Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
210 words
A unitary device for infant bathing, said device being configured for use on a double basin kitchen sink having a raised partition between the basins; said device comprising: substantially peripheral ridge means defining a top opening; a first trough portion generally configured and contoured for receiving the body of an infant therein, said first trough portion including an upwardly extending back and head supporting surface extending above the plane of said opening; a second trough portion adjacent the end of said device opposite said supporting surface, said second trough portion having a shallower depth than said first trough portion; and a divider portion between said first and second trough portions, one end of said ridge means and the undersurface of said divider portion adjacent said back and head supporting surface being configured and dimensioned for setting said device over a double basin sink with said one end of the ridge means resting on an edge region of the sink and the undersurface at the divider portion resting on and being retained in position by the partition of said sink; said first trough portion includes horizontally disposed ledge means mating, with said divider portion generally opposite said supporting surface and configured for enabling the feet of the infant to rest thereon.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
210 words
A unitary device for infant bathing, said device being configured for use on a double basin kitchen sink having a raised partition between the basins; said device comprising: substantially peripheral ridge means defining a top opening; a first trough portion generally configured and contoured for receiving the body of an infant therein, said first trough portion including an upwardly extending back and head supporting surface extending above the plane of said opening; a second trough portion adjacent the end of said device opposite said supporting surface, said second trough portion having a shallower depth than said first trough portion; and a divider portion between said first and second trough portions, one end of said ridge means and the undersurface of said divider portion adjacent said back and head supporting surface being configured and dimensioned for setting said device over a double basin sink with said one end of the ridge means resting on an edge region of the sink and the undersurface at the divider portion resting on and being retained in position by the partition of said sink; said first trough portion includes horizontally disposed ledge means mating, with said divider portion generally opposite said supporting surface and configured for enabling the feet of the infant to rest thereon.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
The combination according to claim 1 wherein said divider portion has an upper surface thereof spaced from the plane of said opening for permitting water in said first trough portion to overflow into said second trough portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The combination according to claim 2, wherein said second trough portion includes drain means for permitting water therein to drain into the sink.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
The combination according to claim 3 wherein said supporting surface includes handle means on the undersurface thereof adjacent the end thereof.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
The combination according to claim 4 wherein said ridge means is a substantially peripheral outwardly extending flange configured for providing rigidity to said device.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The combination according to claim 5 wherein said device is formed from a linear polyethylene plastic composition.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
13 words
The combination according to claim 4 wherein said supporting surface is generally planar.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
The combination according to claim 7 wherein said second trough portion is provided with means for retaining accessory bathing articles.