US3591867A
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Seat and foot adaptor for tubs and showers
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-11-18
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Granted: 1971-07-13
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Expires: 1989-11-18
Abstract
Abstract The invention relates to a track cover and is comprised of a flat portion having a plurality of downwardly extending elongated walls running the length of the flat portion. The distance between each of the downwardly extending walls is approximately that distance between the door tracks of a sliding door which is disposed on the upper edges of the bathtub a resilient fastening means may be provided which is adapted to fit between a downwardly extending leg and a fixed leg on the track of the tub to secure the front portion in position covering the tracks.
Inventors
- 👤 Albert A Bernstein
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 12:23
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47K; A47K3/00; A47K3/001
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
96 words
A track cover for covering shower door tracks at the edge of a bathtub when said shower door tracks are exposed comprising a flat top portion, a plurality of legs extending downwardly from said flat top portion, each of said downwardly extending legs laterally disposed each from the other permitting the positioning of said downwardly extending legs adjacent the upwardly extending walls of said tracks, and a nonslip surface disposed on said flat top portion for preventing the sliding of objects from said flat top portion, said flat top portion and nonslip surface forming a seat.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
96 words
A track cover for covering shower door tracks at the edge of a bathtub when said shower door tracks are exposed comprising a flat top portion, a plurality of legs extending downwardly from said flat top portion, each of said downwardly extending legs laterally disposed each from the other permitting the positioning of said downwardly extending legs adjacent the upwardly extending walls of said tracks, and a nonslip surface disposed on said flat top portion for preventing the sliding of objects from said flat top portion, said flat top portion and nonslip surface forming a seat.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
A track cover according to claim 1 wherein said flat top portion is wider than the aggregate distance between said plurality of legs extending downwardly from said flat top portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
A track cover according to claim 2 wherein the distance between each of the downwardly extending legs being the same distance as the distance between the upwardly extending walls of the shower door tracks.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
A track cover according to claim 3 wherein said track cover is telescopically extendible.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
44 words
A track cover according to claim 4 wherein a fastener is provided and is adapted to fit between an upwardly extending wall of said track and a downwardly extending leg of said track cover to hold said track cover in place over said tracks.
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) | 1974-07-12 | 1975-01-11 | 1975-07-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-07-12 | 1979-01-11 | 1979-07-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-07-12 | 1983-01-11 | 1983-07-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |