Abstract: A carrying case system for a handheld 3D scanner is presented for holding a handheld 3D scanner and associated calibration plate. The carrying case includes a main body with a lower body member defining a space for holding the 3D scanner, a protective frame member distinct from the lower body member for holding the calibration plate and a positioning system for mounting the protective frame member to the main body of the carrying case system in a selected one of a plurality of different calibration positions. The different calibration positions define respective inclination angles between the calibration plate and the main body. A method for using such a carrying case when calibrating a handheld 3D scanner is also presented.

Abstract: Disclosed is a shower base for a space-limited room. The base includes a floor and two rear perimeter portions orthogonally connected at a first junction. The rear perimeter portions are sized and shaped to locate the shower base into a corner of the room. Two front perimeter portions are connected respectively to the two rear perimeter portions at second and third junctions at first and second inner angles each greater than ninety degrees. A third front perimeter portion interconnects the two front perimeter portions at fourth and fifth junctions.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a prefabricated shower base. The shower base has a funnelled floor with a drain recess located in it. The drain recess has a bottom wall disposed along a first plane. A perimeter wall surrounds the funnelled floor and has a top perimeter wall surface disposed along a second plane, which defines a shower base threshold. The perimeter wall has a bottom perimeter wall surface disposed along a third plane. The first plane is located below the third plane.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to structures for enclosing bathing fixtures, such as bathtubs, whirlpools and showers. More particularly, it relates to an apron assembly comprising a frame member and an access panel that are held together through magnetic means.

Abstract: A method for mounting a massaging micro jet in a slanted wall of a whirlpool bath, in a recessed position relative to the slanted wall, the micro jet being connectable to a pressurized fluid supply. The method comprises: performing an opening in the slanted wall; inserting a holding cup a predetermined orientation in the opening, the holding cup having a mounting flange at a free end, a bottom partition recessed from the free end, and a micro jet mounted to the bottom partition and having a port extending there through, the mounting flange of the holding cup abutting an inner surface of the slanted wall and the port being oriented substantially horizontally in the predetermined orientation; and securing the mounting flange of the holding cup to the slanted wall.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method for mounting micro jets on whirlpool bath surfaces. Micro jets are mounted in the bottom of cups. The cup containing the micro jet is mounted in an opening performed in the whirlpool bath shell. The proposed method is specially interesting for jets located on surfaces where fluid flows are obstructed such as the surface where a person's back rests when someone lies in a whirlpool bath. This method allows manufacturers to install micro jets those whirlpool bath surfaces without having a recessed part. Moreover, it allows to modify easily the fluid jet pattern depending on the consumer's needs. The present invention also concerns recessed micro jets for whirlpool baths and method for mounting the same.

Abstract: A bathing device, such as a bathtub, a tub shower, a shower, a spa and a pool, comprises a substantially iron-free shell and at least one heating pad in direct conductive heat exchange contact with the shell. It also relates to a method for manufacturing a heated bathing device.