Abstract: By means of a shower cabinet (1) which can be packed up and mounted at use. It is possible to take a shower under housing conditions where there is no or cannot be established permanent bathing facilities. The shower cabinet comprises a folding covering (4) of a flexible material, and a bottom trough (3) having a bottom (10) and a side wall and made of a solid material, such as plastic or metal. In the bottom trough (3) is placed a pump (11) for successively removing water supplied to the cabinet during showering. The covering (4) is at the end opposite the bottom trough (3) connected to a cap (2) of a solid material, such as plastic or metal. The cap (2) fits the bottom trough (3) as a cover and together with this forms a box for storing the covering (4) and the rest of the equipment of the cabinet. When the cabinet (1) is to be used, the cap (2) is lifted together with the covering (4) and secured with an elastic suspension (22) on e.g.

Abstract: A portable shower is collapsible so that it takes up a relatively small amount of space when not in use. The portable shower has a top member, a bottom member, a shower curtain, a supply water tank, and a disposal water tank. Pumps are provided for the supply water tank and the disposal water tank, which are powered by vehicle power connected via a cigarette lighter adapter in order to heat the water and to run the pumps for the portable shower. In the collapsed condition, the top member and the bottom member of the portable shower are fitted together to enclose the supply water tank, the shower curtain, and the disposal water tank. The top member and the bottom member are releasably secured together by latches in the closed condition. In an open condition, the top member and the bottom member are pulled apart, and supported from above. Alternately, at least one support rod is placed between the bottom member and the top member, in the open position.

Abstract: A portable steam bath assembly for providing an easily assembled lightweight portable steam bath assembly device. The portable steam bath assembly includes a frame, side and rear panels, a floor assembly, an outer cover, and a steam generating assembly.

Abstract: An improved watertight bathtub insert having foldable members that are laminated and joined to form a safe portable and easily stored bathtub insert that can be chemically treated on the surface with an antibacterial formulation for the preservation of health. The enclosure is comprised of four upright sidewalls and a bottom platform, forming a watertight, rectangular cubicular space; having a watertight, doubly gasketed, entrance door and a drawbridge styled ramp. Each of the sidewalls is made preferably of a preformed and shaped fiberglass core, laminated between thin sheets of silicone rubber, and electronically bonded and sealed to form a unitized watertight enclosure that can be folded into a portable compact unit that is easily stored. The base platform is made preferably of rubber and has a cushioned bottom surface, that has frictional resistance and stability when the unit is inserted into a bathtub or shower stall.

Abstract: A portable shower stall is disclosed. The present invention is designed to utilize a conventional trailer receiving hitch by providing a portable bathing apparatus, otherwise similar in nature to those commonly suspended from overhanging objects, designed to be secured directly to a standard receiver hitch. A main frame, of a generally linearly elongated, rectangular, upstanding, L-shaped configuration slidably engage and fittingly secures inside of the square channel of a conventional receiver hitch typically found on a motor vehicle, such as a truck or camper, via a frictional fit. A trailer receiving hitch connecting means connects the present invention to the trailer hitch via locking means. A water container holding hook or similar device is located on the end of the vertical member, opposite the horizontal member. The water container holding hook is used to releasably secure a water container above the user's head. A valve is used to facilitate controlled release of the water from the water container.

Abstract: A camp shower apparatus provides four segmented corner support rods mounted in a convergent manner between a base platform and a top platform. A fabric side wall enclosure may be draped around the support rods or may be placed inside of the support rods. Fastener eyes are arranged so as to maintain the fabric side wall in position and a front flap holds a zipper or other fastener for closure of the side wall. A shower water bag may be hung from the tip platform for washing oneself or a toilet may be placed within the enclosure for sanitary use.

Abstract: A portable toilet assembly is provided including a rigid frame assembly. Next provided is a flexible tent assembly removably coupled about the rigid frame. Next provided is a toilet seat removably situated within the rigid frame.

Abstract: A portable shower and toilet assembly includes a support structure having substantially square upper and lower horizontal tubular frame components which are connected with vertical tubular side supports. The upper frame member has a cross member in fluid communication therewith with a shower head downwardly depending therefrom. An external water source may be coupled with an aperture on the upper frame component to dispense water through the shower head. A toilet seat and lid are hingedly attached to a side wall structure. The support structure is completely enclosable with a removably attached tarpaulin cover member.

Abstract: A portable kitchen, toilet and shower unit includes a sink bowl (6), a sink tap (8) for the sink bowl, a work top (10), at least one cupboard (12,16) positioned beneath the sink bowl and the work top, at least one water container (18,20) in the cupboard, a portable chemical toilet, first conduit device (22) connecting the water container to the sink tap, a shower hose (24), shower head (26) and a stored shower enclosure (40) to attach to a rear door (46) of the vehicle, second conduit device (28) connecting the water container to the shower hose, and an electrically-operated pump (32) for pumping water from the container to the sink tap and the shower hose.

Abstract: A portable shower for outdoor use. The shower is provided with a pyramidal frame and a cover on the frame. The cover includes: a curtain portion defining an opening adjacent the apex of the frame, a waterproof floor portion removably secured to the bottom of the curtain portion upon which a user may stand, and a transparent roof portion removably secured over the opening at the apex of the frame. A collapsible water bottle having a darkened exterior surface for absorbing solar energy may be supported by the frame adjacent the opening. Under the influence of gravity, sun-warmed water may be discharged from the bottle through a short hose for bathing purposes.

Abstract: Shower apparatus (1) heated by solar apparatus radiation (3) used in open spaces, made of any type of material, and installed in a substantially vertical position, which comprises the structural configuration of the apparatus in addition to act as accumulation container (2) of water heated by sunbeam (3), so that the vertical cylinder (2) made of rigid material is used both as an accumulator storage of hot water and as a carrier structure for the apparatus. The storage cylinder may be coated with a protection cover which avoids the cooling produced by ambient air.

Abstract: A portable shower includes a base, a frame which is releasably attached to the base and which is provided by a plurality of releasably connected tubes, and a curtain which is supported by the frame. The base is formed from a pair of hingedly connected base portions which are pivotable between a shower position in which the base portions are co-planar to form a water-collecting basin and a storage position in which the base portions are superposed and form a storage case. The tubes of the frame and the curtain can be stored inside of the storage case.

Abstract: A portable shower system which when disassembled is stored in its own base, to define a suitcase-like base enclosing all of the support, curtain, and hose structure for transport when not in use, and expandable to a full height, fully enclosed shower stall. The shower stall may use a variety of water sources, either by a gravity fed shower bag, or by a pressure fed system. A compartment in the hollow base serves as a waste water collection chamber. Disposal of waste water can be done by either sealing the base and transporting to a waste disposal area, or connecting a hose to the discharge port, and directing the waste water away from the front of the shower, as well as other means of evacuating waste water from the base. The shower stall may also be used as a privacy room for changing clothes or as a restroom stall, when used in conjunction with a portable toilet. The shower stall may also be used as a decontamination unit when used with optional equipment.

Abstract: A portable shower comprises an upper polygon section, a base polygon section, a plurality of hollow supporting posts, and an inlet manifold. Each of the polygon sections includes a plurality of rigid hollow joints connected by flexible hoses. Each of the supporting posts includes at least one rigid pipe, and the supporting posts connect the joints of the base polygon section to the corresponding joints of the upper polygon section. A plurality of spray nozzles are mounted to the supporting posts. An output of the inlet manifold is preferably connected to one of the supporting posts, and an input of the inlet manifold is preferably connected to a water source. With a valve along the inlet manifold opened, turning on the water source causes water from the water source to flow into the upper polygon section, the base polygon section, and the supporting posts via the inlet manifold. The water exits the supporting posts via the spray nozzles.

Abstract: A portable shower is formed of a base and upper shower ring carrying spray nozzles. The base and the ring each have sockets directed slightly outwardly from the vertical. Straight plastic pipes are fitted into the sockets to join the base and the shower ring, and, since the pipes have to be flexed in order to fit within the sockets, the pipes provide a tensioned fit which holds the unit together. At least one of the pipes carries a water inlet so that it can be connected to a hose and, so, carry water to the ring. Two hoses can be used, if desired, one for hot water and the other for cold; and then two of the pipes will carry water to the ring. In such event, a mixing chamber is provided in the ring so water of uniform temperature comes from each of the spray outlets in the shower ring. The base is a tank which holds water to provide weight and, so, stability to the shower.

Abstract: A new and improved apparatus for spraying water in a child's wading pool to simulate a typhoon comprising a water spraying assembly which has a first tube in a circular configuration forming a first ring of an enlarged diameter. A plurality of inwardly directed spray heads on the first ring and first fluidic coupling components are secured to the first ring. A second tube in a circular configuration forms a second ring of a reduced diameter with radially extending tubes terminating in a central sprinkler head coupled with respect thereto. Second fluidics components are secured to the second ring and a generally vertically oriented tube for coupling the fluidic components of the first ring and the second ring.

Abstract: A portable privacy closet which may be selectively moved from a raised to a lowered position such that when the closet is in the raised position it provides a private area for use as a changing room or for housing a toilet facility, and when in the lowered position, the closet provides a weathertight storage area. The portable privacy closet includes a base having a pair of parallel spaced apart sidewalls, a rear wall, a bottom wall and a front wall which includes a door which seals to the front wall when in the closed position. A top portion telescopically engages the base and includes a pair of parallel spaced apart sidewalls, a rear wall and a front wall formed with an access opening, selectively closed by either a curtain or a door.

Abstract: A portable shower and catch basin assembly for use in performing chemical decontamination procedures has a catch basin made of a highly effective chemical barrier fabric and a support framework of plastic tubing parts that may be erected quickly on site. The framework has vertical posts and horizontal support members provided with mating fittings that snap together. One of the posts has a vertical extension with a cradle that supports a shower pipe. The catch basin fabric is made up of a composite multilayer material resistant to permeation by a wide range of toxic chemicals.

Abstract: A collapsible shower apparatus mounted in a room having a water drain in a floor, the apparatus comprising a base unit collapsible into a space-compact position and expandable into a first water-containment enclosure surrounding the drain in the floor and extending from the floor upwardly to a predetermined height above the floor, and an upper unit mounted above the base unit, the upper unit being collapsible into a space-compact position and expandable into a second water-containment enclosure extending directly above the first enclosure formed by the base unit when expanded, and fitting into the base unit.

Abstract: An improved portable shower having a one piece inflatable enclosure anchored to the ground by filling the bottom ring with water or alternately using provided flaps with eyelets to stake it to the ground. A common water sprayer having a modified air pump that can be used to inflate the enclosure, a positionable spray nozzle to direct water stream more effectively, and an extended hose for overhead reach when water container is upright on the ground.

Abstract: A portable shower includes a rectilinear framework of a generally parallelepiped construction, having a flexible shower curtain securable thereabout, as well as an underlying floor shield and floor plate structure. The shower apparatus includes a heating assembly arranged to include a reservoir having a heating source effecting heating of fluid within the reservoir and an electric pump to direct fluid through the rectilinear framework to an overlying shower head.

Abstract: A multipurpose, collapsible, shower apparatus for use almost anywhere but especially adapted for use in places somewhat remote from civilization such as recreational vehicles, campers, the outdoors, space vehicles and the like where there may be a limited amount of water or other liquid. The collapsible shower apparatus includes a curtain assembly having an inner wall, an outer wall and a porous element for separating the inner and outer walls; a series of spaced hollow hoops connected by one or more sets of hollow tubes (manifolds); one or more nozzles connected to and in communication with at least one of the hollow hoops; a source of fluid under pressure in communication with at least one of the hollow hoops; and a suction pump for withdrawing fluid from the interior of the curtain assembly.

Abstract: A portable collapsible shower structure for accommodating invalid persons has an expandable shower enclosure unit which extends substantially vertically in a working condition and limit an inner space for accommodating an invalid person, and a bottom which is sealingly connected with the shower enclosure unit to capture water during taking a shower and to prevent its spillage.

Abstract: A portable shower to be used by a human being comprising a tank from which extends a vertically rising conduit assembly which terminates in a shower head. A manually operated air pressure pump is to be connected to the tank and is to function to pressurize the tank and cause water from the tank to flow through the vertically rising conduit assembly and be dispensed through the shower head into the ambient. Water from the tank is conducted through a water supply conduit into the vertically rising conduit assembly. This water supply conduit is mounted exteriorly of the tank and functions as a handle to be usable when transporting of the tank when it is not being used.

Abstract: A knockdown, portable hot water shower and shower head therefor is disclosed. The shower includes a gas burner, so that an adequate hot water supply is always provided. A unique shower head permits the use of a pump that is powered by a small energy source, such as "D" cell batteries. The shower head has a special arrangement of the apertures formed in the face thereof, so that even water delivered thereto at a low pressure by a small pump may be delivered to a user as a water spray. The shower is readily disassemblable and the components thereof are either nested in the water reservoir or are carried thereon for easy storage and transportability when not in use. This nesting arrangement permits the use of a gas burner in a portable shower.

Abstract: A shower stall has a surrounding wall structure, and a movable closet compartment is mounted in the shower stall. An access opening in provided in a first wall portion of the shower stall, with the closest compartment being mounted in a recessed position within an opening in a second wall portion of the shower stall. Suspension apparatus movably connects the closest compartment to the shower stall whereby the closest compartment can be moved to an extended position protruding outwardly from the shower stall so that the shower stall is substantially free from the presence of the movable closest.

Abstract: A shower apparatus for children in which an insert tubular framework assembly is defined by a generally parallelpiped configuration. The insert framework assembly is positioned in a bathtub and is connected to the water nozzle in a conventional manner to permit a child to safety utilize the shower apparatus within the bathtub. A deformable and adjustable shower head is mounted to the tubular framework assembly and can be positioned relative to the child within the tubular framework.

Abstract: A modular facility for on-site erection at work places and recreation areas is provided in kit form of expendable components for temporary periods of bathing, permitting users to transmit through privacy compartments including an entry "dirty" booth, an intermediate shower booth, and an exit "clean" booth. The facility is serviced by a portable shower and waste water filtration subsystem that operates solely on the flow of an input pressurized supply of water. Filter elements are removeable to recover particles and contaminants from the waste water of shower bathing.

Abstract: A collapsible portable shelter or changing room comprising a body of circular bellows like configuration capable of manufacture on current plastic mold equipment with current plastic materials. The bellows like walls overlap vertically and integrally down the side around a large aperture in a spring-like manner from tension on the rib folds by manual downward pressure. The accordion-like wall, when fully collapsed, substantially fits within an optional carry case fastened to the shelter floor. The structure is raised for use from a collapsed into an extended form by manual release of fasteners, causing the bellows wall to spring upward, without assistance, providing a large interior volume sufficient to enclose a person for use as a toilet shelter or changing room.

Abstract: A portable shower stall is provided having a ceiling and a base which clamshell together to define a suitcase-like enclosure enclosing all of the support, curtain and hose structure for transport when not in use, and expandable to a full height, fully enclosed shower stall. The shower stall may be installed near any sink or other water outlet, and in the preferred embodiment, water is removed from the base by means of a sump pump which is driven by a water motor powered by incoming water used for the shower head.

Abstract: A multi-purpose shelter adapted for use as a toilet, shower or changing enclosure of such size as to accommodate a person, has in a sectional embodiment a floor with ventilation and drainage slots surrounded by a cylindrical truncated shell containing a plurality of pliable wall sections of progressively reduced diameters which may be raised in a telescopic manner, held freestanding in an extended position by friction, is quickly and easily set up on site without tools for special instruction and collapsible into a low profile form for quick and easy transportation, storage or shipment.

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 portable negative air control unit and closure structure which can be utilized therewith to form enumerable different configurations. The basic unit includes a base which can be a shower containment pool, at least one closure structure having a door therein and top and side fabric walls which are removably attached to the closure structure, such as by zippers. The unit also can be attached to additional walls to form one of several interconnected units.

