公开(公告)号：US5848444A

公开(公告)日：1998-12-15

申请号：US932431

申请日：1997-09-17

Applicant: Willard E. Christopherson

Inventor： Willard E. Christopherson

IPC: A47K3/10 ,  A61H33/00 ,  A61H33/02 ,  B05B15/06 ,  F16L27/04 ,  F16L27/11 ,  A61H33/04

CPC classification number: A61H33/6063 ,  A61H33/027 ,  A61H33/6031 ,  A61H33/6036 ,  A61H33/6052 ,  B05B15/067 ,  F16L27/04 ,  F16L27/11 ,  A61H2201/0111

Abstract: An articulated jet structure which is mountable on the wall of a tub or spa, and which can be moved into a variety of positions to deliver a pulsed air/water stream to a desired location. More specifically, the hydrotherapy jet which extends from the wall of the hydrotherapy spa can be directed to any number of desired positions and will maintain the desired position while the pulsed air/water stream is delivered to the spa occupant. The hydrotherapy jet comprises a housing and an articulated or flexible section. The mixing of water and air occurs in the housing forming an air/water stream which is delivered to the articulated section of the jet. The articulated section of the jet preferably comprises a plurality of articulating elements interconnected to provide a wide range of motion and which hold their position when released. These elements form a water tight conduit and deliver the air/water stream from the housing to a discharge nozzle on the end of the articulated section.

Abstract translation: 一种铰接喷射结构，其可安装在浴缸或温泉的壁上，并且可以移动到各种位置以将脉冲空气/水流输送到期望的位置。 更具体地说，从水疗温泉的墙壁延伸的水疗射流可以被引导到任何数量的期望位置，并且将维持所需的位置，同时将脉冲空气/水流输送到温泉乘客。 水疗射流包括壳体和铰接或柔性部分。 水和空气的混合发生在壳体中，形成空气/水流，其被输送到射流的铰接部分。 喷射器的铰接部分优选地包括互连以提供宽范围的运动并且在释放时保持其位置的多个关节元件。 这些元件形成一个防水导管，并将空气/水流从壳体输送到铰接部分末端的排放喷嘴。

公开(公告)号：US5810262A

公开(公告)日：1998-09-22

申请号：US745441

申请日：1996-11-12

Applicant: Thai T. Ton

Inventor： Thai T. Ton

IPC: A61H33/02 ,  B05B3/06 ,  E03C1/084

CPC classification number: A61H33/027 ,  A61H33/6063 ,  B05B3/06 ,  A61H33/6052

Abstract: A discharge jet assembly for spas including a rear wall fitting, an orifice cap closing the rear wall fitting, and a jet body rotatably mounted within the wall fitting. The rear wall fitting includes a cylindrical central cavity and a vertically disposed air orifice opening into the central cavity. A rear portion of the jet body defines a cylindrical mixing chamber fed by a horizontal cylindrical water inlet and by an air inlet channel formed in the outer circumference of the jet body. The air inlet channel is positioned so as to rotate into and out of communication with the air orifice of the rear wall fitting. The jet body further includes structure for interacting with a stop on the orifice cap so as to appropriately limit rotation of the jet body air inlet channel with respect to the air orifice. An arced continuous seal containment groove and integrally mounted seal surrounds the air inlet channel so as to provide an airtight seal between the rear wall fitting and the jet body. Male retainer elements employing rearward-facing split projections which plug into complementary openings in a female retainer element facilitate mounting of various nozzle styles within the jet assembly. Axial flutes formed in a barrel portion of an eyeball nozzle component provide a flow rate enhancing feature.

Abstract translation: 一种用于水疗中心的放电喷射组件，包括后壁配件，关闭后壁配件的孔帽和可旋转地安装在壁配件内的喷射体。 后壁配件包括圆柱形中心腔和通向中心腔的垂直设置的空气孔。 喷射体的后部限定了由水平圆柱形水入口和形成在喷射体的外周中的空气入口通道供给的圆柱形混合室。 进气通道定位成与后壁配件的空气孔旋转进出。 喷射体还包括用于与喷嘴盖上的挡块相互作用的结构，以适当地限制喷射体空气入口通道相对于空气孔的旋转。 一个弧形的连续密封容纳槽和一体安装的密封件围绕空气入口通道，以便在后壁配件和喷射体之间提供气密密封。 使用向后插入突出物的凸形保持器元件插入阴保持器元件中的互补开口有助于在喷射组件内安装各种喷嘴形式。 形成在眼球喷嘴部件的筒部中的轴向凹槽提供了流速增强特征。

公开(公告)号：US5742954A

公开(公告)日：1998-04-28

申请号：US755306

申请日：1996-11-22

Applicant: Carsten H. Idland

Inventor： Carsten H. Idland

IPC: A61H33/00 ,  F04B19/06 ,  F04B43/04 ,  A61H33/02

CPC classification number: A61H33/6063 ,  A61H33/6047 ,  A61H33/6052 ,  F04B19/06 ,  F04B43/04 ,  A61H2201/1207

Abstract: In a spa water circulation system, the spa including wall structure facing toward a water reception zone and comprising a plurality of water pumps associated with the wall structure, the pumps spaced about the zone, and oriented to receive water intake from the zone and to discharge water streams into the zone; each pump including water pumping structure, and there being structure for controlling pumping operation of the structure.

Abstract translation: 在温泉水循环系统中，水疗中心包括面向接收区的墙壁结构，并且包括与壁结构相关联的多个水泵，围绕该区域间隔开的泵，并且定向成从该区域接收进水并排出 水流入区域; 每个泵包括抽水结构，并且存在用于控制结构的泵送操作的结构。

公开(公告)号：US5457825A

公开(公告)日：1995-10-17

申请号：US237615

申请日：1994-05-03

Applicant: Michael D. Holtsnider

Inventor： Michael D. Holtsnider

IPC: A61H33/00 ,  E03C1/048

CPC classification number: A61H33/6057 ,  A61H33/027 ,  A61H33/60 ,  A61H33/6052 ,  E03C1/048 ,  A61H2201/1238 ,  A61H2201/5051 ,  A61H33/0087 ,  Y10T137/479 ,  Y10T137/85938

Abstract: A plurality of water injection nozzles (16) are spaced around the tub (12) of a hydrotherapy spa (10) for injecting a pulsating flow of water and air into the main body of water (14) in the tub (12). The pulsation is produced by a distribution valve (30), (80) including rotor (46) , (92) which is rotated by the inlet water flow and distributes the inlet water to outlets (40,42,44), (90) which are connected to the nozzles (16) respectively. The rotor (46), (92) is formed with a groove (48), (96) which sequentially aligns with and connects the outlets (40,42,44), (90) to the inlet (34), (86). Since each outlet (40,42,44), (90) is periodically connected to and disconnected from the inlet (34), (86), the water is supplied to each nozzle (16) in a pulsating or chopped manner. The sequence in which the water is distributed to the nozzles (16) is fixed, enabling a rippling effect to be produced in which the pulsation appears to rotate around the spa (10).

Abstract translation: 多个注水喷嘴（16）围绕水疗温泉（10）的桶（12）间隔开，用于将水和空气的脉动流喷射到洗涤桶（12）中的水（14）主体中。 脉动由包括转子（46），（92）的分配阀（30），（80）产生，所述转子由入口水流旋转并将入口水分配到出口（40,42,44），（90） 它们分别连接到喷嘴（16）。 转子（46），（92）形成有与所述出口（40,42,44），（90）顺序对准并连接到所述入口（34）的凹槽（48），（86） 。 由于每个出口（40,42,44），（90）周期性地连接到入口（34）（86）并与其分离，所以以脉动或切碎的方式将水供应到每个喷嘴（16）。 将水分配到喷嘴（16）的顺序是固定的，使得能够产生波纹效果，其中脉动似乎围绕温泉（10）旋转。

公开(公告)号：US5291621A

公开(公告)日：1994-03-08

申请号：US820414

申请日：1992-01-15

Applicant: Cleo D. Mathis

Inventor： Cleo D. Mathis

IPC: A61H33/00 ,  A61H33/02 ,  B05B3/06 ,  B05B7/04 ,  B05B7/12 ,  B05B1/30

CPC classification number: A61H33/6057 ,  A61H33/027 ,  A61H33/6052 ,  B05B3/06 ,  B05B7/0425 ,  B05B7/1209

Abstract: A spa jet assembly includes an orifice, a coverhead and a rotor mounted within the orifice and the coverhead. The orifice includes an axial port for water to enter into the spa jet assembly. The orifice also includes a radial port to allow air to enter into the spa jet assembly. The rotor is rotated by the flow of air and water through the spa jet assembly. The exiting air and water mixture from the spa jet assembly creates a pulsation effect. In a second embodiment, an orifice is rotatably connected to a control cylinder. A jet head is rotatably connected to the control cylinder about a pin shaft that is fixed at a common longitudinal axis to the orifice. The jet head is movable axially to a limited extent with respect to the control cylinder. The jet head can rotate freely with respect to the control cylinder in a first axial position. The jet head rotates with the control cylinder by an amount less than 360.degree. in the second position to vary the fluid flow rate in the apparatus. A cross-sectional opening of an air inlet and a water inlet are both simultaneously varied so that the identical proportions of water and air are maintained in the jet spa assembly in the various flow rates.

Abstract translation: 温泉喷射组件包括孔，盖头和安装在孔口和盖头内的转子。 孔口包括用于水进入温泉喷射组件的轴向端口。 孔口还包括允许空气进入温泉喷射组件的径向端口。 转子通过空气和水流通过温泉喷射组件旋转。 来自温泉喷射组件的离开的空气和水混合物产生脉动效应。 在第二实施例中，孔可旋转地连接到控制缸。 喷射头围绕围绕孔的公共纵向轴线固定的销轴可旋转地连接到控制缸。 喷射头可相对于控制气缸轴向移动到有限的程度。 喷射头可以在第一轴向位置相对于控制圆筒自由旋转。 喷射头在第二位置中与控制筒一起旋转小于360度的量，以改变设备中的流体流速。 空气入口和进水口的横截面开口都同时变化，使得在喷射温泉组件中以各种流速保持相同比例的水和空气。

公开(公告)号：US5279003A

公开(公告)日：1994-01-18

申请号：US828979

申请日：1992-01-31

Applicant: Alan F. Gape ,  David S. O. Butler

Inventor： Alan F. Gape ,  David S. O. Butler

IPC: A61H33/02

CPC classification number: A61H33/027 ,  A61H33/6063 ,  A61H33/6052

Abstract: The fixed-direction jet units (1) of a whirlpool-bath system each include a nozzle (18) for supplying water under pressure from a tube-section (17) to an outlet (12) across an air gap (20) within a chamber (19). The unit (1) is clamped to the bath-wall (14) between a flange (16) of the outlet (12) and the unit housing (15). The flow of water from the nozzle (18) across the gap (20) into the axially-aligned stem (13) of the outlet (12) draws air into the chamber (19) from an inlet pipe (21) that is coupled to a distribution manifold (7) of an air-supply controller (9) by an individual supply tube (8). A circumferential skirt (22) projects backwardly from the stem (13) to shroud the gap (20) over a frusto-conical nose-part (23) of the nozzle (18), so that air is constricted to enter the gap (20) through the annular space (24) between them. The constriction evens out air flow around the stream of water from the nozzle (18), enhancing small-bubble distribution in the stream and the consequent foaming and turbulence of the jet discharged from the outlet (12). The cross-sectional area of the pathway for air between the nozzle nose-part (23) and the skirt (22) increases towards the gap (20), but may be substantially uniform.

Abstract translation: 漩涡浴系统（图1和图2）的固定方向喷射单元（1）各自包括用于在压力下从管部分（17）向穿过空气的出口（12）供水的喷嘴（18） 腔室（19）内的间隙（20）。 单元（1）被夹持在出口（12）的凸缘（16）和单元壳体（15）之间的浴壁（14）上。 从喷嘴（18）穿过间隙（20）将水排出到出口（12）的轴向对齐的杆（13）中，从进入管（21）将空气吸入室（19）中，入口管 （8）的供气控制器（9）（图1和图2）的分配歧管（7）。 周向裙部（22）从杆（13）向后突出以在喷嘴（18）的截头圆锥形鼻部（23）上方覆盖间隙（20），使得空气被收缩以进入间隙（20 ）通过它们之间的环形空间（24）。 缩颈使得来自喷嘴（18）的水流周围的空气流动增强，从而增强流中的小气泡分布，从而引起来自出口（12）的射流喷射的发泡和湍流。 在喷嘴鼻部（23）和裙部（22）之间的空气通道的横截面面积朝向间隙（20）增加，但是可以基本上均匀。

公开(公告)号：US5230106A

公开(公告)日：1993-07-27

申请号：US688292

申请日：1991-04-22

Applicant: Melvyn L. Henkin ,  Jordan M. Laby

Inventor： Melvyn L. Henkin ,  Jordan M. Laby

IPC: A61H33/00 ,  B05B1/16 ,  B05B1/18 ,  B05B3/04 ,  E03C1/06

CPC classification number: A61H33/6052 ,  A61H33/0087 ,  A61H33/027 ,  B05B1/1636 ,  B05B1/1645 ,  B05B3/04 ,  E03C1/06 ,  A61H33/6036 ,  B05B1/18

Abstract: A water discharge apparatus configured to be held in a user's hand, and powered by a tap water source for selective operation in a continuous shower spray mode, a pulsed shower spray mode, or a submergible hydromassage mode.

Abstract translation: 一种排水装置，其被配置为保持在使用者手中，并且由连续喷淋模式，脉冲喷淋模式或潜水水力按摩模式的自来水源供电以进行选择性操作。

公开(公告)号：US5084011A

公开(公告)日：1992-01-28

申请号：US470342

申请日：1990-01-25

Applicant: Daniel J. Grady

Inventor： Daniel J. Grady

IPC: A61H33/02 ,  A61H33/14 ,  A61H35/00 ,  A61K33/00 ,  A61M5/14

CPC classification number: A61K33/00 ,  A61M35/00 ,  A61M5/14 ,  A61H2033/143 ,  A61H2205/065 ,  A61H33/02 ,  A61H33/6052 ,  A61H35/00 ,  A61M2202/0476

Abstract: This invention is a method of preparing and utilizing oxygenated liquids for medical and therapeutic purposes. Non-blood liquid solutions are oxygenated using a gas liquid contact apparatus. Conditions of increased ambient pressure and decreased temperature are created to maximally dissolve gaseous oxygen into liquids. In addition, an electromagnetic stirring is used to homogeneously mix the gaseous oxygen and liquid. Following the oxygenation of the liquid is anaerobically procured from the gas liquid contact apparatus in order to maintain high dissolved oxygen partial pressures in the liquid. The oxygenated liquid may be intravenously injected to titrate blood oxygen levels, or the oxygenated liquid may be systemically administered for absorption into tissues and the bloodstream.

Abstract translation: 本发明是一种制备和利用含氧液体用于医疗和治疗目的的方法。 使用气液接触装置对非血液溶液进行氧合。 产生环境压力升高和温度降低的条件是将气态氧最大程度地溶解到液体中。 此外，使用电磁搅拌以均匀混合气态氧气和液体。 在液体的氧合作用下，从气液接触装置中厌氧地获得液体，以保持液体中高的溶解氧分压。 可以静脉内注射含氧液体以滴定血氧水平，或者可以全身给予含氧液体以吸收到组织和血液中。

公开(公告)号：US5014372A

公开(公告)日：1991-05-14

申请号：US421465

申请日：1989-10-13

Applicant: Lawrence E. Thrasher ,  Gordon E. Olson ,  Garrett J. Burkitt, III ,  Timothy E. Schmidt ,  Elias M. Haddad ,  Susan Conti-Johnston

Inventor： Lawrence E. Thrasher ,  Gordon E. Olson ,  Garrett J. Burkitt, III ,  Timothy E. Schmidt ,  Elias M. Haddad ,  Susan Conti-Johnston

IPC: A61H33/00 ,  B05B3/00

CPC classification number: B05B3/003 ,  A61H33/6052 ,  A61H33/6057 ,  A61H2201/1238 ,  A61H33/0087 ,  A61H33/027

Abstract: A hydrotherapy jet assembly that produces rotating and pulsating streams of water and provides for user adjustable flow control, and user adjustable control of the speed of rotation independently of the flow control. The assembly includes a nozzle rotor supported for rotation in a generally cylindrical body, and a rotor retainer cage having a thrust plate that applies an axial retaining force to the rotor. The rotor has two internal passages that discharge water in directions that may be selected to produce a turning moment applied to the rotor. Fins may be incorporated into the rotor to produce or contribute to rotation. In all of the disclosed forms of the rotor, radial thrust components resulting from discharge of water through the two rotor passages cancel each other. The rotor is thereby balanced in directions transverse to its axis or rotation. Axial thrust components resulting from the discharge of water from the nozzle rotor are substantially balanced by the force of water entering the rotor. A brake washer is installed adjacent to the nozzle rotor and a compression spring applies a controllable braking force to the rotor to control its speed.

Abstract translation: 一种水疗喷射组件，其产生旋转和脉动的水流，并提供用户可调节的流量控制，并且用户可独立于流量控制来调节旋转速度。 该组件包括支承在大致圆柱形主体中的旋转的喷嘴转子以及具有向转子施加轴向保持力的推力板的转子保持架。 转子具有两个内部通道，其在可被选择以产生施加到转子的转弯力的方向上排出水。 金属丝可以结合到转子中以产生或有助于旋转。 在转子的所有公开形式中，通过两个转子通道排放的水导致的径向推力分量相互抵消。 因此转子在横向于其轴线或旋转的方向上平衡。 从喷嘴转子排出水引起的轴向推力分量基本上由进入转子的水的力平衡。 制动垫圈安装在喷嘴转子附近，压缩弹簧向转子施加可控制动力来控制其转速。

公开(公告)号：US5000665A

公开(公告)日：1991-03-19

申请号：US486576

申请日：1990-02-28

Applicant: William L. Moeller

Inventor： William L. Moeller

IPC: A61H33/02 ,  F04F5/46 ,  F04F5/48

CPC classification number: A61H33/027 ,  A61H33/6052 ,  A61H33/6063 ,  F04F5/461 ,  F04F5/48 ,  A61H2033/0083 ,  A61H2033/021

Abstract: A whirlpool jet assembly adapted to be mounted in an opening in the wall of a water tub for discharging the water stream into the tub. The jet assembly includes a housing defining a socket having an air inlet and a water inlet and a ball fitting pivotably supported within the socket having openings positionable in alignment with the air and water inlets in the socket. A nozzle assembly supported on the ball fitting is of a unitary one-piece construction forming a Venturi nozzle, mixing chamber and directional nozzle in an integral structure. The nozzle assembly is rotatably supported on the ball fitting with the ball fitting and nozzle assembly having shaped openings through which water from the water inlet flows into the Venturi jet nozzle. Rotation of the nozzle assembly with respect to the ball fitting changes the combined shape of the shaped openings to alter the pressure of water flowing through the jet assembly.

Abstract translation: 一种适于安装在水桶壁上的开口中的涡流喷射组件，用于将水流排放到桶中。 喷射器组件包括限定具有空气入口和入口的插座的壳体，以及可枢转地支撑在插座内的球配件，其具有可与插座中的空气和水入口对准的开口。 支撑在球配件上的喷嘴组件是整体式的整体结构，形成文丘里喷嘴，混合室和定向喷嘴为一体的结构。 喷嘴组件可旋转地支撑在球配件上，球配件和喷嘴组件具有成形开口，来自入水口的水通过该开口流入文丘里喷嘴。 喷嘴组件相对于球配件的旋转改变了成形开口的组合形状，以改变流过喷射组件的水的压力。