Vertical bathtub closure systems and methods
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1. A bathtub closure system comprising:
- (a) a step, the step comprising;
(i) a first side panel,(ii) a second side panel, and(iii) an elongated platform defining a cavity, wherein the cavity is configured to facilitate ingress and egress into a bathtub;
(b) a closure, wherein the closure is coupled with the step and cooperates with the step to form a substantially watertight seal when the closure is in a closed position, the closure further comprising a lateral projection dimensioned to engage a cavity defined by the second side panel of the step;
(c) a hinge, the hinge coupling the closure with the first side panel of the step such that the closure is rotatable in a substantially vertical direction about the hinge from the closed positon to an open position; and
(d) a fastener to engage the lateral projection of the closure and the second side panel of the step such that the closure is retained in the closed position further comprising, wherein the fastener is a threaded fastener that is inserted through an aperture defined by the lateral projection.
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Abstract
Embodiments described herein include a bathtub closure system having a step, the step having a first side panel, a second side panel, and an elongated platform defining a cavity, where the cavity can be configured to facilitate ingress and egress into a bathtub. The bathtub closure system can include a hinged closure, where the closure can be coupled with the step and can cooperate with the step to form a substantially watertight seal when the closure is in a closed position.
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1. A bathtub closure system comprising:
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(a) a step, the step comprising; (i) a first side panel, (ii) a second side panel, and (iii) an elongated platform defining a cavity, wherein the cavity is configured to facilitate ingress and egress into a bathtub; (b) a closure, wherein the closure is coupled with the step and cooperates with the step to form a substantially watertight seal when the closure is in a closed position, the closure further comprising a lateral projection dimensioned to engage a cavity defined by the second side panel of the step; (c) a hinge, the hinge coupling the closure with the first side panel of the step such that the closure is rotatable in a substantially vertical direction about the hinge from the closed positon to an open position; and (d) a fastener to engage the lateral projection of the closure and the second side panel of the step such that the closure is retained in the closed position further comprising, wherein the fastener is a threaded fastener that is inserted through an aperture defined by the lateral projection. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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6. A bathtub closure system comprising:
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(a) a step, the step comprising; (i) a first side panel, (ii) a second side panel, and (iii) an elongated platform defining a cavity, wherein the cavity is configured to facilitate ingress and egress into a bathtub; (b) a closure, wherein the closure is coupled with the step and cooperates with the step to form a substantially watertight seal when the closure is in a closed position; and (c) a hinge, the hinge coupling the closure with the first side panel of the step such that the closure is rotatable in a substantially vertical direction about the hinge from the closed positon to an open position, wherein the top surface of the closure engages a top surface of a bathtub in the open position. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16)
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8. A bathtub closure system comprising:
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(a) a step, the step comprising; (i) a first side panel, (ii) a second side panel, and (iii) an elongated platform defining a cavity, wherein the cavity is configured to facilitate ingress and egress into a bathtub; (b) a closure, wherein the closure is coupled with the step and cooperates with the step to form a substantially watertight seal when the closure is in a closed position; and (c) a hinge, the hinge coupling the closure with the first side panel of the step such that the closure is rotatable in a substantially vertical direction about the hinge from the closed positon to an open position, wherein the closure is selectively secured in the open position with a fastener. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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