Bath Massage Chair and Bath Massage Pillow

Abstract

A bath massage chair includes a pillow, a back support configured to support a user's torso when the user sits on the bath massage chair, and a seat connected to a lower portion of the back support. The pillow includes a pillow massage system and a pillow heating element configured to heat the pillow. The back support includes an upper portion connected to the pillow and a lower portion opposite the upper portion, a back massage system configured to massage the user's torso, and a back heating element configured to heat the back support. The seat is configured to support the user's lower body when the user sits on the bath massage chair. The pillow massage system, the pillow heating element, the back massage system, and the back heating element are operably connected to a controller.

Description

[0001] Cross-references to related patent applications

[0002] This application claims the benefit of and priority to U.S. National Patent Application No. 17 / 406,726 filed on August 19, 2021, U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63 / 164,168 filed on March 22, 2021, and U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63 / 068,690 filed on August 21, 2020, the entire disclosures of which are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0003] The present disclosure relates generally to spa modules. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to spa modules for use in wet environments, such as bathing environments. Summary of the invention

[0004] At least one embodiment relates to a bathing massage chair. The bathing massage chair is configured to be removably coupled to a bathtub and at least partially submerged in water in the bathtub when in use. The bathing massage chair includes a pillow configured to support a user's head or neck when the user sits on the bathing massage chair; a back support configured to support a user's torso when the user sits on the bathing massage chair; and a seat portion coupled to a lower portion of the back support. The pillow includes a pillow massage system configured to massage the user's head or neck and a pillow heating element configured to heat the pillow. The back support includes an upper portion coupled to the pillow and a lower portion opposite to the upper portion, a back massage system configured to massage the user's torso, and a back heating element configured to heat the back support. The seat portion extends vertically from the back support and is configured to support the user's lower body when the user sits on the bathing massage chair. The pillow massage system, the pillow heating element, the back massage system, and the back heating element are operably coupled to a controller. The controller is configured to control the pillow massage system, the pillow heating element, the back massage system, and the back heating element.

[0005] In some embodiments, the pillow further includes an audio system configured to output sound through a speaker, the speaker coupled to the back support, and the audio system operably coupled to the controller.

[0006] In some embodiments, the audio system includes a first audio system and a second audio system. The first audio system is positioned opposite the second audio system along a horizontal axis of the pillow.

[0007] In some embodiments, the bath massage chair further includes a track extending along a longitudinal axis of the back support between the upper portion and the lower portion of the back support.

[0008] In some embodiments, a pillow massaging system includes a first massaging actuator and a second massaging actuator, the first massaging actuator being positioned opposite the second massaging actuator along a horizontal axis of the pillow.

[0009] In some embodiments, wherein the back massage system includes a third massage actuator and a fourth massage actuator coupled to each other by a framework, the third massage actuator being positioned opposite to the fourth massage actuator.

[0010] In some embodiments, the back support further comprises a battery configured to provide power to the bath massage chair.

[0011] In some embodiments, the seat includes a bumper positioned proximate an end of the seat, the bumper being configured to abut a horizontal surface of the bathtub when the bath massage chair is coupled to the bathtub.

[0012] Another example embodiment relates to a bath massage system. The bath massage system is configured to be removably coupled to a bathtub and at least partially submerged in water within the bathtub when in use. The bath massage system includes a back support configured to support a torso of a user when the user is seated in the bath massage system. The back support includes: a back massage system including one or more actuators; and a back heating element coupled to the back massage system. The back heating element is configured to heat the back support.

[0013] In some embodiments, the bath massage system further comprises a pillow configured to support the user's head or neck when the user is seated in the bath massage system. The bath massage system comprises a pillow massage system configured to massage the user's head or neck and a pillow heating element configured to heat the pillow. The pillow massage system comprises a first massage actuator and a second massage actuator. The first massage actuator is positioned opposite the second massage actuator along a horizontal axis of the pillow.

[0014] In some embodiments, the bath massage system further includes a seat coupled to a lower portion of the back support, extending substantially perpendicular to the back support, and configured to support a lower body of a user when the user sits in the bath massage system.

[0015] In some embodiments, the back massage system includes a third actuator and a fourth actuator positioned opposite the third actuator, the third actuator being coupled to the fourth actuator by a backbone extending between the third actuator and the fourth actuator.

[0016] In some embodiments, the back heating element includes a first heating element and a heating element positioned opposite the first heating element. The first heating element is coupled to the third actuator and the second heating element is coupled to the fourth actuator.

[0017] In some embodiments, the bathing system further includes a mounting assembly coupled behind the back support, the mounting assembly including a first receiving end coupled to the back support and a second receiving end coupled to the bathtub.

[0018] In some embodiments, the bathing system further includes a track extending between the upper portion and the lower portion of the back support, the one or more actuators being coupled to the track.

[0019] Another example embodiment relates to a bath massage pillow. The bath massage pillow is configured to be removably coupled to a bathtub and support the head or neck of a user in the bathtub. The bath massage pillow includes a first end, a second end positioned opposite the first end, and a body portion extending between the first end and the second end. The body portion includes a pillow massage system configured to massage the head or neck of the user and a heating element positioned proximate to the massage system and configured to heat the pillow.

[0020] In some embodiments, the bath massage pillow further includes a controller operably coupled to the massage system, the heating element, and the audio system, the controller configured to actuate the massage system, the heating element, and the audio system between an on position and a off position.

[0021] In some embodiments, a length of the body portion in a first direction extending from the first end to the second end is approximately twice a height of the body portion in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction.

[0022] In some embodiments, the bath massage pillow further includes a first audio system and a second audio system. The first audio system is coupled to the first end and the second audio system is coupled to the second end.

[0023] This summary is illustrative only and should not be construed as limiting. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] The present disclosure may be more fully understood from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which like reference numerals refer to like elements, and in which:

[0025] Figure 1 is an orthogonal view of a hydrotherapy module according to an example embodiment;

[0026] Figure 2 According to an example implementation Figure 1 A side view of a hydrotherapy module;

[0027] Figure 3 According to an example implementation Figure 1 A three-dimensional diagram of a hydrotherapy module;

[0028] Figure 4 According to an example implementation Figure 1 A top view of a portion of a hydrotherapy module;

[0029] Figure 5 According to an example implementation Figure 1 A front view of a pillow of a hydrotherapy module;

[0030] Figure 6 According to an example implementation Figure 1 A rear perspective view of a hydrotherapy module;

[0031] Figure 7 According to an example implementation Figure 1 A side view of a hydrotherapy module;

[0032] Figure 8 According to an example implementation Figure 1 Rear view of the hydrotherapy module;

[0033] Fig. 9 According to an example implementation Figure 1 A top perspective view of a hydrotherapy module;

[0034] Fig.10 According to an example implementation Figure 1 A front view of a pillow of a hydrotherapy module;

[0035] Fig.11 According to an example implementation Figure 1 A front view of a controller of a spa module;

[0036] Fig.12 According to an example implementation Figure 1 A front view of a portion of a spa module including a pillow and a controller;

[0037] Fig.13 is a diagram of a bathing environment according to an example embodiment. Figure 1 A front perspective view of a pillow of a hydrotherapy module;

[0038] Fig.14 According to an exemplary embodiment Figure 1 A front view of the hydrotherapy module showing the back massage system;

[0039] Fig.15 According to an example implementation Figure 1 A block diagram of the control system of the hydrotherapy module;

[0040] Fig.16 is a diagram of a bathing environment according to an example embodiment. Figure 1 A side view of a hydrotherapy module;

[0041] Fig.17 According to an example implementation Figure 1 A perspective view of a charging station for a spa module;

[0042] Fig.18 is a perspective view of a hydrotherapy module according to an example embodiment;

[0043] Fig.19 According to an example implementation Fig.18 A top perspective view of a portion of a hydrotherapy module;

[0044] Fig. 20 According to an example implementation Fig.18 A perspective view of a portion of a hydrotherapy module;

[0045] Fig.21 According to an example implementation Fig.18 A side view of a portion of a spa module mounted on a charging station;

[0046] Fig. 22 is a perspective view of a hydrotherapy module according to an example embodiment;

[0047] Fig.23 is a perspective view of a hydrotherapy module according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0048] Fig.24 is a perspective view of a hydrotherapy module according to an example embodiment;

[0049] Fig.25 is a perspective view of a hydrotherapy module according to an example embodiment;

[0050] Fig.26 is a perspective view of a hydrotherapy module according to an example embodiment;

[0051] Fig. 27 is a perspective view of a hydrotherapy module according to an example embodiment;

[0052] Fig.28 is a perspective view of a hydrotherapy module according to an example embodiment; and

[0053] Fig.29 is a perspective view of a hydrotherapy module according to an example embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0054] Before turning to the drawings showing certain example embodiments in detail, it should be understood that the present disclosure is not limited to the details or methods set forth in the specification or shown in the drawings. It should also be understood that the terminology used herein is for descriptive purposes only and should not be regarded as limiting.

