Baths – closets – sinks – and spittoons – Tubs – With user access means in side of the tub
Patent
1984-09-24
1985-10-15
Artis, Henry K.
Baths, closets, sinks, and spittoons
Tubs
With user access means in side of the tub
4557, 4559, A47K 302
Patent
active
045465061
ABSTRACT:
A bathing unit is particularly designed for home use, and includes a bathtub with an access opening in one side for easy ingress and egress, and a vertically sliding door to close the access opening. The bathing unit has a unique, combination door guide and grab bar arrangement, an adjustable control console, and a power door lock, all of which permit the bather to readily operate the door by himself, and to adjust the water temperature, flow and whirlpool from a seated position within the bathtub. The bather can receive total bathing and whirlpool therapy in private, without the need for an assistant. The combination door guide and grab bar arrangement includes a pair of support rods located on either side of the access opening, which function both as a track on which the door smoothly and easily glides, and also as vertical grab bars, which greatly facilitate entering and exiting the bathtub, and do not interfer with the operation of the door. The adjustable control console allows a seated bather to move the bathing controls to a convenient location within easy reach. The power door lock securely closes the door to a fully closed and sealed position without significant manual effort, and includes a remote actuator located on the control console to further facilitate the use of the bathing unit without an attendant, or other assistance.
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De Kraker James E.
Houle Raymond T.
Kilbourn Frederick A.
Nilsson Robert T.
Artis Henry K.
Silchor
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