Abstract: Bath tubs have been around for many hundreds of years, however the bath tub & shower combination not as long. The bath and shower combination has its conveniences, it gives the user a choice; the choice of just taking a tub bath, a shower or both. However, if the choice entails taking a shower, the results could means water on bathroom floor. Water on the floor presents a safety hazard that the elderly and very young find difficult to negotiate. Therefore there is a need to prevent water from exiting the bath tub and shower enclosure. What is new about this device or this tub & shower modification is its ability to keep bathroom floor dry, during the bathing process. It does this by redirecting the water back into the tub's own drainage system through a combination usage of shower curtains, water shields and a modified drainage system.

Abstract: A capped bathtub system including a bathing well having a rim extending along a perimeter of an upper part of the bathing well and a rim cap configured to cover the rim. The rim cap includes a first flange that extends partially along an inner surface of the bathing well, a second flange that extends partially along an outer surface of the bathing well, and a cover portion that connects the first flange to the second flange. At least one recess is formed into a portion of the rim that is covered by the rim cap.

Abstract: The description is given of a sanitary water-outflow fitting, in particular a tub-filling mixer unit, having a water-outflow housing (1) and a jet former for a wide-surface-area water-outlet jet (19), the jet former being arranged in the housing. The water-outflow housing (1) comprises an elongate supply channel (21) which runs essentially perpendicularly to the water-outlet jet (19), tapers in a funnel like manner in the throughflow direction and is bounded by an intermediate wall (37). The intermediate wall (37) has a multiplicity of throughflow holes (51), via which the supply channel (21) is connected to an elongate distributor chamber (11) essentially parallel to it. The distributor chamber (11) has at least one water-outlet channel (9) leading to the water outflow.

Abstract: A sanitary tub has a tub body with a tub edge on the perimeter of the tub body that has been turned towards the outside. The tub edge has a substantially vertical collar on its circumference. A carrier secured to a tub edge covering is attached to the collar. The carrier has a bottom edge arranged at a distance above the tub edge which, together with the tub edge, form a groove that is open towards the interior of the tub body.

Abstract: A waterfall-simulated wall structure for a shower stall/tub for providing a unique outdoorsy type of environment for taking showers. The waterfall-simulated wall structure for a shower stall/tub includes a wall assembly including portable walls being adapted to be spaced from stall/tub walls forming a conventional shower stall/tub, and being arranged to allow water to occupy the space between the portable walls and the stall/tub walls, each of said portable walls having a front side which simulates a side of a waterfall, said wall assembly further including rock-simulated members being attached at bases of the portable walls for allowing a user to rest one's feet thereupon when washing.

Abstract: An accessory for a bathtub has a tubular conduit that is placed around the rim of a bathtub and connected to the faucet. The conduit has outlets at locations along its length. When the faucet is turned on, fresh water is conveyed through the conduit to the outlets where the water leaves the conduit and enters the tub by washing down the sides of the tub in the manner of a waterfall. The conduit is non-metallic and supported by plastic or rubber elements. It can be conveniently installed and removed.

Abstract: An evacuation assembly for a receptacle, which is traversed by a flowable substance drained through a discharge outlet, includes a housing removably attached to the receptacle and having a channel receiving the substance in case of the blocked outlet of the receptacle, and a reservoir in flow communication with the channel for storing the delivered substance.

Abstract: A recessed dish drain is installed in a cut out in a kitchen countertop, or any other counter space within the kitchen. Typically the recessed dish drain may be located over a dishwasher, to accommodate for unused space. The kitchen sink atop a sink base is adjacent to the dish drain, which includes a shallow concave reservoir basin covered by a flat wire or molded drainable grid, upon which dishes to be dried are placed. A drain is set at the lowest point at the center of basin. A flat stainless steel or plastic cover is provided as an extra work space when dish drain is not in use.

Abstract: An accessory for a bathtub has a tubular conduit that is placed around the rim of a bathtub and connected to the faucet. The conduit has outlets at locations along its length. When the faucet is turned on, fresh water is conveyed through the conduit to the outlets where the water leaves the conduit and enters the tub by washing down the sides of the tub in the manner of a waterfall. The conduit is non-metallic and supported by plastic or rubber elements. It can be conveniently installed and removed.

