Foot Patents (Class 4/574.1)
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Patent number: 11638475Abstract: A system and method for providing a hammock for a user to rest thereon in the water of the spa. The hammock may include a proximal end with head support portion and one or more attachment means for connection to an anchor on the spa shell, and a distal end with one or more attachment means for connection to an anchor on the spa shell. One or more lateral coupling members may couple the hammock to the lateral sides of the spa, and one or more longitudinal coupling members may couple the hammock to a front side and/or back side of the spa. The longitudinal and lateral coupling members may support the hammock in the water to give the user a unique flotation experience.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2021Date of Patent: May 2, 2023Assignee: Bullfrog International, LCInventors: Eric Hales, Mark McLane, Robert Santos, Richard Eddington
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Patent number: 11583472Abstract: A spa system having a chair attachment and a tabletop device. The chair attachment includes a receptacle which is removably attachable to a chair which has a motor for providing bubble treatments. The receptable includes a housing attachment having water jets to provide a spa treatment to a user. Further, the receptacle allows for a user to submerge their entire hand within water located in the receptacle. Additionally, the tabletop device is mounted onto a table to then aid in providing spa treatment for a user. Each device contains a compartment that is attachable to the side of the device which contains various utensils to aid a user in a manicure.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2020Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Inventor: Carrol Myers-Ramsay
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Patent number: 11406226Abstract: A leg care apparatus includes a main body configured to provide an action space in which a leg is accommodated, an action space adjustment module configured to adjust a size of an inlet of the action space, at least one proximity sensor configured to sense a user's access, and a controller configured to control the action space adjustment module in response to at least one sensing signal.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2020Date of Patent: August 9, 2022Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.Inventors: Hyunsun Yoo, Jaehung Chun, Joogyeom Kim
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Patent number: 11369177Abstract: A system for washing the hair, including a first reservoir for receiving a first liquid (L1) constituted by or comprising water, a second reservoir for receiving a second liquid (L2) including a treatment product diluted in water in an amount of less than or equal to 2.5% by weight relative to the total weight of the second liquid (L2), a shower head with a supply rate of between 0.3 and 5 L/min, configured to deliver a jet of droplets onto the hair. The shower head is further supplied with liquid, taken exclusively from one or other of the reservoirs, with an overpressure.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2019Date of Patent: June 28, 2022Assignee: L'OREALInventors: Jean-Luc Robinault, Henri Samain
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Patent number: 8918924Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments of systems and methods directed to a pedicure spa apparatus. A pedicure spa can include a basin having an embedded light aperture on a first interior surface of the basin. The embedded light aperture can further includes a light passing layer configured to fluidically seal the embedded light aperture and be substantially seamless with the first interior surface of the basin. The pedicure spa can also include a water agitation device coupled to an interior surface of the basin and a magnetic actuator coupled to an opposing surface of the interior surface.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2008Date of Patent: December 30, 2014Inventor: Quy That Ton
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Patent number: 8726430Abstract: A pedicure spa station platform that includes a raised platform having a front and a rear, and a seat area on the top surface of the platform for attaching a seat or chair. The platform has a basin tray for holding a basin. The basin tray area is positioned in front of the seat mount location. A well entrance is located between the seat area and the basin tray. The well has a sidewall with a front portion and a back portion, and a drain positioned in the sidewall. The sidewall forms a rim near the front portion (the well entrance). A vertical riser is positioned in front of the basin tray, and the vertical riser terminates in a footrest, where the footrest extends in part over and above the basin tray. The foot rest is movable with respect to the raised platform.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2011Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Assignee: Gulfstream Inc.Inventors: Minh Sang Tran, Christopher Alexander
