Bathing aid
OwnerElizabeth Hogan, Julie Nolaninventors
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Abstract
A bathing aid adapted to support the body of a person attending to a child in a bathtub. The bathing aid supports the body of a person kneeling adjacent the bathtub and reaching into the bathtub. The bathing aid includes a frame mounted to the bathtub, at least one post vertically extending from the frame, and a cushioned support pad mounted to the post. The cushioned support pad is positioned to support the torso of the user to minimize muscle strain and free the hands of user. The height of the post and the orientation of the support pad may be varied to enhance the comfort and support of the user. Aspects of the invention may also be used for non-bathing applications, for example, by healthcare professionals, animal caretakers, assembly-line workers, and technicians.
Claims20
A support structure adapted to support an person accessing the inside of an enclosure, the enclosure having a vertically-extending sidewall, the support structure comprising:
- a frame adapted to engage the vertically extending sidewall;
- at least one post vertically extending from the frame, the post having a first end mounted to the frame and a second end;
- a cushioned support pad mounted to the second end of the post, the cushioned support pad adapted to support the person while the person accesses the inside of the enclosure.
A bathing aid adapted to support a person kneeling on the floor adjacent a bathtub and bathing an occupant of the bathtub, the bathtub having a vertically extending sidewall having an upper ledge, the bathing aid comprising:
- a frame adapted to engage the vertically extending sidewall;
- at least one post vertically extending from the frame, the post having a first end mounted to the frame and a second end;
- a cushioned support pad mounted to the second end of the post, the cushioned support pad adapted to support the torso of the person while the person bathes the occupant of the bathtub.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.