Abstract: A condensation-free, self-supported shower mirror assembly is heated by water dispersed into a temperature-control space behind the mirror. The water is supplied by a supply tube connected from a showerhead pipe to a dispenser which disperses the heated water in either liquid or spray form, preferably from holes in a tube mounted in such temperature-control space. The tube preferably has an oval shape with the holes are formed in one of its flat sides so that when it is bent to fit around the mirror, the holes will all face inward, toward the center of the mirror. Also the tube acts as a gasket to prevent the heated water from leaking through the front of the mirror. The back surface of the mirror is thereby heated to raise the temperature of the front surface of the mirror sufficiently to eliminate water condensation thereon. In one version, mirror adjustment is accomplished through a single flex-joint, such as a hinge or a ball joint which is physically separated from the supply tube.

Abstract: An extension pipe for raising the elevation of a shower head comprising an S-shaped length of pipe having external threads on each end thereof, the lower end being a straight horizontal section of pipe and the upper end being directed downwardly from about 15.degree. to about 45.degree. below horizontal.

Abstract: This economic shower is designed to store and mix water at a desired temperature for use. Primarily, it consists of a reservoir water tank mounted to a wall, and an input pipe is coupled to the tank and to existing hot and cold water control valves. An output pipe is secured to the bottom of the tank and has a shower head attached, and a flexible hose with a valve controlled massage shower head is also attached to the output pipe.

Abstract: A magnetic fastening device for releasably attaching a shower liner to a shower wall comprising a wall mounting member having a back flat portion adapted for attachment to a shower wall, bearing a node or hook directed away from the member into the shower area and the upper front portion sloping toward the rear of the member and in the direction of the shower wall along with an unmounted member for mating with the wall mounting member bearing an aperture to receive the protruding node or hook on the wall mounting member, and its upper portion sloping toward the shower wall to closely mate with the mounting member; the wall mounting and unmounted members being magnetically attracted one to the other. A kit can be made comprising this magnetic fastening device with a shower liner.

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 shower apparatus designed specifically to accommodate wheelchair-bound persons and invalids, which shower apparatus is characterized by a rotatable seat support having one end attached to a telescoping column and the opposite end carrying an upright seat pedestal which receives a rotatable seat for supporting the occupant. The telescoping column is located outside of a shower enclosure and is designed to facilitate selective pivoting of the seat pedestal and seat into and from the shower enclosure. A latching device may be provided outside of the shower enclosure for locating and securing a wheelchair adjacent to the shower enclosure and the wheelchair may be specially designed to receive the rotatable seat and facilitate transfer of a person from the wheelchair to the seat, into the shower, and back to the wheelchair.

Abstract: To prevent condensation on the mirror, it is heated with water from a supply tube connected from a showerhead pipe to a dispenser which disperses the heated water in either liquid or spray form, preferably from holes in a hose which is mounted in a rear temperature-control space and which surrounds the back of the mirror. The hose has an oval cross-section with holes on one of its flatter sides so that they will all face inward, toward the center of the mirror. Also the tube acts as a gasket to prevent the water from leaking through the mirror's front. The mirror is held by a flex-arm which includes breakaway flex-joints (hinge or ball), allowing rotational and translational movements. A supply tube is carried inside the flex-arm, has a friction fit in the ends of the arm, and is connected to the dispenser hose by a T-fitting. A relief slot in the mirror end of the flex-arm allows water which enters the space in the flex-arm around the supply tube to leave such space.

Abstract: An oral hygiene shower nozzle apparatus is set forth wherein a shower nozzle is provided with an apertured dispersion plate integrally and orthogonally formed to a rear portion of the nozzle with a rotating valve plate rotatably mounted parallel to and adjacent a rear face of the dispersion plate whereupon alignment of the respective apertures effects water dispersion at a forward portion of the nozzle. Rotation of the valve plate to misalign the apertures of the respective valve plate and nozzle effects water directed through a conduit to an adjoining oral hygiene tool for the cleansing of teeth by use of a conically valved dental applicator nozzle formed with an elongate flexible tube fixedly secured to the nozzle assembly rearwardly of the valve plate. Furthermore, a toothpick and dental floss holder is provided.

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 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: An electronically-controlled fluid dispenser which houses a replaceable self-venting, self-priming plump and fluid container and contains a rotary motor for automatically operating the pump in response to an optically-detected infrared signal. The infrared signal is generated with a predetermined waveform which is detectable by a receiver so as to avoid extraneous signals. The rotary motor operates the pump through an eccentric cam directly mounted upon the pump dispensing plunger to cause direct linear motion. The dispenser is designed for battery operation.

Abstract: A mixing device, for showers or baths, contains a mixing fitting to which hot and cold water may be fed and which comprises an element for adjusting the mixing ratio. The mixing device is to be developed so that, although the design thereof is simple, a preparation may be added to the mixed water. To this end there is provided an electronic control-unit and an input-unit which, for the purpose of actuating a storage-unit comprises at least one container for the accommodation of the preparation. Also, there is provided a supply device, preferably in the form of a pump, by means of which, upon actuating the input unit, the preparation may be released from the dispenser through lines, more particularly flexible tubes.

Abstract: The combination of a shower head attachment having spaced pulsating shower heads to deliver water in pulses at spaced locations of the user's body. A waterproof radio tape player containing a pre-recorded tape of instructions for use in hydrotherapy or for personal use, and a water supply having means for varying the water force and temperature.

Abstract: Apparatus is disclosed for dispensing liquid soap into or adjacent to a water stream emitted from a primary shower head mounted to a water line of a selected size. The apparatus has an auxiliary shower head from which a branch line extends of a size smaller than the water line size. It also has a mount for mounting the auxiliary shower head adjacent to the primary shower head with the branch line in fluid communication with the water line. A liquid soap reservoir is mounted in valved fluid communication with the auxiliary shower head.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an adjustable shower head apparatus having a digital clock incorporated therein. The shower head can be adjusted upward, downward, forward and backward in addition to the head itself which can be rotated forward and backward. The shower head arms have adjustable friction joints that will provide a fixed position of the shower head when placed anywhere within the boundaries of the shower head movement. A digital clock is mounted in the body of the shower head that can be easily seen by the person taking a shower. In one embodiment, both real time and elapsed time is available from viewing the shower head clock.

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 shower filter is adapted to be installed between a plumbing pipe and a shower head. The filter includes a changeable filter cartridge. A three position valve in the appliance is able to (a) block all flow of water, (b) deliver filtered water, or (c) deliver unfiltered water. An adapter may be used to enable the appliance to receive different types of filter cartridges.

Abstract: A movable shower assembly having an automatically retracting hose and a shower head capable of taking up multiple positionsThe invention relates to a assembly providing:(1) at rest, an automatically retracting hose which is compact and which therefore does not hang over associated sanitary ware;(2) in use, a greater length of hose than is possible with conventional designs; and(3) a shower head which can be put into any convenient position both when at rest and when in use, thus optimizing shower comfort, this being achieved by a suction cup fixing system (4).The shower assembly is constituted by a support (1), a hose (2), and a shower head (3), said hose is of round or shaped cross section and is wound helically to constitute a helical spring shape, and said shower head and said support together constitute a housing for enclosing said hose when retracted.

Abstract: An adjustable showerhead assembly is provided being composed of an elongated member having a slot therein through which a showerhead assembly passes. Locking means are provided for adjustably positioning the showerhead. Different embodiments of the device are shown.

Abstract: To prevent condensation on the mirror, it is heated with water from a supply tube connected from a showerhead pipe to a dispenser which disperses the heated water in either liquid or spray form, preferably from holes in a hose which is mounted in a rear temperature-control space and which surrounds the back of the mirror. The hose has an oval cross-section with holes on one of its flatter sides so that they will all face inward, toward the center of the mirror. Also the tube acts as a gasket to prevent the water from leaking through the mirror's front. The mirror is held by a flex-arm which includes breakaway flex-joints (hinge or ball), allowing rotational and translational movements. A supply tube is carried inside the flex-arm, has a friction fit in the ends of the arm, and is connected to the dispenser hose by a T-fitting. A relief slot in the mirror end of the flex-arm allows water which enters the space in the flex-arm around the supply tube to leave such space.

