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Bedside commode device
Assignee: GRAHAM-FIELD TEMCO Inc A NEW JERSEY Corp
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Filing: 1973-06-21
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Granted: 1974-12-17
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Expires: 1993-06-21
Abstract
Abstract A novel bedside commode device structured to enable the patient to readily adjust the commode side arm, normally extended to a position well above the commode seat, to be lowered to enable the patient to slide across the commode device and onto the commode seat, obviating the necessity for the patient to attempt to move around to the front of commode and onto the seat. The side arm of the device may be readily returned to normal position well above the commode seat while the patient is using the commode, to rest his arms and thereafter until the patient desires to again use the commode. The device is well adapted for use in hospitals and homes for persons physically handicapped or incapacitated through age or otherwise and to be conveniently positioned adjacent the bed.
Inventors
- 👤 M Thomas
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 22:03
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47K; A47K11/00; A47K11/04; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S297/00; Y10S297/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
266 words
A bedside commode device for use adjacent either side of a bed, said device comprising frame means, said frame means comprising a front pair of laterally related and vertically disposed tubular members, a rear pair of laterally related and vertically disposed tubular members, a front inverted U shaped member having a horizontal portion and short depending arm portions interconnecting upper end portions of said front pair of tubular members, a second inverted U shaped member having a horizontal portion and short depending arm portions interconnecting upper end portions of said rear pair of tubular members, seat means mounted on the horizontal portions of said inverted U shaped members, and a pair of laterally spaced side arm support means, each of said side arm means comprising an inverted U shaped member having a horizontal support portion and long depending arm portions, the lower ends of said long arm portions being telescopically mounted in the upper ends of said associated vertically disposed tubular members for raised and lowered movement relative thereto, and latch means for holding said side arm means in a given slidable position, and extension leg members telescopically mounted relative to the lower ends of said vertically disposed tubular members for slidable adjustment relative thereto, and latch means for holding said leg members in a given slidable position, whereby the side arm means immediately adjacent a side of said bed may be independently lowered to a position allowing the occupant of the bed to move laterally between the bed and the seat means while the other side arm means may be maintained in its raised position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
266 words
A bedside commode device for use adjacent either side of a bed, said device comprising frame means, said frame means comprising a front pair of laterally related and vertically disposed tubular members, a rear pair of laterally related and vertically disposed tubular members, a front inverted U shaped member having a horizontal portion and short depending arm portions interconnecting upper end portions of said front pair of tubular members, a second inverted U shaped member having a horizontal portion and short depending arm portions interconnecting upper end portions of said rear pair of tubular members, seat means mounted on the horizontal portions of said inverted U shaped members, and a pair of laterally spaced side arm support means, each of said side arm means comprising an inverted U shaped member having a horizontal support portion and long depending arm portions, the lower ends of said long arm portions being telescopically mounted in the upper ends of said associated vertically disposed tubular members for raised and lowered movement relative thereto, and latch means for holding said side arm means in a given slidable position, and extension leg members telescopically mounted relative to the lower ends of said vertically disposed tubular members for slidable adjustment relative thereto, and latch means for holding said leg members in a given slidable position, whereby the side arm means immediately adjacent a side of said bed may be independently lowered to a position allowing the occupant of the bed to move laterally between the bed and the seat means while the other side arm means may be maintained in its raised position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
A commode as in claim 1 and further including a pair of laterally spaced elongated seat support members, said seat support members interconnecting the horizontal portions of said front and rear inverted U shaped members.
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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) | 1977-12-16 | 1978-06-17 | 1978-12-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-12-16 | 1982-06-17 | 1982-12-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-12-16 | 1986-06-17 | 1986-12-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |