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US3711872A
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Sit in shower
Assignee: Lee Raymond Organization Inc
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Filing: 1970-10-05
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Granted: 1973-01-23
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Expires: 1990-10-05
Abstract
Abstract A bathing apparatus employing a raised seat with a sitz bath and a slightly raised footbath lower than the seat.
Inventors
- 👤 L Jarosinski
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 12:37
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47K; A47K3/00; A47K3/28; A47K3/02; A47K3/022
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
174 words
A sit in shower for elderly people, comprising a seat portion disposed at a convenient height from the adjacent room floor in front thereof, a foot portion adjacent said seat portion and having a raised floor at a convenient height intermediate said seat portion and the adjacent room floor, protective side walls surrounding said foot portion to a height below said seat portion, a drain in the bottom of said foot portion, room walls surrounding said seat and foot portions leaving the front side thereof exposed and open to the adjacent room for freedom of entry to and exit from the shower either when standing as by stepping over said protective side wall or when sitting as by swinging the body through an arc of 90* while lifting the feet over said protective side wall, a door disposed to close the front of the shower with the occupant either standing on said foot portion or sitting on said seat portion with his feet on said raised foot portion, and shower means within said shower.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
174 words
A sit in shower for elderly people, comprising a seat portion disposed at a convenient height from the adjacent room floor in front thereof, a foot portion adjacent said seat portion and having a raised floor at a convenient height intermediate said seat portion and the adjacent room floor, protective side walls surrounding said foot portion to a height below said seat portion, a drain in the bottom of said foot portion, room walls surrounding said seat and foot portions leaving the front side thereof exposed and open to the adjacent room for freedom of entry to and exit from the shower either when standing as by stepping over said protective side wall or when sitting as by swinging the body through an arc of 90* while lifting the feet over said protective side wall, a door disposed to close the front of the shower with the occupant either standing on said foot portion or sitting on said seat portion with his feet on said raised foot portion, and shower means within said shower.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The construction of claim 1 in which said seat portion comprises a sitz bath.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
The construction of claim 1 and an additional water inlet for said foot portion.
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) | 1976-01-23 | 1976-07-24 | 1977-01-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-01-23 | 1980-07-24 | 1981-01-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-01-23 | 1984-07-24 | 1985-01-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |