Body Type Patents (Class 4/573.1)
  • Patent number: 11529023
    Abstract: A shower chair that is easy to assemble, relatively lightweight in construction making it easy to lift into and out of a shower, is rust resistant, and is easy to clean and reduces the likelihood of residue buildup thereby minimizing potential health concerns. The chair is formed such that it minimizes ridges and crevices and includes rounded seams that improves the effectiveness of cleaning the surfaces of the chair and includes antimicrobial materials that reduces the growth of bacteria.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2022
    Inventor: Gilbert Moroles
  • Patent number: 10524619
    Abstract: Adjustable seating devices for use in a hot tub may include multiple panels that move relative to one another and/or relative to the hot tub frame to adjust between positions. In some embodiments, one or more panels of the adjustable seating device may include jets. The adjustable seating devices may be adjusted manually, hydraulically, air-actuated, or electronically.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2020
    Inventor: Jason LeMay
  • Patent number: 9498078
    Abstract: Full-body immersion baptismal pools and transport devices, having full-body immersion baptismal pools incorporated therein, incorporate automatic, comfort, adjustment, and baptism-assistance features. Such features include water level adjustment, temperature adjustment, a self-cleaning features, internal air freshening, a dehumidification, filtration adjustment, and sanitation adjustment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Inventor: Joy Boyd
  • Publication number: 20140259392
    Abstract: The application is directed to a system operationally configured to assist individuals with performing one or more activities including, but not necessarily limited to moving from one location to another, showering, using a mirror, using a sink, bathing, using a toilet, performing one or more leisure activities, and combinations thereof. In one aspect, the system may include an assembly and transport member connected thereto, the assembly including a bed and/or bath and/or toilet and/or personal item storage system and/or entertainment system integrated with one or both of smart and manual processes operationally configured to assist individuals with performing one or more activities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventors: Chih-Cheng Chen, Izuchukwu Samuel ILonze
  • Publication number: 20140130247
    Abstract: Implementations of a full body mat are provided. In some implementations, the full body mat comprises a plurality of circular-shaped cushions, wherein each of the plurality of circular-shaped cushions has one or more suction cups on the back to secure the cushion to a surface. Each of the plurality of circular-shaped cushions can be =sized based on the location of the cushion. Furthermore, each of the plurality of circular-shaped cushions is filed with a material to provide support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2013
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Inventor: Geraldine Marshall
  • Patent number: 8291526
    Abstract: A device for facilitating use of a bathroom fixture according to various exemplary embodiments can include at least a first planar body and a second planar body having a pair of opposed legs extending from each planar body defining a first opening and a second opening for receiving and conforming to a configuration of a base of a bathroom fixture. An interlocking element may be interposed between at least the first planar body and the second planar body for interlocking and stacking at least the first and second planar bodies to form a raised platform adjustable to a predetermined height based upon a user's height for facilitating use of the bathroom fixture according to the user's height. A skid-resistance bottom surface may be provided on either the first planar body or the second planar body for securing the raised platform to an underlying surface to prevent movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2012
    Inventor: Goli Parvizian
  • Publication number: 20120233766
    Abstract: A submersible bath lounger includes a base section having a soft padded area and a plurality of traction units configured to secure the lounger to a bottom portion of a bathtub. The submersible bath lounger also includes an adjustable back section having an integrated headrest and lower back support area and a hinge section disposed between the base and back sections in order to provide a means for adjusting the angle of the back section, and a frame assembly positioned within each of the base section and back section for providing rigidity to the lounger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2011
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Inventor: Tiffany Homan
  • Patent number: 8191185
    Abstract: A holder device may be attached to a water outlet tube which is extended from a wall, without drilling holes in the wall, and includes a housing having an inlet attached to the water outlet tube, and two or more outlet ports for coupling to a shower head and a sprayer nozzle, a base having a spring-biased latch for clamping the pipe to the base, a seat slidably attached onto the pipe for adjustably and removeably supporting the sprayer nozzle. The housing includes a casing having a chamber for receiving a valve stem, and a spring-biased valve member received in the valve stem to control the water to flow out through the outlet ports of the housing, and a knob secured to the valve stem to rotate the valve stem relative to the casing and the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Inventor: Pi Kuang Tsai
  • Patent number: 8181285
