EP1029525A3 - Lifting apparatus for bathers - Google Patents

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EP1029525A3
EP1029525A3 EP00301132A EP00301132A EP1029525A3 EP 1029525 A3 EP1029525 A3 EP 1029525A3 EP 00301132 A EP00301132 A EP 00301132A EP 00301132 A EP00301132 A EP 00301132A EP 1029525 A3 EP1029525 A3 EP 1029525A3
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seat
bath
bathers
lifting apparatus
pivoting
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John Geoffrey Humpherson
Edward Griffiths
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Premier Bathrooms Ltd
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61G—TRANSPORT, PERSONAL CONVEYANCES, OR ACCOMMODATION SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR PATIENTS OR DISABLED PERSONS; OPERATING TABLES OR CHAIRS; CHAIRS FOR DENTISTRY; FUNERAL DEVICES
    • A61G7/00—Beds specially adapted for nursing; Devices for lifting patients or disabled persons
    • A61G7/10—Devices for lifting patients or disabled persons, e.g. special adaptations of hoists thereto
    • A61G7/1001—Devices for lifting patients or disabled persons, e.g. special adaptations of hoists thereto specially adapted for specific applications
    • A61G7/1003—Devices for lifting patients or disabled persons, e.g. special adaptations of hoists thereto specially adapted for specific applications mounted on or in combination with a bath-tub
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61G—TRANSPORT, PERSONAL CONVEYANCES, OR ACCOMMODATION SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR PATIENTS OR DISABLED PERSONS; OPERATING TABLES OR CHAIRS; CHAIRS FOR DENTISTRY; FUNERAL DEVICES
    • A61G7/00—Beds specially adapted for nursing; Devices for lifting patients or disabled persons
    • A61G7/10—Devices for lifting patients or disabled persons, e.g. special adaptations of hoists thereto
    • A61G7/1013—Lifting of patients by
    • A61G7/1019—Vertical extending columns or mechanisms
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61G—TRANSPORT, PERSONAL CONVEYANCES, OR ACCOMMODATION SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR PATIENTS OR DISABLED PERSONS; OPERATING TABLES OR CHAIRS; CHAIRS FOR DENTISTRY; FUNERAL DEVICES
    • A61G7/00—Beds specially adapted for nursing; Devices for lifting patients or disabled persons
    • A61G7/10—Devices for lifting patients or disabled persons, e.g. special adaptations of hoists thereto
    • A61G7/104—Devices carried or supported by
    • A61G7/1044—Stationary fixed means, e.g. fixed to a surface or bed
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61G—TRANSPORT, PERSONAL CONVEYANCES, OR ACCOMMODATION SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR PATIENTS OR DISABLED PERSONS; OPERATING TABLES OR CHAIRS; CHAIRS FOR DENTISTRY; FUNERAL DEVICES
    • A61G7/00—Beds specially adapted for nursing; Devices for lifting patients or disabled persons
    • A61G7/10—Devices for lifting patients or disabled persons, e.g. special adaptations of hoists thereto
    • A61G7/1049—Attachment, suspending or supporting means for patients
    • A61G7/1059—Seats
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61G—TRANSPORT, PERSONAL CONVEYANCES, OR ACCOMMODATION SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR PATIENTS OR DISABLED PERSONS; OPERATING TABLES OR CHAIRS; CHAIRS FOR DENTISTRY; FUNERAL DEVICES
    • A61G7/00—Beds specially adapted for nursing; Devices for lifting patients or disabled persons
    • A61G7/10—Devices for lifting patients or disabled persons, e.g. special adaptations of hoists thereto
    • A61G7/1073—Parts, details or accessories
    • A61G7/1076—Means for rotating around a vertical axis
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61G—TRANSPORT, PERSONAL CONVEYANCES, OR ACCOMMODATION SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR PATIENTS OR DISABLED PERSONS; OPERATING TABLES OR CHAIRS; CHAIRS FOR DENTISTRY; FUNERAL DEVICES
    • A61G7/00—Beds specially adapted for nursing; Devices for lifting patients or disabled persons
    • A61G7/10—Devices for lifting patients or disabled persons, e.g. special adaptations of hoists thereto
    • A61G7/1073—Parts, details or accessories
    • A61G7/1082—Rests specially adapted for
    • A61G7/1096—Knee, upper or lower leg

