Head Or Back Patents (Class 4/575.1)
  • Patent number: 11951071
    Abstract: A massage pillow configured to be positioned over a fluid jet includes a cushion and a retaining assembly. The cushion includes a front surface, a rear surface, and side surfaces extending there between. The rear surface includes an annular edge defining an opening providing access to an interior of the cushion sized to at least partially cover the jet. The retainer assembly includes an opening configured to align with the jet and a peripheral edge configured to retain the annular edge of the cushion. The retainer assembly is configured to be removably fixed to a wall surrounding the jet with the jet aligned with the opening of the retainer assembly and the opening of the cushion, such that fluid expelled from the jet passes into the interior of the cushion, so that the pillow provides massage and/or warmth due to the expelled fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: Sundance Spas, Inc.
    Inventors: Carl Arsin, Mark Knight
  • Patent number: 11771268
    Abstract: A rolling medical bedside bathing tub is designed and configured to facilitate bathing for bedridden and other people with limited mobility. The bathing tub includes a bottom wall forming the bottom side of the bathing tub and a plurality of sidewalls extending from the bottom walls to define an enclosure. The bathing tub may include a backrest and an extendable seat to assist people in maintaining balance within the tub. Preferably, the bathing tub is portable. Additionally, the bathing tub may be extendable to allow for people of varying heights and sizes. A method for using the bathing tub is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Inventor: Dale House
  • Patent number: 11659914
    Abstract: A neck cushioning device (or a “shampoo roll”) that relieves neck pain of a first user during the washing of the first user's hair and also relieves back pain of a second user who is washing the first user's hair is described herein. The device includes a unitary elongated piece having a first side disposed opposite a second side and a first end disposed opposite a second end and a portion affixed to the first end of the unitary elongated piece. The second side of the neck cushioning device rests on a horizontal surface. A body of the user rests on the first side of the unitary elongated piece, a neck of a user is rested on the portion, and hair of the user is received in a sink.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Inventor: LaTresha M. Ellis
  • Patent number: 11458063
    Abstract: A posture improvement device having a material layer with a substantially central bore. A first rod is retained in the substantially central bore of the material layer. The first rod has a substantially central bore configured to receive a second rod. The first rod is configured to be oriented perpendicular to a user's spine during use to improve posture. The second rod is made of a substantially rigid material. The second rod is retained in the substantially central bore of the first rod. The first rod and the second rod are oriented in a nested configuration configured to increase rigidity. A removable barrier element is configured to retain the material layer and is configured to close and open with a fastener.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Inventor: Bruce Wayne Miller
  • Patent number: 11439222
    Abstract: The proposed is directed to a shampoo assisting device that is mounted on a wash basin, a bathtub, a sink, etc. with a simple configuration to allow the user to be shampooed while lying down. The shampoo assisting device includes a main body having a locking part provided on one side and a headrest part provided on the other side to support a user's head, and a first support protruding from a lower portion of the main body so as to be closely supported by a bottom surface of a wash basin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Inventor: Hyoung-Sub Kim
  • Patent number: 11202522
    Abstract: Provided is a suspension pillow that, when being used, gives an improved sense of stability and reduces a load applied on a neck and shoulders. A suspension pillow 10 is provided with: a placement part 1; a pair of support parts 3 which stand at a prescribed interval from the placement part 1; a side frame 4 which is disposed between the pair of support parts 3; and a sheet-like pillow part 5, wherein the pillow part 5 is connected, at at least three points or continuously, to the pair of support parts 3 and the side frame 4, and the pillow part 5 is connected, at a position above the pair of support parts 3, to the side frame 4.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2021
    Inventor: Hiromi Sakamoto
  • Patent number: 11083341
    Abstract: A bathing leg restraint includes a pair of base members and a connector member connecting the base members. A support extends upwardly from an upper surface of each base member. A leg restraint member is affixed to an upper end of each support, such that each leg restraint member is rotatably secured to its respective support. The lower surface of each base member is securable to the inner surface of a bathing enclosure, such as a bathtub. The base members contact and support the inner thighs of the user when the user is seated upright within the bathtub. The leg restraint members can be rotated overtop of the user's legs to prevent their legs from rising out of the water. The base members and the leg restraint members maintain the user's legs in a submerged state and prevent the user from sliding downwardly toward the opposite end of the bathtub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2021
    Inventor: Deborah Belback
  • Patent number: 11058200
    Abstract: An apparatus for assisting hair washing is provided. The apparatus comprises: a bed portion; and a stand coupled with one end of the bed portion to incline the bed portion, the stand having a support portion to support a portion of a neck or a head of a person who is at least partially on the inclined bed portion and has at least a head portion suspended in the air for hair washing. The bed portion and the stand are configured to fit within a bath tub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Inventor: Danielle Winston
  • Patent number: 10893779
    Abstract: A foam roll bath mat comprising suction cups on a bottom surface thereby securing the bath mat to a bathtub to prevent unwanted displacement while in use structured and arranged to allow a user to rest and elevate their legs while bathing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2021
    Inventor: Amy Joyner
  • Patent number: 10551875
    Abstract: A display apparatus includes a printed circuit board on which are mounted a light emitter to emit infrared rays and a light receiver to receive the infrared rays, and a light guide member surrounding the perimeter of a display module, to guide the infrared rays emitted from the light emitter to be received by the light receiver via a touch space. An interference fit between the printed circuit board and the light guide member is provided through elastic deformation of at least one of the printed circuit board or the light guide member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignee: HEWLETT-PACKARD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, L.P.
    Inventors: Sung Weon Song, Hwikyeong An, Hansang Oh
  • Patent number: 9795260
    Abstract: The object of the present invention is an axillary support device (1) for a handicapped user of a common shower stall provided with at least one flat wall, substantially constituted by a pair of transverse arms (2, 3) fixed to the flat wall of the shower stall by means of a pair of vertical supports (4, 5) firmly anchored to said wall. Said transverse arms (2, 3) are arranged in a manner so as to be substantially perpendicular, in the longitudinal direction thereof, to the wall to which they are fixed; such arms (2, 3) are shaped in a manner so as to have one end (6, 7) bent upward, one end constrained (8, 9) to the vertical supports (4, 5) and they are provided with a covering made of soft and impermeable material. The vertical position and the horizontal position of said transverse arms (2, 3) can be adjusted, the latter being translatable along said vertical supports (4, 5) and lockable in pre-established positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2017
    Assignee: Paultech S.R.L.
    Inventor: Paolo Castellini
  • Patent number: 9675214
    Abstract: A bathtub pillow for reducing a volume of water necessary for filling a bathtub and for providing support and comfort to a user's back, shoulders, neck, and head may include an outer shell defining an interior of the pillow, the outer shell having a front side, a backside, a left side, a right side, a top surface, and a bottom surface; a conformable filler filling the interior of the pillow; and a fastener attached to a surface of the pillow, the fastener being configured to removably attach to a surface of the bathtub. The pillow may be shaped to provide support to a user's back, shoulders, neck, and head. For example, the pillow may be vase shaped.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Inventor: Celtie Leigh Johnson
  • Patent number: 9565975
    Abstract: A bathtub chair is a planar support having a base rising upward to a first crest, extending downward therefrom to a though, rising upward therefrom to a second crest, and extending downward to a foot. The front base and rear foot are provided with a non-skid surface. An upper surface of the chair is provided with a non-skid cushion. An adjustment mechanism in the rear support base can be utilized to modify the tilt angle of the chair. The lower curve supports an occupant's legs and the larger curve supports the occupant's back and head. Maintaining the child's position minimizes water and soap flowing onto the child's face and eyes during washing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2017
    Inventors: Shirley Amato, Charles Amato
  • Patent number: 9113754
    Abstract: A bathtub cushion assembly with gel inserts selectively warms and cools a user's body and provides support to the user's body during a bath. The assembly includes a cushion having a head portion, a leg portion, and a middle portion extending between the head portion and the leg portion. The cushion has a top side positioned opposite a bottom side wherein the top side and the bottom side define an interior space configured to receive water and ice. A cavity extends downwardly into the top side of the cushion and through the interior space. A plurality of gel inserts is positioned in the cavity wherein the gel inserts are configured to provide comfort to a back of the user and maintain a temperature of the water and ice stored in the interior space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2015
    Inventor: Alana Taylor
  • Patent number: 8898826
    Abstract: A back rest device for a bathtub comprising a rest member having a front surface and a back surface, at least one suction cup, a cover with pockets, and at least one insertable pillow. The rest member is placed against a bathtub back and on a cushioned bathmat that suctions to the floor of the bathtub. The suction cups are attached to the back surface of the rest member to facilitate the attachment of the rest member to the bathtub back. The cover with pockets is attached to the front surface of the rest member and the insertable pillow is placed inside the pockets to create additional comfort.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Inventor: Heather Kobzan
  • Patent number: 8683623
    Abstract: A method for providing a cushion and tub assembly includes obtaining a cushion with magnets within the cushion. The method also comprises obtaining a metallic member, the metallic member magnetically attracting to the magnets in the cushion. The metallic member is permanently secured to a hidden surface of a tub at a location corresponding to a desired location of the cushion on the exposed surface of the tub. The tub and cushion are provided with a cushion being releasably connectable to the exposed surface of the tub at the desired location by attraction forces between the magnets and the metallic member through the tub wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Assignee: C.G. Air Systemes Inc.
    Inventors: Dominique Ciechanowski, Miguel Castellote
  • Patent number: 8666103
    Abstract: A waterproof pillow with audio unit is described. The waterproof pillow with audio unit includes a waterproof pillow, a sound unit and a remote control unit. Either the sound unit scans a plurality of audio devices for identifying the audio devices or the audio devices respectively scan the sound unit for identifying the sound unit to establish the communication links between the sound unit and audio devices. The sound unit then utilizes a switch unit to switch for selecting one of the audio devices. An audio output device is used to output the audio output of the selected audio device. The remote control unit controls the sound unit for selecting the musical sound of the audio devices served as the audio output. The remote control unit further adjusts the volume of the audio output.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: Dartpoint Tech Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chung-hsin Hsieh
  • Publication number: 20120324642
    Abstract: A method for providing a cushion and tub assembly is provided and comprises obtaining a cushion with magnets within the cushion. The method also comprises obtaining a metallic member, the metallic member magnetically attracting to the magnets in the cushion. The metallic member is permanently secured to a hidden surface of a tub at a location corresponding to a desired location of the cushion on the exposed surface of the tub. The tub and cushion are provided with a cushion being releasably connectable to the exposed surface of the tub at the desired location by attraction forces between the magnets and the metallic member through the tub wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2012
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Inventors: DOMINIQUE CIECHANOWSKI, Miguel Castellote
  • Patent number: 8276221
    Abstract: A method for providing a cushion and tub assembly is provided and comprises obtaining a cushion with magnets within the cushion. The method also comprises obtaining a metallic member, the metallic member magnetically attracting to the magnets in the cushion. The metallic member is permanently secured to a hidden surface of a tub at a location corresponding to a desired location of the cushion on the exposed surface of the tub. The tub and cushion are provided with a cushion being releasably connectable to the exposed surface of the tub at the desired location by attraction forces between the magnets and the metallic member through the tub wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Assignee: C.G. Air Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Dominique Ciechanowski, Miguel Castellote
  • Patent number: 8176578
    Abstract: A bath includes in or associated with an upper wall or rim section of the bath at least one water connection, a neck water outlet fitting 2 interchangeably connectable to the water connection to when connected direct a flow of water generally centrally on to the neck and/or upper back of a bather reclining against the adjacent bath wall, and a shoulders water outlet fitting or fittings 15 interchangeably connectable to the water connection to when connected direct a flow of water on to the shoulders or front shoulder regions of a bather reclining against the adjacent bath wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2012
    Assignee: Kohler New Zealand Limited
    Inventors: John Hatrick-Smith, David Gordon Arthur Crichton
  • Patent number: 8141181
    Abstract: A neck jet pillow for a spa or whirlpool tub removably mountable. The pillow has a soft membrane area occupying a central portion thereof, a first mounting member fixedly mountable onto a fluid jet, a second mounting member fixedly attached to the pillow and slidably and removably mountable onto the first mounting member, and a hole in the second mounting member coinciding with the membrane area whereby the jet can direct a fluid stream onto the backside of the membrane area. The first and second mounting members, when mounted together and onto the pillow and jet, define a water-tight cavity there between having a jet inlet and a discharge opening whereby spent fluid from the jet is discharged downward into the tub or spa. The mounting members may be sliding members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Assignee: Aquatic Co.
    Inventor: Michael Faulstich
  • Patent number: 8112830
    Abstract: A neck guard for a salon/barber industry sink, wherein the sink has an indentation in a lip of the sink to accommodate a person's neck. The neck guard includes a lower layer, a cushioning layer and a cover layer. The lower layer is flexible and incorporates fasteners such as suction cups configured to removably attach the lower layer to the sink. The cushioning layer is bonded to the lower layer and has a surface that is suitable for having the cover layer attached to it by means such as a low-tack, pressure-sensitive adhesive. The neck guard is sufficiently flexible to wrap around and conform to the indentation in the lip of the sink and to enable attachment of the fasteners to the sink, thereby securing the neck guard within the indentation in the lip of the sink.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Inventor: Kelley Brown
  • Patent number: 8042201
    Abstract: A bathtub cushion for configured to be disposed within a bathtub at least partially filled with a liquid for providing comfort and support to a user superposed thereon. The bathtub cushion includes a plurality of integrated sections with at least one of the sections being non-buoyant to substantially inhibit the section from floating. The sections further include three layers with one layer being comprised of a non-buoyant gel. The bathtub cushion further includes a plurality of suction cups for releasably securing the bathtub cushion within a bathtub. Additionally provided is a lumbar support pad for supporting the lumbar region of a user superposed on the bathtub cushion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2011
    Inventor: Jeanette Brooks
  • Patent number: 7996932
    Abstract: A spa wall mounted head rest directs a curved sheet of water against a user's neck and shoulders. The head rest is fed by two laterally spaced apart water flows and includes an internal manifold to uniformly direct the flows across a curved outlet. The resulting curved flow is uniformly directed against the user's neck and shoulders. The head rest has a curved back to allow mounting in a corner of the spa wall and includes an easily removable and replaceable head rest cover allowing easy maintenance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2011
    Inventor: Joseph G. Elnar
  • Publication number: 20110131721
    Abstract: A back rest device for a bathtub comprising a rest member having a front surface and a back surface, at least one suction cup, a cover with pockets, and at least one insertable pillow. The rest member is placed against a bathtub back and on a cushioned bathmat that suctions to the floor of the bathtub. The suction cups are attached to the back surface of the rest member to facilitate the attachment of the rest member to the bathtub back. The cover with pockets is attached to the front surface of the rest member and the insertable pillow is placed inside the pockets to create additional comfort.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2010
    Publication date: June 9, 2011
    Inventor: Heather Kobzan
  • Patent number: 7941877
    Abstract: A sound system and a head rest for a spa and a spa having a sound system are disclosed. The sound system includes a head rest mountable to a spa and at least one electronic speaker. The head rest includes sound emitting perforations and is mounted to the spa whereby the uppermost rim of the spa remains at a substantially uniform elevation. The electronic speaker is mounted to transmit audible sound through the perforations in the head rest. The head rest may also include a light-transferring insert that is illuminated to provide an enhanced bathing experience. The head rest may also include a fluid flow device, for example, a nozzle for water. The sound system and head rest can be used to introduce audio to a tub, spa, pool, bath, or shower while imposing little or no impact upon the fabrication, storage, or shipping of the tub, spa, pool, bath, or shower.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2011
    Assignee: Saratoga Spa and Bath Co., Inc.
