Patent ID: 6256805
Filing Date: 2001-07-10
Classification: A61H

Abstract:
An upgradable spa or bathing system comprising:a molded spa shell configured with at least one pod in the form of a hollow molded into the shell;a water supply system for supplying pressurized water into the pod;a jet panel configured to cover a lower portion of the pod, the jet panel retained in place by releasable engagement with structure on the shell;at least one jet mounted on the jet panel, with pressurized water from the water supply system provided to the jet by at least one jet water line attached to the water supply system by a releasable connection for disconnection and reconnection of the water line;a top panel configured to cover an upper portion of the pod, the top panel comprising structure for releasable attachment to the shell, the jet panel being separate from the top panel such that the jet panel can be removed and replaced with a substitute jet panel while the top panel can be removed and replaced with the original top panel.