Baths – closets – sinks – and spittoons – Closet head – foot – and body rests
Reexamination Certificate
2011-06-07
2011-06-07
Huson, Gregory L (Department: 3751)
Baths, closets, sinks, and spittoons
Closet head, foot, and body rests
C004S599000, C004S571100
Reexamination Certificate
active
07954180
ABSTRACT:
A toilet transfer system is described for assisting a person to transfer between a wheelchair and a toilet. The system comprises a base unit that is attached to a toilet and that may be supported by one or more legs. The system further comprises a transfer board that is rotatably coupled to the base unit, allowing the transfer board to be positioned in a variety of positions without need to detach the toilet transfer system from the toilet. The transfer board may be pointed forward to allow the wheelchair to be positioned for transfer, pointed towards the wheelchair for transfer, and pointed back for compact storage between transfers and for normal use of the toilet. A coupling system accommodates height differentials between the toilet and the wheelchair, and allows the transfer board to become lifted up off the base unit and/or rotated without becoming misaligned from the base unit.
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Caesar Rivise Bernstein Cohen & Pokotilow Ltd.
Huson Gregory L
Younkins Karen
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