Abstract: A bathtub assistance apparatus for aiding a user entering and exiting a bathtub. The bathtub assistance apparatus includes a frame assembly being designed for being positioned on top of the bathtub whereby the frame assembly extends between opposing walls positioned at opposite ends of the bathtub. A support assembly is coupled to the frame assembly whereby the support assembly extends upwardly from the frame assembly. The support assembly is designed for being gripped by the user to provide support for the user when the user is entering and exiting a bathtub. At least one locking member is operationally coupled to the frame assembly. The locking member is designed for selectively engaging the bathtub whereby the locking member inhibits sliding of the frame assembly with respect to the bathtub when the user uses the support assembly.

Abstract: Apparatus is disclosed for spraying electrostatically charged particles of paint toward a workpiece. Increased paint throughput is achieved over prior art devices by employing enlarged paint discharge passages and two different air streams. One air stream, which is adjustable in flow, serves to atomize the paint into substantially uniform, very tiny droplets and the other air stream, which is also adjustable in flow, directs the atomized paint toward the workpiece. Safety is increased by positioning the paint charging electrode within a paint delivery passage located relatively far upstream from the paint nozzle. A second electrode in the nozzle is "floating" in electrical potential and serves to supply additional electrical charge to the very fine paint particles as they issue from the nozzle. In this manner, the impedance of the paint itself and the "floating" electrode serve to reduce the risk of sparking between the paint spraying apparatus and the workpiece.