WO2013158321A1 - Combinaison chaise de douche/déambulateur - Google Patents

Combinaison chaise de douche/déambulateur Download PDF

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WO2013158321A1
WO2013158321A1 PCT/US2013/032814 US2013032814W WO2013158321A1 WO 2013158321 A1 WO2013158321 A1 WO 2013158321A1 US 2013032814 W US2013032814 W US 2013032814W WO 2013158321 A1 WO2013158321 A1 WO 2013158321A1
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frame member
seat
front frame
shower chair
walker
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Gary M. STAGGS
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Staggs Gary M
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Priority to CN201380020300.XA priority Critical patent/CN104244784A/zh
Priority to CA2868010A priority patent/CA2868010A1/fr
Publication of WO2013158321A1 publication Critical patent/WO2013158321A1/fr

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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47K—SANITARY EQUIPMENT NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; TOILET ACCESSORIES
    • A47K3/00—Baths; Douches; Appurtenances therefor
    • A47K3/28—Showers or bathing douches
    • A47K3/281—Accessories for showers or bathing douches, e.g. cleaning devices for walls or floors of showers
    • A47K3/282—Seats specially adapted for showers
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47K—SANITARY EQUIPMENT NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; TOILET ACCESSORIES
    • A47K13/00—Seats or covers for all kinds of closets
    • A47K13/005—Auxiliary or portable 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
    • A61G5/00—Chairs or personal conveyances specially adapted for patients or disabled persons, e.g. wheelchairs
    • A61G5/08—Chairs or personal conveyances specially adapted for patients or disabled persons, e.g. wheelchairs foldable
    • A61G5/0808—Chairs or personal conveyances specially adapted for patients or disabled persons, e.g. wheelchairs foldable characterised by a particular folding direction
    • A61G5/0833—Chairs or personal conveyances specially adapted for patients or disabled persons, e.g. wheelchairs foldable characterised by a particular folding direction folding front to back, e.g. reducing or expanding the overall depth of the wheelchair
    • 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
    • A61G5/00—Chairs or personal conveyances specially adapted for patients or disabled persons, e.g. wheelchairs
    • A61G5/10—Parts, details or accessories
    • A61G5/1043—Cushions specially adapted for wheelchairs
    • A61G5/1045—Cushions specially adapted for wheelchairs for the seat portion
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H3/00—Appliances for aiding patients or disabled persons to walk about
    • A61H3/04—Wheeled walking aids for patients or disabled persons
    • 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
    • A61G5/00—Chairs or personal conveyances specially adapted for patients or disabled persons, e.g. wheelchairs
    • A61G5/10—Parts, details or accessories
    • A61G5/1002—Parts, details or accessories with toilet facilities
    • 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
    • A61G5/00—Chairs or personal conveyances specially adapted for patients or disabled persons, e.g. wheelchairs
    • A61G5/10—Parts, details or accessories
    • A61G5/1005—Wheelchairs having brakes
    • A61G5/1013—Wheelchairs having brakes engaging the wheel
    • A61G5/1018—Wheelchairs having brakes engaging the wheel on the running surface
    • 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
    • A61G5/00—Chairs or personal conveyances specially adapted for patients or disabled persons, e.g. wheelchairs
    • A61G5/10—Parts, details or accessories
    • A61G5/1005—Wheelchairs having brakes
    • A61G5/1035—Wheelchairs having brakes manipulated by wheelchair user
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H3/00—Appliances for aiding patients or disabled persons to walk about
    • A61H3/04—Wheeled walking aids for patients or disabled persons
    • A61H2003/046—Wheeled walking aids for patients or disabled persons with braking means
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H2201/00—Characteristics of apparatus not provided for in the preceding codes
    • A61H2201/01—Constructive details
    • A61H2201/0161—Size reducing arrangements when not in use, for stowing or transport
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H2201/00—Characteristics of apparatus not provided for in the preceding codes
    • A61H2201/16—Physical interface with patient
    • A61H2201/1602—Physical interface with patient kind of interface, e.g. head rest, knee support or lumbar support
    • A61H2201/1628—Pelvis
    • A61H2201/1633—Seat
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H33/00—Bathing devices for special therapeutic or hygienic purposes

