US20150101118A1 - Combination infant bathtub and seat - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to bathtubs for infants and young children, and particularly to a combination infant bathtub and seat.
- Infant high chairs, car seats, swimming pool chairs and restaurant chairs are relatively well known. Such chairs and seats are adapted for a babies and very young children for use in specific environments to protect and prevent babies and very young children from falling out of the chair, or injuring themselves in some other manner while in the chair. Such seats, however, are typically designed for very specific applications, such as eating or floating in a swimming pool, and cannot be adapted for other situations in which the use of such a retaining chair would be desirable.
- One such situation is within an infant bathtub, where the adult bathing the baby must take great precaution to prevent an accidental slip and fall of the infant within the tub.
- the combination infant bathtub and seat is a combination bathtub and retaining bathtub chair for use by an infant.
- the combination infant bathtub and seat includes a base having opposed upper and lower surfaces and at least one sidewall secured to and projecting upwardly from a peripheral edge of the upper surface of the base.
- the at least one sidewall and the base define the bathtub basin for receiving water and the infant.
- a chair is provided, the chair having a seat and a seat back.
- the seat is integrally formed on the upper surface of the base, preferably by one-piece molding, such that the base, the at least one sidewall and the seat are all integrally molded together in one-piece formation.
- the combination infant bathtub and seat similarly includes a base, having opposed upper and lower surfaces, and at least one sidewall projecting upwardly from a peripheral edge of the upper surface of the base to define a bathtub.
- a raised central portion of the base is configured to define a seat adapted for supporting an infant.
- An annular retainer is further provided, the retainer having at least one vertical support depending downward therefrom. A lower end of the at least one vertical support is adapted for releasable mounting within the bathtub, so that the annular retainer is raised with respect to the base and is positioned about the seat.
- FIG. 1 is an environmental, perspective view of a combination infant bathtub and seat according to the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the combination infant bathtub and seat according to the present invention.
- FIG. 3A is a perspective view of an alternative embodiment of a combination infant bathtub and seat according to the present invention.
- FIG. 3B is a partially exploded perspective view of the combination infant bathtub and seat of FIG. 3A , showing releasable attachment of a ring portion thereof.
- FIG. 3C is a side view in section of the combination infant bathtub and seat of FIG. 3A .
- FIG. 4A is a perspective view of another alternative embodiment of a combination infant bathtub and seat according to the present invention.
- FIG. 4B is a partially exploded perspective view of the combination infant bathtub and seat of FIG. 4A , showing releasable attachment of a ring portion thereof.
- FIG. 4C is a side view in section of the combination infant bathtub and seat of FIG. 4A .
- FIG. 5A is a perspective view of still another alternative embodiment of a combination infant bathtub and seat according to the present invention.
- FIG. 5B is a partially exploded perspective view of the combination infant bathtub and seat of FIG. 5A , showing releasable attachment of a ring portion thereof.
- FIG. 5C is a side view in section of the combination infant bathtub and seat of FIG. 5A .
- the combination infant bathtub and seat 10 is a combination bathtub and retaining bathtub chair for use by an infant, such as the exemplary infant I in FIG. 1 .
- the combination infant bathtub and seat 10 includes a base 12 having opposed upper and lower surfaces 14 , 15 , respectively, and at least one sidewall 16 secured to and projecting upwardly from a peripheral edge of the upper surface 14 of the base 12 .
- the at least one sidewall 16 and the base 12 define the bathtub basin for receiving water and the infant I.
- the lower surface 15 of base 12 is adapted for resting on a support surface typical for infant bathing, such as a counter, a floor, or the like.
- the overall bathtub formed by at least one sidewall 16 and base 12 may be formed from plastic or similar waterproof materials, as is commonly known in the field of infant bathtubs.
- the bathtub may include features common to conventional infant bathtubs, such as a drain opening and drain plug 40 , an integral soap dish 42 , or the like.
- a retaining chair 18 is provided for releasably holding the infant I.
- the chair 18 includes a seat 22 and a seat back 20 . Similar to the bathtub, it should be understood that the overall configuration and relative dimensions of the chair 18 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 are shown for exemplary purposes only, and that the configuration and relative dimensions of the chair 18 may be varied, e.g., according to the age and size of the infant I.
- the seat 22 is integrally formed on the upper surface 14 of the base 12 , preferably by one-piece molding, such that the base 12 , the at least one sidewall 16 and the seat 22 are all integrally molded together in one-piece formation.
- the chair 18 may be formed from plastic or any other suitable waterproof material that is comfortable and suited for use by infants.
- a central projecting member 26 or leg divider is preferably formed on the front end of seat 22 for proper positioning of the legs of infant I when seated. As shown in FIG. 1 , the legs of infant I are separated apart by the central projecting member 26 for proper bathing positioning, and also to prevent the infant I from accidentally slipping off of the seat 22 .
- armrests 24 are attached to the seat back 20 and project forward therefrom, forming a substantially C-shaped retainer for the proper positioning and security of the infant I.
- the front end of chair 18 includes a front retainer 28 for further securement of infant I.
- one end of front retainer 28 is pivotally attached by an hinge 30 or the like to one end 42 of one of the armrests 24
- the other end of front retainer 28 includes a latching mechanism 32 for releasable engagement with an engaging end 34 of the other one of the armrests 24 .
- any suitable type of infant-proof latch may be used for releasably securing the front retainer 28 to the engaging end 34 to form a protective, enclosed frame for infant I.
- the projecting member 26 may provide lower support for a lower end of front retainer 28 .
- the latching infant seat frees the caregiver from the necessity of supporting the child in the bathtub, allowing the caregiver to use both of his or her hands for tasks relating to bathing and grooming the child
- a bottle B may be removably received within an aperture 36 formed through the front retainer 28 .
- the bottle B, the positioning and relative dimensions of the aperture 36 , and the adjoining recesses 38 for toys T are all shown for exemplary purposes only. It should be understood that the overall configuration and choice of accessories for use with the infant bathtub and integral seat 10 may be varied.
- the combination infant bathtub and seat 100 includes a basin defined by a base 112 and at least one sidewall 116 .
- the base 112 has a raised central portion 123 that is contoured to form a seat for the infant (as best shown in FIG. 3C ).
- the infant is held in place during bathing by ring portion 118 , which is releasably supported and held in place by a plurality of vertical supports 120 extending downward from the ring 118 . It should be understood that the overall configuration and relative dimensions of the overall bathtub shown in FIGS.
- the bathtub may include features common to conventional infant bathtubs, such as a drain opening and drain plug, an integral soap dish, and the like, along with any desired support, such as feet 130 , which are mounted to a lower surface 115 of the base 112 .
- any desired support such as feet 130 , which are mounted to a lower surface 115 of the base 112 .
- the upper surface 114 of the base 112 defines a plurality of raised engaging members 124 arrayed peripherally about the raised central portion 123 . These raised engaging members 124 are releasably received within corresponding recesses 122 formed in the lower ends of vertical supports 120 .
- FIGS. 3A-3C four vertical supports 120 and four corresponding engaging members 124 are shown. However, it should be understood that the number of supports 120 and corresponding engaging members 124 may be varied. Similarly, it should be understood that the overall configuration and relative dimensions of the ring portion 118 and the vertical supports 120 may be varied.
- the front vertical support 120 serves to separate the legs of the infant I and is used to properly position the infant I on the seat portion 123 .
- the front portion of ring portion 118 may, as an alternative, be hinged, allowing the infant I to be releasably secured within the ring portion 118 .
- the rear portion of ring portion 118 may be permanently or integrally fixed within the basin, while the front, hinged portion is movable.
- the alternative combination infant bathtub and seat 200 of FIGS. 4A-4C similarly includes a basin defined by a base 212 and at least one sidewall 216 . Similar to the embodiment of FIGS. 3A-3C , the base 212 includes a raised central portion 223 , which is contoured to form a seat for the infant (as best shown in FIG. 4C ). As best shown in FIGS. 4A and 413 , the infant is held in place during bathing by a ring portion 218 . As best shown in FIG.
- the ring portion 218 includes a front portion 219 and a rear portion 221 , which are pivotally joined to one another at one end by a hinge 231 or the like, and which may be releasably latched to one another at the other end by a latch 233 or the like (similar to the hinged retainer of the embodiment of FIGS. 1 and 2 ).
- each vertical support 220 extend downward from both the front portion 219 and the rear portion 221 of the ring portion 218 .
- the lower end 227 of each vertical support 220 is contoured to form an engaging member which is releasably received within a corresponding recess 225 formed in the upper surface 214 of the base 212 (best shown in FIG. 4C ).
- FIGS. 4A-4C the overall configuration and relative dimensions of the overall bathtub shown in FIGS. 4A-4C are shown for exemplary purposes only, and that the configuration and relative dimensions of the bathtub may be varied.
- the bathtub may include features common to conventional infant bathtubs, such as a drain opening and drain plug, an integral soap dish, and the like, along with any desired support, such as feet 230 , which are mounted to the lower surface 215 of base 212 .
- any desired support such as feet 230 , which are mounted to the lower surface 215 of base 212 .
- the rear portion 221 has a plurality of tabs 230 formed peripherally thereon for releasable engagement with corresponding slots 232 formed within a rear portion of the sidewall 216 (best shown in FIG. 4B ).
- FIGS. 4A-4C four vertical supports 220 and four corresponding recesses 224 are shown. However, it should be understood that the number of supports 220 and corresponding recesses 224 may be varied.
- four tabs 230 are shown for engagement with four slots or recesses 232 , it should be understood that this is shown for exemplary purposes only. It should be similarly understood that the overall configuration and relative dimensions of the ring portion 218 and the vertical supports 220 may be varied.
- the combination infant bathtub and seat 300 similarly includes a basin defined by a base 312 and at least one sidewall 316 .
- the base 312 includes a raised central portion 323 , which is contoured to form a seat for the infant (as best shown in FIG. 5C ).
- the infant is held in place during bathing by a ring portion 318 , which includes a front portion 319 and a rear portion 321 .
- a single vertical support 320 extends downward from the front portion 319 of the ring portion 318 .
- the lower end 332 of the vertical support 320 is contoured to form an engaging member that is releasably received within a corresponding recess 331 formed in the upper surface 314 of the base 312 (best shown in FIG. 5C ).
- the vertical support 320 separates the legs of the infant I when the infant I is sitting in the seat portion 323 , thus properly positioning and securing the infant I.
- the overall configuration and relative dimensions of the overall bathtub shown in FIGS. 5A-5C are shown for exemplary purposes only, and that the configuration and relative dimensions of the bathtub may be varied.
- the bathtub may include features common to conventional infant bathtubs, such as a drain opening and drain plug, an integral soap dish, and the like, along with any desired support, such as feet 330 , which are mounted to the lower surface 315 of the base 312 .
- a plurality of recesses 336 are formed in an upper portion of the sidewall 316 for releasable engagement with corresponding engaging members 334 , which extend downward from the rear portion 321 of the ring portion 318 (best shown in FIG. 5B ).
- corresponding engaging members 334 extend downward from the rear portion 321 of the ring portion 318 (best shown in FIG. 5B ).
- FIGS. 5A-5C three engaging members 334 and three corresponding recesses 336 are shown.
- the number of engaging members 334 and corresponding recesses 336 may be varied.
- the overall configuration and relative dimensions of the ring portion 318 and the vertical support 320 may be varied.
- the front portion 319 of the ring portion 318 may, as an alternative, be hinged with respect to the rear portion 321 , allowing the infant I to be releasably secured within the ring portion 318 .
- the ring portion 318 is removed, as shown in FIG. 5B , multiple basins may be stacked together for transportation and storage.
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The combination infant bathtub and seat is a combination bathtub and retaining bathtub chair for use by an infant. The combination infant bathtub and seat includes a base, having opposed upper and lower surfaces and at least one sidewall projecting upwardly from a peripheral edge of the upper surface of the base. The at least one sidewall and the base define the bathtub basin for receiving water and the infant. Further, a chair is provided, the chair having a seat and a seat back. In one embodiment, the seat is integrally formed on the upper surface of the base, preferably by one-piece molding, such that the base, the at least one sidewall and the seat are all integrally molded together in one-piece formation.
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- This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61/890,832, filed Oct. 14, 2013.
- 1. Field of the Invention
- The present invention relates to bathtubs for infants and young children, and particularly to a combination infant bathtub and seat.
- 2. Description of the Related Art
- Infant high chairs, car seats, swimming pool chairs and restaurant chairs are relatively well known. Such chairs and seats are adapted for a babies and very young children for use in specific environments to protect and prevent babies and very young children from falling out of the chair, or injuring themselves in some other manner while in the chair. Such seats, however, are typically designed for very specific applications, such as eating or floating in a swimming pool, and cannot be adapted for other situations in which the use of such a retaining chair would be desirable. One such situation is within an infant bathtub, where the adult bathing the baby must take great precaution to prevent an accidental slip and fall of the infant within the tub. Thus, it would be desirable to provide the safety and security of an infant high chair or the like in a bathing setting.
- Thus, a combination infant bathtub and seat solving the aforementioned problems is desired.
- The combination infant bathtub and seat is a combination bathtub and retaining bathtub chair for use by an infant. In a first embodiment, the combination infant bathtub and seat includes a base having opposed upper and lower surfaces and at least one sidewall secured to and projecting upwardly from a peripheral edge of the upper surface of the base. The at least one sidewall and the base define the bathtub basin for receiving water and the infant. Further, a chair is provided, the chair having a seat and a seat back. The seat is integrally formed on the upper surface of the base, preferably by one-piece molding, such that the base, the at least one sidewall and the seat are all integrally molded together in one-piece formation.
- In an alternative embodiment, the combination infant bathtub and seat similarly includes a base, having opposed upper and lower surfaces, and at least one sidewall projecting upwardly from a peripheral edge of the upper surface of the base to define a bathtub. However, a raised central portion of the base is configured to define a seat adapted for supporting an infant. An annular retainer is further provided, the retainer having at least one vertical support depending downward therefrom. A lower end of the at least one vertical support is adapted for releasable mounting within the bathtub, so that the annular retainer is raised with respect to the base and is positioned about the seat.
- These and other features of the present invention will become readily apparent upon further review of the following specification and drawings.
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FIG. 1 is an environmental, perspective view of a combination infant bathtub and seat according to the present invention. -
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the combination infant bathtub and seat according to the present invention. -
FIG. 3A is a perspective view of an alternative embodiment of a combination infant bathtub and seat according to the present invention. -
FIG. 3B is a partially exploded perspective view of the combination infant bathtub and seat ofFIG. 3A , showing releasable attachment of a ring portion thereof. -
FIG. 3C is a side view in section of the combination infant bathtub and seat ofFIG. 3A . -
FIG. 4A is a perspective view of another alternative embodiment of a combination infant bathtub and seat according to the present invention. -
FIG. 4B is a partially exploded perspective view of the combination infant bathtub and seat ofFIG. 4A , showing releasable attachment of a ring portion thereof. -
FIG. 4C is a side view in section of the combination infant bathtub and seat ofFIG. 4A . -
FIG. 5A is a perspective view of still another alternative embodiment of a combination infant bathtub and seat according to the present invention. -
FIG. 5B is a partially exploded perspective view of the combination infant bathtub and seat ofFIG. 5A , showing releasable attachment of a ring portion thereof. -
FIG. 5C is a side view in section of the combination infant bathtub and seat ofFIG. 5A . - Similar reference characters denote corresponding features consistently throughout the attached drawings.
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seat 10 is a combination bathtub and retaining bathtub chair for use by an infant, such as the exemplary infant I inFIG. 1 . The combination infant bathtub andseat 10 includes abase 12 having opposed upper andlower surfaces sidewall 16 secured to and projecting upwardly from a peripheral edge of theupper surface 14 of thebase 12. The at least onesidewall 16 and thebase 12 define the bathtub basin for receiving water and the infant I. Thelower surface 15 ofbase 12 is adapted for resting on a support surface typical for infant bathing, such as a counter, a floor, or the like. The overall bathtub formed by at least onesidewall 16 andbase 12 may be formed from plastic or similar waterproof materials, as is commonly known in the field of infant bathtubs. It should be understood that the overall configuration and relative dimensions of the overall bathtub shown inFIGS. 1 and 2 are shown for exemplary purposes only, and that the configuration and relative dimensions of the bathtub may be varied. The bathtub may include features common to conventional infant bathtubs, such as a drain opening anddrain plug 40, anintegral soap dish 42, or the like. - Further, a
retaining chair 18 is provided for releasably holding the infant I. As is conventionally known, thechair 18 includes a seat 22 and a seat back 20. Similar to the bathtub, it should be understood that the overall configuration and relative dimensions of thechair 18 shown inFIGS. 1 and 2 are shown for exemplary purposes only, and that the configuration and relative dimensions of thechair 18 may be varied, e.g., according to the age and size of the infant I. As best shown inFIG. 2 , the seat 22 is integrally formed on theupper surface 14 of thebase 12, preferably by one-piece molding, such that thebase 12, the at least onesidewall 16 and the seat 22 are all integrally molded together in one-piece formation. Thechair 18 may be formed from plastic or any other suitable waterproof material that is comfortable and suited for use by infants. - As best shown in
FIG. 2 , a central projectingmember 26 or leg divider is preferably formed on the front end of seat 22 for proper positioning of the legs of infant I when seated. As shown inFIG. 1 , the legs of infant I are separated apart by the central projectingmember 26 for proper bathing positioning, and also to prevent the infant I from accidentally slipping off of the seat 22. - Similarly,
armrests 24 are attached to the seat back 20 and project forward therefrom, forming a substantially C-shaped retainer for the proper positioning and security of the infant I. As shown inFIG. 2 , the front end ofchair 18 includes afront retainer 28 for further securement of infant I. Preferably, as shown, one end offront retainer 28 is pivotally attached by anhinge 30 or the like to oneend 42 of one of thearmrests 24, and the other end offront retainer 28 includes alatching mechanism 32 for releasable engagement with anengaging end 34 of the other one of thearmrests 24. It should be understood that any suitable type of infant-proof latch may be used for releasably securing thefront retainer 28 to theengaging end 34 to form a protective, enclosed frame for infant I. As shown inFIG. 1 , the projectingmember 26 may provide lower support for a lower end offront retainer 28. The latching infant seat frees the caregiver from the necessity of supporting the child in the bathtub, allowing the caregiver to use both of his or her hands for tasks relating to bathing and grooming the child - It should be understood that the overall configuration and relative dimensions of the
front retainer 28 may be varied. As best shown inFIG. 2 , a bottle B may be removably received within anaperture 36 formed through thefront retainer 28. The bottle B, the positioning and relative dimensions of theaperture 36, and the adjoiningrecesses 38 for toys T are all shown for exemplary purposes only. It should be understood that the overall configuration and choice of accessories for use with the infant bathtub andintegral seat 10 may be varied. - In the alternative embodiment of
