Surgery: kinesitherapy – Kinesitherapy – Device with applicator having specific movement
Reexamination Certificate
1999-09-09
2001-02-06
Mulcahy, John (Department: 3764)
Surgery: kinesitherapy
Kinesitherapy
Device with applicator having specific movement
C601S155000, C601S158000, C004S541100
Reexamination Certificate
active
06183430
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The invention relates to a portable bathtub massage pad and, in particular, to a bathtub massage pad which one can carry around.
2. Description of the Prior Art
Since most of the massage bathtub on the market are of the fixed type. Therefore, if one wants to use a bathtub with the massage function, he or she has to go to the specific places that have such equipment. This is really inconvenient for users who travel frequently.
Furthermore, conventional massage bathtubs are expensive in cost and the only places that can accommodate these sizable bathtubs are the bathrooms of luxurious hotels or entertainment centers. Not every family can afford and own one of those big bathtubs. Thus, for those who like a massage bath, it becomes a very expensive and luxurious enjoyment.
Therefore, the objects in the prior art are not perfect designs and have many disadvantages to await for improvement. In observation of these defects in traditional bathtubs, the inventor made every effort to modify the model and finally succeeded in presenting this portable bathtub massage pad after many years of hard-working and research.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention provides a portable bathtub massage pad, which is simple in structure, small in volume and easy to store. Thus it can be carried around to fit various types of bathtubs or be directly hung to use.
Furthermore, the invention provides a portable bathtub massage pad, which can greatly lower the cost because of its simple structure and accessible raw material. And its massage function is nevertheless better than usual massage bathtubs, therefore it is extremely good for the mass consumers.
Moreover, the instant invention provides a portable bathtub massage pad, where the water outlets on the pad are distributed according to human acupuncture points. The user can get water-healing effect by the impact of the water jet on the acupuncture points.
Yet, the invention provides a portable bathtub massage pad, whose water outlets can be equipped with switches for the user to turn on or off part of the water outlets at his or her own will.
A portable bathtub massage pad with the above merits according to the invention comprises:
a pump, which has the functions of sucking, pumping, and jetting water and the strength of which can be adjusted by a control circuit;
a pad, which is a pad of monocoque; wherein the top end of said pad is covered with a hollowed cylinder for accommodating said pump and the lower part of said pad is an extended long pad fitting to the human height, within which pad are distributed with many incoming water ways and outgoing water ways, and on top surface and along the rim of which are equipped with many water inlets and outlets connecting to the water ways;
a control circuit, which is placed within the hollowed cylinder and connected to a wired switch via which the user is to control the strength of the pump.
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