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US 4,733,418 AGranted
Bathing apparatus
AssigneeEnabling Devices, Inc.
InventorHenry D. Luther
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Abstract
An apparatus for assisting a handicapped or physically impaired person into and out of a bathing receptacle contains a stanchion mounted independently of the receptacle, a seat which is pivotably attached to the stanchion and a leg support. The stanchion contains a hydraulic cylinder for raising and lowering the seat. The leg support can also be elevated or retracted. The entire apparatus is foldable and can thus be stored out of the way when not in use.
Claims8
A bathing apparatus for moving a person into and out of a bathing receptacle;
- comprising:
- a stanchion, said stanchion mounted independently of the bathing receptacle, one end of said stanchion being securable to a floor and the remaining end of said stanchion being securable to a ceiling, a seat assembly, said seat assembly having a frame, said seat assembly frame pivotably attached to said stanchion, said stanchion having a means for raising and lowering said seat assembly, said stanchion means for raising and lowering said seat assembly being adjustably attached to said stanchion, a leg support, said leg support being pivotably connected to said seat assembly, a hydraulic cylinder, said hydraulic cylinder having one end thereof connected to said leg support and the other end thereof being connected to said seat assembly, said hydraulic cylinder capable of raising and lowering said leg support.
A bathing apparatus for lifting a person in and out of a bathing receptacle;
- comprising:
- a stanchion having a vertical axis, a seat assembly having a frame and a seat portion, said frame pivotably attached to said stanchion about said vertical axis, said stanchion having a hydraulic cylinder for raising and lowering said seat assembly;
- a leg support, said leg support pivotably attached to said seat assembly,
- a leg hydraulic cylinder, said leg hydraulic cylinder attached to said seat assembly and to said leg support, said hydraulic cylinder capable of raising and lowering said leg support.
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