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  • Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Nursing (AREA)
  • Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • Animal Behavior & Ethology (AREA)
  • General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Public Health (AREA)
  • Veterinary Medicine (AREA)
  • Devices For Medical Bathing And Washing (AREA)
  • Hydroponics (AREA)
  • Load-Engaging Elements For Cranes (AREA)
  • Coating With Molten Metal (AREA)
  • Bathtubs, Showers, And Their Attachments (AREA)

Abstract

Lifting apparatus is intended to enable bathers to be positioned in a conventional bath when unable to access the bath in the normal way. The apparatus includes a seat 10 which is connected to a lifting mechanism to raise and lower the seat over the side of the bath 12. There is a pivot for pivoting the seat about the vertical axis of a pillar 11 when the seat is raised. A leg support 14 is provided with a mechanism for pivoting the support 14 about a horizontal axis when the seat is in the elevated position to cause the bathers legs to be lifted clear of the side of the bath. <IMAGE>
EP00301132A 1999-02-16 2000-02-15 Lifting apparatus for bathers Expired - Lifetime EP1029525B1 (en)

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GB9903367 1999-02-16
GBGB9903367.2A GB9903367D0 (en) 1999-02-16 1999-02-16 Lifting apparatus for bathers

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EP1029525A2 EP1029525A2 (en) 2000-08-23
EP1029525A3 true EP1029525A3 (en) 2001-02-07
EP1029525B1 EP1029525B1 (en) 2008-05-14

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AT (1) ATE395027T1 (en)
DE (2) DE60038835D1 (en)
ES (1) ES2155422T3 (en)
GB (2) GB9903367D0 (en)

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GB2411829A (en) * 2004-03-09 2005-09-14 & R Disability Services Ltd Ab Adjustable-seat bathing aid
GB2469311B (en) * 2009-04-08 2013-07-24 Astor Bannerman Medical Ltd Transfer system
JP6406659B2 (en) * 2014-03-26 2018-10-17 積水ホームテクノ株式会社 Care chair
EP3040063A1 (en) 2014-12-29 2016-07-06 Robotics Care AB Bathing aid
US11318058B2 (en) 2019-04-10 2022-05-03 Malcolm Berg Lift for water entry/exit and methods of manufacture and use thereof

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US3918108A (en) * 1973-09-06 1975-11-11 Raymond M Feyerherm Portable bath lift
WO1988000821A1 (en) * 1986-08-01 1988-02-11 David Boublil Seat for taking a handicapped person into the water of a bath-tub
US4733418A (en) * 1986-04-25 1988-03-29 Enabling Devices, Inc. Bathing apparatus
GB2197636A (en) * 1986-11-21 1988-05-25 Hockley Plate & Metal Company Device for lifting disabled persons

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US4432359A (en) * 1981-05-16 1984-02-21 James Industries Limited Equipment for handling invalids and the disabled

Patent Citations (4)

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US3918108A (en) * 1973-09-06 1975-11-11 Raymond M Feyerherm Portable bath lift
US4733418A (en) * 1986-04-25 1988-03-29 Enabling Devices, Inc. Bathing apparatus
WO1988000821A1 (en) * 1986-08-01 1988-02-11 David Boublil Seat for taking a handicapped person into the water of a bath-tub
GB2197636A (en) * 1986-11-21 1988-05-25 Hockley Plate & Metal Company Device for lifting disabled persons

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EP1029525B1 (en) 2008-05-14
ES2155422T1 (en) 2001-05-16
GB2349334A (en) 2000-11-01
DE1029525T1 (en) 2001-09-06
GB2349334B (en) 2001-10-10
ES2155422T3 (en) 2008-11-01
ATE395027T1 (en) 2008-05-15
GB9903367D0 (en) 1999-04-07
DE60038835D1 (en) 2008-06-26
GB0003303D0 (en) 2000-04-05
EP1029525A2 (en) 2000-08-23

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