Hot tub assembly
a technology of hot tubs and components, applied in the direction of gymnasium, construction, buildings, etc., can solve the problems of multiple cover lift mechanisms, cumbersome and expensive structure, and increasing price of reinforced covers
Inactive Publication Date: 2004-09-23
STEALTH INDS
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"The invention is a spa cover that is designed to improve safety and efficiency. It is made up of a reinforced metallic element, inner impact-absorbing layer, and outer water-repellent layer. This cover is lightweight, durable, and cost-efficient. The cover is easy to install and remove. It is also designed to minimize water absorption and evaporative losses. The cover is made using a closed-cell foam covered by a water-repellent layer. The cover is manufactured using a reinforcing metallic element, inner impact-absorbing layer, and outer water-repellent layer. The cover is a multi-component structure that provides increased resistance to water absorption. The invention provides a solution for improving safety and efficiency in recreational water reservoirs."
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Among multiple reasons necessitating the use of covers, the safety of the spa users and the efficient water use are dominant issues requiring particular consideration.
On one hand, the price of the reinforced cover escalates with strength and durability.
Hover, the major disadvantage of the known reinforced covers is their progressively increasing weight as a result of water absorption.
Accordingly, multiple cover lift mechanisms, associated with a cumbersome and expensive structure, have been developed fir assisting in the installation and removal of spa covers.
Therefore, a frequent water supply associated with increased power consumption necessary to warm water up to the desired temperature and to maintain this temperature render the use of the space inefficient.
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[0020] Inventive cover 10, as illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 2, is configured to provide the increased resistance to loads directed transversely to the top of the cover and the improved water impermeability while creating the environment conducive to substantially retaining heat within the body of water. A inner frame 12 is embedded within a body 26 made of pellets which are heat and pressure processed to form foam.
[0021] The inner frame 12 may include a pair of longitudinal beams 14 bridged by cross beams 16 all preferably made from aluminum. Other configurations of the frame 12 can be easily implemented within the scope of the invention provided such a modified configuration will be stress resistant. Depending on shape and size of a spa, additional beams 18 may be provided on and extend transversely to one of the longitudinal beams 14 to create the half of the cover 10 having thus multiple points of support. Generally, the cover 10 including two identical halves has a dome-shaped stru...
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A cover for a spa is configured to have an outer bag blended with a body of foam integrated with a reinforcing frame and an impact-resistant layer of material starched over the reinforcing frame and embedded in the body of foam.
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[0001] 1. Field of the Invention[0002] The invention relates to liquid containing reservoirs, and particularly, to insulated covers or lids configured to close a recreational hot spa, hot tub or pool.[0003] 2. Background of the Related Prior Art[0004] Covers or lids cover majority of pools, hot tubs or spa during nonuse. Among multiple reasons necessitating the use of covers, the safety of the spa users and the efficient water use are dominant issues requiring particular consideration.[0005] The safety of the spa users during the spa's nonuse is directed to the structural strength of the cover. The ability of the spa cover to withstand substantial loads usually associated with children and adults, who treat the cover as a playground, may prevent an unfortunate accident. To reinforce a spa cover, which is usually made from Styrofoam, the cover's structure includes an open-cell foam laminated with a layer of fiberglass.[0006] While the reinforced cover exhibits satisfactory load-carry...
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IPC IPC(8): E04H4/08
CPCE04H4/08
Inventor BONELLI, JONATHAN J.COWDELL, MATTSACCOCCIO, MITCHELL
Owner STEALTH INDS