Patent classifications
A47K3/003
Bathtub platform insert
A bathtub platform insert is described herein (e.g., a footrest, backrest, or table). For example, a bathtub footrest insert herein allows a bather to adjust the length of the “sitting portion” of the bathtub, by securely inserting the bathtub footrest to establish a customizable distance between a backrest of the bathtub to the footrest, such that a bather of shorter height may comfortably stay above the water while soaking in a bathtub. In one embodiment, an example bathtub platform insert herein may comprise: a support surface; adjustable securing members extending outwardly widthwise from the support surface; and gripping end pieces on each end of the adjustable securing members; wherein the adjustable securing members are adjustable to extend an overall width of the bathtub platform insert between opposing pairs of gripping end pieces to secure the opposing pairs of gripping end pieces against a wall of a bathtub.
Safety device and systems for bath enclosures
Disclosed are systems and devices including handholds that can be added to bath enclosures to improve safety of the user. The handhold can be securely attached to a shower surface or a bath surface. A handle is configured to provide the handhold by allowing a user to grasp thereto. A support substrate is coupled to the handle providing a rigid base. A first adhesive layer couples the support substrate to the shower surface or the bath surface and is configured to support the weight of the system upon mounting the system to the shower surface or the bath surface. A second adhesive layer couples the support substrate to the shower surface or the bath surface and is configured to support the weight of the system and a weight applied by the user after curing.
Ergonomic grab bar
A grab bar is disclosed. The grab bar includes an undulating grab portion. The undulating grab portion includes an outwardly angled section and an inwardly angled section that are connected by one or more parallel sections (i.e., one or more “plateau sections”). At one end, the grab portion includes a first mounting portion that can be connected (e.g., mounted) to a fixed surface. At its other end, the grab portion includes a second mounting portion that can be connected (e.g., mounted) to the fixed surface or any other fixed surface. The plateau section may include one or more inwardly extending subportions.
Compression-mounted shower grab bar
The compression-mounted shower grab bar incorporates a grab bar, a plurality of mounting plates, a plurality of mounting caps, and a shower. The shower further comprises a first wall and a second wall. The compression-mounted shower grab bar is adapted for use by a client. The compression-mounted shower grab bar forms a structure the client can grasp for improved stability. The compression-mounted shower grab bar mounts between the first wall and the second wall of the shower. The plurality of mounting caps secures the grab bar to the plurality of mounting plates. The grab bar applies a compressive force that presses the plurality of mounting plates against the first wall and the second wall such that the grab bar is: a) secured to a fixed position in the shower; and, b) transfers the load of the client to the first wall and the second wall.
Deployable handle devices
Handle devices for building, including bathing, environments that can be stored in and deployed from recesses in the walls of the environments. The handle devices may include emergency contact capabilities to enable a user to contact an emergency contact. Universal handle devices can be mounted to the contoured walls of a free standing tub. Handle devices may have a handle, a handle housing, a gear shaft connected to the handle, a spring and a lock housing. Other handle devices have housings with a gear rod and a guide channel. Some handle devices have a plurality of links rotatably coupled to the housing and the handle, and a stowage locking lever housed within the handle.
GRAB RAIL
A grab rail (10) includes an elongate central grip region (12) extending in a linear direction and two end portions (14). Each end portion (14) includes an elbow formation (18) extending from and contiguous with the grip region through to a direction generally transverse to the grip region and terminating in a surface engaging formation (20). The central grip region (12) includes a photo luminescent material that accumulates energy under normal or day light conditions and automatically emits light under low light conditions to glow in the dark. The grab rail does not require a power source and provides enhanced visibility in low or dark lighting conditions, and is particularly useful in care facilities and where people suffer from mobility issues.
Safety handle device
A safety handle device includes a handle tube unit, a plurality of joint members, and a plurality of support tube units. The handle tube unit is formed with a tube channel that has two openings, and has a plurality of mounting holes. Each joint member is detachably disposed in the tube channel and has an engaging bore. Each support tube unit includes a support tube subunit detachably coupled to the handle tube unit, a fastening member passing through the respective mounting hole and engaged detachably with the engaging bore of the respective joint member, a securing seat adapted to be fixed to a wall, and a securing member extending into the support tube subunit and connected to the securing seat.
ROTARY BATHTUB GRAB-BAR CHAIR
A rotary bathtub grab-bar chair includes a base body, a rotary base, and a seat. A fixed board is provided on the base body and is threadedly provided with a threaded rod. A moving block is threadedly connected to the threaded rod and is connected with a clip board. The clip board and the fixed board are movable toward each other by rotating the threaded rod. The base body further has annularly arranged and equally spaced bolt holes. The rotary base is coupled to, and rotatable but limited in movement with respect to, the base body and includes a bolt tube to correspond to any of the bolt holes. A bolt can move in the bolt tube and be movably engaged in any of the bolt holes. The seat is coupled to the rotary base and has openings. One can enter a bathtub easily while seated on the seat.
Shower storage systems
A storage system for a shower enclosure includes a first wall member, a second wall member, and a storage accessory. The first wall member includes a corner defining a recessed portion. The first wall member further includes a corner notch disposed along the corner within the recessed portion, and a first side notch disposed along an inner side surface of the first wall member adjacent the recessed portion. The second wall member is coupled to the first wall member at an end of the corner adjacent the recessed portion and is oriented perpendicular to the first wall member. The second wall member includes a second side notch disposed along an inner side surface of the second wall member. The storage accessory is removably coupled between the first wall member and the second wall member at the corner notch, the first side notch, and the second side notch.
Safety illumination solutions for handrails, grab bars, floor mats and the like
A safety cover for use on a handrail, grab bar or peripheral edge of a fixture or object at a darkened location. The cover features a longitudinally split tubular member of resiliently flexible material and an illumination source carried thereby that is operable to provide illumination of the darkened location. The tubular member has a circumferential resiliency that biases two free edges of the tubular member toward one another from to automatically close up the longitudinal split, whereby the tubular member frictionally grips the rail, bar or peripheral edge over which it is placed. An illuminating floor mat or toilet lid cover features at least one longitudinally-shaped illumination member running along at least one peripheral edge of the mat or cover with one or more light-emitting areas of said longitudinally-shaped illumination member in a visually detectable position left unconcealed by the mat or cover.