Bathing apparatus for handicapped people and the like

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1989-08-02

1991-02-19

Recla, Henry J.

Baths, closets, sinks, and spittoons

Tubs

With user access means in side of the tub

4604, A47K 302

Patent

active

049930877

ABSTRACT:
A bathtub having one panel which slides down, allows entrance for a handicapped person in a wheelchair or on a trolley without having to climb over the side. The bathtub permits a handicapped person to be independent and not rely on others. One fixed vertical side is joined to two end walls extending up from a bottom surface to form a bathtub, a sliding panel, representing the other vertical side of the bathtub in a raised position, is mounted in tracks in the two end walls, the tracks extend down allowing the sliding panel to be lowered to a lowered position to permit entry and exit. The sliding panel can be raised and lowered between the lowered and raised positions, and a seal is provided to seal the panel in the raised position.

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