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Class 4/573.1 - Body type


Subclass of Class 4 - Baths, closets, sinks, and spittoons
Definition: Subject matter wherein only a portion of the user"s
No. of patents: 40
Last issue date: 02/28/2012


NumberTitleIssue Date
8122529Cushioned bath lounger
A cushioned bath lounger adapted for use in a bathtub, or spa, and positioned proximate to the back surface of the bathtub. The cushioned bath lounger presenting a resting place for the head and shoulders of a reclined bather. The lounger having first and second sup...
02/28/2012
7856679Bath stool
A bath aid device includes a base formed with a padded area for kneeling. A seat is carried by a seat support mounted to the base for movement between a sitting position of the seat away from the padded area for kneeling and a stored position of the seat toward the ...
12/28/2010
7334279Mattress pad
A mattress pad positionable atop a rectangular mattress which better accommodates diverse weights and sizes of the human anatomy for enhanced comfort. The mattress pad includes a flexible air tight bottom sheet having a size and shape substantially similar to that o...
02/26/2008
7213276Shower body support
A system for providing support in the shower, such as a toroidal support which can open and can be secured around a bather's chest. In some embodiments, the support can be coupled to a vertical spine which is coupled to the shower enclosing structure. ...
05/08/2007
7210176Patient transfer device having inclined upper surface
A patient transfer device includes a top sheet inclined in a head end portion such that a patient's torso is elevated with respect to the feet. The mattress may include relatively narrow chambers in an intermediate portion for increased strength and stability. The m...
05/01/2007
7140056Inflatable pillow for a chair or tub
An inflatable beach pillow with a pocket to slip over a beach chair and having both water and air compartments is furnished with suction for supporting the pillow from the side of a tub so that it will serve as a combination chair pillow and tub pillow. The suction ...
11/28/2006
7055187Bathing apparatus with bathtub and banister
A bathing apparatus, for use by disabled bathers, comprises a bathtub and a banister. The bathtub has a ramp and a floor. The ramp descends to the bathtub floor, which slopes gradually toward a drain. The ramp's top is approximately level with the seat of a wheel ch...
06/06/2006
6922857Shower body support
A system and method for providing support in the shower, such as a toroidal support which can open and can be secured around a bather's chest. In some embodiments, the support can be coupled to a vertical spine which is coupled to the wall. ...
08/02/2005
6760933Cushion device for bath or hot tub
A cushion device for use when at least partially submerged in the water of a bath, a hot tub or the like, comprising a flexible hollow, enclosed shell having upper and lower ends, and being capable of containing liquid without substantial leakage, and having a plura...
07/13/2004
6691337Cushioned bathtub support apparatus
A cushioned support apparatus (10) for use in combination with a conventional bathtub/spa (100) wherein the support apparatus (10) includes a pair of extension arm members (30) (30') formed integrally with a main upper body support unit (11) having an upp...
02/17/2004
6615420Bathing chair and method of using
A new and improved bathing chair and method of using the bathing chair for positionment within a bathtub is described. The bathing chair having a generally U-shaped framework comprising a seat; a support rod; a pair of U-shaped frame members; a pair of ca...
09/09/2003
6336231Portable, universal, self-inflating bathtub liner
An inflatable liner for use with conventional bathtubs is disclosed. For use with infants, elderly, physically disabled, or other instances where a cushioned and/or sanitary bathing surface is desired. A battery operated air pump is attached to the inflat...
01/08/2002
6243890Three-in-one multifunctional baby bathtub
A bathtub includes an integrally formed rectangular body with a recess having an appropriate depth. The four corners of the body are formed with four cylindrical holes. The bathtub is provided with positioning indents on the surface of the recess for fast...
06/12/2001
6240577Method and apparatus for a bathtub mountable chair
A bathtub mountable chair seat for the transfer of a physically challenged bather from the exterior of a typical bathtub to the interior of the bathtub for bathing. The chair seat allows wheelchair accessibility in confined spaces and mechanical maneuvera...
06/05/2001
6170093Retractable platform for swimming pool
A retractable platform for a swimming pool for preventing damage to the decks, liners and wall of the swimming pool when pets and people alike are entering and exiting the swimming pool. The retractable platform for a swimming pool includes a pair of brac...
01/09/2001
6038713Back rest
A back rest for mounting to a bath tub. The back rest includes a pair of spaced apart elongate side rods with a back rest member extending between the side rods. The top end of the back rest member is extended towards the upper ends of the side rods while...
03/21/2000
5996139Bath chair
Bathing apparatus for the infirm or disabled is a portable chair supported on adjustable legs. A depressed intermediate basin portion holds water and can receive the buttocks of a bather. It is provided with a drain at its lowermost portion. One end of th...
12/07/1999
5966752Baby bathtub and shower
A baby bath including a tub and a showerhead. The baby bath also includes a hose capable of connecting to a water source allowing for a flow of water. The hose may be located in a circumference of the tub or connected to the showerhead....
10/19/1999
5940902Telescoping bathtub assembly
A bathing tub including a bathing basket with an open front with a seating area, a back and opposing ends. The seating area can be adjusted in height and then fixed at a level approximately buttock high above a support surface so that a bather can easily ...
08/24/1999
5926866Movable bathtub for a baby
A movable bathtub for a baby. The movable bathtub comprises a body and a plurality of wheels on the bottom of the body so as to move the bathtub. The body is separated into a bathing space and a storage space by a separator. The bathing space is placed wi...
