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A bathtub, bath, or tub (informal) is a large or small container for holding water in which a person or animal may bathe. Most modern bathtubs are made of thermoformed acrylic, porcelain enameled steel, fiberglass-reinforced polyester, or porcelain enameled cast iron. A bathtub is usually placed in a bathroom either as a stand-alone fixture or in conjunction with a shower.
Tub for humidifier
A humidifier includes a tub. The tub includes a base plate; a tub base; a seal between the base plate and the tub base; and a latch mechanism that connects the base plate to the tub base so that the base plate is engaged with the seal. The latch mechanism may include an overcenter latch pivotably attached to the tub base and latch tabs formed on the base plate, the overcenter latch engaging the latch tabs in the connected position to connect the base plate to the tub base. The latch mechanism may alternatively include resilient tabs on the tub base, the resilient tabs elastically biasing the base plate toward the tub base upon connection of the base plate to the tub base. The resilient tabs may include tamper evident projections that indicate that the base plate has been disconnected from the tub base. The base plate may be stainless steel and be formed by stamping. The base plate may include a stamped ring. The humidifier further includes a tub lid configured to cover the tub to form a water container. A cradle receives the water container. A hinged lid on the cradle is pivotable between an open position permitting insertion of the water container into the cradle and a closed position covering the inserted water container. A heating element contacts the base plate when the water container is inserted into the cradle. The humidifier is connectable to a flow generator of a CPAP device.
Owner:RESMED LTD
Washing machine and method for controlling the same
ActiveUS20060016020A1Save washing waterAvoid damageOther washing machinesWashing machine with receptaclesCirculating pumpMechanical engineering
A washing machine includes a main body defining an outer appearance, a tub supported in the main body, a drum rotatably installed in the tub, a steam generating unit supplying steam into the drum, and a circulation pump returning washing water exhausted from a first side of the tub to a second side of the tub.
Owner:LG ELECTRONICS INC
Furcation tubing and fanout furcation kit
ActiveUS20080138026A1Reduced longitudinal shrinkageIncreased tensile bond strengthCoupling light guidesOptical light guidesFiberUltrasound attenuation
Furcation tubing is made of glass-filled Teflon (PTFE) that provides reduced longitudinal shrinkage and increased tensile bond strength in the standard colors utilized for fiber identification. The furcation tubing experiences no more longitudinal shrinkage than furcation tubing made of polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) and has a tensile bond strength no less than furcation tubing made of clear, etched Teflon (PTFE). A fanout furcation kit prevents movement of the separated optical fibers in a funnel area of a lower furcation body. The funnel area is bathtub shaped with an increasing depth in the direction of an insert block having at least two rows of passageways in a staggered array. Guide walls defining the funnel area form a seal with an upper furcation body. Use of the furcation tubing and fanout furcation kit significantly reduces unacceptable attenuation and micro-damage to optical fibers deployed in an outdoor fiber optic network.
Owner:CORNING OPTICAL COMM LLC
Furcation tubing and fanout furcation kit
ActiveUS7461981B2Reduced longitudinal shrinkageIncreased tensile bond strengthCoupling light guidesFiberUltrasound attenuation
Furcation tubing is made of glass-filled Teflon (PTFE) that provides reduced longitudinal shrinkage and increased tensile bond strength in the standard colors utilized for fiber identification. The furcation tubing experiences no more longitudinal shrinkage than furcation tubing made of polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) and has a tensile bond strength no less than furcation tubing made of clear, etched Teflon (PTFE). A fanout furcation kit prevents movement of the separated optical fibers in a funnel area of a lower furcation body. The funnel area is bathtub shaped with an increasing depth in the direction of an insert block having at least two rows of passageways in a staggered array. Guide walls defining the funnel area form a seal with an upper furcation body. Use of the furcation tubing and fanout furcation kit significantly reduces unacceptable attenuation and micro-damage to optical fibers deployed in an outdoor fiber optic network.
