Abstract: An apparatus is provided for bathing body parts, such as the feet. The apparatus includes a bath chamber for containing fluid, such as water, and receiving the body part therein. The bath chamber includes a bottom surface and a wall structure extending upwardly therefrom. A pump is disposed adjacent to the bottom surface of the bath chamber, and a bubble egress tube is provided in communication with the pump and the bath chamber bottom surface. The bubble egress tube has a continuous configuration which traverses a surface area of the bath chamber bottom surface having a width dimension greater than the width of the egress tube. Air from the pump is directed into the bath chamber through egress holes formed in the bubble egress tube, thereby generating air bubbles in the fluid contained in the bath chamber.

Abstract: A foot spa apparatus is constructed to include a base holding a container, a water pump adapted to pump water from the container to horizontal spray tubes and a vertical nozzle tube to stimulate the sole of the foot and lower pat of the user's legs, a collapsible fence wall provided at the top of the container around the water chamber in the container and adjusted to the desired height, and an electric heating coil adapted to heat water in the container.

Abstract: The present invention provides a multifunctional foot spa comprising a chassis; a container disposed on the chassis comprising a left part and a right part; a foot rest arranged between the left part and the right part; central massage means including a massage axle and a massage accessory positioned on the foot rest; driving means comprising a plurality of motors for respectively driving the central massage means and producing hydraulic vibrations and bubbles in water filled in the container; heating means including a circuit for keeping the water at a predetermined temperature, and control means for controlling the driving means and heating means, wherein a plurality of holes and bulges are well-distributed on the base surface of the container, and a plurality of releasable and rotatable massage rollers are provided to match a plurality of recesses at the center of the base surface.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for bathing body parts, such as the feet. The apparatus includes a bath chamber for containing fluid, such as water, and receiving the body part therein. The bath chamber includes a bottom surface and a wall structure extending upwardly therefrom. A pump is disposed adjacent to the bottom surface of the bath chamber, and a bubble egress tube is provided in communication with the pump and the bath chamber bottom surface. The bubble egress tube has a continuous configuration which traverses a surface area of the bath chamber bottom surface having a width dimension greater than the width of the egress tube. Air from the pump is directed into the bath chamber through egress holes formed in the bubble egress tube, thereby generating air bubbles in the fluid contained in the bath chamber.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for bathing body parts, such as the feet. The apparatus includes a bath chamber for containing fluid, such as water, and receiving the body part therein. The bath chamber includes a bottom surface and a wall structure extending upwardly therefrom, wherein the wall structure has a contact area adapted to be exposed when fluid is contained in the bath chamber. A heating member is provided on the contact area for providing heat, such as infrared rays, to the body part when the body part is placed on the contact area. In addition, the bath apparatus can include at least one massage attachment adapted to be received on the contact area for massaging the body part when the body part engages the massage attachment.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for bathing body parts, such as the feet. The apparatus includes a bath chamber for containing fluid, such as water, and receiving the body part therein. The bath chamber includes a bottom surface and a wall structure extending upwardly therefrom, wherein the wall structure has a contact area adapted to be exposed when fluid is contained in the bath chamber. A heating member is provided on the contact area for providing heat, such as infrared rays, to the body part when the body part is placed on the contact area. In addition, the bath apparatus can include at least one massage attachment adapted to be received on the contact area for massaging the body part when the body part engages the massage attachment.

Abstract: A temperature-controller equipped foot-bathing device mainly comprises a basin, a heating device, a temperature-control device, a water pump, and an air-feeding device, wherein the heating device is disposed in a lower part of the basin for heating the loaded liquid. A user may control the liquid temperature externally to associate with air feeding and adjustment for the medicine blended liquid to seep through foot sole skin. Moreover, a dual-security mechanism of this invention is offered for protecting the user.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for bathing body parts, such as the feet. The apparatus includes a bath chamber for containing fluid, such as water, and receiving the body part therein. The bath chamber includes a bottom surface and a wall structure extending upwardly therefrom. A pump is disposed adjacent to the bottom surface of the bath chamber, and a bubble egress tube is provided in communication with the pump and the bath chamber bottom surface. The bubble egress tube has a continuous configuration which traverses a surface area of the bath chamber bottom surface having a width dimension greater than the width of the egress tube. Air from the pump is directed into the bath chamber through egress holes formed in the bubble egress tube, thereby generating air bubbles in the fluid contained in the bath chamber.

Abstract: The present invention provides a multifunctional foot spa comprising a chassis; a container disposed on the chassis comprising a left part and a right part; a foot rest arranged between the left part and the right part; central massage means including a massage axle and a massage accessory positioned on the foot rest; driving means comprising a plurality of motors for respectively driving the central massage means and producing hydraulic vibrations and bubbles in water filled in the container; heating means including a circuit for keeping the water at a predetermined temperature, and control means for controlling the driving means and heating means, wherein a plurality of holes and bulges are well-distributed on the base surface of the container, and a plurality of releasable and rotatable massage rollers are provided to match a plurality of recesses at the center of the base surface.

Abstract: A hand cleaning device includes a housing having an inner cleaning compartment. A pair of access openings are formed in the housing and communicate with a pair of cleaning chambers within the cleaning compartment. A reservoir is provided in the housing below the cleaning compartment for storing a supply of cleaning fluid. A plurality of nozzles are positioned in each cleaning chamber for directing cleaning fluid toward the hands of a user when inserted through the access openings. A pump is fluidly connected between the reservoir and the nozzles for transferring cleaning fluid from the reservoir to the nozzles. A power supply is connected to the pump and a switch is located within the housing between the power supply and the pump. The switch is operable to actuate the pump when a user's hand is positioned in the cleaning compartment. The switch may be manually actuable or may automatically sense the presence of a hand in the cleaning compartment.

Abstract: A foot cleaning device for use by a user in a bathing chamber. The device, which will preferably be situated on the floor or bottom surface of the bathing chamber, includes a reservoir to hold a cleaning fluid that is dispensed when the user steps upon the device. Bristles are provided on wall surfaces of the reservoir, and scrubbing arcs may further be included to assist in cleaning and scrubbing of a foot of the user.

Abstract: A nail tip removal apparatus includes a cup for holding nail tip removal solution. A transducer is mounted on the bottom of the cup to impart vibrations to the solution to promote penetration of the solution to soften the nail tip adhesive.

Abstract: The invention proposes a foot bath for applying a treatment liquid to feet and which facilitates the use of a smaller quality of treatment liquid. The foot bath comprises a deformable liquid collection surface (22) bounded by a rim to retain the liquid therewithin. More particularly the deformable liquid collection surface comprises a sheet of flexible impervious material disposed over a resilient supporting layer (20). The action for an animal walking on the surface (22) causes a well to be formed in the liquid collection surface into which the treatment liquid flows. The depth of the supporting layer determines the depth of the well.

Abstract: A foot bath formed of a base and a wall which are relatively collapsible wherein the reservoir is empty of fluid and there is no foot in the reservoir. The wall is inflatable by filling the cells with air, and deflatable by removing the air from the wall.

Abstract: A foot scrubbing system including a base member. A plurality of suction cups are disposed on a lower surface of the base member. A plurality of foot bristles extend upwardly from the base member. Three toe bristles are disposed within the base member inwardly of an end portion thereof.

Abstract: A foot massager is provided in the form of a footbath (1) having first and second foot receiving portions (10). The base (2) of the footbath (1) is provided with a plurality of movable massaging elements (31, 50) to perform a massaging function on the feet. In one embodiment, the massaging elements are half-round projections (31) formed on a movable member (30) and which project through apertures (33) in an overlying fixed member (32), while in a second embodiment the massaging elements are rotating wheels (50) fixed on the movable member (30).

Abstract: A foot washing system includes a rectangular container that is separated into a first compartment, a second compartment, and a third compartment. The container has slots formed in opposing edges thereof. A lid is slidably received within the slots formed in the opposing edges of the open top of the container. A foot scrubbing mechanism is secured within the first compartment of the rectangular container. A foot washing mechanism is secured within the second compartment of the rectangular container. A foot drying mechanism is secured within the third compartment of the rectangular container.

Abstract: A personal hygiene device for cleaning the hands or feet has an outer enclosure of generally donut-like shape which forms an open ended cavity for receiving a user's hand or foot. The innermost surfaces of the enclosure which face inwardly into the cavity are covered with bristles. The enclosure has an internal reservoir within its walls for containing a suitable detergent or soap solution, and one or more outlet openings in the innermost surfaces of the enclosure are connected to the reservoir. A pump mechanism allows the user to pump fluid from the reservoir to the outlet openings, so that the user can move their hand or foot back and forth over the bristles to work up a cleansing lather.

Abstract: A modular assembly for use in a swimming pool is described. This assembly integrates the technical components and accessories for swimming pools, including at least one stair, a horizontal submerged bathing portion capable of supporting a user while sitting or lying, a filtration vat enclosing a water filtration system for filtering water to and from the swimming pool into and out of the modular assembly, and a technical vat enclosing a system for pumping and water recycling for pumping and recycling water between the swimming pool and the modular assembly. The assembly of the present invention can also include additional accessories such as a foot bath, a bathing therapy system, a countercurrent swimming system, a submerged lighting system, and a shower. The entire module includes connections for water intake and water discharge for passage of water to and from the swimming pool, and electrical power connections for accessing electrical power.

