US3271791A
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Bathtub elevating seat
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-07-10
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Granted: 1966-09-13
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Expires: 1984-07-10
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Forest M Sarff
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 00:15
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
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
160 words
AN ELEVATING SEAT FOR A BATHTUB INCLUDING: A PAIR OF CYLINDERS, MEANS TO SECURELY HOLD SAID CYLINDERS ADJACENT TO SAID BATHTUB, PISTONS WITHIN SAID CYLINDERS, MOVABLE SEALS MOUNTED ON EACH PISTON TO SEAL BETWEEN EACH SAID PISTON AND EACH SAID CYLINDER, PISTON RODS ATTACHED AT ONE END TO SAID PISTONS AND AT THE OTHER END EXTENDING OUTWARDLY FROM SAID CYLINDERS, A ROLLER SECURED TO EACH PISTON ROD TO MOVABLY HOLD SAID PISTON A DESIRED DISTANCE FROM SAID CYLINDER, A ROLLER SECURED TO THE LOWER INSIDE AND END OF EACH CYLINDWER TO MOVABLY HOLD SAID PISTON ROD A DESIRED DISTANCE FROM SAID CYLINDER, A SEAL MOUNTED TO SEAL BETWEEN SAID CYLINDER AND SAID PISTON ROD, A SEAT MOVABLY ATTACHED TO SAID OTHER OUTSIDE END OF SAID PISTON ROD, HYDRAULIC POWER MEANS TO MOVE SAID PISTON UPWARDLY OF SAID CYLINDERS TO RAISE SAID SEAT AND MEANS TO CONNECT SAID POWER MEANS TO A SOURCE OF WATER AND TO CONTROL SAID POWER MEANS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
160 words
AN ELEVATING SEAT FOR A BATHTUB INCLUDING: A PAIR OF CYLINDERS, MEANS TO SECURELY HOLD SAID CYLINDERS ADJACENT TO SAID BATHTUB, PISTONS WITHIN SAID CYLINDERS, MOVABLE SEALS MOUNTED ON EACH PISTON TO SEAL BETWEEN EACH SAID PISTON AND EACH SAID CYLINDER, PISTON RODS ATTACHED AT ONE END TO SAID PISTONS AND AT THE OTHER END EXTENDING OUTWARDLY FROM SAID CYLINDERS, A ROLLER SECURED TO EACH PISTON ROD TO MOVABLY HOLD SAID PISTON A DESIRED DISTANCE FROM SAID CYLINDER, A ROLLER SECURED TO THE LOWER INSIDE AND END OF EACH CYLINDWER TO MOVABLY HOLD SAID PISTON ROD A DESIRED DISTANCE FROM SAID CYLINDER, A SEAL MOUNTED TO SEAL BETWEEN SAID CYLINDER AND SAID PISTON ROD, A SEAT MOVABLY ATTACHED TO SAID OTHER OUTSIDE END OF SAID PISTON ROD, HYDRAULIC POWER MEANS TO MOVE SAID PISTON UPWARDLY OF SAID CYLINDERS TO RAISE SAID SEAT AND MEANS TO CONNECT SAID POWER MEANS TO A SOURCE OF WATER AND TO CONTROL SAID POWER MEANS.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-09-12 | 1970-03-14 | 1970-09-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-09-12 | 1974-03-14 | 1974-09-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-09-12 | 1978-03-14 | 1978-09-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |