US3758894A
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Chair-bath
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-02-11
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Granted: 1973-09-18
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Expires: 1991-02-11
Abstract
Abstract A hospital type wheelchair with a connecting bathtub means, the device comprising a pivotable frame comprised of parallel gliding rods having a pair of legs at their outer end which are receivable within a conventional bathtub so that the gliding rods extend in a horizontal position from the wheelchair, a foldable inner chair member being glidable along the metal gliding rods, the inner chair being extendable to horizontal position and upon which a rubber tub is placeable for receiving a wheelchair patient and thus permit transporting the patient over the conventional bathtub or helping himself in taking a bath.
Inventors
- 👤 M Finley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 07:58
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61G; A61G7/00; A61G7/10; A61G7/1001; A61G7/1003; A47; A47K; A47K3/00; A47K3/12; A47K3/122; A61G7/1025; A61G7/1034; A61G7/104; A61G7/1046; A61G7/1049; A61G7/1059; A61G5/00; A61G5/006; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S297/00; Y10S297/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
105 words
In a chair-bath, the combination of a wheelcHair and an accessory for permitting a patient to take a bath without the necessity of an attendant to assist him, said accessory comprising a frame pivotable sidewardly from said wheelchair and attached to one end of said wheelchair, said wheelchair having a side arm which is upwardly pivotable so as to clear the pivotable travel of said frame, said frame including a pair of parallel, metal gliding rods each of which at the outer end is integral with a leg extending at right angles downwardly therefrom, said legs at their lower ends being provided with vacuum cups.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
105 words
In a chair-bath, the combination of a wheelcHair and an accessory for permitting a patient to take a bath without the necessity of an attendant to assist him, said accessory comprising a frame pivotable sidewardly from said wheelchair and attached to one end of said wheelchair, said wheelchair having a side arm which is upwardly pivotable so as to clear the pivotable travel of said frame, said frame including a pair of parallel, metal gliding rods each of which at the outer end is integral with a leg extending at right angles downwardly therefrom, said legs at their lower ends being provided with vacuum cups.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
54 words
The combination as set forth in claim 1 wherein a separate inner chair is positionable upon said wheelchair, said inner chair being comprised of a thin sturdy rigid material that is perforated and an underside of said inner chair capable of traveling along said metal gliding rods and movement between the opposite ends thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
81 words
The combination as set forth in claim 2, and a collapsible bathtub, said bath tub including a flat bottom panel having the same size as said inner chair and said panel having a plurality of selectively closable openings therethrough, a head rest at one end of said bottom panel and a pair of side straps to permit a patient to help himself in turning, opposite side edges of said bathtub being provided with straps to pull the sides up into position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The combination as claimed in claim 3 and means for securing said inner chair to said collapsible bath tub.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The combination as claimed in claim 3 wherein said bath tub is formed of a rubber-like material.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
The combination as claimed in claim 4 wherein said securing means comprises straps secured to said inner chair.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
The combination as claimed in claim 6 in which said bath tub is formed of rubber material.
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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) | 1976-09-17 | 1977-03-19 | 1977-09-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-09-17 | 1981-03-19 | 1981-09-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-09-17 | 1985-03-19 | 1985-09-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |