Tub faucet cover assembly

Abstract

A tub faucet cover assembly is described. The assembly may include a body portion and a tubing portion. An example body portion may define an upper portion, a back portion, a lower portion, and a tubing portion. An example back portion may define a first opening that may receive at least a portion of a faucet. An example body portion may be configured to define at least a second opening. An example tubing portion may be configured to selectively attached and detached to the second opening and may be configured to direct water away from the body portion.

Description

BACKGROUNDRelated Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a tub faucet cover assembly capable of securing to a tube faucet to allow for directing water away from the faucet with precision.Related Art

[0002] Tub faucet covers may be used to assist with directing water from a faucet in various situations. Exemplary known tub faucet cover may include a body portion configured to engage / secure to at least a portion of the tub faucet. Generally, though, these known tub faucet covers focus on only directing the water flow from a faucet directly downward towards the bottom surface of the tub. Such conventional systems thus do not provide a manner for easily and precisely directing the waterflow away from the faucet in one or more directions. Thus, a need exists for improved tub faucet covers providing enhanced water flow control.BRIEF SUMMARY

[0003] Various embodiments of the present disclosure describe and comprise tub faucet cover assembly, tubing apparatuses, and corresponding systems, devices, components, assemblies, and methods related to a tub faucet cover assembly.

[0004] For example, in certain embodiments, a tube faucet assembly is provided. In these embodiments, the assembly may include a body portion. In these and / or other embodiments, the body portion may define at least an upper portion, a back portion, a lower portion, and / or a front portion. In these and / or other embodiments, the back portion may define at least a first opening that may receive at least a portion of a faucet. In these and / or other embodiments, the assembly may further comprise a tubing portion that may be received by the body portion. In these and / or other embodiments, the tubing portion may be configured to redirect water away from the body portion.

[0005] In various embodiments, the back portion may further comprise a tightening portion. In certain embodiments, the tightening portion may create a watertight seal between the body portion and the faucet. In some embodiments, the tightening portion may be separate from the back portion. In other embodiments, the tightening portion may be integrated into the back portion of the body portion.

[0006] In various embodiments, the body portion may define at least a second opening that may receive and / or secure with at least a tubing portion. In certain embodiments, the second opening may allow water to flow from the faucet via the second opening away from the body portion. In some embodiments, the second opening may further comprise a securing portion. In certain embodiments, the securing portion may prevent the tubing portion from becoming disconnected from the second opening solely due to water pressure.

[0007] In various embodiments, the tubing portion may further comprise a connection portion. In certain embodiments, the connection portion may be configured to securely attach the tubing portion to the securing portion of the second opening. In various embodiment, the connection between the connection portion of the tubing portion and the securing portion of the second opening may be configured to create a watertight seal. In various embodiments, the connection between the connection portion of the tubing portion and the securing portion of the second opening may be configured to be a quick-change connection. In certain embodiments, the tubing portion may be configured to be selectively attached and selectively detached relative to the second opening.

[0008] In various embodiments, the tubing portion may be further configured to be flexible. In certain embodiments, the tubing portion may be configured to retract and extend. In various embodiments, the tubing portion may be configured to extend outwardly in any direction away from the body portion of the assembly. In various embodiments, the tubbing portion may be configured to direct water with precision away from the second opening of the body portion.

[0009] In various embodiments, the body portion of the assembly may comprise an elastomer material that may be configured to stretch to fit around the faucet. In various embodiments, the elastomer material may be configured to withstand the temperature of the faucet and of the water when the faucet is dispensing hot water and the temperature of the water.

[0010] In various embodiments, the body portion and / or the tubing portion may further comprise an anti-bacterial coated that may prevent the growth of mold.

[0011] In various embodiments, the body portion may be configured to be at least partially hollow. In various embodiments, the front portion may comprise a predetermined amount of extra material. In various embodiments, the predetermined amount of material may be configured to act like a cushion to assist in preventing injury with the faucet.

[0012] The above summary is provided merely for purposes of summarizing some example embodiments to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the present disclosure. Accordingly, it will be appreciated that the above-described embodiments are merely examples and should not be construed to narrow the scope or spirit of the present disclosure in any way. It will be appreciated that the scope of the present disclosure encompasses may potential embodiments in addition to those here summarized, some of which will be further described below. Other features, aspects, and advantages of the subject matter will become apparent from the description, the drawings, and the claims.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0013] The following drawings are illustrations of a particular embodiment of the present disclosure and therefore do not limit the scope of the present disclosure. The drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale and are intended for use in conjunction with explanation in the following description.

[0014] FIG. 1A illustrates an exemplary side view of a body portion of an assembly in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0015] FIG. 1B illustrates an exemplary side view of a tubing portion of an assembly in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0016] FIG. 1C illustrates an exemplary side view of a tub faucet cover assembly in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0017] FIG. 2 illustrates an exemplary side cross-sectional view of a tub faucet cover assembly in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure; and

[0018] FIG. 3 illustrates an exemplary side cross-sectional view of a tub faucet cover assembly on a faucet in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure.DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] Various embodiments of the present invention will be described in a more detailed manner hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which some, embodiments of the invention are shown. Reference numbers refer to like elements throughout the drawings. Multiple embodiments of the current invention may be embodied in different forms and should not be limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will satisfy applicable legal requirements.

[0020] As used herein, terms such as “front,”“rear,”“top,”“bottom,” etc. are used for explanatory purposes in the examples provided below to describe the relative positions of certain components or portions of components. As used herein, the term “or” is used in both the alternative and conjunctive sense, unless otherwise indicated. The term “along,” and similarly utilized terms, means near or on, but not necessarily requiring directly on an edge or other referenced location.

[0021] As used herein, terms “approximately,”“generally,” and “substantially” refer to within manufacturing and / or engineering design tolerances for the corresponding materials and / or elements unless otherwise indicated. The use of such terms is inclusive of and is intended to allow independent claiming of specific values listed. Thus, use of any such aforementioned terms, or similarly interchangeable terms, should not be taken to limit the spirit and scope of embodiments of the present invention. As used in the specification and the appended claims, the singular form of “a,”“an,” and “the” include plural references unless otherwise stated. The terms “includes” and / or “including,” when used in the specification, specify the presence of stated feature, elements, and / or components; it does not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or groups thereof.

[0022] As used herein, the phrases “in one embodiment,”“according to one embodiment,”“in some embodiments,” and the like generally refer to the fact that the particular feature, structure, or characteristic following the phrase may be included in at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. Thus, the particular feature, structure, or characteristic may be included in more than one embodiment of the present disclosure such that these phrases do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment. As used herein, the terms “example,”“exemplary,” and the like are used to “serving as an example, instance, or illustration.” Any implementation, aspect, or design described herein as “example” or “exemplary” is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or advantageous over other implementations, aspects, or designs. Rather, use of the terms “example,”“exemplary,” and the like are intended to present concepts in a concrete fashion.

[0023] The figures are provided to illustrate some examples of the invention described. The figures are not to limit the scope of the present embodiment of the invention or the appended claims. Aspects of the example embodiment are described below with reference to example applications for illustration. It should be understood that specific details, relationships, and methods are set forth to provide a full understanding of the example embodiment. One of ordinary skill in the art recognize the example embodiment can be practice without one or more specific details and / or with other methods.

[0024] The present disclosure relates to an assembly capable of engaging and / or securing with a tub faucet to allow for precise flow of water away from a faucet for user who may bathe kids, bathe animal, etc. Various devices and methods are also provided. In some embodiments, the tub faucet cover assembly may be used to flow water away from the spout of a faucet. In various embodiments, the tub faucet cover assembly may comprise a body portion and a tubing portion. The body portion may be configured to define at least an upper portion, a lower portion, a back portion, and a front portion. Typical tub faucet cover assemblies simply divert water from the spout of the faucet directly downwards relative to the spout.

[0025] As described herein, the invention includes a tub faucet cover assembly that utilizes a body portion and a tubing portion for easy flowing of water away from the spout of the faucet.

[0026] FIG. 1A illustrates a perspective view of an exemplary body portion of a tub faucet cover assembly in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure. In various embodiments, an exemplary tub faucet cover assembly may comprise a body portion 110 and a tubing portion (e.g., 130 depicted in FIG. 1B). The body portion 110 may be configured to define at least an upper portion 112, a back portion 114, a lower portion 116, and / or a front portion 118. In various embodiments, the body portion 110 may be configured to at least partially fit around a tub faucet, wherein the body portion 110 may create a watertight seal with at least a portion of the tub faucet. In some embodiments, the body portion 110 may comprise an elastic material configured to form around at least a portion of the tub faucet. The elastic material may be an elastomer material (e.g., natural rubber, silicon, fluorosilicon, etc.), wherein the elastic material may comprise an anti-bacterial coating configured to prevent the growth of mold. The elastic material may be further configured to withstand the temperature of the faucet and / or the temperature generated by hot water flowing from the faucet. In various embodiments, the back portion 114 is configured to define a first opening (122 depicted in FIG. 3), wherein the first opening is configured to at least partially receive and / or cover at least a portion of the faucet. In some embodiments, the first opening may be configured to expand and / or shrink depending on the size and / or shape of the faucet, wherein the first opening is configured to assist in creating a watertight seal with the faucet.

[0027] With further reference to FIG. 1A, in various embodiments, the body portion 110 may further define and / or comprise a tightening portion 120, wherein the tightening portion 120 may be configured to be disposed along the back portion 114. The tightening portion 120 is configured to assist in creating a watertight seal between at least a portion of the back portion 114 of the body portion 110 and the faucet. In some embodiments, the tightening portion may be tightened and / or loosened to easily attach and / or detach the body portion 110 to the faucet. The tightening portion 120 may be configured to secure to the faucet via a tightening mechanism 120A, wherein the tightening mechanism 120A is configured with a fastened position and a detached position. In some embodiments, the tightening mechanism 120A may be a screw mechanism, a lever mechanism, a pull mechanism, a latch mechanism, and / or the like. In other embodiments, the tightening mechanism 120A may be configured to be the back portion 114 of the body portion 110 (e.g., elastic characteristic of the elastomer material), such that the back portion 114 is configured to tighten to assist in creating the watertight seal.

[0028] In some embodiments, the tightening portion 120 may be configured to be separate portion from the back portion 114, wherein the tightening portion 120 may be configured to be a clamp, a hose clamp, strap, latch, lever, and / or the like. In various embodiments, the tightening portion 120 is configured to secure the body portion 110 to the faucet via the back portion 114, such that water is prevented from flowing out the first opening (122, depicted in FIG. 3) disposed along the back portion 114 of the body portion 110. In some embodiments, the tightening portion 120 may be at least partially connected to the back portion 114, wherein the tightening portion 120 is configured to hang from the back portion 114 when not secured to the faucet. In other embodiments, the tightening portion 120 may be configured to be integrated into the back portion 114 of the body portion 110, wherein the tightening portion 120 is cover at least partially by the material of the body portion. In yet another embodiment, the elastomer material of the body portion 110 may be configured to be the tightening portion itself, wherein the elastomer material is configured to create a watertight seal with the tub faucet, such that the seal is configured to prevent the body portion 110 from becoming detached from the faucet solely due to water pressure. In an example embodiment, the tightening portion 120 may be a suction portion (e.g., suction cup), wherein the suction portion creates a watertight seal between the tightening portion 120 and a surface (e.g., wall, counter, faucet, etc.).

[0029] With further reference to FIG. 1A, in various embodiments, the body portion 110 may be configured to define at least a second opening 124. In an example embodiment, the lower portion 116 may be configured to define the second opening 124, wherein the second opening is configured to be disposed beneath the spout of a tub faucet. In various embodiments, the middle of the second opening 124 may be configured to be aligned with the middle of the spout of the tub faucet, such that water is configured to flow freely from the spout through the second opening downwards toward the lower surface of the tub. In some embodiments, the second opening 124 may define a connection portion (e.g., 126 depicted in FIG. 1C) that is configured to secure a tubbing portion (depicted in FIG. 1B) to the second opening 124, wherein the tubing portion is configured to direct the flow of water away from the spout. In various embodiments, the second opening 124 comprises a circular shape to match that of the spout of the faucet. In other embodiments, the second opening 124 comprises the same shape to match that of the spout of the faucet (e.g., rectangular, oval, rectangular, and / or the like). In various embodiments, one or more additional portions (e.g., front portion or upper portion) of the body portion may be configured to define at least a second opening 124 (not depicted). In an example embodiment, the second opening 124 may be defined by the front portion 118, wherein at least a portion of the inside of the body portion may fill up with water before flowing out the second opening 124. In another example embodiment, the second opening 124 may be defined by the upper portion 112, wherein the inside of the body portion may fill completely with water before flowing out the second opening 124.

[0030] With even further reference to FIG. 1A, in various embodiments, the body portion 110 may be configured to be at least partially hollow, wherein the external surface comprises a predetermined thickness. In some embodiments, the front portion 118 may be configured to be filled with a predetermined amount of material, wherein the material is configured to occupy a portion of the cavity defined by the rest of the body portion 110. The predetermined amount of material of the front portion 118 may be configured to act like a cushion to damping the force applied if a user hit the front portion 118. In other embodiments, the front portion 118 may be configured to fill up at least partially with water from the faucet to perform the same function.

[0031] FIG. 1B illustrates a side perspective view of an exemplary tubing portion 130 of a tube faucet cover assembly in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure. In various embodiments, tubing portion 130 comprises an at least partial flexible plastic material configured to retract, extend, bend, etc. The tubing portion comprises a flexible section 132, wherein the flexible section is the portion of the tubing portion that is configured to retract, extend, bend, twist, and / or the like. The flexible section 132 allows the tubing portion to fold in / out in order to extend / retract the tubing portion to the desired length to allow a user to direct water with precision. In some embodiments, the flexible portion 132 may allow the tubing portion to be rolled up and / or wound up to easily store when not in use. In various embodiments, the tubing portion 130 comprises a circular shape to match that of the second opening of the body portion. In other embodiments, the tubing portion 130 comprises the same shape to match that of the second opening of the body portion (e.g., rectangular, oval, rectangular, and / or the like).

[0032] With further reference to FIG. 1B, in some embodiments, the tubing portion 130 may further define a securing portion 134 that is configured to secure to the connection portion of the second opening. The securing portion 134 may be configured to be inserted at least partially within the second opening of the body portion. In other embodiments, the securing portion 134 may be configured to secure to the connection portion externally relative to the second opening of the body portion. In various embodiments, the securing portion 134 may further a stopping portion 136 that is configured to prevent the securing portion 134 from being inserted too far into the second opening. The stopping portion 136 is configured to be disposed a predetermined length beneath the upper most surface of the securing portion 134. In an example embodiment, the stopping portion 136 and the securing portion 134 are configured to be the tubing portion 130 itself. In an example embodiment, the securing portion 134 is configured to be the tubing portion 130 itself, wherein at least a portion of the tubing portion 130 is configured to secure to the connection portion of the body portion. In another example embodiment, the securing portion 134 may be located externally of the tubing portion (e.g., the securing portion 134 secures to the connection portion of the body portion externally relative to the body portion). In various embodiments, the stopping portion 136 is configured to align the uppermost surface of the tubing portion with the innermost surface of the connection portion of the body portion (e.g., the tubing portion is flush with the connection portion). In various embodiments, the end of the tubing portion disposed opposite to the securing portion 134 may comprise a sprayer head (not depicted). In an example embodiment, the sprayer head may comprise a pattern to dispense water as necessary (e.g., square, circle, oval, etc.).

[0033] With further reference to FIG. 1B, in various embodiments, the securing portion 134 may comprise at least a portion of a quick-change connection, wherein the securing portion is configured to be easily attached and / or detached from the connection portion of the body portion 110. In various embodiments, the securing portion 134 may comprise a clasping mechanism configured to secure to a corresponding clasping mechanism of the connection portion of the body portion of the tub faucet assembly. In other embodiments, the securing portion may comprise a magnet, a clamp, a clasp, threads, a snap, a lip, and / or the like to securely connect to a corresponding connection element of the connection portion to prevent the tubing portion 130 from becoming disconnected from the body portion 110 due solely to water pressure alone.

[0034] FIG. 1C illustrates a side perspective view of a tub faucet cover assembly 100 in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure. In various embodiments, the tub faucet cover assembly comprises a body portion 110 and a tubing portion 130, wherein the connection between the body portion 110 and the tubing portion 130 may comprise a quick-change connection, respectively. The quick-change connection between the body portion 110 and the tubing portion 130 is configured to allow a user to easily secure the tubing portion 130 to at least a portion of the body portion 110. In various embodiments, the tubing portion 130 may be configured for selective attachment and selective detachment relative to the second opening of the body portion. In various embodiments, the quick-change connection between the connection portion of the body portion and the securing portion of the tubing portion may be configured to be a slide to fit connection, wherein the friction between the material of the body portion with the securing portion of the tubing portion is configured to prevent the tubing portion from coming dislodged from water pressure produced from a faucet. In other embodiments, the quick-change connection may comprise a magnet connection, a snap-fit connection, a clamping mechanism, screw on connection, and / or the like. In various embodiments, the quick-change connection between the second opening of the body and the tubing portion may be configured to allow a user to connect / disconnect the tubing portion using one hand.

[0035] With further reference to FIG. 1C, in various embodiments, the securing portion 134 of the tubing portion 130 is configured to secure at least partially to the second opening of the body portion. The securing portion 134 may be configured to secure at least partially within the cavity of the body portion, wherein at least a portion of the securing portion 134 is within the body portion 110 of the tub faucet cover assembly and may contact the spout of the faucet. In other embodiments, the connection portion of the body portion may be disposed externally from the body cavity, wherein the securing portion of the tubing portion 134 may secure at least partially to the connection portion externally. In various embodiments, the flexible portion 132 of the tubing portion is in an extended configuration, such that a user may be able to direct water away from the spout of the faucet in a plurality of directions. While in an extended configuration, the tubing portion 130 is configured to assist in directing water precisely away from the spout of the faucet to one or more locations within the tub, shower, sink, etc. In various embodiments, the tubing portion 130 directs the water flow from the second opening 126 to the rest of the bath, shower, sink, etc. In an example embodiment, the upper portion 112 may be configured to allow the lift rod to stay in the vertical position (i.e., allowing the water to exit the shower head). In an example embodiment, the upper portion 112 may comprise one or more additional openings (not depicted), wherein the lift rod is configured move freely from a disengaged position to an engaged position. In another example embodiment, the upper portion 112 may comprise addition material (not depict) configured to apply a force less than the force required to move the lift rod from the engaged position.

[0036] FIG. 2 illustrates a side cross-sectional view of the tub faucet assembly in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure. In various embodiments, the body portion 110 may be configured to define a cavity 112A, wherein the cavity 112A is configured to be at least partially hallow. The cavity 112A is defined by the upper portion 112, the back portion 114, the lower portion 116, and / or the front portion 118. In some embodiments, the front portion 118 may comprise a thicker portion of material, wherein the front portion 118 occupies a portion of the cavity. In various embodiments, the cavity 112A may fill up at least partially with water before flowing water through the second opening 124.

[0037] With further reference to FIG. 2, in various embodiments, the back portion 114 is configured to define a first opening 122, wherein the first opening 122 is configured to receive at least a portion of a faucet. In various embodiments, the back portion 114 is configured to stretched and / or shrink in accordance with the faucet. The back portion 114 is configured to stretch during installation of the tub faucet cover assembly 100, wherein the stretching is configured to make the first opening 122 larger and easier to receive the faucet. The back portion 114 is further configured to shrink causing the first opening 122 to create the watertight seal with the faucet preventing water from flowing out of the first opening 122.

[0038] With even further reference to FIG. 2, in various embodiments, the tubing portion 130 is configured to be inserted into the second opening 124 defined by the lower portion 116. In some embodiments, the tubing portion 130 further comprises a stopping portion 136 disposed around the circumference of the tubing portion 130. The stopping portion 136 may be configured to prevent the tubing portion 130 from being inserted too far within the cavity 112A of the tub faucet cover assembly 100. The stopping portion 136 is configured to engage with the lower portion 116 of the body portion 110, wherein the lower portion 116 assist with preventing further insertion of the tubing portion 130. In various embodiments, the center of the tubing portion 130 is configured to align with the center of the second opening 124.

[0039] FIG. 3 illustrates a side cross-sectional view of a tube faucet cover assembly in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure. In various embodiments, the body portion 110 is configured to fit over at least a portion of the faucet 140. The at least a portion of the faucet 140 is configured to be received by the second opening 122 of the body portion. In some embodiments, the second opening may be stretched and / or shrunk to fit the size and / or shape of the faucet 140. In various embodiments, the second opening 122 may create a watertight seal with the faucet 140 by itself and / or with the assistance of the tightening portion. In various embodiments, the body portion 110 may be configured to cover the entire faucet 140, wherein the body portion 110 is configured to touch the surface (e.g., wall, counter, etc.) where the faucet extends from. In various embodiments, the front portion 118 may be configured to contact the front portion of the faucet. The front portion 118 comprises a predetermined thickness of material configured to act as a buffer / pillow.

[0040] With further reference to FIG. 3, in various embodiments, the tubing portion 130 is configured to be inserted into the second opening 124 of the lower portion of the body portion. In some embodiments, the tubing 130 is configured to secure with the connection portion of the body portion 110. In some embodiments, the uppermost surface of the tubing portion 130 may be configured to engage with, secure to, and / or connect with the spout 142 of the faucet. The tubing portion 130 is configured to receive the water flow 144 directly from the spout 142 such that the water freely flows from the spout 142 to the flexible portion 132 of the tubing portion, such that a user may direct the water freely. In some embodiments, the uppermost surface of the tubing portion is configured not to engage with the spout 142 of the faucet 140. In various embodiments, the water flow 144 is configured to flow from the spout 142 and spill into the tubing portion and / or at least a portion of the cavity 112A defined by the body portion. In various embodiments, the cavity 112A may be configured to fill with water before flowing into the opening of the tubing portion inserted into the first opening 124.

[0041] With even further reference to FIG. 3, in various embodiments, the first opening 122 is configured to receive at least a portion of the faucet 140 in accordance with embodiments described above. In various embodiments, the center of the spout 142 may be configured to align with the center of the second opening 124 of the body portion, such that the water flow 144 may freely flow from the spout 142 out of the body portion. In some embodiments, the center of the tubing portion 130 may be further configured to align with the center of the faucet spout 142 and / or the second opening 124. In various embodiments, the second opening 124 and / or the tubing portion 130 may comprise a plurality of circumferences. The circumference of the second opening 124 and / or the tubing portion may be equal to the circumference of the spout 142. In other embodiments, the circumference of the second opening 124 and / or the tubing portion 130 may be configured to be larger than the circumference of the spout 142. In various embodiments, the spout 142 may comprise one or more additional shape (e.g., rectangular, square, oval, and / or the like) and / or may comprise different sizes. The second opening 124 and / or the tubing portion 130 may be configured to match the shape and / or size of the faucet 142.

[0042] Many modifications and other embodiments of the present disclosure set forth here will come to mind to one skilled in the art to which these embodiments pertain having the benefit of the teaching presented in the foregoing descriptions and the associated drawings. Therefore, it is to be understood that the disclosure is not to be limited to the specific embodiments disclosed and that modifications and other embodiments are intended to be included within the scope of the appended claim. Moreover, although the foregoing descriptions and the associated drawings describe example embodiments in the context of certain example combinations of elements and / or functions, it should be appreciated that different combinations of elements and / or functions can be provided by alternative embodiments without departing from the scope of the appended claims. In this regard, for example, different combinations of elements and / or functions than those explicitly described above are also contemplated as can be set forth in some of the appended claims. Although specific terms are employed herein, they are used in a generic and descriptive sense only and not for purposes of limitation.

Claims

1. An assembly comprising:a body portion configured to define at least:an upper portion;a back portion configured to define at least a first opening, wherein the first opening is configured to receive at least a portion of a faucet;a lower portion; anda front portion; anda tubing portion configured to be received by the body portion, wherein the tubing portion is configured to redirect water away from the body portion.

2. The assembly of claim 1, wherein the back portion further comprises a tightening portion configured to create a watertight seal between the body portion and the faucet.

3. The assembly of claim 2, wherein the tightening portion is separate from the back portion of the body portion.

4. The assembly of claim 2, wherein the tightening portion is integrated into the back portion of the body portion.

5. The assembly of claim 1, wherein the body portion is further configured to define at least a second opening.

6. The assembly of claim 5, wherein the second opening is configured to receive and be secured with at least a portion of a tubing portion.

7. The assembly of claim 6, wherein the second opening is configured to allow water to flow from the faucet and away from the body portion via the second opening.

8. The assembly of claim 7, wherein the second opening further comprises a securing portion, wherein the securing portion is configured prevent the tubing portion from becoming disconnected from the second opening solely due to water pressure.

9. The assembly of claim 8, wherein the tubing portion further comprises a connection portion, wherein the connection portion is configured securely attach the tubing portion to the securing portion of the second opening.

10. The assembly of claim 9, wherein the connection between the connection portion of the tubing portion and the securing portion of the second opening are configured to create a watertight seal.

11. The assembly of claim 10, wherein the connection between the connection portion of the tubing portion and the securing portion of the seconding opening is configured to be quick change connection, wherein the tubing portion is configured for selective attachment and selective detachment relative to the second opening of the body portion.

12. The assembly of claim 1, wherein the tubing portion is further configured to be flexible, wherein the tubing portion can be retracted and extended.

13. The assembly of claim 12, wherein the tubing portion is configured to extend outwardly in any direction away from the body portion of the assembly.

14. The assembly of claim 13, wherein the tubing portion is configured to direct water with precision away from the second opening of the body portion.

15. The assembly of claim 1, wherein the body portion of the assembly comprises an elastomer material configured to stretch to fit around the faucet.

16. The assembly of claim 15, wherein the elastomer is configured to withstand the temperature of the faucet when dispensing hot water and the temperature of the water.

17. The assembly of claim 1, wherein the body portion and / or the tubing portion further comprises an anti-bacterial coating configured to prevent the growth of mold.

18. The assembly of claim 1, wherein the body portion is at least partially hollow.

19. The assembly of claim 18, wherein the front portion is configured to comprise a predetermined amount of material.

20. The assembly of claim 19, wherein the predetermined amount of material is configured to act like a cushion to assist with preventing injury with the faucet.

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