Whirlpool conversion pool
OwnerJames Andrew Royko, Mary Alice Roykoinventors
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Abstract
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), a test plug (23) that is expanded within the pump inlet pipe (30) and cover (34). Also O-rings (32) and covers (40) are used in replacement of the original jest (20), air switch (24), and air inlet (22).
Claims8
A kit for converting a whirlpool bathtub to a conventional bathtub, the whirlpool bathtub having a pump inlet, an air switch port, an air inlet port, and at least one jet outlet port disposed in the bathtub, further, the whirlpool bathtub having a pump and a pump motor and a vacuum line connected to the pump, the improvement comprising:
- a) a first plug for insertion into the pump inlet, a solid cover and mating O-ring for attachment over the pump inlet to permit the pump inlet to be sealed;
- b) a second plug having first and second ends, said plug being elongated on said first end for insertion into the air switch port, said plug having an enlarged cover on said second end and a mating O-ring for being disposed on said cover to permit the air switch port to be sealed;
- c) a third plug having first and second ends, said plug being elongated on said first end for insertion into the air inlet port, said plug having an enlarged cover on said second end and a mating O-ring for being disposed on said cover to permit the air inlet port to be sealed;
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- d) a fourth plug having first and second ends, said plug being elongated on said first end for insertion into the jet outlet port, said plug having an enlarged cover on said second end and a mating O-ring for being disposed on said cover to permit the jet outlet port to be sealed.
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