We give herewith perspective and sectional views of an improved
portable shower bath, recently patented by Mr. James E. Vansant, of
Covington, Ky. It consists of a spherical vessel, having at the bottom
a supporting rim which admits of setting it on the floor when occasion
requires. The top is provided with a screw cap, perforated with
numerous small holes for discharging water in fine streams. In the
center of the cover there is a filling tube, which extends nearly to
the bottom of the vessel. A float is provided to indicate when the
vessel is filled, and shot contained in the two side tubes serves as
ballast to keep the device either in an upright or inverted position.
[Illustration: Fig. 1.--VANSANT'S PORTABLE SHOWER BATH.]
[Illustration: Fig. 2.--SECTION OF SHOWER BATH.]
The vessel is pivoted in a light jointed frame that admits of hanging
it up or setting it down. In use it is tipped by means of the cords
attached.
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