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Patent number: 8225435Abstract: A shower bench includes an L-shaped first brace with legs attached to vertical shower walls. A bench subassembly includes a cross brace, a foam block, and a T-shaped beam made of cementitious bonding agent that adheres the cross brace to the foam block and also adds strength to a front edge of the foam block. The brace and the block are cut to fit horizontally against the first brace with legs overlapping, such that the braces form a rigid geometric arrangement that supports the block. Ends of the braces are screwed together. The large uniform surfaces of the block are covered with tile and grout. The resulting assembly is extremely rigid and non-flexing, such that cracking of the tile and grout is substantially minimized, even when the bench is loaded up to 400 lbs.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2008Date of Patent: July 24, 2012Assignee: Noble CompanyInventors: Paul Kik, Jr., Jim Wadaga
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Patent number: 7950078Abstract: A preformed structural support for ceramic tile for use in constructing a horizontal support surface, such as a seat or a foot rest in a shower or the like installation environment is provided. The preformed structural support includes a base of a corrosion-resistant material that can be trimmed to conform to the irregularities of the structural walls to which it is to be installed against. The base includes tile receiving sides that are textured and are ready for the application of tile using a suitable adhesive, such as a thinset compound. The preformed structural support is installed without the use of penetrating fasteners, thereby preserving the integrity of the waterproofing of the shower.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2007Date of Patent: May 31, 2011Inventor: Robin Houpt
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Patent number: 7886376Abstract: A shower cube with shaving buddy is used for sitting while in the shower and resting one's leg on the movable shaving buddy or the like, has a sturdy plastic frame with a rubber gripping base. This sturdy plastic frame has a vinyl cushion seat cover which is able to be lifted up to a 90 degree angle at the hinges in order to release the movable shaving buddy. When the cushion seat is up, a large bath supply storage space is accessible with a rubber coated wire base insert. The movable shaving buddy has a rounded vinyl cushion leg rest for easier shaving of ones legs. The shaving buddy also has 2 drawers with rubber coated wire drawer inserts used to store smaller bath and shower storage needs.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2007Date of Patent: February 15, 2011Inventor: Kerrie Lynn Ray
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Publication number: 20110010837Abstract: A footrest mounting system is disclosed. In one embodiment, the footrest mounting system comprises: a mounting platform that is coupled to a footrest; a mounting arm that is coupled to the mounting platform at a proximal end; and a lower body having at least one mounting depression in which the mounting arm is disposed within such that the footrest is positioned at an incline relative to the lower body.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2009Publication date: January 20, 2011Inventor: Quy That Ton
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Publication number: 20100191654Abstract: One particular implementation of the present invention may involve a control unit of an ionic foot bath or other health product. The control unit may be connected to a network or the Internet such that the control unit may be monitored or controlled by a third party, such that the third party may provide programming updates, adjust the programming of the control unit to conform to the user's preferences and provide flexibility to a practitioner with several foot bath systems. The control unit may also provide the functionality of a pay-per-use method for use of the ionic foot bath. The method may allow a user or an operator of the product to purchase operational time that is desired to use the product. Once the operating time is purchased, the product may be operated for the purchased amount of time, at which point, more usage time may be purchased.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2010Publication date: July 29, 2010Applicant: A Major Difference, Inc.Inventors: Neill Edward Moroney, Brian Bell
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Patent number: 7624542Abstract: A shower or bath wall liner panel 1 includes panel sections on either side of a fold 4 down the panel, and opposing non-planar formations 7 and 8 integrally formed in the panel on either side of the fold 4 from which after installation of the liner panel one or more of a shelf, soap dish, flannel rail, or a step 10 may be supported within a shower enclosure or above a bath or which form integrally one or more of a shelf or basket, soap dish, flannel rail, or step.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2004Date of Patent: December 1, 2009Assignee: Kohler New Zealand LimitedInventor: John Hatrick-Smith
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Publication number: 20090183305Abstract: The present summary regards to a utility model patent to support the feet. It is belonging to sanitary metal field an it was developed to facilitate the foot washing during the shower and it is understood: by an ‘U’ structure (1)-(2); and by two nesting plates (4) in whose upper extremities are connected and it stays displaced in a sharp angle and the extremities of the extreme routes of the ‘U’ structure and the lower extremities of the said plates stays turned down and it foresee roles to fixation on the box wall or other shower places.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2008Publication date: July 23, 2009Inventor: Edsa Sampaio
