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US4574406A
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Tub comforter
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1984-04-02
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Granted: 1986-03-11
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Expires: 2004-04-02
Abstract
Abstract A tub comforter is provided and consists of a contoured shaped seat, a head-neck supporter and a base pad. It is designed to provide comfort and support to the head, the neck, the back, the arms, the buttock and the thighs of a human body while seated in a bathtub.
Inventors
- 👤 Bernard Sutton
- 👤 George Spector
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 12:41
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47K; A47K3/00; A47K3/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
174 words
A tub comforter which comprises: a. a contoured shaped seat and back adapted to provide comfort and support to back, arms, buttock and thighs of a human body; b. a soft head support adjustably affixed on said back seat to provide comfort and support to the head and neck of a person; and c. a base pad affixed to the underside of said seat so that when said seat is placed into a bathtub said base pad will provide frictional support to said seat and keep said seat from slipping; and d. said seat being elevated in front and recessed rearwardly forming a cup for the buttock and support for the thighs preventing the user from sliding forward; said pad being similarly contoured to fit said seat and providing a flat bottom; e. said back extending at an incline to one end of said seat, said back being contoured to shape of the human back for support thereon; and f. a pair of arms each said arm joined to said back and said seat.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
174 words
A tub comforter which comprises: a. a contoured shaped seat and back adapted to provide comfort and support to back, arms, buttock and thighs of a human body; b. a soft head support adjustably affixed on said back seat to provide comfort and support to the head and neck of a person; and c. a base pad affixed to the underside of said seat so that when said seat is placed into a bathtub said base pad will provide frictional support to said seat and keep said seat from slipping; and d. said seat being elevated in front and recessed rearwardly forming a cup for the buttock and support for the thighs preventing the user from sliding forward; said pad being similarly contoured to fit said seat and providing a flat bottom; e. said back extending at an incline to one end of said seat, said back being contoured to shape of the human back for support thereon; and f. a pair of arms each said arm joined to said back and said seat.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
A tub comforter as recited in claim 1, wherein said contoured seat and back is formed integrally from a relatively stiff material which can flex sufficiently to comfortably support the user.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
68 words
A tub comforter as recited in claim 1, further comprising a a means for adjusting said head-neck supporter in relationship to said contoured shaped seat for differently dimensioned users, wherein said means for adjusting said head-neck supporter comprises: a. vertically spaced hooks mounted on said supporter; and b. said back portion of said seat having a plurality of vertical spaced apertures to accept said hooks at varying locations.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
82 words
A tub comforter as recited in claim 1, wherein said means for adjusting said head-neck supporter comprises: a. an assembly adjustably mounted on said arms, said head support being affixed to said assembly; and b. an actuating device mounted on said arms co-acting with said assembly to adjust the position of said assembly and said support; c. a guide on said support slideable in a slot on said back for supportingly guiding said head support to various positions relative to said back.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
126 words
A comforter as in claim 4, said assembly and guide comprising; a. a pair of spur gears, each rotatably mounted to side of one said arm member; b. a pair of vertical racks, each slideably mounted to side of one said arm member to engage one said spur gear; c. a pair of horizontal bars, each affixed to side of said plate of said head-neck supporter; d. a vertical slide bar affixed to back of said plate of said head-neck supporter; and e. said back member of said seat having a vertical slot so that said vertical slide bar can travel up and down with the vertical slot when said spur gears are turned manually saving said vertical racks moving said horizontal bars up and down.
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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) | 1989-03-10 | 1989-09-09 | 1990-03-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-03-10 | 1993-09-09 | 1994-03-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-03-10 | 1997-09-09 | 1998-03-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |