Hydro-massage pillow system
OwnerTony J. Branhaminventor
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Abstract
A hydro-massage pillow assembly (10) including a pillow assembly (12) in combination with a water source (18) and a control assembly (14) for use with spa tubs (16) and the like. The pillow assembly (12) includes interchangeable membrane assemblies (44, 46), that are made of material with different permeability. The cushioned, flexible pillow (34) conforms to the shape of the tub (16) to enhance appearance and comfort. A remote control head (26) permits users to conveniently control the temperature, pressure, and other desired control parameters of the massaging effect produced by the pressurized water in the pillow assembly (12).
Claims11
A hydro-massage pillow for use with a source of pressurized water, comprising:
- a flexible, cushioned body having a cavity formed therein;
- a first opening formed in one side of said body in fluid communication with said cavity for admitting pressurized water into said cavity;
- a second opening formed in another side of said body in fluid communication with said cavity, the second opening having an interior edge;
- a membrane sized to be received within and fill said second opening;
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- a mounting member configured to removably mount said membrane in said second opening, the mounting member comprising a resilient frame member having the membrane mounted thereon, the resilient frame member sized and shaped to be slidably received within and retained in the second opening by the interior edge.
A hydro-massage support system for whirlpool baths and spa tubs, the system comprising:
- a flexible, cushioned body having a cavity formed therein;
- a first opening formed in said body in fluid communication with said cavity for admitting pressurized water into said cavity;
- a second opening formed in said body in fluid communication with said cavity, the second opening having an interior edge and a shoulder extending from the interior edge;
- a membrane sized and shaped to cover at least a portion of said second opening, said membrane being received within said second opening;
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- a resilient frame member on which said membrane is mounted, said resilient frame member being sized and shaped to be slidably engaged and retained within said second opening by the interior edge;
- a control assembly for controlling the application of pressurized water to said body;
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- a remote controller in electrical communication with said control assembly.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.