Did You Know...
...that the inventor of the electric motor was a blacksmith named Thomas Davenport? Described as "a brilliantly unsuccessful inventor", Davenport invented the first rotary electric motor. In 1836 he headed out -- on foot -- from his Vermont home to file a patent application at the Patent Office in Washington, D.C. By the time he got there, he had squandered away his money and couldn't afford the $30 filing fee so he turned around and went home. When he later mailed in his application with money he'd raised, the Patent office was destroyed in a fire. He did finally get credit for his invention on Feb. 5, 1837.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 5101521 | Bathtub assembly having contoured walls and accessories A bathtub assembly having contoured walls and fixtures constructed to fit within or about the walls is provided. The assembly includes a bathtub having at least one wall defining a curved protrusion and a curved recess. A filler spout having a generally s... | 04/07/1992 |
| 5050591 | Flexible water massage mat A water massage mat is disclosed which comprises a substantially rectangular cover formed of two leaves of suitable flexible material welded together along weld lines so as to form a structure similar to a small air mattress. The weld lines include a peri... | 09/24/1991 |
| 4996729 | Adaptable bathing assistance A bathing device including tub surround panels useful with a conventional bath tub or with a tub configured to the special needs of the disabled. The panels have unobtrusively reinforced side panels recessed to accept a full length chair height reclining ... | 03/05/1991 |
| 4956881 | Head support apparatus Disclosed is apparatus for supporting a person's head in a support sling. Two sections of rope extend upward from the support sling. The upper ends of the rope sections are connected to a central section of rope to form a continuous loop. The central sect... | 09/18/1990 |
| 4935972 | Waterproof vibrating cushion An impermeable, vibrating pillow is provided with suction cups so that it may be conveniently bonded temporarily to the surface of a bathtub, jacuzzi or the like to support the neck, feet, or other regions of the body and provide a gentle, relaxing massag... | 06/26/1990 |
| 4922558 | Headrest for use in beauty shop shampoo bowls, sinks and the like The present invention includes two frame members (10,12), each of which includes two elongated side legs (14,16) joined at the top by crossbars (20,21) and near the bottom by a cross piece (26). The two frame members (10,12) are rotatably connected to eac... | 05/08/1990 |
| 4891849 | Hydrotherapy patient support apparatus The invention pertains to a support apparatus for supporting a patient's head, back and buttocks on an inclined angle in the range of 10° to 35° while immersed in a hydrotherapy tub or tank. The back support apparatus includes a tubular frame with flexi... | 01/09/1990 |
| 4669132 | Cosmetologist's protective device A cosmetologist's protective device comprising a pre-formed disposable object having an open-ended tapered cavity therein so that a plurality of such devices can be stacked, one on top of the other, the device having a top wall and two side walls dependin... | 06/02/1987 |
| 4546504 | Head support A head support for a beauty parlor sink includes an elongated flexible band of water resistant material having apertures proximate its opposite ends, a cord extending through said apertures, and hooks attached to the opposite ends of the cord for engaging... | 10/15/1985 |
| 4389740 | Bath tub head rest A bath tub head rest is provided with a mounting support that allows it to pivot in an up-and-down direction and to rotate to provide maximum comfort and use. The head rest is supported on the bottom of the bath tub by a suction cup and is mounted to a wa... | 06/28/1983 |
| 4385408 | Sanitary cushioning device for sink bowl edges A sanitary cushioning device for sink bowl edges is disclosed including a platform having a first and a second leg extending downwardly approximately perpendicular with respect thereto to define a slot therebelow. The slot is adapted to receive a sink bow... | 05/31/1983 |
| 4352216 | Permanent wave headrest attachment To relieve pressure on the back of the neck during two lengthy rinse periods in the permanent wave cycle, a head support of open mesh material supports the head over the center of the lavatory thereby promoting comfort during normally uncomfortable period... | 10/05/1982 |
| 4316294 | Bathtub A bathtub comprising a body having an insulated interior, preferably wood or pressed wood fibers bonded together by a suitable adhesive, an exposed exterior covering of fiberglass, plastic or the like with a non-skid impervious surface. The body comprises... | 02/23/1982 |
| 4295683 | Orthopedic chair An orthopedic chair particularly suited for bathing handicapped individuals. A sling-type body is supported by an adjustable frame. In the portion supporting the legs, two U-shaped rigid members support and divide the sling in two U-shaped slings to indiv... | 10/20/1981 |
| 4117558 | Collapsible tub insert A collapsible tub insert utilizes a unitary element having a base portion and walls upstanding therefrom. One portion of the walls includes a semi-rigid construction joined by an accordion pleated wall portion, similar to a "living-hinge" to the remaining... | 10/03/1978 |
| 4074370 | Bathing apparatus for hospital or bedridden patients A relatively shallow fiberglas, or other sturdy but lightweight material, tub is provided with legs and lockable casters to be easily portable. The tub itself is of such size and shape as to enable usage by adults, while the legs support the tub with the ... | 02/21/1978 |
| 4051563 | Cushioned liner for a bath tub A cushioned liner that fits inside a bath tub has a back cushion provided by a flexible water bag conforming to the back of the tub and left and right side cushions provided by flexible bags conforming to the left and right sides of the tub, the bags bein... | 10/04/1977 |
| 3969776 | Water lounge Water lounge comprises generally rectangular shaped impervious body portion including bottom wall with front, back and side walls extending upwardly therefrom adapted to hold water. Spaced apart wheels are rotatably secured to body portion near back wall ... | 07/20/1976 |
