Bathing apparatus
US6766543B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 23, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jul 27, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 18, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61G7/1059
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A bathing apparatus comprises a bathtub having a wall with an opening formed therein and a door panel sized and shaped to conform to the opening. The door panel is movably connected to the wall by a hinge mechanism which includes a substantially horizontal bar having a first end pivotally connected to the wall adjacent to the door opening and a substantially vertical slide rail secured to the bar. A slide bracket secured to the door panel is slidably mounted on the slide rail. The bathing apparatus further includes a chair with a seat portion that is removably attached to a base portion and receivable within the bathtub. The chair includes a pair of armrests, one of which is attached to the chair portion and one of which is attached to the base portion.
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