Disposable personal spa apparatus

a disposable, spa-type technology, applied in water installations, baths, constructions, etc., can solve the problems of difficult installation and use of spa-type equipment that requires special plumbing, inability to meet the needs of use,

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-11-02
KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE INC
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[0007] In another aspect, the present invention concerns a personal hygiene kit for delivering liquid to a body for the purpose of bathing. The kit may include a disposable liquid delivery apparatus. The apparatus is made from a laminate formed by a flexible back sheet of liquid impervious material bonded to a flexible front sheet of liquid impervious material. The bond forms at least one channel in the laminate. The flexible front sheet has a thickness of 0.01 to 0.5 mm and defines a body-facing surface. The front sheet defines a plurality of apertures therethrough in communication with the at least one channel. The flexible back sheet defines a rear surface. A node is attached to the laminate so that it is in liquid communication with one or more channel, allowing liquid to flow into the node and exit from the plurality of aperture. A liquid supply hose is adapted for connecting the node to the liquid supply. Further at least one securement member is adapted for selectively attaching the disposable liquid delive...

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Considering the cost of the apparatus and the need for plumbing work, this activity can be cost prohibitive for some, especially if more than one bathroom is fitted with such plumbing.
Further, persons that live in rented housing may find it difficult to install and use spa apparatuses that require special plumbing.
However, such attempts have not been completely satisfactory.
Each such spa apparatus is used in a moist environment and the interior surfaces of the water c...

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[0022] The present disclosure of the invention will be expressed in terms of its various components, elements, constructions, configurations, arrangements and other features that may also be individually or collectively be referenced by the term, “aspect(s)” of the invention, or other similar terms. It is contemplated that the various forms of the disclosed invention may incorporate one or more of its various features and aspects, and that such features and aspects may be employed in any desired, operative combination thereof.

[0023] It should also be noted that, when employed in the present disclosure, the terms “comprises”, “comprising” and other derivatives from the root term “comprise” are intended to be open-ended terms that specify the presence of any stated features, elements, integers, steps, or components, and are not intended to preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, elements, integers, steps, components, or groups thereof.

[0024] Within the conte...

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Abstract

A disposable spa apparatus has a flexible laminate from which liquid such as water may be emitted. The laminate is bonded to form channels, and may be connected to a pre-pressurized liquid supply. The apparatus may be used in the shower or bath, and may have a dispenser for dispensing additives into the liquid before it is emitted from the apparatus.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention relates to a spa apparatus, and more particularly, the present invention relates to a portable, disposable spa apparatus that may be used to spray the body with water in the tub or shower. [0002] Using a shower or bath having a spray of water emitted from a relatively large surface area is relaxing and pleasurable. In more recent years, it has become popular to install multiple shower heads and shower spray spas in the home, for example products available from Kohler Co. such as the KOHLER BodySpa products. Considering the cost of the apparatus and the need for plumbing work, this activity can be cost prohibitive for some, especially if more than one bathroom is fitted with such plumbing. Further, persons that live in rented housing may find it difficult to install and use spa apparatuses that require special plumbing. [0003] Several attempts at portable and more affordable spa apparatuses have been made that may alleviate the...

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IPC IPC(8): A47K3/28
CPCA47K3/28E03C1/0408A61H2009/0035
Inventor HALL, GREGORY K.
Owner KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE INC
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