Flexible Fabric Supported By A Folding Frame Patents (Class 4/527)
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Patent number: 10874544Abstract: A system and method for automatically producing and monitoring a cryotherapy session within a chamber includes a plumbing system coupled to the chamber for cooling the chamber. A central controller may be coupled to the plumbing system. The central controller may be operable for: initiating the cryotherapy session within the chamber with a cryogenic gas flowing through the plumbing system for cooling the chamber to a first temperature; determining if the first temperature has been reached within the chamber; determining if a check-in command has been received for the cryotherapy session; and stopping the cryotherapy session after a predetermined period of time. The central controller may initiate a pre-cooling session for cooling the chamber to a second temperature which is different than the first temperature; and determine if the second temperature has been reached in the chamber. The pre-cooling session generally occurs prior to the cryotherapy session for removing ambient heat.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2019Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Assignee: IMPACT CRYOTHERAPY, INC.Inventors: Eugene L. Guertin, Thomas S. Sanders
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Patent number: 10271986Abstract: A system and method for automatically producing and monitoring a cryotherapy session within a chamber includes a plumbing system coupled to the chamber for cooling the chamber. A central controller may be coupled to the plumbing system. The central controller may be operable for: initiating the cryotherapy session within the chamber with a cryogenic gas flowing through the plumbing system for cooling the chamber to a first temperature; determining if the first temperature has been reached within the chamber; determining if a check-in command has been received for the cryotherapy session; and stopping the cryotherapy session after a predetermined period of time. The central controller may initiate a pre-cooling session for cooling the chamber to a second temperature which is different than the first temperature; and determine if the second temperature has been reached in the chamber. The pre-cooling session generally occurs prior to the cryotherapy session for removing ambient heat.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2016Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: IMPACT CRYOTHERAPY, INC.Inventors: Eugene L. Guertin, Thomas S. Sanders
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Patent number: 9801783Abstract: While such systems and methods can include any suitable component, in some cases, they include a first and a second piece of sauna housing and a sauna heater. In some such cases, the second piece of sauna housing slidingly couples with the first piece to define an interior sauna chamber. Additionally, in some cases, a first portion of the second piece of sauna housing is configured to slidably fit within the first piece such that a volume of the sauna chamber is configured to increase and decrease, respectively, when the second piece is moved into an extended position or when the second piece is moved from the extended position into a collapsed position in which the second piece nests within the first piece. In some cases, the first and second pieces include a ceiling that is configured to extend over a user within the sauna chamber. Other implementations are described.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2015Date of Patent: October 31, 2017Assignee: PARMIS D.O.O.Inventor: Milan Perović
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Patent number: 8925564Abstract: A portable steam sauna includes a collapsible canopy which can be deployed in a use or storage configuration, allowing for easy deployment and transportation. The collapsible canopy has two flexible poles which provide a framework to the collapsible canopy. The collapsible canopy and flexible poles can be secured to a base sheet, which itself is attached to a flat surface such as a massage table. The collapsible canopy and base sheet each have elastic perimeters which allow them to be stretched over a flat surface, similar to how a sheet is fitted to a mattress. The base sheet includes attachment points which interface with the flexible poles and help to secure the collapsible canopy in a use configuration. Steam is supplied to the canopy by means of a steam generator, steam hose, and a steam connector which is inserted through a steam opening on the collapsible canopy.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2012Date of Patent: January 6, 2015Assignee: Steamflex CorporationInventor: Adina P. Zeldin
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Patent number: 8657861Abstract: A gas mist pressure bath device includes a living-body cover member for covering the living-body's skin or the mucous membrane and forming a space for sealing the gas mist from the gas mist generating device inside of the living-body cover member, and a pressurizing member integrally formed with the living-body cover member pressurizing the gas mist in the living-body cover member. The pressurizing member is in a form of a ring, a hollow gas collection part, or a shielding film.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2009Date of Patent: February 25, 2014Assignees: ACP Japan Co., Ltd.Inventor: Shoichi Nakamura
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Publication number: 20100205736Abstract: A sauna apparatus is disclosed. The covering cloth of the sauna apparatus has at least a plastic gastight, an insulation and a cladding layers of cloths piled in sequence, followed by combining them into one piece by means of high frequency melting technology, and the covering cloth thus features air barrier and heat preservation which substantially boosts the heat efficiency of the sauna apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2009Publication date: August 19, 2010Inventors: Chung Tai Chang, Chia Hao Chang
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Publication number: 20080196152Abstract: A portable collapsible sauna system that includes a flexible collapsible lightweight shell that cooperates with a flexurally resilient frame to define an interior volume sufficiently large to receive a person therein, preferably in a seated position. A steamer generates steam which is communicated into the interior volume. The frame is preferably comprised of flexurally resilient, shape-memory elements that permit the structure to collapse into a compact position for traveling and storage.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2007Publication date: August 21, 2008Applicant: Hopson (H. K.) LimitedInventor: Juan Jose Campdera Lozano
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Patent number: 6745412Abstract: A portable and personal sauna that provides an inexpensive and easy to operate system, which provides steam with low operating costs. The portable sauna has an electric steamer with a timer, a safety thermostat, and a plate for containing herbs. When steam passes through the herb plate, the herbal steam can provide some healthy benefits to users. The preferable and safest place for the steamer is outside of the tub/shower area, where a flexible tube is used to guide the steam inside the tub/shower area.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2003Date of Patent: June 8, 2004Inventor: Zoltan Egeresi
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Patent number: 6615419Abstract: A sauna device includes a chamber made of an air-proof material. The chamber is assembled inside and supported with a flexible and collapsible support frame and provided with a vertical zipper at the front side for pulling open and close, having a through hole in the top side. A heating unit is placed in the chamber, having two heaters respectively fixed at the opposite ends of a telescopic bottom base. A PTC heating member is installed in the interior of each heater and an electric fan is positioned behind the heating member. Thus, when the wind produced by the electric fan blows through the heating member, the hot air produced in the chamber will be agitated to form up-and-down convection and evenly spread all over the interior of the chamber for use.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2002Date of Patent: September 9, 2003Inventor: Chung-Tai Chang
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Patent number: 6276001Abstract: A portable sauna enclosure comprises a foldable frame, a canopy, and a control device. The frame includes a plurality of pivotably connected boards. The canopy is covered on the frame and stretched by it for forming a space. The canopy includes a band along the internal edge of a neck hole having a hook or loop fastener on either end of the band for securing the ends together for preventing dry air from leaking when the band encloses the neck of the person who takes a bath, two side straps on the back of canopy each having a hook or loop fastener for securing the canopy when folded. A control device is provided on a side of the canopy. A heating element for generating dry heated air is provided on the inner surface of frame. A heat resistant layer is sandwiched between the heating element and frame. A protective layer is formed on the heating element for preventing a person from injuring due to direct contact with the high temperature-heating element.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2000Date of Patent: August 21, 2001Inventor: Shu-Lien Chen
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Patent number: 6257259Abstract: There is disclosed herein a multipurpose frame for use with a top mounted vehicle rack wherein the frame telescopingly attaches to the rack. As such, the frame is laterally extensible from the side of the vehicle and may be used to support a canopy, shower or serve as a clothes line or rain catch. A canopy may be attached at the outside ends of a plurality of extensions attached to the frame. The extensions may be removably attachable at the mounting portions of the frame of the present invention. In this fashion the canopy is sturdily supported by the extensions and can provide shade and protection from the elements to one who remains beneath it. Side walls may be attached to the frame to provide additional protection as well.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 1999Date of Patent: July 10, 2001Inventor: Kenneth Ardouin
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Patent number: 6170097Abstract: A sauna cabinet includes an outer cover and an inner supporting frame and is provided at one side with an opening via which a heat source is guided into the sauna cabinet. The outer cover is provided at a front side with a closable slit via which a user enters or leaves the sauna cabinet, and at a rear side with a door leaf that may be turned open for mounting or removing the supporting frame into or from the outer cover. Two sides of the outer cover are made of two spaced layers to provide two narrow spaces. The supporting frame includes two foldable back plates and two side plates separately inserted into the two narrow spaces of the outer cover. When the sauna cabinet is in use, the two back plates are aligned with each other by two fixtures connected to upper and lower joints of the back plates.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2000Date of Patent: January 9, 2001Inventor: Ding-Chen Lin
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Patent number: 6148450Abstract: A portable steam bath assembly for providing an easily assembled lightweight portable steam bath assembly device. The portable steam bath assembly includes a frame, side and rear panels, a floor assembly, an outer cover, and a steam generating assembly.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 1999Date of Patent: November 21, 2000Inventor: Valentine J. Nicholas
