US20040031094A1 - Comfort baths - Google Patents

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US20040031094A1
US20040031094A1 US10/079,304 US7930402A US2004031094A1 US 20040031094 A1 US20040031094 A1 US 20040031094A1 US 7930402 A US7930402 A US 7930402A US 2004031094 A1 US2004031094 A1 US 2004031094A1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47K—SANITARY EQUIPMENT NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; TOILET ACCESSORIES
    • A47K3/00—Baths; Douches; Appurtenances therefor
    • A47K3/02—Baths
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47K—SANITARY EQUIPMENT NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; TOILET ACCESSORIES
    • A47K3/00—Baths; Douches; Appurtenances therefor
    • A47K3/001—Accessories for baths, not provided for in other subgroups of group A47K3/00 ; 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
    • A47K3/002—Non-slip mats for baths

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  • the product would begin as a fiberglass molded tub in which a vinyl material is attached and molded onto the bottom and back areas of the tub that would contain a gel type substance to cushion it.
  • the vinyl will be ribbed lengthwise to prevent water from standing and will aid in the water draining process. It shall have a height of an inch so as to not take much away from the depth of the tub. This will cushion the back, lumbar and lower regions of the body so as to make for a pleasant bathing experience.
  • the vinyl is to be mended to the back and sides with a waterproof glue. It must be flared up slightly around the edges and sealed to the tub with a waterproof sealant as to prevent water build up and water from getting underneath the vinyl.
  • the vinyl would have a cut out around the drain area for water to dispense and also be mended to the tub.

Abstract

A bathtub, comprising a rectangular bathtub body with a molded lining of the same dimensions as the interior surfaces of the bathtub. The lining is made of a flexible, polymeric material with a number of raised ribs separated by depressed channels running the longitudinal axis of the bathtub body, along the bottom and vertically up the interior back surface. The raised ribs are filled with a flexible cellular foam material and the lining attached to the interior of the bathtub body with a water-proof seal.

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  • The product would begin as a fiberglass molded tub in which a vinyl material is attached and molded onto the bottom and back areas of the tub that would contain a gel type substance to cushion it. The vinyl will be ribbed lengthwise to prevent water from standing and will aid in the water draining process. It shall have a height of an inch so as to not take much away from the depth of the tub. This will cushion the back, lumbar and lower regions of the body so as to make for a pleasant bathing experience.[0001]
  • The vinyl is to be mended to the back and sides with a waterproof glue. It must be flared up slightly around the edges and sealed to the tub with a waterproof sealant as to prevent water build up and water from getting underneath the vinyl. [0002]
  • The vinyl would have a cut out around the drain area for water to dispense and also be mended to the tub. [0003]
  • The attached drawing illustrates the design of the comfort bath. [0004]

Claims (1)

We claim:
1. A bathtub, comprising:
a rectangular bathtub body having means for filling with water and means for draining water located at one end of the bathtub body;
a molded lining of the same dimensions as the interior surfaces of the bathtub, said lining made of a flexible, polymeric material;
said molded lining comprising a plurality of raised ribs separated by depressed channels, said ribs and channels running parallel to the longitudinal axis of the bathtub body, along the bottom and vertically up the interior surface opposite the means for filling with water and means for draining water;
said raised ribs filled with a flexible cellular foam material; and
means for attaching said molded lining to the interior of the bathtub body with a water-proof seal.
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Cited By (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US20050138724A1 (en) * 2003-12-30 2005-06-30 Owen Letty A. Bathtub insert "take-five"
WO2008010192A2 (en) * 2006-07-19 2008-01-24 Anastasi Vavvessi Fabio Di Anastasi Vavvessi Fabio Improved bath
US20130086740A1 (en) * 2011-10-06 2013-04-11 Scott Thompson Vortex-creating mat

Cited By (5)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US20050138724A1 (en) * 2003-12-30 2005-06-30 Owen Letty A. Bathtub insert "take-five"
WO2008010192A2 (en) * 2006-07-19 2008-01-24 Anastasi Vavvessi Fabio Di Anastasi Vavvessi Fabio Improved bath
WO2008010192A3 (en) * 2006-07-19 2008-05-08 Anastasi Vavvessi Fabio Di Ana Improved bath
US20090307835A1 (en) * 2006-07-19 2009-12-17 Fabio Anastasi Vavvessi Bath
US20130086740A1 (en) * 2011-10-06 2013-04-11 Scott Thompson Vortex-creating mat

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