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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7610634 | Bathtub device A bathtub device includes a bathtub internal wall made of a flexible material, a pressure unit for changing a shape of a tub, which is a concavity surrounded with the internal wall, by applying a pressure on the internal wall, a setting unit for setting a movement r... | 11/03/2009 |
| 7308989 | Collapsible structures Collapsible structures are provided that have an enclosed interior space that can be used to hold and contain water or other matter. The interior space is defined by an enclosing wall and a base that are both waterproof to prevent leakage of the water or matter cont... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7299811 | Decontamination and contaminant processing system and method A personnel decontamination and containment system is disclosed. This system includes a plurality of components positionable on a selected location for establishment of a multi-station decontamination and containment facility to decontaminate personnel and to contai... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7197780 | Universal hospital bed designed for nursing the immobile patients with additional bathing equipment The universal hospital bed designed for nursing the immobile patients with additional bathing equipmentâ belongs to the category of the health equipment, intended for the health institutions, gerontology institutions and family households. The essence of the inven... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7178186 | Inflatable support apparatus An inflatable mattress with an inflatable headboard and/or footboard. Inflatable side supports may also be included. The mattress is particularly suited for infants or toddlers in that the side and end supports prevent a child from rolling or sliding off the mattres... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7165505 | Integrated accessory for an inflatable apparatus Apparatus including an inflatable enclosure delimited by a flexible wall to which an accessory is secured. The wall has an opening defined by an edge to which a protruding reinforcement is secured; two rigid frames straddle the edge of the opening on each side of th... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7165280 | Fluid-control medical mattress A fluid-control medical mattress includes a platform and multiple supports mounted on the platform. Each support is a bladder for selectively receiving fluid to support a patient. A skirt is mounted to a periphery of the platform and surrounds the platform for retai... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7051748 | Roll-up pool for a decontamination system A roll-up pool combines a collection basin and an elevation grid system into one unit that can be set up for use in seconds. The roll-up pool includes a bottom portion and wall portions, as well as an upper surface. A set of elevation pieces are located between the ... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7032258 | Inflatable hot tub kit An inflatable hot tub kit that includes a self-supporting tub structure that can be used on ground or used in a body of water. The kit includes a thermostat and hoses designed to connect to an external fresh water supply system. The tub structure comprises three inf... | 04/25/2006 |
| 6978494 | Inflatable container with a water draining device An inflatable container includes a container body that defines a water-storage space, and that has a bottom wall, peripheral inner and outer walls extending upwardly from the bottom wall, and a top wall interconnecting the peripheral inner and outer walls to define ... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6966900 | Decontamination tub A tub for receiving bodies and/or body parts. The bottom of the tub is sloped to one corner and a drain valve is attached in the one corner of the tub. The body and/or body parts are received in a transfer sheet or stretcher placed in the tub. A decontaminant is pro... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6886189 | Playing pool A playing pool includes an upper ring, a middle ring and a bottom sheet made from a flexible and water-proof plastic sheet by thermal fusion. The upper ring is a rolled hollow ring, and the middle ring and the bottom sheet are made from a sheet. The middle ring has ... | 05/03/2005 |
| 6546570 | System to convert massage tables to wet tables and vichy showers The disclosed system enables the conversion of a massage table to a hydrotherapy wet-table through use of a frame. The frame consists of a horizontal foot panel, connected to a drain system, and a foot upright affixed to the foot brace. A pair of prongs e... | 04/15/2003 |
| 6543068 | Home health care bed bath Disclosed is a portable bed-bath and shower device. The device provides an oblong, inflatable bath tub unit 12 used to assist in the bathing of bed ridden patients. The bath tub or housing 12 of the device is a rubber material consisting of an electric ai... | 04/08/2003 |
| 6421853 | Stretcher for the cleansing of bedridden patients An improvement to gurneys for cleaning patients confined to bed which generally is comprised of a structure with legs having caster wheels, which includes, generally, a framework for affixing a table to support the patient with a washing basin comprised o... | 07/23/2002 |
| 6408454 | Folding wading pool and method for folding a pool A folding wading pool has in an unfolded condition a floor encompassed by an annular sidewall. The floor has a plurality of lower creases diverging outwardly from a central location toward the sidewall. The sidewall has a spaced plurality of upright creas... | 06/25/2002 |
| 6405386 | Combination hydrotherapy swim pool structure The present invention relates to a combination hydrotherapy swim pool structure including a plurality of side rods assembled with a plurality of transverse rods to form a swim pool support frame. An enclosure is mounted on the side rods and the transverse... | 06/18/2002 |
| 6266830 | Bathing apparatus A bathing apparatus related to the present invention provided with an open portion in a bag having a content volume that allows a bather to enter in addition to being provided with hoses which supply and discharge a bathing liquid at suitable locations of... | 07/31/2001 |
| 6209150 | Inflatable Sun shade for pool A sun shade pool typically used by small children in an above-the-ground environment for use in the out-of-doors and method therefore is disclosed which is directed to an inflatable pool and a removable sun shade canopy mounted upon the inflatable pool fo... | 04/03/2001 |
| 6112930 | Land-based spill collection system This invention relates to a collapsible spill-collection tank constructed from flexible material with spring operated walls. More particularly, the invention is of a spill-collection tank dimensioned to fold to within 30% of the fully opened size thereof ... | 09/05/2000 |
| 6088848 | Portable shower for invalids A modular portable shower with an impermeable liner and a modular frame that permits to shower a bedridden person while lying on bed. This level of comfort is provided to bedridden persons with the aid of an impermeable liner that can be extended and remo... | 07/18/2000 |
| 6076201 | Protective cover for inflatable swimming pools A protective cover for inflatable swimming pools having a plurality of inflated, wall forming rings fabricated from polyvinylchloride or similar materials. The protective covering, preferably a tough, durable synthetic fabric such as nylon, includes a top... | 06/20/2000 |
| 5930853 | Bath for use with a bed for the sick A bath for use with a bed for the sick includes a flexible bag body that is formed to hold liquid therein. The flexible bag body has an opening and four support bar inserting paths formed along an edge of the opening. The opening is squared rigidly by sup... | 08/03/1999 |
| 5909970 | Portable bathing apparatus A bathing apparatus to be used on a mattress and being collapsible for volumetric efficient storage and transportation. An impermeable, pliable and semi-flexible sheet has a peripheral edge portion which includes a fold as a peripheral end or rim. The edg... | 06/08/1999 |
| 5819333 | Portable, inflatable, one-person vessel for recumbent, weightless, therapeutic flotation A portable, inflatable, one-person vessel for recumbent, weightless, therapeutic flotation of a sufferer features a plurality of substantially vertical inflatable compartments attached to a waterproof floor. Each of the inflatable compartments is intercon... | 10/13/1998 |
| 5735000 | Infant bathing apparatus with faucet guard An infant bathing apparatus including a cushioned body having a cavity surrounded on all sides except one by the body. The sides and bottom of the cushioned body are formed from a water permeable outer layer joined to a water permeable inner layer having ... | 04/07/1998 |
| 5678257 | Portable, self-contained bathing apparatus for incapacitated/bedridden individuals A portable bathing apparatus that wheels to the patient's bed and then elevates to be even with the bed. It is equipped with a disposable tub unit, which may be sterilized for reuse and which raises and lowers. The apparatus is also provided with safety r... | 10/21/1997 |
| 5649330 | Heated flexible bathing container A self-heating outdoor bathtub to better simulate natural hot spring pools. Allows use of major components salvaged from discarded water heaters. Inconspicuous appearance, low value, and durability, eases concerns of theft or vandalism. A water heating un... | 07/22/1997 |
| 5628074 | Bathtub assembly accommodated under bed and bathing aid system using it A foldable bathtub assembly accommodated in a space under a bed includes: a base arranged on a floor surface to be movable between a first place under the bed and a second place on the side of the bed; a bathtub supporting frame mounted on the base to all... | 05/13/1997 |
| 5592702 | Variable size above-ground swimming pool A variable size, portable above-the-ground swimming pool comprising a frame portion having a flexible liner portion attached thereto. The frame portion includes a plurality of first wall members which are of a first length. Attached to and extending betwe... | 01/14/1997 |
| 5408707 | Portable spa apparatus A portable spa apparatus comprising a peripheral side wall composite and a floor, which combine to define a tub capable of accommodating at least one occupant and a quantity of liquid. The peripheral side wall composite has an inner liquid-impervious laye... | 04/25/1995 |
| 5345622 | Method of fabricating inflatable bathing tub and associated support apparatus The method of forming an inflatable tub that includes shaping inner and outer plastic sheets to form tub upright side walls and end walls, and corners between the walls; bonding the sheets at each wall to form panels bonded together at certain locations, ... | 09/13/1994 |
| 5341526 | Personal hygiene care unit An apparatus for the hygiene care of a person confined to a bed, comprising an inflatable tub with two cavities therein that is easily placed under a person and inflated. The device is equipped with separate drains and aprons which create pockets that con... | 08/30/1994 |
| 5316175 | Foldable spill collector container A portable foldable containment (10) is illustrated for use in containing spilled material and preventing environmental contact. Containment (10) includes a floor (14) and integral side walls (16, 18, 20, 22). Rigid side braces (A) internal braces (B) and... | 05/31/1994 |
| 5307529 | Massage bubble generating inflatable article An inflatable article for a person to rest thereupon and which is capable of generating massage bubbles for the person when the inflatable article is immersed in water. The inflatable article is composed of at least three layers of PVC sheets which includ... | 05/03/1994 |
| 5285539 | Shower bath for a bedridden patient A flexible bathing fluid permeable mesh sheet is attached to a rectangular frame. A flexible and collapsible bathing fluid impermeable sheet is attached to the frame below the mesh sheet and spaced apart therefrom for forming an open fluid receptacle. The... | 02/15/1994 |
| 5271107 | Infant bathing and crib device An infant support having a supporting hammock and securement structure therefor for securing the supporting hammock to plural side frame members of the support. An infant holding device is provided and is movable between a first position overlaying from s... | 12/21/1993 |
| 5247712 | Inflatable bathing device A bathing device for use in a hospital or nursing home environment comprises a rectangular chamber surrounded on five sides by inflatable interconnected panels. An integral head and neck support are provided at one end of the rectangular chamber. A drain ... | 09/28/1993 |
| 5235712 | Apparatus for bathing a patient confined to a bed An invalid patient lifting and turning apparatus which includes an open framework for being positioned above a bed, an elevator supported by the open framework and a patient support straps for being positioned on a mattress of the bed underneath the patie... | 08/17/1993 |
| 5200257 | Elastomeric mold seals An elastomeric mold seal for use in a molding apparatus having first and second molding members. The first molding member includes a seal groove therein. The molding apparatus is adapted to receive an article for molding one side thereof having an upstand... | 04/06/1993 |
