PERSONAL SUPPORT

• US 20110232665A1
• Filed: 03/26/2010
• Published: 09/29/2011
• Est. Priority Date: 03/26/2010
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: James R. Barnett Jr
• Original Assignee: James R. Barnett Jr
• Inventors: Barnett, James R. JR.
• Application Number:
  US12/748,160
• Publication Number:
  US 20110232665A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 132/200
• CPC Class Codes: A45B 7/00 Other sticks, e.g. of cranked shape
• CPC Class Codes: A45B 9/04 Ferrules or tips for crutches A61H3/0288
• CPC Class Codes: A47K 3/001 Accessories for baths, not provided for in other subgroups of group A47K3/00 bath lifting devices for sick persons and invalids A61G7/10; Insertions, e.g. for babies; Tubs suspended or inserted in baths; Security or alarm devices; Protecting linings or coverings; Devices for cleaning or disinfecting baths; Bath insulation
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2003/046 with braking means
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/0115 used in water
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/0161 Size reducing arrangements when not in use, for stowing or transport
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 3/00 Appliances for aiding patients or disabled persons to walk about apparatus for helping babies to walk A47D13/04 ; applying electrical currents by contact electrodes for stimulating motor muscles, e.g. walking assistance A61N1/36003
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 3/04 Wheeled walking aids for patients or disabled persons
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2225/055 used for fixing
• CPC Class Codes: Y10T 29/49826 Assembling or joining

Abstract

Provided in some embodiments is a portable personal support system and method of providing the same. In some embodiments, provided is a portable personal support including a frame having a support member of sufficient height to be grasped by a human while in a standing position. The frame including a three-sided barrier having at least one front barrier portion to be disposed in front of user during use and at least two side barrier portions to be disposed on either side of the user during use. At least one of the barrier portions includes a first panel portion and a second panel portion complementary to the first panel portion coupled to one another to form an integral barrier portion. At least a portion of the first panel portion includes a first edge portion, and at least a portion of the second panel includes a second edge portion complementary to the first edge portion that engage one another. At least a portion of the first panel and a complementary portion of the second panel define at least a portion of a hollow interior cavity of the integral barrier portion. In some embodiments, provided is a portable personal support system that includes a frame having a support member of sufficient height to be grasped by a human while in a standing position. The personal support system also includes at least three feet coupled to the frame, wherein at least one of the feet includes a suction cup to at least partially couple the frame to a supporting surface during use. The suction cup includes a flexible sealing cup configured to directly contact the supporting surface during use, and the sealing cup generates a suction to at least partially couple the frame to the supporting surface when the sealing cup is pressed against a supporting surface during use.

Claims

1. A portable personal support, comprising:

a frame comprising a support member of sufficient height to be grasped by a human while in a standing position, wherein the frame comprises a three-sided barrier comprising;

at least one front barrier portion configured to be disposed in front of user during use; and

at least two side barrier portions configured to be disposed on either side of the user during use;

wherein at least one of the barrier portions comprises a first panel portion and a second panel portion complementary to the first panel portion coupled to one another to form an integral barrier portion, wherein at least a portion of the first panel portion comprises a first edge portion and at least a portion of the second panel comprises a second edge portion complementary to the first edge portion that engage one another, and wherein at least a portion of the first panel and a complementary portion of the second panel define at least a portion of a hollow interior cavity of the integral barrier portion.

2. The portable personal support of claim 1, wherein the first panel portion and the second panel portion are at least partially bonded to one another to form the integral barrier portion.

3. The portable personal support of claim 2, wherein the first edge portion and the second edge portion are at least partially bonded to one another to form a seam between the first panel portion and the second panel portion.

4. The portable personal support of claim 1, wherein the first panel portion and the second panel portion are at least partially mechanically coupled to one another to form the integral barrier portion.

5. The portable personal support of claim 4, wherein the first panel portion and the second panel portion are at least partially coupled to one another via a mechanical fastener.

6. The portable personal support of claim 4, wherein the first panel portion and the second panel portion are at least partially coupled to one another via a mechanical interlock.

7. The portable support of claim 1, wherein at least one of the first edge portion and the second edge portion comprise a recess and the other of the first edge portion and the second edge portion comprises a protrusion complementary to the recess, wherein the protrusion engages the recess when the first panel portion and the second panel portion are coupled to one another to form the integral barrier portion.

8. The portable support of claim 1, wherein the hollow interior cavity comprises a structural support member disposed therein.

9. The portable support of claim 8, wherein the structural support member comprises one or more integral ribs and/or fins coupled to an interior surface of the first panel portion and/or the second panel portion.

10. The portable support of claim 9, wherein a complementary portion of the other of the first panel portion or the second panel portion comprises one or more recesses complementary to the one or more ribs and/or fins, wherein the one or more ribs and/or fins engages at least a portion of the one or more recesses when the first panel portion and the second panel portion are coupled to one another to form the integral barrier portion.

11. The portable support of claim 1, wherein at least a portion of the hollow interior cavity defines a channel for passing a cable there through.

12. The portable support of claim 1, wherein at least one of the first panel portion and the second panel portion are molded from a composite material.

13. A method for assembling a personal support, comprising:

providing first panel portion of a barrier portion of the personal support, wherein the first panel portion comprises a first edge portion, wherein the first panel portion comprises a portion of at least one barrier portion of the personal support, wherein the personal support comprises a frame comprising a support member of sufficient height to be grasped by a human while in a standing position, and wherein the frame comprises a three-sided barrier comprising;

at least one front barrier portion configured to be disposed in front of user during use; and

at least two side barrier portions configured to be disposed on either side of the user during use;

providing a second panel portion of the barrier portion of the personal support, wherein the second panel portion is complementary to the first panel portion, and wherein the second panel portion comprises a second edge portion complementary to the first edge portion; and

coupling the first panel portion and the second panel portion to one another to form an integral barrier portion, wherein coupling the first panel portion and the second panel portion to one another comprises engaging the first edge portion and the second edge portion to one another, wherein at least a portion of the first panel and a complementary portion of the second panel define at least a portion of a hollow interior cavity of the integral barrier portion.

14. The method of claim 13, wherein coupling the first panel portion and the second panel portion to one another comprises bonding at least a portion of the first panel portion and the second panel portion to one another.

15. The method of claim 14, wherein coupling comprises at least partially bonding the first edge portion and the second edge portion to one another to form a seam between the first panel portion and the second panel portion.

16. The method of claim 13, wherein coupling comprises at least partially mechanically coupling the first edge portion and the second edge portion to one another.

17. The method of claim 16, wherein coupling comprises at least partially mechanically coupling the first edge portion and the second edge portion to one another using a mechanical fastener.

18. The method of claim 16, wherein coupling comprises at least partially mechanically coupling the first edge portion and the second edge portion to one another via a mechanical interlock.

19. The method of claim 13, wherein at least one of the first edge portion and the second edge portion comprise a recess and the other of the first edge portion and the second edge portion comprises a protrusion complementary to the recess, wherein coupling comprises engaging the protrusion with the recess.

20. The method of claim 13, wherein the hollow interior cavity comprises a structural support member disposed therein.

21. The method of claim 20, wherein the structural support member comprises one or more integral ribs and/or fins coupled to an interior surface of the first panel portion and/or the second panel portion.

22. The method of claim 21, wherein a complementary portion of the other of the first panel portion of the second panel portion comprises one or more recesses complementary to the one or more ribs and/or fins, wherein coupling comprises engaging the one or more ribs and/or fins with at least a portion of the one or more recess.

23. The portable support of claim 13, wherein at least a portion of the hollow interior cavity defines a channel for passing a cable there through.

24. The portable support of claim 23, comprising disposing a wire/cord/string in the channel prior to coupling the first panel portion and the second panel portion.

