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US3703733A
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Bath arrangements
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-12-21
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Granted: 1972-11-28
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Expires: 1990-12-21
Abstract
Abstract In a bath and chair arrangement especially for the infirm, the bath has an end door and the chair arrangement can be locked to the bath and an upper portion having a seat can be rolled through the open door into the bath. The lower portion is then removed and the door closed for washing of the patient.
Inventors
- 👤 George Mcloughlin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 21:43
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47K; A47K3/00; A47K3/006; A61; A61G; A61G5/00; A61G5/10; A61G5/1002
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
175 words
A bath and chair combination comprising a bath and a chair arrangement, said bath comprising a main portion having a floor, a door movable between open and closed positions, fluid seal means for sealing between the door and the main portion when the door is closed, and means for releasably holding the door in closed position, and said chair arrangement comprising a wheeled trolley, and a chair carried by and separable from said trolley, said chair having roller means thereon for movably supporting the chair on the trolley, said trolley being self-supporting and movable freely without reference to the position of the bath so that it can be used to transport persons to be bathed between the bath and locations remote from the bath, the bath and the chair arrangement having releasable locking means for locking the chair arrangement to the bath when the door is open, and said bath and trolley constituting means formed so that in the locked position the chair can be rolled from the trolley directly on to said bath floor.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
175 words
A bath and chair combination comprising a bath and a chair arrangement, said bath comprising a main portion having a floor, a door movable between open and closed positions, fluid seal means for sealing between the door and the main portion when the door is closed, and means for releasably holding the door in closed position, and said chair arrangement comprising a wheeled trolley, and a chair carried by and separable from said trolley, said chair having roller means thereon for movably supporting the chair on the trolley, said trolley being self-supporting and movable freely without reference to the position of the bath so that it can be used to transport persons to be bathed between the bath and locations remote from the bath, the bath and the chair arrangement having releasable locking means for locking the chair arrangement to the bath when the door is open, and said bath and trolley constituting means formed so that in the locked position the chair can be rolled from the trolley directly on to said bath floor.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
A combination as claimed in claim 1, in which said releasable locking means comprises engageable parts on the bath and the chair arrangement.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
A combination as claimed in claim 2, including spring means which, in the locked position, urge said parts into engagement.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
A combination as claimed in claim 3, in which the bath has at least one spring loaded plunger which in the locked position engages the trolley to urge the parts into engaged position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
A combination as claimed in claim 2, in which the trolley includes a pivotal member having a hook portion which can engage behind a cross-member of a support to the bath.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
A combination as claimed in claim 5, in which the pivotal member is a footrest.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
A combination as claimed in claim 1, in which the trolley has laterally spaced rails and said chair has rollers which can roll on the rails.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
A combination as claimed in claim 1, including means for releasably locking together the trolley and chair.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
29 words
A combination as claimed in claim 1, in which the chair has a removable arm to permit an occupant to move sideways on to and off the chair seat.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
20 words
A combination as claimed in claim 6, including a release member which can be depressed to move the footrest upwardly.
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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) | 1975-11-28 | 1976-05-29 | 1976-11-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-11-28 | 1980-05-29 | 1980-11-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-11-28 | 1984-05-29 | 1984-11-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |