| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 004597000 | Combined with diverse means | 20 |
| 20080196156 | Recirculating Shower System - The present invention provides a recirculating shower system comprising a shower head | 08-21-2008 |
| 20080271238 | Integrated bathroom electronic system - An integrated bathroom electronic system including a plurality of sensors to detect conditions within a bathroom and to provide signals indicative thereof to a controller. A plurality of distinct and exclusive modules or subsystems are illustratively provided for integration into the system. Such modules may include a quick hot water module, a roman tub module, a custom shower module, a hands free faucet module, and a tub shower module. In certain illustrative shower modules, a user interface includes a plurality of user defined presets, each preset including a shower setting stored in memory. | 11-06-2008 |
| 20090031491 | System And Method For Controlling The Environment Of A Steambath - A steambath system is responsive to verbal commands to control the various aspects of the shower and steam environment such as water flow rate, water temperature, steam activation/de-activation, lighting intensity and/or color, music volume, music content, quantity and type of fragrance released, showerhead selection, radio activation, volume and station selection, television activation, volume and channel selection, DVD player activation and DVD selection, CD player activation and CD selection, and humidity control. | 02-05-2009 |
| 20090031492 | Timepiece shower head - A modified shower head provides a timepiece imbedded within a shower head insert allowing a person showering to keep track of time and also to monitor water usage. It also provides the person showering with a timing mechanism to determine the length of time for use of hair products, tints, dyes and treatments without having to reference an outside timepiece. The insert comprises a timepiece within an encased water-proof enclosure within the shower head insert. | 02-05-2009 |
| 20090293189 | Apparatus for Displaying Shower or Bath Water Parameters - The present invention is a display apparatus for affixation to a shower or bath water supply piping or incorporated within a shower, or bath or faucet head, in an aesthetically pleasing format and comprised of fabrication materials e.g., a polymeric or metallic bases with chrome, brass white or colored finishes or combination of these finishes and materials of construction. The display apparatus includes a power generation, CPU or microprocessor, temperature sensor and/or water flow sensors, timing circuits and a display means. The present invention can include a remotely located wireless receiver apparatus. Ergonomically placed buttons can be incorporated into the display means to change parameter units (e.g. metric to US), set alarm conditions (e.g. temperature over set point, lime past a set point, flow rate set points). The display means must be able to provide sufficient lighting in shower conditions. In addition, the display means must be able to sustain capability in moist wet conditions. In the embodiment defined by the attached shower display apparatus, know piping joint technology will be used for installation into both new and presently installed shower systems. In the embodiment defined by the display means incorporate into the shower head the shower head/display assembly can also be installed in both new and presently installed shower systems. | 12-03-2009 |
| 20100212085 | Decontamination and contaminant processing system and method - A systematic decontamination and containment method for decontaminating personnel is disclosed. This method includes providing a plurality of components positionable on a selected location for establishment of a multi-station decontamination and containment facility to decontaminate personnel and to contain contaminants collected during the decontamination process. The components can include a plurality of collapsible frame and roof assemblies, wall and roof covers, a weapons clearing assembly, a weapons storage locker, a hanging bar, a signage assembly, collapsible containment hamper assemblies, a covered dispensing assembly, a shuffle box, a multi-wipe dispensing assembly, and a transportable containment enclosure. The enclosure is shaped and sized to removably retain the system's components for transportation or the like. | 08-26-2010 |
| 20110107513 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR FACILITATING MIXING OF A FLUID - An apparatus for facilitating mixing of a fluid, the apparatus comprising a first fluid channel in fluid communication with a mixing chamber for mixing the fluid with an agent, wherein the mixing chamber includes a dispenser to dispense the agent into the mixing chamber. | 05-12-2011 |
| 20110308006 | Pumped Shower Apparatus - Pumped shower apparatus ( | 12-22-2011 |
| 20120017367 | INTEGRATED ELECTRONIC SHOWER SYSTEM - An integrated bathroom electronic system including a plurality of sensors to detect conditions within a bathroom and to provide signals indicative thereof to a controller. A plurality of distinct and exclusive modules or subsystems are illustratively provided for integration into the system. Such modules may include a quick hot water module, a roman tub module, a custom shower module, a hands free faucet module, and a tub shower module. In certain illustrative shower modules, a user interface includes a plurality of user defined presets, each preset including a shower setting stored in memory. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120240326 | Portable Free Standing Shower with Expandable Enclosure - A portable shower device comprising a shower pan having shower poles that extend a curtain beyond the perimeter of the shower pan and curtain poles. The poles lock into an extended position. The curtain is tapered conforming with the extended pole shape. The pan includes a pump powered from the self-contained power source. The shower can include a platform and a chair. | 09-27-2012 |
