Patents Assigned to Safeway Safety Step, LLC
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Patent number: 11896173Abstract: A bathtub closure system may include a step configured to be retrofit onto a bathtub and a plug. The step may include a first side panel, a second side panel, and an elongated platform defining a cavity configured to facilitate ingress and egress into the bathtub, and a first attachment recess extending downward from the first top surface less than an entire height of the first side panel or extending downward from the second top surface less than an entire height of the second side panel. The plug includes a body and a first attachment member affixed to the body and corresponding to the first attachment recess defined by the step. The plug cooperates with the step to form a substantially watertight seal when the first attachment member is mated with the first attachment recess and the body of the plug is positioned at least partially within the cavity.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2022Date of Patent: February 13, 2024Assignee: Safeway Safety Step, LLCInventors: Christopher Brian Stafford, Lance Middleton, Houston E. Lay
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Patent number: 11540672Abstract: A bathtub closure system may include a step configured to be retrofit onto a bathtub and a plug. The step may include a first side panel, a second side panel, and an elongated platform defining a cavity configured to facilitate ingress and egress into the bathtub, and a first attachment recess extending downward from the first top surface less than an entire height of the first side panel or extending downward from the second top surface less than an entire height of the second side panel. The plug includes a body and a first attachment member affixed to the body and corresponding to the first attachment recess defined by the step. The plug cooperates with the step to form a substantially watertight seal when the first attachment member is mated with the first attachment recess and the body of the plug is positioned at least partially within the cavity.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2021Date of Patent: January 3, 2023Assignee: SAFEWAY SAFETY STEP, LLCInventors: Christopher Brian Stafford, Lance Middleton, Houston E. Lay
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Patent number: 11445863Abstract: Embodiments described herein include a bathtub that can include a U-shaped step saddle associated with a door assembly. The door assembly can include a hinge coupled with the U-shaped step saddle such that the door assembly can be transitioned between an open position and a closed position. The door assembly can include a catch and a latch to secure the door in the closed position.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2019Date of Patent: September 20, 2022Assignee: Safeway Safety Step, LLCInventors: Christopher Brian Stafford, Michael Anthony Serraino, Bruce R. Slattery
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Patent number: 11382463Abstract: Embodiments described herein include a bathtub closure system having a step, the step having a first side panel, a second side panel, and an elongated platform defining a cavity, where the cavity can be configured to facilitate ingress and egress into a bathtub. The bathtub closure system can include a closure, where the closure can be coupled with the step and can cooperate with the step to form a substantially watertight seal when the closure is in a closed position.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2020Date of Patent: July 12, 2022Assignee: Safeway Safety Step, LLCInventors: Donald Floyd McKee, Christopher Brian Stafford
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Patent number: 10750910Abstract: Embodiments described herein include a bathtub closure system having a step, the step having a first side panel, a second side panel, and an elongated platform defining a cavity, where the cavity can be configured to facilitate ingress and egress into a bathtub. The bathtub closure system can include a hinged closure, where the closure can be coupled with the step and can cooperate with the step to form a substantially watertight seal when the closure is in a closed position.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2018Date of Patent: August 25, 2020Assignee: Safeway Safety Step, LLCInventors: Donald Floyd McKee, Christopher Brian Stafford
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Patent number: 10111560Abstract: Embodiments described herein include a bathtub closure system having a step, the step having a first side panel, a second side panel, and an elongated platform defining a cavity, where the cavity can be configured to facilitate ingress and egress into a bathtub. The bathtub closure system can include a hinged closure, where the closure can be coupled with the step and can cooperate with the step to form a substantially watertight seal when the closure is in a closed position.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2017Date of Patent: October 30, 2018Assignee: Safeway Safety Step, LLCInventors: Donald Floyd McKee, Christopher Brian Stafford
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Patent number: 9833110Abstract: A bathtub insert can include a frame, a door movably coupled with the frame and movable with respect to the frame between an opened position and a closed position, an elongate latch coupled with the door, a catch coupled with the frame, and a support structure, the support structure being coupled to the frame.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2015Date of Patent: December 5, 2017Assignee: Safeway Safety Step, LLCInventors: Christopher Brian Stafford, Michael Anthony Serraino
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Patent number: 9578993Abstract: In accordance with one embodiment, a method is disclosed including cutting an opening in a sidewall of a bathtub and providing an overlay to cover the bathtub. The overlay can include an assistance feature such a tread, door, or capsule.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2016Date of Patent: February 28, 2017Assignee: Safeway Safety Step LLCInventors: Christopher Brian Stafford, Michael Anthony Serraino, Bruce R. Slattery
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Patent number: 9375115Abstract: In accordance with one embodiment, a method is disclosed including providing a first opening in a sidewall of a bathtub, the sidewall including a top wall, an inner wall, and a outer wall, where the first opening extends along a length of the sidewall and has a depth extending generally downward from the top wall of the sidewall. The method further includes providing an overlay, the overlay including a body configured to receive at least a portion of the bathtub, wherein the body defines a channel and a second opening and positioning the overlay such that the overlay substantially covers the top wall of the sidewall and the sidewall is positioned within the channel defined by the body of the overlay, where the first opening is aligned with the second opening. The overlay can include at least one assistance feature. The assistance feature may include, for example, a seat, a grab bar, or a handrail.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2012Date of Patent: June 28, 2016Assignee: Safeway Safety Step LLCInventors: Christopher Brian Stafford, Michael Anthony Serraino, Bruce R. Slattery
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Patent number: 9131809Abstract: A bathtub insert is configured for retrofit installation into a bathtub. The bathtub insert includes a frame and a door. The frame includes a step-plate and a pair of end pillars. The door is movably coupled with the frame and movable with respect to the frame between an opened position and a closed position.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2012Date of Patent: September 15, 2015Assignee: Safeway Safety Step LLCInventors: Christopher Brian Stafford, Michael Anthony Serraino
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Patent number: 8904614Abstract: Provided is bathtub accessory product and installation method. The bathtub accessory product is designed to be secured to a bathtub wall and have a universal end that permits the attachment of any number of bath accessories such as a grab bar or swivel seat. The bathtub accessory may be installed within the inner cavity of a bathtub to ensure a secure fit while also allowing ideal placement of a bath accessory for use by a bather.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2012Date of Patent: December 9, 2014Assignee: Safeway Safety Step, LLCInventor: Chris Stafford
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Publication number: 20120192350Abstract: A bathtub insert is configured for retrofit installation into a bathtub. The bathtub insert includes a frame and a door. The frame includes a step-plate and a pair of end pillars. The door is movably coupled with the frame and movable with respect to the frame between an opened position and a closed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2012Publication date: August 2, 2012Applicant: Safeway Safety Step, LLCInventors: Christopher Brian Stafford, Michael Anthony Serraino
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Patent number: 8230568Abstract: Provided is bathtub accessory product and installation method. The bathtub accessory product is designed to be secured to a bathtub wall and have a universal end that permits the attachment of any number of bath accessories such as a grab bar or swivel seat. The bathtub accessory may be installed within the inner cavity of a bathtub to ensure a secure fit while also allowing ideal placement of a bath accessory for use by a bather.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2010Date of Patent: July 31, 2012Assignee: Safeway Safety Step, LLCInventor: Christopher Brian Stafford
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Patent number: D790047Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2016Date of Patent: June 20, 2017Assignee: Safeway Safety Step, LLCInventors: Christopher Brian Stafford, Bruce Randell Slattery, Lance Middleton, John Thomas Richter
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Patent number: D797266Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2017Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: Safeway Safety Step, LLCInventors: Christopher Brian Stafford, Bruce Randell Slattery, Lance Middleton, John Thomas Richter