Apparatus for bathing a disabled patient

Details Apparatus for bathing a disabled patient Apparatus for bathing a disabled patient

1998-08-04

2000-05-02

Fetsuga, Robert M.

Baths, closets, sinks, and spittoons

Tubs

Convenience accessories

45601, 4592, A47K 302

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060556854

ABSTRACT:
Apparatus for bathing a disabled patient, comprising (a) a bathtub, (b) a flexible membrane positioned above the tub for lowering the patient into and lifting the patient from the tub, (c) membrane engaging members for engaging opposite ends of the membrane, one of the membrane engaging members including a rotatable driven shaft which is rotated in a first direction to raise the membrane and a patient therein and in a second direction to lower the membrane and a patient thereon, and (d) a drive mechanism for rotating the driven shaft in order to raise of lower the membrane and patient thereon. The preferred membrane is a woven nylon cloth.

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