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Patent number: 7490374Abstract: A spa apparatus includes an internal support structure having a front end and a rear end; a basin removably coupled and supported by the internal support structure proximate the front end, with the basin including a fluid circulation device; a seat coupled to the internal support structure, intermediate the basin and the rear end of the internal support structure; and at least a first and second shroud panel removably coupled to the internal support structure and configured to enclose a portion of the internal support structure.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2006Date of Patent: February 17, 2009Assignee: European Touch Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Norman R. Fugate, Robert J. Miller
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Patent number: 7472432Abstract: A bathtub insert that is used in combination with a standard bathtub (76) wherein, a top contour design (60) in an elongated shape, conforms to the curvature of the human body form. Includes and formed part of design (60) and a pair of arm rests (42) (44) and a hand rest (46) which is integrally part of upper back support rest (26), lower back support rest (28), seat support rest (30); and pair of leg supports (32) (34) (36) (38), and a foot rest (40) that is an extension of rest (30), which includes a pedestal support (51A/51B). Part of and in adherence to design (60) is a bottom contour design (62) that provides support to design (60) which conforms to the shape of a bathtub surface (72) in an angled curvature shape. Further providing and in coordination with design (62) is an entrance and exit area a in/out platform (52).Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2004Date of Patent: January 6, 2009Inventor: Letty Ann Owen
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Patent number: 7434792Abstract: A carbonic water production apparatus equipped with a carbonic acid gas dissolving apparatus 3 and a circulation pump 1, wherein water in a bath 11 is circulated by the circulation pump 1, and a carbonic acid gas is fed into the carbonic acid gas dissolving apparatus 3 to dissolve the carbonic acid gas in the water. The circulation pump 1 is a positive-displacement metering pump having a self-priming ability. A carbonic water production method using this apparatus is also provided, including an early step for producing carbonic water and a concentration maintaining step for the carbonic water. The carbonic water production apparatus includes a control for controlling the feeding pressure of carbonic water gas to give an intended concentration of carbonic acid gas. The carbonic water production apparatus automatically discharges out a drain. The carbonic water production apparatus is combined with a portable foot bath.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2007Date of Patent: October 14, 2008Assignees: Mitsubishi Rayon Engineering Co., Ltd., Mitsubishi Rayon Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yoshinori Nagasaka, Hiroki Sakakibara, Yuichi Morioka, Katsuya Sanai, Michio Kanno, Satoshi Takeda
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Publication number: 20080163417Abstract: While showering elderly people can become disoriented and slip and fall. By standing in the soft Shower Safety Ring a fall can be broken and prevent injury. Handicap and others may benefit from this device which slides horizontally and vertically. It also folds down when not in use and is out of the way.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2005Publication date: July 10, 2008Inventor: David L. Adams
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Patent number: 7266851Abstract: A foot support for supporting a foot of a person and inhibiting slipping of the foot down a wall when the person is shaving a leg includes a base plate being mountable to a wall of a shower. A mounting system is coupled to the base plate. The mounting system engages the wall to mount the base plate to the wall. A foot pad is coupled to the base plate opposite the mounting system. The foot pad receives the foot to support the foot and inhibit the foot from sliding along the wall.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2006Date of Patent: September 11, 2007Inventor: Renee A. Batalini
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Patent number: 6805678Abstract: A foot treating apparatus comprising a basin that is adapted for accepting and containing bathing water and is shaped and arranged to accommodate two human feet within the bathing water. A steam generator is included and adapted to accept and contain steamable water, to convert the steamable water into steam, and to direct the steam through a steam vent disposed above the bathing water and at one or both of the soles of those feet when the feet are removed from the bathing water. Dry massage means, heating means, vibration, and aeration are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 2001Date of Patent: October 19, 2004Assignee: Helen of TroyInventor: Michael Cafaro
