Illuminated grab bar
AssigneeGreat Grabz, LLC
InventorsAbbie J. W. Sladick, Ashley Armstrong
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Abstract
A combination grab or article support bar and light source is may comprise an elongated bar body, wherein the bar body is translucent or transparent; means for attaching the bar body to a wall; and means for lighting at least partially located within the bar body. The means for lighting may comprise fiber optic lighting, Light-Emitting Diode (LED) lighting, or any of a plurality of other means for lighting such as fluorescent or incandescent lights.
Claims17
A combination grab or article support bar and light source, comprising:
- an elongated bar body, wherein the bar body is translucent or transparent;
- means for attaching the bar body to a wall;
- and,
- means for lighting at least partially located within the bar body.
A combination grab bar and light, comprising:
- a translucent bar body;
- and,
- a light source at least partially located within the bar body, wherein, the grab bar is capable of supporting the weight of a person.
A method of providing light for a room, comprising:
- providing a support bar selected from the group consisting of grab bars, towel bars, and toilet paper holders;
- wherein the support bar is at least partially translucent or transparent;
- and
- placing a light source at least partially inside the support bar such that light shines through the bar and provides light for the room.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.