Baths – closets – sinks – and spittoons – Tubs – Convenience accessories
Reexamination Certificate
2005-09-13
2005-09-13
Phillips, Charles E. (Department: 3751)
Baths, closets, sinks, and spittoons
Tubs
Convenience accessories
Reexamination Certificate
active
06941592
ABSTRACT:
A bath tub bathing aid includes a guide rail affixed to the bath tub and projecting beyond the perimeter of the tub substantially perpendicular thereto. The guide rail is affixed to the bath tub via mounting arms. The externally projected portion of the guide rail includes a leg that supports the guide rail by resting upon a floor surface. A bathing chair or seat is provided that travels along the guide rail as actuated by the control panel and driven by a mechanically coupled motor. A separate elevation motor is mechanically coupled to control raising and lowering the seat or chair, the elevation motor coupled to and directing extension and contraction of a plurality of cables via a pulley system. The bathing aid is connected to a power source.
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Gugliotta John D.
Phillips Charles E.
York, III Olen L.
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