25. The portable support of claim 13, wherein at least one of the first panel portion and the second panel portion are molded from a composite material.

26. A portable support comprising:

a frame comprising a support member of sufficient height to be grasped by a human while in a standing position, wherein the frame comprises a three-sided barrier comprising;

at least one front barrier portion configured to be disposed in front of user during use; and

at least two side barrier portions configured to be disposed on either side of the user during use,

wherein at least one of the barrier portions comprises a first panel portion configured to be mated to a second panel portion complementary to the first panel portion to form an integral barrier portion, wherein at least a portion of the first panel portion comprises a recess/protrusion configured to engage a complementary protrusion/recess of the second panel portion when the first portion is mated to the second panel portion, wherein at least a portion of the first panel comprises a depression configured to define at least a portion of a hollow interior cavity of the integral barrier portion when the first portion is mated to the second panel portion, and wherein the hollow interior cavity comprises a structural support member disposed therein.

27. A portable personal support, comprising:

a frame comprising a support member of sufficient height to be grasped by a human while in a standing position; and

at least one foot coupled to the frame and configured to contact a supporting surface during use, wherein at least one foot comprises a valve actuated suction cup comprising;

a sealing cup configured to directly contact the supporting surface during use, wherein the sealing cup comprises a concave recess having an interior volume;

an orifice extending between the interior volume and an exterior volume; and

a valve coupled to the orifice, wherein the valve is configured to be actuated between an open and a closed position to regulate the flow of air into and out of the interior volume via the orifice,

wherein providing the valve in the closed position is configured to facilitate coupling of the valve actuated suction cup to the supporting surface during use, and wherein providing the valve in the opened position is configured to inhibit coupling of the valve actuated suction cup to the supporting surface during use.

28. The portable personal support of claim 27, wherein the valve is biased to the closed position.

29. The portable personal support of claim 27, wherein the valve is biased to the opened position.

30. The portable personal support of claim 27, wherein the valve comprises a plunger, and wherein linear actuation of the plunger is configured to operate the valve between the opened and closed positions.

31. The portable personal support of claim 27, further comprising a remote actuator used to actuate the valve, wherein the remote actuator is disposed within reach of a user such that the user may actuate the valve while in the standing position.

32. The portable personal support of claim 27, further comprising an elongated member configured to actuate the valve routed internal to one or more members of the frame.

33. The portable personal support of claim 27, wherein the portable personal support comprises a walker.

34. The portable personal support of claim 27, wherein the portable personal support comprises a bathing support configured to fit within a shower and/or bathtub used for bathing, and wherein the portable bathing support is configured for use by a human in a standing position without being fixedly coupled to the shower and/or bathtub.

35. A portable bathing support, comprising:

a frame comprising a support member of sufficient height to be grasped by a human while in a standing position; and

at least three feet coupled to the frame, wherein at least one of the feet comprises a valve actuated suction cup configured to selectively at least partially couple the portable bathing support to a shower and/or bathtub supporting surface during use,

wherein the valve actuated suction cup comprises;

a sealing cup configured to directly contact the supporting surface during use, wherein the sealing cup comprises;

a concave recess having an interior volume; and

an orifice extending between the interior volume and an exterior volume; and

a valve coupled to the orifice, wherein the valve is configured to be actuated between an opened and a closed position to regulate the flow of air into and out of the interior volume via the orifice,

wherein providing the valve in the closed position is configured to facilitate coupling of the valve actuated suction cup to the supporting surface during use, wherein providing the valve in the opened position is configured to inhibit coupling of the valve actuated suction cup to the supporting surface during use, and

wherein the portable bathing support is configured to fit within a shower and/or bathtub used for bathing, and wherein the portable bathing support is configured for use by a human in a standing position without being fixedly coupled to the shower and/or bathtub.

36. The portable bathing support of claim 35, wherein the valve is biased to the closed position.

37. The portable bathing support of claim 35, wherein the valve is biased to the opened position.

38. The portable bathing support of claim 35, wherein the valve comprises a plunger, and wherein linear actuation of the plunger is configured to operate the valve between the opened and closed positions.

