Steam and sauna shower panel

• US 8,646,121 B2
• Filed: 11/14/2012
• Issued: 02/11/2014
• Est. Priority Date: 06/19/2007
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Huan Thanh Nguyen
• Original Assignee: Huan Thanh Nguyen
• Inventors: Nguyen, Huan Thanh
• Primary Examiner(s): Tran, Len
• Assistant Examiner(s): Le, Viet
• Application Number:
  US13/694,262
• Publication Number:
  US 20130305448A1
• Time in Patent Office: 454 Days
• Field of Search: 459/6, 452/5, 452/4, 411/11, 453/3, 459/8, 460/1, 460/5, 461/0, 601/157, 601/169
• US Class Current: 4/601
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2033/061 Artificial hot-air baths
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2033/068 Steam baths
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/5023 Interfaces to the user
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/5046 Touch screens
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/5082 Temperature sensors
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2203/0431 in 90°/90°-position, like on a chair
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2205/081 Back
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2205/086 Buttocks
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 33/06 Artificial hot-air or cold-air baths; Steam or gas baths or douches, e.g. sauna or Finnish baths artificial climate rooms A61G10/02
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 33/067 Installations for the inside of such cabins, e.g. seats
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 9/0007 Pulsating
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 9/0021 Hydraulic massage

Abstract

An apparatus for converting a normal shower room into a steam and sauna facility. The apparatus comprises a vertical panel, a rain shower, a hand held massage means, a back and foot massage means, a seat with seat massage means, a steam and hot air generating means. The apparatus also includes an electronic device incorporating radio, CD player Hook Up, Telephone, Video features and buttons for controlling steam, heat, massage means, Audio and Video means.

Claims

1. An apparatus for converting a shower stall into a Steam and/or Dry Sauna Room comprising:

a first unit, wherein the first unit is located in the shower stall and is fluidly connected to a second unit;

the second unit is disposed outside and adjacent to the shower and further comprises a steam generator, a dry sauna and a computer control system;

a remote control for wireless control of the computer control system;

the first unit further comprises;

a steam nozzle connected to the steam generator;

a plurality of water jets that can vary in position;

a heated air exhaust connected to the dry sauna to provide heated air to the shower stall;

a touch panel connected to the computer control system for operating the apparatus;

a video screen to provide visual read outs of system settings and further provide entertainment;

an audio entertainment system further comprising water proof speakers and a music player connection;

a communication system to provide the user with telephonic communication;

a temperature sensor connected to the computer control system to maintain steam and sauna temperature at a predetermined temperature;

a shower sanitizer, wherein the shower sanitizer activates after the shower has been switched off after use to spray and clean the shower stall;

at least one main pipe connection for fluidly connecting the first unit to a main water supply;

at least one second pipe connection for fluidly connecting the first unit to the steam generator; and

a plurality of switches to draw water from the main water supply to the shower or allow water to go to the second panel.