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US 2010/0148395 A1Published application
Bacteria-resistant grab bar
AssigneeLux Products Corporation
InventorStephen J. Gifford, III
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Abstract
A grab bar assembly includes an elongated metal grab bar; opposed end portions that extend from the grab bar; a mounting bracket associated with each end portion such that the grab bar may be attached to but spaced from a target surface; and a molded elastic handle extending along at least a portion of the grab bar which includes an antimicrobial agent and silicone rubber.
Claims20
A grab bar assembly comprising:
- an elongated metal grab bar;
- opposed end portions that extend from the grab bar;
- a mounting bracket associated with each end portion such that the grab bar may be attached to but spaced from a target surface;
- and
- a molded elastic handle extending along at least a portion of the grab bar and comprising an antimicrobial agent and silicone rubber.
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A method of producing a grab bar assembly comprising:
- forming a substantially tubular member into a grab bar having opposed end portions that extend from the grab bar such that the grab bar may be positioned adjacent to but spaced from a target surface;
- fixing a mounting plate to each end portion;
- applying a mold to at least a portion of the grab bar;
- introducing a mixture of silicone rubber and an antimicrobial agent into the mold;
- causing the mixture to cure and form an elastic handle;
- and
- removing the mold from around the elastic handle.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.