Aromatherapy/chromotherapeutic system for tubs and method

Abstract

A system for creating a vapor in the surroundings of a tub. The system comprises a reservoir for receiving a substance. The reservoir is adapted to be positioned adjacent to a tub. A vapor creating device changes the substance to a vapor. An outlet is associated with the vapor creating device for directing the vapor in the surroundings of the tub. The substance is aromatic. A light source is optionally provided so as to diffuse light in the vapor.

1 . A system for creating a vapor in the surroundings of a tub, comprising: 
 a reservoir for receiving a substance and adapted to be positioned adjacent to a tub;    a vapor creating device for changing the substance to a vapor; and    an outlet associated with the vapor creating device for directing the vapor in the surroundings of the tub.    
   
   
       2 . The system according to  claim 1 , wherein the substance is aromatic.  
   
   
       3 . The system according to  claim 1 , further comprising a light source so as to diffuse light in the vapor.  
   
   
       4 . The system according to  claim 1 , wherein the vapor creating device is an atomizer.  
   
   
       5 . The system according to  claim 4 , wherein the vapor creating device is actuated through a feed wire projecting from a bottom end of the reservoir, so as to be concealed under the reservoir.  
   
   
       6 . The system according to  claim 4 , further comprising a level switch for indicating a low level of the substance in the reservoir.  
   
   
       7 . The system according to  claim 6 , wherein the level switch has a light source so as to signal a low level by emitting a light signal.  
   
   
       8 . The system according to  claim 1 , further comprising a retention casing in which the reservoir is removably nested, so as to collect leaks from the reservoir.  
   
   
       9 . The system according to  claim 8 , wherein the retention casing has a peripheral flange at an open top end, by which the retention casing is supported to an opening in a tub wall.  
   
   
       10 . The system according to  claim 9 , wherein the reservoir has a decorative rim concealing the flange of the retention casing.  
   
   
       11 . The system according to  claim 1 , wherein the reservoir has an open top end, and a decorative cover is provided to generally cover the open top end.  
   
   
       12 . The system according to  claim 11 , wherein the outlet is an opening between the reservoir and the decorative cover.  
   
   
       13 . The system according to  claim 11 , wherein the reservoir has an open top end, and a decorative cover is provided to generally cover the open top end, the decorative cover consisting of a translucent material for light to pass therethrough.  
   
   
       14 . The system according to  claim 1 , wherein the system is mounted to a tub wall.  
   
   
       15 . A method for creating a vapor in the surroundings of a tub, comprising the steps of: 
 providing a reservoir with a substance to be changed to a vapor;    creating the vapor with the substance; and    directing the vapor in the surroundings of the tub.    
   
   
       16 . The method according to  claim 15 , further comprising the step of diffusing light in the vapor.  
   
   
       17 . The method according to  claim 15 , wherein the substance is aromatic, whereby a scent is created by the vapor in the surroundings of the tub.