Owner:CORNING OPTICAL COMM LLC
Water heater
InactiveUS6943325B2Eliminate riskEliminate the risk of corrosionBathsDouchesWater useElectronic controller
An improved water heater for use in spas, hot tubs, pools, hydrotherapy pools, bath tubs, and similar bodies of water used indoors, outdoors, or both indoors and outdoors are used for both therapeutic and recreational purposes. The water heater uses heating element technology know as thick film on substrate comprising resistive elements bonded to the outer dry surface of a pipe to heat the pipe which in turn heats the water flowing therethrough. The heater is highly efficient due to the direct contact of the wet heating surface with the water and provides a smooth seamless inner heating surface by eliminating the need to pass electrical leads into the wet region of the heater. This virtually eliminates the risk of leaks in the water heater due to bulkhead fittings. The invention further eliminates the need for a heating element to be contained in the inner wet region of a spa heater, thereby reducing the risk of corrosion. The water heater is used in combination with an electronic controller having a microprocessor to control and regulate the operation of the water heater. The water heater can be used with electrical, electro-mechanical, and mechanical control systems for spas and can be retrofitted into existing spa applications.
Owner:DYMAS FUNDING COMPANY
Means for covering the flange of a waste water strainer
A waste water insert has a cylindrical wall surrounding a vertical cylindrical bore. A horizontal flange extends outwardly from the upper end of the wall and has a lip formed on its outer periphery. The horizontal flange of the waste water insert is super-imposed over the horizontal flange of a waste water strainer located in a bathtub, sink or the like. The cylindrical wall of the insert extends downwardly through the cylindrical wall of the waste water strainer with the two walls being spaced from each other by virtue of the cylindrical wall of the insert having a smaller diameter than that of the strainer. One or more grooves are within the cylindrical wall of the insert and receive resilient rings that engage the cylindrical wall of the strainer.
Owner:WCM IND INC
Submersible system for ultrasonic treatment
The system is used for therapeutically treating injuries using ultrasound. The system includes an ergonomically constructed ultrasonic transducer treatment head module and a main operating unit. The transducer treatment head module is positioned adjacent the area of the injury and excited for a predetermined period of time. The system includes a bathtub insert that envelops a portion of the patient's body, and means on the insert for positioning and holding the treatment head module adjacent positions on the patient's body.
Owner:EXOGEN
Non-contact measurement method of key physiological parameters
InactiveCN101006915AReduce volumeEasy to operateSensorsMeasuring/recording heart/pulse rateHuman bodyMedicine
The invention relates to a method for measuring key physiological parameters in noncontact manner, such as blood pressure and its change rate, electrocardiogram, blood oxygen saturation, respiratory frequency, and heart rate and its change rate. The key physiological parameters can be measured by analyzing plethysmographic signals and bioelectric signals collected by a sensor or a probe without contacting human body. The device adopted in the method has wider application scope than the conventional contact measurements, can be applied in particular environments such as mobile ambulance or battle field treatment, and can also be integrated in auxiliary facilities such as bathtub, bed and coach in everyday life. The device has the advantages of simple and easy operation, no affect to users' activities during measurements of physiological parameters, and no requirement of active intervention of users, and can provide safe, economical and practical, nondestructive real time continuous monitoring of physiological parameters for users.
Owner:THE CHINESE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG
Water heater
InactiveUS7057140B2Eliminate riskEliminate the risk of corrosionBathing devicesImmersion heating arrangementsWater useEngineering
An improved water heater for use in spas, hot tubs, pools, hydrotherapy pools, bath tubs, and similar bodies of water used indoors, outdoors, or both indoors and outdoors are used for both therapeutic and recreational purposes. The water heater uses heating element technology know as thick film on substrate comprising resistive elements bonded to the outer dry surface of a substrate to heat the substrate which in turn heats the water flowing through the heating chamber. The heater is highly efficient due to the direct contact of the wet heating surface with the water and provides a smooth seamless inner heating surface by eliminating the need to pass electrical leads into the wet region of the heater. This virtually eliminates the risk of leaks in the water heater due to bulkhead fittings. The invention further eliminates the need for a heating element to be contained in the inner wet region of a spa heater, thereby reducing the risk of corrosion. The water heater can be used with electrical, electro-mechanical, and mechanical control systems for spas and can be retrofitted into existing spa applications.
