Reconfigurable water distribution system for a walk-in tub bathing installation with a single pump for multiple functions
US11957283B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 17, 2021 |
| Grant date | Apr 16, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 20, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61H2201/1207
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A water distribution system for providing multiple bathing functions independently for a walk-in bath tub using one pump that delivers pressurized water to a first valve having a first outlet for communicating pressurized water to a second valve and a second outlet for communicating pressurized water to a drain, the second valve selectively positioned for communicating pressurized water selectively to a respective piping system for a micro bubbles bathing function and for a pressurized jet bathing function, and a controller for moving the valves selectively to provide three operational bathing functions independently with the one pump. A method for providing multiple bathing functions independently with one pump is disclosed.
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