CA2128803C - Fold-up bathtub - Google Patents
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Abstract
A baby bathtub having a base with reservoir therein in which the baby is supported and an outwardly extending headrest and leg rest that support the baby's head and legs when the baby is in the reservoir. The headrest and leg rest are pivotally connected to the base so that they can move from the extended operative positions to a rectracted position over the base for convenient storage or toting of the bathtub.
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GLG/gd TITLE OF INVENTION
FOLD-UP BATHTUB
INTRODUCTION
This invention relates to baby bathtubs to be used on counters or table: or in typical double kitchen sinks or large single tub sink.~~ .
There aze a variety of baby bathtubs now on the market for conveniently bathing a baby. However, many of them are relatively large particularly if they are designed to be used for infants that are relatively large, for example, approximately the average size of a six month old.
As a result of theio~ large size, they are often inconvenient tc> tote or store. Moreover, they are not convenient to use in small double sinks. Many of the prior art tubs also lack a sLlltable basin to hold bathing accessories such as a wash cloth and soap.
The principle subject of the present invention is to provide a t:ub which is large enough to be used with larger infants but. which can be folded and unfolded between an extended operative posi_t:ion and retracted position to acquire a relatively ._~,ompact size to facilitate toting or storing in a trunk, cabinet or closet.
Another object cf the present invention is to provide a foldable baioy bathtub which is suitable for use in a single or double kitchen sink without danger to the infant occupying it.
FOLD-UP BATHTUB
INTRODUCTION
This invention relates to baby bathtubs to be used on counters or table: or in typical double kitchen sinks or large single tub sink.~~ .
There aze a variety of baby bathtubs now on the market for conveniently bathing a baby. However, many of them are relatively large particularly if they are designed to be used for infants that are relatively large, for example, approximately the average size of a six month old.
As a result of theio~ large size, they are often inconvenient tc> tote or store. Moreover, they are not convenient to use in small double sinks. Many of the prior art tubs also lack a sLlltable basin to hold bathing accessories such as a wash cloth and soap.
The principle subject of the present invention is to provide a t:ub which is large enough to be used with larger infants but. which can be folded and unfolded between an extended operative posi_t:ion and retracted position to acquire a relatively ._~,ompact size to facilitate toting or storing in a trunk, cabinet or closet.
Another object cf the present invention is to provide a foldable baioy bathtub which is suitable for use in a single or double kitchen sink without danger to the infant occupying it.
Another object. of the invention is to provide a foldable bathtub which can be carried about with an infant in it when the tub .iA> unfolded, in its extended position without any danger «f the tub collapsing.
Yet anot=her ~:Wject of this invention is to provide a tub that can be manufa~~tured and sold for a modest price and yet provide long and dependable service.
To <accomplish these and other objects, the bathtub of the present invention is made of three major parts, namely, a base having the major bathing reservoir in it, and a headrest and ;~ foot rest each connected to the base and movablE=_ between a retracted and extended position. The preferred embodiment includes p=ivotal connections between the base and the he<~.dre:~t and foot rest to enable the two to be folded over the base so that each lies within the perimeter of the bare and in the reservoir so that the effective volume of the tub for purposes of storage is essentially only th<~t of the base itself. Latches are provided for secure_l.y locking both the headrest and foot rest in the extended or operative position so that the tube will not accidental-wy fold when in use. The location of the latches renders them inaccessible to the infant in the tub so that that cannot accidentally be released. A cushion pad lines the upper surfaced> of the base, headrest and foot rest for maximum comfort: of the infant. The surfaces of the three major parts fc:r.rn smooth continuations of one another and are contoured t.c: support the infant in a partially-reclined position. Sh~~ul.ders are provided on the bottoms of the parts t:hat coopE~r~~t.e with one another so that the tub may be placed in a st:<~ble position in either a single or double sink, and a support rim is provided on the base for supporting the tub on a table, counter top or other flat surface.
These and other objects and features of the invention will be bet.t:e:r understood and appreciated from the following detai:Lect description .read in connection with the accompanying drawings.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the baby bathtub embodying the present :invention in the extended operative or unfolded position;
FIG.. 2 is a t:op plane view thereof;
FIG.. 3 is a bott:om plane view thereof on an enlarged scale;
FIGE3. 4 and 5 are a cross-sectional side elevation views of the baby batht:ub taken along the sections line 4-4 and 5-5, respective ly, in FIG. 2.;
FIG. 6 is a tr~~n~;verse cross-sectional view of the bathtub on an enlarged scale taken along the section line 6-6 in FIG.. 2;
FIG. 7 is a fragmentary cross-sectional view on an enlarged scale taken a1_ong the section line 7-7 of FIG. 2;
FIG~~. 8 and 9 <~re fragmentary cross-sectional views on an enlarged scalE: taken along the section lines 8-t3 and 9-9 of FIG. 7;
FIG. 10 is a fragmentary cross-sectional view on an enlarged scale takers ,~l.ong section line 10-10 in FIG. 9;
Yet anot=her ~:Wject of this invention is to provide a tub that can be manufa~~tured and sold for a modest price and yet provide long and dependable service.
To <accomplish these and other objects, the bathtub of the present invention is made of three major parts, namely, a base having the major bathing reservoir in it, and a headrest and ;~ foot rest each connected to the base and movablE=_ between a retracted and extended position. The preferred embodiment includes p=ivotal connections between the base and the he<~.dre:~t and foot rest to enable the two to be folded over the base so that each lies within the perimeter of the bare and in the reservoir so that the effective volume of the tub for purposes of storage is essentially only th<~t of the base itself. Latches are provided for secure_l.y locking both the headrest and foot rest in the extended or operative position so that the tube will not accidental-wy fold when in use. The location of the latches renders them inaccessible to the infant in the tub so that that cannot accidentally be released. A cushion pad lines the upper surfaced> of the base, headrest and foot rest for maximum comfort: of the infant. The surfaces of the three major parts fc:r.rn smooth continuations of one another and are contoured t.c: support the infant in a partially-reclined position. Sh~~ul.ders are provided on the bottoms of the parts t:hat coopE~r~~t.e with one another so that the tub may be placed in a st:<~ble position in either a single or double sink, and a support rim is provided on the base for supporting the tub on a table, counter top or other flat surface.
These and other objects and features of the invention will be bet.t:e:r understood and appreciated from the following detai:Lect description .read in connection with the accompanying drawings.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the baby bathtub embodying the present :invention in the extended operative or unfolded position;
FIG.. 2 is a t:op plane view thereof;
FIG.. 3 is a bott:om plane view thereof on an enlarged scale;
FIGE3. 4 and 5 are a cross-sectional side elevation views of the baby batht:ub taken along the sections line 4-4 and 5-5, respective ly, in FIG. 2.;
FIG. 6 is a tr~~n~;verse cross-sectional view of the bathtub on an enlarged scale taken along the section line 6-6 in FIG.. 2;
FIG. 7 is a fragmentary cross-sectional view on an enlarged scale taken a1_ong the section line 7-7 of FIG. 2;
FIG~~. 8 and 9 <~re fragmentary cross-sectional views on an enlarged scalE: taken along the section lines 8-t3 and 9-9 of FIG. 7;
FIG. 10 is a fragmentary cross-sectional view on an enlarged scale takers ,~l.ong section line 10-10 in FIG. 9;
FIG. 11 is side view of the baby bathtub of the present invention shown in the retracted storage or folded position for carrying or storage; and FIG. 12 is a sc=~ematic view showing the baby bathtub of the present invent:v_on as it fits in a single or double sink, the sinks being shown superimposed in broken lines.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
The baby bathtub of the present invention is uniquely constructed ~;o as to provide a large tub volume which is both cvomfo:rts.ble and safe for the baby when in use. The tub is cap<~bl.e of being retracted into a relatively small vo_Lume for convenience when being transported or stored. In FIG. 1 the tub is shown in the open or extended po:~ition for use as a baby bathtub and in FIG. 11 the tub is shown closed, retracted or folded for transport or storagEe.
The tub comprises three major parts, namely, a base 10, headre:~t 12 and leg rest 14. The headrest 12 and leg rest 14 are pivotal~_y mounted on the base 10 so that they can be moved from the extended or operative position of FIG. 1 to t:he folded position of: FIG. 11. The tub includes latches 16 and 18 sr~.own in Figs. 5, 9 and 10 for releasably locking the headrest: 1~: and leg rest 14 in their extended positions. The latches 16 and 18 enable the tub to be carried by the headrest and leg rest without collapsing.
The various> parts of the bathtub assembly are described in detail below.
The base 10 pre erably is molded as a one piece plastic structlzre. The :base includes a support rim 22 in the form of a substantially continuous wall having side panels 24 and 26 and transverse walls 28 and 30 at the head and foot ends of the base structure. The walls 14-30 are essentially vertical and have coplanar bottom edges 32 which enable the su;o~~ort rim to provide a stable platform for the base when pla.c:ed on a surface such as a table or counter top.
Base 10 has side walls 3E~ that are disposed upwardly of the sidf=_ walls 24 of the support rim 22. A contoured bottom wal:1 38 join: the bottom of the side walls 36 and the top of the support rim 22 and defines the supporting surface fo== the bab~t~ when placed in the tub. The bottom wall 38 is generally V'-shaped with a rounded apex so as to define a comfortable supporting surface for the baby in a partially reclined posit=ion. The side and bottom walls 36 and 38 def:Lne the tub proper whv~ch contains the bath water as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5. A drain 39 is provided at the low point of the bottom wall for emptying the tub. The tops of the side walls 3F-~ carry flanges 40 that extend outwardly and then downwardly to define a skirt above the top of the side walls which would rigidify the structure and provide comfortable arm rests for the baby in the tub. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, the ends> of the skirt 40 adjacent the headrest 12 and leg rest. 14 are closed by the flanges 42.
The side walls 36 ofthe base 10 at their head and foot ends and adjacent the sl~:irts 40 contain sockets 44 for receiving hinge pinc> 4E> that are carried by the headrest 12 and leg rest 14 as :i~~ explained more fully below. The sockets 44 and hinge pins 46 allow the headrest and leg rest 12 and 14 to pivot between the positions shown in FIG.
1 and FIG. 11.
The headrest. 12 has a supporting surface 50 and a surrounding rim 52. The rim 52 includes an inner vertical wall 54, top wall 5~ and skirt 58 which is generally parallel to the .inner wall 54. The inner wall 54 extends upwardly from the periphery of the supporting surface 50 and diminishes in height toward the center of high end of the rim as is rlear.'~y :shown in FIGS. 1 and 4. The hinge pins 46 th<~t fit into the slots 44 are carried on the ends of the ski=rt 58 shown in FIG. 7. When the headrest 12 is in the operative extended. position shown in FIGS. 1 and 4, the supporting surface of i=he headrest 50 forms a smooth continuation of the supporting surface 38 of the base. The surface 50 of the headrest extends over the upper wall 60 of shoulder 62 at the head end of the base (see FIGS. 4 and 8), and a :light ca~~ity 64 is provided where the wall 60 and support=ing surface 38 join one another adjacent the lower end 66 of suri_'ace 50. That. cavity 64 receives the fold of the pad which 7_ines the tub, as described more fully below.
The rim 52 of headrest 12. defines a cavity 70 at each end that house the latches 16 that lock the headrest in the operative or extended position of FIG_ 1. The latch 16 is mount=ed in the CdVlty 70 by means of a slot channel 72 molded as an integr~il part ofd the rim 52 of headrest 12 as best shown in FICJS. 9 and 10. The slot 72 is defined by a pair of ;side wall; 74 and bottom wall 76, and the slot receives the split moh.nting bracket 78. once inserted in place, the bracket :LS P_ssentially immovably retained in position by the barb 80 of tine 82 of bracket 78 and by the shoulder 84 of the other tine 86 of the bracket. The bracket is formed a:=> an integral part of the latch 16.
Latch 16 a_Lso incl_ucles a spring--like post 90 that extends downwardly from bracket: 78, and which carries a hook 92 and an actuator handle 94. As shown in FIG. 9, the hook 92 is designed to engage .Lip 91 of a pocket wall 96 at the head end of the base 10 beneath the supporting surface 38. The flexible support 90 of t:he latch 16 enables the hook 92 to be disengaged from t:.he pocket 96 simply by pressing upwardly on the handle 94 so as to move the hook to tine position shown in broken lines s.n FIG. 9. When the hook is disengaged in that fashion, the headrest 12 may be pivoted on the hinge pins 46 to the folded retracted position shown in FIG. 11..
The leg rest 1<~ includes a supporting surface 100 and a surrounding rim 102 somewhat similar to the rim 52 of the headre:>t. The surface 100 i~~ provided with a well 104 that is large enough tc> hold bath accessories such as a wash cloth, soap, et:c. The rim 102 includes an inner vertical wall 106, outer wall 108 and horizontal wall 110 that together define an inverted channel 112 for housing the latches> 18 that reLeasably lock the leg rest in the extended position. 'I:'he latches 18 carried by the leg rest are identical to thF= latches 16 in the headrest, and they need not be described again. They are mounted in the same g _ fashion as the latclie~ in the headrest and engage latching pockets 11.~ shown in F':CG. 3. As is also shown in that figure, the hinge pans 46 on the leg rest are carried on the outside wall 108 at each Enc. of that wall, and extend into the s:Lots 44 ai= the adjacent ends of the side walls 36 of the base 10.
As :shown in FIG. 4, when the leg rest 14 is in the extended posits.on, i~he shelf or supporting surface 100 of the leg re:~t adjacent the base overlaps the supporting surface 38 of the base. Furthermore, in the extended position, t:he surface 100 is essentially horizontal so that the infant"s heels and or lower legs may rest comfortably on the leg rest with legs slightly bent at the knee when the baby's buttocks are in the lowest part of the surface 38 of the base.
As i.s clearly chown in FTGS. 1, 4, 6 and 7, a sponge pad 120 made of foams p~_astic or other suitable material_ which is mildew resistant, covers the supporting surface 50 of the headrest, the supporting surface 38 of the base and overlaps a portion of t:he surface 100 of the leg rest. The pad provides a very comfortable surface for the baby placed in the tub. The pad 120 also acts as a shingle over the juncture of the surfa~~e~s 150 and 100 of the headrest and leg rest with the adjacent ends of the surface 38 of the base. The pad 120 i.~> secured to the base 10, headrest 12 and leg re;~t 14 by transverse applications of adhesive 122, 124 and 12E>. These app l.i.cations of adhesive however are spaced from the hinge connections between the three parts so as not t:o interfere with the folding of the tub. The pad _ g 120 does not interfere with the folding of the leg rest 14 and headre:~t 1;? to t=he retracted position. Any bulging at the fold between the ease 10 and headrest 12 may be accommodated in the cavity 64.
In FIG. 12 the baby bathtub of the present invention shown in its extended or_ operative configuration is schematica_Lly depict=ed as it may be placed in either a double kitchen sink 128 or a larger single tub sink 129.
Placed in <~ typical do~.zble kitchen sink having tubs 130 and 132, the shoulder 6<.>, at. the head end of the base 10 is shown to rest cn the lip 134 at the right end of tub 130 while the foot end ~~36 of the base which is coplanar with the bottom edge 140 of shoulder 62 rests on the top 135 of the left rude basin 130, the wall 137 between the two basins 130 and 132. In that posz_tion the leg rest 14 extends above the basin 132 in cantilever fashion, and is held in that position by the latch 18 (not shown in FIG.
