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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 20, 1996
Filed:
Jan. 23, 1995
John M Bloemer, Madison, WI (US);
Michael J Kurth, Howards Grove, WI (US);
Alan D Bengtson, East Aurora, NY (US);
Robert C Giese, Sheboygan, WI (US);
Todd D Dannenberg, Sheboygan, WI (US);
Carter J Thomas, Port Washington, WI (US);
Edwin R Potter, Jr, Howards Grove, WI (US);
Thomas A Bonnell, Sheboygan, WI (US);
Daniel N Halloran, Saukville, WI (US);
Thomas W Clarke, Sheboygan, WI (US);
Kohler Co., Kohler, WI (US);
Abstract
A head rest assembly is provided for use in conjunction with a bathing fixture such as a hydro-massage whirlpool. A pillow is provided which can be easily connected and supported by the jet nozzle assembly. A support bracket is partially enclosed in the pillow for connection with the nozzle assembly. The nozzle assembly has a living hinge feature which allows adaptation to various curvatures of the tub wall. A magnet can be connected to a bracket and a reed switch is connected to the nozzle assembly which serves as a safety feature.