Combination bathtub and spa
US8453275B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 5, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jun 4, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 24, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61H2201/0207
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A combination bathtub and spa includes a tub enclosure that is adapted to contain a quantity of water, a drain having a drain valve that may be opened to drain water from the tub enclosure or closed to retain water therein, a supply system for supplying water to the tub enclosure, and a lid that is adapted to removably cover the tub enclosure. The combination bathtub and spa also includes a pump having an inlet and an outlet, a suction line that provides a path for water from the tub enclosure to the inlet of the pump, a jet nozzle that is located in the sidewall of the tub enclosure, and a jet nozzle supply line that provides a path for water from the outlet of the pump to the jet nozzle. A filter is provided to filter the water that flows into the tub enclosure, as well as a heater for heating the water that flows into the tub enclosure. A control valve is adapted to open to allow water to flow through the filter or to close to stop the flow of water through the filter.
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