| 20120324643 | PORTABLE EMERGENCY UNIT - A portable emergency unit comprises an eyewash and shower station coupled to a chassis. A water tank and a pump are coupled to the chassis and are in fluid communication with the eyewash and shower station so that the pump is operable to supply water from the water tank to the eyewash and shower station when the eyewash and shower station is activated. A temperature control system is also coupled to the chassis and is in fluid communication with the water tank. The temperature control system is operable to maintain the temperature of water stored in the water tank within a predetermined range. | 12-27-2012 |
| 20130067656 | Method and Device for Generating a Nanoaerosol - The invention relates to a method and a device for generating a nanoaerosol, wherein at least one fluid to be atomized is atomized in a nozzle via a nozzle opening of the nozzle along a discharge direction in the form of fluid particles, the atomized fluid particles are deflected from the discharge direction and larger fluid particles are at least partially separated from smaller fluid particles, the separated larger fluid particles are returned to the fluid to be atomized and the smaller fluid particles are dispensed onto the environment. A cartridge in which the nozzle and the fluid to be atomized are arranged is used. According to the invention, a stream of a carrier gas is generated in the nozzle and at least one fluid to be atomized is brought into contact with the carrier gas. | 03-21-2013 |
| 20130133134 | THERAPEUTIC SHOWER AND METHOD OF USING THE SHOWER FOR WEIGHT REDUCTION - A therapeutic shower assembly for weight reduction includes a water heater for heating water at relatively low pressure and a mechanism for spraying the heated water at a relatively low pressure onto a majority of a human body. The mechanism also includes multiple arrays of generally horizontally disposed openings at multiple levels and wherein the water is directed upwardly at an angle of between about 40° to about 60° from horizontal whereby the droplets fall onto portions of the human body. The assembly also includes a valve for stopping the spray of heated water and a heater for directing drying air at a temperature of about 35° to 45° to thereby dry the body. | 05-30-2013 |
| 20130212800 | DYNAMIC WATER RECYCLING SHOWER SYSTEMS AND CONTROLS - A dynamic shower system comprises a user actuator indicating said user's desire to use recycled water during the shower, a shower head, a drain, a first valve capable of selecting water to be emitted from said shower head from a potable water source or water from a mixture of potable water and recycled water from said drain, and a processor, said processor in communication with said user actuator and said first valve wherein said first valve is capable of being controlled by said processor. The shower system may be capable of dynamically switching between said potable water only and said mixture of potable and recycled water depending upon the certain conditions being detected by said processor. | 08-22-2013 |
| 20140026315 | Shower with Integrated Bidet and Drain System - A shower or tub enclosure incorporating a spray nozzle in the drain system to allow a spray of water to be directed up from the lower area of the enclosure. The spray nozzle may be optionally controlled by an individual flow diverter. The spray nozzle may further comprise a plurality of spray selectors for shaping the spray. | 01-30-2014 |
| 20140090165 | SHOWER SYSTEM AND APPARATUS - A shower system comprising: an enclosure, the enclosure comprising: at least one interior wall; at least one exterior wall; an opening; a floor; a top; an exterior power button located on an exterior wall and configured to turn the shower system on or off; a control panel located on an interior wall; a thermostatic valve located on an interior wall, a mirror located on an interior wall; an overhead light attached to the top, and configured to stay on about one minute after powering off, the overhead light in communication with the exterior power button and the control panel; audio speakers located at the top, and in communication with the control panel and exterior power button, and configured with the control panel to provide audible alerts including indicating when the shower system has achieved the proper preselected water temperature; and a phone system in communication with the control panel. | 04-03-2014 |
| 20140115772 | SHOWER HEAD CONTROLLER - An apparatus includes a sensor module, a transmission module, a flow reduction module, and a flow return module. The sensor module senses presence of a shower item on a shelf in a shower and senses a lack of presence of the shower item on the shelf. The transmission module wirelessly transmits an item missing signal. The item missing signal is transmitted in response to sensing a lack of presence of the shower item on the shelf. The flow reduction module reduces water flow to a shower head in the shower from a first flow level to a reduced flow level in response to wirelessly receiving the item missing signal. The flow return module returns water flow to the first flow level in response to expiration of a restore time delay or wirelessly receiving an item return signal in response to sensing a presence of the shower item on the shelf. | 05-01-2014 |
| 20140150175 | SAFETY SHOWER WATER TEMPERATURE CONTROL USING GEOTHERMAL ENERGY - Systems and methods are disclosed for maintaining a temperature of water for a safety shower within a desired range using geothermal energy. A conduit containing at least 150 liters of water can be fluidly coupled to a safety shower through which at least a portion of the water can exit. The conduit can be disposed under ground soil at a depth such that the water buffer is maintained at a temperature of between 15 C. to 40 C. as a direct function of a thermal inertia of the ground soil. | 06-05-2014 |
| 20150052675 | Greenhouse Outdoor Shower - In a combination outdoor shower and greenhouse, privacy for the shower component is provided by the strategic arrangement of plantings within the greenhouse. Optionally, the shower can be enhanced with heaters, steam generators, mist generators and/or lighting to create a spa, sauna and/or steam-bath effect. The shower and spa enhancements will operate synergistically with the greenhouse plantings, which will be selected and positioned so as to benefit optimally from the temperature, humidity and lighting associated with the shower/spa features. | 02-26-2015 |
| 20160153180 | COMFORT SHOWER | 06-02-2016 |
