Patent ID: 6581217
Filing Date: 2003-06-24
Classification: A61H

Abstract:
An air blowing assembly for providing cooling air to the user of a spa, jetted bath tub or other heated-water-containing member of the type having a lip surrounding at least a part of the water-containing member, said assembly comprising:an air blower having an air blower inlet, an air blower outlet and means for energizing said air blower; an air-conducting manifold having a manifold air inlet connected to said air blower outlet, said air-conducting manifold having at least one manifold air outlet; and at least one directional vent supported over said lip and said at least one vent having a cooling air inlet and a cooling air outlet, said cooling air outlet including means for aiming the direction of air flow exiting through said cooling air outlet and said cooling air inlet receiving cooling air from said at least one manifold air outlet whereby a spa user can direct cooling air flow towards a face or body above the water level, replacing hot, humid air with cooler, dryer air to alleviate discomfort from an otherwise moist and hot atmosphere.