Abstract:
A chromotherapy device for providing chromotherapy capabilities in a vessel that is configured to contain water. The chromotherapy device is relatively inexpensive and eliminates the risk of water leakage through the vessel that is associated with the provision of chromotherapy capabilities in a conventional manner (e.g., through one or more hole in the vessel through which a waterproof light fixture is installed).

Description:
FIELD 
       [0001]    The present disclosure relates to a chromotherapy device. 
       BACKGROUND 
       [0002]    This section provides background information related to the present disclosure which is not necessarily prior art. 
         [0003]    Chromotherapy is intended to be a therapeutic and relaxing experience/treatment that is increasingly being incorporated into bathing/showering fixtures such as bathtubs. Chromotherapy capabilities can be incorporated into an otherwise conventional bathtub via waterproof light fixtures that are mounted through holes in the bathtub that are located below the waterline. The waterproof light fixtures employ lamps that are typically powered by line voltage AC circuits and as such, various transformers, ground fault interrupters, etc. are required in the circuitry to prevent the possibility of electrical shock. The provision of chromotherapy capabilities in this manner is relatively expensive and carries a risk of water leakage through the bathtub (i.e., through the hole in the bathtub through which the waterproof light fixture is installed). Moreover, it can be difficult and/or inconvenient to retrofit a conventional bathtub with conventionally provided chromotherapy capabilities. Accordingly, there remains a need in the art for an improved chromotherapy device. 
       SUMMARY 
       [0004]    This section provides a general summary of the disclosure, and is not a comprehensive disclosure of its full scope or all of its features. 
         [0005]    In one form, the present teachings provide a chromotherapy device for use in a vessel that is configured to contain water. The chromotherapy device includes a first device portion and a second device portion. The first device portion has a flexible mat and a light array. The light array is coupled to the flexible mat and includes a plurality of LED devices. Each LED device has one or more LED&#39;s and is configured to selectively generate visible light of a first color, a second color and a third color. The second device portion has a battery receptacle that is configured to hold at least one battery. The battery receptacle has a pair of receptacle terminals that are electrically coupled to the light array. The LED devices and an electrical connection between the first and second devices are waterproof. 
         [0006]    In another form, the present teachings provide a chromotherapy device for a vessel that is configured to hold water. The chromotherapy device includes a flexible mat, a light array and a power unit. The light array is coupled to the flexible mat and includes a plurality of LED devices. Each LED device has one or more LED&#39;s and is configured to selectively generate visible light of a first color, a second color and a third color. The power unit has a coil, a rectifier and a voltage regulator. The power unit is coupled to the mat and configured to produce DC electric power when the coil is positioned in a magnetic field so as to be part of an air core transformer. The LED devices and an electrical connection between the power unit and the LED devices are waterproof. 
         [0007]    In still another form, the present teachings provide a chromotherapy accessory for hanging from a shower curtain rod. The chromotherapy accessory includes a light array, a battery receptacle and a hanger. The light array includes a plurality of LED devices. Each LED device has one or more LED&#39;s and is configured to selectively generate visible light of a first color, a second color and a third color. The battery receptacle is mounted to the light array and is configured to hold at least one battery. The battery receptacle has a pair of receptacle terminals that are electrically coupled to the light array. The hanger is mounted to the battery receptacle so as to extend from the battery receptacle on a side that is opposite the light array. The hanger is configured to be mounted on the shower curtain rod. The LED devices and an electrical connection between the battery receptacle and the light array are waterproof. 
         [0008]    In yet another form, the present teachings provide a chromotherapy curtain for shrouding a showering area. The chromotherapy curtain includes a curtain, a light array and a battery receptacle. The curtain defines a plurality of spaced-apart holes disposed proximate a top edge of the curtain. The light array is coupled to the curtain and includes a plurality of LED devices. Each LED device has one or more LED&#39;s and is configured to selectively generate visible light of a first color, a second color and a third color. The battery receptacle is configured to hold at least one battery and includes a pair of receptacle terminals that are electrically coupled to the light array. The LED devices and an electrical connection between the battery receptacle and the light array are waterproof. 
         [0009]    Further areas of applicability will become apparent from the description provided herein. The description and specific examples in this summary are intended for purposes of illustration only and are not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure. 
     
    
     
       DRAWINGS 
         [0010]    The drawings described herein are for illustrative purposes only of selected embodiments and not all possible implementations, and are not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure. 
