Patent ID: 6745412
Filing Date: 2004-06-08
Classification: A61H

Abstract:
A portable steam sauna comprising:a bathtub or shower enclosure surrounded by at least three walls and at least one slideable door frame for closing a doorway, said enclosure having a top comprising a plastic retractable cover assembly; said cover assembly is movable along a spring loaded cylindrical roller to open and close the top of the enclosure; the cover assembly is held in a closed position by at least one hook-like element when in a closed position; an electric steamer having a stainless steel housing; said housing having a bottom end, a middle portion, and a top end; said middle portion having a body for containing a volume of water; said bottom end of the steamer housing comprises a heating element wherein said heating element produces steam by heating the water in the middle portion of the electric steamer; wherein said steamer is placed a distance from the bathtub or shower enclosure and is connected to an electrical circuit by an electrical cord; said steamer having a thermostat for cutting off electrical power to prevent over heating of sauna if a substantial amount of the total volume of water in said middle portion evaporates; said steamer having a timer for turning on and controlling the time interval during which the heating element will operate; said top portion of the steamer having a plate dimensioned to fit on said top end, said plate having an area for placement of herbs and aromatherapy products; wherein the steam evaporated by the heating element extracts aromas from said herbs; said top portion having a hood which is fitted on the top portion of said steamer, the hood having a tubular fitting for a flexible hose, said flexible hose has a length sufficient to extend from said steamer into the bathtub or shower enclosure.