Abstract: A bathroom accessory attaches to the shower door frame assembly by means of a horizontal slot incorporated into the frame. The slot is preferably on the header and has a generally arcuate cross-section from front to back to accept a similarly dimensioned arcuate flange on the bathroom accessory. Rotation of the bathroom accessory about an axis normal to its direction of insertion engages the slot and flange. The accessory may be positioned horizontally along the shower stall by lifting it slightly and sliding the flange within the slot. The header piece also carries a track to guide the shower door and means to keep the accessory frame from interfering with door movement.

Abstract: A medical attendance bathtub bed in which a person, such as a patient or an old person, who must always be laid in a clean bed, is laid in a bed which becomes a bathtub. In case of discharging, the patient's pubic region and anus are covered by a detachable stool in a sealing state, cleaning liquid is injected from a cleaning liquid injector provided on the inner face of the detachable stool to clean the predetermined portions, and the cleaning liquid, including contaminants, is drained to a sewage hole from a drain tube attached to the detachable stool to eliminate discharge sound, offensive odor, etc. externally.

Abstract: An apparatus is set forth wherein an elliptical seat defined by a major and minor axis includes a plurality of diametrically opposed support legs aligned and coextensive with the minor axis of the elliptical seat, with the seat including a matrix of drainage apertures therethrough, as well as a comfort ridge aligned with the major axis of the elliptical seat. Modifications include telescoping members received within the seat support legs, as well as telescoping links for securing a foot rest member thereon. The foot rest member is also structured for sliding adjustment along the links for adjustment thereof relative to the links. Further, foot support members may include cushioned cavities defined within support members mounted to the seat by flexible lines.

Abstract: A combined shower splash guard member with a shower curtain holder is provided by a molded, generally triangularly-shaped, and modified, one piece body having two straight legs that intersect at a vertex of the triangle, and a third, web-like leg that extends between the free ends of said first two legs of the splash guard. Means for holding the one piece body to a mounting for the body is provided by an adhesive strip of a length to be secured to the entire outer surface of the two straight legs of the splash guard. To accommodate the departure from the desired perpendicularity of the legs of the splash guard, a gusset means is provided in the web of the splash guard which permits the web of the one-piece body to be varied from its normally intended size and shape.

Abstract: A traveler's extendable bath seat is made up of two parts, the first of which is a carrying case in which the second is stored and transported. When so stored the bath seat is small enough to be carried in a briefcase or luggage. The two parts are slide coupled so that the overall length of the combination can be extended to span a bathtub. Safety locking devices are included to maintain the extendible bath seat at a fixed length and to restrain it in position atop the tub.

Abstract: A kneeling pad for use at bathtubs includes a water resistant sheeting and a plurality of cushions secured to said sheeting at spaced portions for kneeling and leaning on and so as to be foldable and having a pocket for holding articles used in the bath.

Abstract: An in-bed bathing process and apparatus therefor comprising the steps of filling one compartment of a sealed tank, internally divided by a flexible diaphragm into two compartments, with pressurized water to distend the diaphragm into the other compartment, moving the water-filled tank to the bedside of the bed-ridden person, encasing the person in a body-encapsulating, water-proof sheath, pressurizing some of the water from the tank into the sheath through a transfer line, for bathing the person, connecting a shower nozzle to the transfer line and rinsing the person, then draining the rinse water from the sheath through another line into a bag hung next to the tank, and including provisions for placing a wash tray behind the person's head for washing their hair in the bed and draining the water into the sheath for capture in the bag.

Abstract: An infant's nursing table includes a stand which can be placed on a bath tub and which carries a table leaf arrangement. The stand has two pairs of legs which extend down on two mutually opposite sides of the table leaf arrangement and which are connected in pairs beneath the table leaf arrangement by means of two cross members. The cross members are intended to rest against two opposite bath edges and can be adjusted with respect to their lengths. The downwardly extending stand legs can be connected to respective cross members at different locations along their lengths. The legs are clamped firmly against respective cross members. Each leg is provided with a multiple of indents which are spaced along the length of the leg and which are configured to receive partially a cross member pressed laterally against said leg.

Abstract: An apparatus (10) for fluid treatment and manipulation of a patient (P) by a therapist (T) is described. The apparatus includes open segments (A and B) in tank (12) so that the therapist use his or her body to push a liner (11) inside the enclosure provided by the tank or other support means for the liner. The tank is preferably vertically movable on a frame (13) to adjust to the vertical height of the tank so that the therapist can be in a standing or sitting position. The apparatus increases therapist comfort and effectiveness.

Abstract: An invalid's bathtub includes a door that has a rail system that is movable from a first position in which it acts as a guide and safety system for the invalid as he enters or leaves the tub, into a second position in which it forms a continuation of a safety rail system located inside the tub. The rail system also operates a lock which locks the door to the tub.

Abstract: A bathtub hand rail having a molded plastic body with a hand-grip portion and a lower portion. A lip extends downwardly from the lower portion, and has a first surface for placement against a first side surface of the bathtub side wall. A second surface of the lip has a recess therein with a semicircular top wall, two vertical side walls, a bottom wall and a back wall. Extending through the lower portion of the body is a longitudinal rectangular slot. Received within the slot is a horizontal arm of a clamp arm assembly. A vertical arm of the clamp arm assembly has pivotally attached to it a press plate for placement against a second side surface of the bathtub side wall. The horizontal arm and the vertical arm are attached to one another. A threaded rod, which is pivotally attached to a locking handle at a head portion, is threaded into threaded receiving means in the horizontal arm through an orifice in the recess.

Abstract: A collector unit for a bathtub which is mounted on the tub end portion below the spout for collecting the water during discharge from the spout and for substantially silencing the water noise and for minimizing overflow from the bathtub. The collector unit includes a back wall, a side wall and a bottom wall forming a water container. The back wall has an aperture for connection to the overflow drain in the end portion of the bathtub. In one embodiment, the collector is joined to the tub end wall by suction cups. In a second, embodiment, the side wall has an aperture and a tube connecting the aperture, and a distributor portion connected to the tube for distributing the water away from the collector toward the tub end and side portions. In the second embodiment, the collector has connector screws, spaced for fitting to a standard overflow opening with screw holes.

Abstract: A package for retaining a mirror or other rigid, generally planar article includes suction means upon the front and back surfaces thereof. One set of suction means is adapted to affix the package to a smooth surface, and the second suction means is adapted to affix the mirror to the package. In this manner, the package is adapted to retain and protect a mirror therewithin as well as to removably affix that mirror to a surface.

Abstract: A unit for use in a spa tub to provide a dry hydro-massage of the neck and shoulders. The unit includes a diaphragm which sealingly covers a discharge jet such that the fluid will flex the diaphragm into massaging relationship with the user's body. The water is exhausted into the spa through a secondary port below the water line such that dry hydro-therapy is provided by the unit. The unit is mounted within the side wall of the tub spa and can be telescopingly adjusted between a position just below the water line and a position above the water line. With the unit in the upper position the user may remain seated within the spa while the unit provides a dry hydro-massage of the neck and upper back normally positioned above the water line. Lower positions provide massage of lower body portions and facilitate storage and covering of the spa. The diaphragm unit is adapted to be utilized with various jet nozzles.

Abstract: A chair supported on the coping and side of a swimming pool, spa or other aquatic body. The chair is held by a support arm which rests on the surface of the coping. The chair also has a leg which extends to the side of the swimming pool below the water line to hold the seat of the chair away from the side of the pool.

Abstract: Tub seat massager for immersion into a bath tub including a contoured stiff frame including a back on which is mounted a top portion also contoured to provide comfort when a person is resting thereon. The sealed space between the top portion and the back is provided with plural air tight sections which connect to indented openings in the top portion. There is also included an air distribution device which will direct pressurized air to the air tight sections so that the pressurized air will flow out the openings to massage and soothe the person resting in the tub.

Abstract: A two-piece closure device for a shower curtain includes a wall attachment strip having a pre-applied adhesive backing for adhering such strip to a vertical wall surface adjacent an end edge of the shower curtain, and a curtain attachment clip adapted to be fastened to an end edge of the shower curtain in alignment with the wall attachment strip by folding a flap on one side of the curtain attachment clip over until a projecting rib portion on the flap moves into locking engagement in a channel on the curtain attachment clip with the curtain edge disposed therebetween. The wall attachment strip and curtain attachment clip have releasably interfitting male and female portions for releasably connecting the two pieces together.

Abstract: A bathroom accessory for installation on a wall within a shower/bathtub is provided and consists of an elongated waterproof sheet that has an embossed picture of a person in a bathing suit thereon and a plurality of holders on the sheet for carrying toilet articles used in bathing.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a novel form of recessed cavity and cover therefor, for use with bathtubs and the like, especially whirlpool baths, and in particular, for use as an overflow recessing device or means.In the prior art, overflow devices have projected from the bathtub wall. Such overflow devices thus present an obstruction and danger to a bathtub user.The invention herein recesses the overflow device behind the plane of the bathtub wall, and the recess is provided with a complementary cover so that the recess in the wall, in effect, can be made flush with the wall of the tub. The recess cover is pivotally connected to the bathtub recess opening.The covered recess is provided with a secondary drain means so that any water entering the covered recess will readily drain therefrom.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for preventing hypovolemic shock to a human body. While the human body is in a sitting position, venturi jets fixed to one another emit pressurized water to contact the frontal and rear areas of the lower extremities and backside of the upper torso. The venturi jets are vertically displaced along the contours of the lower extremities and backside as the water from the venturi jets continually contact the lower extremities and backside at generally perpendicular angles thereto.

Abstract: There is provided a stool which can be placed in a bath tub. It is intended for use by invalids and otherwise handicapped or elderly persons. It comprises a seat with detachably or foldably connected legs. The seat has an extension or extensions on to which soap and other requisites can be placed.

Abstract: A swing-in-swing-out chair apparatus for a bathtub-showerstall unit, or the like, and comprising a bar adapted to be disposed on the floor adjacent the outer periphery of the bathtub, an upright post extending from the bar to a position above the upper edge of the bathtub and pivotal about its own longitudinal axis, a seat support arm assembly secured to the upright post and movable therewith, a seat member secured to the support arm assembly and movable between an exterior position with respect to the bathtub-shower stall unit and an interior position with respect to the bathtub-shower stall unit and an interior position with respect thereto, and an anchoring apparatus carried by the upright post for securely and removably anchoring the swing-in-swing-out chair apparatus to the sidewall of the bathtub-shower stall unit, the apparatus being particularly designed for transfer of the weight of the occupant of the seat to the floor at all times for assuring stability for the occupant and apparatus.

Abstract: Splash collection apparatus for a bathtub comprising an elongate channel applied to an outside longitudinal wall of the bathtub below the rim, the channel having an open end and a base wall inclined downwardly toward the open end, and a collector cup on a stand secured to the bathtub under the open end of the channel. The apparatus is found to be effective in collecting a significant amount of water which would otherwise splash onto a bathroom floor.

Abstract: A self-congratulatory apparatus having a simulated human hand carried on a pivoting arm suspended form shoulder supported member. The hand is manually swingable into and out of contact with the user's back to give an amusing or an important pat-on-the-back.

Abstract: A submersible bilge pump is used within a tub to provide a Jacuzzi-type jet spray. A mounting assembly enables the bilge pump to be located below the water in the tub, yet the mounting assembly allows for effective mounting to the tub to provide the water jet type action. The mounting assembly also allows for the submersible bilge pump to be rotatably fastened to the tub to provide a whirlpool type action when desired.

Abstract: A bathtub, and in particular, a whirlpool bathtub or spa, is provided with an upwardly extending surrounding wall portion or surrounding collar at the sitting end of the tub. The collar is preferably formed of plastic as an integral unit with the plastic bathtub wall, and has a plurality of apertures formed therein for the mounting of speakers therein. The speakers, once mounted within the apertures, surround the sitting area of the bathtub. The speaker apertures are placed above the overflow of the bathtub. The speaker apertures are sealed at the rear by a baffle plate, to form one or more acoustic chambers. Overlying the speaker apertures is an open grillwork. The speakers are connected to a sound producing system, such as a radio, tape deck or cassette. The sitting area is thus surrounded by rearwardly enclosed multiple speakers, mounted above the waterline, the speakers being integrated into an upward extension of a bathtub wall by means of the integrally formed speaker apertures.

