Patent · US Expired

Tanning pool

US5101823A · kind A · utility

44Cited by
9References
4Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 10, 1991
Grant dateApr 7, 1992
Priority date
Expiry dateApr 10, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47C1/14
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An apparatus for sun bathing, which includes an inflatable floor portion substantially rectangular in nature for supporting the length of a user lying on one's back or stomach; a continuous inflatable side wall portion rising the height above the floor portion and attach integral thereto, the side portion having a head rest portion, likewise inflatable for allowing the user to rest his head on that portion of the head rest portion while placement upon the position within the apparatus. For purposes of use, the apparatus is more particularly suitable for using on a hard surface, and to be filled with a predetermined quantity of fluid such as water in order to maintain the user cool during use. The apparatus may also be constructed of transparent plastic for allowing sun's rays through the wall of the apparatus yet have a reflective surface floor portion so that the sun's rays may be directed to other parts of a person's body which would not normally be exposed to the sun while laying in position within the apparatus.

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