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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8151380 | Wheelchair with enhanced toilet accessibility A wheelchair with enhanced toilet access which facilitates independent use of the wheelchair by the user without intervention by caregivers. The wheelchair with enhanced toilet access includes a frame which includes a pair of laterally-separated side frame portions,... | 04/10/2012 |
| 7793364 | Wheelchair with enhanced toilet accessibility A wheelchair with enhanced toilet access has a frame including a pair of laterally-separated side frame portions, with primary wheels as well as at least one secondary wheel rotatably mounted on the frame. A seat extends between the side frame portions, and includes... | 09/14/2010 |
| 7735162 | Toilet system to accommodate users with impaired mobility Apparatus for moving a toilet between a position where it is accessible to a person of restricted mobility and a storage position when not in use. The apparatus comprises two cooperating platforms, a first platform which rests on the floor of a room which houses the... | 06/15/2010 |
| 7562400 | Mobile equipment for non-ambulatory people A mobile equipment service device for use by non-ambulatory persons. The device can be a manually movable commode for permitting such persons to independently access a system to contain waste, seal the waste, prevent odors for emanating into the room, and permit lat... | 07/21/2009 |
| 7364228 | Collapsible wheelchair frame A collapsible wheelchair frame having left and right side plates, each having an upper end, a lower end, and a forward end, each forward end forming a forwardly and downwardly and extending leg; left and right seat plates, each seat plate having proximal and distal ... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7290296 | Portable travel potty A toddler's and children's portable potty is disclosed. The portable potty has four adjustable legs and a removable bag holder ring which holds a disposable bag for one-time use. The portable potty can easily be transported with an included carrying case. ... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7216376 | Hygiene station for individuals The present invention comprises a disposable hygiene device with a toilet seat with a top and bottom surfaces, where the toilet seat folds for storage before or after use. A receptacle is attached to the bottom surface of the toilet seat. After use, an adhesive on t... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7185375 | Collapsible portable toilet apparatus with privacy screen A portable toilet apparatus in a form of collapsible, folding chair including a planar square platform with an opening formed in the central portion thereof a removable receptacle with an upper and lower ring which is accommodated in the opening, two or more elongat... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7080418 | Integral refuse disposal system A refuse disposal system is formed integrally with a wheelchair. A foam pad is positioned on a rigid seat of a wheelchair; the foam pad and rigid seat are each provided with openings in registration with each other. An annular cartridge of compressed disposable tubi... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7078630 | Weight measurement and support apparatus for a human and method of use An apparatus includes a support surface for a human. The support surface has a lower portion and a back portion, with an aperture formed therein. A weight measurement device is coupled with the support surface, such that when a human is supported by the support surf... | 07/18/2006 |
| 6976278 | Commode for wheelchair A wheelchair, containing a seat having an opening, seat sections that substantially fill the opening, a commode, wherein the commode is beneath the opening in the seat, wherein the seat sections move vertically and horizontally to provide access to the commode. ... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6948196 | Portable lavatory apparatus A multi-function portable lavatory apparatus is provided that may be used as a self-supporting portable seat in conjunction with a conventional toilet, as well as a minimal contact portable seat in conjunction with portable bathroom facilities that typically compris... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6941591 | Three-in-one commode with waste diverting capability A three-in-one commode with waste diverting capability is disclosed for use by elderly or infirm people wherein the commode can interface with both a standard and an elongated toilet, yet provides the comfort and ease of use of an elongated size toilet seat for the ... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6839918 | Collapsible wheel chair with displaceable seat panels A collapsible wheel chair with displaceable seat panels includes a first side frame member, a second side frame member, a seat frame, a first pivoting support member, a second pivoting support member, a first pair of wheels and a second pair of wheels. The first sid... | 01/11/2005 |
| 6775858 | Elevating toilet seat with lid opening mechanism A height adjustable toilet seat apparatus for disabled users includes a toilet seat having a hinged lid. The apparatus may be fixed to a toilet bowl or to a wheelchair and includes telescopic legs for supporting the toilet seat and lid at different heights. A lid op... | 08/17/2004 |
| 6760929 | Cantilevered limited mobility bench toilet and commode A healthcare device intended for use by persons with either temporary or permanent limited mobility as a paraplegic or near paraplegic, who possess full use of the upper body and upper extremities. An intermediary device between the bedside commode where use of lowe... | 07/13/2004 |
| 6742195 | Convenience chair with attachable tray/table and optional roll away storage unit-safe senior unit A seating apparatus is designed for placing over a standard toilet system. The apparatus includes a chair having a padded backrest, padded arms and a padded seat. A patient accesses the toilet by raising the padded seat that is hinged across the back of the chair. E... | 06/01/2004 |
| 6733024 | Commode convertible wheelchair apparatus A commode convertible wheelchair apparatus for converting a wheelchair into a commode for use by a physically-challenged user. The commode convertible wheelchair apparatus includes a frame assembly including elongate seat support members and elongate backrest suppor... | 05/11/2004 |
| 6675401 | Transfer seat with extended transfer platform A combination of a chair-like device used by disabled persons, such as a bedside commode, and a seat having a transfer platform that extends laterally outward from a central seating portion of the seat. The extended transfer platform extends beyond the pe... | 01/13/2004 |
| 6567997 | Mobility assisting device for use primarily by hemiplegics A mobility assisting device is bedside durable medical equipment (DME) designed especially for those who do not have full use of all of their limbs; more specifically, for those who have use of only one arm and one leg on the same side of the body. Such p... | 05/27/2003 |
| 6539558 | Multi-function, comfort wheel chair An improved, multi-function, comfort wheelchair is provided with interchangeable padded seats. A bedpan is positioned on a rail underneath a hole in the seat and accesses a waste storage chamber. The bedpan can be emptied through a door in the front of th... | 04/01/2003 |
| 6526603 | Container system for draining a urinary leg bag An improved system that allows a disabled person in a wheelchair to automatically empty the contents of a urinary waste from a leg bag, without the aid of an attendant. The system comprises a pump mounted on the wheelchair, with the pump having an inlet p... | 03/04/2003 |
| 6467102 | Transfer seat with extended transfer platform A combination of a chair-like device used by disabled persons, such as a bedside commode, and a seat having a transfer platform that extends laterally outward from a central seating portion of the seat. The extended transfer platform extends beyond the pe... | 10/22/2002 |
| 6418571 | Chair with toilet sink A chair has a chair frame, and a seat plate mounted on the chair frame. The seat plate has hole that is wider at the front than at the rear. The chair further includes a container mounted below the hole, and a cushion positioned above the seat plate. The ... | 07/16/2002 |
| 6286154 | Portable bedside toilet commode This invention entitled "Portable Bedside Toilet Commode" is a health care article of manufacture with a uniquely designed form. This unique invention affords greater convenience, comfort, ease-of-use for persons with limited mobility (whether temporary o... | 09/11/2001 |
| 6128790 | Sanitary apparatus for assisting infirm persons, in particular for aiding in performing physiological functions A sanitary apparatus for assisting infirm persons, in particular for aiding in performing physiological functions. The apparatus includes a support structure, an anatomic support element defining a support area, and a moving mechanism for translating at l... | 10/10/2000 |
| 6012181 | System for draining a urinary drainage container An improved system that allows a disabled person in a wheelchair to automatically empty the contents of a bodily waste collection receptacle, such as a leg bag, without the aid of an attendant. The system comprises a pump mounted on the wheelchair, with t... | 01/11/2000 |
| 5966750 | Chair for washing disabled individuals A chair for washing disabled individuals has wheels as well as a pair of handles for guiding the chair. The wheels are provided with locking mechanisms, and shields which prevent dirt and scum from depositing on the wheels. The chair is equipped with a ro... | 10/19/1999 |
| 5787515 | Assist device for use with seating means such as commode, chair and the like The assist device comprises a gate rotatable about a horizontal axis and attached to a vertical frame, which forms a protective enclosure around an infirm person when wishing to sit down or rise from a seat. The vertical frame is connected to a base which... | 08/04/1998 |
| 5704075 | Stay-dry toilet seat An apparatus is provided for use with a toilet bowl that keeps the user dry from moisture or other dirt found on conventional toilet seats. The apparatus includes two thigh support pads for contacting and supporting part of the backs of the thighs of a us... | 01/06/1998 |
| 5669084 | Simple toilet A portable toilet that can be simply used by wheelchair users such as impaired people without raising their buttocks. An evacuation opening with a cover that can be removed frontways is formed in the center of a stool having its fixture on the seat surfac... | 09/23/1997 |
| 5608925 | Wheelchair with bed pan A wheelchair seat is formed with an aperture around which a toilet seat and lid are mounted. A bed pan support and removable bed pan are positioned directly below the aperture. The bed pan may be easily installed and removed from the support from the rear... | 03/11/1997 |
| 5588167 | Apparatus and method for managing waste from patient care maintenance and treatment An apparatus and method for managing waste from patient care, maintenance, and/or treatment includes an inflatable bladder member disposed to support at least a first portion of the body of the patient. A flexible basin member is fitted over the bladder a... | 12/31/1996 |
| 5586343 | Wheel chair with a removable toilet bowl and seat A wheel chair with a removable toilet bowl and seat, comprising a frame which has two forward vertical rails and two rearward vertical rails with horizontal rails coupled therebetween to form a wheel chair with a push handle at the upper extent of the rea... | 12/24/1996 |
| 5564136 | Incontinence seat for a wheelchair An incontinence seat for a wheelchair includes a seat insert attached to a wheelchair frame, the seat insert has a hole in the center. A cushion is attached to the seat insert, the cushion has a hole in the center aligned with the seat insert hole. A supp... | 10/15/1996 |
| 5517704 | Combined commode and shower chair apparatus A combined commode and shower chair apparatus, comprising: a base section; a seat section adapted to rest on the base section; and an outrigger section removably attachable to the base section. The seat section is slidable from the base section onto the o... | 05/21/1996 |
| 5438721 | Apparatus and method for managing waste from patient care, maintenance and treatment An apparatus and method for managing waste from patient care, maintenance, and/or treatment includes an inflatable bladder member disposed to support at least a first portion of the body of the patient. A flexible basin member is fitted over the bladder a... | 08/08/1995 |
| 5384920 | Bedside toilet for incapacitated patients A toilet for bed-ridden patients is supported by a flat planar support surface which holds the weight of the patient. One end of the support surface is tapered and rests on the surface of the patient's bed; the other end is supported by a pair of height a... | 01/31/1995 |
| 5381573 | Automatic invalid relief facility The object of the invention is to provide a facility that permits invalids and other movement-restricted persons to independently attend to the business of the elimination of body wastes and without the necessity of being removed from the vehicle of confi... | 01/17/1995 |
| 5289596 | Commode of unitary construction A commode chair of unitary molded plastic construction having chair legs, a seat and a chair back. The seat comprises an upper and a lower seat section, at least one of which comprises a toilet seat with a central opening. The toilet seat has a seating su... | 03/01/1994 |
