Abstract: Disclosed is a removable shower seat for use in a modular shower. The seat is constructed from a plastic material and includes an elastomer coating which is molded onto the plastic substrate. The shower seat mounts to shower module wall pockets at each end, and is further supported at the rear and front corners.

Abstract: Disclosed is a removable shower seat for use in a modular shower. The seat is constructed from a plastic material and includes an elastomer coating which is molded onto the plastic substrate. The shower seat mounts to shower module wall pockets at each end, and is further supported at the rear and front corners.

Abstract: A chair made of a single-piece molded plastic laminate element specially designed for the safety and comfort of the person having a shower and the facilitation of personal cleanliness. It is provided with a spoon-shaped concave seat, with a lateral-back guarding flap and a front opening having three defined sectors for the optimum hygiene of men and women's private parts; similarly it has a feetrest which in combination with the frontal opening allows safe and easy cleanliness of feet and side handles which facilitate standing up from the seat, the seat projecting itself in a bending manner into the lower sector and turning into four reinforced equally-spaced legs with their respective cross-members.

Abstract: A swivel tub and shower chair system comprising a base assembly having a pedestal in a hollow cylindrical configuration with an upper and lower end and with a plurality of radially positioned stabilizing legs having interior ends rigidly coupled to the lower end of the pedestal; and a chair assembly having a seat with an access aperture and with an imperforate floor there beneath, and with a pair of vertical side extensions coupling the floor and the seat thereby forming a front opening and a rear opening, the floor further having a lower post extending downwardly therefrom and being adapted to be received in the upper end of the pedestal of the base assembly, the chair being offset forwardly from the center of the base assembly.

Abstract: A shower seat for installation within a corner of a shower stall. The shower seat may be constructed from a wide variety of rigid materials and is polygonal in shape. A horizontal corner strip of backboard of shower walls within the shower stall is removed to form a slot. A back portion of the shower seat is inserted into the slot such that the edges are against vertical wall studs supporting the backboard of the shower walls.

Abstract: A shower seat and basket combination. The combination includes a basket which includes a horizontal bottom surface having four vertical sides forming an enclosure to hold shower supplies such as shampoo and soap. The basket also includes two overhanging edges located at a top portion of two opposing sides. The shower seat is a horizontally mounted flat surface mounted to a plurality of walls of the shower stall. On the underside of the shower seat is two railings running from a front portion of the seat to a back portion of the seat. The railings each include a lip to support each overhanging edge. The basket is positioned under the shower seat when not in use. When shower supplies are needed, the basket can be slid outwardly from the shower seat to access the interior of the basket. The basket may also include a plurality of perforations to allow water to drain from the basket. Additionally, a plurality of baskets may be stacked under the shower seat.

Abstract: A shower bath apparatus which enables hot water bathing in a relaxed condition and provides a warm feeling over the whole body, equivalent to bathing in a bath tub. The shower bath apparatus comprises a shower bath apparatus body, a seat, on which a bathing person is seated, a spray nozzle for jetting hot water to the bathing person, and an arm provided with at least one spray nozzle. Sprayed hot water envelops the whole body of a user in a seated position to give the user a warm feeling.

Abstract: A built-in furniture unit is provided with a fixedly mounted toilet, a shower, a shower tray, a rear wall rigidly connected to the shower tray, and a toilet seat movably mounted on the rear wall. The built-in furniture unit is designed as a cubicle. The essential advantage of this built-in furniture unit is that it can be installed, for example, in the bedroom of a person in need of nursing, so transforming the bedroom into a nursing care room.

Abstract: A wall supported grab bar structure provides two similar spacedly opposed L-shaped brackets interconnected by a fixed bar extending therebetween and carrying a U-shaped foldable bar to pivot relative thereto. Each bracket carries screw fasteners for mounting the brackets on structural elements of a supporting wall. The foldable bar pivots from a relaxed position parallel to a wall supporting a use to the brackets position perpendicular to the supporting wall. Spring leaf fasteners carried in the outer end portion of each leg of the foldable bar each provide a release pin and a spacedly distant fastener pin to releaseably interfit in a hole defined in the adjacent L-shaped bracket to releasably maintain the foldable bar in an extended operative position. Each fastener pin is releaseable responsive to motion of the spacedly distant release pins and both release pins must be simultaneously operated to release the foldable bar from a use portion.

Abstract: A portable foot support for supporting the foot and leg of a person to accommodate shaving and other personal grooming activities in a bathing enclosure or other location. The support has a base and a top with a convex foot pad extending from the top to the front side. One or more receptacles for grooming articles are provided. The base has a hanger which facilitates storage of the foot support on the edge of a bath tub. The hanger may be a recess in the side wall to accommodate placement over tub walls of different thicknesses or may be a slidable hanger engageable over the top of the tub wall. Preferably the support is one-piece, molded from plastic and is sanitary, durable, light weight and resistive to corrosion.

Abstract: A shower chair for permitting a user to take a shower without their legs becoming wet. The shower chair includes a platform front and back edges. A plurality of legs downwardly depend from the platform. A seat is rotatably mounted to the platform. The seat has a generally U-shaped cutout defining a spaced apart pair of forward extents and a rear portion connecting the forward extents of the seat together. A backrest is pivotally coupled to the seat. A pair of foot rests each have an elongate rod outwardly extending therefrom. The rod of a first of the foot rests is pivotally coupled to a first of the forwards extents. The rod of a second of the foot rests is pivotally coupled to a second of the forwards extents.

Abstract: A shower seat assembly comprising: a seat; a plurality of upstanding legs; a curved member lying in a substantially horizontal plane and supported by at least some of the legs; and the seat being pivotably supported by at least one leg and being mounted for pivotal movement along the curved member.

Abstract: An apparatus to be used in a shower stall, comprising a single pour cultured marble slab 10 whereby the slab is placed horizontally and is shaped such that four edges 11A, 11B, 12A and 12B will fit into the corner of and will be supported by the walls of the shower stall.

Abstract: A molded foot support integrally formed in the wall or corner of a shower assembly, the foot support extending outwardly from the wall or corner at a predetermined height having its edges molded to an arcuate shape and having a non-slip surface for support of the foot.

Abstract: An easy shave foot support (10) comprising a component (12) for supporting a foot (14) of a person (16). A structure (18) is for elevating the foot supporting component (12) within a bathtub or shower stall (20), at a height convenient for the person (16) to safely shave their legs (22) with a razor (24) while taking a shower.

Abstract: A solid material corner seat for use in an existing shower stall or tub enclosure which is of generally trapezoidal configuration, spaced from the enclosure walls, and removably retained to brackets fastened to the walls, with openings in the seat to allow water to pass therethrough, and which is of laminated plastic construction.

Abstract: Shower sitting structure (1) comprising a frame and seat support elements (2, 3) forming seat support surfaces for supporting a user's body, in which the seat support elements (2, 3) are designed in such a way that support is present only under the thighs in front of the ischial tuberosities, in which there is no support at the position of the perineum, and in which a backrest element (3), which at its bottom end forms a supporting part (38), for the lower back region of the user is present.

Abstract: A grab bar assembly for installation into openings in opposed wall sections of a tub/shower wall that includes a cup-shaped pocket having one end for receipt into one of the wall section openings and a second open end with a radially outwardly projecting flange for engaging an opposing surface of the wall section surrounding the opening. A grab bar has a closed first end slidably received into the pocket. The second end of the grab bar is received into the second wall surface opening, and has a radially outwardly projecting flange for abutment with an opposing surface of the wall sections surrounding the second opening. A screw adjustably extends through the first end of the pocket into abutment with the closed end of the grab bar, so that the grab bar is captured in compression between the pocket and associated screw at one end, and the radially extending flange at the other.

Abstract: A corrosion-resistant self-supported frame of a pre-formed shape, to which a mortar substrate and ceramic tile is applied, in order to produce corner seats and trays. The base unit (1) connects to vertical surfaces by fasteners through mounting holes (3). A mortar support flange (5) provides shape of bonding surfaces for ceramic tile as well as support for the applied substrate (6b). The substrate (6b) is reinforced by mortar penetration holes (4), allowing monolithic connection of all substrate materials (6). A drain hole (2) allows for the elimination of moisture from the base unit (1).

Abstract: A shower/tub seat that includes a pair of inverted U-shaped hangers adapted to be removably received over a horizontal bar affixed to a shower/tub wall so as to have inner hanger legs adjacent to the wall and outer hanger legs remote from the wall. A platform is pivotally mounted to the lower ends of the outer hanger legs so as to pivot between a vertical position adjacent to the outer hanger legs and a horizontal position for use. The platform has an end edge adjacent to the wall that engages the wall and the lower ends of the inner hanger legs in the horizontal position of the platform so as to hold the platform in horizontal position and support the weight of a person or objects placed on the platform. A pair of adjustable abutment feet are mounted on the lower ends of the inner hanger legs for adjusting horizontal orientation of the seat within the shower stall or over the bathtub.

Abstract: A bathing appliance enables a handicapped person to wash comfortably and safely inside a shower stall or in a bathtub. The appliance includes a base frame constructed to rest firmly on a floor of the stall or bathtub, and a chair seat on which the handicapped person can sit when entering and leaving the bathing enclosure and while washing inside the enclosure. The chair seat has a first swivel mechanism fixed to a bottom portion of the seat to allow the seat to be supported for relative movement over the base frame. The base frame has a second swivel mechanism that forms a fixed base pivot axis normal to the floor of the bathing enclosure. An extension arrangement has a third swivel mechanism at a top end for engaging the first swivel mechanism of the chair seat, for swiveling movement about an extension axis parallel to the base pivot axis.

Abstract: A foot rest comprising an elongated body portion presenting opposed ends having a general cross-sectional shape of a right-angle triangle for placement in a corner of a shower stall such that the hypotenuse of the triangular cross section forms a front wall of the body portion is disclosed. One of the opposed ends forms an endmost bottom section for resting on a floor of a shower stall, the bottom section generally conforming to the slope of the shower stall floor such that the body portion generally stands perpendicular to horizontal when placed in the stall. The other opposed end forms a generally planar top section for allowing a user to rest a foot thereon.

Abstract: A bathing apparatus is designed specifically for aged or infirm bathers to improve their independence. A conventional tub and shower enclosure is modified by a modular system including a pivotal support bar member which can move to a position projecting outwardly from the rear wall of the shower enclosure to enable the bather to stand at the bath. The bar member includes a lower horizontal bar against which the stomach of the bather rests and an upper bar spaced away from the stomach which can be grasped by the hands of the bather. A swivelling showerhead is mounted on the rear wall and includes a handle allowing a flooding type shower head to be moved back and forth over the head of the bather. A transfer chair can be provided which is mounted on a vertical post at one corner of the bathtub and includes an arm projecting horizontally outwardly from the post which can swivel around the post. A chair is canti levered downwardly and forwardly from the arm and swivels on the arm.

Abstract: This invention provides a bath, including the tub and surround, adapted to receive a bathing seat which is readily removable but firmly positioned in use through an interfitting relation of the seat elements with components of the tub and the surround.

Abstract: An adjustable and universal grab bar assembly for a tub or the like. The bar assembly includes a bar having a relatively straight central portion and angled ends. The ends rotate within end holders bolted or otherwise secured to the wall of a tub or the like. The configuration of the end holders, and the angularity of the angled ends, is such that the grab bar assembly may be mounted to irregularly shaped surfaces, such as curved, angled, etc., yet provide a suitable space between the bar and the surface to enable a user to grasp the same.

Abstract: There is provided for use in a bathtub or shower, a folding seat assembly, which is mounted on a wall, and which includes an additional seat support which is also attached to the wall at a height above that of the seat. When folded, the mechanism is substantially contained within an enclosure.

Abstract: An infant or small child stands on an adjustable height platform within a containment in the form of a hollow support while being showered with water, via a flexible hose or tube from an existing water supply, to a shower spray nozzle adjustably affixed to the shower containment's sidewall. The shower spray nozzle adjusts vertically to direct water spray at various levels on the infant or small child's body. The shower spray nozzle is easily removable for hand held use and even more precise control of the water spray. The invention is adapted for support on a single rail of a conventional bathtub, and adjustable to fit various width tub rails. The invention alternatively stands on three legs providing for use in a conventional shower stall.

Abstract: A modular bathing cabinet is disclosed which is adapted to be easily transported to and assembled at the location of final use. The bathing cabinet may be in the form of either a shower stall or a bathing tub, and it includes a base, and an upright enclosure which includes a pair of opposite side sections which are of generally L-shape in cross-section and which are joined to each other along a vertical junction line in the back wall of the enclosure. Each of the side sections includes a plurality of horizontal reinforcing metal straps fixed along the outside surface, and the reinforcing straps of the side sections are bolted together to form a secure and rigid interconnection along the vertical junction line. Also, the straps are directly connected to the vertical wall studs of the building, to further rigidify the structure.

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

Abstract: A 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: An improved portable shower and bath mat including a non-absorbent mat having a non-slip bottom surface and having a channeled bottom surface and a plurality of drain holes through said pad to permit water to drain through said pad to the channels in the bottom surface of said pad and into the shower or bath drain.

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 foot support for use in a shower stall or bathtub enclosure during showering, whereon a person can rest or support his foot while applying soap thereto, the support including a series of indentation therein that confirm to a bather's foot, either left or right, wherein the foot is rested and supported as it is soaped, eliminating slippage thereof as it is pivoted and canted as it is washed.

Abstract: A cabinet having a sealable door and in which a person sits with his neck extending through an opening in the cabinet top. A spray system in the cabinet is arranged to direct water over the body of the user, and pipe means connects the spray system to a source of temperature-controlled water. Control means is operable to cause this water to by-pass the spray system when the temperature thereof rises above or drops below a predetermined temperature range. Water is removed from the bottom of the cabinet through a drain hose.

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: The chair of a transfer bench includes hooks for selectively engaging and disengaging the seat from supporting tracks. Rollers attached to the chair allow the chair to move on the tracks. The bench portion comprises a pair of parallel tubular tracks supported by legs. A pair of safety hooks attached to the underside of the chair loosely engage the tracks and keep the chair from tipping. The legs are normally locked in the open position. For storage purposes it is possible to unlock the legs and fold them up against the track unit. A genital guard is provided on the underside of the seat to insure patient comfort and protection. The apparatus allows the user to transfer into and out of a bathtub or shower with a minimum of inconvenience and a maximum of security.