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Tub surface heating device

a heating device and surface technology, applied in the field of bathtubs, can solve the problems of inefficient heat distribution to the tub walls, bulky systems, and bathers' skin touching these surfaces, and achieve the effects of reducing the number of bathers

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-06-01
C G AIR SYST
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As bathers typically rest or lean against parts of the tub above the water line, the skin of the bathers contacting these surfaces transmit a feeling of discomfort to the bather.
However, such systems are bulky, and are inefficient in distributing heat to the tub walls uniformly.
Moreover, as tubs are often equipped with other systems such as air massage systems, air ducts can not be used due to a lack of space about the hidden surface of the tub wall.

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[0018] Referring to the drawings and, more particularly, to FIG. 4, a tub surface heating system in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention is generally shown at 10. The heating system 10 is shown as positioned for use with a tub A, and is secured to the hidden surface B of the tub wall. It is pointed out that the expression “hidden surface” is used together with the expression “outer surface” to identify the surface of the tub that remains dry during a bath.

[0019] The tub surface heating system 10 has tub surface heating devices 12. In the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 4, the heating system 10 has three heating devices 12, but may have one or more of the heating device 12. The heating devices 12 are serially interconnected, and are connected to a controller 13 by wire 14. The controller 13 is connected to a power supply by feed line 15. A user interface 16 is provided on an exposed surface C of the tub A.

[0020] Referring concurrently to FIGS. 1 to 3, the ...

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A combination of a tub surface heating device and a tub has a tub wall with an inner surface which is in contact with water, and an outer surface which stays dry during use of the tub. A heat source heats by conduction the inner surface of the tub wall. A securing configuration secures the heat source on the outer surface of the tub wall. A method for heating the tub wall is also provided.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION [0001] This patent application claims priority on U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60 / 631,417, filed on Nov. 30, 2004, by the present applicant.TECHNICAL FIELD [0002] The present invention generally relates to tubs, such as bathtubs, bathing enclosures, spas, whirlpools and the like, and, more particularly, to a heating system used in conjunction with such tubs. BACKGROUND ART [0003] Tubs are well known for their primary use, namely a washroom installation in which a user person washes and bathes. Tubs have however evolved to add pleasure and comfort to practicality, and are found in many forms, such as bathtubs, spas, whirlpools. For instance, tubs are now provided with air jet systems and whirlpool systems. There is an increasing variety of products, such as bathing oils, creams, lotions, that emphasize the therapeutic and health-beneficial aspects of bathing. [0004] One of the factors that is adjusted by bathers is the temperature of ...

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IPC IPC(8): F24H1/18
CPCF24H1/0081F24H1/54
Inventor CASTELLOTE, MIGUEL
Owner C G AIR SYST