[0055] Referring generally to the accompanying drawings, a spa module 100 according to various embodiments is disclosed. The spa module 100 is configured to be used in a wet environment, such as a bathtub, a pool, a spa, a water park, a beach, or in the rain. The spa module 100 may include at least one of a pillow, a back support module, or a seat support module. In various embodiments, the spa module 100 and / or any other spa module described herein may take the form of a bath massage chair, a bath massage system, and / or a bath massage pillow.

[0056] According to an example embodiment, the pillow includes an audio system that can play music or sounds according to the needs of the user of the spa module 100. For example, the user can pair (e.g., wirelessly connect) a device with wireless capabilities (e.g., a controller) to the spa module 100 and control the audio projected by the pillow from the device with wireless capabilities. The pillow also includes a pillow massage system and a heating element that can provide warmth and comfort to the user. For example, the user can turn on the pillow massage system to provide vibrations to a part of the user's body. The spa module 100 is also configured to provide a soft, compressible surface for the user to rest a part of the user's body, such as a head, leg, arm, or torso. According to an example embodiment, the pillow can be supported above the basin of the bathtub (e.g., outside), such as by a bracket, a clamp, or other fixture connected to the bathtub. Therefore, the pillow can be positioned so that the user can rest the user's head on the pillow, and the fixture connected to the bathtub provides support for the pillow.

[0057] The back support module includes a back massage system that can provide at least one of vibration and heat to the body of the back support module. The back support module includes a track, wherein the back massage system can be selectively repositioned along the length of the track. The back support module is also configured to provide support for the middle part of the user's body (e.g., torso, back, etc.). According to an example embodiment, the back support module is configured to be positioned along the sidewalls in a bathing environment. In such an embodiment, the back support module can be substantially parallel to the sidewalls. The seat support module is configured to be selectively repositioned on the proximal or distal side of the back support module and provide support to the user. According to an example embodiment, the seat support module can be on the distal side of the back support module. For example, if the user is taller or may want to be positioned lower in a bathing environment, the seat support module is positioned on the distal side of the back support module.

[0058] Overall reference Figures 1 to 3, a perspective view of a spa module 100 according to an example embodiment is shown. The spa module 100 can be configured to be used in a bathing environment (e.g., a bathtub, a spa, a shower, a swimming pool, etc.). The spa module 100 can include a pillow 102, a back support module 104, and a seat support module 106. The pillow 102 can be selectively coupled to the back support module 104 by an adhesive, a tape, a bracket, a magnet, or a similar structure. The back support module 104 can be selectively coupled to the seat support module 106 by a frame 108. More specifically, the frame 108 can be coupled to at least one of an edge of the back support module 104 and an edge of the seat support module 106. According to an example embodiment, the frame 108 extends through at least a portion of the length of at least one of the back support module 104 and the seat support module 106. In still other embodiments, the frame 108 extends through the length of the pillow 102. The seat support module 106 may extend substantially vertically from the back support module 104, wherein substantially vertical may include a range or configuration (e.g., plus or minus 5 degrees, 10 degrees, 20 degrees, 30 degrees, 45 degrees, etc.). The frame 108 may be made of a rubber material, wherein the rubber material has sufficient structural rigidity to support the user and does not retain water. According to example embodiments, the frame 108 may be made of alternative materials, such as composite materials, metals, fiberglass, etc. The spa module 100 may be positioned along a side wall in a bathing environment (e.g., a bathtub, a whirlpool, etc.). According to example embodiments, the spa module 100 may be positioned along multiple side walls. In other embodiments, the spa module 100 may not be positioned along a side wall.

[0059] Now refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5, various views of a portion of the spa module 100 are shown. The pillow 102 may also include a width shown as a pillow width 128. The pillow width 128 may be the width of the pillow from the front of the pillow 102 to the back of the pillow 102. The pillow 102 includes a body portion 116, a first audio system 118, and a second audio system 120. The first audio system 118 may be coupled proximate a first body end 122 of the body portion 116, and the second audio system 120 may be coupled proximate a second body end 124 of the body portion 116. The body portion 116 may be defined as being positioned between the first body portion 122 and the second body portion 124. The first body end 122 and the second body end 124 may be separated by a distance shown as a body length 126. According to an exemplary embodiment, the body portion 116 defines a generally elongated body, wherein the body length 126 is greater than the body width 128 (e.g., an average body width). According to an example embodiment, the body length 126 is at least twice the body width 128. The pillow 102 defines a horizontal central axis 130 extending between the first body end 122 and the second body end 124. According to an example embodiment, the horizontal central axis 130 is substantially perpendicular to a plane defined by the first body end 122 and substantially perpendicular to a plane defined by the second body end 124. As shown, the pillow 102 is symmetrical about the horizontal central axis 130. However, according to an example embodiment, the pillow 102 may not be symmetrical about the horizontal central axis 130.

[0060] As shown, the pillow 102 includes a body height 136. Generally, the body height 136 can be greater than the body width 128. According to an example embodiment, the body width 128 is greater than the body height 136. The pillow 102 can also include a vertical center axis 138 positioned at the midpoint of the body width 128 (e.g., approximately half the distance of the body width 128). According to an example embodiment, the vertical center axis 138 is not positioned at the midpoint of the body width 128.

[0061] Still refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5, the pillow 102 includes an outer cover shown as a pillow cover 132, which extends between the first body end 122 and the second body end 124. The pillow cover 132 can be a single piece of fabric, cloth or leather. According to an example embodiment, the body portion 116 is formed by foam arranged in the pillow cover 132. According to an example embodiment, the body portion 116 includes a compressible pad wrapped in the pillow cover 132. The pillow cover 132 can be a waterproof fabric. The pillow cover 132 can include a seam that connects the two ends of the pillow cover 132 together. According to an example embodiment, the body portion 116 does not include the pillow cover 132, but is instead formed by an extrusion of a material such as memory foam, plastic, polymer, rubber or a similar material or combination of materials. The pillow cover 132 can be formed by extruding a material such as a polymer or rubber. According to an example embodiment, the body portion 116 is formed by an absorbent material so that the body portion 116 can absorb a certain amount of water or other fluids. According to an example embodiment, body portion 116 is formed of a material having a density less than water and is configured to keep pillow 102 afloat when pillow 102 is dropped into a body of water (e.g., a bathtub, a tub, etc.). According to an example embodiment, body portion 116 is configured to form an airtight body configured to retain air therein.

[0062] Now refer to Figure 6 , a perspective view of a portion of a spa module 100 is shown. The spa module 100 may include a support structure shown as a mounting system 110. The mounting system 110 is configured to couple the spa module 100 to a bathing environment via an interface shown as a mounting flange 112. By way of example, the mounting system 100 may be a prismatic structure having a slot positioned distal to the back support module 104. In such an example, the slot may be configured to receive the mounting flange 112, thereby selectively coupling the spa module to the bathing environment. The mounting flange 112 is selectively coupled to the bathing environment via a mounting bracket 146. The mounting bracket 146 may be selectively coupled to the bathing environment. The mounting flange 112 is proximally coupled to the mounting bracket 146 and is positioned perpendicular to the mounting bracket 146.

[0063] Still refer to Figure 6, the spa module 100 includes an electrical device, shown as a battery 113. The battery 113 is selectively coupled to a rear portion of the back support module 104. According to an example embodiment, the battery 113 can be coupled to the rear portion 102 of the pillow. More specifically, the battery 113 can be selectively coupled to the back support module 104, wherein the battery 113 is removable for charging or replacement purposes. According to an example embodiment, the battery 113 can be fixedly coupled to the back support module 104. The battery 113 can be configured to provide power to at least one of the accessories of the spa module 100 (e.g., a pillow massage actuator, a pillow heating element, a back massage actuator, a back heating element, an audio system, etc.).

[0064] Now refer to Figures 7 to 9 , a side view of the spa module 100 is shown. The battery 113 can be positioned behind the back support module 104 between the top of the spa module 100 and the mounting system 110. According to an example embodiment, the mounting system 110 can be positioned between the top of the spa module 100 and the battery 113. As shown, the mounting system 110 can receive a mounting flange 112 therethrough. The mounting bracket 146 can be selectively coupled to the bathing environment by a set of coupling mechanisms positioned relative to each other along the length of the mounting bracket 146. The coupling mechanism can be a suction cup, a magnet, a fastener, or any similar coupling mechanism that can couple the mounting bracket 146 to the bathing environment.

[0065] Reference Fig.10 , showing Figure 11. A perspective view of a pillow 102 of FIG. 1. The pillow 102 also includes a massage system, shown as a pillow massage system 150. The pillow massage system 150 can be coupled to the body portion 116 and positioned between the first body end 122 and the second body end 124. The pillow massage system 150 can be configured to vibrate the entire body portion 116. In some configurations, the pillow massage system 150 has rollers along the direction of travel of the body length 126. The pillow massage system 150 can define a first massage actuator 152 and a second massage actuator 154. The first massage actuator 152 can be proximally coupled to the first body end 122. The second massage actuator 154 is proximally coupled to the second body end 124. According to an example embodiment, both the first massage actuator 152 and the second massage actuator 154 can be proximally coupled to the first body end 122. The first massage actuator 152 and the second massage actuator 154 can be proximally coupled to the second body end 124. The first massage actuator 152 and the second massage actuator 154 can be positioned along the horizontal central axis 130 of the pillow 102. According to an example embodiment, the first massage actuator 152 and the second massage actuator 154 are not positioned along the horizontal central axis 130 (e.g., positioned above or below the horizontal central axis 130). The pillow 102 can also include a warming element, shown as a pillow heating element 156. The pillow heating element 156 is configured to provide thermal energy to the pillow 102. According to an example embodiment, the heating element is configured to provide thermal energy within the body portion 116. The pillow heating element 156 can be disposed within the body portion 116 along the length of the horizontal central axis 130.

[0066] The first audio system 118 and the second audio system 120 can be configured to output sound, wherein the signal from the wireless device controls the sound. For example, the first audio system 118 and the second audio system 120 can be configured to play music or any additional output. The first audio system 118 and the second audio system 120 can also receive a signal to increase or decrease the volume of the output sound.

[0067] Reference Fig.11 , showing a front view of the controller 158. The controller 158 can be operably coupled to the spa module 100. The controller 158 can be configured to send signals to the spa module 100 to control accessories (e.g., the first audio system 118, the second audio system 120, the pillow massage system 150, the pillow heating element 156). The accessories are preset on the controller 158, wherein each accessory can be independently controlled. The signal sent by the controller 158 can be configured to at least provide a signal to turn on the first audio system 118, the second audio system 120, the pillow massage system 150, the pillow heating element 156, the back heating element 275 (e.g., Fig.14) and a volume up / down command. Controller 158 can be configured as a wireless device. For example, controller 158 does not require a communication cable to link to spa module 100. Controller 158 can be selectively repositioned around a bathing environment (e.g., is movable). Controller 158 can be selectively coupled to the bathing environment by a coupling device (e.g., a magnet, a screw, a bolt, suction, etc.). According to an example embodiment, controller 158 is not selectively repositioned around a bathing environment, but is instead fixedly coupled to the bathing environment.

[0068] Now turn to Fig.12 , the first audio system 118 may include at least one of a speaker screen 160, a first interface 162, and a second interface 164. The speaker screen 160 may be formed of a metallic material to provide an aesthetic effect and provide support for the pillow 102. According to an example embodiment, the speaker screen 160 may be formed of a permeable mesh fabric to provide a desired aesthetic effect. Positioned around the speaker screen 160, near the first body end 122, is the first interface 162. The first interface 162 is configured to receive user input to control the first audio system 118 and the second audio system 120. For example, the first interface 162 can be configured to turn on the first audio system 118 and the second audio system 120.

[0069] Still refer to Fig.12, positioned behind (e.g., below) the speaker screen 160 is a second interface 164. The second interface 164 is configured to receive user input to control the operation of the first audio system 118 and the second audio system 120. When the user input is received by the user, the second interface is configured to send a signal to the processor to control the output of the first audio system 118, the second audio system 120, or both the first audio system 118 and the second audio system 120. The user's hands may be wet when interacting with the second interface 164, so the speaker screen 160 can improve the grip or traction of the user's fingers when interacting with the second interface 164. The second interface 164 includes a first control 166, a second control 168, and a third control 170 positioned between the first control 166 and the second control 168. The first control 166 is configured to receive user input. The first control 166 can be a pressure sensor that is configured to send a signal to a controller of the pillow 102, such as a "volume up" command. To help locate the first control 166, the first control 166 may include a first indicator 172, such as a light or LED positioned below the speaker screen 160. The second control 168 may be similar to the first control 166. The second control 168 may be a pressure sensor, a button sensor, a capacitive sensor, or a contact switch (such as those used in calculators). When interacting with the second control 168, the second control 168 may send a "volume down" signal to the first audio system 118 and the second audio system 120. The second control 168 may include a second indicator 174, such as a light that shows the user where to touch the second control 168.

[0070] Still refer to Fig.12, between the first control 166 and the second control 168 is a third control 170. The third control 170 is similar to the first control 166 and the second control 168. The third control 170 may be a pressure sensor, a button sensor, a capacitive sensor, or a contact switch. When the user of the pillow 102 interacts with the third control 170, the third control 170 may send a signal to the controller 158 of the pillow 102 to "play" or "pause" the sound from the first audio system 118 and the second audio system 120. According to an example embodiment, the third control 170 is configured to send a signal directly to the controller 158 to pause the sound transmitted from the controller 158. The third control 170 may be programmed by the user to operate the first audio system 118 and the second audio system 120 in a desired manner. For example, the user may program the third control 170 so that double-clicking the third control 170 skips to the next track or song. According to an example embodiment, the user may program the third control 170 so that double-clicking the third control 170 changes the source from the first device with wireless capability to the second device with wireless capability. The third control 170 also includes a third indicator 176. The third indicator 176 may indicate the volume level, battery level, power / standby mode of the pillow 102, or may indicate the location of the third control 170. Fig.12 17 is shown as a plurality of dots, but the third indicator 176 may be a continuous bar, a circular shape, or a large color changing light.

[0071] Now refer to Fig.13 , a pillow 102 according to an example embodiment is shown. A pillow heating element 156 may be coupled to or integrally formed with the body portion 116. The pillow heating element 156 is configured to increase the temperature of the body portion 116 (e.g., add heat to the body portion 116). For example, a user may operate an application on a mobile device to control the temperature of the body portion 116. The pillow heating element 156 may extend from the first body end 122 and the second body end 124 and interact with the pillow cover 132 to increase the temperature of the pillow cover 132. According to an example embodiment, the pillow heating element 156 is disposed completely below the pillow cover 132. Similar to the pillow heating element 156, the pillow massage system 150 may be coupled to the body portion 116 and positioned below the pillow cover 132. According to an example embodiment, the pillow massage system 150 interacts with the pillow cover 132. When the user interacts with the pillow 102, the user may feel the pillow massage system 150 through the pillow cover 132.

[0072] Still refer to Fig.13, the pillow 102 may include a pillow massaging system 150 and a pillow heating element 156. According to an example embodiment, the pillow 102 includes all of the first audio system 118, the second audio system 120, the pillow massaging system 150, and the pillow heating element 156. According to an example embodiment, the pillow 102 includes the pillow heating element 156, the first audio system 118, and the second audio system 120, but does not include the pillow massaging system 150. According to an example embodiment, the pillow 102 includes the pillow massaging system 150, the first audio system 118, and the second audio system 120, but does not include the pillow heating element 156. The pillow 102 may include any combination of the first audio system 118, the second audio system 120, the pillow heating element 156, and the pillow massaging system 150.

[0073] Now refer to Fig.14 , showing Figure 11. A front view of a back support module 104 is shown. The back support module 104 also includes a back massage system 180. The back massage system 180 is coupled to the back support module 104 via a track 182 disposed therein. The track 182 is aligned along a vertical axis 184 of the back support module 104 and is configured to allow a vertical direction of travel of the back massage system 180. The vertical axis 184 is further defined as being located at a central axis of the back support module 104, wherein the vertical axis 184 is an equal distance from a first support end 186 and a second support end 188. According to an example embodiment, the vertical axis 184 is not defined at the central axis of the back support module 104 (e.g., the track 182 is offset from the central axis and is disposed a first distance from the first support end 186 and a second distance from the second support end 188). The back support module 104 defines a support length 190 disposed along the back support module 104 perpendicular to the vertical axis 184, and a support height 192 disposed along the back support module 104 parallel to the vertical axis 184. The support length 190 is defined to be equal to the support height 192 (e.g., the support length 190 and the support height 192 are the same distance). According to an example embodiment, the support length 190 is defined to be greater than the support height 192. In other embodiments, the support length 190 is defined to be less than the support height 192. According to an example embodiment, the back support module 104 is formed of an absorbent material so that the back support module 104 can absorb a certain amount of water or other fluid. According to an example embodiment, the back support module 104 is formed of a material with a density less than that of water and is configured to keep the back support module 104 floating when the back support module 104 is fully immersed in a body of water (e.g., a bathtub, a pool, etc.). More specifically, the back support module 104 can be fully immersed in a body of water, wherein the body of the back support module 104 provides a certain degree of waterproofing (e.g., 50% waterproofing, 75% waterproofing, 100% waterproofing, etc.), thereby protecting the internal components disposed within the back support module 104. According to an example embodiment, the back support module 104 is configured to form an airtight body configured to retain air therein.

[0074] Still refer to Fig.14, the back massage system 180 includes a third massage actuator 194 and a fourth massage actuator 196 disposed within the back support module 104. The third massage actuator 194 is fixedly coupled to the fourth massage actuator 196 via a framework 198. The third massage actuator 194 is positioned proximal to the first support end 186. The fourth massage actuator 196 is positioned proximal to the second support end 188. According to an example embodiment, both the third massage actuator 194 and the fourth massage actuator 196 are positioned proximal to the first support end 186. In other embodiments, both the third massage actuator 194 and the fourth massage actuator 196 are positioned proximal to the second support end 188. The framework 198 is defined to selectively couple to the track 182 and allow the third massage actuator 194 and the fourth massage actuator 196 to travel along the track 182. According to an example embodiment, the back massage system 180 is fixedly coupled to the back support module 104 rather than being configured to allow a travel direction along the vertical axis 184. The third massage actuator 194 and the fourth massage actuator 196 are configured to vibrate the entire back support module 104. In some configurations, the third massage actuator 194 and the fourth massage actuator 196 include rollers having a direction of travel along the support length 190.

[0075] Still refer to Fig.14, the back support module 104 includes a heating element, warming feature, or energy feature shown as a back heating element 275. The back heating element 275 can be located proximate to the back massage system 180. According to an example embodiment, the back heating element 275 can be integrated into the same system as the back massage system 180 so that heat can be provided by at least one of the third massage actuator 194 and the fourth massage actuator 196. The back heating element 275 can include a first heating element 280 and a second heating element 285, wherein the second heating element 285 is located opposite the first heating element 280. For example, the first heating element 280 can be located proximate to the third massage actuator 194, and the second heating element 285 can be located proximate to the fourth massage actuator 196. According to an example embodiment, the first heating element 280 can be located proximate to the fourth massage actuator 196 and the second heating element 285 can be located proximate to the third massage actuator 194. According to an example embodiment, the first heating element 280 and the second heating element 285 can be simultaneously actuated by the controller 158 between the open position and the closed position. According to an example embodiment, the first heating element 280 and the second heating element 285 can be individually actuated by the controller 158, wherein the controller 158 can selectively actuate one of the first heating element 280 and the second heating element 285. The first heating element 280 and the second heating element 285 can be configured to provide thermal energy to the back of the user. More specifically, the first heating element 280 and the second heating element 285 can be configured to transfer thermal energy from the back heating element 275 to the middle of the user (e.g., back, torso, neck, etc.).

[0076] Now refer to Fig.15 , a block diagram of a control system of the spa module 100 is shown. The spa module 100 includes a control circuit 202 operably coupled to the first audio system 118 and the second audio system 120. The first audio system 118 may include at least one of a first speaker 230, a first interface, and a second interface. The second audio system may include at least one of a second speaker 235, a first interface 237, and a second interface 239. The first speaker 230 and the second speaker 235 may be substantially similar and, therefore, may operate in a similar manner. Similarly, the first interface 232 and the first interface 234, and the second interface 234 and the second interface 239 may be substantially similar and, therefore, may operate in a similar manner. The control circuit 202 may be positioned within the first audio system 118, the second audio system 120, the body portion 116, or any combination thereof. For example, the control circuit 202 may be positioned within a housing overmolded within a foam pad of the body portion 116. Specifically, the control circuit 202 includes a processor 205 , a memory 210 , an audio input device 215 , a wireless module 220 , and a power supply device 225 .

[0077] The memory 210 may store machine instructions that, when executed by the processor 205, cause the processor 205 to perform one or more computer operations. The processor 205 may include one or more microprocessors, application specific integrated circuits (ASICs), field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), other forms of processing circuits, or combinations thereof. The memory 210 may include, but is not limited to, electronic, optical, magnetic, or any other storage or transmission device capable of providing program instructions to the processor 205. The memory 210 may include a storage device such as a floppy disk, a CD-ROM, a DVD, a disk, a memory chip, a ROM, a RAM, an EEPROM, an EPROM, a flash memory, an optical medium, or any other suitable memory, from which the processor 205 may read instructions and / or data. The processor 205 and the memory 210 may form a processing module.

[0078] The audio input device 215 (e.g., a microphone) is configured to receive acoustic input and send the acoustic input to the processor 205 to be converted into a digital signal that can be sent via the wireless module 220. For example, a user of the pillow 102 can answer a call and communicate with a party on the line using the microphone. According to an example embodiment, the audio input device 215 (e.g., an audio input connector, a 3.5 mm jack, etc.) is configured to receive digital input and transmit the digital input to the processor. For example, a user can connect their MP3 player to the audio input device 215 and play their music through the first audio system 118 and the second audio system 120. According to an example embodiment, the pillow 102 includes a microphone and an "audio input" audio port.

[0079] The wireless module 220 is operably coupled to the processor 205 and is configured to wirelessly send and receive data over a network. The network operates using short-range and / or long-range communication technologies such as Bluetooth. Transceiver, Bluetooth beacons, RFID transceivers, NFC transceivers, Wi-Fi transceivers, cellular transceivers, microwave transmitters, software radios, wired network connections (e.g., Ethernet), etc. For example, the wireless module 220 can form a wireless connection with the mobile device 222 via a Bluetooth connection. The user of the mobile device 222 can send audio data to the processor 205 via the wireless module 220 and cause the processor 205 to play audio on both the first audio system 118 and the second audio system 120. According to an example embodiment, such as when the user makes a call via the pillow 102, the wireless module 220 can receive audio information from the mobile device 222 and can simultaneously send audio information to the mobile device 222 in real time. The wireless module 220 can simultaneously form connections with multiple mobile devices 222, so that double-clicking the third control 170 indicates to the wireless module 220 to change which of the multiple mobile devices 222 receives the audio signal from the wireless module 220.

[0080] The power supply 225 is operably coupled to the first audio system 118, the second audio system 120, and the control circuit 202. The power supply 225 may be a central power supply positioned within the body portion 116. According to an example embodiment, the power supply 225 is decentralized such that a portion of the power supply is positioned within the first audio system 118 and a portion of the power supply 225 is positioned within the second audio system 120. The power supply 225 may be a rechargeable unit such as a lithium-ion battery that may be charged via a power source external to the pillow 102 (e.g., utility power, a wall charger, 120V AC, etc.). According to an example embodiment, the power supply 225 is removable from the pillow 102 such that the power unit (e.g., a disposable battery) may be replaced and the power supply 225 reattached to the pillow 102.

[0081] Now refer to Fig.16 , according to an example implementation Figure 1 The spa module 100 is shown in a bathing environment. The spa module 100 is configured to support a user in an upright position in a bathing environment. The pillow 102 can support the upper portion of the user (e.g., head, neck, etc.), the back support module 104 is configured to support the middle portion of the user (e.g., back, shoulders, etc.), and the seat support module is configured to support the lower portion of the user (e.g., buttocks, thighs, etc.). The seat support module 106 is also configured to telescope along the length of the frame 108, wherein the seat support module 106 can be proximal or distal to the back support module 104. According to an example embodiment, the seat support module 106 is positioned proximal to the back support module 104. In other embodiments, the seat support module 106 is positioned distal to the back support module 104.

[0082] Still refer to Fig.16 , the spa module 100 may also include a stopper, bumper, or support structure, shown as a stopper 290. The stopper 290 may be positioned behind the seat support module 106 and abut the bathing environment. The stopper 290 may be made of silicone, wherein the silicone may be configured to provide support between at least the seat support module 106 and the bathing environment. According to an example embodiment, the stopper 290 may be positioned between the seat support module 106 and the bathing environment such that the seat support module 106 does not abut the bathing environment. According to an example embodiment, the seat support module 106 may abut the bathing environment.

[0083] Reference Fig.17 , the spa module 100 also includes a charging station 264 operably coupled to the spa module 100. The charging station 264 is configured to be coupled to an external power source so that the spa module 100 can be charged. According to an example embodiment, the charging station 264 can be operably coupled to the battery 113 so that the battery 113 can be charged. The charging station 264 includes a charging connector 266 coupled between the external power source and the charging station 264. The charging connector 266 can be formed of a ferrous metal so that the charging station 264 can be magnetically coupled to the charging connector 266. The charging station 264 also includes a mounting flange 112 (e.g., similar to a Figure 2 The mounting flange 112 is configured to selectively couple the charging station 264 to the spa module 100. According to example embodiments, the charging station 264 is not selectively coupled to the spa module 100 via the mounting flange 112, but instead is coupled using an alternative method (e.g., magnets, hooks, etc.). In other embodiments, the spa module 100 is not wirelessly linked to the charging station 264, and a charging cable is coupled between the spa module 100 and the charging station 264.

[0084] In the charging state, the spa module 100 is substantially linearly oriented in a vertical position. The seat support module 106 rotates about the second rotation axis 262 so that the frame 108 is in a linear orientation. In the linear orientation, the seat support module 106 can be substantially parallel to the back support module 104. According to an example embodiment, the spa module 100 is not substantially linear in the charging state. The seat support module 106 can be substantially perpendicular to the back support module 104.

[0085] According to an example embodiment, the pillow 102 includes removable speakers that can be independently charged. Specifically, the first audio system 118 and the second audio system 120 can be removably coupled to the body portion 116. The body portion 116 can include a speaker base positioned at each of the first body end 122 and the second body end 124.

[0086] According to an example embodiment, pillow 102 can be a separate component from spa module 100. In such an embodiment, pillow 102 can include a mounting system, wherein the pillow is selectively coupled to the bathing environment. In another such embodiment, pillow 102 can be configured to support the upper portion of a user (e.g., head, neck, etc.).

[0087] According to an example embodiment, the first audio system 118 includes a pair of charging leads configured to be operably coupled to a power source for charging a rechargeable power supply (e.g., power supply 225) positioned within the first audio system 118. The first audio system 118 can be removed from the body portion 116 and charged separately from the body portion 116. According to an example embodiment, the pair of charging leads are configured to engage a similar pair of leads positioned within the body portion 116 and configured to charge the rechargeable power supply within the first audio system 118. According to an example embodiment, when the body portion 116 is charged via the charging connector 266, the first audio system 118 and the second audio system 120 can be coupled to the body portion 116 and charged simultaneously. According to an example embodiment, the first audio system 118 and the second audio system 120 can be removably coupled to the body portion 116 via a plurality of magnets (e.g., magnetic connectors).

[0088] Overall reference Figures 18 to 21 , a spa module 300 is shown according to an example embodiment. The spa module 300 is substantially similar to the spa module 100, so that similar components may be used to describe the spa module 300. With particular reference to Fig.18 , the spa module 300 includes a pillow 302, a back support module 304, and a seat support module 306. The pillow 302 is selectively coupled to the back support module 304 via a support frame 307. The back support module 304 is selectively coupled to the seat support module 306 via a frame 308. The frame 308 extends through the length of the back support module 304 and the seat support module 306, so that the frame 308 provides support for the spa module 300. According to an example embodiment, the frame 308 does not extend through the length of the back support module 304 and the seat support module 306. In other embodiments, the frame 308 extends through at least one of the back support module 304 and the seat support module 306. In other other embodiments, the frame extends through the length of the pillow 302. The spa module 300 is configured to be positioned along a side wall in a bathing environment (e.g., a bathtub, a whirlpool, etc.). According to an example embodiment, the spa module 300 is positioned along a plurality of side walls. In other embodiments, the spa module 300 is not positioned along a side wall.

[0089] Still refer to Fig.18 , the seat support module 306 is defined as a telescopic module. For example, the seat support module 306 can translate along the length of the frame 308. This allows the seat support module 306 to extend or retract to accommodate the needs of the user. According to example embodiments, the seat support module 306 can be fully extended to support a user who is tall or may want to sit lower in a bathing environment. In other embodiments, the seat support module 306 can be fully retracted to support a user who is short or may want to sit higher in a bathing environment.

[0090] The spa module 300 can be reconfigured to include different combinations of various modules to form a customized spa module 300. As shown, the spa module 300 includes a pillow 302, a back support module 304, and a seat support module 306. According to an example embodiment, the spa module 300 may include only the pillow 302 and the back support module 304, without including the seat support module 306. In some embodiments, the spa module 300 may include only the pillow 302 and the seat support module 306, without including the back support module 304. In other embodiments, the spa module 300 may include only the back support module 304 and the seat support module 106, without including the pillow 302. The spa module 300 may include any combination of the pillow 302, the back support module 304, and the seat support module 306.

[0091] Reference Fig.19 , a perspective view of a portion of a spa module 300 is shown according to an example embodiment. The spa module 300 includes a support structure shown as a mounting system 310. The mounting system 310 is configured to couple the spa module 300 to a bathing environment via an interface shown as a mounting flange 312. The mounting system 310 is coupled to a support frame 307. According to an example embodiment, the mounting system 310 is coupled to a pillow 302. In other embodiments, the mounting system 310 is coupled to a back support module 304. The support frame 307 includes an interface shown as a support interface 314. The support interface 314 pivotally couples the back support module 304 to the support frame 307. The support interface 314 is configured to pivot about an axis of the back support module 304 shown as a rotation axis 315. The support interface 314 defines a single direction of travel about the rotation axis 315. According to an example embodiment, the support interface defines an additional direction of travel 315 about the rotation axis 315. The support interface 314 positions the back support module 304 along a side wall in a bathing environment. The support interface 314 maintains a substantially parallel orientation between the back support module 304 and the sidewalls in the bathing environment. According to an example implementation, the support interface 314 enables the back support module 304 to be positioned along a plurality of sidewalls in the bathing environment.

[0092] Still refer to Fig. 20 , the pillow 302 also includes a massage system, shown as a pillow massage system 320. The pillow massage system 320 is configured to vibrate the entire pillow 302. The pillow massage system 320 may include a first massage actuator and a second massage actuator. The first massage actuator may be positioned opposite the second massage actuator within the pillow 302. The pillow 102 also has a warming element, shown as a pillow heating element 330. The pillow heating element 330 may be configured to provide thermal energy to the pillow 302. The pillow heating element 330 may be positioned at a midpoint of the pillow 302 between the first massage actuator and the second massage actuator.

[0093] Still refer to Fig. 20 , the back support module 304 also includes a back massage system 340. According to an example embodiment, the back support module 304 is formed of an absorbent material so that the back support module 304 can absorb a certain amount of water or other fluids. According to an example embodiment, the back support module 304 is formed of a material with a density less than that of water and is configured to keep the back support module 304 floating when the back support module 304 is fully immersed in a body of water (e.g., a bathtub, a pool, etc.). According to an example embodiment, the back support module 304 is configured to form an airtight body that is configured to retain air therein. The back massage system 340 includes a third massage actuator and a fourth massage actuator disposed within the back support module 304. The third massage actuator may be fixedly coupled to the fourth massage actuator by a frame. The third massage actuator is positioned proximate to a first side of the back support module 304. The fourth massage actuator may be positioned proximate to a second side of the back support module 304, wherein the second side is opposite to the first side. According to an example embodiment, both the third massage actuator and the fourth massage actuator are positioned proximate to the first side. In yet other embodiments, both the third massage actuator and the fourth massage actuator are positioned proximate to the second side. The third massage actuator and the fourth massage actuator are configured to vibrate the entire back support module 304. In some configurations, the third massage actuator and the fourth massage actuator include rollers having a direction of travel along at least a portion of the length of the back support module 304.

[0094] Now turn to Fig.21, showing a detailed side view of the charging station 350. As shown, the spa module 300 is selectively coupled to the charging station 350 by the charging station 350 receiving the spa module 300. The linear motion can selectively couple the spa module 300 to the charging station 350 through the mounting flange 312. The linear motion interacts with the mounting flange 312 through a slot (e.g., a round hole, a square hole, etc.). When the mounting flange 312 engages through the spa module 300, the spa module 300 is coupled to the charging station 350, wherein the mounting flange 312 provides increased support. According to an example embodiment, the spa module 300 may not be selectively coupled to the charging station 350, wherein the mounting flange 312 does not engage the slot through the spa module 300.

[0095] Still refer to Fig.21 In the charged state, the spa module 300 is oriented substantially linearly in a vertical position. Fig.21 304, but the seat support module 306 is rotated about the rotation axis so that the frame 308 is in a linear orientation. In the linear orientation, the seat support module 306 can be substantially parallel to the back support module 304. According to an example embodiment, the spa module 300 is not substantially linear in the charging state. The seat support module 306 can be substantially perpendicular to the back support module 304.

[0096] Now refer to Fig. 22 , a spa module 400 according to another example embodiment is shown. The spa module 400 is substantially similar to the spa module 100, such that similar components may be used to describe the spa module 400. According to an example embodiment, the spa module 400 may include any of the features of the spa modules 100 and 300 (e.g., a back massage system, a back heating element, an audio system, etc.). The spa module 400 includes a back support module 404 and a seat support module 406. The back support module 404 may be fixedly coupled to the seat support module 406 by a frame 408. The frame 408 may be fixedly coupled to at least one of an end of the back support module 404 and an end of the seat support module 406. According to an example embodiment, the frame 408 may extend through at least one of a length of the back support module 404 and a length of the seat support module 406. The seat support module 406 may have a curved geometry. More specifically, the seat support module 406 may have a first curved portion and a second curved portion, wherein the second curved portion is fixedly coupled to the seat support module 406 opposite the first curved portion. The first curved portion and the second curved portion may be configured to provide at least one of support to a user and prevent the user from moving left and right when the spa module 400 is in a bathing environment.

[0097] Now refer to Fig.23, a spa module 500 according to another example embodiment is shown. The spa module 500 is substantially similar to the spa module 100, so that similar components can be used to describe the spa module 500. According to an example embodiment, the spa module 500 can include any features of the spa modules 100, 300 and 400 (e.g., a back massage system, a back heating element, an audio system, etc.). The spa module 500 includes a back support module 504 and a seat support module 506. The seat support module 506 can have a curved geometry. More specifically, the seat support module 506 can have a first curved portion and a second curved portion, wherein the second curved portion is fixedly coupled to the seat support module 506 opposite to the first curved portion. The first curved portion and the second curved portion can be configured to provide at least one support for the user and prevent the user from moving left and right when the spa module 500 is in a bathing environment. In addition, the seat support module 506 can include a third curved portion extending along the midpoint of the seat support module 506. The third curved portion can be configured to support the lower portion of the user (e.g., between the legs of the user, etc.).

[0098] Now refer to Fig.24 , a spa module 600 is shown according to another example embodiment. The spa module 600 is substantially similar to the spa module 100, such that similar components may be used to describe the spa module 600. According to an example embodiment, the spa module 600 may include any of the features of the spa modules 100, 300, 400, and 500 (e.g., a back massage system, a back heating element, an audio system, etc.). The spa module 600 includes a back support module 604 and a seat support module 606. The back support module 604 may be fixedly coupled to the seat support module 606 via a frame 608. The frame 608 may be fixedly coupled to at least one of an end of the back support module 604 and an end of the seat support module 606. According to an example embodiment, the frame 608 may extend through at least one of a length of the back support module 604 and a length of the seat support module 606. The seat support module 606 may have a curved geometry. More specifically, the seat support module 606 may have a first curved portion and a second curved portion, wherein the second curved portion is fixedly coupled to the seat support module 606 opposite to the first curved portion. The first curved portion and the second curved portion may be configured to provide at least one support to the user and prevent the user from moving left and right when the spa module 600 is in a bathing environment. In addition, the seat support module 606 may include a third curved portion extending along the midpoint of the seat support module 606. The third curved portion may be configured to support the lower portion of the user (e.g., between the legs of the user, etc.). .

[0099] Now refer to Fig.25, a spa module 700 according to another example embodiment is shown. The spa module 700 is substantially similar to the spa module 100, so that similar components can be used to describe the spa module 700. According to an example embodiment, the spa module 700 can include any features of the spa modules 100, 300, 400, 500 and 600 (e.g., a back massage system, a back heating element, an audio system, etc.). The spa module 700 includes a back support module 704 and a seat support module 706. The seat support module 706 can have a curved geometry. More specifically, the seat support module 706 can have a first curved portion and a second curved portion, wherein the second curved portion is fixedly coupled to the seat support module 706 opposite to the first curved portion. The first curved portion and the second curved portion can be configured to provide at least one support for the user and prevent the user from moving left and right when the spa module 700 is in a bathing environment. In addition, the seat support module 706 can include a third curved portion extending along the midpoint of the seat support module 706. The third curved portion can be configured to support the lower portion of the user (e.g., between the legs of the user, etc.).

[0100] Now refer to Fig.26, a spa module 800 is shown according to another example embodiment. The spa module 800 is substantially similar to the spa module 100, such that similar components may be used to describe the spa module 800. According to an example embodiment, the spa module 800 may include any of the features of the spa modules 100, 300, 400, 500, 600, and 700 (e.g., a back massage system, a back heating element, an audio system, etc.). The spa module 800 includes a back support module 804 and a seat support module 806. The back support module 804 may be fixedly coupled to the seat support module 806 via a frame 808. The frame 808 may be fixedly coupled to at least one of an end of the back support module 804 and an end of the seat support module 806. According to an example embodiment, the frame 808 may extend through at least one of a length of the back support module 804 and a length of the seat support module 806. The back support module 804 may have a curved geometry. More specifically, the back support module 804 may have a first curved portion and a second curved portion, wherein the second curved portion is fixedly coupled to the back support module 804 relative to the first curved portion. The first curved portion and the second curved portion may be configured to provide support for at least the upper body (e.g., head, etc.) of the user. The seat support module 806 may have a curved geometry. More specifically, the seat support module 806 may have a third curved portion and a fourth curved portion, wherein the fourth curved portion is fixedly coupled to the seat support module 806 relative to the third curved portion. The third curved portion and the fourth curved portion may be configured to provide at least one support to the user and prevent the user from moving left and right when the spa module 800 is in a bathing environment. In addition, the seat support module 806 may include a fifth curved portion extending along the midpoint of the seat support module 806. The fifth curved portion 806 may be configured to support the lower portion of the user (e.g., between the legs of the user, etc.).

[0101] Now refer to Fig. 27, a spa module 900 is shown according to another example embodiment. The spa module 900 is substantially similar to the spa module 100, such that similar components may be used to describe the spa module 900. According to an example embodiment, the spa module 900 may include any of the features of the spa modules 100, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, and 800 (e.g., a back massage system, a back heating element, an audio system, etc.). The spa module 900 includes a back support module 904 and a seat support module 906. The back support module 904 may be fixedly coupled to the seat support module 906 by a frame 908. The frame 908 may be fixedly coupled to at least one of an end of the back support module 904 and an end of the seat support module 906. According to an example embodiment, the frame 908 may extend through at least one of a length of the back support module 904 and a length of the seat support module 906. The seat support module 906 may have a curved geometry. More specifically, the seat support module 906 may have a first curved portion and a second curved portion, wherein the second curved portion is fixedly coupled to the seat support module 906 opposite to the first curved portion. The first curved portion and the second curved portion may be configured to provide at least one support to the user and prevent the user from moving left and right when the spa module 900 is in a bathing environment.

[0102] Now refer to Fig.28 , a spa module 1000 according to another example embodiment is shown. The spa module 1000 is substantially similar to the spa module 100, such that similar components may be used to describe the spa module 1000. According to an example embodiment, the spa module 1000 may include any of the features of the spa modules 100, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, 800, and 900 (e.g., a pillow massage system, a pillow heating element, a back massage system, a back heating element, an audio system, etc.). The spa module 1000 includes a pillow 1020, a back support module 1040, and a seat support module 1060. The pillow 1020 may be coupled to the back support module 1040 near the top of the spa module 1000. The seat support module 1060 may have a curved geometry. More specifically, the seat support module 1060 may have a first curved portion and a second curved portion, wherein the second curved portion is fixedly coupled to the seat support module 1060 opposite to the first curved portion. The first curved portion and the second curved portion may be configured to provide at least one of support to a user and prevent the user from moving left and right when the spa module 1000 is in a bathing environment.

[0103] Now refer to Fig.29, a spa module 1100 according to another example embodiment is shown. The spa module 1100 is substantially similar to the spa module 100, such that similar components may be used to describe the spa module 1100. According to an example embodiment, the spa module 1100 may include any of the features of the spa modules 100, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, 800, 900, and 1000 (e.g., a pillow massage system, a pillow heating element, a back massage system, a back heating element, an audio system, etc.). The spa module 1100 includes a pillow 1120, a back support module 1140, and a seat support module 1160. The pillow 1120 may be coupled to the back support module 1140 near the top of the spa module 1100. The back support module 1140 may be fixedly coupled to the seat support module 1160 by a frame 1180. The frame 1180 may be fixedly coupled to at least one of an end of the back support module 1140 and an end of the seat support module 1160. According to an example embodiment, the frame 908 may extend through at least one of the length of the back support module 1140 and the length of the seat support module 1160. The seat support module 1160 may have a curved geometry. More specifically, the seat support module 1160 may have a first curved portion and a second curved portion, wherein the second curved portion is fixedly coupled to the seat support module 1160 opposite the first curved portion. The first curved portion and the second curved portion may be configured to provide at least one of support and prevent the user from moving side to side when the spa module 1100 is in a bathing environment.

[0104] As used herein with respect to numerical ranges, unless otherwise indicated, the terms "approximately," "about," "substantially," and similar terms generally mean + / - 10% of the disclosed value. As used herein with respect to structural features (e.g., to describe shape, size, orientation, direction, relative position, etc.), the terms "approximately," "about," "substantially," and similar terms are intended to cover minor structural variations that may result from, for example, manufacturing or assembly processes, and are intended to have a broad meaning consistent with the common sense and accepted usage of those of ordinary skill in the art to which the subject matter of the present disclosure belongs. Therefore, these terms should be interpreted as indicating that insubstantial or inconsequential modifications or alterations to the subject matter described and claimed are considered to be within the scope of the present disclosure as described in the appended claims.

[0105] It should be noted that the term "example" and variations thereof as used herein to describe various embodiments are intended to indicate that such embodiments are possible examples, representations and / or illustrations of possible embodiments (and that such terms are not intended to imply that such embodiments are necessarily extraordinary or superlative examples).

[0106] As used herein, the term "connection" and its variants refer to two components being directly or indirectly joined to each other. This engagement can be stable (e.g., permanent or fixed) or removable (e.g., removable or releasable). This engagement can be achieved in the following manner: two components are directly connected to each other, two components are connected to each other using a separate intermediate component connected to each other and any additional intermediate component, or two components are connected to each other using an intermediate component that is formed as a whole with one of the two components. If "connection" or its variants are modified by additional terms (e.g., direct connection), the general definition of "connection" provided above is modified by the plain meaning of the additional terms (e.g., "direct connection" means that two components are joined without any separate intermediate component), thereby resulting in a narrower definition than the general definition of "connection" provided above. This connection can be mechanical, electrical or fluid.

[0107] References to the positions of elements herein (e.g., "top," "bottom," "above," "below," etc.) are only used to describe the orientation of the respective elements in the drawings. It should be noted that according to other example embodiments, the orientation of the various elements may be different, and these variations are intended to be covered by the present disclosure.

[0108] The hardware and data processing components for implementing the various processes, operations, illustrative logic, logic blocks, modules and circuits described in conjunction with the embodiments disclosed herein can be implemented or executed using a general-purpose single-chip or multi-chip processor, a digital signal processor (DSP), an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), a field programmable gate array (FPGA) or other programmable logic device, a discrete gate or transistor logic, a discrete hardware component or any combination thereof designed to perform the functions described herein. A general-purpose processor can be a microprocessor, or any conventional processor, controller, microcontroller or state machine. The processor can also be implemented as a combination of computing devices, such as a combination of a DSP and a microprocessor, a plurality of microprocessors, one or more microprocessors combined with a DSP core, or any other such configuration. According to example embodiments, specific processes and methods can be performed by circuits specific to a given function. A memory (e.g., a memory, a memory unit, a storage device) may include one or more devices (e.g., RAM, ROM, flash memory, hard disk storage) for storing data and / or computer code to complete or facilitate the various processes, layers and modules described in this disclosure. The memory may be or include volatile memory or nonvolatile memory, and may include database components, object code components, script components, or any other type of information structure for supporting the various activities and information structures described in the present disclosure. According to an example embodiment, the memory is communicatively connected to the processor via the processing circuit and includes computer code for executing (e.g., executed by the processing circuit or the processor) one or more processes described herein.

