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US3188657A
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Lift for sitz bath
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-11-29
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Granted: 1965-06-15
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Expires: 1982-11-29
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John C Cotner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 17:39
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61G; A61G7/00; A61G7/10; A61G7/1001; A61G7/1003; A61G7/1013; A61G7/1019; A61G7/104; A61G7/1044; A61G7/1049; A61G7/1059; A61G7/1073; A61G7/1076; B; B66; B66B; B66B9/00; B66B9/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
110 words
A LIST FOR A SITZ BATH, COMPRISING (A) SUPPORTING MEANS MOUNTABLE ON A TUB RIM AND CONSTITUTING THE SOLE MEANS OF MOUNTING THE LIFT IN OPERATIVE POSITION, (B) A VERTICALLY EXTENDING HOUSING CARRIED FROM SAID SUPPORTING MEANS WITHIN THE LONGITUDINAL EXTENT OF THE TUB CAVITY AND HAVING A SLOT FORMED THEREIN CONSISTING OF A FIRST VERTICAL STRETCH CONTINUOUS AT ITS UPPER END WITH A SECOND HORIZONTAL STRETCH, (C) A VERTICALLY MOVABLE PISTON CARRIED IN SAID HOUSING, (D) A CHAIR HAVING A SEAT AND BACK REST AND SLIDABLY CARRIED AGAINST THE OUTER FACE OF SAID HOUSING, (E) MEANS EXTENDING THROUGH SAID SLOT OPERATIVELY INTERCONNECTING SAID CHAIR AND PISTON FOR VERTICAL MOVE-
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
110 words
A LIST FOR A SITZ BATH, COMPRISING (A) SUPPORTING MEANS MOUNTABLE ON A TUB RIM AND CONSTITUTING THE SOLE MEANS OF MOUNTING THE LIFT IN OPERATIVE POSITION, (B) A VERTICALLY EXTENDING HOUSING CARRIED FROM SAID SUPPORTING MEANS WITHIN THE LONGITUDINAL EXTENT OF THE TUB CAVITY AND HAVING A SLOT FORMED THEREIN CONSISTING OF A FIRST VERTICAL STRETCH CONTINUOUS AT ITS UPPER END WITH A SECOND HORIZONTAL STRETCH, (C) A VERTICALLY MOVABLE PISTON CARRIED IN SAID HOUSING, (D) A CHAIR HAVING A SEAT AND BACK REST AND SLIDABLY CARRIED AGAINST THE OUTER FACE OF SAID HOUSING, (E) MEANS EXTENDING THROUGH SAID SLOT OPERATIVELY INTERCONNECTING SAID CHAIR AND PISTON FOR VERTICAL MOVE-
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1968-06-14 | 1968-12-14 | 1969-06-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-06-14 | 1972-12-14 | 1973-06-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-06-14 | 1976-12-14 | 1977-06-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |