US3719960A
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Bathtub having improved safety for infirm or handicapped
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-09-29
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Granted: 1973-03-13
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Expires: 1990-09-29
Abstract
Abstract A bathtub affording improved safety, especially for the elderly or handicapped, including an opened top tub, the bottom of which has a seat-height horizontal portion extending from one end of the tub and a lower feet-receiving horizontal portion, one wall of the tub having a door opening extending from the top of the tub to the lower feet receiving portion of the tub bottom and the upper portion of the opening being of a width sufficient to expose part of the bottom seat-height horizontal portion, and a door pivotally supported to the tub so that, when the door is in opened position, a user may walk onto the bottom lower feet receiving portion or sit on the exposed part of the bottom seatheight horizontal portion, the door when closed permitting the tub to be filled with water to the height desired.
Inventors
- 👤 L Russell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 04:53
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47K; A47K3/00; A47K3/006
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
228 words
A bathtub affording improved safety especially for the elderly, infirm or handicapped, comprising: an opened top tub having a front and a back wall, a first and a second end wall, and a bottom; the bottom having a seat-height horizontal portion extending from the first end wall intermediate the height thereof and a lower feet-receiving horizontal portion, the horizontal portions being joined by a bottom vertical portion; the front wall having a door opening therein of a wider upper dimension and a narrower lower dimension, the lower portion of the door opening extending downwardly to the lower feetreceiving portion of the tub bottom and the wider upper portion of the door opening extending downwardly to said bottom seat height horizontal portion, the wider upper portion being of a width sufficient to expose a substantial portion of said bottom seat-height horizontal portion sufficient to enable a user to sit on such exposed seat-height portion; and a door of a wider upper dimension and a narrower lower dimension pivotally supported to said tube front side wall and pivotal to an open position wherein a user may walk on to said bottom feet-receiving portion, or sit directly on to said exposed part of said bottom seat-height horizontal portion, said door pivotal to a closed water-tight or water sealing position permitting water to be drawn into the tube to the desired height.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
228 words
A bathtub affording improved safety especially for the elderly, infirm or handicapped, comprising: an opened top tub having a front and a back wall, a first and a second end wall, and a bottom; the bottom having a seat-height horizontal portion extending from the first end wall intermediate the height thereof and a lower feet-receiving horizontal portion, the horizontal portions being joined by a bottom vertical portion; the front wall having a door opening therein of a wider upper dimension and a narrower lower dimension, the lower portion of the door opening extending downwardly to the lower feetreceiving portion of the tub bottom and the wider upper portion of the door opening extending downwardly to said bottom seat height horizontal portion, the wider upper portion being of a width sufficient to expose a substantial portion of said bottom seat-height horizontal portion sufficient to enable a user to sit on such exposed seat-height portion; and a door of a wider upper dimension and a narrower lower dimension pivotally supported to said tube front side wall and pivotal to an open position wherein a user may walk on to said bottom feet-receiving portion, or sit directly on to said exposed part of said bottom seat-height horizontal portion, said door pivotal to a closed water-tight or water sealing position permitting water to be drawn into the tube to the desired height.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
228 words
A bathtub affording improved safety especially for the elderly, infirm or handicapped, comprising: an opened top tub having a front and a back wall, a first and a second end wall, and a bottom; the bottom having a seat-height horizontal portion extending from the first end wall intermediate the height thereof and a lower feet-receiving horizontal portion, the horizontal portions being joined by a bottom vertical portion; the front wall having a door opening therein of a wider upper dimension and a narrower lower dimension, the lower portion of the door opening extending downwardly to the lower feet-receiving portion of the tub bottom and the wider upper portion of the door opening extending downwardly to said bottom seat height horizontal portion, the wider upper portion being of a width sufficient to expose a substantial portion of said bottom seat-height horizontal portion sufficient to enable a user to sit on such exposed seat-height portion; and a door of a wider upper dimension and a narrower lower dimension pivotally supported to said tube front side wall and pivotal to an open position wherein a user may walk on to said bottom feet-receiving portion, or sit directly on to said exposed part of said bottom seat-height horizontal portion, said door pivotal to a closed water-tight or water sealing position permitting water to be drawn into the tube to the desired height.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
228 words
A bathtub affording improved safety especially for the elderly, infirm or handicapped, comprising: an opened top tub having a front and a back wall, a first and a second end wall, and a bottom; the bottom having a seat-height horizontal portion extending from the first end wall intermediate the height thereof and a lower feet-receiving horizontal portion, the horizontal portions being joined by a bottom vertical portion; the front wall having a door opening therein of a wider upper dimension and a narrower lower dimension, the lower portion of the door opening extending downwardly to the lower feet-receiving portion of the tub bottom and the wider upper portion of the door opening extending downwardly to said bottom seat height horizontal portion, the wider upper portion being of a width sufficient to expose a substantial portion of said bottom seat-height horizontal portion sufficient to enable a user to sit on such exposed seat-height portion; and a door of a wider upper dimension and a narrower lower dimension pivotally supported to said tube front side wall and pivotal to an open position wherein a user may walk on to said bottom feet-receiving portion, or sit directly on to said exposed part of said bottom seat-height horizontal portion, said door pivotal to a closed water-tight or water sealing position permitting water to be drawn into the tube to the desired height.
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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) | 1976-03-12 | 1976-09-11 | 1977-03-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-03-12 | 1980-09-11 | 1981-03-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-03-12 | 1984-09-11 | 1985-03-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |