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US 2003/0192871 A1Published application
Paraffin bath
AssigneeHoMedics, Inc.
InventorDov Glucksman
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AssigneeHoMedics, Inc.
InventorDov Glucksman
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A paraffin bath apparatus for melting paraffin used in therapeutic applications is disclosed. The paraffin bath apparatus comprises a housing having a base, a sidewall and upper opening. An inner tub is formed of a temperature resistant polymeric material is a generally cup shaped member having a bottom wall, an upstanding wall and an open top. The inner tub is received within the upper opening of the housing with the bottom wall of the inner tub overlying the base of the housing. The heating element is located between the inner tub and the housing for providing heat to the inner tub sufficient to melt the paraffin but below the temperature that would adversely affect the polymeric material forming inner tub. A thermostatic sensor is disposed between the inner tub and the housing and is electrically connected to the heating element to control the heat provided to the inner tub. A temperature indicating element may be provided in the inner tub and placed in contact with paraffin melted in the inner tub. The temperature indicating element provides a visual indication that the paraffin in the tub is within a predetermined temperature range and is visible through the melted paraffin.
A paraffin bath apparatus for melting paraffin comprising:
A paraffin bath apparatus for melting paraffin comprising:
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Bathing devices for special therapeutic or hygienic purposes: appliances for sand, mud , wax or foam baths; Appliances for metal baths, e.g. using…
Appliances for sand, mud , wax or foam baths; Appliances for metal baths, e.g. using metal salt solutions: paraffin or wax baths
Physical therapy apparatus
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The present invention relates to a therapeutic paraffin bath appliance.
Paraffin baths are used in therapeutic procedures, particularly procedures relating to the treatment of hand and foot treatments for arthritic and dermatologic conditions. In the treatment of arthritis or for moisturizing skin a person may be directed to place their hand or foot in a paraffin bath. In a paraffin bath, solid paraffin is heated to its melting point. The person may remove their hand or foot from the bath leaving a coating of paraffin applied to their skin. This procedure can relieve arthritic pain. This procedure may also be used for moisturizing the skin on a person's hand or foot.
Paraffin baths are normally provided with a metallic inner tub that is received in an outer housing with heating elements attached to or located adjacent the metallic inner tub. Paraffin baths having a metallic inner tub are relatively costly to manufacture which adds to the ultimate cost to consumers of such units.
FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of a paraffin bath made in accordance with the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a transverse cross-sectional view taken through the center of the paraffin bath shown in FIG. 1.
FIG. 3 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view taken through the center of the paraffin bath.
Referring now to FIG. 1, a paraffin bath appliance 10 of the present invention is shown in an exploded perspective view. Assembly of the paraffin bath appliance is shown in FIGS. 2 and 3. The principal structural components of the paraffin bath appliance 10 include a housing 12 in which an inner tub 14 is received. A strainer 16 is loosely located in the inner tub 14. A lid 18 is provided to cover the inner tub 14.
The housing 12 includes a base 22 and a side wall 24 extending around the periphery of the base 22. The housing defines an upper opening 26 on its upper end.
The inner tub 14 is preferably formed of a high temperature resistant polymeric material such as polypropylene. the inner tub 14 has a bottom wall 30 and an upstanding wall 32 extending upwardly from the periphery of the bottom wall 30. The upstanding wall 32 defines an open top 34 at its upper end.