Abstract: A bathtub cleaning system which does not store used bathtub water in a separate chamber, but instead draws the used water from the bathtub after use and mixes it with a cleaning solvent, thereafter distributing it to nozzles positioned around the top edge of the bathtub for flushable cleaning of the bathtub walls and floor without scrubbing. Applications may include, but are not be limited to, use in residences, hotels, hospitals, nursing homes, college dormitories, and campground facilities to reduce the labor and amount of fresh water required to clean bathtubs. The bathtub cleaning system is also contemplated for use by persons with limited mobility, such as infirm, overweight, physically challenged, and elderly persons.

Abstract: A self-contained module installed in the side walls or deck of a pool or spa is connected to the pool or spa plumbing system, and converts the turbulent water supply of the system to a laminar sheet of water which free falls into the pool or spa in a manner pleasing in sight and sound. Narrow, elongated spouts prevalent in the prior art have been reduced to a short, compact, economical and structurally stronger emitter owing to the provision of components including an apertured conduit, or "flute", traversing a relatively large manifold chamber open along an element.

Abstract: An apparatus for first cleaning and thereafter rinsing a bathtub (10) by a cleaning liquid (60) and a rinsing liquid (61). Once the cleaning liquid has reached a predetermined level, the liquid is recycled via a suction extraction device (70) and is returned to the bath via a supply mechanism (11) disposed along the upper edge of the bathtub. Thereafter, the cleaning liquid is run off via a bottom outlet (13). The rinsing liquid (61) is supplied to the bath and recycled thereto via the suction extraction device (70) and the supply mechanism (11). A pump (40) is disposed to supply or discharge, via a conduit (23, 24), liquid from the bathtub. At least one (23) of the conduits is connected to the supply mechanism (11), and in addition control and regulation devices (50) are provided for starting and stopping the pump (40) and for adjusting the valve devices (41, 42, 43) to closed or opened positions for the supply of cleaning liquid or rinsing liquid to the bathtub.

Abstract: Apparatus for producing a waterfall at the edge of a swimming pool, spa or pond, the apparatus including a generally cylindrical reservoir in the water circulation system path, with at least one water discharge metering rod on the axial centerline of the reservoir, configured for directing water in a first direction diametrically opposite an elongate discharge plenum having a second plenum in fluid flow communication therewith for discharging the water into the pool through a sidewall thereof. The apparatus is placed inside the wall on the side of the pool and produces a smooth even sheet of water which is directed away from the side of the pool. The metering rods are constructed for adjusting pressure along the axial length thereof to cause the water pressure inside of the unit to be maintained evenly across its length thereby directing the water out through the throat of the discharge plenum.

Abstract: A spout provides an extended sheet of flowing water for a bathtub or the like with readily obtainable rates of water flow and pressure. The spout employs a plurality of water jets along a tubular conduit which form a thin continuous sheet after striking a vertical tub wall. Slotted nozzles at either end of the conduit form a fan spray, one edge of each which attaches to the continuous sheet to provide the aesthetic impression of a continuous higher volume flow. The conduit may be supported by a bracket bolted to the vertical wall. A shroud having a planar back wall and a series of downwardly opening notches may be installed between the conduit and the bracket after the bolts are in place, simplifying the installation of the spout.

Abstract: A unit for producing a waterfall at the edge of a swimming pool, spa or the like. The unit is mounted in the side of the pool and produces a smooth sheet of water which is directed away from the side of the pool. The unit has a baffle in the interior thereof for directing the water evenly out through the throat of the unit.

Abstract: The invention is concerned with a bathtub having a bottom wall, a pair of sidewalls and opposed first and second end walls integrally formed with the bottom wall, the second end wall being angularly inclined outwardly to define an abutment surface against which a person lying in the tub may rest, and water inlet means for filling the tub with a mixture of hot and cold water. According to the invention, the water inlet means extends through one of the sidewalls and is adapted to discharge a flow of hot and cold water along the one sidewall in a direction towards the second end wall so as to impart to the water a circulatory movement as it fills the tub and to thereby uniformly mix the hot and cold water and provide a uniform water mixture having a substantially constant temperature.

Abstract: An apparatus for creating surface waves in a body of liquid is disclosed which comprises a liquid displacer, a motor and a linear actuator for imparting movement to the displacer, and a level sensing device cooperating with the liquid displacer to control liquid level through control of wave generation.The present apparatus is able to adjust liquid activity to accommodate extraneous wave patterns, and to thereby more accurately control the exact wave patterns generated. The present apparatus is useful for performing wave testing to simulate aquatic conditions for ships, oil rigs and harbor installations.

Abstract: This invention relates to water basins and valves and valve controls therefore. The basin has interior water supply and overflow lines communicating with the interior peripheral surface and is provided with valves and push button controls to control the flow of water into and out of the basin.