    Inventors: W. John Gardenier, Anthony Brennan
  • Patent number: 7874024
    Abstract: The invention as presently conceived discloses a padded neck support for beauty salon washing sinks. The invention is an apparatus to aid in the support of a user's head during the hair washing process at a sink in a beauty salon. The head and neck support pad is configured as a conformable pad to be removably attached to the head receiving portion of a conventional hair salon sink. If necessary, means exist to removably attach multiple support pads thereon each other for vertical adjustment due to the physical characteristics of the individual user. The apparatus is covered with a waterproof cover for ease in washing after use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2011
    Inventor: Helen Singh
  • Publication number: 20090241255
    Abstract: A spa wall mounted head rest directs a curved sheet of water against a user's neck and shoulders. The head rest is fed by two laterally spaced apart water flows and includes an internal manifold to uniformly direct the flows across a curved outlet. The resulting curved flow is uniformly directed against the user's neck and shoulders. The head rest has a curved back to allow mounting in a corner of the spa wall and includes an easily removable and replaceable head rest cover allowing easy maintenance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2008
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Inventor: JOSEPH G. ELNAR
  • Publication number: 20090139020
    Abstract: A neck jet pillow for a spa or whirlpool tub removably mountable. The pillow has a soft membrane area occupying a central portion thereof, a first mounting member fixedly mountable onto a fluid jet, a second mounting member fixedly attached to the pillow and slidably and removably mountable onto the first mounting member, and a hole in the second mounting member coinciding with the membrane area whereby the jet can direct a fluid stream onto the backside of the membrane area. The first and second mounting members, when mounted together and onto the pillow and jet, define a water-tight cavity there between having a jet inlet and a discharge opening whereby spent fluid from the jet is discharged downward into the tub or spa. The mounting members may be sliding members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2007
    Publication date: June 4, 2009
    Inventor: Michael Faulstich
  • Publication number: 20090089926
    Abstract: A pillow having an arched elongated body with a front surface and a back surface, the front surface receiving a user's head, the back surface having at least two pillow bases, the arched elongated body forming an air gap between the at least two pillow bases to provide space for deflection of the arched elongated body when receiving the user's head.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2007
    Publication date: April 9, 2009
    Inventor: Christopher C. Larsen
  • Publication number: 20090089925
    Abstract: A pillow having an arched elongated body with a front surface and a back surface, the front surface receiving a user's head, the back surface having at least two pillow bases, the arched elongated body forming an air gap between the at least two pillow bases to provide space for deflection of the arched elongated body when receiving the user's head.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2007
    Publication date: April 9, 2009
    Inventor: Christopher C. Larsen
  • Publication number: 20090025137
    Abstract: The invention relates to a Bath Comfort Bed and consists of 3 parts. The headrest with, or without massage-function, the back and the seat. On the bottom side of the Bath Comfort Bed are sucking cups attached used to make sure the entire bed will be sufficiently fastened/fixed to the bath side. On the bottom side of each part are 2 valves, 1 for air and 1 for liquid(s) used to fill the bed with liquid(s) and/or air. On the back support and the seat are several partitions with open spaces used for stabilisation. The Bath Comfort Bed has been made of flexible plastic. The topside of the Bath Comfort Bed has a rough structure to prevent slipping. The headrest, back support and seat can be separated from each other and used individually. The Bath Comfort Bed needs to be used to give more comfort to bathing and to let children bath more safely.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2008
    Publication date: January 29, 2009
    Inventors: Geurt Otermans, Sirley Ballester
  • Patent number: 7472432
    Abstract: A bathtub insert that is used in combination with a standard bathtub (76) wherein, a top contour design (60) in an elongated shape, conforms to the curvature of the human body form. Includes and formed part of design (60) and a pair of arm rests (42) (44) and a hand rest (46) which is integrally part of upper back support rest (26), lower back support rest (28), seat support rest (30); and pair of leg supports (32) (34) (36) (38), and a foot rest (40) that is an extension of rest (30), which includes a pedestal support (51A/51B). Part of and in adherence to design (60) is a bottom contour design (62) that provides support to design (60) which conforms to the shape of a bathtub surface (72) in an angled curvature shape. Further providing and in coordination with design (62) is an entrance and exit area a in/out platform (52).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2009
    Inventor: Letty Ann Owen
  • Publication number: 20080148472
    Abstract: A bath tub cushion for lining one end surface and a portion of a bottom surface of a bath tub includes a back portion having a number of fluid impermeable chambers formed therein. A fluid communication device is disposed in fluid communication with an interior portion of the chambers for inflating and deflating them as necessary. An anti-slip mechanism is disposed on a back surface of the back portion which engages an end of such bath tub to prevent movement during use. A bottom portion extends toward an opposed end of such tub and is connected to a bottom edge of a front portion of such back portion for supporting a person's hips during bathing. There is an additional anti-slip mechanism disposed on a bottom surface of the bottom portion which engages bottom surface of such bath tub for preventing movement of the bottom portion during use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2007
