SHOWER AND BATH CABINET

Abstract

A cabinet for storing hygiene products in a shower/bath enclosure is provided. The cabinet comprising a rectangular exterior formed by a top face, a bottom face, a rear face, a first side face and a second side face surrounding an interior cavity. The top face and the bottom face are sloped. The bottom face has drain holes at a rear of the bottom face. Shelving tracks horizontally aligned, with the shelves optionally coupled to the shelving tracks and having drain holes. A first door attached to the first side face via hinges and having a recessed handle at a base of the first door. A second door attached to the second side face via hinges and having a recessed handle at a base of the second door. The first and second door pressure fitted and flush with the exterior and coupling members optionally coupled to slots on the rear face.

Claims

1. A cabinet for storing one or more personal hygiene products in a shower or bath enclosure comprising: a rectangular exterior formed by a top face, a bottom face, a rear face, a first side face and a second side face surrounding an interior cavity, said exterior having rounded corners where said top face meets said first side face and said second side face and said bottom face meets said first side face and said second side face, said top face and said bottom face being sloped from a front of said exterior to said rear face to promote residual water to pool towards said rear face and said bottom face having a plurality of drain holes at a rear of said bottom face to release said pooled residual water; one or more pair of shelving tracks affixed to said first side face and said second side face, each of said pair of shelving tracks being horizontally aligned; one or more interior shelves optionally coupled to said one or more pair of shelving tracks for providing a surface to store said one or more personal hygiene products, each of said interior shelves having said plurality of drain holes; a first door hingely attached to said first side face within said interior cavity via one or more hinges to cover half of said front of said exterior and having a recessed handle at a base of said first door for gripping said first door to open and close said first door; a second door hingely attached to said second side face within said interior cavity via said one or more hinges to cover half of said front of said exterior and having a recessed handle at a base of said second door for gripping said second door to open and close said second door, said first door and said second door pressure fitted to lock together when flush with said exterior; and one or more coupling members optionally coupled to one or more slots on said rear face for affixing said cabinet to a surface of said shower or bath enclosure.

2. The cabinet of claim 1, wherein said one or more coupling members is a suction cup.

3. The cabinet of claim 1, wherein a mirror is affixed to an exterior of said first door.

4. The cabinet of claim 3, wherein said mirror is an anti-fog mirror.

5. The cabinet of claim 1, wherein a mirror is affixed to an exterior of said second door.

6. The cabinet of claim 5, wherein said mirror is an anti-fog mirror.

7. The cabinet of claim 1, wherein a mirror is affixed to an interior of said first door.

8. The cabinet of claim 7, wherein said mirror is an anti-fog mirror.

9. The cabinet of claim 1, wherein a mirror is affixed to an interior of said second door.

10. The cabinet of claim 9, wherein said mirror is an anti-fog mirror.

11. The cabinet of claim 1, wherein one or more razor holders is affixed to said interior of said first door.

12. The cabinet of claim 1, wherein one or more razor holders is affixed to said interior of said second door.

13. The cabinet of claim 1, wherein one or more hooks is affixed to the interior of said first door.

14. The cabinet of claim 1, wherein one or more hooks is affixed to the interior of said second door.

15. The cabinet of claim 1, wherein one or more soap holders is affixed to the interior of said first door.

16. The cabinet of claim 1, wherein one or more soap holders is affixed to the interior of said second door.

17. The cabinet of claim 1, wherein a surface of said shelves contain a non-slip rubber for providing traction for said personal hygiene products.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS

[0041] To easily identify the discussion of any particular element or act, the most significant digit or digits in a reference number refer to the figure number in which that element is first introduced.

[0042] In the figures, embodiments are illustrated by way of example. It is to be expressly understood that the description and figures are only for the purpose of illustration and as an aid to understanding.

[0043] Embodiments will now be described, by way of example only, with reference to the attached figures, wherein the figures:

[0044] FIG. 1A illustrates a perspective bottom view 100a of a shower and bath cabinet 102, in accordance with one embodiment.

[0045] FIG. 1B illustrates a perspective top view 100b of a shower and bath cabinet 102, in accordance with one embodiment.

[0046] FIG. 2A illustrates an interior view 200a of a shower and bath cabinet 102, in accordance with one embodiment.

[0047] FIG. 2B illustrates an interior view 200b of a shower and bath cabinet 102, in accordance with one embodiment.

[0048] FIG. 3A illustrates a top view 300a of a shower and bath cabinet 102, in accordance with one embodiment.

[0049] FIG. 3B illustrates a sectional view 300b of a shower and bath cabinet 102, in accordance with one embodiment.

[0050] FIG. 4A illustrates a perspective view 400a of a shower and bath cabinet 102, in accordance with one embodiment.

[0051] FIG. 4B illustrates a rear view 400b of a shower and bath cabinet 102, in accordance with one embodiment.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0052] The details of one or more embodiments of the subject matter of this specification are set forth in the accompanying drawings and the description below. Other features, aspects, and advantages of the subject matter will become apparent from the description, the drawings, and the claims.

[0053] Like reference numbers and designations in the various drawings indicate like elements.

[0054] The present invention provides a shower and bath cabinet that may be used with many different embodiments. As such, the general purpose of the present invention, which will be described subsequently in greater detail, is to provide a new and improved cabinet for storing one or more personal hygiene products in a shower or bath enclosure, which provides the advantages and overcomes the aforementioned disadvantages.

[0055] FIG. 1A illustrates a perspective bottom view 100a of a shower and bath cabinet 102, according to some embodiments. The shower and bath cabinet 102 is an enclosure employed for storing one or more personal hygiene products and comprises a rectangular exterior formed by a top face 104, a bottom face 106, a rear face (not currently shown), a first side face 108 and a second side face (not currently shown) with two outwardly opening doors, the first door 110 and the second door 112, attached to the first side face 108 and the second door 112 respectively, surrounding an interior cavity (not currently shown).

[0056] The first door 110 and the second door 112 are beveled at the base and are flush with the exterior of the cabinet when the first door 110 and the second door 112, which forms recessed handles 114 at a base of the first door 110 and at a base of the second door 112. Each recessed handle 114 may be gripped for opening and closing the respective door. In some embodiments, the first door 110 and the second door 112 are made out of a plastic, bamboo, steel, acrylic, fiberglass in order to be lightweight and waterproof. When the first door 110 and the second door 112 are closed, water is significantly limited from entering the shower and bath cabinet 102. The bottom face 106 is shown with a plurality of drain holes 116 at a rear of the bottom face 106 to release any pooled residual water within the interior cavity of the shower and bath cabinet 102.

[0057] Furthermore, the exterior of the shower and bath cabinet 102 contains rounded corners 118 where the top face 104 meets the first side face 108 (not currently shown) and the second side face (not currently shown) and the bottom face 106 meets the first side face 108 and the second side face (not currently shown). The rounded corners 118 prevent injury for the user during accidental contact with the shower and bath cabinet 102.

[0058] FIG. 1B illustrates a perspective top view 100b of a shower and bath cabinet 102, according to some embodiments. In the embodiment shown, the exterior of the shower and bath cabinet 102 contains a visible rounded corner 118 where the top face 104 meets the first side face 108.

[0059] FIG. 2A illustrates an interior view 200a of a shower and bath cabinet 102, according to some embodiments. The shower and bath cabinet 102 further comprises one or more pair of shelving tracks 202 affixed to the first side face 108 and the second side face 204, where each of the pairs of shelving tracks 202 are horizontally aligned and one or more interior shelves 206 are optionally coupled to the one or more pair of shelving tracks 202 for providing a surface to store the one or more personal hygiene products. Each of the shelves 206 are shown containing a plurality of drain holes 208 for allowing residual water to pass through to the level below until it reaches the bottom face 106 and is expelled out of the drain holes 116 of the bottom face 106.

[0060] In the embodiment shown, the first door 110 and the second door 112 are in an open position revealing the interior of the shower and bath cabinet 102. Three shelving tracks 202 affixed to the first side face 108 are shown with a shelf 206 attached to the middle shelving track 202. A pair of razor holders 210, a pair of hooks 212 and a soap holder 214 are shown affixed to the interior of the first door 110.

[0061] The shower and bath cabinet 102 further comprises a first door 110 hingely attached to the first side face 108 within the interior cavity via one or more hinges 216 to cover half of the front of the exterior and a second door 112 hingely attached to the second side face 204 within the interior cavity via one or more hinges to cover half of the front of the exterior. In some embodiments, the surface of the shelves 206 contain a non-slip rubber, providing traction to keep the personal hygiene products in place.

[0062] FIG. 2B illustrates an interior view 200b of a shower and bath cabinet 102, according to some embodiments. In the embodiment shown, a mirror 218 is shown affixed to the interior of the second door 112. In some embodiments, the mirror 218 is an anti-fog mirror.

[0063] In some embodiments one or more of the razor holders 210, the hook 212, the soap holder 214 and the mirror 218 may be affixed to the interior of the first door 110. In some embodiments one or more of the razor holders 210, the hook 212, the soap holder 214 and the mirror 218 may be affixed to the interior of the second door 112. In some embodiments, one or more mirrors 218 may be affixed to the exterior of the first door 110. In some embodiments, one or more mirrors 218 may be affixed to the exterior of the second door 112.

[0064] FIG. 3A illustrates a top view 300a of a shower and bath cabinet 102, according to some embodiments. In the embodiment shown, the first door 110 and the second door 112 are pressure fitted to lock together when their respective ends meet when the shower and bath cabinet 102 is closed. The first door 110 and the second door 112 are flush with the exterior of the cabinet when they are in the pressure fitted lock.

[0065] FIG. 3B illustrates a sectional view 300b of a shower and bath cabinet 102, according to some embodiments. In the embodiment shown, the top face 104 and the bottom face 106 are sloped from a front of the exterior, the first door 110 and the second door 112, to the rear face 302 in order to promote residual water to pool towards the rear face 302. Furthermore, a shelf 206 is shown inserted into a shelving track 202 with a plurality of drain holes 116 to release any pooled residual water present on the surface of the shelf 206 as well as any pooled residual water falling onto the shelf 206 from above. In some embodiments, the shelving tracks 202 and the shelves 206 are sloped in the same manner as the top face 104 and the bottom face 106.

[0066] The bottom face 106 is shown with a plurality of drain holes 116 at a rear of the bottom face 106 to release any pooled residual water within the interior cavity of the shower and bath cabinet 102. The combination of the drain holes 116 in the shelves 206 and the bottom face 106 along with the sloped surfaces allows for proper drainage of residual water within the within the interior cavity of the shower and bath cabinet 102 and prevents mold and mildew growth.

[0067] FIG. 4A illustrates a perspective view 400a of a shower and bath cabinet 102, according to some embodiments. In the embodiment shown, the shower and bath cabinet 102 is shown affixed to a bathroom surface 402 via four suction cups 404 coupled to four slots 406 near each of the corners of the rear face 302. The one or more coupling members, shown in this embodiment as the suction cups 404, may be optionally or permanently coupled to the one or more slots 406. The one or more coupling members can be any fastener in the art for temporarily or permanently affixing a cabinet to one or more bathroom surfaces 402. Some alternative coupling members include, but are not limited to, permanent fixtures, or combinations of adhesive strips of hydrogel and suction cups 404 or hooks.

[0068] The shower and bath cabinet 102 is optionally coupled to one or more bathroom surfaces 402 to be able to adjustable to be at a height desirable to the user and for remodeling and layouts changes. The shower and bath cabinet 102 also makes cleaning easier since the user no longer needs remove any personal hygiene products from the bath or shower, as they can all be contained within the shower and bath cabinet 102.

[0069] FIG. 4B illustrates a rear view 400b of a shower and bath cabinet 102, according to some embodiments. Similar to FIG. 4A, this embodiment displays the shower and bath cabinet 102 having four suction cups 404 coupled to four slots 406 near each of the corners of the rear face 302.

[0070] The foregoing descriptions of specific embodiments of the present invention have been presented for purposes of illustration and description. They are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention and method of use to the precise forms disclosed. Obviously, many modifications and variations are possible in light of the above teaching. As can be understood, the examples described above are intended to be exemplary only.

[0071] The embodiments described were chosen and described in order to best explain the principles of the invention and its practical application, and to thereby enable others skilled in the art to best utilize the invention and various embodiments with various modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated. It is understood that various omissions or substitutions of equivalents are contemplated as circumstance may suggest or render expedient but is intended to cover the application or implementation without departing from the spirit or scope of the claims of the present invention.

[0072] The term connected, attached, affixed or coupled to may include both direct coupling (in which two elements that are coupled to each other contact each other) and indirect coupling (in which at least one additional element is located between the two elements).

[0073] As one of ordinary skill in the art will readily appreciate from the disclosure, processes, machines, manufacture, compositions of matter, means, methods, or steps, presently existing or later to be developed, that perform substantially the same function or achieve substantially the same result as the corresponding embodiments described herein may be utilized. Accordingly, the appended claims are intended to include within their scope such processes, machines, manufacture, compositions of matter, means, methods, or steps.