Backrest for bedpans
OwnerPhyllis Johnsoninventor
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Abstract
A backrest which is removably affixable to bedpans comprising a rigid padded plate, and affixing means for removably affixing the rigid padded plate adjacent to the rear portion of the bedpan, the rigid padded plate serving as a backrest which supports the user in a comfortable position.
Claims2
A backrest for bedpans comprising a rigid plate, affixing means for removably affixing said plate adjacent the rear portion of a bedpan, said plate thereby serving as a backrest when said bedpan is used in an independent horizontal supporting surface, said affixing means comprises a pair of substantially L-shaped brackets, each fixedly secured on a free end thereof to opposed sides of said plate, the other free ends of each of said substantially L-shaped brackets engaging the lowermost surface of said bedpan, a securing strap affixed on each end thereof to one of said L-shaped brackets adjacent the bend of said brackets, securing strap circumscribing the side and front walls of said bedpan.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.