Soft and squeezable water play toy
11684863 · 2023-06-27
Inventors
Cpc classification
International classification
Abstract
A soft and squeezable bath toy set for young children for use in bathtubs and/or pools is disclosed. The bath toy set includes containers, each container having a body, an inlet and an outlet. Each container includes a mounting member for connecting the container to a wall. The bath toy set includes a T-shaped pipe, angled connecting pipes and a tube assembly. The tube assembly includes a tube holder holding tubes. The tube holder includes a tube mounting member for connecting the tube holder to the wall. The containers position in different configurations and the tube assembly positions underneath the containers. The T-shaped pipe or the angled connecting pipes interchangeably connect the outlet of the containers above, and the inlet of the containers or the tubes below. The containers at the top receive water through the inlet and water flows down via the outlet into the container or the tubes positioned underneath via the T-shaped pipe and/or the angled connecting pipes.
Claims
1. A bath toy set, comprising: a plurality of soft and squeezable containers, each container comprising a body, an inlet and an outlet, wherein said inlet extends from at or near a top of said body, wherein said outlet extends outward at or near a bottom of said body, and a plurality of connecting pipes; wherein at least one of said plurality of connecting pipes connects to said outlet of a container of said plurality of containers, and said inlet of a second container of said plurality of containers, and wherein said one or more containers of said plurality of containers receives water through said inlet and allows the water to flow via said outlet and into said second container via said one or more connecting pipes.
2. The bath toy set of claim 1, wherein each container further comprises a mounting member for connecting said container to a wall; and wherein said mounting member comprises one of a rubber pad, an adhesive pad, a suction cup, a clamp, and any combination thereof.
3. The bath toy set of claim 1, further comprises a non-return valve in at least one of said plurality of connecting pipes, wherein said non-return valve allows the water to move in the opposite direction of gravity when squeezing said container of said one or more containers.
4. The bath toy set of claim 1, further comprises a T-shaped pipe, wherein said T-shaped pipe connects to said outlet of a container of said plurality of containers, and said inlet of a container of said plurality of containers, and wherein said one or more containers of said plurality of containers receive water through said inlet and allow the water to flow down via said outlet and into said container or said plurality of tubes positioned lower, via said T-shaped pipe.
5. The bath toy set of claim 1, further comprises a tube assembly consisting of a tube holder holding a plurality of tubes, wherein said tube holder includes a tube mounting member for connecting said tube holder to said wall, wherein said tube assembly positions lower than one or more containers of said plurality of containers, and wherein said one or more containers of said plurality of containers placed at the top receive water through said inlet and allow the water to flow down via said outlet and into said container or said plurality of tubes positioned underneath via said T-shaped pipe or said one or more connecting pipes of said plurality of connecting pipes.
6. The bath toy set of claim 1, further comprises a card showing a possible configuration with the containers and the pipes.
7. The bath toy set of claim 1, further comprises an auxiliary container, wherein said auxiliary container comprises an auxiliary inlet, and wherein said auxiliary inlet connects to one of said T-shaped pipes or a connecting pipe of said plurality of connecting pipes to receive water into said auxiliary container.
8. The bath toy set of claim 1, wherein said auxiliary container comprises an auxiliary mounting member for connecting said auxiliary container to said wall, and wherein said auxiliary mounting member comprises one of a rubber pad, an adhesive pad, a suction cup, a clamp, and any combination thereof, and wherein said auxiliary member can be rotated to alternatively hold water or pour water while connected to said wall.
9. The bath toy set of claim 1, further comprises a mesh container, wherein said mesh container stores said plurality of containers, said T-shaped pipe, said plurality of connecting pipes, and said tube assembly when not in use.
10. The bath toy set of claim 1, wherein said mesh container comprises a mesh mounting member for connecting said mesh container to said wall, and wherein said mesh mounting member comprises one of a rubber pad, an adhesive pad, a suction cup, a clamp, and any combination thereof.
11. A bath toy set, comprising: a plurality of soft and squeezable containers, each container comprising a body, an inlet and an outlet, wherein said inlet extends from at or near a top of said body, wherein said outlet extends outward near a bottom of said body, and wherein each container further comprises a mounting member for connecting said container to a wall; a T-shaped pipe; a connecting pipe; and a tube assembly comprising a tube holder holding a plurality of tubes, wherein said tube holder comprises a tube mounting member for connecting said tube holder to said wall, wherein said plurality of containers position in parallel or over one another at an angle, wherein said tube assembly positions underneath one or more containers of said plurality of containers, wherein one of said T-shaped pipe and said one connecting pipe interchangeably connects said outlet of a container of said plurality of containers positioned at the top, and said inlet of a container of said plurality of containers or a tube of said plurality of tubes, and wherein said one or more containers of said plurality of containers placed at the top receive water through said inlet and allow the water to flow down via said outlet and into said container or said plurality of tubes positioned underneath via said T-shaped pipe or said one or more connecting pipes of said plurality of connecting pipes.
12. A method of providing a bath toy set, the method comprising the steps of: providing a plurality of soft and squeezable containers, each container comprising a body, an inlet and an outlet, said inlet extending from a top of said body, said outlet extending sideways at a bottom of said body; providing a mounting member for each of said plurality of containers for connecting said containers to a wall; providing a plurality of connecting pipes; connecting one or more connecting pipes of said plurality of connecting pipes to said outlet of a container of said plurality of containers, and said inlet of a container of said plurality of containers; and placing said one or more containers of said plurality of containers so as to receive water through said inlet and allowing the water to flow down via said outlet and into said container positioned underneath via said one or more connecting pipes of said plurality of connecting pipes.
13. The method of providing a bath toy set of claim 12, wherein each container further comprises a mounting member for connecting said container to a wall; and wherein said mounting member comprises one of a rubber pad, an adhesive pad, a suction cup, a clamp, and any combination thereof.
14. The method of providing a bath toy set of claim 12, further comprises a non-return valve in at least one of said plurality of connecting pipes, wherein said non-return valve allows the water to move in the opposite direction of gravity when squeezing said container of said one or more containers.
15. The method of providing a bath toy set of claim 12, further comprises a card showing a possible configuration with the containers and the pipes.
16. The method of providing a bath toy set of claim 12, further comprises a mesh container, wherein said mesh container stores said plurality of containers, said T-shaped pipe, said plurality of connecting pipes, and said tube assembly when not in use and wherein said mesh container comprises a mesh mounting member for connecting said mesh container to said wall, and wherein said mesh mounting member comprises one of a rubber pad, an adhesive pad, a suction cup, a clamp, and any combination thereof.
17. The method of providing a bath toy set of claim 12, further comprises a T-shaped pipe, wherein said T-shaped pipe can connect a combination of outlets of a container of said plurality of containers, inlets of a container of said plurality of containers.
18. The method of providing a bath toy set of claim 12, further comprises a tube assembly consisting of a tube holder holding a plurality of tubes, wherein said tube holder includes a tube mounting member for connecting said tube holder to said wall, wherein said tube assembly positions lower than one or more containers of said plurality of containers, and wherein said one or more containers of said plurality of containers placed at the top receive water through said inlet and allow the water to flow down via said outlet and into said container or said plurality of tubes positioned underneath via said T-shaped pipe or said one or more connecting pipes of said plurality of connecting pipes.
19. The method of providing a bath toy set of claim 12, further comprises an auxiliary container, wherein said auxiliary container comprises an auxiliary inlet, and wherein said auxiliary inlet connects to one of said T-shaped pipes or a connecting pipe of said plurality of connecting pipes to receive water into said auxiliary container.
20. The method of providing a bath toy set of claim 12, wherein said auxiliary container comprises an auxiliary mounting member for connecting said auxiliary container to said wall, and wherein said auxiliary mounting member comprises one of a rubber pad, an adhesive pad, a suction cup, a clamp, and any combination thereof, and wherein said auxiliary member can be rotated to alternatively hold water or pour water while connected to said wall.
Description
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
(1) With the above and other related objects in view, the subject matter consists in the details of construction and combination of parts as will be more fully understood from the following description, when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in which:
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(13) The following detailed description set forth below in connection with the appended drawings is intended as a description of exemplary embodiments in which the presently disclosed subject matter may be practiced. The term “exemplary” used throughout this description means “serving as an example, instance, or illustration,” and should not necessarily be construed as preferred or advantageous over other embodiments. The detailed description includes specific details for providing a thorough understanding of the presently disclosed bath toy set. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the presently disclosed subject matter may be practiced without these specific details. In some instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in functional or conceptual diagram form in order to avoid obscuring the concepts of the presently disclosed bath toy set.
(14) In the present specification, an embodiment showing a singular component should not be considered limiting. Rather, the subject matter preferably encompasses other embodiments including a plurality of the same component, and vice-versa, unless explicitly stated otherwise herein. Moreover, the applicant does not intend for any term in the specification to be ascribed an uncommon or special meaning unless explicitly set forth as such. Further, the present subject matter encompasses present and future known equivalents to the known components referred to herein by way of illustration.
(15) Although the present subject matter provides a description of a bath toy set, it is to be further understood that numerous changes may arise in the details of the embodiments of the bath toy set. It is contemplated that all such changes and additional embodiments are within the spirit and true scope of this disclosure.
(16) The following detailed description is merely exemplary in nature and is not intended to limit the described embodiments or the application and uses of the described embodiments. As used herein, the word “exemplary” or “illustrative” means “serving as an example, instance, or illustration.” Any implementation described herein as “exemplary” or “illustrative” is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or advantageous over other implementations. All of the implementations described below are exemplary implementations provided to enable persons skilled in the art to make or use the embodiments of the disclosure and are not intended to limit the scope of the disclosure.
(17) The present subject matter discloses a bath toy set for young children for use in bathtubs and/or pools. The bath toy set includes containers in bulb-shape, each container having a body, an inlet and an outlet. Each container includes a mounting member for connecting the container to a wall. The bath toy set includes T-shaped pipes, angled connecting pipes and a tube assembly. The tube assembly includes a tube holder holding tubes. The tube holder includes a tube mounting member for connecting the tube holder to the wall. The containers position in parallel or over one another or at an angle, and the tube assembly may be positioned underneath the containers. One or more of the T-shaped pipe and one or more angled connecting pipes interchangeably connect the outlet of a container above and the inlet of the container or the tube below. The containers placed at the top receive water through the inlet and allow the water to flow down via the outlet and into the container or the tubes positioned underneath via the T-shaped pipe and the angled connecting pipes. Each container, pipe and tube can be made of soft flexible and squeezable material such as silicone or soft and flexible other material known in the art.
(18) Various features and embodiments of a bath toy set are explained in conjunction with the description of
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(21) Bath toy set 12 includes a second container 32.
(22) Further, bath toy set 12 includes a third container 44. Third container 44 is shown with a bulb-shape similar to second container 32. In one example, third container 44 is smaller than first container 20 and second container 32. However, it is possible to provide each of first container 20, second container 32 and third container 44 in the same or different size from one another. Third container 44 includes a third body 46 (similar to second body 34) having a third inlet 48 (similar to second inlet 36) and a third outlet 50 (similar to second outlet 38). Further, third container 44 includes a third extended section (not shown, similar to second extended section 40) connecting a third mounting member 51 (similar to second mounting member 42).
(23) Furthermore, bath toy set 12 includes a fourth container 52. Fourth container 52 is also referred to as an “auxiliary container”. In one example, fourth container 52 is smaller than first container 20, second container 32 and third container 44. However, it is possible to provide each of first container 20, second container 32, third container 44 and fourth container 52 in the same or different size from one another. Fourth container 52 includes a fourth body 54 (similar to second body 34) having a fourth inlet or auxiliary inlet 56 (similar to second inlet 36). As can be seen, fourth container 52 does not contain an outlet. Further, fourth container 52 includes a fourth extended section (not shown, similar to second extended section 40) connecting a fourth mounting member or auxiliary mounting member 58 (similar to second mounting member 42).
(24) Bath toy set 12 includes a T-shaped pipe 60. T-shaped pipe 60 allows connecting three pipes (including two outlets of containers) at a time. Further, bath toy set 12 includes a length extending pipe 61. Length extending pipe 61 indicates an intermediary pipe having a step-like opening 62 for inserting into other pipes or outlets of containers at one end and a wider opening 63 at the other end for receiving pipes or outlets of containers. Furthermore, bath toy set 12 includes a plurality of angled connecting pipes 64. Each angled connecting pipe 64 is curved and includes a step-like opening 65 for inserting into other pipes at one end and a wider opening 66 at the other end for receiving pipes or outlets of containers.
(25) Further, bath toy set 12 includes a jar or liquid dispenser 68 with a handle 69. Liquid dispenser 68 helps user 16 to collect water 18 and pour into one of first container 20, second container 32, third container 44 and fourth container 52.
(26) Bath toy set 12 includes a tube assembly 70.
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(33) When not in use, user 16 uninstalls each of first mounting member 30, second mounting member 42, third mounting member 51, fourth mounting member 58 and fifth mounting members 80 from wall 14 and places first container 20, second container 32, third container 44, fourth container 52 and tube assembly 70 in a mesh container 82, as shown in
(34) Based on the above, it is evident that the presently disclosed bath toy set presents multiple containers that can be positioned in various configurations over a wall with the help of mounting members. Further, the bath toy set provides various connecting pipes such as the T-shaped pipe, the length extending pipe and the angled connecting pipes to connect the containers in various configurations. The bath toy set allows the users or children to modify the arrangement to make bath time more fun. When not in need, the users can uninstall and store the multiple containers, the T-shaped pipe, the length extending pipe and the angled connecting pipes in the mesh container.
(35) A person skilled in the art appreciates that the bath toy set may come in a variety of shapes and sizes depending on the need and comfort of the user. Further, many changes in the design and placement of components may take place without deviating from the scope of the presently disclosed bath toy set.
(36) In the above description, numerous specific details are set forth such as examples of some embodiments, specific components, devices, methods, in order to provide a thorough understanding of embodiments of the present subject matter. It will be apparent to a person of ordinary skill in the art that these specific details need not be employed, and should not be construed to limit the scope of the subject matter.
(37) In the development of any actual implementation, numerous implementation-specific decisions must be made to achieve the developer's specific goals, such as compliance with system-related and business-related constraints. Such a development effort might be complex and time-consuming, but may nevertheless be a routine undertaking of design, fabrication, and manufacture for those of ordinary skill. Hence as various changes could be made in the above constructions without departing from the scope of the invention, it is intended that all matter contained in the above description or shown in the accompanying drawings shall be interpreted as illustrative and not in a limiting sense.
(38) The foregoing description of embodiments is provided to enable any person skilled in the art to make and use the invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the novel principles and invention disclosed herein may be applied to other embodiments without the use of the innovative faculty. It is contemplated that additional embodiments are within the spirit and true scope of the disclosed invention.