FIGS. 3A , 3B and 3C, the combination infant bathtub andseat 100 includes a basin defined by abase 112 and at least onesidewall 116. However, instead of the integral raised seat 22 of the previous embodiment, thebase 112 has a raisedcentral portion 123 that is contoured to form a seat for the infant (as best shown inFIG. 3C ). As best shown inFIGS. 3A and 3B , the infant is held in place during bathing byring portion 118, which is releasably supported and held in place by a plurality ofvertical supports 120 extending downward from thering 118. It should be understood that the overall configuration and relative dimensions of the overall bathtub shown inFIGS. 3A-3C are shown for exemplary purposes only, and that the configuration and relative dimensions of the bathtub may be varied. Similar to the previous embodiment, the bathtub may include features common to conventional infant bathtubs, such as a drain opening and drain plug, an integral soap dish, and the like, along with any desired support, such asfeet 130, which are mounted to alower surface 115 of thebase 112. When thering portion 118 is removed, as shown inFIG. 3B , multiple basins may be stacked together for transportation and storage. - As best shown in
FIGS. 3B and 3C , theupper surface 114 of thebase 112 defines a plurality of raised engagingmembers 124 arrayed peripherally about the raisedcentral portion 123. These raised engagingmembers 124 are releasably received within correspondingrecesses 122 formed in the lower ends ofvertical supports 120. InFIGS. 3A-3C , fourvertical supports 120 and four corresponding engagingmembers 124 are shown. However, it should be understood that the number ofsupports 120 and corresponding engagingmembers 124 may be varied. Similarly, it should be understood that the overall configuration and relative dimensions of thering portion 118 and thevertical supports 120 may be varied. As in the previous embodiment, the frontvertical support 120 serves to separate the legs of the infant I and is used to properly position the infant I on theseat portion 123. Additionally, as in the previous embodiment, the front portion ofring portion 118 may, as an alternative, be hinged, allowing the infant I to be releasably secured within thering portion 118. As a further alternative, the rear portion ofring portion 118 may be permanently or integrally fixed within the basin, while the front, hinged portion is movable. - The alternative combination infant bathtub and
seat 200 ofFIGS. 4A-4C similarly includes a basin defined by abase 212 and at least onesidewall 216. Similar to the embodiment ofFIGS. 3A-3C , thebase 212 includes a raisedcentral portion 223, which is contoured to form a seat for the infant (as best shown inFIG. 4C ). As best shown inFIGS. 4A and 413 , the infant is held in place during bathing by aring portion 218. As best shown inFIG. 4B , thering portion 218 includes afront portion 219 and arear portion 221, which are pivotally joined to one another at one end by ahinge 231 or the like, and which may be releasably latched to one another at the other end by alatch 233 or the like (similar to the hinged retainer of the embodiment ofFIGS. 1 and 2 ). - Similar to the previous embodiment,
vertical supports 220 extend downward from both thefront portion 219 and therear portion 221 of thering portion 218. Thelower end 227 of eachvertical support 220 is contoured to form an engaging member which is releasably received within a corresponding recess 225 formed in theupper surface 214 of the base 212 (best shown inFIG. 4C ). It should be understood that the overall configuration and relative dimensions of the overall bathtub shown inFIGS. 4A-4C are shown for exemplary purposes only, and that the configuration and relative dimensions of the bathtub may be varied. Similar to the previous embodiments, the bathtub may include features common to conventional infant bathtubs, such as a drain opening and drain plug, an integral soap dish, and the like, along with any desired support, such asfeet 230, which are mounted to thelower surface 215 ofbase 212. When thering portion 218 is removed, as shown inFIG. 4B , multiple basins may be stacked together for transportation and storage. - In addition to the
recesses 224 arrayed peripherally about the raisedcentral portion 223, therear portion 221 has a plurality oftabs 230 formed peripherally thereon for releasable engagement withcorresponding slots 232 formed within a rear portion of the sidewall 216 (best shown inFIG. 4B ). InFIGS. 4A-4C , fourvertical supports 220 and fourcorresponding recesses 224 are shown. However, it should be understood that the number ofsupports 220 andcorresponding recesses 224 may be varied. Similarly, although fourtabs 230 are shown for engagement with four slots orrecesses 232, it should be understood that this is shown for exemplary purposes only. It should be similarly understood that the overall configuration and relative dimensions of thering portion 218 and thevertical supports 220 may be varied. - In the further alternative embodiment of
FIGS. 5A-5C , the combination infant bathtub andseat 300 similarly includes a basin defined by abase 312 and at least onesidewall 316. Similar to the previous embodiment, thebase 312 includes a raisedcentral portion 323, which is contoured to form a seat for the infant (as best shown inFIG. 5C ). As best shown inFIGS. 5A and 5B , the infant is held in place during bathing by aring portion 318, which includes afront portion 319 and arear portion 321. - In contrast to the embodiment of
FIGS. 4A-4C , a singlevertical support 320 extends downward from thefront portion 319 of thering portion 318. Thelower end 332 of thevertical support 320 is contoured to form an engaging member that is releasably received within acorresponding recess 331 formed in theupper surface 314 of the base 312 (best shown inFIG. 5C ). As in the previous embodiments, thevertical support 320 separates the legs of the infant I when the infant I is sitting in theseat portion 323, thus properly positioning and securing the infant I. It should be understood that the overall configuration and relative dimensions of the overall bathtub shown inFIGS. 5A-5C are shown for exemplary purposes only, and that the configuration and relative dimensions of the bathtub may be varied. Similar to the previous embodiments, the bathtub may include features common to conventional infant bathtubs, such as a drain opening and drain plug, an integral soap dish, and the like, along with any desired support, such asfeet 330, which are mounted to thelower surface 315 of thebase 312. - In addition to the
recess 331, a plurality ofrecesses 336 are formed in an upper portion of thesidewall 316 for releasable engagement with corresponding engagingmembers 334, which extend downward from therear portion 321 of the ring portion 318 (best shown inFIG. 5B ). InFIGS. 5A-5C , three engagingmembers 334 and threecorresponding recesses 336 are shown. However, it should be understood that the number of engagingmembers 334 andcorresponding recesses 336 may be varied. It should be similarly understood that the overall configuration and relative dimensions of thering portion 318 and thevertical support 320 may be varied. Additionally, as in the previous embodiments, thefront portion 319 of thering portion 318 may, as an alternative, be hinged with respect to therear portion 321, allowing the infant I to be releasably secured within thering portion 318. When thering portion 318 is removed, as shown inFIG. 5B , multiple basins may be stacked together for transportation and storage. - It is to be understood that the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, but encompasses any and all embodiments within the scope of the following claims.
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1. A combination infant bathtub and seat, comprising:
a base having opposed upper and lower surfaces;
at least one sidewall projecting upward from a peripheral edge of the upper surface of the base, the at least one sidewall and the base defining a bathtub; and
a chair having a seat and a seat back, the seat being integrally formed on the upper surface of the base.
2. The combination infant bathtub and seat as recited in claim 1 , wherein the chair further comprises a pair of armrests.
3. The combination infant bathtub and seat as recited in claim 2 , further comprising a front retainer secured to the pair of armrests for releasably securing an infant within the chair.
4. The combination infant bathtub and seat as recited in claim 3 , wherein the front retainer has a first end and a second end, the first end of the front retainer being pivotally attached to one of the armrests, the second end of the front retainer being releasably attached to the other armrest.
5. The combination infant bathtub and seat as recited in claim 4 , wherein the front retainer has an aperture dimensioned and configured for removably receiving a bottle formed therein.
6. The combination infant bathtub and seat as recited in claim 5 , wherein the front retainer has at least one recess formed in an upper surface thereof adjacent the aperture, the at least one recess being adapted for holding a toy.
7. The combination infant bathtub and seat as recited in claim 1 , further comprising a central projecting member secured to the seat adjacent a front edge thereof, the central projecting member being adapted for separating the legs of an infant and securing the infant within the chair.
8. The combination infant bathtub and seat as recited in claim 1 , wherein the at least one sidewall has an upper edge having a recess defining a soap dish is formed therein.
9. A combination infant bathtub and seat, comprising:
a base having opposed upper and lower surfaces and defining a peripheral edge, the base having a raised central portion defining a seat adapted for supporting an infant;
at least one sidewall projecting upward from the peripheral edge of the upper surface of the base, the at least one sidewall and the base defining a bathtub;
an annular retainer; and
at least one vertical support extending downward from the annular retainer, the at least one vertical support having a lower end releasably mountable within the bathtub, the annular retainer being raised above the base and positioned about the seat when the at least one vertical support is mounted within the bathtub.
10. The combination infant bathtub and seat as recited in claim 9 , further comprising at least one raised engaging member extending upward from a peripheral edge of the raised central portion, the at least one vertical support having a recess formed in the lower end thereof releasably receiving the at least one raised engaging member.
11. The combination infant bathtub and seat as recited in claim 10 , wherein the at least one vertical support comprises a plurality of vertical supports.
12. The combination infant bathtub and seat as recited in claim 11 , wherein the at least one raised engaging member comprises a plurality of raised engaging members releasably engaging corresponding ones of the plurality of vertical supports.
13. A combination infant bathtub and seat, comprising:
a base having opposed upper and lower surfaces and defining a peripheral edge, the base having a raised central portion defining a seat adapted for supporting an infant;
at least one sidewall projecting upward from the peripheral edge of the upper surface of the base, the at least one sidewall and the base defining a bathtub;
an annular retainer having front and rear portions, the rear portion being releasably attached to a rear portion of the at least one sidewall; and
a front vertical support extending downward from the front portion of the annular retainer, the front vertical support having a lower end releasable mountable within the bathtub, the annular retainer being raised above the base and positioned about the seat when the at least one vertical support is mounted within the bathtub.
14. The combination infant bathtub and seat as recited in claim 13 , wherein the raised central portion has a peripheral edge having a front recess formed therein releasably receiving the lower end of the front vertical support.
15. The combination infant bathtub and seat as recited in claim 13 , wherein the at least one sidewall has a rear portion having at least one slot defined therein, the rear portion of said annular retainer having at least one tab extending therefrom, the at least one tab selectively engaging the at least one slot.
16. The combination infant bathtub and seat as recited in claim 13 , wherein the central portion has a peripheral edge having at least one rear recess formed therein, the combination infant bathtub and seat further comprising at least one rear vertical support extending downward from the rear portion of the annular retainer, the at least one rear vertical support having a lower end received in the at least one rear recess.
17. The combination infant bathtub and seat as recited in claim 13 , wherein the front portion and the rear portion of said annular retainer each have a first end and a second end, the first end of the front portion being pivotally attached to the first end of the rear portion, and the second end of the front portion being releasably attached to the second end of the rear portion.
18. The combination infant bathtub and seat as recited in claim 13 , wherein the at least one sidewall has a rear portion having at least one recess defined therein, the rear portion of said annular retainer having at least one engaging member extending therefrom, the at least one engaging member selectively engaging the at least one recess.
19. The combination infant bathtub and seat as recited in claim 18 , wherein the at least one engaging member comprises a plurality of engaging members and the at least one recess comprises a plurality of recesses releasably receiving corresponding ones of the plurality of engaging members.
20. The combination infant bathtub and seat as recited in claim 19 , wherein the front portion and the rear portion of said annular retainer each have a first end and a second end, the first end of the front portion being pivotally attached to the first end of the rear portion, and the second end of the front portion being releasably attached to the second end of the rear portion.
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