Abstract: A toilet lift seat positionable over a toilet bowl is liftable by actuators connected to the lift seat such that the lift seat initially pivots forward as the actuators lift the lift seat off of the bowl. An underside of the lift seat is pivotally connected to upper ends of the actuators such that a center of gravity of the lift seat extends forward of a pivot axis of the lift seat. Stops connected to the actuators are separated from a front portion of the lift seat when it is supported in a lowered position above the toilet bowl. When the actuators are engaged to lift the lift seat, the lift seat pivots forward until its underside engages the stops preventing further forward pivoting of the lift seat relative to the actuators as the actuators continue to lift the lift seat. The actuators may be water driven.

Abstract: A bathing apparatus comprises a bathtub having a wall with an opening formed therein and a door panel sized and shaped to conform to the opening. The door panel is movably connected to the wall by a hinge mechanism which includes a substantially horizontal bar having a first end pivotally connected to the wall adjacent to the door opening and a substantially vertical slide rail secured to the bar. A slide bracket secured to the door panel is slidably mounted on the slide rail. The bathing apparatus further includes a chair with a seat portion that is removably attached to a base portion and receivable within the bathtub. The chair includes a pair of armrests, one of which is attached to the chair portion and one of which is attached to the base portion.