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Inventors: Maryann Cline, David Cline
  • Patent number: 7310835
    Abstract: Systems and techniques to provide a flexing support in a spa, such as a flexing spa headrest. In general, in one implementation, a system includes a surface defining a multi-level recess including a primary recess and secondary mounting recesses, and a pillow including a flexible concave pad and mounts that couple the flexible concave pad with the surface, the secondary mounting recesses receiving the mounts such that the flexible concave pad is suspended above the primary recess, a curved edge of the flexible concave pad contacts the surface, and the flexible concave pad mechanically flexes concavely between the mounts and about the curved edge when force is applied.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2007
    Assignee: Dimension One Spas
    Inventor: Victor Lee Walker
  • Publication number: 20070214561
    Abstract: A bathtub cushion for configured to be disposed within a bathtub at least partially filled with a liquid for providing comfort and support to a user superposed thereon. The bathtub cushion includes a plurality of integrated sections with at least one of the sections being non-buoyant to substantially inhibit the section from floating. The sections further include three layers with one layer being comprised of a non-buoyant gel. The bathtub cushion further includes a plurality of suction cups for releasably securing the bathtub cushion within a bathtub. Additionally provided is a lumbar support pad for supporting the lumbar region of a user superposed on the bathtub cushion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2007
    Publication date: September 20, 2007
    Inventor: Jeanette C. Brooks
  • Patent number: 6993797
    Abstract: A bathtub pillow has a resilient cover with a bulged portion having a cavity and a flat area formed around the bulged portion; a resilient spacer received inside the cavity of the resilient cover; multiple sucking disks formed under the flat area of the resilient cover; and a bottom grating detachably attached to the resilient cover to enclose the resilient spacer inside the bulged portion. Thereby, the bathtub pillow is detachable and has no seams formed on the bathtub pillow, whereby the bathtub pillow can be kept clean. The resilient spacer props the bulged portion to make the bathtub pillow have a certain flexible rigidity to support a user's head. The bottom grating allows water inside the bathtub pillow to drain out to enable the bathtub pillow dry out after use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2006
    Assignee: Golden Pond Plastic Manufacturing Company Ltd.
    Inventor: Tsan-Shin Yang
  • Patent number: 6802088
    Abstract: The present invention 10 discloses a portable bed device comprising a horizontal bottom 26 surrounded by vertical walls 28 with an open top forming a tub 32 for holding water therein in order to wash a person. The tub 32 has a removable side panel 42 incorporated into at least one sidewall wherein a latching mechanism 44 is used to attach the removable side panel to the tub 32. An adjustable backrest/footrest 38 is provided in order to rest the patient's head thereon wherein the backrest/footrest element is attached by tongue 39 and groove 40 fastening means to the sidewalls of the tub 32. A headrest 48 may also be removably attached to the backrest/footrest element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Inventor: Daniel M Gruner
  • Patent number: 6760933
    Abstract: A cushion device for use when at least partially submerged in the water of a bath, a hot tub or the like, comprising a flexible hollow, enclosed shell having upper and lower ends, and being capable of containing liquid without substantial leakage, and having a plurality of ports that can allow gas or liquid to enter into or to escape from the shell, the ports being provided with closure means which can substantially prevent entry and escape of gas or liquid from the shell. The shell is capable of maintaining a substantial volume by virtue of a spacing device or its own inherent firmness, rigidy or stiffness, when the shell is open to ambient water or air pressure, and further comprises a weight tending to hold the lower end of said device in a position below said upper end when the device is submerged or partially submerged. The device is designed to fill automatically with water while a bathtub is being filled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2004
    Inventor: Conghua Li
  • Patent number: 6691337
    Abstract: A cushioned support apparatus (10) for use in combination with a conventional bathtub/spa (100) wherein the support apparatus (10) includes a pair of extension arm members (30) (30′) formed integrally with a main upper body support unit (11) having an upper backrest portion (25) wherein, the upperback rest portion (26) is also provided with an elongated non-skid friction skirt member (40); and, wherein, the pair of extension arm members (30) (30′) are further provided with a plurality of contoured recesses (33) (34) dimensioned to receive and support bath accessories (200) and (201).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2004
    Inventor: Aaron J. Banks
  • Patent number: 6550078
    Abstract: A head and neck support for salon shampoo bowls is disclosed. The device is constructed and arranged to support a client's head and neck over a shampoo bowl in order to reduce the likelihood of strains and discomfort to the client and the hair stylist. The head and neck support is constructed to be received within a shampoo bowl and suspended by a strap provided with grasping elements for being passed over the sides of the bowl, and a hook like extended tongue passed through and supported by a neck depression defined within a front wall of the bowl.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2003
    Assignee: Hansford & Brown, Inc.
