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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7526820 | Swimming machine The Invention is a swimming machine operated by a hydraulic pump and hydraulic motor. A first and a second tubular rail support the swimming machine in a swimming pool and are configured to resemble a swimming pool ladder and thus disguise the swimming machine. The ... | 05/05/2009 |
| 7493665 | Dual-chamber water jet assembly for in-ground pools or spas A water jet assembly for in-ground pools or spas that includes a first chamber with a water inlet and a second chamber with an air inlet and a plurality of water outlets. Water and air flow from the respective inlets to the water outlet such that a water-jet effect ... | 02/24/2009 |
| 7370375 | System and method of heating swimming pools and spas with steam A dual water heating system uses a pump for pumping water from a swimming pool or spa. A filter is coupled to an output of the pump for filtering the water. A water heater heats the water and returns heated water to the swimming pool or spa. A network of non-corrosi... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7334743 | Fog generating system and method of installing same A fog generating system (20) includes a fluid feed conduit (22) and extension tube assemblies (26) spaced along the conduit (22). The assemblies (26) include nozzle fittings (40) coupled to extension tubes (32). Misti... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7308989 | Collapsible structures Collapsible structures are provided that have an enclosed interior space that can be used to hold and contain water or other matter. The interior space is defined by an enclosing wall and a base that are both waterproof to prevent leakage of the water or matter cont... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7296308 | Swimming pool water circulator The invention comprises, in one form thereof, a water circulator that connects to the pressurized water inlet in a swimming pool. Water from the pool is pumped through the pool's filter system and into the water circulator through the pool inlet. The water circulato... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7188378 | Swimming pool immersed light fixture A lighting system for use with an above-ground swimming pool includes a water access fixture extending through an aperture in the pool wall, for connection with the pool circulation system; and incorporates a sealed light assembly with a translucent cover; secured i... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7160446 | Portable spa filter housing with flow splitter A filter housing for a portable spa utilizes a coaxial channel structure at the flow output of the filter housing to separate the water flow from the filter housing. In one embodiment, the water from the filter housing, exiting at the bottom of the housing, is piped... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7150131 | Utility trenching and sidewalk system A utility trenching and sidewalk system comprising modular utility sidewalk units which may be assembled together to form a cable trench. The modular units are formed from plastic composite material and include sidewalls, a bottom wall and covers which define a cham... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7086994 | Combination swimming, walking, running, massage, therapeutic, and recreational device A combination single unit hydrotherapy and exercise device for allowing multiple exercises including both swimming and running in place, massage, and therapy, having a single seamless enclosure with stairs, and sufficiently long and deep for an adult to swim and sta... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7076814 | High flow rate water supply assembly An assembly for rapidly filing bathtubs, whirlpools, spas, washing machine drums and the like includes a basin, water storage tank(s) (such as hot and cold water storage tanks), and a system for controlling the filling of the basin from the tank(s). When it is desir... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7046163 | Two-way RF remote control A spa system including a remote control for controlling operation thereof. The system includes a remote control module having a microprocessor and memory therefor, which is receptive to push-button inputs. The remote control has a display and an antenna for transmit... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7043775 | Double pulsating hydrotherapy jet A pulsating hydrotherapy jet is disclosed which has a jet body with a water inlet to allow water to flow into the body. The jet body discharges the water through a discharge member in more than one concentric pattern. A cap mounted on the body to receive the circula... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7020910 | Portable spa A portable spa comprises a reservoir for holding water and an outer wall spaced outwardly from the reservoir. The spa includes an equipment bay located between the reservoir and the outer wall that is accessible from an opening at a top portion of the spa. A cover o... | 04/04/2006 |
| 6978495 | Portable spa A portable spa comprises a reservoir for holding water and an outer wall spaced outwardly from the reservoir. The spa includes an equipment bay located between the reservoir and the outer wall that is accessible from an opening at a top portion of the spa. A cover o... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6976052 | Spa control system An improved spa control system is disclosed. The invention describes a spa control system which calculates the time required to heat the water in the spa system to a desired temperature. From that information, the heating rate of the spa system can be determined, an... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6968581 | Jet propulsion system for spa or jetted bath using control of air draw to venturi jets with a three-way air control valve A air selection control valve and assembly capable of controlling the flow of air into a water conduit to accelerate, decelerate, or pulse the rate of water flowing in combination with a hot tub spa assembly is described. The control of the air inlet is controlled t... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6965815 | Spa control system An improved spa control system is disclosed. The invention describes a spa control system which calculates the time required to heat the water in the spa system to a desired temperature. From that information, the heating rate of the spa system can be determined, an... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6901940 | Collapsible structures Collapsible structures are provided that have an enclosed interior space that can be used to hold and contain water or other matter. The interior space is defined by an enclosing wall and a base that are both waterproof to prevent leakage of the water or matter cont... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6900736 | Pulse position modulated dual transceiver remote control A pulse position modulated radio remote control system using distributed solid state data processing that includes a remote-control unit and a master-control unit, each unit having an associated transceiver so that information in the form of radio signals can be exc... | 05/31/2005 |
