8A shows the handle 800 mounted on the internal panel of the tub door 850. The flat panel 303 forms the inner surface of the door and is wider than the door threshold, thereby helping to form the water seal by applying pressure to a gasket (not shown) around the perimeter of the door threshold. 0000061585 00000 n
The locking pins are held within respective pins guides 723, 724 that keep the pins moving in a straight line as they are pushed and pulled by the pivotally coupled locking levers 711, 712, similar to cylinders for pistons driven by a crank shaft. I thought it was time to let you know how pleased I am with my new safety tub. trailer
1280 2 Ave S, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 0E6 Canada, 32-wide door makes it the easiest tub to get into, Extruded aluminum door & door jam means its leak-proof for life, Lifetime warranty on shell, faucets, and door, Automatic locking door to prevent accidental openings, Very low threshold so you can walk in without lifting your legs high, Easy reach drain controls with failsafe chain, Converts your current tub into a walk-in tub. It was designed to fit anywhere a traditional 5 tub can, making it practical for many bathroom designs. `ce125ppqvw68aP]:dzPj6a4pBfMe=@[wW;\a`#H;$HH.w!i.`m`gUs}`GXX@l@Bc*6RHZcRqd cX00)W ;PDjT-;@
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The door has a threshold piece that fits within the door threshold and an internal flat panel that faces the interior of the bathtub when the door is closed. 2004-2022 FreePatentsOnline.com.
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Plus, it has a wider door opening than other models which also helps accessibility. 3A-3C and 4A-4C the hinge 320 and corresponding second axis mount 321 are coupled at approximately the middle of the door 300. FIG.
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In addition, depending on the size and width of the door, the locking mechanism might only include one locking lever and locking pin on one side of the door, rather than two levers moving in opposite directions to secure both sides of the door. One tub wont suit everyone. Such limitations might include physical disabilities or simply the reduced strength, balance and range of motion that typically occur with advancing age. 0000069182 00000 n
5A-5C show both perspective and top plan views of the tub 500 as the door moves between the closed and open positions. 0000043346 00000 n
Depending on your plumbing and the orientation of your bathroom, your KOHLER Authorized Dealer will install either a right- or left-side opening door. 0000067400 00000 n
Frequent warm water massage aids in keeping your muscles supple, improves the quality of your sleep, and can provide natural pain relief from arthritis. Plus, it has a wider door opening than other models which also helps accessibility. | Subject Access Request With a traditional inward-swinging door, the Fairmount is. Each towel bar is sized to fit all sliding tub and sliding shower doors. The double axis hinge is able to open the door towards the inside of the tub by pivoting about the first axis toward the inside of the bathtub as the door in turn counter rotates about the second axis at the distal end of the hinge, in the direction opposite to that of the hinge. I will recommend them as excellent workers and workmanship. 0000063169 00000 n
Its common for most sliding tub and sliding shower doors to use two bar posts that install onto the door. Some people have small bathrooms where only an inward-swinging door will fit, while other people may have plenty of room for a more accessible, outward-swinging door. The invention includes a door that is shaped to fit a door threshold in the side or end of the walk-in tub. Accessories and Replacement Parts for the Ibis Walk-In Bathtub. | Shower Enclosures FIG. Therefore, with the second axis mount 321 positioned approximately in the center of the door 300, the rotation of the door about the second axis mount reduces the area of the foot well crossed by the door by roughly half compared to the prior art design which hinges at one side of the door, requiring the entire width of the door to swing across the foot well. 0000061319 00000 n
Cannot be combined with any other advertised offer. Designed for tubs tucked into alcoves or corners, the shower wall makeswalk-in tubs more versatile.
When the bather is ready to get out, they simply push back the accordion-like wall and exit as normal. I only regret I didnt get it sooner. 0000041805 00000 n
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Our high-flow faucets minimize the wait as much as possible, but a heated seat is a great add-on to keep you warm for those few minutes while the tub fills. FIGS. 0000049976 00000 n
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My husband, Chuck absolutely loves his tub bath.
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The Rio is great for small bathrooms with its 26-wide design. In the present example, both levers 711, 712 are coupled to the outer face of the rotating member 730, but they can be coupled to the inner face or on opposite faces of the mount as well. 0000066078 00000 n
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among walk-in tubs. FIG. Thank you very much. They were kind and very tidy as they worked. & Terms of Use. One locking mechanism might be sufficient for smaller doors, whereas three or more might be needed for larger ones. There is no minimum monthly payment required during the promotional period. As a result, the swing path of the door 300 is opposite the user and away from the user's legs. The jets and warmth are wonderful therapy. A unique feature of the Delta Shower Door program is the length of all the towel bars in our shower hardware collection. Like the prior art inward swinging door, the door 300 of the present invention lies along the inner wall of the tub opposite the seat when fully opened, providing easy access into and out of the tub. A unique feature of the Delta Shower Door program is the length of all the towel bars in our shower hardware collection. The locking mechanism is internal to the door and is illustrated here with the outer door panel removed. This durable, easy-to-clean pillow attaches to the back rest of any of our tubs. , which makes it easier to get into and out of the bath.
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Calls made to phone numbers on this website may be recorded for quality assurance. To create a watertight seal once youre comfortably seated, simply close the door and turn the handle. 0000063622 00000 n
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However, despite the advantages of the improved door design shown in FIG. After 8 years in a wheelchair, the shower does not offer the same relaxing experience. It will be understood by one of ordinary skill in the art that numerous variations will be possible to the disclosed embodiments without going outside the scope of the invention as disclosed in the claims. Depending on the size of the foot well of the tub, the size and length of the user's legs and the degree of impairment, the user may have a great deal of difficulty opening and closing the door while inside the tub. 4C shows how the goose neck geometry of the second axis mount 321 creates a space to allow a hinge cover (shown in FIGS. 0000043699 00000 n
Easy in, easy out. Dealer sets all prices and is responsible for full amount of discount. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Often called towel bars, towel handles, door knobs or pivot knobs, these handles allow glass doors to be opened and closed when entering and exiting shower enclosures. NMLS #1416362 The door assembly further comprises a hinge assembly that includes a first axis mount coupled to the door threshold and a second axis mount coupled to the outer side of the door. The door itself 300 counter rotates on the second axis mount 321, allowing it to pivot in the opposite direction of the hinge 320, as denoted by arrow 340 in FIG. With any walk-in tub, you have to wait in the tub while it fills. 0000000016 00000 n
Adding to the difficulty in maintaining a proper seal is the fact that most walk-in tubs do not have a door frame. On frameless glass doors, holes drilled through the glass provide the means of attachment while generally improving the overall appearance of the door. 0000044137 00000 n
We were very impressed with your installation crew. 8C. The IMS installation team led by David and his two brothers were so expert and clean in their installation of our new handicapped access slide in tub. 0000068119 00000 n
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In addition to all of our included standard features, it can also be equipped with any of our options. Very relaxing and secure. 0000067928 00000 n
7A shows the locking mechanism in the open position, and FIG. Thank you for your help in our selection of the perfect therapy tub for my wife. Also known as our bariatric tub, it was designed for larger individuals or anyone who just wants a bit more room. Your concern about her exact problems in the selection of the type of tub she needed was truly appreciated. The So-Lo is an economical, standard bathtub with a door that allows the user to walk in, without having to step over the side. 15, 2009, the technical disclosures of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference. FIG. 0000007240 00000 n
The upright design also means it uses less water than other models.
GreenSky Program is a program name for certain consumer credit plans extended by participating lenders to borrowers for the purchase of goods and/or services from participating merchants. The door 300 only crosses part of the foot well, specifically the far outside corner of the foot well (relative to the seat) during opening and closing, leaving the leg space in front of the tub seat largely unobstructed.
Ozone is a 100% safe, natural chemical compound that is a very effective cleanser. I have trouble walking and standing. It has a smaller footprint than other models and can fit through narrow doorways. zfLggKggKgg!Wr\!Wr\!Wr\!Wr\!Wr%q7ao z&7\WUp\WUp\W]"* Similar to the Panama, the Grandeur also has a wide door opening but its larger, overall. FIGS. Combine a rejuvenating massage with your bathing routine. 0000064225 00000 n
In an alternate embodiment, the door assembly may include multiple hinge assemblies. It comes with quick-filling taps and sits on 8 leveling legs for easy installation. It should be noted that if the rotating mount 730 were to continue rotating counterclockwise past the locked position shown in FIG. ^.6Lx_/qS0Ui.\
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but all interest is waived if the purchase amount is paid before the expiration of the promotional period.
Also present in this design is a door frame 202 onto which the door 201 is mounted. A bar connects the two posts to allow a towel or other item to be placed over the bar.
As shown in the figures, the locking levers 711, 712 are pivotally coupled to opposite ends of the rotating mount 730 across from each other. 8A) on the inside of the door. By having the door counter rotate on the second axis mount 321 as the hinge 320 rotates about the first axis mount 311, the area of the foot well crossed by the door 300 is determined primarily by the length of the double axis hinge rather than the width of the door and will vary according to the width of the door and door frame as well as the width and length of the foot well. 0000066003 00000 n
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As the name implies the threshold piece 302 fills the space of the door threshold and forms the outer surface of the door 300. 3A-3C show a perspective view of a lever hinged side door for a walk-in bath tub in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention. The other end of the shaft 820 is coupled to a fitted insert 820 that engages a recess 801 in the base of the handle 800. 0000067664 00000 n
It has a smaller footprint than other models and can fit through narrow doorways. Expand To View Full Financing Offer Disclaimer, Easy-to-turn handle creates watertight seal. 7A). 0000044576 00000 n
$1,500 off average price of KOHLER walk-in bath. I really appreciated all the time you spent with me explaining the product and answering my many questions and allaying my apprehensions. 0000056113 00000 n
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2, it creates a new problem of its own. Really dressed up the bathroom beautifully. I feel safe! Heres some more details about each of our bathtub models.
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The only way in which a conventional door could avoid this problem is if the length of the tub (especially the foot well) is increased, which would increase the distance the user would have to move to get into and out of the seat, as well as the amount of reach necessary to open and close the door from the seated position.
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The Panama has our innovative outward-swinging door, which, combined with a generous 32 wide opening, makes it the easiest walk-in bathtub to access. 0000007909 00000 n
The number of locking mechanisms incorporated into the door will depend on the size of the door and depth of the tub. In the example shown, when the rotating mount 730 move counterclockwise, the locking levers 711, 712 are pushed outward, causing the pivotally coupled locking pins 721, 722 to slide into respective locking recesses 741, 742 in the door frame, thereby locking the door in the closed position (pictured in FIG. 7A-7C illustrate a locking mechanism used to secure the tub door when the door is in the closed position; and. Founded by Occupational & Physical Therapists, Operated by Occupational & Physical Therapists, MediTub 3140 Walk-In Bathtub with Shower Enclosure, Pelican Wheelchair Access Walk-in Bathtub, Hawk Walk-in 26 x 53 x 38 Soaking Massage Bathtub, Oxygen Concentrators, Cylinders, & Supplies, Work Tables for Therapy and Rehabilitation. In the example shown, the lever hinged door 300 is mounted to a door frame 310 similar to the one shown in FIG. 0000020066 00000 n
It comes equipped with all our standard features, and can also have any of our options added on. 0000062566 00000 n
5A-5C shows a top plan view of an alternate embodiment of the present invention with the door located at the end of the tub; FIGS. By allowing the door 510 to swing to the side and away from the user's knees, the door system of the present invention permits an inward opening door to be placed at the end of tubs that are not very long (e.g., 3636 in.)
The bubbles on your skin are one of the most rejuvenating treatments. This silicone seat cushion adds an extra layer of comfort to the seat of any of our walk-in tubs, and is made of a durable and easy-to-clean material. &C&O``,B%]M\2AlT8;2'7S_I= 1ug%B2oXMdrK-^ Interest is billed during the promotional period but all interest is waived if the purchase amount is paid before the expiration of the promotional period. It has all our standard features and all add-ons options are available. 0000044682 00000 n
GreenSky is a registered trademark of GreenSky, LLC. 6A-6C, two double axis-hinges 620, 630 are connected to the door 610. In addition to safety, the ease of entering the tub via the side walk-in door also provides users with independence, allowing them to bathe without the assistance of another person when getting into and out of the tub. | Visit Kohler.com, Enhance Your Bath With The New Shower Package, Financing Offer: No Payments For 18 Months, By clicking Request Free Quote, you consent to be contacted by a Kohler representative.*. 3A-3C, the door 300 comprises a threshold piece 302 and a flat panel 303. The door assembly further comprises at least one hinge assembly that includes a first axis mount coupled to the door threshold and a second axis mount that is coupled to the outer side of the door. One way, is to attach a bracket to the framed part of the glass panel using screws. V4$Y\+(*CE)W 0000065208 00000 n
Our extruded aluminum doors and door frame are the strongest on the market, ensuring years and years of problem-free use. Contact local dealer for financing details. We understand that you have specific needs and preferences.
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