Patents Assigned to Mapletree Investments
  • Patent number: 5448787
    Abstract: An adjustable seat for a spa. The spa has a seating or lounge area formed thereon of such shape and dimensions as to permit a person of typical physical dimensions to be seated in a lounging position. A nozzle is provided in the seating region of the lounge. A mixture of air and water flow through the nozzle and communicate with a plenum formed in the underside of a seat having one or more holes therein and fitted over the nozzle. The flow of air in combination with water serves to elevate the seat. An air valve serves to regulate the quantity of air drawn in by the water flowing through the nozzle, which, in turn, regulates the elevation of the seat. The lounge spa can be made as an original equipment unit. Alternatively, a seating system may be provided which is adapted to be retrofitted to an existing spa.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 12, 1995
    Assignee: Mapletree Investments
    Inventor: Don T. Allen
  • Patent number: D376852
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 1993
    Date of Patent: December 24, 1996
    Assignee: Mapletree Investments
    Inventor: Don T. Allen
  • Patent number: D380049
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 1993
    Date of Patent: June 17, 1997
    Assignee: Mapletree Investments
    Inventor: Don T. Allen