Infant bathing device
OwnerLisa Ploskiinventor
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Abstract
A child bathing device for the secure and safe bathing of a child is disclosed. The device includes a frame having a top rim and a bottom rim. A flexible material extends between the top rim and the bottom rim around the periphery of the frame to create a barrier. The device includes a plurality of braces that selectively couple to the frame and operate to locate the top rim above the bottom rim. A mat is included and coupled to the bottom rim. The mat is configured to provide a platform within the bottom rim to support a child. A plurality of holes allow water to freely pass between the interior of the frame and the exterior of the frame. Removal of at least a portion of the braces from the frame permit for the collapsing of the device to allow for ease of storage and transportation.
Claims20
A child bathing device, comprising:
- a frame having a top rim and a bottom rim;
- a flexible material extending between the top rim and the bottom rim around the periphery of the frame;
- a plurality of braces extending between the top rim and the bottom rim, the plurality of braces configured to selectively couple to both rims and elevate the top rim above the bottom rim;
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- a mat coupled to the bottom rim and configured to provide a platform within the bottom rim;
- wherein a plurality of holes allow water to freely pass between the interior of the frame and the exterior of the frame.
A method of constructing a bathing enclosure, comprising:
- erecting a frame having a first rim and a second rim, the frame including a plurality of braces in communication with at least one of the first rim and the second rim, a flexible material extending between the first rim and the second rim to define an enclosure;
- securing the braces to between the first rim and the second rim;
- locating the frame in a liquid retaining member;
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- filling the liquid retaining member and the enclosure concurrently with a liquid, such that the liquid passes between the liquid retaining member and the enclosure.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.