US4821348A
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Convertable bed and bathroom combination
Assignee: IDD LP
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Filing: 1988-02-22
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Granted: 1989-04-18
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Expires: 2008-02-22
Abstract
Abstract A combination bed, toilet, and bath for handicapped person includes a tub with a built-in toilet. Inflatable air bags or cushion are used to raise and lower the patient between resting positions and toilet and bathing positions.
Inventors
- 👤 Kenneth Pauna
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 03:14
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61G; A61G7/00; A61G7/0005; A61G7/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 38
Claim 1
Independent Claim
38 words
A patient care apparatus comprising: a tub; a plurality of inflatable cushions positioned in the tub for supporting a patient; and means for selectively inflating and deflating the cushions for moving the patient between a plurality of positions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
38 words
A patient care apparatus comprising: a tub; a plurality of inflatable cushions positioned in the tub for supporting a patient; and means for selectively inflating and deflating the cushions for moving the patient between a plurality of positions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The apparatus of claim 1 and further comprising: a toilet having a portion positioned within the tub.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The apparatus of claim 2 wherein the tub has an upper body portion and a leg well portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
The apparatus of claim 3 wherein the toilet has a toilet seat and a toilet opening in the upper body portion of the tub.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
36 words
The apparatus of claim 4 and further comprising: a toilet cover; and means for moving the toilet cover from a closed position over the seat to an open position in which the toilet seat is uncovered.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
33 words
The apparatus of claim 5 wherein the means for moving the toilet cover comprises an air cylinder connected to the toilet cover to slide the toilet cover between the closed and open positions.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
30 words
The apparatus of claim 6 and further comprising: upper body platform means positioned within the tub above the upper body portion for supporting at least one of the inflatable cushions.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus of claim 7 wherein the open position of the toilet cover is located below the upper body platform means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
24 words
The apparatus of claim 8 wherein the plurality of inflatable cushions includes a seat cover cushion positioned over and connected to the toilet cover.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
23 words
The apparatus of claim 9 wherein the plurality of inflatable cushions includes left and right hip support cushions positioned adjacent the toilet seat.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
28 words
The apparatus of claim 10 and further comprising: hip support platform means for supporting the left and right hip support cushions above a bottom surface of the tub.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
27 words
The apparatus of claim 4 and further comprising: leg support platform means positioned in the leg well region for supporting at least one of the inflatable cushions.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus of claim 12 and further comprising: means for pivotally mounting the leg support platform means with respect to the tub.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus of claim 13 and further comprising: means for moving the leg support platform means between raised and lowered positions.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
27 words
The apparatus of claim 14 wherein the means for pivotally mounting defines a pivot axis for pivotal movement of the leg support platform means adjacent the toilet.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
30 words
The apparatus of claim 12 wherein the inflatable cushions supported by the leg support platform means include at least one knee support cushion and at least one leg support cushion.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus of claim 16 wherein the inflatable cushions include a heel support cushion positioned at one end of the tub.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
26 words
The apparatus of claim 1 and further comprising: upper body platform means pivotally mounted within the tub for supporting at least one of the inflatable cushions.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
18 words
The apparatus of claim 18 and further comprising: drive means for pivotally moving the upper body platform means.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
17 words
The apparatus of claim 18 wherein the upper body platform means supports left and right shoulder cushions.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus of claim 1 and further comprising: a frame for supporting the tub; and wheel means for supporting the frame.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
36 words
The apparatus of claim 1 and further comprising: a plurality of jets for directing fluid into the tub; and means for selectively connecting the jets to a source of water and a source of warm air.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
24 words
The apparatus of claim 1 and further comprising: a sink; and an arm pivotally supported with respect to the tub for supporting the sink.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
82 words
A patient care apparatus comprising: a tub having a bottom with an upper body section and a leg well section; a toilet having a toilet opening in the upper body section of the bottom of the tub, a toilet seat surrounding the toilet opening and a toilet bowl below the bottom of the tub; a toilet cover; and means for moving the toilet cover from a closed position over the seat to an open position in which the toilet seat is uncovered.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
82 words
A patient care apparatus comprising: a tub having a bottom with an upper body section and a leg well section; a toilet having a toilet opening in the upper body section of the bottom of the tub, a toilet seat surrounding the toilet opening and a toilet bowl below the bottom of the tub; a toilet cover; and means for moving the toilet cover from a closed position over the seat to an open position in which the toilet seat is uncovered.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
33 words
The apparatus of claim 24 wherein the means for moving the toilet cover comprises an air cylinder connected to the toilet cover to slide the toilet cover between the closed and open positions.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus of claim 25 and further comprising: upper body platform means positioned within the tub above the upper body section.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus of claim 26 wherein the open position of the toilet cover is located below the upper body platform means.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
39 words
The apparatus of claim 24 and further comprising: a plurality of inflatable cushions positioned in the tub for supporting a patient; and means for selectively inflating and deflating the cushions for moving the patient between a plurality of positions.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
24 words
The apparatus of claim 28 wherein the plurality of inflatable cushions includes a seat cover cushion positioned over and connected to the toilet cover.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
23 words
The apparatus of claim 29 wherein the plurality of inflatable cushions includes left and right hip support cushions positioned adjacent the toilet seat.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
27 words
The apparatus of claim 28 and further comprising: leg support platform means positioned in the leg well region for supporting at least one of the inflatable cushions.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus of claim 31 and further comprising: means for pivotally mounting the leg support platform means with respect to the tub.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus of claim 32 and further comprising: means for moving the leg support platform means between raised and lowered positions.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
27 words
The apparatus of claim 33 wherein the means for pivotally mounting defines a pivot axis for pivotal movement of the leg support platform means adjacent the toilet.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
26 words
The apparatus of claim 28 and further comprising: upper body platform means pivotally mounted within the tub for supporting at least one of the inflatable cushions.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
18 words
The apparatus of claim 35 and further comprising: drive means for pivotally moving the upper body platform means.
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