachable gas cartridge housing unit that houses a gas cartridge or gas delivery from an outside gas cylinder in fluid communication with said valve system, a detachable treatment receptacle for the delivery of gas therapies is in fluid communication with said valve system, and a detachable nozzle in fluid communication with said valve system.
Reconfigurable water distribution system for a walk-in tub bathing installation with a single pump for multiple functions
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.
MULTI-STAGE FLUIDIC OSCILLATOR WITH VARIABLE FREQUENCY ASSEMBLY AND METHOD
A multi-stage fluidic oscillating circuit and system can produce an output spray of selectively varying frequency, even though the fluid supplied to the circuit/system is maintained at a substantially constant pressure. The circuit is characterized by two successive stages, each having a power nozzle aligned around a central axis. Upstream and downstream inertance loops are included in each of the stages, with fluid from one of these loops being selectively released to affect the frequency change in the output spray. The circuit is also characterized by a splitter and optional dog ear style protrusions formed in the outlet of the circuit.
Emergency wash system
An emergency wash system includes a basin, a fluid dispenser disposed at least partially over the basin, and a push plate coupled to the fluid dispenser. The push plate is positioned behind the fluid dispenser. The fluid dispenser includes: a fluid inlet portion defining a drainage aperture; a first fluid riser fluidly coupled to the fluid inlet portion, the first fluid riser extending upward from the fluid inlet portion; and a second fluid riser fluidly coupled to the fluid inlet portion, the second fluid riser extending upward from the fluid inlet portion on a substantially opposite side of the fluid inlet portion relative to the first fluid riser.
EMERGENCY WASH SYSTEM
An emergency wash system is configured to dispense a fluid. The emergency wash system includes a basin, a sprayhead disposed at least partially over the basin, and a drain conduit coupled to the basin. The sprayhead includes a fluid inlet portion, a first fluid outlet portion coupled to the fluid inlet portion, and a second fluid inlet portion coupled to the fluid inlet portion. The fluid inlet portion is oriented substantially parallel to the drain conduit and vertically above the drain conduit.
RECONFIGURABLE WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM FOR A WALK-IN TUB BATHING INSTALLATION WITH A SINGLE PUMP FOR MULTIPLE FUNCTIONS
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.
LOW PROFILE SPA JET ASSEMBLIES AND METHOD
A low profile spa jet having a structure allowing for the use of a jet housing for both threaded/nut and grommet installation, wherein the jet protrudes into the spa tub less than 0.5″. The low profile spa jet also can have a jet face/flange that is interchangeable between threaded and grommet jet bodies without changing the relationship to the spa wall, wherein the jet protrudes the same amount in the installed state for both styles of jet body. The low profile spa jet also can have a jet face/flange that is removable and/or interchangeable before and after the jet body and jet internal are installed in the spa.
MIST GENERATING DEVICE
The mist generating device includes a housing 11 having a water tank 12; a shaft portion 13 provided in the housing and extending in a vertical direction; an impeller 14 disposed on the shaft portion to be rotatable by means of the motor in a horizontal direction about a rotation axis that is the shaft portion; a nozzle 15 for jetting the water in the water tank toward the impeller; and a pump 21 for delivering the water in the water tank to the nozzle. The impeller includes a plurality of blades 14a arranged along a rotation direction of the impeller and configured to collide with the water jetted from the nozzle. The water jetted from the nozzle collides with the blades to thereby smash the water and generate mist. The housing includes a mist releasing port 18 for releasing the mist generated in the housing outwardly of the housing.