Patent ID: 7152256
Filing Date: 2006-12-26
Classification: A47K

Abstract:
1. A bathtub mat assembly for selectively lining a conventional bathtub comprising: a bottom portion adapted for resting upon a bottom surface of the bathtub; a first side portion operationally coupled to said bottom portion, said first side portion being adapted for abutting a side surface of the bathtub; a second side portion operationally coupled to said bottom portion opposite said first side portion, said second side portion being adapted for abutting a second side surface of the bathtub; wherein said first side portion being integrally coupled to said bottom portion and said second side portion being integrally coupled to said bottom portion, said bottom portion, first side portion, and second side portion forming a main liner member, said main liner member being elongate with opposite ends, said main liner member defining substantially U-shaped openings at said opposite ends being bounded by said bottom portion and said side portions and forming a channel; wherein said main liner member further comprises: an external layer comprising a polymeric material, said external layer being for abutting a surface of the bathtub, said polymeric material being for inhibiting said main liner motion from sliding along the surface of the bathtub; a plurality of suction cups operationally coupled to an external surface of said main liner member, each one of said plurality of suction cups being for selectively securing said main liner member to a surface of the bathtub; a interior layer providing padding for minimizing an impact against said main liner member whereby a user is at least partially protected from an impact due to slipping or falling in the bathtub, wherein said interior layer comprises a sponge; an outer cloth covering adapted for abutting skin of a user when said main liner member is positioned in the bathtub, wherein said outer cloth covering comprises terry cloth; a first top portion integrally coupled to said first side portion, said first top portion being for abutting a top surface of the first side of the bathtub; a second top portion integrally coupled to said second side portion, said second top portion being for abutting a top surface of the second side of the bathtub; wherein said first top portion and said second top portion further comprise a plurality of suction cups positioned on a bottom surface of said top portion for selectively securing said top portion to the top surface of the side of the bathtub; a headrest portion for supporting a head or back of the user, said headrest portion being positionable in one of said openings and being removably mounted on said main liner member in said opening; wherein said headrest portion further comprises a plurality of suction cups coupled to a rear surface of said headrest portion for selectively securing said headrest portion to an end of the bathtub; a plurality of fastening means for selectively securing said headrest portion to said main liner member.