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User-operated amusement apparatus for kicking the user's buttocks

An apparatus including a user-operated and controlled apparatus for self-infliction of repetitive blows to the user's buttocks by a plurality of elongated arms bearing flexible extensions that rotate under the user's control.

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Class 4/546 - Combined with diverse means


Subclass of Class 4 - Baths, closets, sinks, and spittoons
Definition: Subject matter wherein the tub is combined with other devices
No. of patents: 75
Last issue date: 01/16/2007


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NumberTitleIssue Date
7162753Apparatus for directing air toward a bather
Apparatus for directing in air flow toward the face or other body area of a bather includes a housing connected to the bathing tub and an air nozzle movable relative to the housing between a retracted position and an extended position. ...
01/16/2007
7107633Water diversion apparatus
A water diversion apparatus for a standard toilet tank having a fitting connected to a discharge tube and a water supply, such that the discharge tube discharges into an aesthetic container. The aesthetic container may be an aquarium or a cascade and pool. When the ...
09/19/2006
7082625Spas having a retractable entertainment unit
A spa includes a housing having a tub for holding water, and a retractable entertainment unit having a display. The housing includes an upper portion having a seal surface extending around the tub. The entertainment unit is reasonably retractable through an opening ...
08/01/2006
7058995Baby bath seat with hanger
A baby bath seat assembly includes a support member 30 having a mounting bracket 34 that clamps onto a tube wall 18 and carrying a support 36 that extends downwardly into the tub. The support 31 carries a base 38 on which th...
06/13/2006
7055186Combination spa and entertainment system
A combination spa and electronic entertainment system is disclosed. The spa includes a tub with an upper edge from which horizontal surfaces extend. The surfaces have apertures through which water-tight housings may be raised and lowered. The housings hold component...
06/06/2006
6807689Whirlpool conversion pool
A kit for converting a whirlpool bathtub (12) into a conventional bathtub for the purpose of eliminating the potential for bacterial exposure to the user of the whirlpool bath by sealing the various ports is provided. The kit is comprised of O-rings (32
10/26/2004
6754916Spas having a retractable entertainment unit
A spa includes a housing having a tub for holding water, and a retractable entertainment unit having a display. The housing includes an upper portion having a seal surface extending around the tub. The entertainment unit is releasably retractable through an opening ...
06/29/2004
6742199Automatic shower and bathtub cleaner
An automatic shower and bathtub cleaning device, with no connection to the water supply piping, that directs cleaning fluid through nozzles that are positioned or adjusted to allow coverage of the entire inside surface of the shower or bathtub enclosure. The device ...
06/01/2004
6601247Light transmitting type bathtub
According to the present invention, on a back surface side of a peripheral wall of a bathtub vessel formed of material having light transmittance by molding, a strip-like optical fiber which is formed into a strip shape by weaving a plurality of optical f...
08/05/2003
6581217Directional air vents for spas and jetted bathtubs
An air-blowing assembly for providing cooling air to the user of a spa, jetted bathtub or other heated water-containing member. The assembly has an air blower with an air blower inlet which received air from outside of the area of the spa. The blower cond...
06/24/2003
6546570System to convert massage tables to wet tables and vichy showers
The disclosed system enables the conversion of a massage table to a hydrotherapy wet-table through use of a frame. The frame consists of a horizontal foot panel, connected to a drain system, and a foot upright affixed to the foot brace. A pair of prongs e...
04/15/2003
6510277Pool and spa components with fiber optic illumination
A reservoir component is disclosed that provides fiber optic illumination to the water within the reservoir. The reservoirs of water include pools, spas, tubs and the like, and their components include jets, returns, drains and skimmers. An elongated and ...
01/21/2003
6463600Automatic shower and bathtub cleaner
An automatic shower and bathtub cleaning device, with no connection to the water supply piping, that directs cleaning fluid through nozzles that are positioned or adjusted to allow coverage of the entire inside surface of the shower or bathtub enclosure. ...
10/15/2002
6101642Foldable watertight bathtub insert
An improved watertight bathtub insert having foldable members that are laminated and joined to form a safe portable and easily stored bathtub insert that can be chemically treated on the surface with an antibacterial formulation for the preservation of he...
08/15/2000
6085367Bathtub liners
A unitary bathtub liner comprised of: a. a bottom section and four side sections that extend substantially to the top edge of the bathtub, the liner being capable of containing water; b. the liner being comprised of a thermoplastic polymer of sufficient thickn...
07/11/2000
5984883Neck massager for use in spas
A neck massager for mounting in the sidewall of a spa. The neck massager is enclosed in a housing which holds an electric motor with a drive shaft. The drive shaft is connected through gears to a pair of massage arms each of which have offset knobs at the...
11/16/1999
5974601Small animal washing container
A small plastic animal container assembly or kit of parts for bathing small pets in a home bathtub or shower stall. The container assembly includes foldable legs to raise it to a height that allows a person to stand while administering the bath. The conta...
11/02/1999
5928171Neck jet pillow for tub spas
A unitarily-molded pillow for mounting in a spa and having a flexible membrane positioned therein and with respect to a water discharge jet by an integrally-molded support structure including an upper collar, a lower rim, and respective side shoulders, th...
07/27/1999
5903934Sanitary fixtures for use with a mobile patient lift
A bathtub of integral construction especially adapted for installation in a private residence has a sump bottom spaced a sufficient distance above the floor and an opening in the apron leading to the space beneath the sump. The sump bottom spacing and apr...