Owner:DYMAS FUNDING COMPANY
Dish washer/dryer
ActiveUS20090095330A1Reliable preventionReduce humidityTableware washing/rinsing machine detailsMultiple way valvesAir volumeAir blower
A dish washer / dryer includes a washing tub for accommodating an object to be washed, a washing section for washing the object to be washed, a heater for heating washing water, an exhaust port for discharging moisture inside the washing tub, an air blower for blowing outside-air, a mixing section disposed at an upstream side of the exhaust port and mixing the outside-air with washing-tub-inside-air, and an air volume distribution section for changing the feeding ratio of outside-air into the washing tub and the mixing section. This configuration provides a dish washer / dryer, in which a sufficient amount of outside-air is mixed with exhaust air in the washing tub so as to promote the temperature reduction of the exhaust air and the reduction of the moisture content in the exhaust air during drying operation, thereby enhancing the comfort of the exhaust air.
Owner:PANASONIC CORP
Moveable bathing seat
InactiveUS6088847AMove safely and easily in and out of a bathtubEasy to slideBathsDouchesBathingBathtub
An improved seat structure for assisting physically impaired individuals to bathe, including rectangular base which supports a seat. The seat is attached to a swivel which slides on tracks providing linear and rotary moveability. The base is affixed to adjoining walls of an existing bathtub enclosure by channels and fasteners.
Owner:BURROW ALBERT A
Prefabricated bathroom assembly and methods of its manufacture and installation
InactiveUS20090100769A1Maximal aesthetic qualityMaximum comfortBathsDouchesEngineeringPrefabrication
A prefabricated bathroom assembly and methods for its manufacture and installation are disclosed. For example, a prefabricated tub and / or shower assembly may be provided. In some embodiments, the prefabricated assembly may include at least a bathtub or a shower pan, tile surround(s), and a ceiling. The prefabricated assembly may be constructed substantially entirely off-site relative to a construction site and shipped to the construction site, for example, in substantially a single piece. Finishing face trim for making a seamless transition from the prefabricated assembly to the adjoining walls and ceiling may also be provided. In other embodiments, at least partially prefabricated panels (e.g., 3 wall panels and 1 ceiling panel), a tub or shower pan, the face trim, and / or other components may be shipped separately to the construction site for on-site assembly.
Owner:EGGROCK
Flexible Bathtub Waste Pipe Assembly for Bathtubs and the Like
InactiveUS20080196161A1Good mannersIncrease opportunitiesDomestic plumbingFlexible pipesTube drainBathtub
Owner:WCM IND INC
Apparatus for controlling the temperature of the water in a kitchen sink
InactiveUS20050044625A1Compensation for lossWash-standsDomestic plumbingTemperature controlFree cooling
Apparatus for use in controlling the temperature of the water in a kitchen sink (including a bathtub and / or other type of sink) for a reasonably extended period of time, without the necessity of adding additional hot water to the basin of the sink itself, to offset the loss of heat in the water as it naturally cools down over time. The invention also applies to the ability to maintain the water in a sink at a cool temperature, as opposed to a warm temperature. The preferred form of the invention provides a temperature controlling apparatus for a kitchen sink that can be integrally incorporated into the design of newly manufactured sink(s), and when activated by the user, automatically maintains the temperature of the water in the basin of a sink at an temperature level determined by the user.
Owner:KOMMERS WILLIAM JOHN
Infant bath toy mounting device
A bath toy mounting device adapted to be releasably secured to the side or bottom wall of a bathtub partially filled with water. The bath toy mounting device maintains a secure attachment to the bathtub but may be easily removed by an adult. The bath toy mounting device further includes a toy holding device, such as elongated bar, for suspending toys above the water. Toys are secured to and hang from the toy holding device by means of a coupling member. In this way, the coupling member allows the child to move the toys while restricting movement to the immediate vicinity of the toy holding device. Additionally, the bath toy mounting device insures that toys are readily accessible to the child while he or she takes a bath.
Owner:SUMMER INFANT USA
Shower curtain rail and glide assembly
A shower curtain and support system employs an elongated rail supported at the shower or tub. The rail extrusion can be an extrusion with an inverted U profile, with an open slot or slots at its base. There are glides, e.g., nylon members with a ball, hemisphere, or other wide head portion and shaft that projects out through the slot from the open interior of the rail. The glides have one or two hook structures for attaching to a fabric curtain and a vinyl curtain liner. In one preferred version, there is a liner hook and spring retaining arm on one side that fits into the grommet at the top of the liner. On the other side is a short arm with a button that fits into a button hole on the cloth or fabric curtain. The curtain has blind button holes or grommets at its upper hem, so that the hook structure, e.g., button, does not show.
