公开(公告)号：US06632010B2

公开(公告)日：2003-10-14

申请号：US09925426

申请日：2001-08-09

Applicant: Ronald P. Bartos

Inventor： Ronald P. Bartos

IPC: B01F700

CPC classification number: A61H33/005 ,  A61H33/0087 ,  A61H33/02 ,  A61H33/601 ,  A61H2201/0176 ,  A61H2201/5025 ,  A61H2201/5071 ,  Y10S366/601

Abstract: A fluid holding apparatus including a vessel capable of holding a load including a fluid and a sensor coupled to the vessel. The sensor is operable to sense the load held by the vessel and to generate a signal having a relation to the load. The fluid holding apparatus further includes a controller electrically coupled to the sensor. The controller is operable to initiate a control signal in response to a variation in the load.

Abstract translation: 一种流体保持装置，包括能够保持包括流体的负载和耦合到容器的传感器的容器。 传感器可操作以感测由容器保持的负载并产生与负载有关的信号。 流体保持装置还包括电耦合到传感器的控制器。 控制器可操作以响应于负载的变化而发起控制信号。

公开(公告)号：US20030176819A1

公开(公告)日：2003-09-18

申请号：US10385682

申请日：2003-03-12

Inventor： Ee Do Kim

IPC: A61H019/00

CPC classification number: A61H19/30 ,  A61H7/002 ,  A61H2201/0176 ,  A61H2201/1215 ,  A61H2201/149 ,  A61H2201/1633 ,  A61H2201/1635 ,  A61H2201/1664

Abstract: A device and method are provided for massaging a body area of a user, such as a sphincter muscle of the user. The device includes a basic plate, an upper plate supported the basic plate, and a massaging member mounted on the upper plate. The massaging member includes an opening disposed in the massaging member, a massaging plate disposed within the opening for providing space to move the massaging plate within the opening in a reciprocating manner, and a mechanism for movably engaging the massaging plate with the upper plate. When the massaging plate is moved in the reciprocating manner after the user sits on a portion of the massaging plate, the body area of the user is massaged by the massaging plate.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于按摩用户身体区域（例如用户的括约肌）的装置和方法。 该装置包括基板，支撑基板的上板和安装在上板上的按摩构件。 按摩构件包括设置在按摩构件中的开口，设置在开口内的按摩板，用于提供空间，以使往复运动中的按摩板在开口内移动，以及用于将按摩板与上板可移动地接合的机构。 当使用者坐在按摩板的一部分上之后按摩床以往复方式移动时，使用者的身体区域被按摩板按摩。

公开(公告)号：US06616620B2

公开(公告)日：2003-09-09

申请号：US09866377

申请日：2001-05-25

Applicant: Darren R. Sherman ,  Kenneth H. Mollenauer

Inventor： Darren R. Sherman ,  Kenneth H. Mollenauer

IPC: A61H3100

CPC classification number: A61H31/00 ,  A61H31/005 ,  A61H31/006 ,  A61H31/008 ,  A61H2011/005 ,  A61H2031/003 ,  A61H2201/0103 ,  A61H2201/0176 ,  A61H2201/018 ,  A61H2201/5007 ,  A61H2201/501 ,  A61H2201/5012 ,  A61H2201/5043 ,  A61H2201/5058 ,  A61H2201/5061 ,  A61H2201/5064 ,  A61H2201/5071 ,  A61H2201/5089 ,  A61H2201/5097 ,  A61H2230/04 ,  A61H2230/207 ,  A61H2230/30 ,  A61M16/00 ,  A61M16/10 ,  A61M2205/3546 ,  A61M2230/432 ,  A61N1/046 ,  A61N1/0472 ,  A61N1/0492 ,  A61N1/39 ,  A61N1/3968 ,  Y10S601/06 ,  Y10S601/08

Abstract: A resuscitation device for automatic compression of a victim's chest using a compression belt which exerts force evenly over the entire thoracic cavity. The belt is constricted and relaxed through a motorized spool assembly that repeatedly tightens the belt and relaxes the belt to provide repeated and rapid chest compression.

公开(公告)号：US06590188B2

公开(公告)日：2003-07-08

申请号：US09894963

申请日：2001-06-22

Applicant: David J. Cline ,  Cindy Otto ,  Stefan Daystrom

Inventor： David J. Cline ,  Cindy Otto ,  Stefan Daystrom

IPC: H05B102

CPC classification number: H02H5/105 ,  A61H33/005 ,  A61H2201/0176 ,  F24H9/2028 ,  H02H3/335

Abstract: A control system for bathers includes an electronic controller which controls operation of an electric heater assembly connected in a water flow path for heating water. The heater assembly includes a heater housing and electric heater element. A solid state water temperature sensor apparatus provides electrical temperature signals to the controller indicative of water temperature at separated first and second locations on or within the heater housing. The presence of water in the heater housing is detected electronically, by turning on the heater, and monitoring the temperature sensors for unusual temperature rises or other faults for a period of time thereafter. A solid state water presence sensor apparatus can also be used to determine the presence of water within the heater housing, providing electrical water presence signals to the controller indicative of the presence or absence of a body of water within the heater housing. An independent circuit apparatus is connected to the water temperature sensor apparatus and to a power relay, automatically causing high voltage power to be disconnected from the heater assembly when the water temperature exceeds a predetermined temperature. The independent circuit apparatus requiring a manual reset once the water temperature has dropped below a predetermined level to allow the high voltage power to be reconnected to the heater assembly. The system includes ground continuity detection, ground current detection and ground fault detection circuits.

公开(公告)号：US20030031084A1

公开(公告)日：2003-02-13

申请号：US09925426

申请日：2001-08-09

Applicant: A.O. Smith Corporation

Inventor： Ronald P. Bartos

IPC: B01F007/00 ,  E04H004/12 ,  B01F015/00 ,  A47K003/00

CPC classification number: A61H33/005 ,  A61H33/0087 ,  A61H33/02 ,  A61H33/601 ,  A61H2201/0176 ,  A61H2201/5025 ,  A61H2201/5071 ,  Y10S366/601

Abstract: A fluid holding apparatus including a vessel capable of holding a load including a fluid and a sensor coupled to the vessel. The sensor is operable to sense the load held by the vessel and to generate a signal having a relation to the load. The fluid holding apparatus further includes a controller electrically coupled to the sensor. The controller is operable to initiate a control signal in response to a variation in the load.

Abstract translation: 一种流体保持装置，包括能够保持包括流体的负载和耦合到容器的传感器的容器。 传感器可操作以感测由容器保持的负载并产生与负载有关的信号。 流体保持装置还包括电耦合到传感器的控制器。 控制器可操作以响应于负载的变化而启动控制信号。

公开(公告)号：US06407469B1

公开(公告)日：2002-06-18

申请号：US09451561

申请日：1999-11-30

Applicant: David J. Cline ,  Cindy Otto ,  Paul Rosenau

Inventor： David J. Cline ,  Cindy Otto ,  Paul Rosenau

IPC: H02J100

CPC classification number: A61H33/60 ,  A61H33/00 ,  A61H33/005 ,  A61H33/0087 ,  A61H2201/0173 ,  A61H2201/0176 ,  A61H2201/50 ,  A61H2201/5082 ,  H05K1/0263 ,  Y10T307/25 ,  Y10T307/492

Abstract: A control system for a pool and spa. Main line voltage is provided through a single line voltage service and a single ground fault circuit interrupter circuit, facilitating a ground fault test and simplifying installation. The control system controls the pool and spa equipment, with a circuit board assembly including individual fuse protection devices and switching circuits. A test algorithm is included, wherein the control system is disabled from normal operation if the GFCI test fails. The pool operator manually enters a water fill command, and the controller system automatically opens the fill valve for a predetermined time interval, and then automatically closes the valve. An emergency disconnect switch is mounted near the bathing area, connected by low voltage wiring to the controller system cabinet. The controller system senses the emergency switch closure and disconnects line voltage to the line voltage loads. The emergency switch closure also remotely induces a ground fault, tripping the GFCI. A sensing circuit allows the controller system to sense the presence of the emergency switch system, and issues a warning and prevents normal operation of the pool and spa system if not connected. A gas pressure sensor monitors the natural gas line, and the heater is disabled and a warning given under low pressure conditions. Abnormal filter backpressure triggers a warning when the filter needs service. A temperature sensor has parallel sensing elements in a common housing to provide separate sensing circuits.

Abstract translation: 一个游泳池和水疗中心的控制系统。 主线电压通过单线电压服务和单个接地故障电路断路器电路提供，便于接地故障测试和简化安装。 控制系统控制游泳池和水疗设备，电路板组件包括单独的保险丝保护装置和开关电路。 包括测试算法，其中如果GFCI测试失败，则控制系统禁止正常操作。 水池操作员手动进入充水指令，控制器系统以预定的时间间隔自动打开填充阀，然后自动关闭阀门。 安装在洗浴区附近的紧急断路开关，通过低压接线连接到控制器系统柜。 控制器系统感应紧急开关闭合，并将线路电压与线路电压负载断开。 紧急开关闭合也远程引起接地故障，使GFCI跳闸。 感测电路允许控制器系统感测紧急开关系统的存在，并发出警告，并且如果没有连接，则可以防止游泳池和水疗系统正常运行。 气体压力传感器监测天然气管线，加热器被禁用，并在低压条件下给出警告。 过滤器需要维修时，过滤背压异常会触发警告。 温度传感器在公共壳体中具有平行的感测元件，以提供单独的感测电路。

公开(公告)号：US20020047006A1

公开(公告)日：2002-04-25

申请号：US09894963

申请日：2001-06-22

Inventor： David J. Cline ,  Cindy Otto ,  Stefan Daystrom

IPC: H05B001/02

CPC classification number: H02H5/105 ,  A61H33/005 ,  A61H2201/0176 ,  F24H9/2028 ,  H02H3/335

Abstract: A control system for bathers includes an electronic controller which controls operation of an electric heater assembly connected in a water flow path for heating water. The heater assembly includes a heater housing and electric heater element. A solid state water temperature sensor apparatus provides electrical temperature signals to the controller indicative of water temperature at separated first and second locations on or within the heater housing. The presence of water in the heater housing is detected electronically, by turning on the heater, and monitoring the temperature sensors for unusual temperature rises or other faults for a period of time thereafter. A solid state water presence sensor apparatus can also be used to determine the presence of water within the heater housing, providing electrical water presence signals to the controller indicative of the presence or absence of a body of water within the heater housing. An independent circuit apparatus is connected to the water temperature sensor apparatus and to a power relay, automatically causing high voltage power to be disconnected from the heater assembly when the water temperature exceeds a predetermined temperature. The independent circuit apparatus requiring a manual reset once the water temperature has dropped below a predetermined level to allow the high voltage power to be reconnected to the heater assembly. The system includes ground continuity detection, ground current detection and ground fault detection circuits.

Abstract translation: 用于沐浴者的控制系统包括电子控制器，其控制连接在用于加热水的水流通道中的电加热器组件的操作。 加热器组件包括加热器壳体和电加热器元件。 固态水温传感器装置向控制器提供电温度信号，其指示加热器壳体上或加热器壳体内分离的第一和第二位置处的水温。 通过打开加热器，并在此后的一段时间内监测温度传感器的异常温度上升或其他故障，可以电子地检测加热器壳体中的水。 固态水存在传感器装置还可用于确定加热器壳体内的水的存在，向控制器提供指示加热器壳体内水体存在或不存在的电水存在信号。 独立的电路装置连接到水温传感器装置和电力继电器，当水温超过预定温度时，自动使高压电力从加热器组件断开。 一旦水温下降到预定水平以下，独立电路装置需要手动复位，以允许将高压电力重新连接到加热器组件。 该系统包括接地连续性检测，接地电流检测和接地故障检测电路。

公开(公告)号：US20020038169A1

公开(公告)日：2002-03-28

申请号：US09888331

申请日：2001-06-22

Inventor： David J. Cline ,  Cindy Otto ,  Allan Pinkul

IPC: G05B013/00

CPC classification number: F24H9/2028 ,  A61H33/005 ,  A61H2201/0176 ,  H02H3/335 ,  H02H5/105

Abstract: A control system for bathers with ground continuity and ground fault detection includes an electronic controller which controls operation of electrically powered devices such as an electric heater assembly connected in a water flow path for heating water. A solid state water temperature sensor apparatus provides electrical temperature signals to the controller indicative of water temperature at separated first and second locations on or within the heater housing. A solid state water presence sensor apparatus determines the presence of water within the heater housing, providing electrical water presence signals to the controller indicative of the presence or absence of a body of water within the heater housing. The system includes ground continuity detection, ground current detection and ground fault detection circuits. The ground continuity detector detects continuity of the electrical ground and provides an electrical detector signal to the controller indicative of a ground continuity status. The ground current detector detects a current flow in the electrical ground line and provides a detector signal to the controller indicative of the current flow detection. The ground fault detection circuitry detects a current imbalance in high power conductors, and disconnects high power outputs from the respective spa devices when a current imbalance is detected, without disconnecting power from the controller.

Abstract translation: 用于具有接地连续性和接地故障检测的沐浴者的控制系统包括控制诸如连接在用于加热水的水流路中的电加热器组件的电力设备的操作的电子控制器。 固态水温传感器装置向控制器提供电温度信号，其指示加热器壳体上或加热器壳体内分离的第一和第二位置处的水温。 固态水存在传感器装置确定加热器壳体内的水的存在，向控制器提供指示加热器壳体内水体存在或不存在的电水存在信号。 该系统包括接地连续性检测，接地电流检测和接地故障检测电路。 接地连续性检测器检测电接地的连续性，并向控制器提供指示地面连续性状态的电检测器信号。 接地电流检测器检测电接地线中的电流，并向控制器提供指示电流检测的检测器信号。 接地故障检测电路检测到高功率导体中的电流不平衡，并且在检测到电流不平衡时断开来自相应水疗设备的高功率输出，而不断开来自控制器的电力。

公开(公告)号：US06355913B1

公开(公告)日：2002-03-12

申请号：US09584206

申请日：2000-05-31

Applicant: Michel Authier ,  Benoit Laflamme

Inventor： Michel Authier ,  Benoit Laflamme

IPC: H05B102

CPC classification number: H05B1/0283 ,  A61H33/00 ,  A61H33/005 ,  A61H33/60 ,  A61H2201/0176

Abstract: An overheating protection system for a spa and the spa's associated equipment. Elements include: a heating element for heating the spa's water, an infrared sensor for detecting the amount of infrared radiation emitted by the heating element, a heating element deactivation device electrically connected to the heating element and the infrared sensor, wherein the heating element deactivation device is for deactivating the heating element. In a preferred embodiment, the heating element deactivation device is an electric circuit comprising a comparator circuit and a control circuit.

Abstract translation: 水疗中心和水疗相关设备的过热保护系统。 元件包括：用于加热温泉水的加热元件，用于检测由加热元件发射的红外辐射量的红外传感器，电连接到加热元件和红外传感器的加热元件去激活装置，其中加热元件去激活装置 用于停用加热元件。 在优选实施例中，加热元件去激活装置是包括比较器电路和控制电路的电路。

公开(公告)号：US20010003217A1

公开(公告)日：2001-06-14

申请号：US09417156

申请日：1999-10-12

Inventor： EDWIN C. SORENSEN

IPC: A47K003/00

CPC classification number: A61H33/6073 ,  A61H33/005 ,  A61H2201/0176

Abstract: A spa system which employs a removable drain cover. Removal of the drain cover will cause a proximity switch to turn off the circulation pump in the spa. In a preferred embodiment, the removable drain cover has a magnet attached to it and a magnetically actuable reed switch is attached to the drain body in proximity to the drain cover. Removal of the drain cover with the magnet attached will cause the reed switch to change state which opens a circuit controlling the operation of the spa pump thereby shutting down the spa circulation system. As a result, the spa circulation system cannot be operated without the drain cover in place. This reduces the likelihood of unwanted objects being drawn into the drain. Furthermore, should the spa user's hair become entangled in the drain cover or the drain pipe, the spa pump may be turned off by simply removing the drain cover thereby permitting the entangled user to be released.

Abstract translation: 一个采用可拆卸排水盖的水疗系统。 拆除排水盖将导致接近开关关闭温泉中的循环泵。 在优选实施例中，可拆卸的排水盖具有附接到其上的磁体，并且磁性可启动的舌簧开关附接到靠近排水盖的排水体。 拆除带有磁铁的排水盖将导致簧片开关改变状态，打开一个控制温泉泵操作的电路，从而关闭温泉循环系统。 因此，如果没有排水盖，水疗循环系统就不能运行。 这减少了不想要的物体被吸入排水管的可能性。 此外，如果水疗用品的头发变得缠绕在排水盖或排水管中，则可以通过简单地移除排水盖来关闭温泉泵，从而允许缠结的使用者被释放。