Bathtub floating thermal insulators

a floating thermal insulation and bath water technology, applied in baths, douches, physical therapy, etc., can solve the problems of exhausting the hot water supply of the person, limiting the supply of hot water, and limiting the use of hot water, so as to prevent heat loss from bath water

Inactive Publication Date: 2014-02-27
ANDERSEN CADE A +1
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[0005]It is an object of the present invention to provide an improved device and method for preventing heat loss from bath water.
[0006]According to one aspect of the invention, insulating devices are provided which float on the surface of the water. The devices prevent heat loss from the water. According to another aspect of the invention, floating insulating devices are provided which complement and enhance the bath experience, making the bath more enjoyable.

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One significant challenge to taking baths is that persons typically have a limited supply of hot water and often run low on hot water after filling a bath tub.
Use of additional hot water during the bath may frequently exhaust the person's hot water supply.

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[0015]Embodiments of the invention and accompanying drawings will now be discussed in reference to the numerals provided therein so as to enable one skilled in the art to practice the present invention. The drawings and descriptions are exemplary of various embodiments and are not intended to narrow the scope of the appended claims.

[0016]Turning now to FIG. 1, a perspective view of a floating insulating device 10 is shown. In bathing, significant heat loss occurs which lowers the temperature of the bath water and causes a need for additional hot water to maintain the bath temperature. Some of the bath water heat is transferred into the bath tub. This is particularly true in the initial stages of filling a bath tub. Additionally, a significant amount of heat is lost into the room from the water through evaporation and convective heat transfer. This heat loss limits the time during which a person can enjoy the bath.

[0017]It has proven to be difficult to maintain the heat / temperature o...

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Abstract

Floating insulating devices are provided for use in a bath tub. The devices float on the surface of the bath water while a person is bathing and reduce the heat loss from the bath water. This lengthens the duration during which the bath water is at a desirable temperature and makes the bath more satisfying for the bather.

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PRIORITY[0001]The present application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 61 / 596,686, filed Feb. 8, 2012, which is herein incorporated by reference in its entirety.THE FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates to maintaining the temperature of bath water. More specifically, the present invention relates to devices and methods for preventing heat loss from bath water.BACKGROUND[0003]While showers are often taken for speed and efficiency, baths are commonly taken for relaxation and enjoyment purposes. People desire to spend time in the hot bath water to relax. The hot bath water often serves a therapeutic purpose.[0004]One significant challenge to taking baths is that persons typically have a limited supply of hot water and often run low on hot water after filling a bath tub. Use of additional hot water during the bath may frequently exhaust the person's hot water supply. There is a need for facilitating the taking of a hot bath without exhausti...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A47K3/00
CPCA47K3/001
Inventor ANDERSEN, CADE A.ANDERSEN, BRIAN E.
Owner ANDERSEN CADE A
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