Patents by Inventor Gary M. Staggs

Gary M. Staggs has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20150328069
    Abstract: The shower chair/walker combination incorporates the features of a walker, a shower chair, a toilet seat, a transport chair and a general support seat. The combination includes a folding walker having a removable seat and lid pivotally mounted thereon. The seat is of a low profile, full toilet seat design. A pivotally mounted backrest allows the appliance to be easily converted for use in the above-mentioned forms. The appliance is provided with brakes and controls therefor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2015
    Publication date: November 19, 2015
    Inventor: GARY M. STAGGS
  • Patent number: 8480100
    Abstract: The shower chair/walker combination incorporates the features of a walker and a shower chair into a single appliance. The appliance includes a folding walker having a pivoted seat thereon. The seat is of a split toilet seat design, having a gap at its front end. This feature allows a caregiver to have access to all parts of the patient's body to assure complete bathing. The appliance is provided with brakes and controls therefor, as is conventionally provided for walkers. All moving parts are either covered to prevent rusting or fabricated from rust-resistant materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Inventor: Gary M. Staggs
  • Publication number: 20120205882
    Abstract: The shower chair/walker combination incorporates the features of a walker and a shower chair into a single appliance. The appliance includes a folding walker having a pivoted seat thereon. The seat is of a split toilet seat design, having a gap at its front end. This feature allows a caregiver to have access to all parts of the patient's body to assure complete bathing. The appliance is provided with brakes and controls therefor, as is conventionally provided for walkers. All moving parts are either covered to prevent rusting or fabricated from rust-resistant materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2012
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Inventor: GARY M. STAGGS
  • Publication number: 20110187067
    Abstract: The shower chair/walker combination incorporates the features of a walker and a shower chair into a single appliance. The appliance includes a folding walker having a pivoted seat thereon. The seat is of a split toilet seat design, having a gap at its front end. This feature allows a caregiver to have access to all parts of the patient's body to assure complete bathing. The appliance is provided with brakes and controls therefor, as is conventionally provided for walkers. All moving parts are either covered to prevent rusting or fabricated from rust-resistant materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2010
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Inventor: Gary M. Staggs