US1007603A - Vapor-bath. - Google Patents

Description

'J. B. PINARD, J. GASSIDY 83R. M. MELLOR.

VAPOR BATH.

APPLICATION FILED nnu. 'so, 1910.

1,007,603, Patented 0013. 31. 1911.

UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

JoHN BAPTIST PINARD, JosEPH CASSIDY, AND ROY MEL-LOB, 0F SPOKANE, WASHINGTON.

VAPOR-BATH.

- baths, and its object is to provide an apparatu s o fthis kind whichis simple in construction, and whlch embodies certain novel and improved features to be hereinafter de- 4 scribed and claimed. L

The invention also has for its object to provide in a bath apparatus of the kind stated means for distributing the heat, vapor, or other healing agent to any desired portioirof the patients body, and also to provide a structure which enables the pav tient to take a foot bath.

\Vith these and other objects in view, as will appear when the nature of the invention is better understood, the same consists in a combination and arrangement of parts illustrated in the accompanying drawing, forming a part of this specification, in which drawing Figure 1 is a perspective view of the apparatus opened up and ready to receive the patient. Fig. 2 is a central, longitudinal section of the apparatus in closed position. Fig. 3 is a transverse section on the line 33 of Fig. 2. Fig. 4 is a perspective view of one of the plates by means of which the healing agent is distributed.

Referring specifically to the drawing, the casing which forms the body of the apparatus comprises a bottom section 5, an intermediate section 6, and a top 7. The bottom section is constructed of suitable galvanized sheet metal, and is shaped similar to an ordinary bath tub. The intermediate section 1s constructed of wood, and has on one side a door 8 extending throughout nearly a the entire length thereof, and between the top and the bottom section. The door is hinged at its lower edge to swing downwardly and outwardly, and it is provided to facilitate the entry of the patient. The top is also constructed of suitable galvanized sheet metal,,and hinged at one (it its longitudinal edges so that it; may swing openas shown in Fig. l. The hinges of the top are Specification of Letters Patent. Patented Oct, 31, 1911, Applicatibn filed December 30, 1910. Serial No. 600,040.

on that side of the casing opposite the side where the door 8 is located, so that when the top and the door are both swung open as shown n Fig. l, the top and one side of thecasmg is open, and the patient can readily enter the same. Suitable catches 9 are prov ded for holding the parts in closed posit1on,'in which position the free edges of the top and the door meet. The top tially semi-circular in cross sectlon.

The casing herein described is mounted on legs 10, provided withcasters so that it may be'easily pushed about.

\Vit-hin the casing at the junction of the bottom and intermediate sections is' a false bottom 11 on which the patient lies. This bottom is formed of slats which are suitably spaced apart so that the vapors may pass 1nto the upper portion of the casing and around the patient, and it is spaced from the bottom of the section 5. The false .bottom is substanis curved in cross-section so as to provide a comfortable support for the patient. The

bottom of the section 5 is made slanting to allow drainage. The slant is iii the direction of the head of the casing, and adjacent to this end of the bottom of the section 5 is an outlet for the drainage, said outlet being provided with a stopper or other suitable clo ure 12.

A vapor generator is located at the, foot of the casing, said generator comprising a suitable vessel 13 supported over'a gas burner 14 and having an outlet passing through the bottom of the section 5, the vapor being thus discharged beneath the false bottom 11.

A heater for the casing is also provided, said heater being a gas burner 15 located in close proximity to the bottom of the section 5, on the outside thereof, and adjacent to the vaporizer. In order to prevent the flame from coming in direct contact with the bottom of the casing, said bottom is provided with a steel plate 16 on which the flame from the burner 15 plays, and which thus protects the bottom from injury.

The interior of the casing will be suitably wired as indicated at 17 in order that an electric heater may be employed instead of the burner 15. Sockets 18 for attachment of incandescent lamps are also provided in order that. the beneficent effects of light rays may be obtained.

In one end of the casing is an opening 19 so that the patients head maybe outside .on the false bottom 11.

the casing. Adjacent to this opening is a head rest 20 for supporting the patients head.

The top 7 has an opening which is tilted with a slide 21 allowing the patient to cover or uncover the opening at, will, and thus obtain the desired ventilation.

A foot bath attachment is also provided, the same comprising a small tub 22 which is placed in the casing on the bottom thereof, below the false bottom 11. In order thatthe patients feet may enter this tab, the false bottom has a removable section 23, which, when removed, leaves an opening" in the false bottom through which the patients feet may be extended into the tub. The tub is also put in place and removed through this opening.

in order to throw the heat, medicated vapor, or other healing agent to any portion of the patients body, a ni'lrnber of plates 24 are proyided said plates, being shaped to fit on and extend across the false bottom 11. Thus, when two of the plates are placed on the false bottom, as shown by dotted lines,

in Fig. 2, the lower portion or" the patients body will be shielded, leaving only the upper portion exposed to the healing agent so that this part of the body is acted on by said healing agent before it passes over the remainder of the body.

The apparatus herein described is simple in construction, and it efi'ectually serves the purpose for which it is designed.

In use,'the top and the side deer are swung open as shown inFig. 1, after which the patient can readily enter and lie down The top and the side door are then closed. If a Vapor bath memos wood, iis portion the eas ae to he; become hot enough to burn the a coming; in contact therewith.

The false bottom is ii making it easy to clean eh bath.

We clain'i:

heat conducting material, and a perforated false bottom in the casing for snp iiorting the patient, said false bottom being. located in the casing at the junction of its bottom and intermediate sections.

In testimony whereof we atfix our sig-' natures in presence of two witnesses.

JOHN BAPTIST JQSEPH CASSH Y.

ROY MELLUE." lVitnesses (Ii-Linens A. Chases F, \IS'ELL

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