    Abstract: A seat assembly includes primary and secondary sections. Each section has a primary face and a secondary face. Each face has a peripheral side wall, interior and exterior edges, and front and rear edges. A hinge couples the side walls of the sections at the interior edges. In this manner movement between deployed and collapsed orientations is allowed. Four primary legs are pivotally secured to the primary face between its peripheral side wall. Two secondary legs are pivotally secured to the secondary face adjacent to its exterior edge between its peripheral side wall. The legs are pivotable between the collapsed and deployed orientations perpendicular to the primary and exterior faces. Holes are provided in the peripheral side walls adjacent to the exterior edges. A handle has legs reciprocally received within the holes. The handle has a grip. The grip couples the legs for carrying purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Inventor: Rhonda G. Jackson
  • Patent number: 8152233
    Abstract: A transfer bench and methods for using same to facilitate movement of a person into and out of an enclosure are disclosed. The transfer bench comprises a first seating section that at least partially lies in a horizontal plane. A second seating section rotatably coupled to the first seating section is configured to rotate between a generally horizontal position and a generally vertical position. Each seating section can be supported by one or more legs. The transfer bench can be positioned in the enclosure. A user sits on the second seating section, moves to the first seating section, and can rotate the second seating section to a vertical position such that the transfer bench is disposed within the enclosure. The enclosure may be a wet/dry environment and can be enclosed by means such as a shower curtain, door, or other enclosure means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Inventor: Brian J. Wechter
  • Patent number: 8122529
    Abstract: 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 support rails anchored to each side of the bathtub. A flexible support member is positioned between and attached to each support rail. The flexible support member has a first chamber with a visco-elastic pad positioned within to support the bathers head. The flexible support member may also include a second chamber configured to be inflated by air. The air filled second chamber then provides gentle floatation support to the reclined bather when immersed in a bath. The flexible support of the lounger may be adjustably positioned between the support rails and locked in place. The lounger may also be configured such that the flexible support may glide freely along the support rails to provide a rocking motion to the reclined bather.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2012
    Inventor: Peter F. Steggert
  • Patent number: 8042201
    Abstract: A bathtub cushion for configured to be disposed within a bathtub at least partially filled with a liquid for providing comfort and support to a user superposed thereon. The bathtub cushion includes a plurality of integrated sections with at least one of the sections being non-buoyant to substantially inhibit the section from floating. The sections further include three layers with one layer being comprised of a non-buoyant gel. The bathtub cushion further includes a plurality of suction cups for releasably securing the bathtub cushion within a bathtub. Additionally provided is a lumbar support pad for supporting the lumbar region of a user superposed on the bathtub cushion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2011
    Inventor: Jeanette Brooks
  • Publication number: 20110252566
    Abstract: A bath sling for bathing an infant, toddler, or child including a frame, a head support member, a shoulder roll, and a backrest, where the frame, the head support member, the shoulder roll, and the backrest each are made of a waterproof material. The head support member is coupled to the backrest via the frame in a position above the backrest in an x-plane and a y-plane. The shoulder roll is coupled to the backrest via the frame in a position above the backrest and below the head support member in the x-plane and the y-plane. The shoulder roll protrudes in the z-plane to form a support for the shoulders of the infant, toddler, or child. The backrest includes a back portion and at least one side portion in the x-plane and the y-plane to support at least a portion of an infant's upper body, where the backrest is configured to prevent the lower body of the infant from falling through the frame. The bath sling can be used for bathing an infant, toddler, or child, or any other water-based activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2011
    Publication date: October 20, 2011
    Inventor: Beth G. Rumack
  • Patent number: 7856679
    Abstract: 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 padded area for kneeling, and a chest support mounted to a chest support extension mounted to the base for reciprocal movement between lowered and raised positions of the chest support relative to the base, and in the raised position of the chest support for pivotal movement between a deployed position of the chest support away from the padded area for kneeling and a stored position of the chest support toward the padded area for kneeling. The chest support extension is supported between the base and the seat support in the stored positions of the seat and the chest support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2010
    Inventor: Rebecca M. Finell
  • Patent number: 7823229