Abstract: A splashguard for a bathtub comprises a substantially flat, substantially rectangular panel member (1), with a flange (2) extending at least laterally on both opposite sides thereof and on the bottom thereof. At least the outer edge portion of the flange is substantially perpendicular to the panel member. On its upper end the splashguard is movably suspended from an adjustable-length guide rail (20) which can be braced against opposing walls of the bathroom, whereby its height can be so selected that the lower flange of the splashguard is slidable on the upper surface (11) of the rim (12) of the bathtub. An extension (5), extends from the lower part of the splashguard below the upper surface of the rim of the bathtub and rests against the inner face (13) of the bathtub, and has at least one magnetic element (6) thereon which magnetically adheres to the inner face (13) of a bathtub made of sheet steel or the like.

Abstract: A pivotal shower head is provided with a remotely actuatable directional control mechanism. A directional control yoke is mounted on a ball and socket pivotally adjustable shower head mounted within a protective housing. Four control cables are mounted at ninety degree intervals around the directional control yoke. The cables are each received for longitudinal movement within individual cable sheaths. The cable sheaths extend within a rigid tube to a remotely located joystick control housing. A master control yoke is connected to a ball and socket pivotally mounted joystick. Ends of the control cables are mounted at ninety degree intervals to the master control yoke. The pivotal shower head is adjusted by tensioning of the individual cables in response to movement of a joystick control lever. The joystick control housing has an upper surface provided with a receptacle for use as a soap dish.

Abstract: A waterproof assembly for enclosing a variety of articles in a shower includes a backing plate the upper portion of which is provided with a mirror mounted between two light enclosures into which light sockets on a battery housing are inserted from below. A rectangular cover pivoted from the backplate then extends over the battery housing, interlocking a radio enclosure therewith. A plurality of replaceable dispensers are then engaged within the cover, below the radio enclosure, presenting dispensing spouts to the exterior thereof.

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: To prevent condensation on the mirror, it is heated with water from a supply tube connected from a showerhead pipe to a dispenser which disperses the heated water in either liquid or spray form, preferably from holes in a hose which is mounted in a rear temperature-control space and which surrounds the back of the mirror. The hose has an oval cross-section with holes on one of its flatter sides so that they will all face inward, toward the center of the mirror. Also the tube acts as a gasket to prevent the water from leaking through the mirror's front. The mirror is held by a flex-arm which includes breakaway flex-joints (hinge or ball), allowing rotational and translational movements. A supply tube is carred inside the flexarm, has a friction fit in the ends of the arm, and is connected to the dispenser hose by a T-fitting. A relief slot in the mirror end of the flex-arm allows water which enters the space in the flex-arm around the supply tube to leave such space.

Abstract: A shower curtain support defines a track for slidably suspending a shower curtain across the front opening of a shower stall and around end corners of the support rearwardly at the front opening. End portions of the shower curtain may be drawn around the corners and inside the shower stall to overlap at least a portion of the surface of the stall end walls in order to prevent leaks. Alternately, a continuous curtain support track is provided in a U-shape or other configuration. Endpieces attached thereto support a curtain in a plane parallel to wall surfaces to prevent spraying or splashing outside the shower area.

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 shower stall structure for bathing having a shower area defined on three sides by upright walls and having an open side area with a shower curtain mounted therein to provide a covered point of entry for a person. A shower enlarger mounted in the shower area. The enlarger comprises a one-piece curtain rod having an offset medial section engageable with an upper area of the shower curtain for providing a greater stall space for upper body movement while showering. The offset medial section includes a pair of angular curtain rod sections which extend in diverging relation away from opposite ends of the offset medial section. The angular curtain rod sections have end sections at outer ends thereof. The outer ends of the end sections extend in opposite directions away from one another. Fastening structure is provided for securing the outer ends of the end sections in assembly with opposed upright walls of the shower area.

Abstract: A shower head assembly is comprised of a diverter valve for diverting the water supply to one of two shower heads. One of the shower heads is generally laterally and adjustably displaced from the other of said shower heads by means of a swivable extension arm and the entire assembly is easily installable on the existing overhead water supply line of a shower stall or bath enclosure.

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: A cover for a bathtub/shower soap-holding fixture comprising a shield which wraps around the exterior of the soap-holding fixture and attaches to and rotates about the U-shaped handle of the soap-holding fixture. The invention further comprises a plug which is inserted into the top open space between the U-shaped handle and the wall portion of the fixture. The shield and plug combination prevent water spray from entering the soap dish fixture during a bath or shower, thus preserving soap contained in the soap tray.

