US4613994A
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Collapsible portable enema seat
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1985-05-30
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Granted: 1986-09-30
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Expires: 2005-05-30
Abstract
Abstract A portable enema seat is provided, comprising a base, foldable support secured at one end of the base, and a foldable seat supported by the base and positioned from the foldable support to create a space in which the user can easily access or egress the seat. The seat has a downwardly directed opening therethrough, said seat being discontinuous at a central rearward position remote the pivotable support. The foldable support secures the user of the enema seat when the user is leaning on or against it. A waste receptacle support is also provided to sustain a waste receptacle below the downwardly directed opening. A pair of arms is pivotally secured to the foldable support (one arm on each side) and which arms are each pivotable laterally, one at a time from positions securing the seat to the support, (thereby rigidifying the structure), to a position laterally away from one side of the seat to permit the paraplegic to enter the space between the support and seat by grasping the opposite secured arm, and the foldable front support or seat for supporting and pulling himself/herself onto the seat. Thereafter, the pivoted arm is moved to a position securing the support to the seat.
Inventors
- 👤 Otto G. Oates
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 01:35
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47K; A47K17/00; A47K17/02; A47K17/026; A47K11/00; A47K11/04; A47K17/028; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S297/00; Y10S297/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
239 words
A portable enema seat comprising; a rigid base to extend in use substantially horizontally; a pivotable support secured at one end of the base to extend upright when in use and pivotable from the upright position to a folded lowered position on the base, having integrally connected thereto a support for sustaining the user of the enema seat when leaning on or against the pivotable support when upright; a seat supported by the base spaced from the pivotable support, the seat being pivotable from an upstanding position in use, to a position lying above the base and parallel to the base, the seat having a downwardly directed opening therethrough and said seat being discontinuous at a central rearward position remote the pivotable support; means to support a receptacle below the downwardly directed opening of the seat and a pair of arms secured to the pivotable support, one on each side of the seat, each arm pivotable laterally one at a time from a position securing the seat to the support, thereby rigidifying the structure, to a position laterally away from the side of the seat to permit the user to enter the space between the support and seat by grasping the opposite secured arm and or the support or seat for support and pulling himself/herself onto the seat; and outrigger means carried in the base of the enema seat thereby stabilizing the entire structure from tipping when in use.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
239 words
A portable enema seat comprising; a rigid base to extend in use substantially horizontally; a pivotable support secured at one end of the base to extend upright when in use and pivotable from the upright position to a folded lowered position on the base, having integrally connected thereto a support for sustaining the user of the enema seat when leaning on or against the pivotable support when upright; a seat supported by the base spaced from the pivotable support, the seat being pivotable from an upstanding position in use, to a position lying above the base and parallel to the base, the seat having a downwardly directed opening therethrough and said seat being discontinuous at a central rearward position remote the pivotable support; means to support a receptacle below the downwardly directed opening of the seat and a pair of arms secured to the pivotable support, one on each side of the seat, each arm pivotable laterally one at a time from a position securing the seat to the support, thereby rigidifying the structure, to a position laterally away from the side of the seat to permit the user to enter the space between the support and seat by grasping the opposite secured arm and or the support or seat for support and pulling himself/herself onto the seat; and outrigger means carried in the base of the enema seat thereby stabilizing the entire structure from tipping when in use.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The portable enema seat of claim 1, wherein the outrigger means carried in the base are telescoped laterally from the base for added stability.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The portable enema seat of claim 1, wherein the seat carries a back for precluding the paraplegic falling backwards.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The portable enema seat of claim 2, wherein the seat carries a back for precluding the paraplegic falling backwards.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
The portable enema seat of claim 1, wherein a pole for carrying fluid is secured to the base.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
The portable enema seat of claim 2, wherein a pole for carrying fluid is secured to the base.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
The portable enema seat of claim 3, wherein a pole for carrying fluid is secured to the base.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
The portable enema seat of claim 4, wherein a pole for carrying fluid is secured to the base.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
58 words
The portable enema seat of claim 1, wherein the support carries a pivotable handle pivotable with respect to the support and said handle is pivotably securable to the support at a number of predefined positions to move the handle of the support away from or towards the seat, thereby allowing the user the individual choice of handle position.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
58 words
The portable enema seat of claim 2, wherein the support carries a pivotable handle pivotable with respect to the support and said handle is pivotably securable to the support at a number of predefined positions to move the handle of the support away from or towards the seat, thereby allowing the user the individual choice of handle position.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
58 words
The portable enema seat of claim 3, wherein the support carries a pivotable handle pivotable with respect to the support and said handle is pivotably securable to the support at a number of predefined positions to move the handle of the support away from or towards the seat, thereby allowing the user the individual choice of handle position.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
58 words
The portable enema seat of claim 4, wherein the support carries a pivotable handle pivotable with respect to the support and said handle is pivotably securable to the support at a number of predefined positions to move the handle of the support away from or towards the seat, thereby allowing the user the individual choice of handle position.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
31 words
The portable enema seat of claim 1, further comprising a foot plate below the support secured to the base for carrying the feet of the paraplegic when sitting on the seat.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
31 words
The portable enema seat of claim 2, further comprising a foot plate below the support secured to the base for carrying the feet of the paraplegic when sitting on the seat.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
31 words
The portable enema seat of claim 3, further comprising a foot plate below the support secured to the base for carrying the feet of the paraplegic when sitting on the seat.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
31 words
The portable enema seat of claim 4, further comprising a foot plate below the support secured to the base for carrying the feet of the paraplegic when sitting on the seat.
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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) | 1989-09-29 | 1990-03-31 | 1990-09-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-09-29 | 1994-03-31 | 1994-09-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-09-29 | 1998-03-31 | 1998-09-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |