Baths – closets – sinks – and spittoons – Tubs – Convenience accessories
Reexamination Certificate
2007-04-03
2007-04-03
Huynh, Khoa D. (Department: 3751)
Baths, closets, sinks, and spittoons
Tubs
Convenience accessories
C004S561100
Reexamination Certificate
active
10990077
ABSTRACT:
A bath lift apparatus locatable near a bath to raise or lower a person sitting thereon. The lift apparatus features a support for positioning on the floor and a canopy mounted above the bathtub. Extending from the support is an arm capable of both translation and rotation, from which, a chair is attached. Located within the canopy is a prime mover that is connected to the arm and provides lifting force for the chair and occupant when the lift is assembled and in use to elevate a user from and into the bath.
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Huynh Khoa D.
Tarolli, Sundheim Covell & Tummino LLP
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