US3729748A
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Sitz bath
Assignee: J M R ENTERPRISES Inc
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Filing: 1971-12-02
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Granted: 1973-05-01
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Expires: 1991-12-02
Abstract
Abstract This invention relates to a sitz bath comprising a bowl and more particularly, to a bowl having upwardly extending wings or flanges to embrace the seat of a toilet for medical treatment of the human body, the bowl having downwardly extending locking flanges located at the outer edge of each wing closely adjacent the sides of the toilet seat and lips to provide for overflow of medicinal liquid.
Inventors
- 👤 R Perlman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 06:15
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47K; A47K3/00; A47K3/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
87 words
A sitz bath for a toilet seat, comprising a. a bowl having a bottom and upwardly-rising sides terminating in an upper edge, b. a notch in a forward portion of the upper edge, c. a flange extending laterally from the upper edge on either side of the notch to rest on and conform to the upper surface of the toilet seat, and d. a downwardly-extending locking flange located at the outer edge of each flange and adapted to lie closely adjacent the sides of a toilet seat.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
87 words
A sitz bath for a toilet seat, comprising a. a bowl having a bottom and upwardly-rising sides terminating in an upper edge, b. a notch in a forward portion of the upper edge, c. a flange extending laterally from the upper edge on either side of the notch to rest on and conform to the upper surface of the toilet seat, and d. a downwardly-extending locking flange located at the outer edge of each flange and adapted to lie closely adjacent the sides of a toilet seat.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
A sitz bath as recited in claim 1, wherein each flange is provided with a semi-circular portion extending forwardly of the bowl on either side of the notch.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
A sitz bath as recited in claim 1, wherein the bowl and flanges are integrally formed of polyethylene.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
A sitz bath as recited in claim 1, wherein a second notch is formed in the upper edge of the bowl located diametrically of the first-mentioned notch.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
44 words
A sitz bath as recited in claim 4, wherein each notch is provided with an outwardly-extending lip, the level of the lip on the second notch being located substantially higher above the said bottom of the bowl than the lip on the first-mentioned notch.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
A sitz bath as recited in cLaim 5, wherein the outer edges of the flanges are curved with a substantially greater radius than the upper edge of the bowl.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
34 words
A sitz bath as recited in claim 6, wherein the outer edge of the lip of the second notch and the rearward edges of the flanges all lie substantially in the same transverse plane.
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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) | 1976-04-30 | 1976-10-30 | 1977-05-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-04-30 | 1980-10-30 | 1981-05-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-04-30 | 1984-10-30 | 1985-05-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |