Baths – closets – sinks – and spittoons – Tubs – Convenience accessories
Reissue Patent
1997-06-12
2001-12-25
Fetsuga, Robert M. (Department: 3751)
Baths, closets, sinks, and spittoons
Tubs
Convenience accessories
C004S574100, C004S575100, C004S621000
Reissue Patent
active
RE037481
ABSTRACT:
INTRODUCTION
This invention relates to baby bathtubs to be used on counters or tables or in typical double kitchen sinks or large single tub sinks.
There are 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 their large size, they are often inconvenient to tote or store. Moreover, they are not convenient to use in small double sinks. Many of the prior art tubs also lack a suitable basin to hold bathing accessories such as a wash cloth and soap.
The principle object of the present invention is to provide a tub which is large enough to be used with larger infants but which can be folded into a relatively compact size to facilitate toting or storing in a trunk, cabinet or closet.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a foldable baby 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 is unfolded, without any danger of the tub collapsing.
Yet another object of this invention is to provide a tub that can be manufactured 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 a foot rest each pivotally connected to the base. The pivotal connections between the base and the headrest and foot rest enable the two to be folded over the base so that each lies within the perimeter of the base and in the reservoir so that the effective volume of the tub for purposes of storage is essentially only that of the base itself. Latches are provided for securely locking both the headrest and foot rest in the extended or operative position so that the tub will not accidentally 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 surfaces of the base, headrest and foot rest for maximum comfort of the infant. The surfaces of the three major parts form smooth continuations of one another and are contoured to support the infant in a partially-reclined position. Shoulders are provided on the bottoms of the parts that cooperate with one another so that the tub may be placed in a stable 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 better understood and appreciated from the following detailed description read in connection with the accompanying drawings.
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Bernstein Michael S.
Crossley David W.
Sundberg Brian C.
Fetsuga Robert M.
Safety 1st, Inc.
Wolf Greenfield & Sacks P.C.
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