12). Referring to the ~>ame figure, the single tub sink 129 will support the Enc. ofd the leg rest 14 by means of the shoulder 146 defineci.:by the skirt 102 of the leg rest to the left of. the well i40. Thus, the baby bathtub of this invention may be used E>.1_ther on a flat surface such as a table or counter top supported i.n place by the rim 22 on the base or in a si.n.gle or double sink by means of the shoulder 62. at the head end of the base and either the shoulder 136 at the foot. end of the base or the shoulder 146 at the extreme en~~ c>f the leg rest. It will also be evident from the fore~~c>i.ng description that the baby bathtub of the present invention while providing a large reservoir full of water as shown in FIGS. 4 and 6, is very compact as its head a.nd foot ends may be retracted by folding over in the rr.anner shown in FIG. 11 for carrying or storage. Furthermorf~, r_he baby bathtub has a convenient well at the leg rest= for holding bath accessories when the device is :in use.
Having described this invention in detail those skilled in the art wil=L appreciate that many modifications may be made of this invention without. departing from its spirit. Therefore, it is not int=ended that the breadth of the invent=ion be limited to the specific embodiment illustrated and described. Rather, the scope of the invention is to be determined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
The baby bathtub of the present invention is uniquely constructed ~;o as to provide a large tub volume which is both cvomfo:rts.ble and safe for the baby when in use. The tub is cap<~bl.e of being retracted into a relatively small vo_Lume for convenience when being transported or stored. In FIG. 1 the tub is shown in the open or extended po:~ition for use as a baby bathtub and in FIG. 11 the tub is shown closed, retracted or folded for transport or storagEe.
The tub comprises three major parts, namely, a base 10, headre:~t 12 and leg rest 14. The headrest 12 and leg rest 14 are pivotal~_y mounted on the base 10 so that they can be moved from the extended or operative position of FIG. 1 to t:he folded position of: FIG. 11. The tub includes latches 16 and 18 sr~.own in Figs. 5, 9 and 10 for releasably locking the headrest: 1~: and leg rest 14 in their extended positions. The latches 16 and 18 enable the tub to be carried by the headrest and leg rest without collapsing.
The various> parts of the bathtub assembly are described in detail below.
The base 10 pre erably is molded as a one piece plastic structlzre. The :base includes a support rim 22 in the form of a substantially continuous wall having side panels 24 and 26 and transverse walls 28 and 30 at the head and foot ends of the base structure. The walls 14-30 are essentially vertical and have coplanar bottom edges 32 which enable the su;o~~ort rim to provide a stable platform for the base when pla.c:ed on a surface such as a table or counter top.
Base 10 has side walls 3E~ that are disposed upwardly of the sidf=_ walls 24 of the support rim 22. A contoured bottom wal:1 38 join: the bottom of the side walls 36 and the top of the support rim 22 and defines the supporting surface fo== the bab~t~ when placed in the tub. The bottom wall 38 is generally V'-shaped with a rounded apex so as to define a comfortable supporting surface for the baby in a partially reclined posit=ion. The side and bottom walls 36 and 38 def:Lne the tub proper whv~ch contains the bath water as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5. A drain 39 is provided at the low point of the bottom wall for emptying the tub. The tops of the side walls 3F-~ carry flanges 40 that extend outwardly and then downwardly to define a skirt above the top of the side walls which would rigidify the structure and provide comfortable arm rests for the baby in the tub. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, the ends> of the skirt 40 adjacent the headrest 12 and leg rest. 14 are closed by the flanges 42.
The side walls 36 ofthe base 10 at their head and foot ends and adjacent the sl~:irts 40 contain sockets 44 for receiving hinge pinc> 4E> that are carried by the headrest 12 and leg rest 14 as :i~~ explained more fully below. The sockets 44 and hinge pins 46 allow the headrest and leg rest 12 and 14 to pivot between the positions shown in FIG.
1 and FIG. 11.
