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US 2026/0108108 A1Published application
Infant bathtub system
OwnerMonica G. Michelinventor
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Abstract
An infant bathtub for holding water comprises a base portion with a bottom, front wall, rear wall, and opposing side walls, forming an interior space with an upper perimeter. The bathtub includes a top bin container configured to couple with the base portion, comprising a curved floor, front wall, rear wall, opposing side walls forming a second interior space, and an upper lip that rests upon the upper perimeter when assembled. The bathtub also comprises an interior liner with a curved profile configured to seat within the top bin container's second interior space, manufactured of cushion-type material. The multi-component design allows enhanced functionality, ease of assembly, and improved user experience during infant bathing operations.
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An infant bathtub for holding water, comprising:
- a base portion comprising a bottom, a front wall, a rear wall, and opposing first and second side walls, collectively forming an interior space defined by an upper perimeter;
- a top bin container configured to couple with the interior space of the base portion, the top bin comprising a curved floor, a front wall, a rear wall, opposing side walls collectively forming a second interior space, and an upper lip that is configured to rest upon the upper perimeter of the base portion while assembled;
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- an interior liner having a curved profile that is configured to seat within the second interior space of the top bin container, the interior liner having a depth and manufactured of a cushion-type material.
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An infant bathtub for holding water, comprising:
- a base portion comprising a bottom, a front wall, a rear wall, and opposing first and second side walls, collectively forming an interior space defined by an upper perimeter;
- a top bin container configured to couple with the interior space of the base portion, the top bin comprising a curved floor forming a bottom and a curved rear wall, a front wall, opposing side walls collectively forming a second interior space, and an upper lip that is configured to rest upon the upper perimeter of the base portion while assembled;
- an interior liner having a curved profile that is configured to seat within the second interior space of the top bin container, the interior liner having a depth and manufactured of a cushion-type material;
- a strap affixed to the base portion along the upper perimeter thereof, the strap affixed in a manner that forms a plurality of handle segments;
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- one or more support members positioned between the base portion and the top bin container to provide structural support.
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An infant bathtub system, comprising:
- a base portion comprising a bottom floor, a front wall, a rear wall, and opposing first and second side walls extending upward from the bottom floor and collectively forming an interior space defined by an upper perimeter, the base portion further comprising a plurality of silicone feet positioned on a bottom surface thereof and a base portion drain hole;
- a top bin container configured to nest within the interior space of the base portion, the top bin container comprising a curved floor, a front wall, a rear wall, and opposing side walls collectively forming a second interior space for containing water, an upper lip configured to rest upon the upper perimeter of the base portion when assembled, and a bin drain hole extending through the curved floor;
- an interior liner having a curved profile configured to seat within the second interior space of the top bin container, the interior liner comprising an outer cover, an interior foam material enclosed by the outer cover, and a head indentation formed in an upper portion thereof and shaped to receive and support an infant's head during bathing;
- a strap affixed to the base portion along the upper perimeter thereof through a plurality of snap connectors positioned at connection points, the strap configured to form a plurality of handle segments between the connection points;
- one or more support members positioned between the base portion and the top bin container, the support members comprising rear mounting support members and front mounting support members positioned on an interior surface of the base portion;
- bin support connectors extending from the top bin container and configured to mate with the rear mounting support members and front mounting support members when assembled;
- a drain plug assembly comprising a drain plug insert and a pivoting connector configured to allow the drain plug insert to move between a plugged position and an unplugged position relative to the bin drain hole;
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- a flange extending below the bin drain hole of the top bin container and a corresponding flange extending above the base portion drain hole, wherein the flanges interconnect to provide a sealed drainage pathway between the top bin container and the base portion when assembled.
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