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Cover assembly for a spa

US9181721B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 26, 2012
Grant dateNov 10, 2015
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Expiry dateJun 27, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61H33/02
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A spa according to the present invention includes a shell and a support structure including a base member, a plurality of side members and a plurality of end members to support the shell without the need for a sub-frame. The spa also includes a cover and a plurality of lifting members for supporting the cover. The lifting members are actuatable between a lowered position in which the cover is positioned generally atop the shell and an elevated position in which the cover is spaced from the shell and the support structure. The lifting members are secured to at least one of the side members and the end members.

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