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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7900292 | Individual assisting device for bathtubs In summary, this device offers many unique features advantageous to the user. This device will be economical to buy and is light and easy for one person to handle. This device is simple and easy to be placed in a standard bathtub and is convenient and easy to... | 03/08/2011 |
| 7325356 | Mechanical netting device A motor-driven mechanical netting device includes a net assembly, a slide assembly, a bracket, and a mount. The slide assembly is structured to support the net assembly and includes a guide bar. The bracket is structured to support the net assembly, the slide assemb... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7314053 | Load sensing system A load sensing system for maximizing the cleaning efficiency of particulate raw materials such as sand, gravel, rock, ores, etc., in a log washer by sensing the weight of the aggregate in the log washer tank and adjusting the angle of inclination of the tank for cle... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7284559 | Load sensing system A programmable microcomputer controlled load sensing system for maximizing the cleaning efficiency of particulate raw materials such as sand, gravel, rock, ores, etc. in a log washer by sensing the weight of the aggregate in the log washer tank and adjusting the ang... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7266406 | Magnetic resonance apparatus In a magnetic resonance apparatus, the transmission coil for generating the radiofrequency excitation field is stationarily arranged. The geometry of the transmission coil is permanently prescribed. For acquiring the magnetic resonance signal, the reception arrangem... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7140056 | Inflatable 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 |
| 7111337 | Height-adjustable washstand The present invention provides a bracket for a height-adjustable washstand capable of allowing the washstand to stably go up and down by providing a cylinder at the bottom of the washstand, and a hydraulic valve capable of controlling a height of the washstand by us... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7082625 | Spas having a retractable entertainment unit A spa includes a housing having a tub for holding water, and a retractable entertainment unit having a display. The housing includes an upper portion having a seal surface extending around the tub. The entertainment unit is reasonably retractable through an opening ... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7055186 | Combination spa and entertainment system A combination spa and electronic entertainment system is disclosed. The spa includes a tub with an upper edge from which horizontal surfaces extend. The surfaces have apertures through which water-tight housings may be raised and lowered. The housings hold component... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7020921 | Inflating/deflating device in combination with an inflatable mattress having multiple chambers An inflating/deflating device in combination with an inflatable mattress having multiple chambers includes a casing with an inlet and three outlets, a pump received in the inlet to provide inflation/deflation to the chambers of the inflatable mattress and multiple c... | 04/04/2006 |
| 6754916 | Spas having a retractable entertainment unit A spa includes a housing having a tub for holding water, and a retractable entertainment unit having a display. The housing includes an upper portion having a seal surface extending around the tub. The entertainment unit is releasably retractable through an opening ... | 06/29/2004 |
| 6715164 | Bath lift A bath lift including an inflatable part 10 locatable in a bath to raise or lower a person sitting thereon. The part 10 comprises a seat section 12 and a support section 20. The sections 12, 20 are connected in series such that wit... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6643860 | Bath lifting system A bath lifting system comprises a seat which is raised and lowered inside of a bath by a lifting device positioned inside the bath. The lifting device provides an aesthetically appealing system with the seat substantially covering the lifting device, thus... | 11/11/2003 |
| 6643861 | Bath lifting system A bath lifting system comprises a seat which is raised and lowered inside of a bath by a lifting device positioned inside the bath. The lifting device provides an aesthetically appealing system with the seat substantially covering the lifting device, thus... | 11/11/2003 |
| 6622320 | Toilet seat lift A toilet seat lift comprising a base having opposite sides, a seat support mounted on the base for pivotal movement about a generally horizontal axis extending side-to-side with respect to the base between a lowered position and a raised position, a seat ... | 09/23/2003 |
| 6427258 | Apparatus and method for extending an object A device, comprising an extendable object having a retracted position and an extended position with respect to a fixture; and a motive power system adapted for moving the object between the retracted and extended positions. The extendable object is prefer... | 08/06/2002 |
| 6425146 | Elevating bath lift seat for elderly and disabled persons An elevating bath lift seat for assisting elderly and disabled persons to safely get down into, and back out of a bathtub. it comprises a vertically moving seat surface supported by frame structure designed to be situated within most residential bathtubs.... | 07/30/2002 |
| 6415459 | Tub for physically handicapped persons A tub for use by handicapped persons for bathing or therapeutic purposes having a tub enclosure, an opening formed in the floor of tub enclosure for receiving a seating member, a seating member that is sized to engage the tub enclosure around the opening ... | 07/09/2002 |
| 6397409 | Bath lifting system A bath lift system comprises a seat which is raised and lowered inside of a bath by a lifting device positioned inside the bath. The lifting device provides an aesthetically appealing system with the seat substantially concealing the lifting device, thus ... | 06/04/2002 |
| 6363545 | Bath system, notably for physically handicapped persons The invention relates to a bath system comprising a bath tub (74) which can be filled with bath water and a lifting surface (16for raising and lowering a person (18) situated in said bath tub (74). For greater ease of use by physically handicapped persons... | 04/02/2002 |
| 6351860 | Bathtub chair lift The chair lift is formed by a hollow outer stationary cylinder secured to the bathtub and an inner cylinder having a closed upper end secured to the bathtub located inside and spaced from the outer cylinder. A hollow movable cylinder having a closed upper... | 03/05/2002 |
| 6336230 | Device for lifting persons into and out of a bathtub The device for lifting persons into and out of a bathtub includes a housing having a U-shape with a first portion, a middle portion, and a second portion. A first tubular member is rotatably mounted in the first portion of the housing. A second tubular me... | 01/08/2002 |
| 5937454 | Bathing chair A bathtub chair, for mounting in a bathtub having a bathtub bottom and bathtub sides extending upward from the bathtub bottom, comprising a seat cushion and a lowering mechanism. The lowering mechanism comprises a plurality of telescopic legs which extend... | 08/17/1999 |
| 5896598 | Inflatable seat A seating device which comprises an inflatable seat (4) and an inflating means which provides for the controlled inflation and deflation of the seat. The seat (4) comprises a chamber defined by top, bottom and side walls (12, 13) which is connected to the... | 04/27/1999 |
| 5855028 | Inflatable system for aiding handicapped persons and elderly persons into and out of a bathtub An inflatable system for aiding handicapped persons and elderly persons into and out of a bathtub including an inflatable cushion adapted to hold a quantity of air therein. The cushion has an air inlet aperture and an air outlet aperture extending therein... | 01/05/1999 |
| 5806110 | Handicap bath assist device A device for assisting physically handicapped persons in moving from a seated position or a standing position to a bathing position in a bathtub and then returning to a seated or standing position. This device consists of an inflatable seat of resilient m... | 09/15/1998 |
| 5797149 | Bath lift A bath lift having a lower portion frame extending upwardly and rearwardly from a bathtub floor pivotally connected to an upper frame. The upper frame is provided with a pivotally mounted seat. A fluid actuated piston is interconnected between the upper a... | 08/25/1998 |
| 5579544 | Liftable seat for bathtubs A lightweight portable inflatable chair that includes a rigid tubular frame, a seat, and an inflatable cushion. The seat is movably mounted on the rigid tubular frame and has a seat maximum position and a seat minimum position. The inflatable cushion move... | 12/03/1996 |
| 5471686 | Lifting hose with ends sealed by a clamping strip Each end of a lifting hose (10) is sealed pressure-tight by means of two clamping strips (12, 14) , one strip (12) having a row of projecting pegs (20) , and the other strip (14) having holes (30) in a corresponding arrangement. The pegs (20) have thicken... | 12/05/1995 |
| 5423096 | Bathtub lift for handicapped persons Situated on the underside of a lifting plate 24 of a bathtub lift is a value housing 40 containing an inlet valve 48 and an outlet valve 50. Both valves 48, 50 are actuated as required by a joint rocker 76 which in turn in the event of non-actuation is he... | 06/13/1995 |
| 5402541 | Bathtub lifting apparatus The lift platform (16) of a lifting apparatus (10) can be raised and lowered by a hydraulically operated lifting device (12) . The back rest (18) can be swivelled backwards and forwards by a swivelling device (19). A multi-valve housing (20) is connected ... | 04/04/1995 |
| 5392474 | Bathtub-insertable lifting apparatus The lift platform (16) of a lifting apparatus (10) can be raised and lowered by means of an hydraulically operated lifting device (12). The back rest (18) can be swivelled backwards and forwards by a swivelling means (19), which is likewise hydraulically ... | 02/28/1995 |
| 5235710 | Bed A nursing bed having a plurality of mattress sections. Each mattress section is independently adjustable in the vertical direction and tiltable in the lateral direction of the human body.... | 08/17/1993 |
| 5157797 | Bathing aid A bathing aid includes a basic frame to be inserted into a bathtub. The basic frame has a U-shaped bottom frame with legs and a rear crossbar between the legs. Two outer hydraulic cylinders protrude obliquely upward from the rear cross-bar and have upper ... | 10/27/1992 |
| 5007121 | Hydraulic lift for bathtubs Prior hydraulic lifts for bathtubs have required complicated installation and a dedicated source of hydraulic pressure. The present invention provides a bathtub lift operated by the domestic water pressure and which uses simple hydraulic cylinders.... | 04/16/1991 |
| 4777671 | Power lift toilet seat assembly A toilet seat assembly is provided having a seat that is pivotably supported at its forward end for swinging movement between substantially horizontal and upwardly inclined positions. A power lift mechanism is incorporated in the assembly and is selective... | 10/18/1988 |
| 4660234 | Bathtub insert for handicapped persons A bathtub insert for handicapped persons comprises a bottom frame, a seat plate, two pairs of scissor arms therebetween and a hose fillable with water in order to elevate the seat plate. A flexible cover sheet closes the front end of the bathtub insert be... | 04/28/1987 |
| 4624019 | Apparatus for helping a person to get in or out of a bath Apparatus for helping a person to get in or out of a bathtub which comprises a seat mounted at the lower end of a carrier which is suspended at its upper end from the upper end of the push rod of a hydraulic jack having its cylinder fixed vertically in po... | 11/25/1986 |
| 4221009 | Bathing or shower apparatus A bath or shower apparatus which has a platform and a flexible cover attached thereto. The cover extends beyond the periphery of the platform and is attached at its outer edge to a surround which extends about the platform. Means are provided whereby the ... | 09/09/1980 |
| 3958282 | Portable seat lift for use in bathtubs A portable seat lift is disclosed for use in bathtubs. The seat lift comprises a base sized for placement upon a bathtub floor between the bathtub walls. A pair of mutually spaced hydraulic cylinders extend upwardly from the base with each cylinder includ... | 05/25/1976 |
