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Hot tub assemblyRelated Patent Categories: Baths, Closets, Sinks, And Spittoons, Tubs, Means For Agitating Or Circulating Water In A TubHot tub assembly description/claimsThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20060218716, Hot tub assembly. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
PRIORITY CLAIM [0001] The present application claims priority to U.S. Provisional patent application Ser. No. 60/651,767, filed Feb. 10, 2005, and entitled, "HOT TUB ASSEMBLY," which is herein incorporated by reference in its entirety. FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002] The invention relates generally to the field of hot tubs. More particularly, the present invention pertains to an assembly for providing increased functionality and features to a portable, disassemblable hot tub system. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] Residential hot tubs are well known and have been available for many years. While a small percentage of residential hot tubs are custom designed, built and configured based upon the unique requirements of a homeowner, the vast majority of residential hot tubs comprise standard models and configurations that are manufactured off-site, shipped and installed in selected locations. Generally, these standard models and configurations can comprise rigid hot tub systems utilizing a one-piece polymeric shells, rigid barrel-style tubs with flexible, sheet like liners or portable, disassemblable hot tubs using flexible, sheet-like liners. [0004] Portable, disassemblable hot tubs have a number of design advantages. First, they are easily transportable such that the hot tub is never permanently located in a set location. Second, their disassemblable nature allows them to be placed and assembled in locations wherein rigid hot tubs cannot be located such as, for example, squeezing them through stairwells for placement in an otherwise inaccessible location. Third, their disassemblable nature requires that these hot tubs be flexible with respect to utility requirements such that the rigid piping and dedicated electrical circuits commonly associated with rigid, non-portable hot tubs are not required. Finally, as portable, disassemblable hot tubs must be flexible with respect to utility requirements, there is generally no site-preparation required prior to assembling the portable hot tub and the use of professionals such as, for example, electricians, carpenters and plumbers can be avoided entirely. [0005] While portable hot tub systems have a number of advantages over their rigid counterparts, some of the seating features and configurations commonly found within rigid hot tubs are not presently available with portable hot tubs. As such, it would be advantageous to be able to provide owners of portable hot tub systems with such features for both existing portable hot tub systems as well as being available at the time of purchase of new portable hot tubs. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0006] The present disclosure addresses a hot tub assembly for adding desirable seating features, such as, for example, seating features commonly found in rigid hot tub designs, to portable hot tub systems. Generally, a kit of the present disclosure can comprise a base pedestal and a flexible liner for creating a desired seating configuration within a previously, flat-bottomed portable hot tub. The base pedestal can comprise a ring-like design wherein the ring can function as a seat while an inner portion can function as a foot well. The base pedestal can further function so as to increase the overall capacity or volume of the portable hot tub. In some representative embodiments, the base pedestal can comprise a number of molded seats as part of the ring so as to define a comfortable seating arrangement. The kit of the present disclosure comprises a portable kit such that the portable nature of the portable hot tub is maintained. [0007] In one aspect, an assembly for retrofitting a portable hot tub comprises a base pedestal and a liner adapted to conform to said base pedestal. In some representative embodiments, the base pedestal can comprise integral features such as, for example, molded seats. In some representative embodiments, the assembly can provide for an increase in the seating capacity and/or volume of the hot tub. [0008] In another aspect, a method for adding features to a portable hot tub is disclosed. In some representative embodiments, the method for adding features can comprise adding a base pedestal and liner such that features such as, for example, integral seating arrangements are added to the hot tub. [0009] In another aspect, the present disclosure describes a portable hot tub having integral seating features. [0010] The above summary of the various representative embodiments of the disclosure is not intended to describe each illustrated embodiment or every implementation of the invention. The figures in the detailed description that follow more particularly exemplify these embodiments. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0011] The invention may be more completely understood in consideration of the following detailed description of various embodiments of the invention in connection with the accompanying drawings, in which: [0012] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a portable, disassemblable hot tub of the prior art. [0013] FIG. 2 is a top view of the portable, disassemblable hot tub of FIG. 1. [0014] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a portable, disassemblable hot tub including a hot tub assembly of the present invention. [0015] FIG. 4a is a perspective view of an embodiment of a support platform of the present invention. [0016] FIG. 4b is a top view of an embodiment of a support platform for the present invention. [0017] FIG. 5 is an exploded, perspective view of a hot tub body being positioned on the support platform of FIG. 4. [0018] FIG. 6 is a top perspective view of a hot tub body positioned on a support platform of the present invention. [0019] FIG. 7 is a top perspective view of a hot tub body positioned on a support platform of the present invention. Continue reading about Hot tub assembly... Full patent description for Hot tub assembly Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims Click on the above for other options relating to this Hot tub assembly patent application. ###  How KEYWORD MONITOR works... a FREE service from FreshPatents1. Sign up (takes 30 seconds). 2. Fill in the keywords to be monitored. 3. Each week you receive an email with patent applications related to your keywords. Start now! - Receive info on patent apps like Hot tub assembly or other areas of interest. ### Previous Patent Application: Drain cover Next Patent Application: Valve system for a spa and a spa incorporating same Industry Class: Baths, closets, sinks, and spittoons ### FreshPatents.com Support Thank you for viewing the Hot tub assembly patent info. 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