Steam footbath

Abstract

A steam foot bath device that includes a steam output vent, a steam basin, a water reservoir to be heated to produce steam, a boiler for producing steam, and multiple control devices including a remote control as well as a control panel on the body of the device. Alternate embodiments of the present invention include a detachable remote control that serves as a body control panel when selectively affixed to the body.

1 . A footbath comprising: 
 a body having a base;    a basin within said body;    a vent in said basin for emitting steam;    a removable water tank within said body for holding water to be heated into steam;    a boiler within said body for heating said water from said water tank; and    a control unit adapted to enable said boiler to generate steam.    
   
   
       2 . A footbath according to  claim 1 , further comprising 
 a lid on said body.    
   
   
       3 . A footbath according to  claim 2 , wherein 
 said lid is adapted to be selectively movable between an opened position and a closed position.    
   
   
       4 . A footbath according to  claim 3 , wherein 
 said lid is biased toward said closed position.    
   
   
       5 . A footbath according to  claim 1 , wherein 
 said control unit is detachably mounted on said body.    
   
   
       6 . A footbath according to  claim 1 , wherein 
 said control unit is a wireless remote control.    
   
   
       7 . A footbath according to  claim 1 , further comprising 
 a flow control mechanism for directing the flow of said steam.    
   
   
       8 . A footbath according to  claim 7 , wherein 
 said flow control mechanism is an adjustable louver.    
   
   
       9 . A footbath according to  claim 1 , further comprising 
 a fan to assist in transferring said steam from said boiler to said vent.    
   
   
       10 . A footbath according to  claim 1 , further comprising 
 a steam cover adapted to direct said steam downward into said basin.