05/18/1999
5768842Weep drain for tile walls
A weep drain for a tile wall includes a dam for collecting water, moisture, or other liquids and an extrusion with a plurality of hollow cylindrical tubes for allowing the water, moisture or other liquids to drain from behind the tile wall....
06/23/1998
5718007Portable spa with easy access maintenance tray
A spa is provided wherein fluid circulation equipment is disposed on a movable tray to facilitate maintenance work on such fluid circulation equipment....
02/17/1998
5682625Hot tub with adjustable headrest with water jet
An adjustable headrest for a spa tub includes a housing defining a first recess for receiving a pillow for supporting the head of an occupant. A spa tub defines a second recess for slidingly receiving the housing. A positioning device, coupled to the hous...
11/04/1997
5465434Water conservation system for home installation
A system for recycling water used in a bathtub/shower is disclosed. The system alternatively directs water drained from the shower or bathtub to either a recycled water storage tank or a sewer line. The water in the recyclable water tank is subsequently p...
11/14/1995
5386599Portable sofa and bathing unit
A portable bathing unit for use in bathing bedridden patients is disclosed. The portable bathing unit includes a bath tub supported by a housing which is movably positionable in the proximity of a patient. Casters depend from the bottom of the housing to ...
02/07/1995
5361429Double tub bath structure
A double tub bath structure includes a primary tub defining therein a water containing recess, a secondary tub smaller than the primary tub and movably disposed within the primary tub by being supported by a support plate and a hood serving as a canopy to...
11/08/1994
5333325Bathtub apron system
A bathtub apron system for use with either one of two differently shaped bathtubs. The bathtub apron system includes an apron having an essentially planar central section with first and second ends, and inwardly rounded sections extending respectively fro...
08/02/1994
5311631Cleaning apparatus for spas and hot tubs
A water driven cleaning apparatus for use in spas, hot tubs and like open-topped enclosures suitable for bathing and having a pressurized water system. This fast, efficient, easy-to-use cleaning system extends the pressurized water system to create vacuum...
05/17/1994
5235708Spa step unit system
A hot tub spa assembly includes a hot tub spa having at least a portion thereof surrounded by at least one spa step unit. The spa step unit includes a wooden frame structure having an upper frame surface with deck planking secured thereto. The deck planki...
08/17/1993
5230107Multipurpose bath apparatus
A portable bidet seat is described as being supported by one side of a bathtub enclosure and by a first pipe secured to a wall adjacent to an opposite side of the enclosure. A pair of additional pipes traverse within the first pipe, one of which is couple...
07/27/1993
5142713Shower-sauna adapter
An adapter is described for selectively converting a conventional shower to a steam sauna. The adapter includes a spray mist nozzle for developing a spray mist. In an alternative preferred form, water spray orifices are provided in addition to the spray m...
09/01/1992
5078642Toy bar soap slide
A bar soap slide is presented along with a method of construction and use whereby a conventional bathtub can be converted into an arena of entertainment for a child. The bar soap slide is releasably affixed to the inner bathtub walls on a grade which will...
01/07/1992
5054136Bed with a bath-tub
A bed capable of allowing a patient such as the aged confined in a bed to take a bath easily and without much trouble to a nurse attending to the patient. According to a feature of the bed, a bath-tub is slidably mounted at the lower portion of the bed, t...
10/08/1991
5040250Return fitting with releasable cap
A retaining ring of an eyeball return fitting of the type used in swimming pools and spas is provided with a releasable or breakaway cover cap. The cap closes the end of the return fitting during construction. This permits the finish work for the cement a...
08/20/1991
5022102Inflatable bathing devices
A bathing device comprises an air inflatable bathtub and shampoo bowl of flexible material. When deflated, the bathing device lies flat for convenient storage and portability. When inflated, it expands to form a bathtub in which a person may sit, a sloped...
06/11/1991
4982462Medical attendance bathtub bed
A medical attendance bathtub bed in which a person, such as a patient or an old person, who must always be laid in a clean bed, is laid in a bed which becomes a bathtub. In case of discharging, the patient's pubic region and anus are covered by a detachab...
01/08/1991
4951326Return fitting with releasable cap
A retaining ring of an eyeball return fitting of the type used in swimming pools and spas is provided with a releaseable or breakaway cover cap. The cap closes the end of the return fitting during construction. This permits the finish work for the cement ...
08/28/1990
4945908Balneo-phototherapeutical treatment process and bath
The apparatus includes a basin with a 10-50 cm depth preferably 20 cm and at least a metal halide high pressure lamp (MeH), a mercury high pressure lamp (HgH) or a mercury low pressure lamp (HgN) with filters. The lamps have a spectral range of 290 to 400...
08/07/1990
4935971In-bed bathing process and apparatus therefor
An in-bed bathing process and apparatus therefor comprising the steps of filling one compartment of a sealed tank, internally divided by a flexible diaphragm into two compartments, with pressurized water to distend the diaphragm into the other compartment...
06/26/1990
4932086Nursing table
An infant's nursing table includes a stand which can be placed on a bath tub and which carries a table leaf arrangement. The stand has two pairs of legs which extend down on two mutually opposite sides of the table leaf arrangement and which are connected...
06/12/1990
4930169Apparatus for patient hydrotherapy and manipulative treatment by a therapist
An apparatus (10) for fluid treatment and manipulation of a patient (P) by a therapist (T) is described. The apparatus includes open segments (A and B) in tank (12) so that the therapist use his or her body to push a liner (11) inside the enclosure provid...
06/05/1990
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