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Patent number: 6802088Abstract: The present invention 10 discloses a portable bed device comprising a horizontal bottom 26 surrounded by vertical walls 28 with an open top forming a tub 32 for holding water therein in order to wash a person. The tub 32 has a removable side panel 42 incorporated into at least one sidewall wherein a latching mechanism 44 is used to attach the removable side panel to the tub 32. An adjustable backrest/footrest 38 is provided in order to rest the patient's head thereon wherein the backrest/footrest element is attached by tongue 39 and groove 40 fastening means to the sidewalls of the tub 32. A headrest 48 may also be removably attached to the backrest/footrest element.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2002Date of Patent: October 12, 2004Inventor: Daniel M Gruner
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Patent number: 6755398Abstract: A heated water mist therapy appliance generates temperature controlled therapeutic mist by applying ultrasonic vibration to temperature controlled (heated) water. The resulting heated water mist may be applied to the skin of the feet or diverted into a flexible conduit for application to other parts of the body. In some embodiments of the appliance, the user may control the temperature of the water used to make the mist, thereby controlling the temperature of the therapy. The user also controls the volume of water mist/air mixture by adjusting the speed of a fan. The appliance may include an ionizing electrode to enhance the ionic content of the water mist/air mixture.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2002Date of Patent: June 29, 2004Assignee: Raymond Electric (China) Ltd.Inventor: Ying Man John Wong
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Patent number: 6698039Abstract: The present invention relates to a footcare whirlpool massage instrument equipped with an ozone generator which can massage entire feet with jets of high-pressure water and simultaneously sterilize minute germs on the feet with ozone jets. In a footcare whirlpool massage instrument having a support base and a footbath part formed on the support base and into which water is jetted, the footcare whirlpool massage instrument equipped with an ozone generator according to the present invention further comprises an ozone generator installed inside the support base and for jetting ozone into the footbath part.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2002Date of Patent: March 2, 2004Assignee: Beaunix Co., Ltd.Inventor: Jung Hoon Park
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Patent number: 6681415Abstract: A transfer seat apparatus structured for simultaneous dependent slidable translation during manual rotation, through preferably about 90° of rotation, of a seat section of the apparatus with a person seated atop the seat section. The apparatus is particularly useful for transferring a physically impaired or weakened person into a bathtub or over a collecting basin when adapted and used as a commode. Thus, as the seat section is rotated with the person seated thereon, lateral linear translation is simultaneously effected which is dependently responsive to manual seat section rotation.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2002Date of Patent: January 27, 2004Inventor: Thomas S. Gallo
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Publication number: 20030056285Abstract: A disposable drainage container to be used in a medical procedure. One embodiment of the container comprises a sloped base and walls that are integrally formed with the sloped base. The container is adapted to collect fluids from the medical procedure and is made of a composition and shaped such that it is substantially rigid and such that it is not collapsible under weight of the fluid from the medical procedure. The container further comprises a drainage spout disposed within the sloped base that is configured such that it can be sealed to collect the fluid from the cystoscopy procedure and such that it can be unsealed to flush the fluid from the cystoscopy procedure. The composition is also disposable, is compatible with a surgical procedure environment, and provides substantial rigidity to the disposable drainage container.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2002Publication date: March 27, 2003Inventors: Janice R. Pollastri, Sandra A. Nowokunski
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Patent number: 6327721Abstract: A hydrotherapy unit has a housing supporting a tub. The tub has sidewalls defining arm rests, end walls defining a foot rest and back rest, and a bottom defining a seat. The seat, arm rests, foot rest and back rest form a chair for the user. Jets are located strategically about the tub to circulate water to zone therapy areas of the body for hydrotherapy. The unit is mounted on wheels or skids for mobility.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 1999Date of Patent: December 11, 2001Inventors: Thomas Devereaux, Sherry Devereaux
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Patent number: RE37481Abstract: A baby bathtub having a base with a reservoir therein in which the baby is supported and an outwardly extending headrest and leg rest that support the baby's head and legs when the baby is in the reservoir. The headrest and leg rest are pivotally connected to the base so that they can move from the extended operative positions to a retracted position over the base for convenient storage or toting of the bathtub.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 1997Date of Patent: December 25, 2001Assignee: Safety 1st, Inc.Inventors: David W. Crossley, Brian C. Sundberg, Michael S. Bernstein