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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 24, 2001
Filed:
Nov. 23, 1999
Paul A. Dongo, Camarillo, CA (US);
Sheldon Denst, Camarillo, CA (US);
Waterway, Inc., Oxnard, CA (US);
Abstract
A hydrotherapy jet system has a segmented outlet that extends from the jet body in response to a water flow through the jet and retracts when the flow stops. Water flows into the jet body, where it is directed into a nozzle that tapers to accelerate the water into a venturi jet that can then be aerated if desired. The water then enters the segmented outlet, which is urged to a retracted position within the jet body by a spring. The pressure from the water causes the outlet to extend from the jet housing against the spring pressure, compressing the spring. When extended, the outlet provides a stream of warm or aerated water to a reservoir such as a spa, pool or bathtub and the outlet can be manipulated to direct the stream. When the flow of water is stopped the spring expands and causes the outlet to retract into the jet body.