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Patent number: 5950254Abstract: A sauna having a substantially airtight room and a heating device is described. The heating device supplies heated air into the room. The sauna includes memory, a detector, and a controller. The memory stores a maximum value and a minimum value of a number of temperature ranges for the room. One temperature range is selected by the user. The detector detects the temperature in the room. The controller selectively activates and deactivates the heating device. The controller deactivates the heating device to lower the temperature of the heated air when the temperature in the room reaches the maximum value of the selected range, and activates the heating device to raise the temperature of the heated air when the temperature in the room reaches the minimum value of the selected range.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 1996Date of Patent: September 14, 1999Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Keibi SeisakushoInventor: Nobuhiro Yasue
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Patent number: 5870780Abstract: A collapsible steam cabin for personal body care includes a bottom panel, having a front edge, rounded back edge and upstanding side edges, a rear panel which has a rounded lower edge which is slidingly connected to the rounded back edge, the back edge and the lower edge being contiguous, and a top edge the rear panel being rotatable around the back edge from a substantially vertical position to a position wherein the top edge is proximal to the front edge of the bottom panel forming a closed construction, a flexible material connected to the front edge of the bottom panel and the top edge of the back panel, and a connector for attachment to a steam generator. The cabin is in one embodiment provided with a connector having an integrated connector comprising a steam inlet valve and an electrical contact for connection to an external steam generator comprising a complementary connector.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 1996Date of Patent: February 16, 1999Inventor: Dietwin Helmut Prommer
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Patent number: 5216763Abstract: A multipurpose, collapsible, shower apparatus for use almost anywhere but especially adapted for use in places somewhat remote from civilization such as recreational vehicles, campers, the outdoors, space vehicles and the like where there may be a limited amount of water or other liquid. The collapsible shower apparatus includes a curtain assembly having an inner wall, an outer wall and a porous element for separating the inner and outer walls; a series of spaced hollow hoops connected by one or more sets of hollow tubes (manifolds); one or more nozzles connected to and in communication with at least one of the hollow hoops; a source of fluid under pressure in communication with at least one of the hollow hoops; and a suction pump for withdrawing fluid from the interior of the curtain assembly.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 1992Date of Patent: June 8, 1993Inventor: Francis E. Grenier
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Patent number: 5069207Abstract: A physiotherapy device includes a bed structure having a horizontally disposed upper plate with a plurality of orifices. An apertured plate which forms a network having apertures rests on the upper plate. A plurality of spray nozzles are mounted below respective orifices for spraying upwardly through the orifices and the apertured plate. A shade and canvas provide a space for the user and are raisable and lowerable. A mounting means is provided for mounting the shade for pivoting movement about a horizontal axis. A controller then includes a heating tank filled with a suitable physiotherapeutic liquid, a conduit for delivering the heated liquid to the spray nozzles, and a control unit for controlling a heating of the liquid in the heating tank and a period of delivery of the liquid to the spray nozzles.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 1990Date of Patent: December 3, 1991Inventor: Shin-Hsiung Lin
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Patent number: 4928581Abstract: A portable negative air control unit and closure structure which can be utilized therewith to form enumerable different configurations. The basic unit includes a base which can be a shower containment pool, at least one closure structure having a door therein and top and side fabric walls which are removably attached to the closure structure, such as by zippers. The unit also can be attached to additional walls to form one of several interconnected units.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 1988Date of Patent: May 29, 1990Inventor: Earl B. Jacobson
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Patent number: 4773105Abstract: A collapsible sauna box is disclosed, which comprises a collapsible box body consisting of front and rear wall members, inwardly foldable left and right side wall members and a ceiling member provided at one end and heaters pivoted for angle adjustment to brackets capable of being mounted inside the collapsible box body at corners thereof. The side wall members, ceiling member and heaters are completely confined between the front and rear wall members overlapped over each other when the collapsible box body is in a collapsed state. In its collapsed state, the collapsible sauna box can be conveniently carried and stored. The heaters are not obstructive in the sauna box in use and can irradiate the user with far-infrared rays in a face-to-face relation to each other on the opposite sides of the user.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 1986Date of Patent: September 27, 1988Assignee: Japan Home Sauna Co., Ltd.Inventor: Takao Toyoshima