Grab bar for shower and the like

Details Grab bar for shower and the like Grab bar for shower and the like

2006-10-24

2006-10-24

Phillips, Charles E. (Department: 3751)

Baths, closets, sinks, and spittoons

Tubs

Convenience accessories

C248S251000, C211S105100

Reexamination Certificate

active

07124451

ABSTRACT:
A safety grab bar, such as may be used in a shower or a tub enclosure, comprises an inner liner, preferably formed of an extruded metal, and an outer overlying layer, preferably formed of a polymeric material such as plastic. The inner and outer liner mate together with a tongue and groove arrangement to prevent relative rotation between them. The inner liner and the outer overlying layer define the grab bar portion, and terminate at each end in a female receptacle, adapted to receive a male portion of a mounting bracket. The mounting bracket smoothly curves to complete a 90° turn, in order mount into a wall of the shower or bath enclosure. The male and female mating portions are flush at their outer dimensions to provide a smooth, unbroken profile. The male and female portions also include tongue and groove mating surface to prevent rotation of the grab bar within the mounting bracket.

REFERENCES:
patent: 2242461 (1941-05-01), Fisher
patent: 2388637 (1945-11-01), John
patent: 5577275 (1996-11-01), Guenther
patent: 5690237 (1997-11-01), Marzec
patent: 6038714 (2000-03-01), Guenther
patent: 6112344 (2000-09-01), Guenther
patent: 6381769 (2002-05-01), Lofquist, Jr.
patent: 6507960 (2003-01-01), Kelly

Affiliated with

Also associated with

Rating

Grab bar for shower and the like does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.

If you have personal experience with Grab bar for shower and the like, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Grab bar for shower and the like will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-3672991