Patent ID: 7448097
Filing Date: 2008-11-11
Classification: A47K

Abstract:
1. A retractable shower support, typically a retractable shower chair, structured for moving an invalid in and out of a shower, wherein the retractable shower support comprises: (i) at least a pair of elongate frame members, wherein the elongate frame members are connectable to one another whereby, when the elongate frame members are in an erected position, upper surfaces of the elongate frame members are aligned in a same plane and at least one of the pair of elongate frame members is adapted to extend into a shower cavity, (ii) a platform having an upper platform portion and a lower platform portion rotatably connected to one another, the lower portion slidably mounted in a track of the elongate frame members to enable the platform to be slid back and forth along the elongate frame members and enable the upper portion to rotate with respect to the lower portion so the upper portion can be rotated 360° relative to the elongate frame members to allow rotational mobility within the shower, and (iii) a support means having a seat portion spaced apart a distance from the upper surface of the platform by a depending means that is releasably captured to the upper surface of the platform so that the support means is adapted to be detached from the platform, wherein, when the elongate frame members are in an erected position and the support means is in an upright position when in use, the support means is adapted to be slid back forth along the elongate frame members so as to be moved in to and out of the shower cavity.