    Abstract: A wall mounted pivoting and locking support rail assembly providing improved support to assist elderly and physically challenged persons with safely using a bathtub or shower area. The present invention mounts to the wall in a similar way to a conventional grab bar, however, it adds an additional rail handle with the ability to pivot outward from the wall, and lock in one of several angular positions to extend support outward from the wall, and more to the centre of a shower or tub. This outward support is invaluable to assist with elderly and disabled persons to safely enter, use, and exit from the bathtub without dangerous reaching.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2010
    Inventors: John L. O'Brien, Edward Martin Thomas, Donald Andrew Ed
  • Publication number: 20100235980
    Abstract: A bathtub cushion includes a mat sized and shaped to fit on a bottom and a side of a bathtub and having a top and a bottom. One or more attachment devices are coupled to the bottom of the mat to retain the mat on the bottom and the side of the bathtub. One or more silicone gel packs are coupled to the top of the mat and constrained by the mat. The mat circumscribes the one or more silicone gel packs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2010
    Publication date: September 23, 2010
    Inventor: Doug Fowkes
  • Publication number: 20100071124
    Abstract: One embodiment of a bathtub support accessory may include a wedge shaped body member and at least one fastener. The wedge shaped body member may include a first wall, a second wall, a top wall, and a pair of side walls. The first wall may include a first top end portion and a first bottom end portion. The second wall may include a second top end portion and a second bottom end portion. The second wall may be inclined towards the first wall. The top wall may extend arcuately between the first top end portion of the first wall and the second top end portion of the second wall. The wedge shaped body member may further include at least one lip extension configured between the first bottom end portion and the second bottom end portion. The at least one fastener releasably may attach the wedge shaped body member to a bottom surface of the bathtub.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2009
    Publication date: March 25, 2010
    Inventor: Susan Ammirato
  • Patent number: 7673356
    Abstract: A flexible tubular frame, comprising an upper section and a lower section, supports a person's neck and head for hygienic, therapeutic, or cosmetic purposes. The upper section has a depressed portion shaped for supporting a person's neck when the person lies within the open ends of the base frame and the upper frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2010
    Inventor: Christie C. Conyers
  • Publication number: 20090158521
    Abstract: A baby bathing apparatus comprising an easily stored, relatively planar expanse of material configurable into a relatively concave configuration for deployment at least partially within a basin, and a method of forming the same. A material and configuration of a deployed bathing apparatus comfortably and securely retain a baby during bathing. One or more fastening means can be employed to securely yet detachably retain the expanse in a deployed configuration, while also allowing the bathing apparatus to resume a non-deployed, relatively planar configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2008
    Publication date: June 25, 2009
    Inventors: Benjamin Todd Richardson, Kathryn A. Richardson
  • Publication number: 20090025138
    Abstract: 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 support rails anchored to each side of the bathtub. A flexible support member is positioned between and attached to each support rail. The flexible support member has a first chamber with a visco-elastic pad positioned within to support the bathers head. The flexible support member may also include a second chamber configured to be inflated by air. The air filled second chamber then provides gentle floatation support to the reclined bather when immersed in a bath. The flexible support of the lounger may be adjustably positioned between the support rails and locked in place. The lounger may also be configured such that the flexible support may glide freely along the support rails to provide a rocking motion to the reclined bather.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2007
    Publication date: January 29, 2009
    Inventor: Peter F. Steggert
  • Patent number: 7472432
    Abstract: A bathtub insert that is used in combination with a standard bathtub (76) wherein, a top contour design (60) in an elongated shape, conforms to the curvature of the human body form. Includes and formed part of design (60) and a pair of arm rests (42) (44) and a hand rest (46) which is integrally part of upper back support rest (26), lower back support rest (28), seat support rest (30); and pair of leg supports (32) (34) (36) (38), and a foot rest (40) that is an extension of rest (30), which includes a pedestal support (51A/51B). Part of and in adherence to design (60) is a bottom contour design (62) that provides support to design (60) which conforms to the shape of a bathtub surface (72) in an angled curvature shape. Further providing and in coordination with design (62) is an entrance and exit area a in/out platform (52).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2009
    Inventor: Letty Ann Owen
  • Publication number: 20080163417
    Abstract: While showering elderly people can become disoriented and slip and fall. By standing in the soft Shower Safety Ring a fall can be broken and prevent injury. Handicap and others may benefit from this device which slides horizontally and vertically. It also folds down when not in use and is out of the way.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2005
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Inventor: David L. Adams
  • Patent number: 7213276
    Abstract: 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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2007
    Inventor: Stanley J. Palma
  • Patent number: 6922857
    Abstract: 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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2005
    Inventor: Stanley J. Palma
  • Patent number: 6760933
    Abstract: 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 plurality of ports that can allow gas or liquid to enter into or to escape from the shell, the ports being provided with closure means which can substantially prevent entry and escape of gas or liquid from the shell. The shell is capable of maintaining a substantial volume by virtue of a spacing device or its own inherent firmness, rigidy or stiffness, when the shell is open to ambient water or air pressure, and further comprises a weight tending to hold the lower end of said device in a position below said upper end when the device is submerged or partially submerged. The device is designed to fill automatically with water while a bathtub is being filled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2004
    Inventor: Conghua Li
  • Patent number: 6691337
    Abstract: 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 upper backrest portion (25) wherein, the upperback rest portion (26) is also provided with an elongated non-skid friction skirt member (40); and, wherein, the pair of extension arm members (30) (30′) are further provided with a plurality of contoured recesses (33) (34) dimensioned to receive and support bath accessories (200) and (201).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2004
    Inventor: Aaron J. Banks
  • Patent number: 6615420
    Abstract: 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 caps; a pair of bottom support members; a pair of top support members; a base member; a yoke member; and a collar. The support rod has a generally S-shaped configuration, in which the top end of the support rod is pivotally attached to the seat. Each of the U-shaped frame members has an upside down J-shaped configuration at the proximate end and an upside down L-shaped configuration at the distal end. The pair of caps are attached to the distal ends of the pair of U-shaped frame members. The pair of bottom support members are connected the bottom portions of each U-shaped frame members together. The pair of top support members are connected to the top portions of each U-shaped frame members together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2003
    Inventors: Larry Hyden, Richard Ault
  • Publication number: 20030163866
    Abstract: An insert for a bath tub is provided which holds an adult or child while bathing. A wedge-shaped design fits into a standard tub and allows the user to lie back in a reclined position in comfort. Grab handles located in a natural position at the users sides to assist the user in lying down or getting up. A padded collar, located around the neck area, cushions and holds the users head. The upper part of the user's head is cantilevered over the padded collar, allowing the hair to be washed without raising the head off of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2003
    Publication date: September 4, 2003
    Inventors: Kina Northington, Dion Mason
  • Patent number: 6336231
    Abstract: 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 inflatable liner via small plastic tubes. The air pump is used to inflate the liner. The present invention also has an air trap valve to prevent overinflation. The inflatable liner is composed of separate air reservoir tubes that conform to the shape of the bathtub, surrounding the entire interior surface area of the bathtub. Once inflated, the actual tub itself provides the present invention with its shape and rigidity A convenient drainage hole with cover is incorporated into the inflatable liner, which allows the user to drain water out of the invention and bathtub before the present invention is removed from the tub and stored.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2002
    Inventor: Hermenie I. Smith
  • Patent number: 6243890
    Abstract: 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 fastening a shaped pad therein. The shaped pad, which is molded according to the shape of a baby, can be used to prop up a baby for washing. When the pad is removed, the bathtub can be used to wash a bigger baby. The space inside the bathtub can also be used as a parcel barrel. The cylindrical holes on the four corners can be inserted with legs of different length in order to lift up the bathtub for the ease of an adult to wash a baby. Alternatively, the legs can be inserted in the opposite direction and the bathtub can be upside down so that the construction can be used as an end table or a study desk, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2001
    Inventor: Chao-Chun Yang
  • Patent number: 6240577
    Abstract: 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 maneuverability in transferring the bather. The chair seat provides support for the legs or the any portion or member of the legs of the bather during transfer and/or while bathing. The chair seat has a back attached thereto suitable for supporting the bather in a sitting position. The chair seat has a leg extension housing mounted thereto in such a way as to allow selectable extension of a portion thereof that supports the bather's legs. The chair seat along with the leg extension housing is rotatably affixed to a rectangular member that is slidably insertable into a rack adapted to rest on the longitudinal edges of the bathtub. The chair seat has an arcuately shaped telescoping frame canopy mounted thereto to aid the bather in standing while bathing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2001
    Inventor: Ricky L. Worthy
  • Patent number: 6170093
    Abstract: 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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2001
    Inventor: Paul D. Kowalski