Patent ID: 7814584
Filing Date: 2010-10-19
Classification: A47K

Abstract:
1. A bathing apparatus for a child comprising: a tub, the tub comprising a bottom wall attached to at least one side wall, the tub forming a water-tight enclosure, each wall including an inside surface and an outside surface, at least one of the walls including a heat conduction means for conducting heat from the outside surface to the inside surface thereof; and a cradle comprising a tub receiving portion and a base, the tub receiving portion adapted for nestable engagement with the tub and further including a heat generating means, the heat conduction means of the tub comprising a heat conductive plate formed on the outside surface of the bottom wall, heat conductive arms connected to the heat conductive plate and traversing through the bottom wall and side walls, and water ports formed on the inside surface of the bottom wall and side walls; whereby with the tub at least partially filled with water and with the tub nested with the cradle, the heat generating means produces heat that is conducted through the heat conduction means of the tub for warming the water, such that heat may be conducted from the heat conductive plate through the heat conductive arms to the heat water ports, water thereby being able to be heated by entering the water ports and contacting the heat conductive arms.