Abstract: A device which supports a user's leg during treatment of the user's foot or leg includes a base and a pedestal assembly which support a channel-like element. The pedestal assembly and the channel-like element are adjustable for height and for angular orientation so the elements of the device are oriented and positioned to be most comfortable for each patient. Two liquid-accommodating containers are mounted in the top surface of the base, with one container on either side of the pedestal.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of cleaning a pipe system (3) in baths, preferably bath tubs, through which pipe system water and/or air is led into the bathwater (6) of the bath (1) to produce water currents and/or water/air currents (4) and/or air bubbles (5) therein. For effective cleaning, the pipe system (3) is flushed with pure water (31) after a bath has been taken before impurities in said pipe system have/had time to dry. A suitable apparatus for carrying out said method comprises a sensor (49) which is adapted to sense when bathing in the bath (1) has been concluded and to deliver when the bathing has been concluded a signal to a time lag relay (34) which is adapted to open a valve (33) for supply of flushing water (31) to a flushing device (30) for flushing of the pipe system (3) a certain time after the time lag relay (34) has received said signal from the sensor (49).

Abstract: A germical liquid-containment tray positionable alongside a swimming pool so that a person can stand in the tray to remove germs and/or dirt from the sole areas of his/her feet prior to entering the pool. The tray has the shape of two human feet, such that persons are alerted to the purpose of the tray without having to read special instructions or make inquiries of the pool owner.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of cleaning a pipe system (3) in baths, preferably bath tubs, through which pipe system water and/or air is led into the bath-water (6) of the bath (1) to produce water currents and/or water/air currents (4) and/or air bubbles (5) therein. For effective cleaning, the pipe system (3) is flushed with pure water (31) after a bath has been taken before impurities in said pipe system have/had time to dry. A suitable apparatus for carrying out said method comprises a sensor (49) which is adapted to sense when bathing in the bath (1) has been concluded and to deliver when the bathing has been concluded a signal to a time lag relay (34) which is adapted to open a valve (33) for supply of flushing water (31) to a flushing device (30) for flushing of the pipe system (3) a certain time after the time lag relay (34) has received said signal from the sensor (49).

Abstract: A pedestal table which is to be releasably secured to the floor area of a smooth surfaced hot tub, spa or whirlpool and includes a foot massage device powered by pressurized water from the whirlpool. The table includes a base member or pedestal having at least three elastomeric suction cups facing downwardly to come into contact with the floor area. An elongate, cylindrical column extends upwardly from the base member or pedestal through the water in the hot tub, spa or whirlpool to support a table top above the surface of the water. A supplemental column can be provided which supports the table top substantially in the plan of the top of the spa, and in such position, the table top serves as a center support for a rigid cover placed over the spa when the spa is not in use.

Abstract: The object of the invention is a feet washing and massaging machine having a basin (1) which is adapted for containing either one or both feet (2) placed on a footrest grid (3). On each foot (2) there acts a set of brushes (35,42,44) which is moved to and fro along the foot (2) and is carried by a pair of brush-carrying arms (33) which are introduced from above in the basin (1) and are driven by an electric motor (21) located outside of the basin (1), at a certain height thereover. The motor (22) is arranged on a support structure (11) containing the mechanical and electrical controls for the brush-carrying arms (33). The operative cycle of the machine is controlled by a programmer (48).

Abstract: An apparatus for brushing and bathing feet is provided and consists of an oblong receptacle having two side walls, a front wall, a rear wall, a center wall and a floor that forms two compartments for the feet, a bridge member affixed across top of the two side walls near the front wall of the receptacle to engage insteps of the feet, a plurality of short wall members affixed transverse to the front wall to engage inbetween toes of the feet and brush-like material affixed to inner surfaces of the two side walls, the rear wall, the center wall, the floor, the bridge member and the short wall members so that all parts of the feet can be cleaned by rubbing all parts of the feet against the brush-like material.

Abstract: A foot support for use in a shower stall or bathtub enclosure during showering, whereon a person can rest or support his foot while applying soap thereto, the support including a series of indentation therein that confirm to a bather's foot, either left or right, wherein the foot is rested and supported as it is soaped, eliminating slippage thereof as it is pivoted and canted as it is washed.

Abstract: Automatic foot washing apparatus comprise a bath vessel delimiting a washing chamber and having an upper wall with two adjacent apertures provided with annular seals which, in use, sealingly surround the legs of a user. There are provided spray means associated with at least one of the side walls of the bath, washing means for supplying a washing liquid to the spray means, discharge means for discharging the washing liquid from the bath, and control means for controlling the supply means and the discharge means according to a predetermined cycle.

Abstract: An animal footbath comprises a trough (10) along which the animals pass and a perforate inner floor (24) raised above the bottom of the trough so that muck from the animals' feet falls through and is not stirred up by the hooves. Also it reduces spillage and splashing. The perforate floor slopes downwardly on either side (26) of a central line so that the hooves are spread as the animal proceeds.