| 6899285 | Partially rotating above surface nozzle A protruding nozzle assembly, mounted in a side wall of a swimming pool in communication with a source of water, will eject through a nozzle of a nozzle housing a stream of water at a predetermined angle relative to the adjacent side wall surface. During each erecti... | 05/31/2005 |
| 6804841 | Array of water jets for in-ground spas An array of water jets that does not utilize hoses between the water supply inlet and each individual jet and provides a multiple-jet experience for in-ground spa users. The array of jets include a water-containing structure having at least a front and back panel th... | 10/19/2004 |
| 6789278 | Portable device for generating a current in a vessel A portable device is provided for generating a current in a vessel having a side-wall, the vessel containing a fluid. The device includes a housing having an inlet and an outlet, and a motor attached to the housing. A propeller, driven by the motor, is positioned in... | 09/14/2004 |
| 6775863 | Spa or pool switch A switching assembly that can be used on a spa, pool, bathtub, or aquarium shell without the need to form a hole in the shell. The switching assembly includes an actuator that is mounted on an interior surface of the shell and is exposed at least in part to water he... | 08/17/2004 |
| 6761531 | Spa pumping method and apparatus A water pump for a spa or the like has a pump water inlet, a pump water outlet and an impeller driving water from said inlet to said outlet. The impeller provides the water axially introduced at the pump water inlet with a radial component which delivers the water t... | 07/13/2004 |
| 6746293 | Floating, steerable spa chair A floating steerable spa chair (10) is provided. The floating, steerable spa chair (10) includes an upper hollow frame (12) having at least one air inlet (16) and a plurality of air outlets (18) formed therein. The spa chair (10... | 06/08/2004 |
| 6592752 | Cleaning system for swimming pools and the like A recirculating pump system is connected to either skimmers, or a catch basin for a vanishing edge of a swimming pool, to supply water to the suction inlet of the pump system. A water distribution valve operated by an electric control system distributes w... | 07/15/2003 |
| 6578207 | Return jet fitting for pools and spas A wall mount return for pools and spas uses an eyeball fitting having a plurality of openings formed in its surface to selectively direct jets of water for better control of pool and spa water circulation patterns. Removable knockdowns are initially forme... | 06/17/2003 |
| 6499153 | Bathtub A hydromassage tub (1) allows the user to sit with a support for his/her head. The surfaces (5) for supporting the user (3) are shaped like waves in the cavities of which nozzles may -be disposed for the hydrojets, so as to maintain a slight distance from... | 12/31/2002 |
| 6474373 | Inflatable device with liquid-powered air pump An inflatable device with a liquid-powered air pump includes a pump housing a liquid chamber and an air chamber, each having an input port and an output port. A turbine axle extends between the liquid chamber and the air chamber. The end of the turbine ax... | 11/05/2002 |
| 6470508 | Air check valve system for a spa A system for use in a spa for controlling air flow to jets of the spa having a water pump directing water to a water input of a jet nozzle; and a valve directing exhaust air from the water pump to an air input of the jet nozzle, the valve being operated b... | 10/29/2002 |
| 6438766 | Swimming pool bottom flushing device A swimming pool bottom flushing device comprising a tubular supporting arrangement attached to a pipe arranged at the bottom of a swimming pool, and a water ejector nozzle axially fitted into said supporting arrangement in a rotatable, vertically shiftabl... | 08/27/2002 |
| 6419840 | Cleaning system for swimming pools and the like A cleaning system for a swimming pool having plural active drains deployed about the bottom wall of a swimming pool and that cooperate with plural stationary nozzles mounted in the side walls that direct a flow of water down the side wall of the swimming ... | 07/16/2002 |
| 6412123 | Portable spa A spa pool assembly has a pool that has an enclosing wall defining an interior. The assembly further includes a jet nozzle unit removably coupled to the enclosing wall and positioned in the interior, the jet nozzle unit housing a plumbing system and at le... | 07/02/2002 |
| 6367584 | Ladder for above-ground pools with incorporated foot rinsing system A ladder for aboveground pools with incorporated foot rinsing system including a ladder portion adapted for coupling with a swimming pool. The ladder portion is comprised of a pair of elongated vertical spaced apart rails. The ladder portion includes a pl... | 04/09/2002 |
| 6367097 | Swimming pool bottom flushing device A swimming pool bottom flushing device comprising a tubular arrangement attached to the pipe arranged at the swimming pool bottom, and a water ejector nozzle axially fitted into said supporting arrangement in a freely rotatable, vertically shiftable arran... | 04/09/2002 |
| 6324802 | Swimming pool interior finish A composition designed to produce cementitious interior finishes for swimming pools, spas and fountains includes one or more aggregates, and cement for binding the aggregates. The composition further includes silica fume and a set retarder and may also in... | 12/04/2001 |
| 6295662 | Porous solenoid structure A spa water delivery system comprising a reciprocating pumping structure to pump water for reception in a spa zone; and driver structure, including a solenoid body element and a solenoid plunger element, the elements being relatively movable; at least one... | 10/02/2001 |
| 6280639 | Method and apparatus for automatic cleaning of a swimming pool A self-cleaning swimming pool with an improved skimmer and floor drain design. Two skimmers are preferably located approximately across the pool from each other, and each skimmer is located approximately across the pool from two upper return nozzles such ... | 08/28/2001 |
| 6220828 | Apparatus for introducing air and water An apparatus has a first chamber having a water inlet for receiving a flow of water, a water outlet, and a rotating device that is rotated by the flow of water. The apparatus also includes a second chamber having an air inlet, an air outlet, and an air ge... | 04/24/2001 |
