US3741201A
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Foot care apparatus
Assignee: US Philips Corp
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Filing: 1971-11-17
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Granted: 1973-06-26
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Expires: 1991-11-17
Abstract
Abstract Foot care apparatus having a foot treatment chamber in which liquid spray nozzles are arranged. Pressurized liquid is supplied to the nozzles by a liquid pump. The liquid is directed by the nozzles against the feet in the feet treatment chamber, resulting in a foot massage effect. The liquid is collected in a collecting chamber and re-supplied to the pump for recirculation.
Inventors
- 👤 B Oudkerk
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 12:56
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61H; A61H35/00; A61H35/006; A61H33/00; A61H33/60; A61H33/601; A61H9/00; A61H9/0021; A61H2009/0042; A61H2201/00; A61H2201/12; A61H2201/1207; A61H2201/50; A61H2201/5023; A61H2201/5058; A61H2201/5064
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
157 words
A foot care apparatus comprising a casing enclosing a foot treatment chamber therein, at least one opening in the upper surface of said casing so as to provide access to said chamber, a plurality of liquid spray nozzles comprising partly tubular elements arranged in said chamber and provided with spraying perforations radially opening into said chamber, said spraying nozzles located at different levels within said chamber with one of said nozzles located at the top of said foot care chamber and provided with downwardly directed spraying perforations, said nozzle located at the top of said chamber forming a branch of a tubular element centrally arranged within said chamber, a grid arranged in the bottom of said chamber, spray nozzles located beneath said grid having upwardly directed spraying perforations, a collecting chamber communicating with said foot treatment chamber for receiving sprayed liquid, and a liquid pump for conveying the liquid from the collecting chamber to the spray nozzles.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
157 words
A foot care apparatus comprising a casing enclosing a foot treatment chamber therein, at least one opening in the upper surface of said casing so as to provide access to said chamber, a plurality of liquid spray nozzles comprising partly tubular elements arranged in said chamber and provided with spraying perforations radially opening into said chamber, said spraying nozzles located at different levels within said chamber with one of said nozzles located at the top of said foot care chamber and provided with downwardly directed spraying perforations, said nozzle located at the top of said chamber forming a branch of a tubular element centrally arranged within said chamber, a grid arranged in the bottom of said chamber, spray nozzles located beneath said grid having upwardly directed spraying perforations, a collecting chamber communicating with said foot treatment chamber for receiving sprayed liquid, and a liquid pump for conveying the liquid from the collecting chamber to the spray nozzles.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The foot care apparatus according to claim 1 further comprising an electric heating device provided with a thermostat arranged within said collecting chamber.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The foot care apparatus according to claim 1 further comprising switch means for operating said circulating pump located within said chamber accessible to the feet.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
11 words
The apparatus according to claim 1 further comprising a semi-transparent cover.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
The foot care apparatus according to claim 4 further comprising switch means for operating said pump located near the upper rim of the casing and operated by said cover.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
No citation records indexed.
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-06-25 | 1976-12-25 | 1977-06-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-06-25 | 1980-12-25 | 1981-06-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-06-25 | 1984-12-25 | 1985-06-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |