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Bathing unit controller and connector system therefore

  • US 6,929,516 B2
  • Filed: 10/28/2003
  • Issued: 08/16/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/28/2003
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A controller suitable for use in controlling components in a bathing unit, said controller comprising:

  • a. a controller body;

    b. a plurality of connectors positioned on said controller body, each connector in said plurality of connectors being adapted for providing electrical power to a respective bathing unit component, each connector of said plurality of connectors being adapted for matingly engaging a complementary connector associated to a respective bathing unit component each connector in said plurality of connectors including;

    i. a set of contact elements arranged in a common configuration, wherein;

    1. a first subset of said set of contact elements is adapted for generating a power signal characterized by a first current-voltage combination; and

    2. a second subset of said set of contact elements is adapted for generating a power signal characterized by second current-voltage combination;

    c. a control circuit positioned within said controller body, in use said control circuit being adapted for selectively providing electrical power to respective bathing unit components through the plurality of connectors.

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