E04F11/1802

COMBINABLE LIGATURE-RESISTANT GRAB BAR FOR VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL APPLICATION

A ligature-resistant grab bar provides ligature-proof self-support of persons at toilets, showers, baths or other locations where persons require self-support assistance. The ligature-resistant grab bar includes an elongate body that may be an extruded member, which has a flange disposed at a planar rear surface extending from the elongate body on a first side and a second side of the elongate body. The sides of the elongate body have curved side channels for drainage of water that extend from an inner edge of the flange toward a central axis of the elongate body to a gripping profile forming a front of the elongate body, which may be circular or elliptical in cross-section, of a front half of the gripping profile. The ligature-resistant grab bar also includes a bottom end cap and a top end cap attached to the ends of the elongate body.

Handrail
10640984 · 2020-05-05 ·

Provided is a handrail with an LED. The handrail comprises a bar, a first connecting component, and a second connecting component. The first connecting component is provided at a first end of the bar and secures the bar to a wall. The second connecting component is provided at a second end of the bar and secures the bar to the wall. The bar is long and narrow and comprises an installation groove. The installation groove is configured for receiving a light emitting assembly, which is configured for emitting visible light when sensing stimulation. The light emitting assembly comprises a sensing unit and a light emitting unit. The light emitting unit is capable of emitting light when the sensing unit senses the stimulation.

Lighting module assembly and method of use
10612734 · 2020-04-07 · ·

A lighting module assembly, including a module base and module cover housing a light source, and having latches sized and spaced so as to mate with the channels of the module base, each latch having a latch tab at a distal end of the latch. A locking unit connects the module cover and the module base together. The locking unit is formed of a springy material and includes two locking bodies and a ramped tang extending from the bottom of the locking body, and a pair of latch members, one mounted on each side of the ramped tang. The module cover includes a reflector portion for receiving light from the light source. The assembly may be provided with a tool with a plurality of prongs, connected by a handle and which, when inserted, engage the ramped tang and move the latches, to release the lighting module from the support base.

Grab Rail with Automatically Activated Light
20200102753 · 2020-04-02 ·

A grab rail with automatically activated light including: a straight longitudinal bar having a front longitudinal face and a rear longitudinal face and hollow openings at each end; two light units, each sealingly but releasably secured in one of said hollow end openings; a battery source connected with the light units and located inside the bar; at least one noise activated switching device operatively associated with said LED light units and battery source; and at least one post mount with flange, wherein an end of the post distal the flange is secured to the rear longitudinal face of the bar.

LIGHTING MODULE ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF USE
20200088365 · 2020-03-19 · ·

A lighting module assembly, including a module base and module cover housing a light source, and having latches sized and spaced so as to mate with the channels of the module base, each latch having a latch tab at a distal end of the latch. A locking unit connects the module cover and the module base together. The locking unit is formed of a springy material and includes two locking bodies and a ramped tang extending from the bottom of the locking body, and a pair of latch members, one mounted on each side of the ramped tang. The module cover includes a reflector portion for receiving light from the light source. The assembly may be provided with a tool with a plurality of prongs, connected by a handle and which, when inserted, engage the ramped tang and move the latches, to release the lighting module from the support base.

HANDRAIL
20200040586 · 2020-02-06 ·

Provided is a handrail with an LED. The handrail comprises a bar, a first connecting component, and a second connecting component. The first connecting component is provided at a first end of the bar and secures the bar to a wall. The second connecting component is provided at a second end of the bar and secures the bar to the wall. The bar is long and narrow and comprises an installation groove. The installation groove is configured for receiving a light emitting assembly, which is configured for emitting visible light when sensing stimulation. The light emitting assembly comprises a sensing unit and a light emitting unit. The light emitting unit is capable of emitting light when the sensing unit senses the stimulation.

STAIRCASE PRODUCED BY 3D PRINTING OF A CEMENTITIOUS MATERIAL

Spiral staircase including a flight held by a central core and an external stairwell, characterized in that the flight and the stairwell are produced by 3D printing from a material.

Illuminated Safety Rail and Ladder
20190338940 · 2019-11-07 ·

The invention discloses an illuminated safety rail apparatus contained within a watertight, translucent or transparent tubular-shaped housing. The housing may be manufactured from a plastic or polymer material. The shape of the safety rail may vary and be customized to accommodate various sizes and configurations of railings and ladders, such as a commonly used return-to-deck style handrails for pools and spas; safety rails for indoor and outdoor stairwells and walls of any structure; docks and dock ramps; and for travel trailers and motor homes. The housing also contains watertight maintenance access points. The apparatus contains LED or other energy efficient lights that illuminate the safety rail and the surrounding area and has the additional benefit of creating a pleasant aesthetic effect.

LIGHTING MODULE ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF USE
20190137057 · 2019-05-09 · ·

A lighting module assembly, including a module base and module cover housing a light source, and having latches sized and spaced so as to mate with the channels of the module base, each latch having a latch tab at a distal end of the latch. A locking unit connects the module cover and the module base together. The locking unit is formed of a springy material and includes two locking bodies and a ramped tang extending from the bottom of the locking body, and a pair of latch members, one mounted on each side of the ramped tang. The module cover includes a reflector portion for receiving light from the light source. The assembly may be provided with a tool with a plurality of prongs, connected by a handle and which, when inserted, engage the ramped tang and move the latches, to release the lighting module from the support base.

Stairway safety rail system
10066398 · 2018-09-04 ·

A stairway safety rail system for assisting in ascending and descending a staircase. The stairway safety rail system includes a rail having a channel disposed along a longitudinal axis and a guide block slidably joined to the channel having a plurality of bearings that can move the guide block along the longitudinal axis. A pivot assembly having a rotatable sleeve and a pivot slot secures to the guide block. A handle removably secures to the rotatable sleeve, wherein the rotatable sleeve is pivotally disposed in a working configuration and stored configuration within the pivot slot via a spring loaded release pin. In an alternative embodiment, the plurality of bearings within the guide block each have an adjustable tension, the handle is telescopically adjustable, and a braking strip is applied to a lower end of the channel to restrict movement of the bearings of the guide block.