US5097542A
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Bathing chair
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1990-05-16
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Granted: 1992-03-24
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Expires: 2010-05-16
Abstract
Abstract A chair that will fit inside of a bath tub or shower stall is supported firmly on suction cup held legs, defining a platform. A seat having a seat portion and a folding backrest is mounted on the legs for pivoting movement about a vertical axis. The pivoting movement is capable of being restrained or controlled at least a desired number of positions, or if a break is used at any infinite number of positions so that a person seated on the seat may shower and rotate for gaining access of the shower to all surfaces of the skin. Because of the suction cup retainers on the legs, the unit is safe and simple to use and aids for elderly and handicapped in particular in showering.
Inventors
- 👤 Gary M. Roesler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 10:30
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61G; A61G7/00; A61G7/10; A61G7/1001; A61G7/1003; A47; A47K; A47K3/00; A47K3/12; A47K3/122; A61G7/1025; A61G7/1034; A61G7/1049; A61G7/1059; A61G2203/00; A61G2203/70; A61G2203/72; A61G2203/723; A61G7/1073; A61G7/1076
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
133 words
A shower seat assembly comprising: a main support assembly adapted to rest on the floor of a bathing compartment, the bathing compartment having side walls; a seat mounted on the main support assembly; adjustment means between the seat and the main support assembly comprising members to permit adjustment of the seat linearly in a direction substantially perpendicular to the side walls of the bathing compartment, and to permit swiveling movement of the seat about a generally upright axis of the seat by a person seated thereon; locking means for releasably securing the seat relative to the main support assembly; and securing means to prevent sliding of the support relative to the surface on which it is supported, the securing means comprising suction cups adapted to engage an interior surface of the bathing compartment.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
133 words
A shower seat assembly comprising: a main support assembly adapted to rest on the floor of a bathing compartment, the bathing compartment having side walls; a seat mounted on the main support assembly; adjustment means between the seat and the main support assembly comprising members to permit adjustment of the seat linearly in a direction substantially perpendicular to the side walls of the bathing compartment, and to permit swiveling movement of the seat about a generally upright axis of the seat by a person seated thereon; locking means for releasably securing the seat relative to the main support assembly; and securing means to prevent sliding of the support relative to the surface on which it is supported, the securing means comprising suction cups adapted to engage an interior surface of the bathing compartment.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
47 words
The apparatus as specified in claim 1 and further including handle means accessible by a person seated on the seat, the handle means being capable of releasing the locking means to thereby allow the seat to move linearly relative to the side walls of the bathing compartment.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus as specified in claim 1 wherein the support is adjustable in a vertical direction.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
The apparatus as specified in claim 1 wherein the securing means comprises a pair of legs having lateral adjustment means to permit adjustment of the lateral width of the legs relative to the enclosure.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
165 words
A shower seat assembly for use in a bathing compartment having side walls, comprising: a main support assembly including a pair of legs having lateral adjustment means to permit adjustment of the lateral width of the legs relative to the enclosure, the main support assembly adapted to rest on a floor of the bathing compartment and being adjustable in a vertical direction; a seat mounted on the main support assembly; a glide assembly mounted between the seat and the main support assembly comprising an adjustable track to permit adjustment of the seat linearly in a direction substantially perpendicular to the side walls of the bathing compartment; a swivel assembly to permit swiveling movement of the seat about a generally upright axis of the seat by a person seated thereon; a locking assembly for releasably securing the seat relative to the main support assembly; and suction cups mounted on the legs to prevent sliding of the support relative to an interior surface of the bathing compartment.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
165 words
A shower seat assembly for use in a bathing compartment having side walls, comprising: a main support assembly including a pair of legs having lateral adjustment means to permit adjustment of the lateral width of the legs relative to the enclosure, the main support assembly adapted to rest on a floor of the bathing compartment and being adjustable in a vertical direction; a seat mounted on the main support assembly; a glide assembly mounted between the seat and the main support assembly comprising an adjustable track to permit adjustment of the seat linearly in a direction substantially perpendicular to the side walls of the bathing compartment; a swivel assembly to permit swiveling movement of the seat about a generally upright axis of the seat by a person seated thereon; a locking assembly for releasably securing the seat relative to the main support assembly; and suction cups mounted on the legs to prevent sliding of the support relative to an interior surface of the bathing compartment.
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