Roll-in bath tub

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1993-05-10

1994-08-30

Fetzuga, Robert M.

Baths, closets, sinks, and spittoons

Tubs

With user access means in side of the tub

4604, A47K 3022

Patent

active

053415248

ABSTRACT:
This disclosure relates to an accessory to a bathing system, e.g., a bathtub with a step-through access, to provide a bather of restricted mobility roll-in capability to shower. It features a ramp i.e., an inclined surface, which in this invention is fixed in position to furnish roll-in access to the tub. Associated devices cooperate to locate and secure the ramp in the access, More specifically, an insert having opposed legs and a base engages grooves on the sides of the access. In one embodiment, a splash shield extends upright from the ramp to divert shower water back into the tub.

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patent: 4890341 (1990-01-01), Forbes
patent: 5136735 (1992-08-01), Zimmerman
patent: 5184358 (1993-02-01), Gruidel et al.
Aqua Glass, "Special Care", sales brochure, 1983.

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