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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 25, 2007
Filed:
Oct. 31, 2005
Gary R. Turell, Fort Collins, CO (US);
Kenneth Assink, Holland, MI (US);
Gary R. Turell, Fort Collins, CO (US);
Kenneth Assink, Holland, MI (US);
Other;
Abstract
Systems and methods for providing dry hydrotherapy to a reclined human subject in a home or commercial environment. The systems include an enclosed tub with an external support frame and an internal operational frame. The enclosed tub includes a multi-layer cover upon which the human subject may recline to receive the hydrotherapy. The cover includes an open netting layer attached to a perimeter edge of the tub for supporting the weight of the user and a pliable waterproof layer positioned over the netting for containing the liquid used in the hydrotherapy while still transferring the massaging force of the liquid to the user. The liquid is directed under pressure against the underside of the cover with a moveable liquid jet source positioned on a track within the tub. A liquid circulation system cycles the liquid through the tub enclosure in the process of providing the dry hydrotherapy. A sleep system includes a selectively inflated air mattress. A built-in system is installed in the plumbing and electric lines and in place of the conventional tub.