Secure, impact resistant, tool free attaching bath spout cover

Abstract

A slip on, securely fastened, tool free attaching, impact resistant bathtub spout cover includes an impact resistant body adapted to receive the spout for a bathtub therein, and at least one attaching strap coupled to the body at a rearward end of the body, wherein the strap is adapted to be secured around the spout. The body may include a substantially open bottom. The body may also include a high friction surface adjacent the spout and has at least 2 square inches of contact between the spout and the spout cover when installed. The body may further include a diverter valve access opening therein adapted to allow access to and operation of a diverter valve of the spout when the spout cover is installed. The strap may be an adjustable type strap with a buckle.

Description

RELATED APPLICATION [0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. provisional patent application bearing Ser. No. 60 / 750,279 filed Dec. 14, 2005 and entitled “Secure Impact Resistant, Tool free Attaching Bath Spout Cover.”BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] 1. Field of the Invention [0003] The present invention relates to safety products for a bathtub water dispensing spout. More particularly the present invention is directed to securely fastened bathtub water dispensing spout cover designed for tool free attachment and designed to prevent impact injuries among children and elderly associated with bumping against the hard metal spouts common in bathtubs. [0004] 2. Background Information [0005] The bathroom represents an area of the home having a relatively higher risk of injury and, consequently many products have been designed to help minimize these risks. As noted above, the present application is directed to safety products for a bathtub water dispensing spout, and unless oth...

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Benefits of technology

[0016] The various embodiments and examples of the present invention as presented herein are understood to be illustrative of the present invention and not restrictive thereof and are non-limiting with respect to the scope of the invention. According to one embodiment of the present invention addressing at least one of the above stated objects, a slip on, tool-free attaching, securely fastened, adhesive free, impact resistant bathtub spout cover includes an impact resistant body adapted to receive the spout for a bathtub therein, and at least one attaching strap coupled to the body at a rearward end of the body, wherein the strap is adapted to be secured around the spout. The body may include a substantially open bottom. The body may also include a high friction surface adjacent the spout and has at least 1½, and preferably at least 2, square inches of contact, and more preferably at least 5 square inches, between the spout and the spout cover when installed. The body may further include a diverter valve access opening therein adapted to allow access to and operation of a diverter valve of the spout when the spout cover is installed, and wherein the body is higher than the diverter in the lower (off—or faucet) position. Drainage grooves may be provided in the body extending from the diverter valve access opening to prevent standing water within the opening. The strap may be an adjustable type strap with a buckle.

Problems solved by technology

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