US20070094786A1 - Bathtub floor pad - Google Patents
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- the disclosures made herein relate generally to accessory items for use in the bath and shower and, more particularly, to compliant articles for use on a floor of a bathtub while bathing.
- Bathtubs are designed to support the weight of a person. Accordingly, their floor structure is substantially rigid. While such rigidity is desirable for supporting the weight of a person, it is less than desirable for providing comfort while lying in a bathtub. Furthermore, a floor surface of a bathtub can become slippery when wet which greatly increases the chance of an injury resulting from slipping. Therefore, a bathtub floor pad that can be placed on the floor surface of a bathtub, that provides for comfort of a person laying on the bathtub floor pad while bathing and that enhances safety by reducing the potential for slipping on a floor surface of is desirable and useful.
- Embodiments of the present invention are configured for improving comfort and safety of a person taking a bath in a bathtub and/or a person being bathed in a bathtub. More specifically, a bathtub floor pad in accordance with the present invention is placed on the floor surface of a bathtub for providing comfort of a person laying on the bathtub floor pad while bathing and for reducing the potential for slipping on a floor surface of the bathtub. In doing so, embodiments of the present invention offer desirable and useful function.
- a bathtub floor pad comprises a compliant body, a support structure and a temperature sensing device.
- the compliant body includes end faces, a top face, a bottom face and side faces.
- the support structure includes a horizontally extending portion engaged with the bottom face of the compliant body.
- the support structure exhibits substantial rigidity with respect to compliance of the compliant body.
- the temperature sensing device is attached to the compliant body and is visibly exposed at one of the faces of the compliant body. The temperature sensing device provides for a visual indication of temperature of water in contact therewith.
- a bathtub floor pad comprises a compliant body, a support structure, a plurality of anti-slip members and a temperature sensing device.
- the compliant body includes a first end, a second end, a top face, a bottom face and side faces.
- the compliant body includes a uniform thickness segment and a tapered thickness segment.
- the uniform thickness segment extends a portion of a distance from the first end to the second end.
- the tapered thickness segment extends a remainder of the distance to the second end.
- the tapered thickness segment extends in increasing thickness at least a portion of the remainder of the distance to the second end.
- the support structure includes a horizontally extending portion engaged with the bottom face of the compliant body and a vertically extending portion engaged with the second end face of the tapered thickness segment at the second end of the compliant body.
- the support structure exhibits substantial rigidity with respect to compliance of the compliant body.
- the plurality of anti-slip members are attached to the horizontally extending portion of the support structure.
- the temperature sensing device is attached to the compliant body and is visibly exposed at one of the faces of the compliant body. The temperature sensing device provides for a visual indication of temperature of water in contact therewith.
- a bathtub floor pad comprises a foam pad, a polymeric support structure, a plurality of suction cups, a reinforcement member and a temperature sensing device.
- the foam pad includes a first end face, a second end face, a top face, a bottom face and side faces.
- the first end face, the top face and the side faces each include a generally smooth contiguous layer of material that acts as a barrier against liquid being readily absorbed into the foam pad.
- the foam pad includes a uniform thickness segment and a tapered thickness segment.
- the uniform thickness segment extends a portion of a distance from the first end to the second end.
- the tapered thickness segment extends a remainder of the distance to the second end.
- the tapered thickness segment extends in increasing thickness at least a portion of the remainder of the distance to the second end.
- the polymeric support structure includes a horizontally extending portion engaged with the bottom face of the foam pad and a vertically extending portion engaged with a second end face of the tapered thickness segment at the second end of the foam pad.
- the polymeric support structure exhibits substantial rigidity with respect to compliance of the foam pad.
- a water resistant interface is provided between the polymeric support structure and the foam pad.
- the plurality of suction cups is attached to the horizontally extending portion of the polymeric support structure.
- the reinforcement member extends between the horizontally extending portion of the polymeric support structure and the vertically extending portion of the polymeric support structure for limiting deflection of the vertically extending portion of the polymeric support structure with respect to the horizontally extending portion of the polymeric support structure.
- the temperature sensing device is attached to the foam pad and is visibly exposed at one of the faces of the foam pad. The temperature sensing device provides for a visual indication of temperature of water in contact therewith.
- FIG. 1 is a top perspective view showing a bathtub floor pad in accordance with the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is a bottom perspective view of the bathtub floor pad shown in FIG. 1
- FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line 3 - 3 in FIG. 1 .
- FIGS. 1-3 show various aspects of a bathtub floor pad in accordance with the present invention, which is referred to herein as the bathtub floor pad 10 .
- the bathtub floor pad 10 provides for improved comfort and safety of a person taking a bath in a bathtub and/or a person being bathed in a bathtub. More specifically, the bathtub floor pad 10 is placed on a floor surface of a bathtub for providing comfort of a person laying on the bathtub floor pad while bathing and for reducing the potential for slipping on the floor surface of the bathtub.
- the bathtub floor pad 10 includes a foam pad 12 , apolymeric support structure 14 , a plurality of suction cups 16 , a reinforcement member 18 ( FIG. 3 ) and a temperature sensing device 20 ( FIG. 1 ).
- the polymeric support structure 14 , the plurality of suction cups 16 , the reinforcement member 18 and the temperature sensing device 20 are integrated with each other in a manner that provides for the improved comfort and safety discussed above.
- specific details are disclosed with respect to elements of the bathtub floor pad 10 . However, is it disclosed herein that the present invention is not limited to elements constrained by such specific details and that such specific details represent examples of more broadly construed design and construction considerations in view of the present invention.
- the foam pad 12 includes a first end face 22 , a second end face 24 , a top face 26 , a bottom face 28 and side faces 30 .
- the first end face 22 , the second end face 24 , the top face 26 and the side faces 30 each include a generally smooth contiguous layer of material that acts as a barrier against liquid being readily absorbed into the foam pad 12 .
- the foam pad 12 is made from a polymeric foam material and the layer of material is an integral exterior surface of the polymeric foam material. Latex rubber foam, EPDM synthetic foam, and other forms of polymeric foam are examples of foam materials that can be formed in a manner (e.g., cast) whereby a resulting.
- foam pad includes end faces, a top face and side faces having a ‘skin layer’ of material from which the foam pad is made.
- this skin layer is a generally smooth contiguous layer of material that-was in contact with a mold for the foam pad and that acts as a barrier against liquid being readily absorbed into the foam pad.
- the foam pad 12 is an embodiment of a compliant pad in accordance with the present invention. It is disclosed herein that a compliant pad in accordance with the present invention may be made from other materials than foam in accordance with manufacturing techniques other than casting.
- the foam pad 12 includes a uniform thickness segment 32 and a tapered thickness segment 34 .
- the uniform thickness segment 32 extends a portion of a distance from the first end 22 to the second end 24 (i.e., extends only partway from the first end 22 to the second end 24 ).
- the tapered thickness segment 34 extends a remainder of the distance to the second end 24 .
- the tapered thickness segment 34 extends in increasing thickness at least a portion of the remainder of the distance to the second end 24 .
- tapered thickness segment 34 may be omitted and the uniform thickness segment extends the entire distance between the first end 22 and the second end 24 .
- the uniform thickness segment 32 and/or the tapered thickness segment 34 may be configured such that the top face 26 of the foam pad 12 has contoured portions (e.g., shaped to conform to the back of a person) or is substantially flat.
- the polymeric support structure 14 includes a horizontally extending portion 36 engaged with the bottom face 28 of the foam pad 12 and a vertically extending portion 38 engaged with the second end face 24 of the foam pad 12 (i.e., a vertically extending end face of the tapered thickness segment 34 of the foam pad).
- the polymeric support structure 14 exhibits substantial rigidity with respect to compliance of the foam pad 12 .
- the polymeric support structure 14 exhibits limited, minimal or essentially no deflection under weight of a person whereas the foam pad exhibits significant deflection (e.g., compression) under weight of the same person.
- a water resistant interface is provided between the polymeric support structure 14 and the foam pad 12 .
- Such an interface can be provided by any number of means. Examples of such means include, but are not limited to, a sealant, an integral sealing feature of the polymeric support structure 14 , an integral sealing feature of the foam pad 12 and/or a discrete sealing device (e.g., an gasket).
- Each one of the suction cups 16 is attached to the horizontally extending portion 38 of the polymeric support structure 14 .
- the suction cups 16 may be arranged in uniform rows or any other uniform or non-uniform arrangement.
- the suction cups 16 are examples of anti-slip members in accordance with the present invention. The purpose of such anti-slip members is to limit unintentional movement of the polymeric support structure 14 with respect to an underlying support surface of a bathtub.
- Other embodiments of anti-slip members in accordance with the present invention include, but are not limited to, anti-slip strips of material. It is disclosed herein that anti-slip members in accordance with the present invention may be discrete components that are attached to the polymeric support structure 14 or integrally-formed components of the polymeric support structure 14 .
- the reinforcement member 18 ( FIG. 3 ) extends between and is connected to the horizontally extending portion 36 of the polymeric support structure 14 and the vertically extending portion 38 of the polymeric support structure 14 . In this manner, the reinforcement member 18 limits deflection of the vertically extending portion 38 of the polymeric support structure 14 with respect to the horizontally extending portion 36 of the polymeric support structure 14 . Such limited deflection enhances durability of the polymeric support structure 14 and/or controls deformation of the foam pad 12 . Through incorporation of the reinforcement member 18 , the thickness of the polymeric support structure 14 can be maintained relatively thin.
- the reinforcement member 18 may be an integrally formed component of the polymeric support structure 14 or a discrete component attached to the polymeric support structure 14 .
- the temperature sensing device 20 is attached to the foam pad 12 and is visibly exposed at the top face 26 of the foam pad 12 .
- the temperature sensing device 20 may be exposed at a different face of the foam pad 12 .
- the temperature sensing device 20 provides for a visual indication of temperature of water in contact therewith.
- the temperature sensing device 20 includes a color changing portion that turns from a first color to a second color when exposed to water exceeding a prescribed temperature.
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A bathing pad comprises a compliant body, a support structure, a plurality of anti-slip members and a temperature sensing device. The compliant body includes end faces, a top face, a bottom face and side faces. The support structure includes a horizontally extending portion engaged with the bottom face of the compliant body and a vertically extending portion engaged with one of the end faces of the compliant body. The support structure exhibits substantial rigidity with respect to compliance of the compliant body. The plurality of anti-slip members are attached to the horizontally extending portion of the support structure. The temperature sensing device is attached to the compliant body and is visibly exposed at one of the faces of the compliant body. The temperature sensing device provides for a visual indication of temperature of water in contact therewith.
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- This patent application claims priority to co-pending U.S. Provisional Patent Application having Ser. No. 60/732,723 filed Nov. 2, 2005 entitled “Bath Buddy”, having a common applicant herewith and being incorporated herein in its entirety by reference.
- The disclosures made herein relate generally to accessory items for use in the bath and shower and, more particularly, to compliant articles for use on a floor of a bathtub while bathing.
- Bathtubs are designed to support the weight of a person. Accordingly, their floor structure is substantially rigid. While such rigidity is desirable for supporting the weight of a person, it is less than desirable for providing comfort while lying in a bathtub. Furthermore, a floor surface of a bathtub can become slippery when wet which greatly increases the chance of an injury resulting from slipping. Therefore, a bathtub floor pad that can be placed on the floor surface of a bathtub, that provides for comfort of a person laying on the bathtub floor pad while bathing and that enhances safety by reducing the potential for slipping on a floor surface of is desirable and useful.
- Embodiments of the present invention are configured for improving comfort and safety of a person taking a bath in a bathtub and/or a person being bathed in a bathtub. More specifically, a bathtub floor pad in accordance with the present invention is placed on the floor surface of a bathtub for providing comfort of a person laying on the bathtub floor pad while bathing and for reducing the potential for slipping on a floor surface of the bathtub. In doing so, embodiments of the present invention offer desirable and useful function.
- In one embodiment of the present invention, a bathtub floor pad comprises a compliant body, a support structure and a temperature sensing device. The compliant body includes end faces, a top face, a bottom face and side faces. The support structure includes a horizontally extending portion engaged with the bottom face of the compliant body. The support structure exhibits substantial rigidity with respect to compliance of the compliant body. The temperature sensing device is attached to the compliant body and is visibly exposed at one of the faces of the compliant body. The temperature sensing device provides for a visual indication of temperature of water in contact therewith.
- In another embodiment of the present invention, a bathtub floor pad comprises a compliant body, a support structure, a plurality of anti-slip members and a temperature sensing device. The compliant body includes a first end, a second end, a top face, a bottom face and side faces. The compliant body includes a uniform thickness segment and a tapered thickness segment. The uniform thickness segment extends a portion of a distance from the first end to the second end. The tapered thickness segment extends a remainder of the distance to the second end. The tapered thickness segment extends in increasing thickness at least a portion of the remainder of the distance to the second end. The support structure includes a horizontally extending portion engaged with the bottom face of the compliant body and a vertically extending portion engaged with the second end face of the tapered thickness segment at the second end of the compliant body. The support structure exhibits substantial rigidity with respect to compliance of the compliant body. The plurality of anti-slip members are attached to the horizontally extending portion of the support structure. The temperature sensing device is attached to the compliant body and is visibly exposed at one of the faces of the compliant body. The temperature sensing device provides for a visual indication of temperature of water in contact therewith.
- In another embodiment of the present invention, a bathtub floor pad comprises a foam pad, a polymeric support structure, a plurality of suction cups, a reinforcement member and a temperature sensing device. The foam pad includes a first end face, a second end face, a top face, a bottom face and side faces. The first end face, the top face and the side faces each include a generally smooth contiguous layer of material that acts as a barrier against liquid being readily absorbed into the foam pad. The foam pad includes a uniform thickness segment and a tapered thickness segment. The uniform thickness segment extends a portion of a distance from the first end to the second end. The tapered thickness segment extends a remainder of the distance to the second end. The tapered thickness segment extends in increasing thickness at least a portion of the remainder of the distance to the second end. The polymeric support structure includes a horizontally extending portion engaged with the bottom face of the foam pad and a vertically extending portion engaged with a second end face of the tapered thickness segment at the second end of the foam pad. The polymeric support structure exhibits substantial rigidity with respect to compliance of the foam pad. A water resistant interface is provided between the polymeric support structure and the foam pad. The plurality of suction cups is attached to the horizontally extending portion of the polymeric support structure. The reinforcement member extends between the horizontally extending portion of the polymeric support structure and the vertically extending portion of the polymeric support structure for limiting deflection of the vertically extending portion of the polymeric support structure with respect to the horizontally extending portion of the polymeric support structure. The temperature sensing device is attached to the foam pad and is visibly exposed at one of the faces of the foam pad. The temperature sensing device provides for a visual indication of temperature of water in contact therewith.
- These and other objects, embodiments, advantages and/or distinctions of the present invention will become readily apparent upon further review of the following specification, associated drawings and appended claims.
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FIG. 1 is a top perspective view showing a bathtub floor pad in accordance with the present invention. -
FIG. 2 is a bottom perspective view of the bathtub floor pad shown inFIG. 1 -
FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line 3-3 inFIG. 1 . -
FIGS. 1-3 show various aspects of a bathtub floor pad in accordance with the present invention, which is referred to herein as thebathtub floor pad 10. Thebathtub floor pad 10 provides for improved comfort and safety of a person taking a bath in a bathtub and/or a person being bathed in a bathtub. More specifically, thebathtub floor pad 10 is placed on a floor surface of a bathtub for providing comfort of a person laying on the bathtub floor pad while bathing and for reducing the potential for slipping on the floor surface of the bathtub. - The
bathtub floor pad 10 includes afoam pad 12,apolymeric support structure 14, a plurality ofsuction cups 16, a reinforcement member 18 (FIG. 3 ) and a temperature sensing device 20 (FIG. 1 ). Thepolymeric support structure 14, the plurality ofsuction cups 16, thereinforcement member 18 and thetemperature sensing device 20 are integrated with each other in a manner that provides for the improved comfort and safety discussed above. In the ensuing discussion, specific details are disclosed with respect to elements of thebathtub floor pad 10. However, is it disclosed herein that the present invention is not limited to elements constrained by such specific details and that such specific details represent examples of more broadly construed design and construction considerations in view of the present invention. - The
foam pad 12 includes afirst end face 22, asecond end face 24, atop face 26, abottom face 28 and side faces 30. Thefirst end face 22, thesecond end face 24, thetop face 26 and the side faces 30 each include a generally smooth contiguous layer of material that acts as a barrier against liquid being readily absorbed into thefoam pad 12. In one embodiment, thefoam pad 12 is made from a polymeric foam material and the layer of material is an integral exterior surface of the polymeric foam material. Latex rubber foam, EPDM synthetic foam, and other forms of polymeric foam are examples of foam materials that can be formed in a manner (e.g., cast) whereby a resulting. foam pad includes end faces, a top face and side faces having a ‘skin layer’ of material from which the foam pad is made. In one embodiment, this skin layer is a generally smooth contiguous layer of material that-was in contact with a mold for the foam pad and that acts as a barrier against liquid being readily absorbed into the foam pad. Thefoam pad 12 is an embodiment of a compliant pad in accordance with the present invention. It is disclosed herein that a compliant pad in accordance with the present invention may be made from other materials than foam in accordance with manufacturing techniques other than casting. - The
foam pad 12 includes auniform thickness segment 32 and atapered thickness segment 34. Theuniform thickness segment 32 extends a portion of a distance from thefirst end 22 to the second end 24 (i.e., extends only partway from thefirst end 22 to the second end 24). The taperedthickness segment 34 extends a remainder of the distance to thesecond end 24. Thus, at some distance between thefirst end 22 and thesecond end 24 of thefoam pad 12, theuniform thickness segment 32 transitions into the taperedthickness segment 34. The taperedthickness segment 34 extends in increasing thickness at least a portion of the remainder of the distance to thesecond end 24. Optionally, taperedthickness segment 34 may be omitted and the uniform thickness segment extends the entire distance between thefirst end 22 and thesecond end 24. Theuniform thickness segment 32 and/or the taperedthickness segment 34 may be configured such that thetop face 26 of thefoam pad 12 has contoured portions (e.g., shaped to conform to the back of a person) or is substantially flat. - The
polymeric support structure 14 includes a horizontally extendingportion 36 engaged with thebottom face 28 of thefoam pad 12 and a vertically extendingportion 38 engaged with thesecond end face 24 of the foam pad 12 (i.e., a vertically extending end face of the taperedthickness segment 34 of the foam pad). Thepolymeric support structure 14 exhibits substantial rigidity with respect to compliance of thefoam pad 12. For example, thepolymeric support structure 14 exhibits limited, minimal or essentially no deflection under weight of a person whereas the foam pad exhibits significant deflection (e.g., compression) under weight of the same person. A water resistant interface is provided between thepolymeric support structure 14 and thefoam pad 12. Such an interface can be provided by any number of means. Examples of such means include, but are not limited to, a sealant, an integral sealing feature of thepolymeric support structure 14, an integral sealing feature of thefoam pad 12 and/or a discrete sealing device (e.g., an gasket). - Each one of the
suction cups 16 is attached to the horizontally extendingportion 38 of thepolymeric support structure 14. The suction cups 16 may be arranged in uniform rows or any other uniform or non-uniform arrangement. The suction cups 16 are examples of anti-slip members in accordance with the present invention. The purpose of such anti-slip members is to limit unintentional movement of thepolymeric support structure 14 with respect to an underlying support surface of a bathtub. Other embodiments of anti-slip members in accordance with the present invention include, but are not limited to, anti-slip strips of material. It is disclosed herein that anti-slip members in accordance with the present invention may be discrete components that are attached to thepolymeric support structure 14 or integrally-formed components of thepolymeric support structure 14. - The reinforcement member 18 (
FIG. 3 ) extends between and is connected to the horizontally extendingportion 36 of thepolymeric support structure 14 and the vertically extendingportion 38 of thepolymeric support structure 14. In this manner, thereinforcement member 18 limits deflection of the vertically extendingportion 38 of thepolymeric support structure 14 with respect to the horizontally extendingportion 36 of thepolymeric support structure 14. Such limited deflection enhances durability of thepolymeric support structure 14 and/or controls deformation of thefoam pad 12. Through incorporation of thereinforcement member 18, the thickness of thepolymeric support structure 14 can be maintained relatively thin. Thereinforcement member 18 may be an integrally formed component of thepolymeric support structure 14 or a discrete component attached to thepolymeric support structure 14. - The
temperature sensing device 20 is attached to thefoam pad 12 and is visibly exposed at thetop face 26 of thefoam pad 12. Optionally, thetemperature sensing device 20 may be exposed at a different face of thefoam pad 12. Thetemperature sensing device 20 provides for a visual indication of temperature of water in contact therewith. In a preferred embodiment, thetemperature sensing device 20 includes a color changing portion that turns from a first color to a second color when exposed to water exceeding a prescribed temperature. - In the preceding detailed description, reference has been made to the accompanying drawings that form a part hereof, and in which are shown by way of illustration specific embodiments in which the present invention may be practiced. These embodiments, and certain variants thereof, have been described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice embodiments of the present invention. It is to be understood that other suitable embodiments may be utilized and that logical, mechanical, chemical and electrical changes may be made without departing from the spirit or scope of such inventive disclosures. To avoid unnecessary detail, the description omits certain information known to those skilled in the art. The preceding detailed description is, therefore, not intended to be limited to the specific forms set forth herein, but on the contrary, it is intended to cover such alternatives, modifications, and equivalents, as can be reasonably included within the spirit and scope of the appended claims.
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1. A bathtub floor pad, comprising:
a compliant body including end faces, a top face, a bottom face and side faces;
a support structure including a horizontally extending portion engaged with the bottom face of the compliant body, wherein the support structure exhibits substantial rigidity with respect to compliance of the compliant body; and
a temperature sensing device attached to the compliant body and visibly exposed at one of said faces of the compliant body, wherein the temperature sensing device provides for a visual indication of temperature of water in contact therewith.
2. The bathtub floor pad of claim 1 wherein the temperature sensing device includes a color changing portion that turns from a first color to a second color when exposed to water exceeding a prescribed temperature.
3. The bathtub floor pad of claim 1 , further comprising:
a plurality of anti-slip members attached to the horizontally extending portion of the support structure.
4. The bathtub floor pad of claim 1 wherein:
said end faces, the top face and said side faces each include a generally smooth contiguous layer of material that acts as a barrier against liquid being readily absorbed into the compliant body.
5. The bathtub floor pad of claim 3 wherein a water resistant interface is provided between the support structure and the compliant body.
6. The bathtub floor pad of claim 3 wherein:
the compliant body is made from a polymeric foam material; and
said layer of material is an integral exterior surface of the polymeric foam material.
7. The bathtub floor pad of claim 1 , further comprising:
a reinforcement member, wherein a vertically extending portion of the support structure is engaged with one of said end faces of the compliant body, wherein the reinforcement member extends between the horizontally extending portion of the support structure and the vertically extending portion of the support structure for limiting deflection of the vertically extending portion of the support structure with respect to the horizontally extending portion of the support structure.
8. The bathtub floor pad of claim 7 wherein the temperature sensing device includes a color changing portion that turns from a first color to a second color when exposed to water exceeding a prescribed temperature.
9. The bathtub floor pad of claim 8 , further comprising:
a plurality of anti-slip members attached to the horizontally extending portion of the support structure.
10. The bathtub floor pad of claim 9 wherein:
said end faces, the top face and said side faces each include a generally smooth contiguous layer of material that acts as a barrier against liquid being readily absorbed into the compliant body;
the compliant body is made from a polymeric foam material; and
said layer of material is an integral exterior surface of the polymeric foam material.
11. A bathtub floor pad, comprising:
a compliant body including a first end, a second end, a top face, a bottom face and side faces, wherein the compliant body includes a uniform thickness segment and a tapered thickness segment, wherein the uniform thickness segment extends a portion of a distance from the first end to the second end, wherein the tapered thickness segment extends a remainder of the distance to the second end and wherein the tapered thickness segment extends in increasing thickness at least a portion of the remainder of the distance to the second end;
a support structure including a horizontally extending portion engaged with the bottom face of the compliant body and a vertically extending portion engaged with the second end face of the tapered thickness segment at the second end of the compliant body, wherein the support structure exhibits substantial rigidity with respect to compliance of the compliant body;
a plurality of anti-slip members attached to the horizontally extending portion of the support structure; and
a temperature sensing device attached to the compliant body and visibly exposed at one of said faces of the compliant body, wherein the temperature sensing device provides for a visual indication of temperature of water in contact therewith.
12. The bathtub floor pad of claim 11 wherein the temperature sensing device includes a color changing portion that turns from a first color to a second color when exposed to water exceeding a prescribed temperature.
13. The bathtub floor pad of claim 11 wherein:
said end faces, the top face and said side faces each include a generally smooth contiguous layer of material that acts as a barrier against liquid being readily absorbed into the compliant body.
14. The bathtub floor pad of claim 13 wherein a water resistant interface is provided between the support structure and the compliant body.
15. The bathtub floor pad of claim 13 wherein:
the compliant body is made from a polymeric foam material; and
said layer of material is an integral exterior surface of the polymeric foam material.
16. The bathtub floor pad of claim 11 , further comprising:
a reinforcement member extending between the horizontally extending portion of the support structure and the vertically extending portion of the support structure for limiting deflection of the vertically extending portion of the support structure with respect to the horizontally extending portion of the support structure.
17. The bathtub floor pad of claim 16 wherein:
said end faces, the top face and said side faces each include a generally smooth contiguous layer of material that acts as a barrier against liquid being readily absorbed into the compliant body;
the compliant body is made from a polymeric foam material;,and
said layer of material is an integral exterior surface of the polymeric foam material.
18. The bathtub floor pad of claim 17 wherein the temperature sensing device includes a color changing portion that turns from a first color to a second color when exposed to water exceeding a prescribed temperature.
19. A bathtub floor pad, comprising:
a foam pad including a first end face, a second end face, a top face, a bottom face and side faces, wherein the first end face, the top face and said side faces each include a generally smooth contiguous layer of material that acts as a barrier against liquid being readily absorbed into the foam pad, wherein the foam pad includes a uniform thickness segment and a tapered thickness segment, wherein the uniform thickness segment extends a portion of a distance from the first end to the second end, wherein the tapered thickness segment extends a remainder of the distance to the second end and wherein the tapered thickness segment extends in increasing thickness at least a portion of the remainder of the distance to the second end;
a polymeric support structure including a horizontally extending portion engaged with the bottom face of the foam pad and a vertically extending portion engaged with the second end face of the foam pad, wherein the polymeric support structure exhibits substantial rigidity with respect to compliance of the foam pad and wherein a water resistant interface is provided between the polymeric support structure and the foam pad;
a plurality of suction cups attached to the horizontally extending portion of the polymeric support structure;
a reinforcement member extending between the horizontally extending portion of the polymeric support structure and the vertically extending portion of the polymeric support structure for limiting deflection of the vertically extending portion of the polymeric support structure with respect to the horizontally extending portion of the polymeric support structure; and
a temperature sensing device attached to the foam pad and visibly exposed at one of said faces of the foam pad, wherein the temperature sensing device provides for a visual indication of temperature of water in contact therewith.
20. The bathtub floor pad of claim 19 wherein the temperature sensing device includes a color changing portion that turns from a first color to a second color when exposed to water exceeding a prescribed temperature.
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