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PATENT DESCRIPTION

Title: Bathtub Splash Water Guard

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to bathtub industry, and more specifically to a bathtub
splash water guard and method of making the same, wherein the guard is designed to attach to a
bathtub used for children, toddlers, young kids, and even pets.

BACKGROUND ART

[0002] Generally, a bathtub, also known simply as a bath or tub, is a container for holding water
in which a person or another animal may bathe. Most modern bathtubs are made of
thermoformed acrylic, porcelain-enameled steel or cast iron, or fiberglass-reinforced polyester. It
a relatively large open container that you fill with water and use to wash the body. synonyms:
bath, bathing tub, tub. types: footbath.

[0003] However, most bathtub take up more space than showers, filling a bathtub requires a lot
of water, bathing is more time-consuming, the elderly may have difficulties using a bathtub, and
the dirt from your body remains in your bath water.

[0004] Further, when parents give children a bath, they usually splash a lot of the water out of
the bath and into the bathroom floor. This product fixes this problem through the guard (it blocks
the water from escaping the bathtub). It also keeps kids occupied in the bath as it has the shelf
area where kids can use to place their toys on it and play with their toys. The last issue that it
fixes is the fact that there is no product like this that fits on curved edge bathtubs.

[0005] The present invention is a universal fit and can fit on all different types of
shaped and sized bathtubs.
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[0006] There is one product out there that acts as a splash guard. However, this product
states that it only works for rectangular/straight bathtubs. Our product is a universal fit
product so it works for ALL different shaped bathtubs including straight, curved, and
circular bathtubs.

[0007] The US patent application number US9518383B2 of 2014 discloses a Bathtub

drain stopper assembly and screen. A drain stopper assembly for a bathtub having a
drain aperture, and a method for using the assembly. A guide rod may be slid within a
guide slide, allowing a gasket to be sealed or unsealed against the drain aperture.
Magnets or, alternatively, a spring-loaded mechanism, may be used to facilitate
sealing/unsealing of the gasket. A filter may be mounted within the drain aperture, and
be removably or permanently attached to the assembly.

[0008] However, the above prior is different from the proposed invention.

[0009] Therefore, there is need to develop a user-friendly a bathtub splash water guard
for attaching to a bathtub used for children, toddlers, young kids, and even pets.

Objects of the Invention

[0010] The main object of the present invention is to provide a bathtub splash water guard for
attaching to a bathtub used for children, toddlers, young kids, and even pets.

[0011] The following summary is an explanation of some of the general inventive steps for the
system, method, architecture and container in the description. This summary is not an
extensive overview of the invention and does not intend to limit the scope beyond what is
described and claimed as a summary.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0012] The present invention describes a bathtub splash water guard and method of making the
same, wherein the guard is designed to attach to a bathtub used for children, toddlers, young
kids, and even pets.
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[0013] The product is basically a guard that sticks to the edge of a bathtub. The purpose of it is
so that when parents are giving their kids a bath, the kids don’t splash all the water out of the
bath, because this product stops the water from falling out of the bath and lets the water go back
into the bath. It also has the bottom layer (platform/shelf) where kids can put their toys and play
with them on. It is a universal fit product...

[0014] The said bathtub splash water guard has a flexible lips function, and rectangular suctions.
The flexible lips function has rectangular suctions that are designed to attach to any shaped
surface area including curved, straight or bumpy. the guard is designed to attach to a bathtub
used for children, toddlers, young kids, and even pets. Also disclosed is a method of making a
bathtub splash water guard.

[0015] So there are two main types of bathtub edges... Straight and Curved.... so the plastic lip
that grabs on to the inside of the bathtub is flexible and has suction cups on it (in the shape of
rectangles), so it can grab onto both straight bathtubs and the curved bathtubs as well... The way
it grabs on to the bath is through the bottom lip which attaches to the inside of the bathtub with
rectangular suctions, it also has suctions at the bottom of the platform/shelf that attach to the top
bit of the edge of bathtub that it’s leaning on. However, these extra suctions at the bottom of the
platform/shelf are not necessary.

[0016] The preceding summary is intended to serve as an introduction to some embodiments of

the invention. It is not meant to be an overview of all inventive subject matter disclosed in this
specification. The detailed description that follows and the drawings that are referred to in the
detailed description will further describe the embodiments described in the summary as well as
other embodiments. Accordingly, to understand all the embodiments described by this document,
a full review of the summary, detailed description and drawings is needed.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING

[0017] The novel features believed to be characteristic of the illustrative embodiments are
outlined in the appended claims. The illustrative embodiments, however, as well as a preferred
mode of use, further objectives, and descriptions thereof, will best be understood by reference
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to the following detailed description of one or more illustrative embodiments of the present
disclosure when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0018] Figure 1 shows a representation of a bathtub splash water guard as described in the
present invention.

