A61G7/1007

STATIONARY TYPE CARING LIFT
20200206052 · 2020-07-02 ·

A stationary type caring lift includes a base plate arranged on a floor part at each of head and foot sides of a bed for a care receiver along each short-side side of the bed, four supports erected on the base plates in the vicinity of four corners of the bed, a pair of guide rails supported above the bed by the four supports and arranged in parallel along both long-side sides of the bed, a longitudinally moving body arranged between the guide rails and capable of being moved in a longitudinal direction of the bed while being guided by the guide rails, a slide rail attached movably, a laterally moving body attached movably in the lateral direction of the bed, and a lifting drive mechanism attached in the laterally moving body for hanging down the care receiver and having a worm reduction gear with a self-lock function.

APPARATUS FOR ASSISTING TOILET USER IN STANDING UP
20200170862 · 2020-06-04 ·

An apparatus for aiding a user of a toilet in standing up, includes a movable seat movably mounted to the toilet; and a seat actuator arranged adjacent to the toilet and actuating the movable seat to move having at least one of lifting movement and pivoting movement, the seat actuator including: a base frame adjacent to and stationarily mounted to the toilet; a driver mounted to the base frame; a driving frame driven to reciprocate by the driver; and a link assembly including a first side connected to the driving frame and a second side connected to a connection link coupled to the movable seat and producing lifting movement and pivoting movement of the movable seat in accordance with reciprocation of the driving frame.

Lift and tilt support apparatus
10667971 · 2020-06-02 ·

A lift and tilt support apparatus includes opposed scissor lift assemblies. Each scissor lift assembly includes a base, an upper frame, and scissored first and second legs, each having opposed top and bottom ends. The bottom end of the first leg is pivoted to the base, and the top end of the first leg is mounted to the upper frame for reciprocal movement. The top end of the second leg is pivoted to the upper frame, and the bottom end of the second leg is mounted to the base for reciprocal movement. The top end of the first leg reciprocates in a direction skewed from the top end of the second leg. The bottom end of the second leg reciprocates in a direction skewed from the bottom end of the first leg.

Assistive toileting and weighing device
10660811 · 2020-05-26 ·

An assistive toileting apparatus that is operable by a caretaker, allowing an individual to transition more readily from a wheelchair to a commode. A horizontal platform supports a first vertical tilt platform and a second vertical tilt platform and is slidably engaged with a frame. The first vertical tilt platform supports, secures, and tilts the wheelchair to assist the individual into a standing position. The horizontal platform can then be slid from the frame, such that first vertical tilt platform is displaced and the second vertical tilt platform is positioned behind the individual. The individual can then sit down on a commode seat provided by the second vertical tilt platform. Once finished, the commode seat can be tilted upward to assist the individual into the standing position. A control system allows the caregiver to operate the first vertical tilt platform and the second vertical tilt platform while assisting the individual.

Apparatus for assisting toilet user in standing up
10653576 · 2020-05-19 ·

An apparatus for aiding a user of a toilet in standing up, includes a movable seat movably mounted to the toilet; and a seat actuator arranged adjacent to the toilet and actuating the movable seat to move having at least one of lifting movement and pivoting movement, the seat actuator including: a base frame adjacent to and stationarily mounted to the toilet; a driver mounted to the base frame; a driving frame driven to reciprocate by the driver; and a link assembly including a first side connected to the driving frame and a second side connected to a connection link coupled to the movable seat and producing lifting movement and pivoting movement of the movable seat in accordance with reciprocation of the driving frame.

ASSISTIVE APPARATUS WITH ROTATABLE GRAB BAR
20200093672 · 2020-03-26 · ·

An assistive apparatus is disclosed that solves the problem of conventional toilet seats lacking proper support for individuals and safety assistance. The assistive apparatus provides a rotatable grab bar assisting users in getting up or sitting on a toilet. Also, the grab bar can be attached with a foldaway handle which allows user to pull themselves up easily.

ASSISTIVE APPARATUS WITH ADJUSTABLE SEAT HEIGHT
20200095757 · 2020-03-26 · ·

An assistive apparatus with adjustable height is designed to be placed on or about a toilet such that when an individual uses the toilet the weight of the individual is transferred to the assistive apparatus and not directly on the toilet, avoiding distribution of heavy weight to the toilet itself. The invention also includes a powered lifting mechanism to aid the individual in utilizing a toilet. The powered lifting mechanism includes a pair of lift arm assemblies which are driven by a motor at both sides to raise and lower the assistive platform and be tilted between a first stationery position and a second tilted position, tilted at an angle (a) in a vertical Z direction from a horizontal plane. The front and back supporting legs are used to provide sturdy structural support for a person's weight whiling sitting on the assistive apparatus atop of a toilet.

Sanitary chair
10575687 · 2020-03-03 · ·

The sanitary chair forms a seat that is a configured for use in a shower and with a commode. A patient sits on a horizontal surface formed by the sanitary chair. One dimension of the horizontal surface is adjustable. The sanitary chair comprises a plurality of legs, a base structure, a rail, a seat cushion, a folding cushion, and a back rest. The base structure forms the horizontal seating surface of the sanitary chair. The plurality of legs raise the base structure above the supporting surface. The seat cushion and the folding cushion forms the horizontal seating surface of the supporting chair. The back rest is a vertically oriented structure that supports the back of the patient. The rail, the seating cushion, the folding cushion, and the back rest are attached to the base structure.

PORTABLE TRANSFER CHAIR AND LIFT
20200060911 · 2020-02-27 ·

According to various embodiments, a portable chair for a disabled individual is disclosed. The portable chair includes a webbing configured to support at least a back and legs of the individual and a plurality of handles around the webbing and weaved together to support the webbing. The handles are configured for lifting the individual.

Assistive Toileting & Weighing Device
20200022858 · 2020-01-23 ·

An assistive toileting apparatus that is operable by a caretaker, allowing an individual to transition more readily from a wheelchair to a commode. A horizontal platform supports a first vertical tilt platform and a second vertical tilt platform and is slidably engaged with a frame. The first vertical tilt platform supports, secures, and tilts the wheelchair to assist the individual into a standing position. The horizontal platform can then be slid from the frame, such that first vertical tilt platform is displaced and the second vertical tilt platform is positioned behind the individual. The individual can then sit down on a commode seat provided by the second vertical tilt platform. Once finished, the commode seat can be tilted upward to assist the individual into the standing position. A control system allows the caregiver to operate the first vertical tilt platform and the second vertical tilt platform while assisting the individual.