Bathtub caddy

#The invention relates to bathtub accessory devices for use in accommodating bath articles and the like and more particularly to devices of the type which spans conventional bathtubs to allow easy access thereto during a bath.

#A common inconvenience during a bath is that the bather often has a problem finding a specific bath article which is needed at a particular time. Usually, bath articles, such as soap, brushes, shampoo bottles, face cloths, and so forth are stored in separate locations possibly remote from the bathtub in which they are to be used. This separate placement of these articles may require not only a pre-bath searching for certain desired articles, but the use of bathroom cabinet space and other useful storage space.

#It is an object of the invention to provide an improved bathtub caddy.

#The invention will be more readily understood with reference to the following detailed description, when taken in conjunction with the accompanying figure wherein:

#FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the bathtub caddy of the invention positioned on the rim of a conventional bathtub;

#FIG. 2 is a bottom plan view of said bathtub caddy;

#Referring next ot the drawing, there is shown the tub caddy 10 of the invention. The tub caddy 10 is comprised of two identical symmetrically arranged sections 12 and 14. Each of the sections 12 and 14 is supported from a longitudinal supporting bar 16 which spaces the two sections 12 and 14 symmetrically about a vertical center plane indicated by reference character 18 so that a spacing 20 is provided for the passage of water therethrough. Such water may be discharged from a conventional tap 22 positioned above a conventional bathtub 24. The tub 24, it will be noted, is located in a cove or, for example, in a corner formed by two walls.

#Each section 12 or 14 is circumscribed by a three-legged rectangularly-shaped bar portion 26, 28 respectively, each having an end 25', 28' formed integrally with the ends of the supporting bar 16, and another end 26", 28" welded to the underside of the center portion of the supporting bar 16 as seen in the drawing. The legs 30, 32 of the portions 26, 28 are also joined together by a connecting bar 34 welded to the undersides thereof.

#Each of the sections 12 and 14 has at least two longitudinally extending U-shaped grills 36, 36' and 38, 38' respectively, which are welded to the inner surfaces of the two legs of the portions 26 and 28 extending transversely to the supporting bar 16. Since the grills 36, 36' and 38, 38' are U-shaped, the longitudinal straight portions thereof are situated vertically below the plane of the supporting bar 16, the supporting bar 16 thereby forming, at least in part, a lip portion for each of the sections 12 and 14 whereby bath articles stored in each of the sections are prevented from falling out. The grills 36, 36' and 38, 38' are positioned on either side of the connecting bar 34 to afford the greatest structural strength.