US5425149A
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Fold-up bathtub
Assignee: Dorel Juvenile Group Inc
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Filing: 1994-01-28
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Granted: 1995-06-20
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Expires: 2014-01-28
Abstract
Abstract A baby bathtub having a base with a 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 retracted position over the base for convenient storage or toting of the bathtub.
Inventors
- 👤 David W. Crossley
- 👤 Brian C. Sundberg
- 👤 Michael S. Bernstein
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 09:35
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47K; A47K3/00; A47K3/02; A47K3/06; A47K3/062; A47K3/064
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 21
Claim 1
Independent Claim
199 words
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 sinks, 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.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
199 words
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 sinks, 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.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
41 words
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 in adjacent the hinges for releasably locking the leg rest and headrest in the extended positions.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
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.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
A baby bathtub as defined in claim 2 wherein the latches are mounted on the headrest and leg rest and engage the base in the latching position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
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.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
34 words
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.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
A baby bathtub as defined in claim 5 wherein the pad is permanently secured to both the headrest and base.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
35 words
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 dripping through the connections.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
29 words
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.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
26 words
A baby bathtub as defined in claim 1 wherein a well is provided in one of the leg rest, headrest and base for holding both accessories.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
19 words
A baby bathtub as defined in claim 10 wherein a drain is provided in the reservoir for draining it.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
141 words
A baby bathtub 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 folded position wherein the head supporting surface 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 legrest movably connected to the base at an opposite end thereof and having an upper leg supporting surface, the legrest being movable between a folded position wherein the leg supporting surface lies closely adjacent to the base and an extended position for supporting a baby's legs when lying on the upper surface of the base.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
141 words
A baby bathtub 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 folded position wherein the head supporting surface 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 legrest movably connected to the base at an opposite end thereof and having an upper leg supporting surface, the legrest being movable between a folded position wherein the leg supporting surface lies closely adjacent to the base and an extended position for supporting a baby's legs when lying on the upper surface of the base.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
21 words
A baby bathtub as in claim 12 wherein the bathtub is convenient for toting and storage when in the folded position.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
39 words
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.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
28 words
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.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
19 words
A baby bathtub as in claim 13 wherein the headrest and legrest are each pivotally connected to the base.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
39 words
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.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
28 words
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.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
19 words
A baby bathtub as in claim 12 wherein the headrest and legrest are each pivotally connected to the base.
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