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The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge covers the following: Patent number, Date patent was issued, Date patent was filed, Title of the patent, Applicant, Inventor, Assignee, Attorney firm, Primary examiner, Assistant examiner, CPCs, and Abstract. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document (in Adobe Acrobat format, aka pdf). To download or print any patent click here.
Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 22, 1993
Filed:
Jun. 11, 1992
Applicant:
Inventors:
Todd D Dannenberg, Sheboygan, WI (US);
Thomas C Jorsch, Sheboygan, WI (US);
Peter W Swart, Oostburg, WI (US);
John M Bloemer, Sheboygan, WI (US);
Anthony M August, Manitowoc, WI (US);
Anton J Kolar, Sheboygan, WI (US);
Assignee:
Kohler Co., Kohler, WI (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A47K / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
4556 ; 494771 ;
Abstract
For a tub which provides access through a side door, an inflatable seal is employed with the fluid connection to the seal being provided through the door hinge structure. In one embodiment, sensors are provided in conjunction with the water level in the tub so as to activate the source of pressurized fluid to the seal as well as to deflate the seal at a desired time. In another embodiment, a latching mechanism is utilized so as to provide a secure but easy delatching of the door.