Abstract: A cover for a bathtub/shower soap-holding fixture comprising a shield which wraps around the exterior of the soap-holding fixture and attaches to and rotates about the U-shaped handle of the soap-holding fixture. The invention further comprises a plug which is inserted into the top open space between the U-shaped handle and the wall portion of the fixture. The shield and plug combination prevent water spray from entering the soap dish fixture during a bath or shower, thus preserving soap contained in the soap tray.

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 fountain device selectively produces either a spray or a stream of water when used with a hose. The device includes a hollow body portion which has a water inlet formed at one end thereof. The body portion includes a water exit surface formed with both a plurality of small water exit ports and a large water exit port therein. A flow selecting valve is provided which has three states: an off state in which no water flows through the body portion, a spray producing state in which water flows through the body portion and exits therefrom through the plurality of small water exit ports, and a stream producing state in which water flows through the body portion and exits therefrom through the large water exit port. The flow selecting valve is positioned downstream of said water inlet and upstream of said water exit ports.

Abstract: A screen wall of a shower space comprises a wall section in the form of a screen which is pivoted about its vertical center line. The screen (2) is provided on one side with bow-shaped bars (8) for hanging articles for drying and can be rotated at least 180.degree. about its vertical center line. The flat side of the screen can thus face the shower space when it is used for showering. When articles have been hanged on the bars (8) for drying, the screen can be swung 180.degree. placing the bars and the articles inside the shower space where they can drip and are no longer visible from outside the shower space.

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 shower apparatus includes a mirror mounted in a housing which forms a plenum behind the mirror. All of the shower water is made to flow through the plenum to heat the back of the mirror and thereby through convection heat the reflective front surface to prevent fogging prior to being discharged through the shower head. Rotatable coupling joints are employed to facilitate positioning of the mirror.

Abstract: This invention is for a non-fogging mirror. Heated water flowing through a pipe section such as a shower arm is used to prevent fogging; the pipe section has an outlet and an inlet located in its surface. Means located within the pipe section induce the flow of water into the outlet or the inlet or both. The outlet and the inlet are connected to a conduit which is joined in heat-conducting relationship to the back of a reflecting surface.

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: An improved shower-cabin comprising a base provided with a drain for evacuating waste water, and a heat recuperator incorporated into this base. The recuperator comprises a waste water tank connected to the cabin drain and a coil mounted in this tank. The heat of the waste water passing through the tank may be recovered for heating or pre-heating an incoming cold water flowing through the coil.

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 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: 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 system is described for connecting a bottle to a shower dispenser, which enables connection with only a small angle of turning, which latches the bottle in position while permitting detachment, and which avoids leakage of material during dispensing. The bottle, or container, has a cam on its neck, and the shower dispenser receiver into which the container can be screwed has a slot forming a detent that is deflected by the cam as the container is turned, to resist unscrewing of the container. The bottom of the slot that forms the detent, also forms a stop that prevents further screwing in of the container. The receiver has an internal cylindrical projection that is closely received within the container neck, and which substantially abuts an internal flange within the container, to minimize leakage of liquid during dispensing.

Abstract: The dispensing unit comprises a water dispensing element supported by a holder element adapted for wall mounting, between the water dispensing element and the holder element there being provided a dovetail connection system comprising a male element slidably engageable in a female member, the latter being defined by a shaped groove gradually narrowing in a parallel direction to its major dimension direction.

Abstract: A modular, pre-plumbed shower unit is of self-contained nature facilitating rapid shower installation, and includes a plumbing tree including conduits interconnecting a shower head fixture, a tub spout, and control valve for controlling hot and cold water flow to the shower head or tub spout. Resilient pinch mounting brackets secure the plumbing tree to an exterior wall surface. Water supply connections to the control valve are made outside of the wall through an opening therein. A pre-molded shell is secured to the plumbing tree to surround and conceal the plumbing tree in overlying relationship to the wall while concealing also the wall opening. The shower head fixture, tub spout and a handle for the control valve are connected by openings in the shell.

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: A shower apparatus includes a mirror mounted in a housing which forms a plenum behind the mirror. All of the shower water is made to flow through the plenum to heat the back of the mirror and thereby through convection heat the reflective front surface to prevent fogging prior to being discharged through the shower head. Rotatable coupling joints are employed to facilitate positioning of the mirror.