Dry Floor Bath Tub Attachment

Abstract

This device when adapted to an ordinary bath tub, converts the tub into a system that prevents spilled water resulting from the process of taking a bath, from spilling onto the bathroom floor. This device captures the water that ordinarily would have fallen on the floor and redirects it to a reservoir tank, for holding. This tank or water holding device, stores the water until it is quickly and easily disposed by dumping it back into the tub's drainage system.

There is no other system that has the ability to keep the bathroom floor completely dry when either taking a shower or a bath. With a series of shield, water trough and hoses, the water that ordinarily would have become a safety hazard on the floor, is quickly channeled off to a drain line, there to a reservoir tank from which the water would be disposed.

The device is attractive, non-intrusive and light weight. It is also detachable after installation and is completely portable and transferrable.

Claims

1. The device prevents spilling water resulting from the process of bathing from falling on the bathroom floor. This is done by redirecting the water to an aperture on the device, where it is then drained into a reservoir tank. The device is detachable therefore it can be removed once installed. It also can be transferred from one tub to another. Because of the detachability feature, the device can be adjusted on the rub by moving it up or down. The device is designed to prevent injuries resulting from slips and falls on wet floors in the bathroom. The device accomplishes this by keeping the water off the floor. The device makes use of the shower curtains to direct the water into the aperture of the device, by inserting the bottom end of the curtains into the aperture. The water enters the device and is channeled. to an opening on the base or trough of the device; where it is drained to a reservoir tank, by way of a drain hose. When the reservoir tank is full, it is detached from the device and, emptied. The reservoir tank could be emptied by one of three ways; first, by removing the end cap and allowing the water to escape; two, by detaching the reservoir tank from the drain hose at the tank/hose connection or thirdly by detaching the tank where the hose connects to the underside of the device.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0013] The device captures splashing and spilling water resulting from the bathing process and channels it into a holding reservoir. The water in the reservoir is quickly and easily disposed by detaching the reservoir holding unit or tank from the device and dumping the captured water back into the tub.

[0014] Shower curtain' bottom end is inserted into the aperture of the device for the purpose of channeling splashing and spilling water into the aperture of the device.

[0015] The device is approximately five feet long with an aperture at the top 3 inches wide. The device is 4 inches deep with a inch slanted tilt at the tip of the side that attaches to the tub. This slant ensures a tight fit against the wall of the tub. The device is an inverted pyramid shape cradle, fully enclosed and sealed. The back side of the device, the side that attaches to the tub, is 4 inches in height with the inch tilt. The front side is 5 inches high. Both ends of the device are walled in with an inverted pyramid shape sidings. The width of the device at the top is 3 inches but decreases to 2 inches at the base or trough. This narrowing from top to bottom creates this inverted pyramid appearance when viewed from the side.

[0016] On the base or trough of the device, approximately 6 inches from the front of the tub; a drain hole inch in diameter is drilled. A stem is inserted in the drain hole so that a drain hose maybe attached. This hose connects the device to a reservoir tank, for the purpose of draining water from the device into a reservoir tank or some other container for disposal.

[0017] The device adheres to the surface of the tub by way of suction cups. These cups are spaced evenly the length of the five foot device. Once the device is in place on the tub's side, it could be adjusted either up or down to accommodate the requirements of the installation. The device could also be moved to another bath tub.

[0018] The length of the drain hose will vary, but the standard length will be 12 inches. The hose is made of flexible materials which will allow it to bend or fold to meet the need of the installation.

[0019] The drain hose is detachable from the device at two locations. The drain hose is detachable at the stem, underneath the device and is also detachable where the hose connects to the reservoir tank.

[0020] The reservoir tank has a cap on one end that can be removed to allow the reservoir to be drained. The reservoir tank is approximately two feet in length, with a two inch diameter. The reservoir container does not have to be a tank, it could also be a tube, cylinder, pipe or some other water holding device.

[0021] Shower curtains plays an important role in the operation of this device. The curtains are there to block and redirect water that otherwise would land on the floor. Therefore the curtains along with the device form a system that prevents water from falling on the floor.

SUMMARY OF INVENTION

[0022] Briefly described, the present invention includes in its most preferred embodiment, a modification to an average bath tub that would redirect water that would have fallen onto the bathroom floor (during the bathing or showering process) back into the tub's drainage system. This modification prevents any water from escaping the environment of the bath tub, thereby greatly enhancing personal safety.

[0023] The device extends the length of the tub and is adhered to the tub by suction cups. The device is designed to capture all extemporaneous spilled water that ordinarily would have escaped the environ of the tub & shower enclosure and redirect it to a holding container. The holding container, which could be a jar, pipe, cylinder or some other device; once filled, will allow for the quick and easy disposition of it content.

[0024] The unique features of this device includes its' ability to be detached after installment, and transferred to another location. Its' ability to be adjusted in a higher or lower position on the side of the tub, enabling the installer to maximize the effectiveness of the system through the proper depth placement of the curtains bottom inside the aperture of the device.

[0025] The device is light weight, durable and easily installed.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS

[0026] FIG. 1 [0027] Number 1: Shows the 3 inch aperture or opening of the device. This opening is where the bottom end of the shower curtains will extend into. [0028] Number 2: Shows the flexible drain hose. One end will attach to a stem on the bottom side of the device. The other end will attach to the water reservoir or tank. [0029] Number 3: Shows the connector ring that joins the drain hose to the water tank. [0030] Number 4: Show the grooves at one end of the tank, to be used to connect the drain hose to the tank, by way of the connector ring. [0031] Number 5: This is the reservoir container. The reservoir container could be a tank, a jar, cylinder, pipe or some other water holding container. [0032] Number 6: Shows the screw on cap. This cap when removed, will allow the water inside the container, to drain out. [0033] Number 7: Shows how the suction cups are arranged on the device. [0034] Number 8: Show the body of the device which include the frame and suction cups.

[0035] FIG. 2 [0036] Number 1: Shows the device complete with all accessories. [0037] Number 2: Shows the tank fully assembled and connected [0038] Number 3: Shows the drain hose, fully connected

[0039] FIG. 3 [0040] Number 1: Shows a close up of the tank's screw on cap [0041] Number 2: Shows a close p of the grooves [0042] Number 3: Shows the 2 inch diameter body of the tank

[0043] FIG. 4 [0044] Number 1: Top down view of the device. Shows the water reservoir holding container, partially hidden. [0045] Number 2: Shows the drain hose from a top down view, partially hidden. [0046] Number 3: Shows the inch drain hole, drilled in the trough or base of the device [0047] Number 4: Shows inch tilt on the side of the device that attaches to the tub [0048] Number 5: Shows the 2 inch wide trough or base on the device

[0049] FIG. 5 [0050] Number 1: Shows the 3 inch aperture of the device and how it is attached to the tub. [0051] Number 2: Shows the drain hose connected to the device, frontal view [0052] Number 3: Shows the flexibility in the drain hose [0053] Number 4: Shows a frontal how the connector ring connects the drain hose to the tank. [0054] Number 5: Frontal view of the tank, installed [0055] Number 6: Frontal view of the screw on tank cap [0056] Number 7: Frontal view of the device installed

[0057] FIG. 6 [0058] Number 1: Bath tub and shower drapes [0059] Number 2: Shower curtains. The view shows the bottom end of the curtains inserted into the aperture of the device [0060] Number 3: Shows the flexible drain hose installed [0061] Number 4: Shows the connector ring installed [0062] Number 5: Shows the water reservoir container installed [0063] Number 6: Shows the screw on end cap to the water reservoir container [0064] Number 7: Shows the device, the frame, installed with curtains inside