Abstract: A method and apparatus for laminating a polyester film having a heat activated adhesive on one surface onto a porous polystyrene base to form the core of a spa cover or the like. The apparatus includes a table onto which a base is placed and a clamping structure for holding the film, the table communicating with a source of sub-atmospheric pressure. The clamping structure includes a pair of frames, one of which is pivotable relative to the other to open and receive the film therebetween to close upon and clamp the film. A lifting mechanism may lift both frames with the film clamp between the frames. The table is moveable into an oven having heating elements positioned at a location above the table and the clamping frames are lifted to bring the film in close proximity to the heating elements.

Abstract: A cover for spas, hot tubs and the like has a pair of cover portions hinged together along a common top edge. Each cover portion internally has an inflatable air bladder including a series of spaced apart brace members separating each bladder into a number of chambers, each brace member lying in a plane transverse to the axis of the hinge. An elongated pocket is formed in each cover portion adjacent to the hinge and extending in the direction of the hinge. Cross bracing is positionable within each pocket. The cross bracing includes a pair of hollow braces connected together by a stiffening member positioned within the hollow of each brace where the braces are joined together. The cover may be deflated and disassembled for transportation as a small package.

Abstract: A bath pillow for use as a head rest within a bathtub has an outer casing enclosing a resilient plastic foam filler. The casing includes a front covering and a rear covering secured together at respective peripheral edges corresponding to the peripheral configuration of the pillow. A sheet of film is disposed between the front and rear coverings and secured to the peripheral edges thereof. A resilient suction cup is secured to the sheet of film and projects outwardly from the rear covering so that the film and the front covering provide a water impervious enclosure about the foam filler, and the detaching force is not applied directly to the rear surface but is applied to the film sheet which is aided by the rear covering.