Fitting assembly
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Grab bar assembly
US8990973B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-8990973-B2 |
| Application number | US-3482408-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Feb 21, 2008 |
| Priority date | Feb 21, 2008 |
| Publication date | Mar 31, 2015 |
| Grant date | Mar 31, 2015 |
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A grab bar body is configured to have an overall shape that is defined by an inner peripheral surface and an outer peripheral surface. The grab bar body defines an open center space that is entirely bounded by the inner peripheral surface. In one example, the grab bar body has an overall shape that corresponds to an oval shape, with the open center space having a corresponding oval shape.
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What is claimed is: 1. A bathroom grab bar assembly comprising: a grab bar body having an overall shape defined by an outer peripheral surface and an inner peripheral surface, said grab bar body defining an open center space that is entirely bounded by said inner peripheral surface, and wherein said grab bar body is comprised of a first piece positionable to face a wall structure and a second piece facing outwardly away from said wall structure, said first and second pieces each f…
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Human Necessities · mapped topic
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Fixed Constructions · mapped topic
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- What does patent US8990973B2 cover?
- A grab bar body is configured to have an overall shape that is defined by an inner peripheral surface and an outer peripheral surface. The grab bar body defines an open center space that is entirely bounded by the inner peripheral surface. In one example, the grab bar body has an overall shape that corresponds to an oval shape, with the open center space having a corresponding oval shape.
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Graff Andrew James, Forrest Earl David, Deboer Jeffrey Allen, and 1 more
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A47K17/022. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
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- Publication date Tue Mar 31 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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