Abstract: A collapsible privacy chamber preferably for use aboard a boat or other watercraft is provided. The privacy chamber includes an openable enclosure having an openable top, a sectional support member, mechanism for anchoring the sectional support member inside of the openable enclosure, an upper suppport frame, a flexible sheet attachable to the upper support frame such that the flexible sheet can hang from the upper support frame thereby providing a partial enclosure such that one can obtain a measure of privacy inside of the partial enclosure, an upper mechanism for supporting the upper support frame such that the upper support frame can support the flexible sheet. The sectional support member preferably includes a plurality of elongated cooperating segments. The sectional support member cooperates with the anchoring mechanism to anchor the support member in the openable enclosure such that the assembled support member can extend vertically from the enclosure.

Abstract: A portable shower is constructed from a collapsible flexible material and is designed to be suspended from an overhead support when being utilized. The shower carrying case also functions as a water delivery container during periods of use.

Abstract: A portable shower stall including a plurality of corner posts and upright wall elements removably secured thereto. The shower stall includes a base wall spaced above the subjacent terrain by a plurality of supports. The corner posts extend through a number of the supports and include sharp tipped lower ends adapted to be forced into the subjacent ground for stabilizing the erected shower stall. The sidewalls and door of the shower stall include distributed openings which, in the illustrated embodiment, are in the form of louvers. A top wall may be provided overlying the shower space. Each of the top wall and base wall may be provided with air flow openings, the air flow openings of the base wall further permitting discharge of the shower water downwardly through the subjacent space to the subjacent ground.

Abstract: A decontamination shelter with compartments arranged in adjacency with traversal enclosures therebetween defined by the walls of the adjacent compartments and openings in the adjacent walls provided with closures which, when closed, provide isolation corridors between compartments and wherein the openings and closures therefor provide for passage from one compartment to the next through the isolation corridors.

Abstract: A portable knockdown decontamination chamber is disclosed for use with a liquid decontaminant supply to apply a confined liquid decontaminant wash to a subject located in the chamber. A base of the chamber includes an upwardly opening channel formed generally around its periphery. A wall construction having arcuate corner panels and planar panels therebetween includes a lower edge shaped to fit in the channel so that the corner and planar panels are supported on the base with the lower edge residing in the channel. The base is formed by a subbase and a liner that have interacting rib structures, and the ribs are configured to provide a drainage network so that liquid accumulating in the channel is drained into a sump formed at one end of the base. A top has a downwardly opening groove extending generally around its periphery for receiving an upper edge of the wall construction so that the top can be placed in a supporting relationship on the wall construction.

Abstract: A portable decontamination unit comprising: at least two pans each of which includes a bottom and side walls extending upwardly therefrom, the pans being positionable side by side so that one of the side walls of each pan lies adjacent to one of the side walls of the adjacent pan; a tent frame supportable on the pans; and a tent having a top, sides, ends and at least one intermediate partition supportable by the tent frame forming at least two compartments, the bottoms of which are the two pans. Each of the ends and partitions of the tent is formed by first, second and third curtains, the first curtain being attached along an upper edge thereof to the top of the tent and along one vertical edge thereof to one side of said tent, leaving the opposite vertical edge free. The second curtain is attached along an upper edge thereof to the top of the tent and along one vertical edge thereof to an opposite side of the tent, leaving the opposite vertical edge free.

Abstract: An enclosure, in particular for a bath or shower, comprises a frame formed of a plurality of sectional rails connected together and at least one door or wall element connected to the frame. The door or wall element includes a panel which is made up of two outer rails and an inner rail connected and sandwiched between the outer rails. At least one of the outer rails is made of transparent plastics material. Each rail has an outer exposed surface and a guide groove communicating with that surface and having a recess extending at least partly behind the outer surface. An elastic connecting strip is positioned within the groove and has a projecting portion extending into the recess for retaining the strip. The strip includes resilient engaging elements. A facing strip is engaged over the guide groove and has a projection projecting into engagement with the engaging elements of the connecting strip for holding the facing strip into the groove.

Abstract: The single room interior space of a compact motorvan for most daytime living converts quickly into three private compartments by simply opening a set of dual function folding doors (movable partitions) exposing a toilet and bigger than average shower stall area (latter doubling as coat closet) and at the same time forming a central compartment, thereby automatically creating two more private compartments in front and rear. The kitchen facilities located in the central compartment, opposite from the toilet and shower/coat closet area, are used when the doors cover that area from view. This central utility compartment is always available for active use and never occupied by seats, table or beds. The four seats in the instantly creatable front compartment rapidly convert to two, wide single beds, with ample space between them for quick exit or access to the central privacy compartment. There is also an easily and quickly stowable overhead double adult size bed in this front compartment.

Abstract: A lightweight portable shower foldable into a backpack for campers or the like. A pliable water storage bag lies on a floor unit that also supports a vertical, sectioned, standpipe having a valved showerhead at the top. An annular curtain rod is held in a horizontal position by a hooking device at the top of the standpipe and supports a tubular shower curtain that is elastically connected to a rigid footpad atop the storage bag. In use, the weight of the user standing on the footpad provides water pressure to force water through the standpipe and showerhead. The elastic coupling to the footpad assures that the curtain will remain taut as water is forced from the storage bag.

Abstract: A two-piece shower stall formed as an integral unit and thereafter separated and reassembled after placing a gasket intermediate an upper and lower section formed by the separation. A securing belt is preferably formed integral with the one-piece unit at the area of intended separation and serves to reinforce the shower stall during separation and provide a means for releasably securing the upper section and lower section together. The gasket intermediate the upper section and lower section preferably extends into the interior of the shower stall to provide a watertight seal.

Abstract: A portable shower mountable on a van or similar vehicle wherein a shower curtain is hung from a U-shaped frame which is adjustable in width and telescopes inwardly into parallel tubes mounted near opposite lengthwise rain gutters of a van roof. The parallel tubes are held in place by cross-tensioned straps, pulling against brackets secured to the rain gutters. An opaque shower curtain is suspended from the U-shaped frame by snap fasteners and has a lengthwise slide fastener near one end of the curtain for ingress and egress into the room formed by the curtain. A removable shelf is supported in the room from the rain gutter and supports a water bottle in proximity to the gutter for showering. A fabric self-supporting shower pan is provided over the ground beneath the shelf with the forward end of the pan hung by hooks from the rear bumper of the vehicle for draining the pan into a receptacle.

Abstract: A self-contained portable shower which can be readily disassembled and conveniently stored in a compact carrying case.

Abstract: A portable shower system which when disassembled utilizes its own shower curtain, and base for securing other parts of the system into a compartment in its base so that the entire system can be stored as a single unit, without accidental separation and loss of its various parts.

Abstract: A combination camper door for a camper vehicle, such as a camper shelf or pickup trucks and the like, wherein the camper door is manufactured in such manner as to define a holding tank for water. The camper door is pivotal from a substantially vertical orientation when closed to a substantially horizontal orientation when open. The camper door is provided with a valve controlled shower fitting which extends downwardly in the open position of the door and is interconnected with the water tank so that a person standing beneath the open camper door may manipulate the shower valve and drain water from the holding tank through the shower nozzle for the purpose of taking a shower bath. The camper door is provided with a fill opening interconnected with the water holding tank which is located in the upper portion of the tank in both the open and closed positions of the door, enabling filling of the water holding tank regardless of the position of the door.

Abstract: A partition-wall arrangement comprises a hollow post which is stationary mountable on that corner of a bath or shower tub which is diagonally opposed to a room corner in which the tub is installed. The hollow post is mounted by clamping it between the tub and the room ceiling. The hollow post contains one or a pair of winding shafts at which a pair of flexible partition-walls is wound up, which can be extracted against the effect of a return spring respectively through a vertical slit or a pair of slits into directions which form a right angle with one another and can be connected in the extracted positions at opposed room walls.

Abstract: A portable enclosure which may be erected upon uneven terrain in the outdoors where curtained compartments may be utilized as shower and dressing areas in recreational and camping environments.