Baths – closets – sinks – and spittoons – Wash receptacles – With human body support
Reexamination Certificate
2011-03-08
2011-03-08
Baker, Lori (Department: 3751)
Baths, closets, sinks, and spittoons
Wash receptacles
With human body support
Reexamination Certificate
active
07900296
ABSTRACT:
The present invention discloses a bath apparatus having auxiliary features. The auxiliary features include a handle for providing ergonomic manual transportation of the bath apparatus. Additionally, improvements to conventional therapeutic effects are provided for enhancing the overall therapeutic bathing experience. Further, a bath apparatus is disclosed having a pedicure apparatus for providing a motorized rotary pedicure effect to the user. Even further, a bath apparatus having a fluid dispenser is disclosed for dispensing therapeutic additives.
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Chung Stephen
Lev Mordechai
Westfield Barbara A.
Baker Lori
Brooks & Kushman P.C.
FKA Distributing Co.
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