Pool ladder
OwnerDaniel J. Ceroneinventor
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Abstract
A pool ladder for use by individuals confined to a wheelchair having a top step which is at a height substantially equal to the height of a wheelchair seat, and a second step which is at a height slightly above the wheelchair foot rests. Both the top step and the second step are moveably connected to the ladder so as to allow them to be moved aside during standard use. A series of support members serve a dual purpose by supporting the steps of the ladder and also providing handgrips for one entering or exiting the pool.
Claims14
A pool ladder to facilitate the downward movement of an individual from a wheelchair which is positioned on a plane surface, such as a pool deck, into a pool comprising:
- means for supporting a plurality of steps in the form of a flight of stairs running downwardly from a top step into the pool, the top step being at a position accessible from a wheelchair on the deck;
- a top step connected to the support means, said top step positioned to be accessible from a wheelchair on the deck and at a height above the deck approximately equal to the height of a wheelchair seat;
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- a plurality of steps which, together with the top step, form a flight of stairs running downwardly into the pool.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.