           [0011]      FIG. 1  is a perspective view of a first chromotherapy device constructed in accordance with the teachings of the present disclosure, the first chromotherapy device being illustrated in operative association with a vessel; 
           [0012]      FIG. 2  is an enlarged perspective view of the chromotherapy device of  FIG. 1 ; 
           [0013]      FIG. 3  is a plan view of a portion of the chromotherapy device of  FIG. 1  illustrating a light array and a controller in more detail; 
           [0014]      FIG. 4  is a perspective view of a portion of the light array and the controller that are illustrated in  FIG. 3 ; 
           [0015]      FIG. 5  is a perspective view of a second chromotherapy device constructed in accordance with the teachings of the present disclosure; 
           [0016]      FIG. 6  is an exploded perspective view of a portion of the chromotherapy device of  FIG. 1  illustrating a battery receptacle in more detail; 
           [0017]      FIG. 7  is a section view of a portion of another chromotherapy device constructed in accordance with the teachings of the present disclosure, the chromotherapy device having a light array that is mounted to an exterior surface of a flexible mat; 
           [0018]      FIG. 8  is a perspective view of a portion of the controller that is illustrated in  FIG. 3 ; 
           [0019]      FIG. 9  is a perspective view of a remote control unit in operative association with the controller illustrated in  FIG. 3 ; 
           [0020]      FIG. 10  is a perspective view of a fourth chromotherapy device constructed in accordance with the teachings of the present disclosure; 
           [0021]      FIG. 11  is a schematic illustration of a fifth chromotherapy device constructed in accordance with the teachings of the present disclosure; 
           [0022]      FIG. 12  is a schematic illustration of a sixth chromotherapy device constructed in accordance with the teachings of the present disclosure; 
           [0023]      FIG. 13  is a section view of the chromotherapy device of  FIG. 12 , the chromotherapy device being depicted in operative association with a vessel and a primary coil of an air-core transformer; 
           [0024]      FIG. 14  is a perspective view of the chromotherapy device of  FIG. 12 , the chromotherapy device being depicted in operative association with a vessel and a primary coil of an air-core transformer; 
           [0025]      FIG. 15  is a perspective view of a seventh chromotherapy device constructed in accordance with the teachings of the present disclosure; 
           [0026]      FIGS. 16 and 17  are right and front side views, respectively, of the chromotherapy device of  FIG. 15 ; and 
           [0027]      FIG. 18  is a perspective view of an eighth chromotherapy device constructed in accordance with the teachings of the present disclosure. 
       
    
    
     Corresponding reference numerals indicate corresponding parts throughout the several views of the drawings. 
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
       [0028]    With reference to  FIG. 1  of the drawings, a first chromotherapy device constructed in accordance with the teachings of the present disclosure is generally indicated by reference numeral  10 . The chromotherapy device  10  is illustrated in operative association with a vessel  12  that is configured to hold water. In the particular example provided, the vessel  12  is a bathtub, but those of skill in the art will appreciate that other devices, including vats, pools, troughs, etc. that are configured to hold water. 
         [0029]    With additional reference to  FIG. 2 , the chromotherapy device  10  can comprise a first device portion  20  and a second device portion  22 . The first device portion  20  can include a flexible mat  26  and a light array  28 . The flexible mat  26  can be formed of any suitable material, such as a clear or translucent plastic material. If desired, the material can have a specific gravity that is greater than 1.0 and can be non-porous so as to not absorb a significant amount of water when the first device portion  20  is submersed in water in the vessel  12 . The flexible mat  26  can be shaped in any manner desired, such as an oval or rectangular shape, and can include a mat body  32  and one or more non-skid features  34  that can be coupled to the mat body  32  and configured to resist sliding motion of the first device portion  20  relative to the vessel  12  when the chromotherapy device  10  is in use. In the particular example provided, the non-skid features  34  comprise a plurality of suction cup structures that are integrally formed with the mat body  32 , but it will be appreciated that other devices, such as one or more magnets, could be employed to resist movement of the flexible mat  26  relative to the vessel  12 . 
