Patent ID: 6047416
Filing Date: 2000-04-11
Classification: A47K,A61H

Abstract:
A therapeutic enveloping shower comprising:a shower enclosure;a water supply pipe arranged on an upper portion of the shower enclosure;a multiple connection fitting connected to one end of the water supply pipe;a plurality of vertical spray arms attached to the multiple connection fitting in spaced relation to one another and in fluid communication with the water supply pipe, the spray arms being located interiorly of the shower enclosure and arranged therein so as to substantially surround a user positioned within the enclosure, each spray arm defining a separate vertical plane and containing a plurality of nozzles;a motor operatively associated with the other end of the water supply pipe to turn the water supply pipe, multiple connection fitting, and vertical spray arms; andmeans for supplying water from a water source to the water supply pipe, spray arms, and nozzles;whereby, water from the nozzles impacts the user along separate vertical planes corresponding to those defined by the spray arms as the arms are rotated about the user, such that the user is constantly substantially enveloped by sprayed water.