Bathing apparatus

A bathing apparatus configured to broadcast an audio signal while in use during the execution of a personal hygiene protocol. The bathing apparatus includes a cleaning cloth configured to have surfactant disposed thereon. The cleaning cloth is operably coupled to an entertainment module. The entertainment module has a central housing that has disposed therein an audio speaker wherein the audio speaker is further operably coupled to a wireless receiver. A mounting ring is circumferentially mounted to the central housing and is releasably secured thereto. The mounting ring includes a plurality of surfactant segments wherein the surfactant segments are configured to be abraded onto the cleaning cloth so as to deposit a portion thereof. The entertainment module is operably coupled to the cleaning cloth utilizing an attachment chain. A power supply is disposed within the central housing of the entertainment module.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates generally to hygiene and products used therefore, more specifically but not by way of limitation, a bath apparatus that is operable to effectively clean the human body and further include an entertainment module operably coupled thereto.

BACKGROUND

Millions of people are engaged in care and raising of infants and children on a daily basis. The demands of raising a child are endless and include everything from providing food and shelter to ensuring an education. One routine task that is executed on a daily basis is bathing. Children require assistance during the bathing process to ensure their bodies are effectively and properly cleaned. As children get older, many can begin to bath themselves but still require some supervision to ensure they are properly cleaning themselves. Whether the child is being bathed by a caretaker or has begun to bath themselves, a cleaning device of some sort will be utilized to provide effective cleaning of the body. Common cleaning articles such as but not limited washcloths and sponges are routinely utilized to provide effective cleaning of the body of a child.

One issue with conventional cleaning articles such as but not limited to washcloths is that they do not promote engagement therewith. As many caretakers and parent will understand, getting a child to participate and/or conduct a proper cleaning can be challenging. Many children as they begin to learn to clean themselves will not utilize articles such as conventional washcloths properly resulting in poor hygiene. Conventional washcloths lack any additional features that promote engagement therewith and as such proper and/or improved hygiene.

Accordingly, there is a need for bathing apparatus that promotes engagement therewith so as to assist a child in developing and practicing good bathing hygiene.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

It is the object of the present invention to provide a bathing apparatus that is operable promote engagement therewith in order to deliver an effective hygiene routine.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a bathing apparatus that is operable to promote an effective hygienic cleaning routine that includes a cleaning cloth.

A further object of the present invention is to provide a bathing apparatus configured to assist a user in a hygiene routine wherein the bathing apparatus further includes an entertainment module.

Still another object of the present invention is to provide a bathing apparatus operable to assist a user in performing a hygiene routine wherein the entertainment module includes a waterproof housing.

An additional object of the present invention is to provide a bathing apparatus configured to promote engagement therewith so as to provide an effective cleaning routine wherein the entertainment module is operable to provide either audio and/or video entertainment.

Yet a further object of the present invention is to provide a bathing apparatus that functions to assist a user in executing a cleaning routine wherein the cleaning cloth further includes an aperture.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a bathing apparatus operable to assist a user in cleaning of their bodies wherein the bathing apparatus further includes an attachment mechanism configured to secure the entertainment module to the cleaning cloth.

Still an additional object of the present invention is to provide a bathing apparatus wherein the entertainment module includes a base and an outer ring and wherein the outer ring is removable and has secured thereto replaceable surfactant segments.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Referring in particular toFIG. 1herein, the bathing apparatus100further includes a cleaning cloth10. The cleaning cloth10includes a first side11and a second side12and is manufactured from a suitable material such as but not limited to cotton. The cleaning cloth10is planar in manner and square in shape but it is contemplated within the scope of the present invention that the cleaning cloth10could be formed in alternate shapes. It is further contemplated within the scope of the present invention that the cleaning cloth10could be replaced by other conventional cleaning articles such as but not limited to a sponge. The cleaning cloth10includes an aperture15that is journaled therethrough. The aperture15includes rim16wherein the rim16functions to maintain the structural integrity of the aperture15. The aperture15provides an interface to engage attachment chain20. The attachment chain20is manufactured of links21and is configured to couple the cleaning cloth10to the entertainment module40. It is contemplated within the scope of the present invention that the attachment chain20could be various lengths. Furthermore, it is desired within the scope of the present invention that the attachment chain20is manufactured from plastic so as to be water resistant. Those skilled in the art that alternate materials could be utilized to construct the attachment chain20.

Secured to the attachment chain20distal to the cleaning cloth10is the entertainment module40. The entertainment module40includes a central housing45that is annular in shape. The central housing45is manufactured from a suitable durable material such as but not limited to plastic. The central housing45is constructed to be waterproof and further include an interior volume (not illustrated herein). Disposed within the central housing45is an audio speaker50. The audio speaker50is operably coupled to power supply60and receiver65. The receiver65is configured to receive an audio signal from an alternate device such as but not limited to a music player wherein the music player is configured to broadcast a wireless signal such as but not limited to Bluetooth. The receiver65receives the wirelessly transmitted audio signal from a music player proximate thereto and broadcasts the audio signal via the speaker50. It is further contemplated within the scope of the present invention that the central housing45could have disposed therein a central processing unit having memory and the necessary electronics wherein the memory has pre-recorded music data files stored therein for play by the audio speaker50. While the central housing45is illustrated herein as being annular in shape, it is contemplated within the scope of the present invention that the central housing45could be manufactured in alternate shapes. The central housing45further includes hole46journaled therethrough wherein hole46is configured to be secured to attachment chain20.

Releasably secured to the central housing45is the mounting ring70. The mounting ring70is releasably secured to the central housing45utilizing suitable durable techniques and is shaped so as to circumferentially surround the central housing45. Releasably secured to the mounting ring70are surfactant segments80. The surfactant segments80are manufactured from solid surfactant materials and are configured to be frictionally engaged with the cleaning cloth10so as to deposit a portion thereof onto the cleaning cloth10for use during a cleaning routine. In use, a user will engage the mounting ring70and surfactant segments80with the cleaning cloth10and execute a reciprocating or other similar motion so as to transfer a portion of the surfactant segments80to the cleaning cloth10. Subsequent to the deposit of a portion of the surfactant segments80onto the cleaning cloth10, a user will use the cleaning cloth10to cleanse a desire portion of their body. The surfactant segments80are cylindrical in shape having a hollow passage therethrough so as to be slidably secured to the mounting ring70. It is contemplated within the scope of the present invention that the mounting ring70could be constructed in numerous manners so as to allow the surfactant segments80to be coupled thereto ensuing the separation of the mounting ring70from the central housing45. Further, it is contemplated within the scope of the present invention that the mounting ring70could be releasably secured to the central housing45utilizing numerous alternate styles of fasteners. While four surfactant segments80are illustrated herein, it is contemplated within the scope of the present invention that the mounting ring70could have releasably secured thereto less than four surfactant segments80. It is further contemplated within the scope of the present invention that the surfactant segments80could be manufactured in various colors.