Shower stool

Abstract

A stool adapted for use in a shower is disclosed, having a triangular platform and three legs depending from the platform. A receptacle having a hinged, movable cover and adapted to hold a razor is located on the top surface of the platform. The legs are spaced inwardly from the edges of the platform to avoid intrusions from the shower wall. The stool is constructed of a light-permeable material and contains indicia which is visible from outside the platform.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application is a divisional application of co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10 / 910,742, filed Aug. 3, 2004, which is hereby incorporated by reference and made a part hereof, and upon which a claim of priority is based.TECHNICAL FIELD [0002] The invention relates to a stool for use in a shower to facilitate the shaving or washing of a person's legs. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] It is common practice for a person to shave his or her legs. Women customarily shave their legs for cosmetic reasons, and both men and women often shave their legs when engaged in sporting activities such as competitive swimming or bicycle racing. [0004] When a person desires to shave his or her legs, shaving most often is accomplished when bathing, either in a bathtub or in a shower stall. In both situations, shaving the legs can be difficult and cuts to the skin or damage such as razor burns often occur, as shaving the legs is an awkward pr...

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In both situations, shaving the legs can be difficult and cuts to the skin or damage such as razor burns often occur, as shaving the legs is an awkward procedure.

In this wet and soapy environment it is easy for the person's leg to slip, which can result in cuts or other injuries.

The procedure is further complicated by the unavailability of a convenient location for the person to place grooming aids when shaving.

Either operation is somewhat hazardous as the person may slip or fall in the wet slippery environment of the shower.

Also, accessibility to grooming aids is not convenient as generally these are either placed on the floor of the shower stall or maintained in a caddy suspended from the shower head.

First, none of the prior art devices provides a compartment for storage of a razor that can be closed or covered to contain the razor without moving the entire platform.

Moving such a large component is cumbersome, especially in the confined space of a shower, and requires the user to remove his or her foot from the platform.

Second, the prior art devices are not adequately adapted to be temporarily placed in the corner of a shower.

Still others are intended to be temporarily placed there, but are not adapted to avoid intrusions from the shower wall, which could frustrate attempts to place the device near the wall, or use the wall to brace forces exerted on the stool by the user.

Third, the prior devices do not disclose means by which to enhance the aesthetics of such devices or to tailor the aesthetics of such devices to different demographics of consumers.

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