Patent ID: 6128790
Filing Date: 2000-10-10
Classification: A61G

Abstract:
Sanitary apparatus for assisting infirm persons in performing physiological functions, said apparatus comprising:a support structure presenting at its top an opening;an anatomic support element positioned in correspondence with said opening and defining a support area;motion means able to translate vertically at least said anatomic support element between at least two positions including a first lower stand-by position and a second raised position suitable for performing said physiological functions, wherein a corresponding part of the infirm person is able to rest on the anatomic element;cleansing means and ventilation means positioned and acting in correspondence with said support area and adapted for respectively delivering a cleansing liquid and producing a circulation of air in the area;support means able to support a container for the collection of at least one of residues of said physiological functions and said cleansing liquid, in correspondence with said support area; and,means for closing the container to isolate hermetically its content.