Abstract: An adjustable support means 100 for a bathroom fitting or the like comprises a first member 1 threadably engaged with a second member 4. A third member 5 is also threadably engaged with the second member 4. The first and third members 1, 5 are arranged in a non-rotating relationship, wherein rotation of the second member 4 in a first rotational direction relative to the first and third members 1, 5 causes relative movement between the first and third members 1, 5. The second member 4 is provided with reel means 15 for receiving a flexible member 17 which can be used to rotate the second member 4.

Abstract: Disclosed are systems and apparatus for controlling water flows into and/or out of a bath, shower or other similar bathroom fixture. A water mixing system for a bathroom fixture includes a conduit having a hot water inlet, a cold water inlet, and an outlet, as well as a flow controller for controlling the flow rates of water entering the conduit through the hot and cold water inlets, a temperature sensor downstream of the flow controller and upstream of the outlet, and a system controller which receives a signal from the temperature sensor and controls the flow controller in order to adjust the flow rates of hot and cold water in use, so the combined water flows have a required temperature at the outlet, wherein the hot water inlet and cold water inlet are provided with solenoid operated shut-off valves which are normally closed.

Abstract: Hartford loop manifold assembly installed in operable communication with an air control assembly in a whirlpool bathing system. The manifold assembly includes a tubular manifold housing having a coupling member in intussusceptible relation therewith. The manifold housing has an elongate body and an elongate wall coextensive with an upper body proximate extent and a lower body distal extent thereof. The elongate wall includes an internal manifold wall delineating a reception lumen that accommodates insertion of the coupling member therein. The internal manifold wall is disposed by a predetermined distance from an external manifold wall in parallel therewith to define a flow area therebetween. The external manifold wall has at least one outlet depending generally normally therefrom. Each outlet has a lumen defined therethrough for unoccluded fluid communication between each manifold flow area and at least one conduit detachably coupled to each outlet extent.

Abstract: The present invention provides a Hartford loop manifold assembly installed in operable communication with an air control assembly in a whirlpool bathing system. The manifold assembly includes a tubular manifold housing having a coupling member in intussusceptible relation therewith. The manifold housing has an elongate body and an elongate wall coextensive with an upper body proximate extent and a lower body distal extent thereof. The elongate wall includes an internal manifold wall delineating a reception lumen that accommodates insertion of the coupling member therein. The internal manifold wall is disposed by a predetermined distance from an external manifold wall in parallel therewith to define a flow area therebetween. The external manifold wall has at least one outlet depending generally normally therefrom. Each outlet has a lumen defined therethrough for unoccluded fluid communication between each manifold flow area and at least one conduit detachably coupled to each outlet extent.

Abstract: A mounting assembly is disclosed for mounting an object, such as a valve or a spa jet about an aperture in a wall such as a bath or shower wall. The assembly has the advantage that the object can be mounted such that it projects a predetermined distance from the front surface of the wall and can be secured to the wall by rotating a member on the front side of the wall. The invention also provides a valve assembly having relief between sealing surfaces to prevent the valve member seizing.

Abstract: A shower nozzle assembly is provided having a nozzle member that slides on an elongate slide bar mounted generally vertically on a wall of a shower installation. The position of the nozzle member can be adjusted on the slide bar to suit the height of a user, and has a U-bend adjacent to an upper end to provide a water inlet to the nozzle member. A flexible water conduit is provided between a water supply connection point of the shower installation and the water inlet. The water conduit is sufficiently long for at least a portion of the water conduit to extend past the water inlet irrespective of the position of the nozzle member relative to the slide bar.

Abstract: A rotary spray nozzle is provided in a housing which has one or more water inlets that direct the incoming water flow in a direction tangential to the inner walls of the housing. This creates a circular or swirling motion of water within the housing which in turn imparts a rotary motion to the nozzle. The liquid or water in the housing exits the housing through the rotating nozzle to thereby provide a rotary spray.

Abstract: A self draining bath fitting for use in bathing installations including baths, showers, spa baths or jacuzzis. A flow path is provided through the fitting to allow liquid to drain from the fitting under the influence of gravity. A mounting for a bath fitting is also provided having a face plate with a rear flexible membrane seal which is concealed behind the faceplate, and a mounting nut provided on the body of the fitting behind the bath wall. Tightening the nut secures the fitting about an aperture in the bath wall. The faceplate can be removed to allow access to the fitting for inspection and maintenance purposes.

Abstract: A mounting assembly is disclosed for mounting an object, such as a valve or a spa jet about an aperture in a wall such as a bath or shower wall. The assembly has the advantage that the object can be mounted such that it projects a predetermined distance from the front surface of the wall and can be secured to the wall by rotating a member on the front side of the wall.

Abstract: A pneumatic operator for an air switch is provided. The operator is used to deliver at pulse of relatively high pressure air to an air switch, such as an air switch which would be commonly used in a spa bath or spa pool installation to operate a pump. The operator has a cylindrical plunger within which is provided a stationary body and an O-ring on an outer surface of the stationary body provides a seal between the stationary body and the plunger. Depression of the plunger expels the air from the apparatus to operate an air switch. When the plunger is returning to its original position, the seal can move to allow air from the surrounding environment to enter the space between the plunger and the stationary body.

Abstract: A rotary spray nozzle is provided in a housing which has one or more water inlets that direct the incoming water flow in a direction tangential to the inner walls of the housing. This creates a circular or swirling motion of water within the housing which in turn imparts a rotary motion to the nozzle. The liquid or water in the housing exits the housing through the rotating nozzle to thereby provide a rotary spray.