The headrest. 12 has a supporting surface 50 and a surrounding rim 52. The rim 52 includes an inner vertical wall 54, top wall 5~ and skirt 58 which is generally parallel to the .inner wall 54. The inner wall 54 extends upwardly from the periphery of the supporting surface 50 and diminishes in height toward the center of high end of the rim as is rlear.'~y :shown in FIGS. 1 and 4. The hinge pins 46 th<~t fit into the slots 44 are carried on the ends of the ski=rt 58 shown in FIG. 7. When the headrest 12 is in the operative extended. position shown in FIGS. 1 and 4, the supporting surface of i=he headrest 50 forms a smooth continuation of the supporting surface 38 of the base. The surface 50 of the headrest extends over the upper wall 60 of shoulder 62 at the head end of the base (see FIGS. 4 and 8), and a :light ca~~ity 64 is provided where the wall 60 and support=ing surface 38 join one another adjacent the lower end 66 of suri_'ace 50. That. cavity 64 receives the fold of the pad which 7_ines the tub, as described more fully below.
The rim 52 of headrest 12. defines a cavity 70 at each end that house the latches 16 that lock the headrest in the operative or extended position of FIG_ 1. The latch 16 is mount=ed in the CdVlty 70 by means of a slot channel 72 molded as an integr~il part ofd the rim 52 of headrest 12 as best shown in FICJS. 9 and 10. The slot 72 is defined by a pair of ;side wall; 74 and bottom wall 76, and the slot receives the split moh.nting bracket 78. once inserted in place, the bracket :LS P_ssentially immovably retained in position by the barb 80 of tine 82 of bracket 78 and by the shoulder 84 of the other tine 86 of the bracket. The bracket is formed a:=> an integral part of the latch 16.
Latch 16 a_Lso incl_ucles a spring--like post 90 that extends downwardly from bracket: 78, and which carries a hook 92 and an actuator handle 94. As shown in FIG. 9, the hook 92 is designed to engage .Lip 91 of a pocket wall 96 at the head end of the base 10 beneath the supporting surface 38. The flexible support 90 of t:he latch 16 enables the hook 92 to be disengaged from t:.he pocket 96 simply by pressing upwardly on the handle 94 so as to move the hook to tine position shown in broken lines s.n FIG. 9. When the hook is disengaged in that fashion, the headrest 12 may be pivoted on the hinge pins 46 to the folded retracted position shown in FIG. 11..
The leg rest 1<~ includes a supporting surface 100 and a surrounding rim 102 somewhat similar to the rim 52 of the headre:>t. The surface 100 i~~ provided with a well 104 that is large enough tc> hold bath accessories such as a wash cloth, soap, et:c. The rim 102 includes an inner vertical wall 106, outer wall 108 and horizontal wall 110 that together define an inverted channel 112 for housing the latches> 18 that reLeasably lock the leg rest in the extended position. 'I:'he latches 18 carried by the leg rest are identical to thF= latches 16 in the headrest, and they need not be described again. They are mounted in the same g _ fashion as the latclie~ in the headrest and engage latching pockets 11.~ shown in F':CG. 3. As is also shown in that figure, the hinge pans 46 on the leg rest are carried on the outside wall 108 at each Enc. of that wall, and extend into the s:Lots 44 ai= the adjacent ends of the side walls 36 of the base 10.
As :shown in FIG. 4, when the leg rest 14 is in the extended posits.on, i~he shelf or supporting surface 100 of the leg re:~t adjacent the base overlaps the supporting surface 38 of the base. Furthermore, in the extended position, t:he surface 100 is essentially horizontal so that the infant"s heels and or lower legs may rest comfortably on the leg rest with legs slightly bent at the knee when the baby's buttocks are in the lowest part of the surface 38 of the base.
