US4453279A
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Bath rack assembly
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1982-12-22
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Granted: 1984-06-12
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Expires: 2002-12-22
Abstract
Abstract A bath rack assembly for use in a bath or shower stall in combination with a bath seat appliance to store and retain toiletries and bathing materials within reach of a person utilizing the bath seat appliance. The generally L-shaped bath rack assembly has an attachment bar which removably hooks onto the bath seat appliance and has a floor, back, and at least one retaining bar to retain the toiletries and bathing materials on the bath rack assembly. The floor and back of the rack assembly are generally porous to prevent retention of bathing water. A retaining bar is provided to provide attachment for a razor blade shaving device. A generally horizontal grid apparatus is attached to the retaining bar to provide storage position for a bar of soap.
Inventors
- 👤 Hartley Logsdon
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 22:49
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47K; A47K3/00; A47K3/12; A47K3/122
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
A bath rack assembly for housing and retaining the bathing materials of a bather for use in combination with a bather's bath seat appliance, comprising: a means connected to said bath rack assembly for housing and retaining the bathing materials of a bather seated on the bath seat appliance; an attachment means connected to said means for attaching said means to the bath seat appliance of a bather so that the bathing materials of the bather are within reach of the bather while seated on the bath seat appliance; and a draining means for providing for the drainage of bath water from said bath rack assembly, said drainage means connected to said means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
113 words
A bath rack assembly for housing and retaining the bathing materials of a bather for use in combination with a bather's bath seat appliance, comprising: a means connected to said bath rack assembly for housing and retaining the bathing materials of a bather seated on the bath seat appliance; an attachment means connected to said means for attaching said means to the bath seat appliance of a bather so that the bathing materials of the bather are within reach of the bather while seated on the bath seat appliance; and a draining means for providing for the drainage of bath water from said bath rack assembly, said drainage means connected to said means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
A bath rack assembly as recited in claim 1, wherein: said bath rack assembly having a rubberized outer coating.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
138 words
A bath rack assembly for housing and retaining the bathing materials of a bather for use in combination with a bather's bath seat appliance, comprising: a frame means for storing and housing bathing materials of a bather seated on a bath seat appliance; an attachment bar means connected to said frame means attaching said frame means to a portion of said bath seat appliance for placing the bathing materials within the reach of a bather seated on the bath seat appliance and for positioning a floor means in a generally horizontal position; said floor means connected to said frame means for providing vertical support to the bathing materials; and a retaining means connected to said frame means retaining the bathing materials on said floor means to prevent the bathing materials from falling out of the bath rack assembly.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
138 words
A bath rack assembly for housing and retaining the bathing materials of a bather for use in combination with a bather's bath seat appliance, comprising: a frame means for storing and housing bathing materials of a bather seated on a bath seat appliance; an attachment bar means connected to said frame means attaching said frame means to a portion of said bath seat appliance for placing the bathing materials within the reach of a bather seated on the bath seat appliance and for positioning a floor means in a generally horizontal position; said floor means connected to said frame means for providing vertical support to the bathing materials; and a retaining means connected to said frame means retaining the bathing materials on said floor means to prevent the bathing materials from falling out of the bath rack assembly.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
82 words
A bath rack assembly as recited in claim 3, wherein: said retaining means includes a back structure and at least one generally horizontal retaining bar, said retaining bar connected to said frame means having a plane generally parallel to said floor means, said retaining bar situated sufficient distance above said floor means and said back structure connected to said frame means in a generally vertical position generally perpendicular to said floor means forming a restraining framework for one or more bathing materials.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
42 words
A bath rack assembly as recited in claim 4, wherein: said menas for preventing retention of bath water includes a plurality of openings in said floor means, said openings of sufficient size to permit draining of bath water from said bath rack.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
39 words
A bath rack assembly as recited in claim 5, wherein: said retaining means includes a horizontal grid of interconnected struts horizontally connected to said retaining bar, said grid having a horizontal surface plane to accommodate a bar of soap.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
32 words
A bath rack as recited in claim 6, wherein: said retaining means includes a loop connected to said retaining bar, said loop having an aperture accommodating a handle of a shaving device.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
37 words
A bath rack assembly as recited in claim 7, wherein: said attachment bar means includes an inverted generally U-shaped bar connected to said frame means at an angle providing off-set, overlapping connection with the bath seat appliance.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
19 words
A bath rack assembly as recited in claim 8, wherein: said bath rack assembly having a rubberized outer coating.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
94 words
A bath rack assembly for housing and retaining the bathing materials of a bather for use in combination with a bather's seat appliance, comprising: a generally L-shaped support frame assembly; a flooring assmbly connected to a lower portion of said support frame in a generally horizontal position; a backing assembly connected to an upper vertical portion of said support frame assembly in a generally vertical position; an inverted, generally U-shaped attachment bar connected to said support frame assembly; and said support frame assembly, flooring assembly, and backing assembly forming a generally rectangular retaining framework.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
94 words
A bath rack assembly for housing and retaining the bathing materials of a bather for use in combination with a bather's seat appliance, comprising: a generally L-shaped support frame assembly; a flooring assmbly connected to a lower portion of said support frame in a generally horizontal position; a backing assembly connected to an upper vertical portion of said support frame assembly in a generally vertical position; an inverted, generally U-shaped attachment bar connected to said support frame assembly; and said support frame assembly, flooring assembly, and backing assembly forming a generally rectangular retaining framework.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
33 words
A bath rack assembly as recited in claim 10, wherein: said flooring assembly having a plurality of openings of sufficient size to permit the drainage of bath water from said bath rack assembly.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
29 words
A bath rack assembly as set forth in claim 11, including: a generally U-shaped portion horizontally connected to said support frame assembly accommodates the handle of a shaving device.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
35 words
A bath rack assembly as set forth in claim 12, including: a grid of interconnected horizontal struts connected to said support frame assembly having a generally horizontal plane surface to accommodate a bar of soap.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
19 words
A bath rack assembly as recited in claim 13, wherein: said bath rack assembly having a rubberized outer coating.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1987-06-12 | 1987-12-12 | 1988-06-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-06-12 | 1991-12-12 | 1992-06-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-06-12 | 1995-12-12 | 1996-06-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |