ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 28 -- United States Patent no. 12,448,759, issued on Oct. 21.

"Roger's EZ shower" was invented by Roger Carl Swatsworth (Curwensville, Pa.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A shower apparatus including a stationary frame configured to sit atop a bathtub. The stationary frame includes a first support that contacts the first edge of said bathtub. A second support is configured to contact a second edge opposite the first edge of said bathtub. Additionally, a connecting support extends between the first support and the second support defining an inner area configured to fit a top surface. The top surface includes a basin for retaining water, and a cutout for holding a showerhea...