As i.s clearly chown in FTGS. 1, 4, 6 and 7, a sponge pad 120 made of foams p~_astic or other suitable material_ which is mildew resistant, covers the supporting surface 50 of the headrest, the supporting surface 38 of the base and overlaps a portion of t:he surface 100 of the leg rest. The pad provides a very comfortable surface for the baby placed in the tub. The pad 120 also acts as a shingle over the juncture of the surfa~~e~s 150 and 100 of the headrest and leg rest with the adjacent ends of the surface 38 of the base. The pad 120 i.~> secured to the base 10, headrest 12 and leg re;~t 14 by transverse applications of adhesive 122, 124 and 12E>. These app l.i.cations of adhesive however are spaced from the hinge connections between the three parts so as not t:o interfere with the folding of the tub. The pad _ g 120 does not interfere with the folding of the leg rest 14 and headre:~t 1;? to t=he retracted position. Any bulging at the fold between the ease 10 and headrest 12 may be accommodated in the cavity 64.
In FIG. 12 the baby bathtub of the present invention shown in its extended or_ operative configuration is schematica_Lly depict=ed as it may be placed in either a double kitchen sink 128 or a larger single tub sink 129.
Placed in <~ typical do~.zble kitchen sink having tubs 130 and 132, the shoulder 6<.>, at. the head end of the base 10 is shown to rest cn the lip 134 at the right end of tub 130 while the foot end ~~36 of the base which is coplanar with the bottom edge 140 of shoulder 62 rests on the top 135 of the left rude basin 130, the wall 137 between the two basins 130 and 132. In that posz_tion the leg rest 14 extends above the basin 132 in cantilever fashion, and is held in that position by the latch 18 (not shown in FIG.
12). Referring to the ~>ame figure, the single tub sink 129 will support the Enc. ofd the leg rest 14 by means of the shoulder 146 defineci.:by the skirt 102 of the leg rest to the left of. the well i40. Thus, the baby bathtub of this invention may be used E>.1_ther on a flat surface such as a table or counter top supported i.n place by the rim 22 on the base or in a si.n.gle or double sink by means of the shoulder 62. at the head end of the base and either the shoulder 136 at the foot. end of the base or the shoulder 146 at the extreme en~~ c>f the leg rest. It will also be evident from the fore~~c>i.ng description that the baby bathtub of the present invention while providing a large reservoir full of water as shown in FIGS. 4 and 6, is very compact as its head a.nd foot ends may be retracted by folding over in the rr.anner shown in FIG. 11 for carrying or storage. Furthermorf~, r_he baby bathtub has a convenient well at the leg rest= for holding bath accessories when the device is :in use.
Having described this invention in detail those skilled in the art wil=L appreciate that many modifications may be made of this invention without. departing from its spirit. Therefore, it is not int=ended that the breadth of the invent=ion be limited to the specific embodiment illustrated and described. Rather, the scope of the invention is to be determined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
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1. A baby bathtub comprising a base having a support on which the base may stand on a flat surface and having an upwardly open contoured reservoir for receiving a baby's torso, said base having a foot end and a head end and a pair of side walls, said base having a rim that extends beyond the support at the foot and head ends for supporting the tub from the rim in a sink, a leg rest pivotally connected to the foot end of the base and movable between an extended position wherein it extends away from the base beyond the foot end for supporting the feet of a baby positioned with its torso in the reservoir and a folded position wherein it overlies the base, and a headrest pivotally connected to the head end of the base and movable between an extended position wherein it extends away from the base beyond the head end for supporting the head of a baby positioned with its torso in the reservoir and a folded position wherein the headrest overlies the base, said leg rest and headrest in the folded position being compact so that the bathtub is easy to tote and store.
2. A baby bath tub as defined in claim 1 wherein hinges pivotally connect the leg rest and headrest to the base, and latches are mounted adjacent the hinges for releasably locking the leg rest and headrest in the extended positions.
3. A baby bathtub as defined in claim 1 wherein the headrest and leg rest lie in an area defined by the perimeter of the base when they are in their folded positions.
4. A baby bathtub as defined in claim 1 wherein the latches are mounted on the headrest and leg rest and engage the base in the latching position.
5. A baby bathtub as defined in claim 1 wherein a pad is secured to the head rest and base on which the baby lies when placed in the bathtub.
