Removable bathtub rail for children

Abstract

The present invention is a removable play and confidence-building device of use by children in the bathtub, having an elongated grasping rail to avoid slipping in the bathtub, secured to back wall of the tub by horizontal anchors extending to suction cups which may be secured to the back wall, and the grasping rail being supported above the bottom of the bathtub by vertical anchors, terminating in suction cups which may be secured to the bottom of the bathtub.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention relates to safety devices for use when bathing and to devices to assist a bather. In particular, the present invention relates to devices for use while bathing a child. While most safety devices are used by adults when bathing a child, the device of the present invention is utilized by the child, to build comfort and confidence in the tub. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] Permanently installed safety rails are often installed in bathtubs and / or showers, for use by elderly or infirm bathers. These safety rails are intended to support the weight of an adult. Because of their size, and placement, they are of little use to a young child. In addition, in-home bathtubs may be provided with randomly spaced rubber nonskid lines or patches which are attached to the surfaces of the tub. While these provide reasonable safeguards for adult bathers, they provide little sense of safety for children. [0003] Any number of bathtub devices have be...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

"The present invention provides a child's bathtub rail that is easily installed, removable, and stored / transportable. The handrail is made of hollow plastic piping and is secured to the back wall of the tub with horizontal and vertical anchors. The anchors are connected to the rail with secure fastenings that prevent the child from disassembling them. The horizontal and vertical anchors can be connected with pivotable connections, and the rail can be instilled in a tub with rounded walls. The child's bathtub rail helps develop confidence and a sense of security while learning to move safely in the water. It can be used in a tub that may be used later by larger children or adults, and it can be easily transported for use in a tub away from home."

Problems solved by technology

Because of their size, and placement, they are of little use to a young child.

While these provide reasonable safeguards for adult bathers, they provide little sense of safety for children.

These devices limit the child's movement and play activities, by preventing a child from lying down in the water or learning how to move safely in the water.

Thus, these devices prevent the child from learning how to be, and feel, safe in the water.

In addition, the seats are bulky, making them difficult to transport and store.

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