Baths – closets – sinks – and spittoons – Tubs – With user access means in side of the tub
Reexamination Certificate
2007-11-27
2007-11-27
Le, Huyen (Department: 3751)
Baths, closets, sinks, and spittoons
Tubs
With user access means in side of the tub
Reexamination Certificate
active
11550956
ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a door assembly for a walk-in bathtub. The assembly includes a frame shaped to fit a door threshold in the side of the walk-in bathtub, wherein the frame includes a track dedicated to accommodating a gasket along the length of the frame. The frame also includes a track dedicated to accommodating door hinges. In the preferred embodiment of the invention, the frame is made of a single extruded piece of aluminum that is powder coated to match the acrylic surface of the walk-in tub. The door is mounted onto the frame with hinges. A gasket is inserted into the track in the door frame and forms a water tight seal between the door and the frame. The door assembly can be installed in the bathtub as a separate, pre-assembled system, similar to a pre-hung door.
REFERENCES:
patent: 2991482 (1961-07-01), Brass
patent: 4542545 (1985-09-01), Johnson et al.
patent: 4680817 (1987-07-01), Sloan et al.
Carstens David W.
Carstens & Cahoon LLP
Le Huyen
O'Hagan Christopher P.
Safety Tubs
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