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Spine shaped shower unit

a shower unit and spindle technology, applied in water installations, physical therapy, massage, etc., can solve the problem that conventional showers may lack more massage and bathing features

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-10-05
ALSONS CORP
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"The shower system described in this patent has a triangular spine edge that provides support for a person while showering. It includes various showerheads that provide spray jets, massage, and a rotating brush for a more thorough cleaning. This system offers the benefits of a traditional tub without the time requirements."

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Although somewhat effective in providing a desired shower experience, conventional showers may lack various massage and bathing features more common to a whirlpool tub.

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[0011]FIG. 1 illustrates a general perspective view of a shower system 10 which is preferably mountable to a wall 11 of a shower 15 or tub surround. It should be understood that not only showers, but relatively deeper tubs and the like, will also benefit from the present invention. It should also be understood that although a particular component arrangement is disclosed in the illustrated embodiment, other arrangements, e.g. molded surround or tiled construction will benefit from the instant invention.

[0012] The shower system 10 preferably includes a shower unit 12 having a spine shaped edge 16 which extends in a triangular manner into opposed shower unit walls 14. That is, the shower unit 12 is generally of a triangular shape in which the apex of the triangle includes the spine-shaped edge. Such construction permits a standing bather in the shower 15 to lean against the shower unit 12 which then provides back and lumbar support while various showerheads 18A-18C provide spray jet ...

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Abstract

A shower system provides a shower unit having a spine shaped edge which permits a standing bather to lean against the shower unit to provide back and lumbar support while various rotational shower heads provide spray jet and massage action.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention relates to a shower unit, and more particularly to a spin-shaped shower unit which provides a massaging action within a shower. [0002] Oversized luxury showers and accessories are becoming increasing desirable in new construction and bathroom renovations. Such showers typically include one or more multi-function showerheads which are individually mounted to a ceiling or wall of the shower. Each showerhead typically provides a plurality of spray modes, including various standard sprays and pulsed sprays. Multi-function showerheads may also have flow control valves to allow the user to adjust the flow pressure to a desired level. [0003] Although somewhat effective in providing a desired shower experience, conventional showers may lack various massage and bathing features more common to a whirlpool tub. [0004] Accordingly, it is desirable to provide a shower which provides the massage and bathing features commonly associated with...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A47K3/28
CPCA61H7/004E03C1/0408A61H2009/0035
Inventor DEBOER, JEFFREY A.CARPENTER-CRAWFORD, EVAN A.
Owner ALSONS CORP