         [0030]    With reference to  FIGS. 2 through 4 , the light array  28  can comprise a plurality of light emitting diode (LED) devices  40  that can each have one or more LED&#39;s  42  that can be selectively operated to generate visible light of a first color, a second color and a third color. In a particular example provided, the LED devices  40  are mounted to a flexible circuit board  44  and each of the one or more LED&#39;s  42  comprises a red element  50  (e.g., a red LED), a green element  52  (e.g., a green LED) and a blue element  54  (e.g., a blue LED) that can be selectively operated as will be described in more detail below. The light array  28  can be physically coupled to the flexible mat  26  in any desired manner. For example, the light array  28  can be mounted or attached to an exterior surface of the mat body  32  or could be molded into the mat body  32  (i.e., the mat body  32  is overmolded onto the light array  28  such that the light array  28  is at least partly encapsulated in the mat body  32 ). In the particular example provided, however, the mat body  32  has a pair of wall members  60 , which cooperate defines an interior cavity  62  into which the light array  28  is received, and a closure device  64  is employed to sealingly couple the wall members  60  to one another to render the interior cavity  62  waterproof. In some embodiments, the closure device  64  could be configured to permanently and sealingly couple the wall members  60  to one another, which would inhibit further access to the interior cavity  62 , or could be configured to sealingly but releasably couple the wall members  60  to one another, which would permit access to the interior cavity  62 . Examples of a closure device  64  of the former type include welds and bonds, and examples of a closure device  64  of the latter type include zippers  65  ( FIG. 5 ). 
         [0031]    With reference to  FIGS. 2 and 6 , the second device portion  22  can have a battery receptacle  70 , which is configured to hold at least one battery  72 , and an on-off switch  74 . The at least one battery  72  can have a relatively low voltage output, such as 6VDC (the light array  28  and other electronics could be configured to operate on 5VDC electrical power, for example). The battery receptacle  70  can have a pair of receptacle terminals  78  that are electrically coupled to the light array  28  via an electrical connection  80 . In its most basic form, the second device portion  22  is the pair of receptacle terminals  78 . Configuration in this manner may be desirable when the second device portion  22  is received directly into the interior cavity  62 . The battery receptacle  70  in the particular example provided includes first and second receptacle portions  82  and  84 , respectively, that cooperate to define a battery cavity  86  that is configured to hold the battery  72 . The first and second receptacle portions  82  and  84  can be releasably coupled to one another to permit a user to access the battery cavity  86 , for example to replace the battery  72 . Alternatively, the first and second receptacle portions  82  and  84  can be permanently coupled to one another. The first and second receptacle portions  82  and  84  can be sealingly engaged/engagable to one another to render the battery receptacle at least water resistant and preferably waterproof. As used herein, the term “water resistant” means being capable of submersion in up to one foot of water for up to one-half hour without the water completely penetrating the item and the term “waterproof” means being capable of submersion in up to 6 feet (2 meters) for up to twenty-four hours without the water completely penetrating the item. The electrical connection  80  can comprise a pair of electric conductors  90 , such as wires. The on-off switch  74  can be employed to selectively interrupt the transmission of electrical power from the at least one battery  72  to the electrical connection  80 . 
         [0032]    The LED devices  40  and the electrical connection  80  between the first and second device portions  20  and  22  are waterproof. In the example of  FIG. 5 , the LED devices  40  and the electrical connection  80  are disposed within the mat body  32  of the flexible mat  26 . In the example of  FIG. 7 , the LED devices  40  are fixedly coupled to an exterior surface  94  of the mat body  32  and the LED devices  40  and the electrical connection  80  are themselves waterproof. 
         [0033]    With reference to  FIGS. 2 ,  3 ,  4  and  8 , the chromotherapy device  10  can optionally include a controller  100 , which can be configured to control the color of the light produced by the LED devices  40  and/or the amount of light produced by the LED devices  40 . The controller  100  can be mounted to the circuit board  44  and can be electrically coupled to the receptacle terminals  78  ( FIG. 6 ) and the light array  28 . In one form, the controller  100  is configured to operate the LED devices  40  on an individual basis so that one LED device  40  can be operated independent of the other LED devices  40 . Configuration in this manner permits the light array  28  to be operated in several modes, each of which controlling the color of the light produced by the LED devices  40  and the intensity of the light produced by the LED devices  40 . In the particular example provided, the controller  100  includes a main controller  102  and a plurality of sub-controllers  104 , each of which being coupled to the main controller  102  a corresponding one of the LED devices  40 . Each of the sub-controllers  104  that receives digital commands from the main controller  102 . The commands from the main controller  102  controls (i.e., regulates) power that the sub-controller  104  provides to each of the red, green and blue elements  50 ,  52  and  54  in an LED device  40  on an individual basis. For example, a pulse width modulation technique could be employed to control each of the red, green and blue elements  50 ,  52  and  54  to provide light of a desired color and/or to control the intensity of illumination provided by the light array  28 . 
         [0034]    For example, red light could be produced using a non-zero duty cycle to power the red element  50  and a zero duty cycle for the green and blue elements  52  and  54 . Combinations of two of the red, green and blue elements  50 ,  52  and  54  or all of the red, green and blue elements  50 ,  52  and  54  can be operated with non-zero duty cycles to produce light of different colors. For example, using equal and non-zero duty cycles (e.g., a 100% duty cycle) to power the red and blue elements  50  and  54  while the green element  52  is not powered (i.e., a zero duty cycle is employed for the green element  52 ) will cause the LED device  40  to output purple light. As another example, using equal and non-zero duty cycles for each of the red, green and blue elements  50 ,  52  and  54  will cause the LED device  40  to output approximately white light. 
         [0035]    It will be appreciated that the magnitude of the non-zero duty cycles need not be equal (so as to permit further variation in the color of the light that is produced) and that the magnitude of the non-zero duty cycle(s) can be selected to vary the magnitude of the total light produced by each LED devices  40  (i.e., so that the LED devices  40  are “dimmable”). 
         [0036]    It will be appreciated that the controller  100  can be preprogrammed to cause the light array  28  to output light of various pre-programmed colors and/or to operate the LED devices  40  according to various flashing routines, rolling intensity schemes, and/or color patterns. 
         [0037]    It will be appreciated that although the LED devices  40  have been described as being controllable by the controller  100  on an individual basis, the controller  100  could be configured to control groups of the LED devices  40  in a similar manner and/or to control all of the LED devices  40  in a similar manner. In the former alternative, the groups of the LED devices  40  controlled by the controller  100  could form lines, such as a rows or columns, or one or more geometric shapes, such as circles, stars, or diamonds. The LED devices  40  could be coupled to the controller  100  on an individual basis (e.g., as described above or via discrete wires), which permits the controller  100  to change the grouping of the LED devices  40  in a predetermined manner, or each of the groups of LED devices  40  could be coupled to the controller  100  as a set so that their grouping cannot be changed and the LED devices  40  cannot be operated on an individual basis. As yet another alternative, the controller  100  could be configured to operate all of the LED devices  40  as a single group. The LED devices  40  could be coupled to the controller  100  on an individual basis (e.g., as described above or via discrete wires), which permits the controller  100  to change the grouping of the LED devices  40  in a predetermined manner, or the LED devices  40  could be coupled to the controller  100  as a set so that their grouping cannot be changed and the LED devices  40  cannot be operated on an individual basis or in a plurality of groups. 
         [0038]    With reference to  FIG. 9 , an optional remote control unit  110  could be employed to wirelessly transmit (e.g., via infrared or radio frequency signals) one or more user commands to the controller  100  to cause the controller  100  to operate in one of a plurality of modes of operation. In its most basic form, the modes of operation include an OFF mode, in which the light array  28  is not operated, and an ON mode in which the light array  28  is operated in a predetermined manner. Other modes of operation or user-selectable settings within a mode could permit the user to select light of one or more selected colors of light that are to be produced by the light array  28 , to select a speed at which a pattern of light produced by the light array  28  is changed, and/or to select a magnitude of the light output by the light array  28 . In embodiments where the controller  100  permits operation of the LED devices  40  in groups or on an individual basis, the modes of operation could permit the user to select a pattern of light that is produced by the light array  28 , to select light of one or more selected colors of light that are to be produced by the light array  28 , to select a speed at which a pattern of light produced by the light array  28  is changed, and/or to select a magnitude of the light output by the light array  28 . 
         [0039]    The example of  FIG. 10  is generally similar to that of  FIG. 1 , except that the battery  72  is a rechargeable battery and the second device portion  22   a  additionally comprises a power unit  120  having a coil  122 , a rectifier  124  and a voltage regulator  126 . The power unit  120  can be electrically coupled to the battery  72  and is configured to inductively produce DC electric power (i.e., to recharge the battery  72  and/or to power the light array  28 ) when the coil  122  is positioned in a magnetic field  130  so as to be part of an air-core transformer  128 . It will be appreciated that the coil  122  can be the secondary coil of the air-core transformer  128  and that the magnetic field  130  can be produced by a second coil  132 , which can be the primary coil of the air-core transformer  128 . The second (primary) coil  132  can be housed in any desired structure, such as a storage device  134  that is employed to store the first and second device portions  20  and  22   a  when they are not in use. The storage device  134  can be any type of device that is configured to house or hold the first and second device portions  20  and  22   a  when they are not in use. For example, the storage device  134  can be a towel bar onto which the first and second device portions  20  and  22   a  can be suspended. 
