公开(公告)号：US5570481A

公开(公告)日：1996-11-05

申请号：US338148

申请日：1994-11-09

Applicant: Cleo D. Mathis ,  Robert A. Miller ,  Scott A. Romano ,  Peter M. Tracey

Inventor： Cleo D. Mathis ,  Robert A. Miller ,  Scott A. Romano ,  Peter M. Tracey

IPC: A47K3/10 ,  A61H33/00 ,  H01H3/24 ,  H01H13/56 ,  H01H35/34 ,  A47K3/00 ,  E04H4/12

CPC classification number: A47K3/10 ,  A61H33/60 ,  A61H33/6073 ,  H01H35/34 ,  A61H2033/0062 ,  A61H2201/0176 ,  A61H33/0087 ,  A61H33/6021 ,  H01H13/56 ,  H01H3/24

Abstract: A suction-actuated control system (10) for a whirlpool bath/spa installation includes a suction-side transducer (52) connected in the suction inlet path and a controller (54). The suction-side transducer (52) transmits an air pulse to the controller (54) when pressure in the suction path drops below a pre-determined value caused, for example, by a full or partial blockage of a suction cover (26) by a wash cloth or an article of clothing. The controller (54) includes an electric switch (62) in circuit with the recirculation pump (34) and a bi-state controller (66) that actuates the electric switch (62) between its ON state and its OFF state. An abnormally low pressure in the suction path to the recirculation pump (34) caused by a full or partial blockage of the suction cover (26) will cause the controller (54) to shut-off the recirculation pump (34). After the obstruction is removed and a short time delay, the user can actuate a user ON/OFF control (56) to restart the pump (34).

Abstract translation: 用于漩涡浴/温泉安装的抽吸致动控制系统（10）包括连接在吸入口路径中的吸入侧换能器（52）和控制器（54）。 吸入侧传感器（52）在吸入路径内的压力下降到预定值以下时，将空气脉冲发送到控制器（54），例如由吸入盖（26）的全部或部分堵塞引起 洗布或衣物。 控制器（54）包括与再循环泵（34）回路的电开关（62）和在其接通状态和断开状态之间致动电开关（62）的双态控制器（66）。 由吸入盖（26）的完全或部分堵塞引起的到再循环泵（34）的吸入路径中的异常低的压力将导致控制器（54）关闭再循环泵（34）。 在阻塞被消除并且短时间延迟之后，用户可以启动用户ON / OFF控制（56）以重新启动泵（34）。

公开(公告)号：US5383239A

公开(公告)日：1995-01-24

申请号：US118263

申请日：1993-09-09

Applicant: Cleo D. Mathis ,  Jeff C. Henry

Inventor： Cleo D. Mathis ,  Jeff C. Henry

IPC: A61H33/00 ,  A61H33/02 ,  E03C1/048 ,  E03C1/046 ,  B03B3/08

CPC classification number: A61H33/02 ,  A61H33/60 ,  E03C1/048 ,  A61H2033/0016

Abstract: A self-cleaning system and method for a whirlpool includes a whirlpool basin having inner and outer surfaces, a drain, closable nozzles for introducing a water/air mixture into the basin, a water circuit, an air circuit, and a one-way valve that couples the water circuit and the air circuit. Hot and/or cold water sources are connected to the air circuit for introducing water into the basin via the air circuit, the one-way valve, the water circuit, and the opened nozzles. A detergent dispensing unit is also connected to the air circuit for use during a self-cleaning mode. In a whirlpool mode, hot and/or cold water is introduced into the basin by water flow through the air circuit, the one-way valve, and the water circuit. Water is withdrawn from the basin through an inlet into the water circuit, mixed with air provided from the air circuit, and reintroduced into the basin under pump-supplied pressure as a water/air mixture. In the self-cleaning mode, the nozzles are closed to isolate the interior of the basin from the air and water circuits. Hot and/or cold water and detergent from the detergent dispensing unit flow through the air circuit, the one-way valve, the water circuit, the pump, and into the basin for discharge through the drain to thereby effect cleaning.

Abstract translation: 用于漩涡的自清洁系统和方法包括具有内表面和外表面的漩涡盆地，用于将水/空气混合物引入盆中的排水口，可关闭喷嘴，水回路，空气回路和单向阀 将水路和空气回路连接起来。 热源和/或冷水源连接到空气回路，通过空气回路，单向阀，水回路和开口喷嘴将水引入盆中。 洗涤剂分配单元也连接到空气回路以在自清洁模式期间使用。 在漩涡模式下，通过空气回路，单向阀和水回路的水流将热水和/或冷水引入盆中。 水通过进水口从水槽中排出到水回路中，与从空气回路提供的空气混合，并以泵供应的压力作为水/空气混合物重新引入盆中。 在自清洁模式下，关闭喷嘴以将盆内的内部与空气和水回路隔离开来。 来自洗涤剂分配单元的热水和/或冷水和洗涤剂流过空气回路，单向阀，水回路，泵，并进入盆中，以通过排水口排放，从而实现清洁。

公开(公告)号：US4542854A

公开(公告)日：1985-09-24

申请号：US619484

申请日：1984-06-11

Applicant: Cleo D. Mathis

Inventor： Cleo D. Mathis

IPC: A61H33/02 ,  B05B15/08 ,  A47K3/10

CPC classification number: A61H33/027 ,  A61H33/6052 ,  A61H33/6063 ,  Y10S261/75

Abstract: A whirlpool jet housing having a unitary combination orifice and directional flow that can be readily coupled and decoupled from the jet housing. The combination orifice and directional flow includes means for drawing air into the directional flow immediately prior to discharge of the water and thereby discharge a mixture of air and water. The combination orifice and directional flow is adapted to permit the coupling to the water aperture for the jet housing to be continuously varied between a fully on and fully off position to vary the volume of water discharged. Control means are further provided to permit the user to turn the air fully on or fully off at the jet housing while controlling the flow of water at the housing. The whirlpool jet housing includes improved means for mounting the housing to a water vessel and an improved installation tool for use therewith.

Abstract translation: 具有整体组合孔和定向流的涡流喷射室，其可以容易地与射流壳耦合和分离。 组合孔和定向流包括在排放水之前立即将空气吸入定向流中，从而排出空气和水的混合物的装置。 组合孔口和方向流适于允许用于喷射壳体的水孔的联接在完全打开和完全关闭位置之间连续变化以改变排出的水的体积。 进一步提供控制装置以允许使用者在喷射壳体处完全打开或完全关闭空气，同时控制壳体处的水流。 涡流喷射器壳体包括用于将壳体安装到水容器上的改进装置以及与其一起使用的改进的安装工具。

公开(公告)号：US06533540B1

公开(公告)日：2003-03-18

申请号：US09875927

申请日：2001-06-08

Applicant: Cleo D. Mathis

Inventor： Cleo D. Mathis

IPC: F04D2912

CPC classification number: F04D29/126

Abstract: A double-seal/oil-reservoir system for motor/pump assembly includes first seal (S1) and a second seal (S2) of a carbon/ceramic ring type that are axially spaced from one another along a drive shaft (24). A containment volume “V” is defined between the first and second seals (S1 and S2) in which an oil or oil-like fluid is contained to prevent seepage or weepage of the fluid circulated by the pump.

Abstract translation: 用于马达/泵组件的双密封/储油系统包括沿着驱动轴（24）彼此轴向间隔开的碳/陶瓷环型的第一密封件（S1）和第二密封件（S2）。 在第一和第二密封件（S1和S2）之间限定容纳容积“V”，其中容纳油或油状流体以防止由泵循环的流体的渗漏或渗漏。

公开(公告)号：US06464471B1

公开(公告)日：2002-10-15

申请号：US09345407

申请日：1999-07-04

Applicant: Cleo D. Mathis ,  Robert A. Miller ,  Francesco Bottoni ,  Giorgio Domenichini ,  Cesare Bolboni

Inventor： Cleo D. Mathis ,  Robert A. Miller ,  Francesco Bottoni ,  Giorgio Domenichini ,  Cesare Bolboni

IPC: F04B1700

CPC classification number: F04D13/06 ,  F04D29/5806

Abstract: A high-efficiency motor/pump system (20) for jetted baths/spas includes a pump assembly (22) removably secured to a motor assembly (24). The motor assembly (24) includes a motor (26) having a conventional laminated stator (30), a front housing (32) at the forward end of the motor (26), a rear housing (34) at the back end of the motor (26), and a ventilation plate (36) at the end of the rear housing (34). An armature-mounted internal fan (104) draws ambient air through openings in a ventilation plate (36) and forces the air through annular channels (80) in the rear housing (34) to effect cooling of the motor (26). The motor (26) is of the permanent split-capacitor type to eliminate the centrifugal switch commonly used in capacitor-start induction motors to thereby improve reliability. Additionally, telescoping structures on the forward end of the motor assembly and the rearward end of the pump assembly facilitate self-aligning assembly of the components.

Abstract translation: 用于喷射浴/水疗中心的高效电动机/泵系统（20）包括可移除地固定到电动机组件（24）的泵组件（22）。 马达组件（24）包括具有常规层压定子（30）的马达（26），马达（26）前端的前壳体（32），后壳体 马达（26）和在后壳体（34）的端部处的通风板（36）。 电枢安装的内部风扇（104）通过通风板（36）中的开口吸入环境空气，并且迫使空气通过后壳体（34）中的环形通道（80）来实现电动机（26）的冷却。 电动机（26）具有永久的分离电容型，以消除电容器起动感应电动机中常用的离心开关，从而提高可靠性。 此外，马达组件的前端和泵组件的后端的伸缩结构有利于部件的自对准组装。

公开(公告)号：US5408708A

公开(公告)日：1995-04-25

申请号：US172382

申请日：1993-12-23

Applicant: Cleo D. Mathis

Inventor： Cleo D. Mathis

IPC: A61H33/00 ,  F04D15/00 ,  F04D29/66 ,  A61H33/02

CPC classification number: F04D29/669 ,  A61H33/0087 ,  A61H33/60 ,  F04D15/0022 ,  A61H2033/0058 ,  A61H33/6063 ,  A61H33/6073

Abstract: A flow-regulating valve is located in the outlet of the housing of a centrifugal pump instead of in downstream piping, to regulate the flow from the pump without the usual acoustic disturbance caused by flow. The arrangement is especially adapted for hydro-therapeutic installations, such as a spa, hot tub, whirlpool bath or the like. The valve is operated by a control conveniently accessible to the occupant of the hydro-therapeutic installation. The control can be in the form of a knob connected to the valve by flexible cable or the like or in the form of a single push-button which controls both the electric motor for the pump and an electric motor which operates the valve.

Abstract translation: 流量调节阀位于离心泵的壳体的出口中，而不是位于下游管道中，以调节来自泵的流量，而不会由流动引起的通常的声学干扰。 该装置特别适用于水疗治疗装置，例如水疗中心，热水浴缸​​，漩涡浴缸等。 该阀门由一个方便操作的控制器操作，可用于水力治疗设备的乘员。 该控制器可以是通过柔性电缆等连接到阀门的旋钮的形式，或者以控制泵的电动机和操作阀门的电动机的单个按钮的形式。

公开(公告)号：USD254928S

公开(公告)日：1980-05-06

申请号：US777615

申请日：1977-03-15

Applicant: Cleo D. Mathis

Designer： Cleo D. Mathis

公开(公告)号：USD251201S

公开(公告)日：1979-02-27

申请号：US777614

申请日：1977-03-15

Applicant: Cleo D. Mathis

Designer： Cleo D. Mathis

公开(公告)号：US3946449A

公开(公告)日：1976-03-30

申请号：US563795

申请日：1975-03-31

Applicant: Cleo D. Mathis

Inventor： Cleo D. Mathis

IPC: A61H33/02 ,  F04D35/00 ,  A47K3/10

CPC classification number: F04D35/00 ,  A61H33/027 ,  A61H33/6063 ,  Y10S261/75

Abstract: A whirlpool jet for bathtubs having a water outlet extending through a circular opening in the bathtub wall and threadedly connected to a housing. The outlet has an annular radial flange abutting against the inside of the bathtub wall. The flange has a pair of diametrically spaced openings for use in rotating the water outlet in mounting the jet on a bathtub by using a circular wrench having a pair of pins which fit within the openings. The periphery of the wrench has knurling for manually rotating the wrench and a square central opening for receiving the square head of a driving tool. A jet outlet control which is rotatably mounted within the outlet has a concave area surrounding the inner end of a water passage in all rotational positions of the control, so that the water flow into the passage is constant. An extension for poured concrete installations is adapted to protrude beyond the edge of the concrete, the protruding portion being discardable.

Abstract translation: 一个用于浴缸的漩涡喷射器，其具有延伸穿过浴缸壁中的圆形开口的水出口并且螺纹连接到壳体。 出口具有邻接浴缸壁内部的环形径向凸缘。 凸缘具有一对直径间隔开的开口，用于通过使用具有装配在开口内的一对销的圆形扳手将喷射器安装在浴缸上来旋转出水口。 扳手的周边具有用于手动旋转扳手的滚花和用于接收驾驶工具的方形头部的方形中央开口。 可旋转地安装在出口内的喷射出口控制装置在控制装置的所有转动位置都具有围绕水通道的内端的凹入区域，使得进入通道的水流是恒定的。 倾倒式混凝土装置的延伸部适于突出超过混凝土的边缘，突出部分是可以丢弃的。

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。