39. The portable bathing support of claim 35, further comprising a remote actuator used to actuate the valve, wherein the remote actuator is disposed within reach of a user such that the user may actuate the valve while in the standing position.

40. The portable bathing support of claim 35, wherein the frame comprises a three-sided barrier comprising a front portion configured to be disposed between a user and a water supply during use, and a rear portion opposite the front portion, wherein the rear portion comprises an opening accessible by the user to allow the user to walk to a position where the three sides can be grasped by the user while in a standing position.

41. The portable bathing support of claim 35, wherein the frame comprises an adjustable width.

43. The portable bathing support of claim 35, further comprising an elongated member configured to actuate the valve, wherein at least a portion of the elongated member is routed internal to one or more members of the frame.

42. The portable bathing support of claim 359, where each of the feet configured to contact the supporting surface during use comprise a valve actuated suction cup.

44. A walker support for a human, comprising:

a frame comprising a support member of sufficient height to be grasped by a human while in a standing position; and

at least three feet coupled to the frame, wherein at least one of the feet comprises a valve actuated suction cup configured to selectively at least partially couple the walker to a supporting surface during use,

wherein the valve actuated suction cup comprises;

a sealing cup configured to directly contact the supporting surface during use, wherein the sealing cup comprises;

a concave recess having an interior volume; and

an orifice extending between the interior volume and an exterior volume; and

a valve coupled to the orifice, wherein the valve is configured to be actuated between an opened and a closed position to regulate the flow of air into and out of the interior volume via the orifice,

wherein providing the valve in the closed position is configured to facilitate coupling of the valve actuated suction cup to the supporting surface during use, and wherein providing the valve in the opened position is configured to inhibit coupling of the valve actuated suction cup to the supporting surface during use.

45. The walker support of claim 44, wherein the valve is biased to the closed position.

46. The walker support of claim 44, wherein the valve is biased to the opened position.

47. The walker support of claim 44, wherein the valve comprises a plunger, and wherein linear actuation of the plunger is configured to operate the valve between the opened and closed positions.

48. The walker support of claim 44, further comprising a remote actuator used to actuate the valve, wherein the remote actuator is disposed within reach of a user such that the user may actuate the valve while in the standing position.

49. The walker support of claim 44, further comprising:

a pair of front vertical support members and a pair of rear vertical support members,

a foot comprising a valve actuated suction cup coupled to each of the rear vertical support members, and

a foot configured to facilitate movement of the walker coupled to each of the front vertical support members.

50. The walker support of claim 44, where each foot of the walker support that is configured to contact the supporting surface during use comprises a valve actuated suction cup.

51. The walker support of claim 44, further comprising an elongated member configured to actuate the valve, wherein at least a portion of the elongated member is routed internal to one or more members of the frame.

52. A portable personal support system, comprising:

a frame comprising a support member of sufficient height to be grasped by a human while in a standing position; and

at least three feet coupled to the frame, wherein at least one of the feet comprises a suction cup configured to at least partially couple the frame to a supporting surface during use, wherein the suction cup comprises a flexible sealing cup configured to directly contact the supporting surface during use, and wherein the sealing cup is configured to generate a suction to at least partially couple the frame to the supporting surface.

53. The portable support system of claim 52, wherein the sealing cup comprises a concave recess having an interior volume configured to be provided adjacent the supporting surface during use.

54. The portable support system of claim 52, wherein the suction cup comprises a valve actuated suction cup.

55. The portable support system of claim 52, further comprising:

two or more front vertical support members and two or more rear vertical support members,

a foot comprising a valve actuated suction cup coupled to each of the rear vertical support members, and

a foot configured to facilitate movement of the walker coupled to each of the front vertical support members.

56. The portable support system of claim 52, where each of the feet comprises a suction cup.

57. The portable support system of claim 56, wherein each of the suction cups comprise a valve actuated suction cup.

58. A portable bathing support for use in a standing position, comprising:

a frame comprising a support member of sufficient height to be grasped by a human while in a standing position; and

at least three feet coupled to the frame, wherein the feet are configured to provide a friction between the frame and a supporting surface, and wherein at least one foot comprises a suction cup configured to at least partially couple the portable bathing support to a shower and/or bathtub supporting surface during use,

wherein the portable bathing support is configured to fit within a shower and/or bathtub used for bathing, and wherein the portable bathing support is configured for use by a human in a standing position without being fixedly coupled to the shower and/or bathtub.

59. The portable bathing support of claim 58, wherein the frame comprises a three-sided barrier comprising a front portion configured to be disposed between a user and a water supply during use, and a rear portion opposite the front portion and comprising an opening accessible by a human to allow the human to walk to a position where three sides can be grasped by the human while in a standing position.

60. The portable bathing support of claim 58, wherein one or more sides of the frame is foldable.

61. The portable bathing support of claim 60, wherein the frame is configured to be substantially flat when folded.

62. The portable bathing support of claim 58, wherein the portable bathing support is configured to be substantially immovable due to a friction force between a portion of the portable bathing support and the shower and/or bathtub supporting surface.

63. The portable bathing support of claim 58, wherein the at least three feet comprise two or more suction cups disposed on a lower portion of the portable bathing support.

64. The portable bathing support of claim 58, wherein the at least three feet comprise at least one pad.

65. The portable bathing support of claim 58, wherein the at least three feet comprise at least one suction cup and at least one pad disposed substantially adjacent to one another on a substantially horizontal member of a lower portion of the portable bathing support.

66. The portable bathing support of claim 58, wherein at least one of the at least three feet comprise a surface configured to repel and/or channel water away from a contact surface.

67. The portable bathing support of claim 58, wherein the frame comprises an adjustable height.

68. The portable bathing support of claim 67, wherein the frame comprises a substantially vertical member having an adjustable length.

69. The portable bathing support of claim 58, wherein the frame comprises an adjustable width.

70. The portable bathing support of claim 69, wherein the frame comprises a substantially horizontal member having an adjustable length.

71. The portable bathing support of claim 58, comprising a water supply support configured to support a water supply device.

72. The portable bathing support of claim 58, comprising an integral water conduit.

73. The portable bathing support of claim 72, wherein the integral water conduit comprises an inlet couplable to a water supply, a hollow conduit integral with the frame, and an outlet couplable to a water supply device and located proximate an upper portion of the frame.

74. The portable bathing support of claim 58, comprising one or more extendable members proximate a lower portion of the support that are configured to translate between at least a first and second position to vary the effective width of a lower portion of the support.

75. The portable bathing support of claim 74, wherein the one or more extendable members comprise a member rotatable between at least an extended position and a retracted position.

76. The portable bathing support of claim 74, wherein the one or more extendable members comprises a member laterally translatable between an extended position and a retracted position, and comprising a biasing member configured to bias the member toward the extended position.

77. A method of bathing while standing, comprising:

disposing a portable bathing standing support at least partially into a shower and/or bathtub used for bathing, wherein the portable bathing support comprises;

a frame, comprising;

a support member of sufficient height to be grasped by a human while in a standing position; and

a three-sided barrier, wherein the three-sided barrier comprises a front portion configured to be disposed between a user and a water supply during use, and a rear portion opposite the front portion and comprising an opening accessible by a human to allow the human to walk to a position where three sides can be grasped by the human while in a standing position; and

at least three feet coupled to the frame, wherein the feet are configured to provide a friction between the frame and a supporting surface, and wherein at least one foot comprises a suction cup configured to at least partially couple the portable bathing support to a shower and/or bathtub supporting surface during use,

wherein the portable bathing support is configured to fit within a shower and/or bathtub used for bathing, and wherein the portable bathing support is configured for use by a human in a standing position without being fixedly coupled to the shower and/or bathtub during use.

78. A portable bathing support, comprising:

a frame comprising;

at least two substantially vertical front support members;

at least one substantially horizontal front support member of sufficient height to be grasped by a user while in a standing position, wherein at least one substantially horizontal front support member extends between the two substantially vertical front support members;

at least two substantially vertical rear support members; and

at least two side support members of sufficient height to be grasped by a user while in a standing position, wherein each of the at least two side support members extends between one of the two substantially vertical front support members and one of the two substantially vertical rear support members,

wherein the frame forms a three-sided barrier comprising a front portion configured to be disposed between a user and a water supply during use, and a rear portion opposite the front portion and comprising an opening accessible by a human to allow the human to walk to a position where three sides can be grasped by the human while in a standing position;

wherein the at least two substantially vertical front support members and the at least two substantially vertical rear support members are adjustable in length such that a height of the bathing support is adjustable;

wherein the at least one substantially horizontal front support member is adjustable in length such that a width of the bathing support is adjustable; and

one or more feet coupled to a lower portion of the frame, wherein the one or more feet are configured to at least partially couple the portable bathing support to a porcelain shower and/or bathtub supporting surface during use.

79. The portable bathing support of claim 78, wherein the frame further comprises at least one substantially horizontal support member at a lower portion of the portable bathing support, wherein the at least one substantially horizontal support member comprises at least one suction cup and at least one pad disposed substantially adjacent to one another and configured to at least partially couple to a porcelain shower and/or bathtub supporting surface during use.

80. The portable bathing support of claim 78, further comprising:

a container removable attached to the frame, wherein the container is configured to hold one or more bathing supplies;

a water supply support coupled to the frame, wherein the water supply support is configured to retain a water supply device; and

a foot support coupled to the frame, wherein the foot support comprises a platform configured to be positioned above the surface supporting the portable bathing support during use.

81. A portable support for use in a standing position, comprising:

a frame comprising a support member of sufficient height to be grasped by a human while in a standing position;

at least one securing foot coupled to the frame, wherein one or more of the at least one securing foot is configured to provide a friction between the frame and a supporting surface, and wherein one or more of the at least one securing foot comprises a suction cup configured to at least partially couple the portable support to a supporting surface during use; and

at least one roller foot coupled to the frame, wherein one or more of the at least one roller foot is configured to facilitate movement between the portable bathing support and the supporting surface during use.

82. The portable support of claim 81, wherein the portable support comprises a bathing support configured to fit within a shower and/or bathtub used for bathing, and wherein the portable bathing support is configured for use by a human in a standing position without being fixedly coupled to the shower and/or bathtub.

83. The portable support of claim 82, wherein the frame comprises a three-sided barrier comprising a front portion configured to be disposed between a user and a water supply during use, and a rear portion opposite the front portion and comprising an opening accessible by a human to allow the human to walk to a position where three sides can be grasped by the human while in a standing position.

84. The portable support of claim 81, wherein one or more sides of the frame is foldable.

85. The portable support of claim 84, wherein the frame is configured to be substantially flat when folded.

86. The portable support of claim 81, wherein the portable support is configured to be substantially immovable due to a friction force between the securing foot and the supporting surface.

87. The portable support of claim 81, wherein the at least one securing foot comprises two or more suction cups disposed on a lower portion of the bathing support.

88. The portable support of claim 81, wherein the at least one securing foot comprises at least one non-slip pad.

89. The portable support of claim 81, wherein the at least one securing foot comprises at least one suction cup and at least one non-slip pad disposed substantially adjacent to one another on a substantially horizontal member of a lower portion of the portable support.

90. The portable support of claim 81, wherein one or more of the at least one securing foot is disposed substantially adjacent to one or more of the at least one roller.

91. The portable support of claim 81, wherein one or more of the at least one securing foot comprises a dynamic suction cup disposed adjacent one or more of the at least one roller foot, wherein the dynamic suction cup is configured to be moveable between an engaged and a disengaged position, wherein the engaged position comprises the section cup coupled to the supporting surface such that it inhibits movement of the portable bathing support, and wherein the disengaged position comprises the suction uncoupled from the supporting surface such that it facilitates movement of the portable bathing support on one or more of the at least one roller foot during use.

92. The portable support of claim 81, wherein one or more of the at least one roller foot comprises a caster wheel.

93. The portable support of claim 81, wherein one or more of the at least one roller foot comprises a lockable wheel configured to inhibit rolling when locked.

94. The portable support of claim 81, wherein one or more of the at least one securing foot comprises a dynamic suction cup and one or more of the at least one roller foot comprises a lockable roller, wherein the lockable roller is configured to be automatically locked/unlocked in unison with engagement/disengagement of the dynamic suction cup.

95. The portable support of claim 81, wherein the frame comprises an adjustable height.

96. The portable support of claim 95, wherein the frame comprises a substantially vertical member having an adjustable length.

97. The portable support of claim 81, wherein the frame comprises an adjustable width.

98. The portable support of claim 97, wherein the frame comprises a substantially horizontal member having an adjustable length.

99. A method of bathing while standing, comprising:

disposing a portable bathing standing support at least partially into a shower and/or bathtub used for bathing, wherein the portable bathing support comprises;

a frame, comprising;

a support member of sufficient height to be grasped by a human while in a standing position; and

a three-sided barrier, wherein the three-sided barrier comprises a front portion configured to be disposed between a user and a water supply during use, and a rear portion opposite the front portion and comprising an opening accessible by a human to allow the human to walk to a position where three sides can be grasped by the human while in a standing position;

at least one securing foot coupled to the frame, wherein one or more of the at least one securing foot are configured to provide a friction between the frame and a supporting surface, and wherein one or more of the at least one securing foot comprises a suction cup configured to at least partially couple the portable bathing support to a shower and/or bathtub supporting surface during use; and

at least one roller foot coupled to the frame, wherein one or more of the at least one roller foot is configured to facilitate movement between the portable bathing support and the supporting surface during use,

wherein the portable bathing support is configured to fit within a shower and/or bathtub used for bathing, and wherein the portable bathing support is configured for use by a human in a standing position without being fixedly coupled to the shower and/or bathtub during use.

100. A portable support, comprising:

a frame comprising;

at least two substantially vertical front support members;

at least one substantially horizontal front support member of sufficient height to be grasped by a user while in a standing position, wherein at least one substantially horizontal front support member extends between the two substantially vertical front support members;

at least two substantially vertical rear support members; and

at least two side support members of sufficient height to be grasped by a user while in a standing position, wherein each of the at least two side support members extends between one of the two substantially vertical front support members and one of the two substantially vertical rear support members,

wherein the frame forms a three-sided barrier comprising a front portion, and a rear portion opposite the front portion and comprising an opening accessible by a human to allow the human to walk to a position where three sides can be grasped by the human while in a standing position;

wherein the at least two substantially vertical front support members and the at least two substantially vertical rear support members are adjustable in length such that a height of the support is adjustable;

wherein the at least one substantially horizontal front support member is adjustable in length such that a width of the support is adjustable; and

at least two feet coupled to a lower portion of the frame, wherein one or more of the at least two feet are configured to at least partially couple the portable support to a supporting surface, and one or more of the at least two feet are configured to facilitate movement of the portable support during use.

101. The portable support of claim 100, wherein one or more of the at least two feet comprises at least one dynamic suction cup disposed adjacent at least one roller, wherein one or more of the at least one dynamic suction cup is configured to be moveable between an engaged and a disengaged position, wherein the engaged position comprises a suction cup coupled to a supporting surface such that it inhibits movement of the portable bathing support, and wherein the disengaged position comprises the suction cup uncoupled from the support surface such that it facilitates movement of the portable support on one or more of the at least one roller during use