| Bed bath -> Monitor Keywords |
|
|
 
Bed bathRelated Patent Categories: Baths, Closets, Sinks, And Spittoons, TubsBed bath description/claimsThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20070028378, Bed bath. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE [0001] The present invention relates to baths and more particularly to an inflatable bath for washing people in bed. BACKGROUND [0002] Washing the body and hair is important for health and well being. However, washing can be difficult if a person is bedridden or cannot easily leave the bed. Such a person must typically be carried to a bath or shower by one or more helpers, which is often difficult. Or the person needs to have a helper bring a basin of water and other necessary supplies to the bed so that the person can be painstakingly washed without unduly wetting the bed. But this method does not provide a full or fully satisfying bath. Moreover, if the bed becomes too wet as the result of splashing or spilling from the basin, the helper must take the person out of the bed and replace the bedding and perhaps the mattress. Washing the hair while in bed can be even more difficult, since the person has to move his or her head to the side of the bed to allow the hair on the head to be washed, which can be awkward or difficult for someone who is bedridden. [0003] Because of the difficulties associated with washing while in bed, mechanical means have been designed to help with this task. For example, U.S. Pat. No. 5,522,099 for Heier provides a wash water draining device for washing patients in bed, with a mattress base formed by inflatable chambers and disposed underneath a waterproof bed mattress. However, this method may be difficult to use, since few people have waterproof bed mattresses and purchasing them would be expensive. [0004] Therefore, there is a need for an inflatable bath that may be placed over most beds, so that a bedridden person can take a bath there. SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE [0005] The following explanation describes the present invention by way of example and not by way of limitation. [0006] It is an aspect of the present invention to provide an inflatable bath that may be placed over most beds, so that a bedridden person can take a bath there. [0007] It is another aspect of the present invention to provide means for inflating and deflating an inflatable bath. [0008] It is still another aspect of the present invention to provide means for filling and draining an inflatable bath. [0009] It is still another aspect of the present invention to provide means for controlling the temperature of the water for an inflatable bath. [0010] It is yet another aspect of the present invention to provide means for supplying air for a water massage to an inflatable bath. [0011] These and other aspects of the present invention will become readily apparent upon further review of the following specification and the associated drawing. An inflatable bath is provided that may be placed on most beds. A helper rolls a cart with a supply tank filled with water and a waste water tank beside a bed. The helper places a deflated bath underneath a person in the bed, by rolling the person first to one side and then to the other. The helper then inflates the bath and fills the bath with water from the supply tank by means of a water pump. The water in the supply tank is heated by a water heater, regulated by a water gauge. Optionally, air jets supply a water massage and a shower supplies a shower. After the person finishes bathing, the water is drained into another tank on the cart, and the bath is dried, deflated and removed from the bed. The helper can then wheel the cart away and dispose of the waste water. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0012] The following embodiments of the present invention are described by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying drawing, in which: [0013] FIG. 1 is a diagram that illustrates an inflatable bath that may be placed on most beds. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING FIGURES [0014] The following description of drawings is offered to illustrate the present invention clearly. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the concepts of the present invention are not limited to these specific details. Also, commonly known elements are shown in the diagram for clarity, as examples only and not as limitations of the present invention. [0015] As shown in FIG. 1, the present invention comprises the following elements: [0016] An inflatable bath 2, [0017] An inflation valve 4, [0018] A supply tank 6, [0019] A wheeled cart 8, Continue reading about Bed bath... Full patent description for Bed bath Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims Click on the above for other options relating to this Bed bath patent application. ###  How KEYWORD MONITOR works... a FREE service from FreshPatents1. Sign up (takes 30 seconds). 2. Fill in the keywords to be monitored. 3. Each week you receive an email with patent applications related to your keywords. Start now! - Receive info on patent apps like Bed bath or other areas of interest. ### Previous Patent Application: Pressurized device for toilets Next Patent Application: Gasket for installing a sink in a counter and methods of using same Industry Class: Baths, closets, sinks, and spittoons ### FreshPatents.com Support Thank you for viewing the Bed bath patent info. IP-related news and info Results in 0.13805 seconds Other interesting Feshpatents.com categories: Software: Finance , AI , Databases , Development , Document , Navigation , Error 174 |
 * Protect your Inventions * US Patent Office filing 
PATENT INFO |
|
