Baths – closets – sinks – and spittoons – Tubs – Means for agitating or circulating water in a tub
Reexamination Certificate
2005-09-20
2005-09-20
Huson, Gregory L. (Department: 3751)
Baths, closets, sinks, and spittoons
Tubs
Means for agitating or circulating water in a tub
C004S504000, C004S509000, C210S167150
Reexamination Certificate
active
06944893
ABSTRACT:
A device and method to inhibit bacteria in a whirlpool bathtub and its closed looped plumbing system between each whirlpool bathtub drain down as well as during each whirlpool bathtub use. In addition to combining a high flow antimicrobial chamber with a suction device, the present invention incorporates safety features.
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