Portable, free-standing, grab bar/handrail assist assembly for bathtub and shower enclosures

Abstract

A portable, free-standing, grab bar/handrail assist assembly for placement within the confines of a bathtub or shower enclosure comprising a plurality of rigid non-corrodible pipes inserted into a plurality of non-corrodible molded corner fittings. The entire assembly is designed to be non-corrodible in a wet environment and quickly, tool-free, assembled and easily placed within the confines of a bathtub or shower enclosure without the need for fasteners to secure it.

1 . A portable, free-standing, grab bar/handrail assist assembly for placement within the confines of a bathtub or shower enclosure comprising a plurality of rigid non-corrodible pipes inserted into a plurality of rigid non-corrodible fittings, each fitting with at least two openings at 90 degree angles from each opening, to form a stable base, and likewise with at least three upright rigid non-corrodible pipes inserted into at least three rigid non-corrodible fittings at the top and at the base, each fitting with at least two openings at 90 degree angles from each opening, and within which, at the top, two rigid non-corrodible pipes are inserted, one running front to back, and one running laterally across from the top left rearward fitting to the top right rearward fitting, and thus forming an “L” shaped grab bar/handrail at the top of the assembly, and with two capped short non-corrodible rigid pipes inserted into the rearward left and right top corner fittings for added support against an enclosure wall, and likewise, with two capped short non-corrodible rigid pipes inserted into the two base left-side corner fittings for added support upon an enclosure floor surface. 
     
     
         2 . The portable, free-standing, grab bar/handrail assist assembly as recited in  claim 1  in which all of the non-corrodible components can be easily and quickly assembled for immediate use, or easily and quickly disassembled when no longer needed, without requiring tools; hardware; or fasteners of any kind, or special skills for assembly. 
     
     
         3 . The portable, free-standing, grab bar/handrail assist assembly recited in  claim 1  in which the length of rigid pipes assembled parallel to each other can be of variable length to allow for differences in length and width of bathtub and shower enclosures, and the variable height of individuals utilizing the assembly. 
     
     
         4 . The portable, free-standing, grab bar/handrail assist assembly recited in  claim 2  wherein all of the materials incorporated in the assembly are made from compatible rigid PVC plastic to include the option of gluing/cementing the components together for permanent bonding, if so desired.