Title: Recessed bathtub

Abstract: A bathtub which has specific advantages for certain physically handicapped or infirm persons. The bathtub includes a circular well which is recessed below the floor level. A crescent-shaped bench is included which supports the user in a comfortable sitting position and provides a step, also below the floor level, to accommodate the ingress and egress of the user. A pair of remotely disposed showerheads are included which may selectively be turned on or off in unison and/or individually. A hand railing having a gate portion is disposed a distance above the floor and extends circumferentially around the well to provide a safety barrier and to assist the user into and out of the bathtub.

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Inventors: Walker, Irene D. (Cleveland, MS, US)

Application Number: 305489
Filing Date: 1972-11-10
Publication_date: 1976-07-27
Assignee:
Primary Class(es): 4/570 4/577.1, 4/590
Other Classes:
US Patent Ref:

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1997249	Apr, 1935	Dobbs	4/173.
2204929	Jun, 1940	Fairhurst	4/146.
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Other Refs: 455,283498,156

Feb, 1950	IT
Jan, 1939	UK

Primary Examiner: Gilreath, Stanley N.
Assistant Examiner: Massenberg, Donald B.
Attorney: Walker, III; John R.