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Remote control bath mat blower unit

a blower unit and remote control technology, applied in the direction of baths, non-positive displacement fluid engines, physical therapy, etc., can solve the problems of damage, misplaced blower units via wireless communication protocol, and inconvenient exit of bathtubs for users

Inactive Publication Date: 2004-03-18
CONAIR CIP INC
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However, the prior art bath mats lack the convenient operation desired by a user.
It is not convenient for the user to exit the bathtub in order to operate a control disposed on the blower unit.
However, a blower unit having a remote control that controls operation of the blower unit via a wireless communication protocol may become misplaced, damaged, or even pose a hazard in the operating environment of a bubbling bat mat.

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[0020] Referring to the drawings and more particularly to FIG. 1, there is shown a blower unit for a bath mat in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention generally represented by reference numeral 10. Blower unit 10 can be removably connected to the bath mat 100 by an air hose 140. Heated and pressurized air generated in blower unit 10 is directed through air hose 140 into bath mat 100. A user rests on bath mat 100 within, for example, a bath tub for a relaxing aerated, heated massage. The user can selectively control the aerated and heating sensations generated in the blower unit with a remote control 30. Typically, blower unit 10 may be placed adjacent to the bath tub on a floor and bath mat 100 placed in the bath tub for the user to selectively lie on top of the bath mat.

[0021] With reference to FIG. 2, bath mat 100 includes a receptacle for which heated and / or pressurized air may enter the bath mat from air hose 140. Bath mat 100 may be made of a flexible ...

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Abstract

There is provided a blower unit for a bubbling bath mat. The blower unit includes a housing, an air pump, a control assembly, a remote control and a connector secured to the blower unit. The remote control unit controls the operation of the control assembly via a wireless communication protocol. Preferably, the remote control unit is conveniently and securely connected to the blower unit by connector.

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[0001] 1. Field of the Invention[0002] The present invention relates to a blower unit for a bath mat. More particularly, the present invention relates to a blower unit for a bath mat that provides an aerated bubbling, therapeutic massage. In a preferred embodiment, the present invention also provides a remote control unit that controls the operation of a control assembly of the blower unit via a wireless communication protocol. The remote control unit may be connected to the blower unit.[0003] 2. Description of the Prior Art[0004] Examples of bubbling bath mats demonstrating the state of the art can be found in U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,090,403; 5,080,091; 4,962,759; 4,417,568; 4,409,693; and 3,809,073. In addition, German Patent Nos. 2,854,503 and 4,033,021 also reflect the state of the art.[0005] All of the above patents provide bubbling bath mats that introduce air into a body of water through a number of apertures located in an upper and / or side surface of the bath mat. However, the prio...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A47K3/00A47K3/02A61H33/02
CPCA61H33/025A61H2033/0079A61H33/028F04D25/084
Inventor PREHODKA, BARRY VICTOR
Owner CONAIR CIP INC
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