[0019] Figure 2 shows a representation of a bathtub splash water guard and basin as described
in the present invention.

[0020] Figure 3 shows a representation of a bathtub splash water guard showing a flexible
rectangular suction lip as described in the present invention.

DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0021] In the following detailed description of the invention, numerous details, examples, and
embodiments of the invention are described. However, it will be clear and apparent to those
knowledgeable in the field that the invention is not limited to the embodiments set forth and
that the invention can be adapted for a wider range of applications.

[0022] The present invention describes a bathtub splash water guard and method of making the
same, wherein the guard is designed to attach to a bathtub used for children, toddlers, young
kids, and even pets as taught in Fig. 1-3.

[0023] The product is basically a guard that sticks to the edge of a bathtub 100 designed to help
parents when they are giving their kids 06 a bath, and the kids don’t splash all the water out of
the bath 05, because this product stops the water from falling out of the bath and lets the water go
back into the bath. It also has the bottom layer (platform/shelf) where kids can put their toys and
play with them on. It is a universal fit product.

[0024] So there are two main types of bathtub edges straight and curved so the plastic lip that
grabs on to the inside of the bathtub is flexible and has suction cups on it (in the shape of
rectangles), so it can grab onto both straight bathtubs and the curved bathtubs as well. The way it
grabs on to the bath is through the bottom lip which attaches to the inside of the bathtub with
rectangular suctions, it also has suctions at the bottom of the platform/shelf that attach to the top
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bit of the edge of bathtub that it’s leaning on. However, these extra suctions at the bottom of the
platform/shelf are not necessary.

[0025] In Fig. 1, the invention shows a bathtub splash water guard 100, comprising section for
attachment to the wall 01 connected to the shelf area 02 and the rectangular lip suction 03 that
is attached to the basin 05.

[0026] In Fig. 2, the invention shows a representation of a bathtub splash water guard 100
attached to a basin 05 having kids 06 and a dolly 04.

[0027] In Fig. 3, the invention shows a representation of a bathtub splash water guard 100
showing a flexible rectangular suction lip 03 linked to the wall attachment member 01, shelf
and water guard device 02.

[0028] The present presents a guard 03 that sticks to the edge of a bathtub 100. The purpose is to
ensure that when parents are giving their kids a bath, the kids 06 don’t splash all the water out of
the bath 05. Because this product stops the water from falling out of the bath and lets the water
go back into the bath 05. It also has the bottom layer (or platform/shelf) 07 where kids 06 can put
their toys 04 and play with them on.

[0029] It is a universal fit product. There are two main types of bathtub edges - Straight and
Curved so the plastic lip 03 that grabs on to the inside of the bathtub 100 is flexible and has
suction cups 03 on it, so it can grab onto both straight bathtubs and the curved bathtubs as well.

[0030] The way it grabs on to the bath is through the bottom lip 03 which attaches to the inside
of the bathtub with suctions, it also has suctions at the bottom of the platform/shelf that attach to
the top bit of the edge of bathtub that it’s leaning on. This is a sideways view, the long lip on the
right is the bit that goes and attached to the inside of the bathtub.

[0031] This is the novelty in the bathtub splash guard that can be used with curved bathtubs.

[0032] Different features, variations and multiple different embodiments have been shown and
described with various details. What has been described in this application at times in terms of
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specific embodiments is done for illustrative purposes only and without the intent to limit or
suggest that what has been conceived is only one particular embodiment or specific
embodiments. It is to be understood that this disclosure is not limited to any single specific
embodiments or enumerated variations. Many modifications, variations and other embodiments
will come to mind of those skilled in the art, and which are intended to be and are in fact covered
by this disclosure. It is indeed intended that the scope of this disclosure should be determined by
a proper legal interpretation and construction of the disclosure, including equivpealents, as
understood by those of skill in the art relying upon the complete disclosure present at the time of
filing.

INDUSTRIAL APPLICATION

[0033] The present invention applies to bathtub industry. The invention introduces a novel
bathtub splash water guard and method of making the same, wherein the guard is designed to
attach to a bathtub used for children, toddlers, young kids, and even pets. Target customers
include parents of toddlers and young children.