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  • the present invention generally relates to medical appliances, and particularly to a shower chair/walker combination that provides a walker that is also usable as a shower chair for the disabled.
  • the shower chair/walker combination incorporates the features of a walker, a shower chair and a toilet seat.
  • the combination comprises a folding walker having a pivoted seat thereon.
  • the seat is of a split toilet seat design having a gap at its front end. This feature allows a caregiver to have access to all parts of the patient's body to assure complete bathing.
  • the appliance is provided with brakes and controls therefor as is conventionally provided for walkers. All moving parts are either covered to prevent rusting or fabricated from rust- resistant materials.
  • the invention presents a medical appliance that can be employed as a walker or a shower chair.
  • the appliance is provided with wheels for easy movement.
  • the appliance is also foldable to enhance storage capability.
  • the invention provides for improved elements thereof in an arrangement for the purposes described that are inexpensive, dependable and fully effective in accomplishing their intended purposes.
  • Fig. 1 is an environmental, perspective view of a first embodiment of a shower chair/walker combination according to the present invention.
  • Fig. 2 is a perspective view of the shower chair/walker combination of Fig. 1.
  • Fig. 3 is a perspective, rear view of the shower chair/walker combination of Fig.l, shown in a folded position.
  • Fig. 4 is a perspective, side view of the shower chair/walker combination of Fig. 1, shown in a folded position.
  • Fig. 5 is an environmental, perspective view of a second embodiment of a shower chair/walker combination according to the present invention.
  • Fig. 6 is a perspective view of the shower chair/walker combination of Fig. 5, shown with the lid folded down for use as a walker.
  • Fig. 7 is a perspective, front view of the shower chair/walker combination of Fig.
  • Fig. 8 is a partial perspective, side view of the shower chair/walker combination of Fig. 5, showing details of the folding bar support structure.
  • Fig. 9 is a perspective view of the shower chair/walker combination of Fig. 5, shown with the backrest detached and the lid folded back.
  • the shower walker/chair 10 comprises a pair of tubular front frame members 12 and a pair of tubular rear frame members 14. Front frame members are pivotally attached to rear frame members 12 at pivot connections 15. First and second handle members 16 and 18 are disposed in front frame members 12 and are telescopically adjustable therein to accommodate patients of different heights. The lower ends of frame members 12 and 14 are provided with respective front casters 20 and rear casters 20a to facilitate movement. Braking elements 22 are positioned adjacent rear casters 20a. Brake controls 24 are mounted on handle members 16 and 18 and function to operate braking elements 22 via control lines 24a. A padded detachable backrest member 26 is mounted to front frame member 12 to enhance the comfort of the patient when seated. Side support members 30 and 32 are attached to the front and rear frame members to provide stability. Side support members 30 and 32 are hinged at their respective centers 30a and 32a to accommodate folding.
  • a front cross-brace 34 is attached to front frame members 12 and is adapted to secure a seat 36 pivotally attached thereto.
  • the seat 36 has a configuration similar to that of a split toilet seat, which split toilet seat has a gap at its front end.
  • a rear cross-brace member 35 is attached to rear frame members 14. The front end of seat 36 is supported on rear cross- brace member 35 when the seat is pivoted to an in use or downward position.
  • the seat design permits a caregiver to have access to the patient's entire body thereby ensuring thorough cleansing. As best seen in Figs. 3 and 4, the appliance is easily folded for storage when desired.
  • a patient P can employ the appliance as a walker or, alternatively, be transported to the shower area while seated on the appliance.
  • the appliance and the seated patient are positioned in the shower thereby affording an opportunity for through bathing by a caregiver or the like.
  • rear casters 20a are positioned on the inside surfaces 14a of respective rear tubular frame members 14. This positioning permits the casters 20a to easily clear conventional bathroom doorframes and provides for easy access and egress to and from bathrooms.
  • Cross-brace member 35 is positioned at a height sufficient to clear the top of a commode C (conventional and for handicapped users).
  • a lid or cover 40 is mounted to hinged lever mechanism 42 to permit the cover to pivot completely behind the seat 36 (Fig. 9), if desired.
  • An opening 40a is provided in the lid whereby the lid may be grasped and pivoted as needed. The lid provides for a more aesthetically pleasing arrangement when the appliance is employed as a walker in public, and also provides a more comfortable seat for the user if needed.
  • folding bar support members 44 and 46 are provided with respective reversed one-way hinge structures at 44a and 46a.
  • a mechanical locking assembly 49 functions to lock the appliance in the unfolded position and allows the appliance to be lifted up to clear obstructions (curbs, steps, etc.) without folding.
  • the handle of the safety assembly must be lifted to unlock the assembly to allow folding. This arrangement enhances safety in that it prevents an inadvertent collapse of the appliance.
  • a spring 48 is attached to member 46 and to member 12 to provide a mechanical assist to enhance folding.

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Abstract

L'invention concerne une combinaison chaise de douche/déambulateur (10), qui comprend les caractéristiques d'un déambulateur et d'une chaise de douche dans un seul appareil (10). L'appareil (10) comprend un déambulateur pliant ayant un siège tourné (36) sur celui-ci. Le siège (36) a une conception de siège de toilette séparé, ayant un espace à son extrémité avant. Cette caractéristique permet à un soignant d'avoir accès à toutes les parties du corps du patient pour assurer un bain complet. L'appareil (10) comprend des freins (22) et des commandes (24), comme pour les déambulateurs classiques. Toutes les parties mobiles sont soit recouvertes pour prévenir la rouille soit fabriquées à partir de matériaux résistant à la rouille.
PCT/US2013/032814 2012-04-20 2013-03-18 Combinaison chaise de douche/déambulateur WO2013158321A1 (fr)

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US13/452,683 US8480100B2 (en) 2010-02-01 2012-04-20 Shower chair/walker combination

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US5163188A (en) * 1991-08-06 1992-11-17 Munroe Thomas S Invalid seat apparatus
JPH1156680A (ja) * 1997-08-14 1999-03-02 Keiichiro Yamazaki 移動式便器
US6338493B1 (en) * 2000-04-19 2002-01-15 Eli Wohlgemuth Walker chair
US20080252043A1 (en) * 2003-10-07 2008-10-16 Phillip Minyard Willis Mobile support assembly
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US5163188A (en) * 1991-08-06 1992-11-17 Munroe Thomas S Invalid seat apparatus
JPH1156680A (ja) * 1997-08-14 1999-03-02 Keiichiro Yamazaki 移動式便器
US6338493B1 (en) * 2000-04-19 2002-01-15 Eli Wohlgemuth Walker chair
US20080252043A1 (en) * 2003-10-07 2008-10-16 Phillip Minyard Willis Mobile support assembly
US20110187067A1 (en) * 2010-02-01 2011-08-04 Staggs Gary M Shower chair/walker combination

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