Abstract: An apparatus for a handrail system having railings; the apparatus includes: a rail-mountable assembly; a table assembly having a table surface; a sub-mount assembly; a folding assembly; and an interlocking bracket assembly, including a first mounting bracket configured to be fixedly connected to the rail-mountable assembly and a second mounting bracket configured to be fixedly connected to the sub-mount assembly. The first mounting bracket and the second mounting bracket are configured to be selectively engageable with each other.

Abstract: A lift bed having a bed frame with a mattress-supporting platform pivotally mounted on a side wall of the frame so as to function as the lid for a storage compartment within the frame, which also includes pull-out side drawers alongside the storage compartment, and a unified locking mechanism capable of simultaneously locking the drawers and storage compartment. A bellcrank drives a locking member for the storage compartment and a locking member for the drawers, the latter locking member extending freely from the bellcrank to a wall separating the storage compartment from the side drawers. The bed frame includes multifunction corner brackets each of which interconnects perpendicular walls of the frame, hingedly supports the platform, and secures one end of a gas spring which assists in lifting the platform.

Abstract: A bathing system comprising an inflatable rectangular vessel which can be placed on top of a bed for bathing an infirm person wherein the side wall of the vessel comprises three parallel inflatable conduits which are inflated with air through inlet tube is provided. A drain fitting is positioned at one corner of the vessel. A second drain fitting is positioned midway along one side of the vessel. The top side of the bottom surface of the vessel features a non-slip surface. Also provide is a contoured, inflatable wedge-shaped pillow.

Abstract: A Bed In Bath Tub bathing equipment for handicapped, ill, elderly, bedridden and other individuals (hereinafter collectively referred to as patient) to receive a tub bath while confined to or laying in a bed. The equipment is placed under the patient in the same manner as changing bedding for these types of patients by rolling the equipment under the patient while they remain in the bed and inflating the equipment around the patient. The invention is safe, cost effective, addresses a critical medical healthcare need, and eliminates the need for equipment that impacts the patient health care area, requires assembly, moves the patient from the bed, or the need for additional staff assistance to provide a full bath for the patient.

Abstract: The present invention is a combination bed and bathtub that includes a mattress with a left portion and a right portion and a bathtub with a bottom disposed below the mattress, where the left portion and the right portion are separated to utilize the bathtub. There is also a sponge pad disposed on the bottom of the bathtub and an electrically powered device to separate and retract the left portion and the right portion. The combination bed and bathtub can also be manually separated and retracted and the sponge pad is made of light and removable sponge padding. The combination bed and bathtub can be utilized in a hospital, a nursing home or by a caregiver.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a bed for patients, which is used in the nursing of physically disabled individuals and patients with severe symptoms who have limited ability to move due to a medical condition such as a stroke or an accident. The bed is provided with a bathtub in such a way as to allow relatively uncomplicated nursing in a way which maintains the patient's mental stability and bodily cleanliness by allowing immediate washing and hair washing while the patient is lying on the bed.

Abstract: A portable bath tube apparatus utilizing a flexible sheet having a bottom and a side portion extending from the bottom. An envelope is also included and is capable of containing air to form a chamber with respect to the bottom of the flexible sheet. The sheet is anchored to a bed and includes a valve for permitting the envelope to be inflated with air pressure. A fastener maintains the envelope in a compact form when the envelope lies in a deflated configuration relative to the bed.

Abstract: A medical sanitary multifunctional system bed is provided for nursing, having necessary functions that can be added optionally according to clinical conditions of users. The optional addition of functions allows the medical sanitary multifunctional system bed to perform necessary functions, on a case-by-case basis, thereby minimizing the economic burden imposed on patients. Ordinarily, the bed includes a lower capsule, supported by a metallic support frame, an upper capsule mounted on the lower capsule, a movable and rotatable portion, which is supported by the metallic support frame, and a plurality of removable cushions placed on the movable portion. On a optional basis, the bed may include a stool, a bathtub, a shower, and additional washers.

Abstract: A combination bed and bathing device designed for bathing patients and individuals who may suffer varying degrees of impairment or immobility due to illness, injury or other conditions, which may render these individuals incapable of adequately conducting personal hygiene, including a bed frame. A mattress portion is adjustably coupled with the bed frame. The mattress portion is adjustable vertically with respect to the bed frame. A water container is coupled with the bed frame. The water container has an open upper end and a closed lower end. The open upper end has a rigid perforated netting secured therein. A sliding pad is coupled with the water container. The sliding pad covers the open upper end of the water container in a covered orientation. The sliding pad has a removable central section.

Abstract: There is disclosed a treatment table that has a footbath in the leg section. The treatment table can be positioned in many different configurations.

Abstract: There is disclosed a treatment table that has a footbath in the leg section. The treatment table can be positioned in many different configurations.

Abstract: The invention provides; a flush toilet having an odor-sealing valve which can certainly be opened and closed with a simple structure and enables easy maintenance, capable of preventing waste matter adhering on it from facing toward the toilet bowl, and effectively working when a patient unintentionally defecates; a care bed apparatus which reduces physical work load on a nurser when bathing the patient; and others. A water tank 52 is provided below a toilet bowl 51, and an odor-sealing valve 57 is made of a sphere 57a floating in the water tank 52 and a ring-shaped packing 57b located near a lower opening 51a of the toilet bowl 51 and capable of coming in close contact with said sphere 57a. Drainpipes and drain valves 66a, 67a, 66b, 67b lower the water level in the water tank 52 to open the odor-sealing valve 57 and a water-supply pipe 64a and a water-supply valve 64b raise the water level in the water tank 52 to close the odor-sealing valve 57.

Abstract: A system including associated equipment used in combination with a bed for a sick or wounded patient is provided. A separable frame of the bed is adapted to be placed on associated equipment with a patient on it. Said associated equipment includes a wheelchair stand, a toilet stool or a bathtub.

Abstract: A bath for use with a bed for the sick includes a flexible bag body that is formed to hold liquid therein. The flexible bag body has an opening and four support bar inserting paths formed along an edge of the opening. The opening is squared rigidly by supporting bars that are inserted within the supporting bar inserting paths. The supporting bars, while inserted in the supporting bar inserting paths, are removably supported on a bed frame. The bath of the present invention can be prepared at a low cost, and, after removing the bag body from the bed, can be folded small so as to need only a small storage space. Also, since the bag body is freely deformable and light-weight, it is easier to handle during mounting, removing and cleaning.

Abstract: A shower-bed device that provides a high degree of self-mobility to a handicapped individual during showering. The device includes a platform with a water-resistant, non-slip padded surface with through-holes to allow water to flow therethrough. Large wheels with hand-rims provide the handicapped individual with a way to move the shower-bed. Small wheels that may pivot as well as rotate provide increased maneuverability. Adjustable-railings that prevent the handicapped individual from falling from the platform are also provided.

Abstract: A bed with a wash tub for pubes which may reduce nursing work loads and improve conditions of the patients during the washing. The bed 3 with a wash tub for pubes comprises a main frame 5 with legs 5, and a wash tub 21 for pubes positioned at the center of the main frame 5, a mattress 11, 13, 15, laid on the main frame. The wash tub 21 for pubes has a tub body 23, a pair of left and right hip supports 25 partially provided in the tub, a hot water supply means 29 which supplies hot water to a col portion between the hip supports and a drain 31. The patient's hips 2 are placed on the paired hip supports 25 and then the col portion between the hip supports 25 is showered with a hot water to wash the pubes of the patient successfully.

Abstract: A foldable bathtub assembly accommodated in a space under a bed includes: a base arranged on a floor surface to be movable between a first place under the bed and a second place on the side of the bed; a bathtub supporting frame mounted on the base to allow movement of the bathtub supporting frame in a vertical direction between an upper position and a lower position; and a bathtub made of watertight flexible cloth or plastic sheet, wherein the bathtub is fixed on its upper periphery to and suspended from the bathtub supporting frame. When the bathtub is folded and the bathtub supporting frame is in its lower position, the whole height of the bathtub assembly is sufficiently reduced to allow accommodation of the assembly in the space under the bed. When the base of the bathtub assembly is pulled out to the second place on the side of the bed and the bathtub supporting frame is vertically moved to its upper position, the bathtub assembly forms a bathtub having a sufficient depth.

Abstract: A portable bathing unit for use in bathing bedridden patients is disclosed. The portable bathing unit includes a bath tub supported by a housing which is movably positionable in the proximity of a patient. Casters depend from the bottom of the housing to permit the portable bathing unit to be rolled in an upright posture. Additional casters are also attached to the rear of the housing which permit the portable bathing unit to be turned up on its rear and transported through narrow doorways. Water delivery and retrieval may be accomplished through the use of a submersible pump and a segment of conduit. Alternatively, a water delivery and retrieval may be accomplished through the use of an auxiliary faucet which is connected to an existing plumbing system. A hydrotherapeutical bath tub may be employed if desirable. Moreover, the bath tub may incorporate an overflow assembly to reduce the risk of water overflowing therefrom.

Abstract: A bed (10) for patients requiring bed treatment having a cut out (19) in the base (18) beneath which is a toilet pan (22, 23, 25) preferably having flowing water supply (26) and drain (27) connections. A mattress (35) having one quarter (36) removed is positioned on the base (18) with the open quadrant (36) over the pan (22). A movable mattress segment (40) is positioned on the base (18) in the open quadrant (36) of the mattress (35) and is vertically adjustable to align with the mattress top and laterally movable to expose the pan (22) and allow patients to relieve themselves without having to be moved to insert conventional bed pans. The toilet pan (22) is cleaned using the water supply which is controlled by movement of the movable segment (40). An alternative embodiment has an attachable hot and cold water supply (58) with a wash basin (53) to allow patients to wash themselves.

Abstract: A portable bathing unit for use with bedridden patients is disclosed. The bathing unit includes a bath tub supported by a carriage which is movably positionable in the proximity of a patient. Casters depend from the bottom of the carriage housing to permit the portable bathing unit to be rolled along in an upright posture. Additional casters are also attached to the rear of the housing which permit the portable bathing unit to be turned up on its rear and transported through narrow doorways. Water delivery and retrieval is accomplished through the use of a submersible pump and a segment of conduit. A whirlpool bath tub may be employed if desirable. When the bath tub is not in use, the portable bathing unit is convertible into an article of furniture. The housing of the carriage forms armrests and a backrest, and a cover conceals the bathing chamber and forms a seat. A valance drapes around the bottom of the carriage to conceal the casters thereunder.

Abstract: A nursing bed having a plurality of mattress sections. Each mattress section is independently adjustable in the vertical direction and tiltable in the lateral direction of the human body.

Abstract: A portable bathing apparatus comprising a body length container having an inflatable wall which forms a shallow tub for holding water for bathing a person, the wall has a valve for inflating the wall from a source of air, the container is provided with a rigid bottom portion with a fluid egress means including a control valve for draining water from the container and removable apertured cushion means resting on its bottom portion.

Abstract: A bed apparatus (1) combines a bed body (3) and a collapsible bathtub (103). The bathtub (103) is vertically collapsible to be storable in a spaced under a bottom plate (106) of the bed body (3). The collapsible tub is movable by a guide member (104) between a position under the bottom plate (106) and a position on a side of the bottom plate (106). In an unused state, the bathtub (103) is stored in the space under the bed body in order to facilitate an effective use of a relatively narrow room.

Abstract: An automatic care-taking system for a bed-ridden patient comprising a bed body having three rectangular, horizontally disposed bed plates arrayed on a bed frame in planar relationship to each other, the three bed plates being pivotally connected to each other, the first bed plate to the second bed plate and the second bed plate to the third bed plate. The pivotally connected bed plates are adapted to be driven by bars and rockable rods. When the rod connecting the first and second bed plates is driven, the first and second bed plates tilt to form a V-shape while the third bed plate remains horizontal. When the bar connecting the second and third bed plates is driven, the second and third bed plates tilt to form a V-shape while the first bed plate remains in a horizontal position.

Abstract: A bed with an integrated commode and inflatable bathing section includes a mattress (70) and a secondary support surface. The secondary surface is supported by a frame (90) and legs (92) and (94). Two padded sections (96) and (98) are disposed on the upper surface thereof. The end of the support section is comprised of a horizontal bar (100) and leg (102). A pad (106) is disposed on the upper surface thereof. The horizontal bar (100) can be lowered to a foot rest position or disposed in the same plane as the bar (90) to provide a resting position. A commode (18) is disposed under the center padded section (98) which has a hole (112) disposed therein. A splash guard (110) is disposed thereon. An inflatable bathing section (122) is provided for being disposed over the padded sections (96), (98) and (106), or in place thereof. The bathing section (122) has a vinyl surface (124) with a peripheral tube (126) disposed therearound. The tube (126) is inflatable with a pump (130).

Abstract: A bed capable of allowing a patient such as the aged confined in a bed to take a bath easily and without much trouble to a nurse attending to the patient. According to a feature of the bed, a bath-tub is slidably mounted at the lower portion of the bed, the bath-tub having a mat disposed therein, said mat being movable up and down within the bath-tub with a human body laid thereon. The bed is provided with a tilting mechanism for easily transferring a patient from the bed to the mat, the mat also capable of being tilted by a suitable mechanism so that the human body may be easily transferred from the mat to the bed.

Abstract: A bathing device including tub surround panels useful with a conventional bath tub or with a tub configured to the special needs of the disabled. The panels have unobtrusively reinforced side panels recessed to accept a full length chair height reclining shower seat and a tilting bath tube to contain the bathing water for use when these bathing aids are necessary or desirable. When they are no longer needed, the seat and tube are easily removed and the surround panels are restored to their original appearance.

Abstract: Disclosed is a multi-functional bed for a patient or a fairly aged person. The bed performs multiple functions. It is provided with a lower capsule supported by a metallic supporting frame, an upper capsule mounted on the lower capsule, a movable and rotatable portion which is supported by the metallic supporting frame, a plurality of removable cushions placed on the movable portion, and a net which can be wound or unwound by a winding portion disposed on the underside of said movable portion. The bed includes a stool, bath tub, shower, dryer and heat lamp. The use of the multi-functional bed allows the patient or the like to excrete lying in bed and also to take a bath by way of having his body lowered in the net into the bath tub, with the consequence that the nurse or attending person can keep the patient in good hygienic condition.

Abstract: A device for attachment to a hospital bed to facilitate the showering and/or bathing of bed-ridden patients is comprised of a compliant rectangular waterproof sheet whose perimeter has a multitude of tethers which secure the sheet tightly upon the mattress. A splash cuff is upraised from the upper surface of the sheet to retain water, and a drain port extends through the splash cuff to enable run-off water to be conveniently disposed of.

Abstract: A combination bed, toilet, and bath for handicapped person includes a tub with a built-in toilet. Inflatable air bags or cushion are used to raise and lower the patient between resting positions and toilet and bathing positions.

Abstract: This invention involves a new and unique inflatable bathtub for bedridden patients. More particularly, the bathtub includes a thin pliable sheet such as vinyl, which may be disposed of after one or more uses. The pliable sheet has a multiplicity of the first portion of attaching members located around the peripheral of the pliable sheet. In a preferred embodiment, these first portions of the attaching members are simply apertures around the peripheral of the pliable sheet. The pliable sheet is placed under the patient in the well-known manner of changing bed sheets while the patient remains in the bed. An inflatable rim member made of heavy-duty material and having the cooperating second portion of the attaching members is then placed around the patient. The second portion of the attaching members may simply be hooks which cooperate with the multiplicity of apertures.