07/27/1999
5599063Baby bathing, feeding, sleeping and seating chair
A seat-like apparatus having a cradling surface capable of supporting and cradling an infant at an angle of 30°, an angle greater than 30°, and an angle less than 30° for facilitating feeding, washing, seating, and sleeping. The angle of support is adj...
02/04/1997
5588159Infant bathtub with multiple-position infant support
Combination bathtub and infant-supporting insert are provided with interengagable members for firmly holding the insert in any of multiple inclined positions, enabling support of an infant on its back from a near horizontal position shortly after birth to...
12/31/1996
5539939Bath chair
Bathing apparatus for the infirm or disabled is a portable chair supported on adjustable legs. A depressed intermediate basin portion holds water and can receive the buttocks of a bather. It is provided with a drain at its lowermost portion. One end of th...
07/30/1996
5535458Bathing seat
A bathing seat including a seat section, pivotally linked to a back support section using a two-pivot hinge. The seat section has a seating member having a contoured surface that supports the legs and buttocks of a user during use. A portion of the seat s...
07/16/1996
5390377Sheet for converting hot tub to wading pool
This device provides a substantially flat, rigid sheet for converting a hot tub to a wading pool. The sheet is designed to set on the seat of a hot tub and cover the foot well section of the hot tub. The sheet is provided with a plurality of small holes t...
02/21/1995
5367724Bathing platform for the disabled
A bathing support device for use in bathing disabled persons that includes a water permeable platform upon which the disabled person can lay. The platform is supported a predetermined height over the bathtub by front and rear leg assemblies. The front leg...
11/29/1994
5361430Baby bath tub
A baby bath tub assembly includes a unitary molded tub having an elongated configuration, and a hammock-like sling suspended longitudinally in the tub to support the baby in the bath water contained in the tub. The sling is formed of an open mesh material...
11/08/1994
5341525Shower lounge chair
A shower lounge chair for supporting an individual in a bathtub is characterized by a horizontal frame which rests on the side walls of the bathtub and includes adjustable laterally extending struts which are braced against the bathtub side walls. A back ...
08/30/1994
5258018Aquatic apparatus and method for producing mild traction
A system for producing mild traction on intervertebral discs by supporting a person in water in a deep spa or pool either by means of a soft neck collar supported by the water or a soft, flexible floating annular floatation device engaging undersides of t...
11/02/1993
5228150Patient bathing apparatus
A patient bathing apparatus includes an upper and lower semi-cylindrical shell, wherein the shell is mounted to a matrix of nozzles respectively within each shell, the nozzles in fluid communication with a fluid source to direct a bathing spray onto a pat...
07/20/1993
5195192Portable bathing apparatus
A portable bathing apparatus comprising a body length container having an inflatable wall which forms a shallow tub for holding water for bathing a person, the wall has a valve for inflating the wall from a source of air, the container is provided with a ...
03/23/1993
5181284Infant bathtub
An infant bathtub apparatus is provided having an tub housing having an inside including an inside bottom and a plurality of housing walls for holding bath water therein. The tub housing has two slanted walls and a flange around the periphery of the housi...
01/26/1993
5105804Apparatus and method for producing mild, sustained balanced traction on the lower back
A method for producing mild, symmetrical (or asymmetrical) traction on lumbar invertebral discs and sacroiliac joints. A patient is supported in water in a spa for approximately 30 minutes by means of an annular floatation device engaging undersides of th...
04/21/1992
5020168Inflatable handicapped chair
An inflatable chain intended for use in bathing handicapped persons in a bathtube. The chair includes a base structure adapted to be supported on the bottom of the bathtub and a back structure connected to the base structure and adapted to be supported on...
06/04/1991
4734944Suntanning pool and method of tanning
A unitary suntanning pool comprising a substantially peripheral ridge defining a top opening with a predetermined length and a predetermined width. The unitary suntanning pool additionally comprises a first trough portion, a second trough portion and a di...
04/05/1988
4520515Three point clamping means for a shower bench
A three point clamping means is employed to secure one end of a shower bench to the edge of a bathtub. The bench includes two vertical feet which sit inside the bathtub, a pair of rails connected to said vertical feet and a clamping section. A chair unit ...
06/04/1985
4503571Infant trainer seat
This invention relates to an infant trainer seat for releasable mounting to a standard commode or toilet seat. The trainer seat includes a tubular support frame and cross-members adapted to rest on the standard seat, span the opening of the standard seat ...
03/12/1985
4037591Bath tub therapeutic pad
A pad designed for therapeutic uses in bath tubs, comprising a multiplicity of resilient, and vibrant, pad elements encased in a sanitary water-proof covering, with means for holding the same in contact with the bottom and back of a bath tub when filled w...
07/26/1977
3990120Safety ring for bathers
A body-encircling safety ring is supported from at least one side wall of a shower bath installation so as to allow a person showering free use of both hands while preventing a fall in any direction. The preferred support for the safety ring is a horizont...
11/09/1976
3961380Bathtub appliance with hot water bladder and heat chamber
Bathtub appliance having a bladder filled with warm water on which a person can sit or recline, with a flexible cover attached to the bladder forming a heated enclosure for the person's body. An elongated opening is provided in the cover, and fastening me...
06/08/1976
 
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