Home bathing unit
US4546506A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 24, 1984 |
| Grant date | Oct 15, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 24, 2004 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47K3/006
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
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. The adjustable control console allows a seated bather to move the bathing controls to a convenient location within easy reach. The power door lock securely closes the door to a fully closed and sealed position without significant manual eff…
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