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US2006169A
US2006169A US724681A US72468134A US2006169A US 2006169 A US2006169 A US 2006169A US 724681 A US724681 A US 724681A US 72468134 A US72468134 A US 72468134A US 2006169 A US2006169 A US 2006169A
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  • the invention relates to improvements in book rests for bath tubs and the like and has for its primary object the provision of an improved construction of the character indicated which is convenient and eiiicient in use and capable of economical production. Another object of the invention is the provision of a construction of the character indicated which may be readily adjusted to bath tubs or other articles of furniture of various sizes.
  • Another object of the invention is the provision of a construction of the character indicated having a ra'ck thereon adapted to be utilized for supporting books, mirrors and the like and readily foldable into compact form.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a construction embodying the invention and shown in position of use on a bath tub of conventional form;
  • FIG. 2 an enlarged top plan view of the construction shown with the parts folded into 'compactform
  • Fig. 3 a transverse section taken substantially on line 3 3 of Fig. 2.
  • the embodiment of the invention illustrated in the drawing comprises a supporting tray I preferably made of sheet metal, having longitudinal sides I I and ends I2.
  • the upper edges of the sides I I and ends I2 are rolled to form tubular beads I3 and I4.
  • a supporting member I5 consisting of a metal rod bent into substantially U-shape with the ends or sides thereof sliding in the beads I3, the outer portions thereof being bent upwardly and covered with a rubber tube I6 as shown, thereby adapting the members I5 to serve as suitable supports for engaging the top edges of the bath tub II or the like.
  • each end of the bott-om of the tray I0 Arranged at each end of the bott-om of the tray I0 are three transverse slots I8 and adjacent upwardly convex ribs or ridges I9 thereby adapting the ends of the tray to support soap, sponges and the like for use for bathing purposes. Additional drain openings 20 are also provided in the central portion of the bottom of the tray to prevent the accumulation of water therein.
  • the rack member 22 is formed from a metal strip or bar bent into substantially U-formv and the ends thereof are pivotally connected to the lugs 2
  • brace, member 24 Associated with the rack member 22 is a brace, member 24 also formed from a metal strip bent into U-forrn, the sides of the same being pivoted at 25 to the inner sides of the sides of the rack member 22 so as to be foldable Within the same, as indicated in Fig. 2.
  • the brace member 24 is reinforced and stiffened by means of transverse stiffening bars 26 arranged as shown.
  • a simple and effective foldable rack is provided for the tray l0 which may be readily adjusted as indicated in Figs. 1 and 3 to support a book, mirror or the like in convenient position for use by the occupant vof the bath tub and may be also readily folded into compact form in the bottom of the tray as indicated in Fig. 2.
  • the specific formv and arrangement of parts is av simple and effective one for the purpose.
  • a device of the class .described comprising a sheet metal supporting tray having a perforated bottom and upwardly extending sides and ends the top edges of its sides being rolled into tubular guides; ⁇ and a support at each end of said tray formed from a wire rod bent into substantially U-shape with the ends thereof arranged to slide in said guides.
  • a device of the class described comprising a sheet metal supporting tray having a perforated bottom and upwardly extending sides and ends the top edges of its sides being rolled into tubular guides; and a support at each end of said tray formed from a wire rod bent into substantially U-shape with the ends thereof arranged to slide in said guides, the outer portions of each support being bent upwardly and covered with l rubber tubing to form rests to engage the corresponding edges of a bath tub or the like.
  • a device of the class described comprising a supporting tray; two upstanding pivot lugs in said tray at one side of the central portion thereof; a rack member in the form of a bar bent into substantially U-shape with the ends thereof pivoted to said lugs; and a, brace member also formed of a bar bent into substantially U-form with the ends thereof pivoted to the inner sides of the sides of said rack member adjacent the free ends thereof, said brace member being adapted and arranged to fold within said rack member, and both to fold within said tray.
  • a device of the class described comprising a supporting tray having upstanding sides; two upstanding pivot lugs in said tray at one side of the central portion thereof; awrack ⁇ member4 in the form of a bar bentinto substantially U- shape with the ends thereof vpivoted to saidlugs f and of a length less than the width of said tray so as to be capable of folding downwardly onto the bottom thereof; and a brace member also formed of a, bar bent into substantially U-form of slightly less width thansaid rack member, the ends thereof being pivoted to the inner sides of the sides of said rack member adjacent the free end thereof, said brace member being shorter than said rack member and a foldable rack arf ranged centrally insaid tray so as to permit the folding of both within and onto the bottom of said tray.

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June 25, 1935.v w. E. HARRIS-JONES BOOKREST FOR BATHTUBS AND THE LIKE Filed May 9, 1934 Patented June 25, 1935 11iI I "12s0061691` I oorrmis'r FOR iTH'fBs AND THE LIKE Winifred E. Harris-Jones,` SanfFra/nciscofCalif.'
Application May 9, 1934, serial No. 724,681
4 Claims.
The invention relates to improvements in book rests for bath tubs and the like and has for its primary object the provision of an improved construction of the character indicated which is convenient and eiiicient in use and capable of economical production. Another object of the invention is the provision of a construction of the character indicated which may be readily adjusted to bath tubs or other articles of furniture of various sizes.
Another object of the invention is the provision of a construction of the character indicated having a ra'ck thereon adapted to be utilized for supporting books, mirrors and the like and readily foldable into compact form.
Other objects will appear hereinafter.
The invention consists in the combinations and arrangements of parts hereinafter described and claimed.
'I'he invention will be best understood by reference to the accompanying drawing forming a part of this specification, and invwhich l Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a construction embodying the invention and shown in position of use on a bath tub of conventional form;
Fig. 2, an enlarged top plan view of the construction shown with the parts folded into 'compactform; and
Fig. 3, a transverse section taken substantially on line 3 3 of Fig. 2.
The embodiment of the invention illustrated in the drawing comprises a supporting tray I preferably made of sheet metal, having longitudinal sides I I and ends I2. The upper edges of the sides I I and ends I2 are rolled to form tubular beads I3 and I4. Arranged at each end of the tray I0 is a supporting member I5 consisting of a metal rod bent into substantially U-shape with the ends or sides thereof sliding in the beads I3, the outer portions thereof being bent upwardly and covered with a rubber tube I6 as shown, thereby adapting the members I5 to serve as suitable supports for engaging the top edges of the bath tub II or the like. Arranged at each end of the bott-om of the tray I0 are three transverse slots I8 and adjacent upwardly convex ribs or ridges I9 thereby adapting the ends of the tray to support soap, sponges and the like for use for bathing purposes. Additional drain openings 20 are also provided in the central portion of the bottom of the tray to prevent the accumulation of water therein.
By this arrangement a simple and convenient su'pporting tray is provided which is adapted to be arranged as indicated in bath tubs or other articles of furniture of various sizes.
Arranged on the bottom of the tray at one side of the central portion thereof are two upstanding pivot lugs 2l and a rack member 22 is pivotally connected therewith as shown. The rack member 22 is formed from a metal strip or bar bent into substantially U-formv and the ends thereof are pivotally connected to the lugs 2| 4by'means of the pivot pins or rivets 23.
Associated with the rack member 22 is a brace, member 24 also formed from a metal strip bent into U-forrn, the sides of the same being pivoted at 25 to the inner sides of the sides of the rack member 22 so as to be foldable Within the same, as indicated in Fig. 2. The brace member 24 is reinforced and stiffened by means of transverse stiffening bars 26 arranged as shown.
By this arrangment a simple and effective foldable rack is provided for the tray l0 which may be readily adjusted as indicated in Figs. 1 and 3 to support a book, mirror or the like in convenient position for use by the occupant vof the bath tub and may be also readily folded into compact form in the bottom of the tray as indicated in Fig. 2. The specific formv and arrangement of parts is av simple and effective one for the purpose.
While I have illustrated and described the preferred form of construction forcarrying the invention into effect, this is capable of variation and modification without departing from the spirit of the invention. I therefore do not wish to be limited to the precise details disclosed, but would desire to avail myself of such variations and modifications as fall within the scope of Athe appended claims.
1. A device of the class .described comprising a sheet metal supporting tray having a perforated bottom and upwardly extending sides and ends the top edges of its sides being rolled into tubular guides;` and a support at each end of said tray formed from a wire rod bent into substantially U-shape with the ends thereof arranged to slide in said guides.
2. A device of the class described comprising a sheet metal supporting tray having a perforated bottom and upwardly extending sides and ends the top edges of its sides being rolled into tubular guides; and a support at each end of said tray formed from a wire rod bent into substantially U-shape with the ends thereof arranged to slide in said guides, the outer portions of each support being bent upwardly and covered with l rubber tubing to form rests to engage the corresponding edges of a bath tub or the like.
3. A device of the class described comprising a supporting tray; two upstanding pivot lugs in said tray at one side of the central portion thereof; a rack member in the form of a bar bent into substantially U-shape with the ends thereof pivoted to said lugs; and a, brace member also formed of a bar bent into substantially U-form with the ends thereof pivoted to the inner sides of the sides of said rack member adjacent the free ends thereof, said brace member being adapted and arranged to fold within said rack member, and both to fold within said tray.-
`4. A device of the class described, comprising a supporting tray having upstanding sides; two upstanding pivot lugs in said tray at one side of the central portion thereof; awrack` member4 in the form of a bar bentinto substantially U- shape with the ends thereof vpivoted to saidlugs f and of a length less than the width of said tray so as to be capable of folding downwardly onto the bottom thereof; and a brace member also formed of a, bar bent into substantially U-form of slightly less width thansaid rack member, the ends thereof being pivoted to the inner sides of the sides of said rack member adjacent the free end thereof, said brace member being shorter than said rack member and a foldable rack arf ranged centrally insaid tray so as to permit the folding of both within and onto the bottom of said tray.
` WINIFRED E. HARRIS-J ONES.
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US2507219A (en) * 1948-04-05 1950-05-09 Reuben W Parker Baby bath and powder board
US2512759A (en) * 1947-02-26 1950-06-27 Model Crafters Inc Device to facilitate the removal of ice trays
US3239850A (en) * 1963-03-20 1966-03-15 Sandor G Kiss Book rest and vanity for bath tubs
US3346125A (en) * 1965-10-24 1967-10-10 Cretors & Company C Tray
US3769647A (en) * 1971-08-18 1973-11-06 N Basa Aquatic lounge & tray ensemble
US3950793A (en) * 1974-10-21 1976-04-20 Adams John F Bathtub book stand
US4053954A (en) * 1976-06-17 1977-10-18 George Chapman Bathtub caddy
US4199125A (en) * 1977-10-31 1980-04-22 Kirby Simon Waterproof bathtub reading stand
US4955093A (en) * 1988-07-13 1990-09-11 Klassen Lorraine J Combination bath tub shelf and bench
US5092001A (en) * 1990-02-08 1992-03-03 Ross Lucy M Infant bathing apparatus
US5385283A (en) * 1993-08-10 1995-01-31 Shioda; Yoshihiko Device attached to a steering wheel for supporting objects thereon
WO1996000028A1 (en) * 1994-06-27 1996-01-04 Anders Perjans Assembly for bathtubs
US6301724B1 (en) * 1999-09-20 2001-10-16 Dawell L. Wright Corner and bathtub accessory device
US6341704B1 (en) * 2000-11-08 2002-01-29 Charles J. Michel, Jr. Adjustable rack for laundry tub or the like
US20080088213A1 (en) * 2006-10-13 2008-04-17 Klein Richard B Glide mechanism for roll out drawers and other items
US7523900B1 (en) 2005-06-13 2009-04-28 Hlatky John D Movable book and table holder
US20090212191A1 (en) * 2008-02-21 2009-08-27 Negussie Semework Book stand and method of use thereof
US9010714B2 (en) 2013-05-17 2015-04-21 Peter Marvin Weldon Apparatus for supporting an electronic device
US20150161504A1 (en) * 2013-11-19 2015-06-11 Tim Scott Personal Can Counter
EP2982279A1 (en) 2014-08-07 2016-02-10 Daniel Brönnimann Bath tub tray
US20220110471A1 (en) * 2019-01-11 2022-04-14 Peng-Yuan Chen Top item holder
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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US2512759A (en) * 1947-02-26 1950-06-27 Model Crafters Inc Device to facilitate the removal of ice trays
US2507219A (en) * 1948-04-05 1950-05-09 Reuben W Parker Baby bath and powder board
US3239850A (en) * 1963-03-20 1966-03-15 Sandor G Kiss Book rest and vanity for bath tubs
US3346125A (en) * 1965-10-24 1967-10-10 Cretors & Company C Tray
US3769647A (en) * 1971-08-18 1973-11-06 N Basa Aquatic lounge & tray ensemble
US3950793A (en) * 1974-10-21 1976-04-20 Adams John F Bathtub book stand
US4053954A (en) * 1976-06-17 1977-10-18 George Chapman Bathtub caddy
US4199125A (en) * 1977-10-31 1980-04-22 Kirby Simon Waterproof bathtub reading stand
US4955093A (en) * 1988-07-13 1990-09-11 Klassen Lorraine J Combination bath tub shelf and bench
US5092001A (en) * 1990-02-08 1992-03-03 Ross Lucy M Infant bathing apparatus
US5385283A (en) * 1993-08-10 1995-01-31 Shioda; Yoshihiko Device attached to a steering wheel for supporting objects thereon
WO1996000028A1 (en) * 1994-06-27 1996-01-04 Anders Perjans Assembly for bathtubs
US6301724B1 (en) * 1999-09-20 2001-10-16 Dawell L. Wright Corner and bathtub accessory device
US6341704B1 (en) * 2000-11-08 2002-01-29 Charles J. Michel, Jr. Adjustable rack for laundry tub or the like
US7559522B1 (en) 2005-06-13 2009-07-14 Hlatky John D Hospital bed book holder
US7523900B1 (en) 2005-06-13 2009-04-28 Hlatky John D Movable book and table holder
US20110025182A1 (en) * 2006-10-13 2011-02-03 Lynk, Inc. Glide mechanism for roll out drawers and other items
US7810890B2 (en) * 2006-10-13 2010-10-12 Lynk, Inc. Glide mechanism for roll out drawers and other items
US20080088213A1 (en) * 2006-10-13 2008-04-17 Klein Richard B Glide mechanism for roll out drawers and other items
US20090212191A1 (en) * 2008-02-21 2009-08-27 Negussie Semework Book stand and method of use thereof
US9010714B2 (en) 2013-05-17 2015-04-21 Peter Marvin Weldon Apparatus for supporting an electronic device
US20150161504A1 (en) * 2013-11-19 2015-06-11 Tim Scott Personal Can Counter
EP2982279A1 (en) 2014-08-07 2016-02-10 Daniel Brönnimann Bath tub tray
US20220110471A1 (en) * 2019-01-11 2022-04-14 Peng-Yuan Chen Top item holder
US11957258B2 (en) * 2019-01-11 2024-04-16 Peng-Yuan Chen Top item holder
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