Baths – closets – sinks – and spittoons – Tubs – Convenience accessories
Patent
1988-09-16
1990-05-29
Recla, Henry J.
Baths, closets, sinks, and spittoons
Tubs
Convenience accessories
414921, A47K 1300
Patent
active
049283308
ABSTRACT:
An improved handicap bathtub lift to be installed independent of the tub for bathing by a handicapped person solely or with minimal help from another person. The lift apparatus is adaptable for installation at any point near the tub, but is generally installed towards the rear, outside of the bathtub unit. The lift is comprised of an adjustable upright post secured at the floor and ceiling with anchor bolts. Contained within the post is a threaded carriage block with threaded screw for the lift, and a frame and guide for the carriage block. A radially outwardly extending arm is pivotally secured to the adjustable upright post and supports a chair member. The arm can swing 180.degree. from the loading area to the tub. The chair member can swivel a complete 360.degree., and can also be raised and lowered as needed which increases the personal safety of the user. Upon completion of the bathing operation, the unit can be pivoted in the opposite direction towards the exterior of the tub.
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Recla Henry J.
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