The present invention relates to a massaging boot and, more particularly, to a massaging boot that can provide hydrotherapy to a user to reduce swelling to the feet of the user.
Several designs for massaging boots have been designed in the past. None of them, however, include a massaging hydrotherapy boot having multiple integral jet nozzles, insulated walls, a heating system, and a wireless remote control.
Applicant believes that a related reference corresponds to U.S. Pat. No. 9,308,388 for ceramic footbath boots. Applicant believes that another related reference refers to U.S. Pat. No. 4,989,589 for a device for massaging extremities, such as legs. None of these references, however, teach of a massaging boot that can be elevated during usage to expedite the reduction in swelling in the feet of the user by allowing the user to elevate their feet above their heart while laying down and receiving hydrotherapy.
Other documents describing the closest subject matter provide for a number of more or less complicated features that fail to solve the problem in an efficient and economical way. None of these patents suggest the novel features of the present invention.
It is one of the objects of the present invention to provide a massaging boot that helps to reduce swelling of the feet.
It is another object of this invention to provide a massaging boot that can be elevated above heart level during usage.
It is still another object of the present invention to provide a massaging boot that can be customized for various settings to provide comfort to the liking of the user.
It is also another object of the present invention to provide a massaging boot that can provide hydrotherapy to the user for increased comfort and health benefits.
It is yet another object of this invention to provide such a device that is inexpensive to implement and maintain while retaining its effectiveness.
Further objects of the invention will be brought out in the following part of the specification, wherein detailed description is for the purpose of fully disclosing the invention without placing limitations thereon.
With the above and other related objects in view, the invention consists in the details of construction and combination of parts as will be more fully understood from the following description, when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in which:
Referring now to the drawings, where the present invention is generally referred to with numeral 10, it can be observed that a massaging system 10 basically includes a boot assembly 20, a sock assembly 40, a hydrotherapy assembly 60 and a remote assembly 80.
Massaging system 10, as best seen in
Massaging system 10 may include boot assembly 20, as best seen in
Within boot 22 may be a reservoir 24, as best seen in
Reservoir 24 may be filled or drained through valve 28. Valve 28 may lead to an interior of reservoir 24, as best seen in
Importantly, as best illustrated in
Extending about the perimeter of cavity 34 may be jet nozzles 36 and openings 38. Jet nozzles 36 and openings 38 may be evenly spaced apart along the perimeter cavity 34. It may be suitable for jet nozzles 36 and openings 38 to be arrange in an alternating configuration, as best shown in
It is to be understood that sock assembly 40 may be received within boot assembly 20. Sock assembly 40 may include a sock 42. It is to be understood that sock 42 may receive the foot of user U that is to receive hydrotherapy through a sock opening 44 at a top portion of sock 42. Sock 42 may be received and suspended within cavity 34. The foot of the user is suspended within cavity 34 with sock 42. Allowing for sock 42 to be sprayed by water from jet nozzles 36 from multiple directions. Preferably, sock 42 may be made of a waterproof material such as neoprene, to help keep the foot of user U dry even as hydrotherapy is administered. Sock 42 may be thin enough to allow for the temperature of the water sprayed to be felt by user U during the hydrotherapy. Sock 42 may have a shape that cooperates with cavity 34 and the foot of user U. Sock 42 may be flexible and expandable to accommodate different sized feet of different users. Boot 22 may include a sock opening at a top end that is to receive sock 42 therethrough. Sock 42 may entirely seal the sock opening. It is to be understood that sock 42 may partial protrude outwardly from boot 22.
For providing relief to the foot of user U hydrotherapy assembly 60 may be used. Hydrotherapy assembly 60 may help user U reduce swelling to their foot leading to improved health. Hydrotherapy assembly 60 may include a power cord 62, a processor 64 and a wireless communication module 66. Power cord 62 may be connected to a power source S for providing power to processor 64 and jet nozzles 36. Wireless communication module 66 may be connected to and powered by processor 64. Wireless communication module 66 may be capable of communication through WIFI, Bluetooth, radio broadcast (RF), infrared (IR), or microwave means. Wireless communication module 66 may allow for wireless communication to occur between hydrotherapy assembly 60 and remote assembly 80 for controlling of the setting of boot 22 during hydrotherapy.
Importantly, hydrotherapy assembly 60 may include a water pump 68 and a water heater 72. As best seen in
User U may be able to control the strength of the water pressure being used during the hydrotherapy. User U may also be able to control the temperature of the water used during the hydrotherapy. Remote assembly 80 may permit user U to have such control during the hydrotherapy being administered. Remote assembly 80 may include a remote 82 that is preferably wireless. Remote 82 may cooperate with wireless communication module 66 for wireless control of water pump 68 and water heater 72. Remote 82 may have controls 84 for controlling the setting for water pump 68 and water heater 72. Some of controls 84 may correspond with the settings of water pump 68. Additional of controls 84 may correspond with the settings of water heater 72. Controls 84 may be of different lengths. It may be suitable for controls 84 to extend horizontally across remote 82. Controls 84 may also be evenly spaced apart and parallel to each other. It is to be understood that controls 84 may alternatively be referred to as buttons or switches.
Massaging system 10 assists users in receiving hydrotherapy to alleviate swelling or discomfort, more particularly to the feet of users. Importantly, with massaging system 10 users are able to elevate their feet above of heart level while laying down to further expedite the process of reducing swelling. The foot of user U needing hydrotherapy is received within sock 42. Sock 42 is secured within boot 22. Wherein hydrotherapy can be provided to user U with jet nozzles 36. Thereby helping user U to receive relief and comfort which may lead to health improvements.
The foregoing description conveys the best understanding of the objectives and advantages of the present invention. Different embodiments may be made of the inventive concept of this invention. It is to be understood that all matter disclosed herein is to be interpreted merely as illustrative, and not in a limiting sense.
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