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Is a grab bar patented?
Short answer: specific designs of a grab bar have been patented many times, but "a grab bar" as a general idea is not what is protected. What matters is the exact combination of features in your version.
What our index shows
- 237 US and WO patent publications since 2000 have a title matching “grab bar” or a close variant (our index of 9.7 million patent families; one publication per family).
- Among the 76 best keyword matches we examined, 22 were published in 2020 or later, and the earliest was published in 2000.
- Most frequent assignees in those matches: LIBERTY HARDWARE MFG CORP (4), FORREST EARL DAVID (4), AMENDOLEA RICK (3), HAESSLY MICHAEL A (3).
- Most common patent classes (CPC subclasses): A47K (43), E04F (13), Y10T (8), B60N (7).
Counts come from keyword matching on titles and abstracts, so they are indicative, not a legal count. Some matches are different products that share a word.
14 real patent publications related to a grab bar
- Universal grab bar with one piece molded mount and integrated accessories US-11885135-B2 2024 · AMENDOLEA RICK
A rapidly mounted, modular, universal handrail and grab bar system is disclosed having a plurality of one piece molded wall mounted supports; a plurality of fasteners securing the wall supports, wherein each support is initially r…
View on Google Patents - Adjustable bathroom grab bar assembly US-11096531-B2 2021 · LIBERTY HARDWARE MFG CORP
A handle assembly has a first handle with first and second end regions connected to and fixed relative to first and second mounts on a wall, respectively. A second handle extends longitudinally between third and fourth end regions…
View on Google Patents - Insert wall anchor for a grab bar US-9179810-B2 2015 · BOWDEN ROHN
A grab bar is attached to a wall with at least one anchor assembly. The anchor assembly can be removed and repeatedly used as needed. The anchor assembly includes a vertical support beam, a flange arm assembly having a base portio…
View on Google Patents - Grab bar assembly US-9003576-B2 2015 · RUBIN LEILA M
Grab rail assemblies are disclosed for mounting on walls, such as the tiled walls of a showering area or a mud room. The assemblies are designed to aesthetically meld with the surrounding environment by having a front tile mountin…
View on Google Patents - Rapidly mounted, modular, universal grab bar and handrail system US-9181709-B2 2015 · AMENDOLEA RICK
A rapidly mounted, modular, universal handrail and grab bar system is disclosed having a plurality of wall mounted supports; a plurality of fasteners securing the wall supports, wherein each support is initially rotationally adjus…
View on Google Patents - Insert wall anchor for a grab bar US-8807899-B2 2014 · SPENCER JR WILLIAM H
A grab bar or other accessory is attached to a wall with at least one anchor assembly. The anchor assembly can be removed and repeatedly used as needed. The anchor assembly includes a vertical support beam, an arm having a hub por…
View on Google Patents - Grab Bar US-2011203078-A1 2011 · FARROW SR DAVID L
A load bearing grab bar to be used in public and household restrooms to aid elderly or handicapped people in lowering or raising themselves from a toilet or wheelchair. The grab bar attaches to an existing handrail, and has an adj…
View on Google Patents - Non-circular section grab bar US-7934274-B2 2011 · LIBERTY HARDWARE MFG CORP
A grab bar for attachment to a bathroom wall structure includes a body member that extends between first and second ends. The body member is defined by a non-circular cross-section.
View on Google Patents - Motorcycle with grab bar attached to body frame below seat US-7651112-B2 2010 · YAMAHA MOTOR CO LTD
A motorcycle having a grab bar with sufficient attachment strength and rigidity, minimum wall thickness and size and no deterioration in external appearance. The grab bar has a grab section to be grabbed by a rider and attachment …
View on Google Patents - Method and apparatus for attaching grab bar to wall flange US-2009206220-A1 2009 · FORREST EARL DAVID
A grab bar for attachment to a wall mount surface includes a mount assembly having a sleeve, a base flange, and a set screw. The sleeve is attached to a wall facing side of the grab bar. The base flange has a base portion to be as…
View on Google Patents - Grab Bar US-2007130682-A1 2007 · FARROW DAVID L
A load bearing grab bar to be used in public and household restrooms to aid elderly or handicapped people in lowering or raising themselves from a toilet or wheelchair. The grab bar is attached to the baseboard of the wall or an e…
View on Google Patents - Grab bar universal mounting plate US-2007061959-A1 2007 · BERLOVAN VIOREL
A grab bar assembly for mounting on a wall is provided. The wall includes a stud having an X axis perpendicular to a length of the stud and a Y axis parallel to the length of the stud. The grab bar assembly comprises a grab bar ha…
View on Google Patents - Grab bar US-2006053547-A1 2006 · DAVID L FARROW JR
A load bearing grab bar to be used in public and household restrooms to aid elderly or handicapped people in lowering or raising themselves from a toilet of wheelchair. The grab bar is attached to either the wall or an existing ha…
View on Google Patents - Wall mounted folding grab bar US-6131213-A 2000
A wall supported grab bar structure provides two similar spacedly opposed L-shaped brackets interconnected by a fixed bar extending therebetween and carrying a U-shaped foldable bar to pivot relative thereto. Each bracket carries …
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What this means for your idea
Because patents cover specific combinations of features, the useful question is not “has a grab bar been patented?” but “has my combination of features been described before?” Health and fitness devices are dense with sensor and wearable patents; compare the sensing method, mounting, and what feedback is given.
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First-look landscape. Not exhaustive. Not legal advice. This page lists keyword-matched publications from a limited database; it does not say whether any product is or isn't covered by a patent, whether a patent is still in force, or whether your idea is patentable. Consult a registered patent attorney or agent.