A transfer apparatus for receiving the chair seat of a wheelchair and supporting the chair seat in the base of a washing enclosure. The transfer apparatus has a chair support member including a chair support track section that can be positioned in the washing enclosure base. The transfer apparatus also has a bridge portion including a bridge track section that is movably mounted to the chair support member. The bridge portion transitions between a storage position and an in-use position. In the in-use position the bridge portion is engaged with the wheelchair and the bridge track section is aligned with the chair support track section. The chair seat can be translated from the wheelchair along the bridge track section to the chair support track section when the bridge portion is in the in-use position and engaged with the wheelchair.

A bathtub insert is described herein that includes a bathtub shell that with a back support, and opposite first and second walls connected to the back support. A front support is connected to the bathtub shell. The front support includes a belt portion that has first and second ends mounted to the shell, and a downwardly extending support portion that includes a comfort opening and a cover configured to cover at least a part of the comfort opening. A strap for a bathtub insert is also disclosed, along with methods for using the bathtub insert and strap to support a baby for a bath.

A portable shower and bath chair system; the portable shower and bath chair system includes a chair and a support assembly for fitting the chair on a bathtub. The portable shower and bath chair system further includes a means for supplying and draining a liquid solution to/from the chair. The portable shower and bath chair system is useful for to aid a user, particularly users with mobility problems, in bathing and showering.

An assistive bath ring which is easily adjustable or expandable to accommodate needs of a growing child or a special need's child or adult is provided. The assistive bath ring comprises an essentially cylindrically shaped framework having a circular solid base with the base having an underside and a top side. A circularly shaped arm rail ring attached to the base by a plurality of height adjusting telescoping leg components with the arm rail ring having a front and a rear. A hinge in the circular shaped arm rail ring creates a gate to allow the circularly shaped arm rail ring to open and close. A swivel mechanism releasably secures to the underside of the base. The telescoping leg components comprise four leg components. Three leg components are attached to the top side of the base and one leg component is attached to the gate or all four leg components are attached to the top side of the base.

A semi-open bathing device (200) is provided, one aspect of which relates to multi-function showering device, comprising a chair assembly, a plurality of first dispensers (220/222), a supply assembly, a temperature regulator, and a waste water management assembly. In the semi-open bathing device (200), the chair assembly comprises a seat (202) with a hole (204) disposed in the center of the seat (202). A backrest (206) and two sidewalls (214) are coupled to the seat (202) respectively thereby forming a front opening for the chair assembly. The backrest (206) provides a support for the bather and the two sidewalls (214) are configured to contain the spillage of water. The plurality of first dispensers (220/222) is positioned onto the sidewalls (214) and/or the backrest (206) for dispensing water and/or air towards the bather. The supply assembly is located at backside of the backrest (206) for connecting to a water supply and an electricity supply.

A bathing seating assembly for facilitating washing of one's genitalia and anal region includes a panel, which substantially rigid. A plurality of legs is attached to and extends from a lower face of the panel. A pair of cutouts is positioned in the panel and extend singly into a front edge and a rear edge of the panel. Each cutout is positioned substantially equally distant from opposed side edges of the panel. The legs support the panel above a surface of a bathing enclosure, such as that for a tub or shower. A user can sit upon the upper face of the panel with their genitalia and anal region being accessible for bathing via the cutouts in the front edge and the rear edge, respectively. A plurality of orifices that is positioned in the panel drains water from the upper face.

A child bathing stand or chair for supporting a child, particularly an infant or baby, and for use during bathing. The bathing stand or chair having a pedestal for supporting in an elevated position the seat which supports the child's body. The seat includes a shell that forms a hollow pod having sides that act as guards , a seat base and a seatback and the seat base has lateral sides and a centrally disposed substantially planar middle section having a plurality of apertures arranged to allow water to channel and drain from the seat base during use.

A surface platform mounting system and method. The system includes a platform and a plurality of anchoring plates. The platform defines at least one anchoring edge and at least one free edge. Each anchoring edge defines an inwardly extending channel. Each anchoring plate is configured to be secured within a respective channel and within a respective slot of the surface.

A bathtub insert assembly for facilitating safe bathing includes a shell, which has a top that is open. A lower section of the shell is substantially complementary to a width of a bathtub. An interior surface of the shell is resilient and is configured to absorb an impact imparted by a user to prevent injury. A first plate and a second plate are coupled to a first and second ends of the shell, respectively. The first plate is configured to seat the user. The second plate is configured to support the user's feet. A pair of armrests is coupled to the shell between the first plate and the top of the shell. At least one rail is coupled to the interior surface and is configured to position items, such as soap, and to be grasped in a hand of the user to assist the user in sitting and rising.

A cervical spine and head supporting device is described herein for supporting a user's head when extended at least partially over the sink or basin. The device maintains alignment of the head with the neck or spine particularly as the user moves their head relative to the device or sink to prevent or minimize straining of the user's neck while washing their hair. The device generally comprises a base which is shaped for positioning within a sink or basin, a support column adjustable attached to the base, a supporting member extending from the support column, and a head support which is shaped to support a posterior region of a head of a user, where the head support is pivotably coupled to the supporting member such that the head support is adjustable with a movement of the head when the head is moved relative to the supporting member.