Owner:KARTRI SALES
Draining liquid from a steam generator of a fabric treatment appliance
InactiveUS20070283509A1Other washing machinesCleaning using liquidsNuclear engineeringSteam generation
A method of operating a fabric treatment appliance comprises a steam generation step and, after the completion of the steam generation step, a draining step comprising draining liquid remaining in a chamber of the steam generator to a tub of the fabric treatment appliance. The steam generator in one embodiment can comprise the chamber, an inlet configured to introduce liquid into the chamber, an outlet configured to exhaust steam from the chamber, and a drain coupling the chamber to the tub and configured to drain liquid from the chamber to the tub.
Owner:WHIRLPOOL CORP
Overflow assembly for bathtubs and the like
An overflow system in the bathtub has an overflow port and has a drain pipe in connection with the overflow port. A threaded flange has a stub shoulder on one end which is fitted into a circular sleeve on the overflow port. The threaded flange has exterior threads on its outer surface and a thin diaphragm secured to the end thereof opposite to the stub shoulder. A large sealing washer embraces the outside of the circular flange on the overflow port and extends partially over the threads of the threaded flange. A large internally threaded nut is threadably mounted on the outer end of the threaded flange and compresses the sealing washer against a vertical flange on the port to seal the connection between the threaded flange and the port. A decorative cap is frictionally snapped into engagement with protrusions on the outer surface of the nut. The cap can be removed when needed to permit the plumber to gain access to the diaphragm to cut it open for fluid flow after the system has been tested for leaks, or put in place after the cut takes place.
Owner:WCM IND INC
Dishwasher with soil removal
Owner:WHIRLPOOL CORP
Apparatus for completely bathing oneself by users of wheelchair and an elderly, infirm people
Two versions of apparatus for completely bathing oneself by users of wheelchair and elderly, infirm people are disclosed. Both versions includes a slidable up and down carriage with reciprocating belt for soaping and showering bathers back, a chair with coil under the seat for washing bottom parts of the body, a hand shower, and an appliance for washing the feet. For users of wheelchair the chair is designed for sliding with the bather from exterior of the bathtub to the interior of the bathtub. In version for elderly, infirm people the chair seat is fixed in position over the longitudinal lip of the bathtub to let the user to sit down on this chair as well as he sat on a standard chair or toilet. The users back in this case will be in area of the bathtub, while the feet will be out and the water, which coming out will be gathered by curtain in folding tray and pumped back in the bathtub.
Owner:FAINBERG ABRAM
Bath drain closure assembly
ActiveUS7451502B2Operating means/releasing devices for valvesDomestic plumbingElectronic communicationWater level
A bath drain assembly for use with a bathtub having a drain closure device mounted to a bottom drain and a movable actuating member engaging the drain closure device such that the drain closure device is toggled between open an closed positions when activated. A control device is in electronic communication with a sensor adapted to sense water level of fluid contained within the bathtub such that the drain closure device is moved to an open position via the actuating member when the sensor detects a given water level.
Owner:WCM IND INC
Flow-through bathtub
A continuous flow bathtub having at least two inlets on the head end of the tub, such that water enters the bathtub above a user's shoulders, flowing down over the bather's body and down to the water level in the bathtub, flowing out through an overflow trough at the foot end. This provides a luxurious experience of massage by clean, unused flowing water, without the need for expensive, complicated anti-siphon devices.
Owner:GALYEAN TINSLEY A JR +1
Shower mounted back cleansing and massaging apparatus
InactiveUS6996861B1Quick and easy and effective mannerVariable effect of cleansingBathroom accessoriesControl switchShower
A selectable shower scrubber massager is an apparatus to aid in the scrubbing and cleaning of one's back while in the shower. The apparatus is suspended from the shower head from an adjustable hanger that permits vertical adjustment of the body of the apparatus. The body has three separate sections of brushes designed to clean and / or massage the upper, middle and lower areas of the back. Each section is provided with rotating brushes controlled by a variable speed motor. Each section also has a soap dispenser that provides for the application of liquid soap from an integral interior dispenser. On the back of the invention are a set of four suction cups to aid in attaching the invention to the shower or bath wall. Control switches and speed adjustments for each section are provided operatively coupled with a power source.