    Inventors: Joy Anderson Brown, Paula Thaxton Hansford
  • Patent number: 6551263
    Abstract: A neck massage apparatus for use in a spa hot tub system. The massage apparatus includes a pair of rotating jet nozzles located at a height near the neck of a user thereof sitting in the spa, wherein the jet nozzles are coupled to a source of water and air, respectively. A pliable membrane is disposed over the jet nozzles for restraining the water and air and for imparting a massage sensation to the user in response to movement of the water and air. Controlled size orifices are placed in the back of the apparatus to allow the water and air to escape. The size of these orifices are controlled to be slightly greater in area than the area of the combined air and water source pipes, thereby placing adequate pressure on the membrane to adapt to the shape of the user's neck and to impart a massage sensation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2003
    Assignee: Watkins Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventor: Denis P. Turner
  • Patent number: 6539561
    Abstract: An illumination device is provided on the back surface side of the bath tab vessel for receiving water formed of a transparent material or a translucent material. Furthermore, in a bath tab unit having a double-hulled structure consisting of an inner vessel and an outer vessel, the inner vessel is formed of a transparent material or a translucent material, and an illumination device is provided in a space between the inner vessel and the outer vessel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2003
    Inventor: Hideo Shimizu
  • Patent number: 6526605
    Abstract: An automatic hair washer comprises a hair washing cistern into which the head of a person whose hair is to be washed can be inserted, and hair washing means for spouting hot water into the hair washing cistern to wash the hair of the person, and further, a head support for supporting the head of the person in the hair washing cistern. Therefore, the automatic hair washer can wash the back of the neck of the person sufficiently, without putting a big burden on the neck.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2003
    Assignee: Oohiro Works, Ltd.
    Inventor: Hirohisa Shimizu
  • Patent number: 6502253
    Abstract: A pillow structure is releasably connected to a hot tub shell. The pillow structure includes a border pillow having an opening providing access to the border pillow interior and an insert pillow releasably attached to the border pillow. When in place, the insert pillow covers the opening for preventing manual access to and viewing of connector structure utilized to attach the border pillow to the shell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2003
    Assignee: Jacuzzi, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert Kent Olney
  • Publication number: 20020148038
    Abstract: A sound transmission assembly and illumination system for a tub, spa, pool, bath, or shower includes an electronic audio speaker or sound wave-guide. When the sound wave-guide is used, a source of sound waves, a sound wave distributor, and one or more sound wave guides transmit the sound waves to one or more speaker-like orifices in the spa housing or head rest. The wave guides are typically conduits through which sound waves can be transmitted. The orifices typically include some form of perforated cover and may include means for providing sound attenuation. In one embodiment, the sound waves are transmitted to two speaker-like orifices in a head rest such that a stereo sound system is provided for the bather. The head rest may include one or more light-transferring resilient inserts and a light source which illuminates the inserts, for example, a LED-type light source. Also, the speakers, insert, and light source may be incorporated into a single assembly adapted for mounting beneath a head rest of a spa.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2001
    Publication date: October 17, 2002
    Inventors: W. John Gardenier, Anthony Brennan
  • Patent number: 6327721
    Abstract: A hydrotherapy unit has a housing supporting a tub. The tub has sidewalls defining arm rests, end walls defining a foot rest and back rest, and a bottom defining a seat. The seat, arm rests, foot rest and back rest form a chair for the user. Jets are located strategically about the tub to circulate water to zone therapy areas of the body for hydrotherapy. The unit is mounted on wheels or skids for mobility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2001
    Inventors: Thomas Devereaux, Sherry Devereaux
  • Patent number: RE37481
    Abstract: A baby bathtub having a base with a reservoir therein in which the baby is supported and an outwardly extending headrest and leg rest that support the baby's head and legs when the baby is in the reservoir. The headrest and leg rest are pivotally connected to the base so that they can move from the extended operative positions to a retracted position over the base for convenient storage or toting of the bathtub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2001
    Assignee: Safety 1st, Inc.
    Inventors: David W. Crossley, Brian C. Sundberg, Michael S. Bernstein