A47K17/02

Grab bar for support in various environments
11589715 · 2023-02-28 · ·

A grab bar includes a continuous support bar extending between a first end and a second end vertically spaced apart from the first end. The continuous support bar has a top section extending away from the first end, a bottom section extending away from the second end and angling upward toward the top section, and a bend formed between and connecting the top section and the bottom section. A brace member is coupled to and extends between the top section and the bottom section.

LIFT ASSIST DEVICE FOR A BATHROOM
20230056591 · 2023-02-23 ·

A lift-assist device is disclosed including a seat frame. A seat base can be pivotally coupled to the front side of the frame and moveable between a depressed and extended position. The seat base and seat frame are positionable over the toilet such that a central aperture on the seat base is positioned over the toilet bowl of the toilet. A first arm support can be coupled to the first lateral side of the seat frame and a extends from the top side of the seat frame. A first arm can be pivotally coupled to the first arm support about a point located between a front end and a rear end of the first arm, the rear end of the first arm supporting the seat base. A biasing member can be connected to the seat frame, the biasing member configured to bias the seat base in the extended position.

SEAT APPARATUS, MODULAR SEAT AND ROTATION MECHANISM
20220361723 · 2022-11-17 ·

A system and a method for a seat apparatus (100, 400) comprising a base (102); a seat (106), wherein the seat (106) is moveably connected to the base (102) such that the seat (106) is rotatable relative to the base (102); a locking assembly (300, 500) associated with the seat (106), the locking assembly (300, 500) configured to lock the seat (106) in one or more positions relative to the base (102); the locking assembly (300, 500) comprising a trigger (302, 502) that is manually actuable by a user; wherein the seat (106) is unlocked when the trigger (302, 502) is actuated, to allow the seat (106) to rotate relative to the base (102).

Advanced hygienic excreta system
11583147 · 2023-02-21 · ·

An accessory for an advanced hygienic excreta system comprising a base disposed around a bowl having a retracted position and an operational position; a seat having a convex surface configured to position a user's rectum below a user's knees when a user is seated on the seat and the seat is in a seated position; a footrest assembly having a footrest wherein the footrest is configured to be received into the base and to extend away from the base to support feet and legs of the user when the user is in a seated position; and, a controller carried by the base and connected to a motor set connected to the seat, footrest assembly and arm rest assembly and configured to receive input from an input device and actuate the motor set to extend and retract the seat, footrest, and arm rest.

Retractable Support Handle
20220354321 · 2022-11-10 ·

A retractable support handle includes a mounting bracket having a rear plate configured to secure to a mounting surface via one or more fasteners. A support bar includes a first end connected to a spring-loaded hinge within the mounting bracket and a second end extending outwardly from a slot disposed on a front plate of the mounting bracket. The support bar is rotatable between a raised vertical position and a lowered horizontal position. The spring-loaded hinge is configured to automatically return the support bar to the raised vertical position when the retractable support handle is not in use. A user may grasp and rotate the support bar to the lowered horizontal position to provide a support handle when needed. When the user releases the support bar, the spring-loaded hinge automatically retracts the support bar to the raised vertical position.

Foot ledge structure for toilet
11571094 · 2023-02-07 · ·

A toilet positionable above a floor comprise a toilet base and a foot ledge structure. The toilet base at least partially surrounds a lower portion of a toilet bowl and defines an inner area that at least partially contains the lower portion of the toilet bowl. The foot ledge structure comprises a foot ledge and a base bracket. The foot ledge is elevated above the floor and is movable between a retracted position and an extended position relative to the toilet base. The base bracket is positioned within the inner area of the toilet base and is configured to elevate the foot ledge above the floor. The foot ledge is movably attached to the base bracket. The base bracket is independently attachable to the floor from the toilet base.

Deployable transfer member for a lavatory
11571093 · 2023-02-07 · ·

A lavatory includes a toilet, a wall proximate to the toilet, and a transfer member moveably secured to the wall. The transfer member is moveable between a stowed position away from the toilet, and a deployed position. At least a portion of the transfer member in the deployed position is supported by at least a portion of the toilet.

SUPPORT ASSEMBLY AND MOUNTING SYSTEM
20220349521 · 2022-11-03 ·

A support assembly that includes a structural member that is delimited by a first end and a second end with a first end cap configured to be at least partially disposed within the first end of the structural member and a second end cap configured to be at least partially disposed within the second end of the structural member to mount the structural member to a structure. The support assembly allows for forces to be applied in all directions without causing rotation or disengagement of the support assembly from a mounting structure.

Device for providing health and wellness data through foot imaging

A system to provide health and wellness data, comprising a platform for placement; at least one imaging sensor associated with the platform for capturing images; and a processor adapted to analyze the images to determine health and wellness data is disclosed. A toilet for assessing health and wellness of a user, comprising a bowl supported by a base; a platform for placement of a user's feet; at least one imaging sensor mounted on the base; and a processor adapted to analyze the images to determine health and wellness is disclosed. A method for assessing health and wellness comprising acquiring one or more images of the foot a user; using a processor to analyze the one or more images for health and wellness factors; and making the results of the health and wellness analysis available to the user on one or more digital platforms is disclosed.

Device for providing health and wellness data through foot imaging

A system to provide health and wellness data, comprising a platform for placement; at least one imaging sensor associated with the platform for capturing images; and a processor adapted to analyze the images to determine health and wellness data is disclosed. A toilet for assessing health and wellness of a user, comprising a bowl supported by a base; a platform for placement of a user's feet; at least one imaging sensor mounted on the base; and a processor adapted to analyze the images to determine health and wellness is disclosed. A method for assessing health and wellness comprising acquiring one or more images of the foot a user; using a processor to analyze the one or more images for health and wellness factors; and making the results of the health and wellness analysis available to the user on one or more digital platforms is disclosed.