Abstract: A portable bathing unit for use in bathing bedridden patients is disclosed. The portable bathing unit includes a bath tub supported by a housing which is movably positionable in the proximity of a patient. Casters depend from the bottom of the housing to permit the portable bathing unit to be rolled in an upright posture. Additional casters are also attached to the rear of the housing which permit the portable bathing unit to be turned up on its rear and transported through narrow doorways. Water delivery and retrieval may be accomplished through the use of a submersible pump and a segment of conduit. Alternatively, a water delivery and retrieval may be accomplished through the use of an auxiliary faucet which is connected to an existing plumbing system. A hydrotherapeutical bath tub may be employed if desirable. Moreover, the bath tub may incorporate an overflow assembly to reduce the risk of water overflowing therefrom.

Abstract: A portable bathing unit for use with bedridden patients is disclosed. The bathing unit includes a bath tub supported by a carriage which is movably positionable in the proximity of a patient. Casters depend from the bottom of the carriage housing to permit the portable bathing unit to be rolled along in an upright posture. Additional casters are also attached to the rear of the housing which permit the portable bathing unit to be turned up on its rear and transported through narrow doorways. Water delivery and retrieval is accomplished through the use of a submersible pump and a segment of conduit. A whirlpool bath tub may be employed if desirable. When the bath tub is not in use, the portable bathing unit is convertible into an article of furniture. The housing of the carriage forms armrests and a backrest, and a cover conceals the bathing chamber and forms a seat. A valance drapes around the bottom of the carriage to conceal the casters thereunder.