Owner:CLARK JR AARON THOMAS
CCD camera element used as actuation detector for electric plumbing products
InactiveUS20060231782A1Sensitive and accurate controlOperating means/releasing devices for valvesDomestic plumbingCcd cameraToilet
An improved method and control for identifying the presence of a user in the vicinity of a plumbing product utilizes a CCD camera to capture images. The captured images are analyzed to determine whether there is an actual user in a field of vision. If an actual user is determined to be in the image, then flow of water such as directing water outwardly of a faucet, or flushing of a toilet, is actuated. Further, the invention can be utilized in a tub and / or shower, and certain safety features can be provided by the control.
Owner:MASCO CORP
Faucet flow timing system that monitors volume of water usage
InactiveUS20080262755A1Temperature control without auxillary powerTesting/calibration apparatusWater useLow voltage
A battery powered, low voltage faucet flow timer, water usage calculator, and energy consumption awareness meter is simple to install and calibrate and may enable a user to understand the water usage associated with showering, bathing or other open faucet water use activity. The device may provide a simple method for calculating the flow characteristics for a shower, bath or other faucet and entering this flow rate into the timing device so that the timer provides an accurate calculation of water usage indicating both the time spent with the water running and approximate total water usage.
Owner:UMAGINATION LABS
Sanitary tub
Owner:ANDREJEWSKI HONKE & SOZIEN +1
Hydrotherapy circulation and cleaning system
InactiveUS20050120473A1Reduce riskEasy to disassembleBathing devicesEnvironmental engineeringWater circulation
A spa, whirlpool or hot tub hydrotherapy system comprised of a unitized pump and motor assembly to provide a pipeless water circulation and air injection system that is easy to clean. The system can optionally provide an ionization device, which injects a stream of silver, copper and zinc ions into the water to kill bacteria, mold and algae, and solid-state lighting.
Owner:MCDOUGALL EUGENE MR
Hard surface cleaning compositions, premoistened wipes, methods of use, and articles comprising said compositions or wipes and instructions for use resulting in easier cleaning and maintenance, improved surface appearance and/or hygiene under stress conditions such as no-rinse
InactiveUS20050153857A1Easy to useImprove hygieneNon-ionic surface-active compoundsOrganic detergent compounding agentsHydrophilic polymersSurface cleaning
Owner:PROCTER & GAMBLE CO
Anti-staining coating solution comprising inorganic polysilazane
By applying the solution comprising 0.5 to 10 % by weight of an inorganic polysilazane having repeating units represented by the general formula below and soluble in a solvent and a catalyst such as 4,4'-trimethylenebis (1-methylpiperidine) etc. onto the surfaces of the bodies and wheels of automobiles, dentures, tombstones, the interior and exterior of a house, products used with water in toilets, kitchens, washrooms, bathtubs, etc., signboards, signs, plastic products, glass products, etc., a rigid and dense silica coating is formed to confer a long-durable hydrophilic effect and anti-fouling effect on the surfaces. The solvent is properly selected from mineral spirit, paraffin type solvents, aromatic solvents, alicyclic solvents and mixture thereof depending on the article being coated.
Owner:CLARIANT FIANCE (BVI) LTD
Side door for walk-in tub
The present invention provides a door assembly for a walk-in bathtub. The assembly includes a frame shaped to fit a door threshold in the side of the walk-in bathtub, wherein the frame includes a track dedicated to accommodating a gasket along the length of the frame. The frame also includes a track dedicated to accommodating door hinges. In the preferred embodiment of the invention, the frame is made of a single extruded piece of aluminum that is powder coated to match the acrylic surface of the walk-in tub. The door is mounted onto the frame with hinges. A gasket is inserted into the track in the door frame and forms a water tight seal between the door and the frame. The door assembly can be installed in the bathtub as a separate, pre-assembled system, similar to a pre-hung door.
Owner:AS AMERICA +1
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