Universal Spa Jet Adapter for Chemical-Free Filtration

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Solution Overview

Problem

Hot tubs require frequent chemical treatment and water replacement to maintain hygiene and effectiveness, which is costly and not eco-friendly, and existing jets often fail to provide adequate massage to all areas of the body.

Innovation Solution

A spa filtration and massage system that uses existing hot tub jets to filter water without chemicals, enhancing massage effects by extending jet pressure and compatibility with various jet sizes through a transformer, dispensing wand, and filtration system with multiple filters and a decorative ornament.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If chemicals are continuously added to maintain water hygiene, then water cleanliness is improved, but operational complexity and cost increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvewater hygieneVSAvoidchemical maintenance
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system uses the hot tub's existing jet pressure to automatically circulate and filter water through filters housed in ornamentations, enabling the hot tub to clean itself without external chemical intervention or additional power sources

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The invention extracts and removes contaminants from the water by installing removable filters within decorative ornamentations, allowing dirty filters to be taken out and replaced with clean ones during draining periods

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

2Ease of operation

If existing jets are used for massage, then system simplicity is maintained, but massage coverage is insufficient for all body areas

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemassage coverageVSAvoidjet system
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The dispensing wand serves multiple functions: it provides enhanced massage to areas not reached by existing jets, aids in filtering water by directing flow through filters, and can be positioned to target specific body areas as needed

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The dispensing wand acts as an intermediary device that extends the reach of existing jets, directing pressurized water to specific body areas that the original jet system cannot access directly

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Reliability

If water is replaced monthly to maintain cleanliness, then water quality is improved, but time and resource consumption increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvewater qualityVSAvoidmaintenance time
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The filtration system operates continuously whenever the hot tub jets are in use, constantly filtering water and extending the time between water replacements by maintaining water quality through ongoing filtration

Inventive Principle:
Principle #20Continuity of useful action

Solution Approach 2:

The system separates and removes contaminants through filters that can be easily discarded or cleaned, allowing the bulk water to be retained and reused for extended periods without full replacement

Inventive Principle:
Principle #34Discarding and recovering

4Productivity

If additional power source is added to enhance filtration and massage, then filtration effectiveness is improved, but system complexity and cost increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvefiltration effectivenessVSAvoidpower system
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system harnesses the existing pressurized water flow from the hot tub's jet system to drive filtration and massage functions, requiring no external power source while maintaining effectiveness

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The invention uses hydraulic pressure from the existing jet system to force water through filters and propel the dispensing wand for massage, converting the jet's kinetic energy into filtration and therapeutic action without additional power

Inventive Principle:
Principle #29Pneumatics and hydraulics

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

Provides a cost-effective, eco-friendly solution for maintaining clear and clean hot tub water, extending massage benefits to all body areas without the need for additional power or chemicals, compatible with both personal and commercial units.

Implementation Method 1

The present invention thoroughly filters the water of a hot tub without the need for any chemicals

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectPhysical filtration: Filter (physical)

Implementation Method 2

utilizes the existing jets of a hot tub to clean the water and extend the pressure of the existing jets

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectFluid pressure: Pressure Gradient

Data Source

PatentUS10850296B2Spa filtration and massage system for a hot tub
Publication Date: 2020.12.01 COX STEPHEN GAYLE
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AI summary

A spa filtration and massage system for a hot tub is an apparatus that is a universal tool that connects with a jet of a hot tub. The apparatus includes a transformer and a dispensing wand. The transformer connects the dispensing wand with a jet. The transformer serves as an adapter for the dispensing wand. The dispenser wand is preferably connected with the transformer with a flexible hose and an adapter to lengthen the connection between transformer and the dispensing wand. In a first embodiment, the dispensing wand serves to filter the water of the hot tub as the dispensing wand includes a filtration receptacle, a cap, and a plurality of holes. A plurality of filters is positioned within the filtration receptacle. In a second embodiment, the dispensing wand dispenses the pressurized water as a spray. In a third embodiment, the dispensing wand serves as a massager.