[0109] The present disclosure contemplates methods, systems and program products for implementing various operations on any machine-readable medium. The embodiments of the present disclosure may be implemented using an existing computer processor, or by a dedicated computer processor for a suitable system combined for this purpose or another purpose, or by a hard-wired system. The embodiments within the scope of the present disclosure include a program product, which includes a machine-readable medium for carrying or having a machine-executable instruction or data structure stored thereon. Such a machine-readable medium may be any available medium that can be accessed by a general or special-purpose computer or other machine with a processor. For example, such a machine-readable medium may include RAM, ROM, EPROM, EEPROM or other optical disk storage, disk storage or other magnetic storage device, or any other medium that can be used to carry or store the required program code in the form of a machine-executable instruction or data structure and can be accessed by a general or special-purpose computer or other machine with a processor. The above combination is also included in the scope of the machine-readable medium. Machine-executable instructions include instructions and data that, for example, enable a general-purpose computer, a special-purpose computer or a special-purpose processing machine to perform a specific function or function group.

[0110] Although the drawings and description may illustrate a specific order of method steps, unless otherwise specified above, the order of these steps may be different from that depicted and described. Also, unless otherwise specified above, two or more steps may be performed simultaneously or partially simultaneously.

[0111] It is important to note that any element disclosed in one embodiment may be combined or used with any other embodiment disclosed herein. Figures 1 to 17 The described example embodiments of the pillow heating element 156 and pillow massage system 150 may be incorporated into the Figures 18 to 21 The pillow 302 of the example embodiment described herein may be used in conjunction with reference to Figure 22 to Figure 29 While only one example of an element from one embodiment that can be combined with or used in another embodiment is described above, it should be understood that other elements of the various embodiments can be combined or used with any other embodiment disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A bathing massage chair, the bathing massage chair being configured to be removably connected to a bathtub and at least partially immersed in water in the bathtub when in use, the bathing massage chair comprising: A pillow configured to support the head or neck of a user when the user sits on the bathing massage chair, the pillow comprising: a pillow massage system configured to massage a user's head or neck; and a pillow heating element configured to heat the pillow; a back support configured to support a torso of the user when the user sits on the bathing and massaging chair, the back support comprising: an upper portion coupled to the pillow and a lower portion opposite the upper portion; a back massage system configured to massage the torso of the user; and a back heating element configured to heat the back support; a seat coupled to the lower portion of the back support, extending substantially perpendicular to the back support, and configured to support a lower body of the user when the user sits on the bathing massage chair; and a controller operably coupled to the pillow massage system, the pillow heating element, the back massage system, and the back heating element and configured to control the pillow massage system, the pillow heating element, the back massage system, and the back heating element, The body portion of the pillow is formed of an absorbent material having a density less than water and is configured to keep the pillow buoyant when the pillow is dropped into a body of water, And the back support is formed of an absorbent material having a density less than water and is configured to keep the back support buoyant when the back support is fully submerged in a body of water.

2. The bathing massage chair according to claim 1, wherein: The pillow also includes an audio system configured to output sound through a speaker coupled to the back support and operably coupled to the controller.

3. The bathing massage chair according to claim 2, wherein: The audio system comprises a first audio system and a second audio system; and Wherein, the first audio system is positioned opposite to the second audio system along a horizontal axis of the pillow.

4. The bath massage chair of claim 1 further comprising a track extending along a longitudinal axis of the back support between the upper portion and the lower portion of the back support.

5. The bathing massage chair according to claim 1, wherein: The pillow massaging system includes a first massaging actuator and a second massaging actuator, the first massaging actuator being positioned opposite the second massaging actuator along a horizontal axis of the pillow.

6. The bathing massage chair according to claim 1, wherein: The back massage system includes a third massage actuator and a fourth massage actuator coupled to each other by a frame, the third massage actuator being positioned opposite to the fourth massage actuator.

7. The bathing massage chair according to claim 1, further comprising a mounting assembly, wherein the mounting assembly comprises: a mounting system fixedly coupled to a rear surface of the back support, the mounting bracket including a slot positioned therein; as well as a mounting bracket configured to releasably attach to a surface of the bathtub, the mounting bracket comprising a protrusion configured to fit within the slot; Wherein, the mounting system is configured to receive the mounting flange to selectively couple the bath massage chair to the bathtub.

8. The bath massage chair of claim 1, the back support further comprising a battery configured to provide power to the bath massage chair.

9. The bathing massage chair according to claim 1, wherein: The seat includes a bumper positioned proximate an end of the seat, the bumper being configured to abut a horizontal surface of the bathtub when the bath massage chair is coupled to the bathtub.

10. A bath massage system, the bath massage system being configured to be removably coupled to a bathtub and at least partially submerged in water in the bathtub during use, the bath massage system comprising: A back support configured to support a torso of a user when the user is seated in the bath massage system, the back support comprising: A back massage system comprising one or more actuators; a back heating element coupled to the back massage system and configured to heat the back support, The back support is formed of an absorbent material having a density less than water and is configured to keep the back support buoyant when the back support is fully submerged in a body of water.

11. The bath massage system according to claim 10, further comprising a pillow, the pillow being configured to support the head or neck of the user when the user sits in the bath massage system, the pillow comprising: a pillow massage system configured to massage the head or neck of the user, the pillow massage system comprising a first massage actuator and a second massage actuator; a pillow heating element configured to heat the pillow; Wherein, the first massage actuator is positioned opposite to the second massage actuator along a horizontal axis of the pillow.

12. The bath massage system of claim 10, further comprising a seat coupled to a lower portion of the back support, extending substantially perpendicular to the back support, and configured to support a lower body of the user when the user sits in the bath massage system.

13. The bathing massage system according to claim 10, wherein: The back massage system comprises: a third actuator; and A fourth actuator is positioned opposite the third actuator, the third actuator being coupled to the fourth actuator by a backbone extending between the third actuator and the fourth actuator.

14. The bathing massage system according to claim 13, wherein: The back heating element includes a first heating element and a second heating element positioned opposite to the first heating element; and Wherein, the first heating element is coupled to the third actuator and the second heating element is coupled to the fourth actuator.

15. The bath massaging system of claim 10, further comprising a mounting assembly coupled behind the back support, the mounting assembly comprising a first receiving end coupled to the back support and a second receiving end coupled to the bathtub.

16. The bath massaging system of claim 10, further comprising a track extending between the upper and lower portions of the back support, the one or more actuators being coupled to the track.

17. A bath massage pillow configured to be removably coupled to a bathtub and to support a head or neck of a user in the bathtub, the bath massage pillow comprising: a first end portion; a second end opposite to the first end; A body portion extending between the first end and the second end, the body portion comprising: a pillow massage system configured to massage the head or neck of the user; a heating element positioned proximate the massage system, the heating element being configured to heat the pillow, The body portion is formed of an absorbent material having a density less than that of water and is configured to keep the bath massage pillow afloat when the bath massage pillow is dropped into a body of water.

18. The bath massage pillow of claim 17, further comprising a controller operably coupled to the massage system and the heating element, the controller configured to actuate the massage system and the heating element between an on position and a off position.

19. The bath massage pillow according to claim 17, wherein: A length of the body portion in a first direction extending from the first end to the second end is approximately twice a height of the body portion in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction.

20. The bath massage pillow of claim 17, further comprising a first audio system and a second audio system; and in, The first audio system is coupled to the first end and the second audio system is coupled to the second end.

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