         [0040]    Optionally, an air-core transformer controller  140  can be employed to control power to the second (primary) coil  132  as shown in  FIG. 11 . In one form, the air-core transformer controller  140  can be configured to cycle power to the second (primary) coil  132  on a periodic basis and to look for a signal produced by the power unit  120  when the (secondary) coil  122  is disposed in the magnetic field  130 . 
         [0041]    In this regard, elements within the air-core transformer controller  140  and the controller  100  can be configured similar to the Freescale Semiconductor 56F824X-56F825X family of digital signal controllers and the Freescale Semiconductor 9S08P family of micro controllers, respectively, in which the air-core transformer controller  140  causes power to be applied to a primary coil of an air-core transformer (i.e., the air-core transformer  128 , or an optional second, smaller air-core transformer that can reside in the elements of the air-core transformer controller  140  and the controller  100 ) at regular intervals for short periods of time to inject a query via communications superimposed on induced power waveforms. The element within the air-core transformer controller  140  (i.e., the transmitter) is continuously asking via wireless transmitted bursts if there are any receivers (i.e., element within the controller  100 ) that are in close physical proximity to the transmitter. This is done in such a way at to begin transmitting magnetic induction waves to temporarily power up any receivers within range, then listening for any “I am here” types of messages from the receiver. As soon as the receiver has enough induced power to turn on, it immediately tells the transmitter via wireless serial communications that it is here and requires power. The dialogue used between the transmitter and receiver allows the transmitter to remain effectively “off” until a receiver identifies itself. Once the two acknowledge each others existence, the receiver communicates back to the transmitter how much power it requires to power its load with a controlled output voltage. 
         [0042]    With reference to  FIGS. 4 and 11 , the amount of power required for operation of the light array  28  can vary depending on the duty cycles associated with the red, green and blue elements  50 ,  52  and  54  for the LED devices  40 . For example, more power is consumed if all of the LED devices  40  are operated to produce high intensity “white” light as compared to a situation in which a portion of the LED devices  40  are operated to produce lower intensity light of a single “primary” color (e.g., red, green or blue light in which only one of the red, green and blue elements  50 ,  52  and  54  has a non-zero duty cycle) and the remaining LED devices  40  are controlled with a zero duty cycle (i.e., not illuminated). Accordingly, the receiver can regulate its output voltage by requesting a level of power that is coordinated with the operation of the light array  28  (e.g., a higher level of power could be requested when all of the LED devices  40  are operated at a 100% duty cycle to produce “white” light, and a lower level of power could be requested when all of the LED devices  40  are operated at a 100% duty cycle to produce light of a primary color). There are two significant standards being considered for use at this time. The Qi Medium power or the A4WP standard may be selected to control air-coupled power, depending on which one is commercially available and most cost effective. 
         [0043]    Returning to  FIG. 10 , the air-core transformer controller  140  can additionally or alternatively be configured to power the second (primary) coil  132  based on an input generated by the user. The user-generated input could be generated via a manual push-button (not shown) that is operated by the user to control or initiate the application of power to the second (primary) coil  132  and/or could be generated by a switch (not shown), such as a limit switch or a proximity switch, that is activated when the first and second device portions  20  and  22   a  are placed in a predetermined position relative to the storage device  134 . 
         [0044]    While the (secondary) coil  122  has been depicted as residing within the mat body  32 , those of skill in the art will appreciate that it could reside outside the mat body  32  and be coupled to the light array  28  in a manner that is similar to the coupling of the battery receptacle  70  to the light array  28 . Configuration in this manner may be desirable in situations where the chromotherapy device  10   a  does not include a battery and the air-core transformer  128  is employed to power the light array  28 . 
         [0045]    The example of  FIGS. 12 and 13  can be generally similar to the embodiment of  FIG. 10 , except that the second device portion  22   b  comprises the coil  122  and the power unit  120  (i.e., the battery and battery receptacle are optional and can be omitted). The light array  28  can be directly electrically coupled to the power unit  120  to receive electrical power therefrom and the electrical connection  80   b  between the power unit  120  and the light array  28  can be waterproof. The second (primary) coil  132  of the air-core transformer  128  can be mounted to the underside  150  of the vessel  12 . It will be appreciated that in this embodiment, the vessel  12  is formed of an electrically insulating material so that it does not interfere with the operation of the air-core transformer  128 . 
         [0046]    With reference to  FIGS. 12 and 14 , the air-core transformer controller  140   b  can comprise a relay  152  that is configured to selectively de-couple the second (primary) coil  132  from a source of electrical power. The relay  152  can be a magnetically-actuated relay and optionally, one or more magnets  154  can be coupled to the flexible mat  26  to operate the magnetically-actuated relay when the flexible mat  26  is positioned in a predetermined manner relative to the vessel  12 . 
         [0047]    It will be appreciated that in each of the above-described embodiments that operation of the light array  28  will generate heat, which can be rejected to the water in the vessel  12  to provide supplemental water heating. Any of the above-described embodiments could additionally include a heating element  156  ( FIG. 14 ) that is coupled to a source of electrical power, such as a battery or the (secondary) coil  122  ( FIG. 14 ) and the power unit  120  ( FIG. 14 ). 
         [0048]    In the example of  FIG. 15 through 17 , the chromotherapy device  10   c  comprises a light array  28   c , a battery receptacle  70   c  and a hanger  160 . The light array  28   c  can be similar to the light array  28  ( FIG. 2 ) described above, except that it can optionally include a housing structure  162  that is configured to surround the LED devices  40 . The housing structure  162  can be of any structural shape, but in the particular example provided, comprises a hollow tube formed of a clear (transparent) plastic material. The battery receptacle  70   c  can have a first side, which can be coupled to the light array  28   c , and a second side from which the hanger  160  can extend. Similar to the battery receptacle  70  of  FIG. 2 , the battery receptacle  70   c  is configured to hold at least one battery  72  and includes a pair of receptacle terminals  78  that are electrically coupled to the light array  28   c . The hanger  160  is configured to be releasably mounted on/to a shower curtain rod  166 . The LED devices  40  and an electrical connection  80   c  between the battery receptacle  70  and the light array  28   c  are waterproof. 
         [0049]    In the particular example provided, one or more of the chromotherapy devices  10   c  can be mounted on the shower curtain rod  166  on an interior side of a conventional shower curtain  168  and can be employed to provide the user with a chromotherapy experience while showering. 
         [0050]    The example of  FIG. 18  is similar to the chromotherapy device  10  of  FIG. 2 , except that the chromotherapy device  10   d  is configured to be suspended from a shower curtain rod  166 . Accordingly, the first device portion  20   d  can include a curtain  170  in lieu of the flexible mat  26  ( FIG. 2 ). The curtain  170  can include a plurality of spaced-apart holes  172  that are disposed proximate a top edge  174  of the curtain  170 . The holes  172  are configured for use in suspending the curtain  170  from the shower curtain rod  166  in a conventional and well known manner. The light array  28  can be mounted onto or disposed in the curtain  170 . The battery receptacle  70   d  is configured to hold at least one battery  72  and includes a pair of receptacle terminals  78  that are electrically coupled to the light array  28 . The LED devices  40  and an electrical connection  80   d  between the battery receptacle  70  and the light array  28  are waterproof. 
         [0051]    It will be appreciated that the chromotherapy devices disclosed herein permit the addition of colored lighting into a vessel (e.g., a tub, spa, or shower) without drilling holes and risking water leaks. Additionally, chromotherapy capabilities can be added to a conventional vessel at relatively moderate cost with no modification of existing structures, and in some configurations, no wiring alterations. Additionally, the chromotherapy devices are easily installed and can also be easily removed for cleaning or transporting purposes. 
         [0052]    The foregoing description of the embodiments has been provided for purposes of illustration and description. It is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the disclosure. Individual elements or features of a particular embodiment are generally not limited to that particular embodiment, but, where applicable, are interchangeable and can be used in a selected embodiment, even if not specifically shown or described. The same may also be varied in many ways. Such variations are not to be regarded as a departure from the disclosure, and all such modifications are intended to be included within the scope of the disclosure.