Patent ID: 6322004
Filing Date: 2001-11-27
Classification: A61H

Abstract:
A spa jet comprising:a first nozzle having an upstream end and a downstream end, wherein the first-nozzle upstream end is configured to receive a water stream;a chamber having an upstream end and a downstream end, the chamber upstream end is configured to receive the water stream from the first-nozzle downstream end, the chamber further has an opening for admitting air into the chamber, wherein the water stream flowing through the chamber draws air into the chamber through the chamber opening, whereby the water stream is aerated as it flows through the chamber;a second nozzle having an upstream end and a downstream end, wherein the second-nozzle upstream end is configured to receive the aerated water stream from the chamber downstream end;a housing, wherein the first nozzle, the chamber, and the second nozzle are disposed within the housing; andat-least-two seals, one seal is configured to form a watertight seal between the first nozzle and the housing, and another seal is configured to form a watertight seal between the second nozzle and the housing, whereby isolating the chamber opening, wherein the one seal is integrally formed on the first nozzle, and the another seal is integrally formed on the second nozzle.