# US 11,076,724 B1 · Devices and methods for water control

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- Number: US 11,076,724 B1
- Document ID: US11076724B1
- Status: Granted
- Kind: B1
- Application number: 16/899,900
- Filed: 2020-06-12
- Granted: 2021-08-03
- Earliest claimed: 2017-06-05
- Applicants: Marsha B. Vaughn
- Inventors: Marsha B. Vaughn
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US11076724B1

## CPC

- A47K 3/122: {Seats (specially adapted for showers A47K3/282)}
- A47K 3/001: {Accessories for baths, not provided for in other subgroups of group A47K3/00; Insertions, e.g. for babies; Tubs suspended or inserted in baths; Security or alarm devices; Protecting linings or coverings; Devices for cleaning or disinfecting baths; Bath insulation}
- A61G 7/1003: {mounted on or in combination with a bath-tub}
- A61G 7/1025: {Lateral movement of patients, e.g. horizontal transfer}
- A47K: SANITARY EQUIPMENT; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR, e.g. TOILET ACCESSORIES
- A61G: TRANSPORT, PERSONAL CONVEYANCES OR ACCOMMODATION SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR PATIENTS OR DISABLED PERSONS (appliances for aiding patients or disabled persons to walk A61H3/00); OPERATING TABLES OR CHAIRS; CHAIRS FOR DENTISTRY; FUNERAL DEVICES (embalming corpses A01N1/00)

## Abstract

Disclosed are methods, devices and kits for controlling water flow when using a transfer bench, comprising a transfer bench splash guard.

## Claims

### Claim 1

A transfer bench splash guard, comprising:
a planar structure, comprising:
a top side;
a bottom side;
four edges, wherein optionally two of the four edges are angled upwardly from the topside;
wherein a third edge comprises an attachment element for attaching the splash guard apparatus, wherein the attachment element is configured so that the entire planar structure of the splash guard is angled downwardly when attached under a transfer bench; and the edge opposite the attachment element is open.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

The transfer bench splash guard of claim 1, wherein the optionally angled two edges are of a size to prevent water from flowing over the sides of the planar structure.

### Claim 3 (depends on 1)

The transfer bench splash guard of claim 1, wherein the top side further comprises a covering made from a water resistant material.

### Claim 4 (depends on 1)

The transfer bench splash guard of claim 1, wherein the top side comprises a surface that collects hard matter from fluid.

### Claim 5 (depends on 1)

The transfer bench splash guard of claim 1, wherein the top side is shaped to direct a flow of fluid.

### Claim 6 (depends on 1)

The transfer bench splash guard of claim 1, wherein the top side is substantially flat.

### Claim 7 (depends on 1)

The transfer bench splash guard of claim 1, wherein the planar member is curved downward.

### Claim 8 (depends on 1)

The transfer bench splash guard of claim 1, wherein the planar structure is rectangular.

### Claim 9 (depends on 1)

The transfer bench splash guard of claim 1, wherein the planar structure is angled in such a manner as to create a funnel for fluid to flow.

### Claim 10 (depends on 1)

The transfer bench splash guard of claim 1, wherein the open side is connected to a receptacle.

### Claim 11 (depends on 1)

The transfer bench splash guard of claim 1, wherein the bottom has a protective material or covering to prevent damage to an opposing surface.

### Claim 12 (depends on 1)

The transfer bench splash guard of claim 1, wherein the bottom side has an adhesive material or covering to prevent movement of the member on an opposing surface.

### Claim 13 (depends on 1)

The transfer bench splash guard of claim 1, wherein the bottom side is at least partially covered by a water-resistant material.

### Claim 14 (depends on 1)

The transfer bench splash guard of claim 1, wherein the attachment element is selected from the group comprising: a snap-fit member and a clip.

### Claim 15

A method of using transfer bench splash guard, comprising:
attaching to a transfer bench a transfer bench splash guard comprising, a top side; a bottom side; and four edges, wherein optionally two of the four edges are angled upwardly from the topside; wherein a third edge comprises an attachment element for attaching the splash guard apparatus, wherein the attachment element is configured so that the entire planar structure of the splash guard is angled downwardly when attached under a transfer bench; and the edge opposite the attachment element is open, so that the majority of the transfer bench splash guard is below a horizontal surface of the transfer bench.