6. A baby bathtub as defined in claim 1 wherein the pad overlies the pivotal connection between the base and headrest for preventing water from dripping through the connection and directing water into the reservoir.
7. A baby bathtub as defined in claim 5 wherein the pad is permanently secured to both the headrest and base.
8. A baby bathtub as defined in claim 1 wherein a pad is secured to the base, leg rest and headrest and overlies the pivotal connections between them for preventing water from drippping through the connections.
9. A baby bathtub as defined in claim 8 wherein a pad is secured to the base, leg rest and headrest for providing comfort for a baby in the bathtub.
10. A baby bathtub as defined in claim 1 wherein a well is provided in one of the leg rest, headrest and base for holding bath accessories.
11. A baby bathtub as defined in claim 10 wherein a drain is provided in the reservoir for draining it.
12. A baby bathtub comprising:
a rigid, molded plastic base a defining a reservoir having an upper surface for supporting a baby in the bathtub, a rigid, molded plastic headrest movably connected to the base at one end thereof and having an upper head supporting surface, the headrest being movable between a folded position wherein them head supporting surface lies closely adjacent to the base and an extended position for supporting a baby's head when lying can the upper surface of the base, and a rigid, molded plastic legrest movably connected to the base at an apposite end thereof and having an upper leg supporting surface, the legrest closely adjacent to the base and an extended position for supporting a baby's legs when lying on the upper surface of the base.
a rigid, molded plastic base a defining a reservoir having an upper surface for supporting a baby in the bathtub, a rigid, molded plastic headrest movably connected to the base at one end thereof and having an upper head supporting surface, the headrest being movable between a folded position wherein them head supporting surface lies closely adjacent to the base and an extended position for supporting a baby's head when lying can the upper surface of the base, and a rigid, molded plastic legrest movably connected to the base at an apposite end thereof and having an upper leg supporting surface, the legrest closely adjacent to the base and an extended position for supporting a baby's legs when lying on the upper surface of the base.
13. A baby bathtub as in claim 12 wherein the bathtub is convenient for toting and storage when in the folded position.
14. A baby bathtub as in claim 13 wherein latches interconnect the base and headrest as well as the base and legrest for releasably locking the legrest and base as well as the headrest and base in their extended position.
15. A baby bathtub as in claim 14 wherein the latches are disposed on an underside of the bathtub to be inaccessible to the baby while in the bathtub.
16. A baby bathtub as in claim 13 wherein the headrest and legrest are each pivotally connected to the base.
17. A baby bathtub as in claim 12 wherein latches interconnect the base and headrest as well as the base and legrest for releasably locking the legrest and base, as well as the headrest and base in their extended positions.
18. A baby bathtub as in claim 17 wherein the latches are disposed on an underside of the bathtub to be inaccessible to the baby while in the bathtub.
19. A baby bathtub as in claim 12 wherein the headrest and legrest are each pivotally connected to the base.
20. A baby bath tub comprising: a rigid, molded plastic base defining a reservoir having an upper surface for supporting a baby in the bathtub, a rigid, molded plastic headrest movably connected to the base at one end thereof and having an upper head supporting surface, the headrest being movable between a retracted position wherein the headrest lies closely adjacent to the base and an extended position for supporting a baby's head when lying on the upper surface of the base, and a rigid molded plastic leg rest movably connected to the base at an opposite end thereof and having an upper leg supporting surface, the leg rest being movable between a retracted position for storage and an extended position for supporting a baby's legs when lying on the upper surface of the base.
21. A baby bathtub as in claim 20 wherein latches interconnect the bare and headrest as well as the base and leg rest for releasably locking the leg rest and base as well as the headrest and base in their extended position.
22. A baby bathtub as in claim 21 wherein the latches are disposed on an underside of the bathtub to be inaccessible to the baby while in the bathtub.
23. A baby bathtub as in claim 20 wherein the headrest and leg rest lie in an area defined by the perimeter of the base in their retracted position.
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