Abstract: A portable beauty basin vanity for use in any location having a deck, side walls and end walls so as to form a cup-shaped body. The deck surface is equipped with a centrally located basin having a drain therethrough and equipped with a stopper means to selectively retain water within the basin or allow the operator to empty used wash water and refill the basin as desired. The deck surface is further equipped with various recesses to store and dispense various creams, lotions, soaps and washcloths. A detachable water spray apparatus is also provided having a spray head attachment and a tube means detachably secured at the other end to a water source. The spray head has means to control the flow of water and is detachably secured to the deck portion in close proximity to the basin by any suitable attachment means whereby the operator may dispense water in any direction as desired.

Abstract: A tub comforter is provided and consists of a contoured shaped seat, a head-neck supporter and a base pad. It is designed to provide comfort and support to the head, the neck, the back, the arms, the buttock and the thighs of a human body while seated in a bathtub.

Abstract: An automatic computer controlled bathroom includes a shower, bathtub, sink and toilet which can all be electronically controlled. The sink and shower include water temperature sensors and valves which direct the water to the drain if it is outside of a predetermined temperature range. The temperature sensor also functions to adjust the hot and cold water supplies to bring the water to a desired temperature. A timer can be set to automatically close the bathtub drain and open the water supply at a predetermined time in the morning. Temperature sensors in the tub control the incoming water supplies to bring the bathtub water to a preselected temperature. A water level sensor stops the incoming water when the tub is filled. A similar level sensor prevents the toilet from overflowing by closing the water inlet in the event the water in the toilet reaches a dangerous level.

Abstract: A water saving system for preventing the waste of water which falls below a predetermined temperature, which system includes a recirculating pipe line extending from an outlet faucet back to a heating device and which system is appropriately controlled thermostatically by a series of temperature sensing devices. The system includes a solenoid control valve which prohibits the delivery of water, which is below a predetermined temperature but which is appropriately controlled to be opened when the water in the delivery line is sufficiently heated. The system further includes a pump, which is energized to recirculate cooled water back to a heating source and which pump is de-energized when the water in the delivery line is at the desired predetermined delivery temperature.

Abstract: Soap-impregnated washcloths are contained in a water-impervious dispenser adapted to be mounted on a showerbath room wall for bathers' convenience.

Abstract: A liquid dispenser for flush-mounting in a wall includes a faceplate with front and back surfaces and inlet and outlet openings. A liquid reservoir is attached to and extends rearwardly from the faceplate back surface. A fill spout communicates with the reservoir through the inlet opening and a plunger-type pump communicates with the reservoir through the outlet opening. The fill spout and the pump extend forwardly from the faceplate front surface. The faceplate is adapted for attachment to the wall with the reservoir positioned substantially within the wall.

Abstract: A bathing unit is particularly designed for home use, and includes a bathtub with an access opening in one side for easy ingress and egress, and a vertically sliding door to close the access opening. The bathing unit has a unique, combination door guide and grab bar arrangement, an adjustable control console, and a power door lock, all of which permit the bather to readily operate the door by himself, and to adjust the water temperature, flow and whirlpool from a seated position within the bathtub. The bather can receive total bathing and whirlpool therapy in private, without the need for an assistant. The combination door guide and grab bar arrangement includes a pair of support rods located on either side of the access opening, which function both as a track on which the door smoothly and easily glides, and also as vertical grab bars, which greatly facilitate entering and exiting the bathtub, and do not interfer with the operation of the door.

Abstract: A bath-tub tray has arranged on the inner surfaces of its longitudinally extending walls (3,4) grooves (e.g. 11,12) intended to receive a clamping plate (19), having a lower part (21) arranged to be inserted through a slot (17) in the bottom (2) of the tray and to clamp against the inner surface of the bath-tub. Preferably, both end portions of the tray (1) are provided with grooves, slots and clamping plates, although it is possible to provide one end of the tray with a permanently fixed, resilient plate which projects from the bottom (2) of the tray.

Abstract: A three point clamping means is employed to secure one end of a shower bench to the edge of a bathtub. The bench includes two vertical feet which sit inside the bathtub, a pair of rails connected to said vertical feet and a clamping section. A chair unit is attachable to the rails and can be conveniently locked in position with respect thereto. A pair of C-shaped legs extend beyond the bathtub and make contact with the outside edge of said bathtub at two points. One point clamping contact is made on the inside of the bathtub by a single depending foot which includes a resilient pad mounted thereon. The depending foot is carried on a cross-brace slidably supported by said two rails and driven by a threaded crank mechanism. Rotation of the crank squeezes the bathtub edge at three points, namely, by the movable depending foot on the inside and by the two stationary C-shaped leg means on the outside. The improved clamping means is very easy to use and extremely secure compared to prior art clamping devices.

Abstract: A support system is disclosed which is primarily intended to provide a sturdy and convenient means to be manually grasped by a handicapped or infirm person while raising or lowering themselves, moving from place to place, or simply to provide support in a given position. The basic component of the system is a vertical pole made up of at least two hollow, elongated rods, one of which is telescoped axially into the other. Bottom and top plates on opposite ends of the pole provide parallel, non-slip surfaces for frictional engagement between floor and ceiling, or other horizontal surfaces, with the top plate preferably having a surface much larger than that of the bottom plate.

Abstract: A shower bench apparatus includes a positively engagable non-tipping chair and an easily operable clamping mechanism for attaching the apparatus to the side of a bathtub. The seat of the chair includes a pair of front hook-like brackets for engaging a first rail of the bench and a pair of craddle-like brackets near the rear of said seat for engaging the second rail of the bench. Locking screws are used to positively attach the rear craddling brackets to the second rail. It is virtually impossible to tip the chair over backwards due to the positive engagement of the front hook brackets. The chair may be reversed 180.degree. and repositioned with a minimum of effort. The device is readily clampable to the edge of a bathtub by means of a clamping mechanism driven by a single, easily manipulatable knob.

Abstract: An improvement in a shower stall having a curtain extending between walls forming the stall is provided, said stall having a receptacle in which a person may stand while showering, said receptacle having a rim capable of allowing water to run along its top surface between the walls and the curtain out of the shower stall, the improvement being a water dam comprising a strip adapted to be affixed to the top surface of the rim of the receptacle in abutment with a wall of the stall near an end of the curtain and further adapted to traverse the top surface of the rim and continue a short distance down into the receptacle.

Abstract: A bathtub accessory holder is provided and consists of a platform having a support member with a fog proof mirror on one side and a pair of pivotally connected arms so that the support member can be positioned on the platform in such manner to create a writing tablet, a book support or a make up mirror. The bathtub accessory holder also contains a first container to hold cotton balls and the like, a second container to hold pencils and the like, a drinking container and a nail polish holder.

Abstract: A bath rack assembly for use in a bath or shower stall in combination with a bath seat appliance to store and retain toiletries and bathing materials within reach of a person utilizing the bath seat appliance. The generally L-shaped bath rack assembly has an attachment bar which removably hooks onto the bath seat appliance and has a floor, back, and at least one retaining bar to retain the toiletries and bathing materials on the bath rack assembly. The floor and back of the rack assembly are generally porous to prevent retention of bathing water. A retaining bar is provided to provide attachment for a razor blade shaving device. A generally horizontal grid apparatus is attached to the retaining bar to provide storage position for a bar of soap.

Abstract: An arrangement for bathing invalids, or others with impaired ambulatory ability, comprises an enclosure having a bathtub with upstanding walls which form a stall. The bathtub includes a seat having an anatomical contour and a lateral opening adjacent the seat to permit invalid ingress and egress. A door with a generally wedge-shaped contour mates with and selectively closes the bathtub opening, and includes a seal compressed between the opening lip and the door to form a seal which is sufficiently leakproof to permit immersal bathing of a seated invalid. The door is slideably mounted on a hingeless track assembly, which vertically translates the door into the closed position and pivots the door as it is raised into a horizontal, overhead storage position. Shower heads are mounted on the walls of the stall to provide both shower and immersal bathing for hygiene and therapy.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaning system for a therapeutic tub that utilizes an aerating intake for jet nozzles located around the tub. A vacuum hose is connected to the air intake so that its capacity to draw in air is utilized to draw in spa water and expell it at the jet nozzles. A vacuum head, which is connected at the other end of the hose, is moved along the bottom and sides of the tub to draw in the water, as well as leaves and debris, which are trapped at a filter screen.

Abstract: A bathtub especially for use on a bed and comprising a flexible liner, one rigid support frame for each of two side walls, frame holding means for each side wall, and a support beam between each side wall to hold said frames upright and spaced apart such that the end walls of said flexible liner will also be held upright by tension; and a method of bathing a bedridden person using said bathtub by sliding said flexible liner under said person, installing said frames in planar contact with said sidewalls, installing said beams to hold said side walls and said end walls upright, and filling said bathtub as desired.

Abstract: Bath module includes a shell-like housing defining interiorly a tub/shower facility wherein whirlpool, steam, tanning and mist functions or modes of operation are selectable through actuation of pneumatic controls located therein. The preferred embodiment includes recessed storage and grab bar compartments, the recessed storage compartment housing the pneumatic controls as well as other items.

Abstract: A control system for selectively turning on and off various electrical devices used in the operation of a spa is disclosed. The control system includes a power supply for generating a 5 volt DC voltage from a 120 volt AC external power source, a timing circuit, a clearing circuit and a plurality of control circuits, one for each device to be controlled. Each control circuit, which is driven by the 5 volt DC voltage, includes a relay which is adapted to be coupled to the electrical device to be controlled, a momentary manually operated switch, a pair of flip-flops, a gate, a transistor, and an incadescent light bulb. In the operation of the circuit the transistor is turned on and off by the flip-flops and the output of the transistor is used to energize or deenergize the relay. Because the circuits operate at low DC voltage, the switches through which these voltages are transmitted can be located at or near the spa without causing potential safety problems.

Abstract: A generally centrally located, positionable, rotating or stationary hydrotherapeutic multiple jet head for use in a water filled receptacle such as a spa, tub or swimming pool to provide innumerable variations in the jet stream patterns, force, depth and direction relative to an occupant in the water filled receptacle. The device is an air and water jet head having multiple levels of radially oriented jets and position adjustable water and air inlet tubes coupled to said jet head that allow the jet head to be positioned vertically, horizontally and to tilt through a wide range within the receptacle. The user can position the location of the jet head and select the jet stream patterns emanating from the head. A variable speed rotating jet stream feature is also included which provides a soothing wave-like effect. The air and water inlet tubes may connect to the jet heat from below or above. Operating and installation costs are reduced due to simplified piping and shorter jet stream travel distances.

Abstract: The invention relates to a bubble bath device with varyingly large and separately operable air exit holes for large and small bubble production. The bubble bath device has at least one device body which in turn contains at least one air chamber. The air exit holes of the air chamber of chambers are provided for at least one treatment type. In addition, the device comprises tubular conduits, particularly hoses, which also have air exit holes, constructed for at least one further treatment type.

Abstract: A transfer bench for use in enabling an invalid to be moved at least partially into a bathtub, either from a wheelchair or standing position, comprised of an approach seat extending partly outside the front side wall of the bathtub and a main seat assembly disposed directly over the center of the bathtub. Both the approach seat and main seat assembly are supported by a pair of parallel bar members, each of which includes a horizontal section and inner end turned downwardly to rest on the floor of the tub. The opposite end of each bar member serves as one part of a clamp upon the front side wall of the tub and to support the approach seat. The other part of the clamping means consists of a vertical element extending downwardly from the horizontal section of the main bar member and disposable on such bar member in any one of the plurality of positions for generally positioning the clamping means.

Abstract: A safety support for supporting a body in an upright position while seated in a bathtub comprising a support bar having a curved central portion and secured transversely between the sides of the tub. The bar is supported by a pair of brackets secured to the side walls of the tub. The brackets include a plurality of registering apertures into which the ends of the bar can be inserted and permit the bar to be supported at different levels with respect to the floor of the tub. A retaining member confines the bather's body between itself and the support bar so that the body is retained in a substantially upright sitting position.